NEWS

CD RELEASE CONCERT IN SARASOTA, FL
Silas Durocher and Everybody Knows will release their debut album, Thesis Statement, at a concert at New College of Florida on Saturday, November 15th. See the Live page for more information.

SILAS COMMISSIONED TO COMPOSE FOR THE SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
Maestro Leif Bjaland, conductor and artistic director of the Sarasota Orchestra, has commissioned Silas to compose an orchestral piece, to be premiered as part of the Crossroads Project on Saturday, February 28th. The composition will use the orchestra in new ways to incorporate elements of rock n’ roll and funk. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sarasotaorchestra.com.

SRQ MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT SILAS AND THE CROSSROADS PROJECT
The Crossroads Project, which will feature the Sarasota Orchestra’s performance of an orchestral piece by Silas, was the cover story for SRQ Magazine. To read the article, see “Partners in Chime” on the Reviews page.

LAURA REED AND DEEP POCKET TO HEADLINE THE ORANGE PEEL
Joined by Silas on electric guitar, soul-funk group Laura Reed and Deep Pocket will headline the Winter Solstice concert at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina. See the Live page for more information.

LAURA REED AND DEEP POCKET RELEASE LIVE CD AND DVD
“Live at Tree Sound Studios” features a live CD as well as a DVD with 5 songs, both of which feature Silas on electric guitar. Purchase at www.laurareed.com.