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Soundcheck's Songwriting Contest
It's time to crown a winner in Soundcheck’s first-ever songwriting contest. Today: our judge, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jesse Harris, reveals his pick (and it might surprise you). Then, the Brooklyn-based band One Ring Zero performs the new song live. Plus: violist Garth Knox made his name in the celebrated Arditti String Quartet. Now, he's testing the limits of the viola d'amore, a baroque viola precursor. He joins us for a live performance.
The Vote Is In
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jesse Harris, joins us to explain his choice and talk about what makes a great song. And the innovative Brooklyn-based band One Ring Zero plays the new song live.
Jesse Harris performs Nov. 21st at Abrons Arts Center. One Ring Zero performs on Oct. 18th at Barbes in Brooklyn.
Soundcheck's Songwriting Contest: The Winner Is...
Soundcheck blog: Reflections on Our Songwriting Contest
Viola Unleashed
Garth Knox made his name as the violist in the celebrated Arditti String Quartet. Increasingly he's been a pioneer of the viola d'amore, a baroque viola precursor, exploring its possibilities in modern music and period appropriate pieces. He joins us to share his debut album on the ECM label, featuring music from 1600 to the present day.
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