Full band, 10 percussionists, drum circle for audience, lights, state of the art film theatrics and Songs from his new CD “THE MASTER STORYTELLER”
Rancho Cucamonga- C.G. Ryche is considered to be one of the most unique and innovative recording artists today. This National PBS Artist has been called “A Visionary Composer” and a “Master Percussionist” by his peers. Noted International , his notoriety is for his ground-breaking performances & dazzling showmanship through tours in front of Millions of Fans and at some of today’s top Drum Festivals.
C.G. Ryche brings his sold out show to Rancho Cucamongs, Oct. 22 at the Lewis Family Playhouse 12505 CULTURAL CENTER DRIVE @ VICTORIA GARDENS
To purchase tickets online: http://www.cgryche.com/Seating_Chart.htm
The event begins with a dynamic drum circle at 6:30 pm in front of the theatre leading into the actual live concert performance at 7:45. This in itself would describe the type of ceremonial and spiritually elevating experience attendees will entail.
Typically, people gather to drum in drum “circles” with others from the surrounding community which offers equality because there is no head or tail. It includes people of all ages. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves: To form a group consciousness, entrain and resonate with a new voice of unity, collectiveness which is the essence that makes the experience of C. G. Ryche so appealing.
At his core, C.G. Ryche is a master percussionist, a student of the craft who has spent decades exploring rhythmic traditions from all over the world. As a player, Ryche has toured the globe behind a host of renowned artists from Benise to Wayne Newton, hired his skills out to corporate giants like Disney and headlined some of the world’s biggest drum festivals.
An accomplished songwriter and music producer, Ryche has released three CDs of original material, and his highly touted concert DVD, Echoes of Silence is in regular rotation on PBS stations across the country. More recently, C.G. has taken his unique visual and musical sensibilities behind the scenes, working with companies like Remo, Inc. to produce innovative video and film productions. And, soon to be released in 2011, a new PBS Special “The Master Story Teller”.
C.G. has been a featured Artist or Choeographer for companies including: The NFL, Disney, HP 2010 Tech Forum, Pixar, Hollywood Pictures, Nike, PBS, The John Wayne cancer Society and Major MMa Events. Ryche has also been a Music Director for many of these events as well as Creative Director. C.G. Directs films for artists & companies including: Remo Inc., Paiste America, Tizer, John Robinson, Joel Stevenett & The Indianapolis Colts.
The Oct. 22nd live performance will fuse Japanese, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, African & American drumming set to a larger than life stage with some of today’s top percussionists. C.G. has also integrated “State-of-the-Art” film making to his live shows to create a Theatric World that pushes the boundaries of Sight, Sound and Imagination.
Come enter a mystic world of rhythm as C.G. Ryche brings his “Sold Out” Concert back to Rancho Cucamonga for “One Night Only!”
Don’t miss this unprecedented concert experience featuring C.G.’s World-Class Band & Percussionists along with Multimedia and Songs from Ryche’s new CD “The Master Story Teller”.