ENTRAIN

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ENTRAIN

• World Rhythms
• In Pop Music
• 2006 Workshop

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The Band Their Mission

• The word ENTRAIN means to take asymmetrical or
  periodic rhythms and to synchronize them.
  Scientists, athletes and musicians have long
  considered rhythm as an integral part of all
  activity. Based on Marthas Vineyard, Entrain was
  founded by Tom Major, drummer, composer and
  artistic director and Sam Holmstock,
  percussionist, trombonist and folklorist in 1993.
  It is based on the idea that drums and rhythm are
  the beginning of all music. Recipients of a
  Boston Music Award for Best Live Show, their
  mission is to offer audiences of all ages and
  backgrounds great songs based on danceable
  rhythms of the African Diaspora and a positive
  lyrical message. Members of the current band are
  from all over southeastern New England and
  reflect a cross section of musical influence and
  experience

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The Band Their Mission

• The band travels widely throughout the US, the
  Far East and Canada, performing not only at
  schools but festivals, clubs, formal concerts,
  community and special events. Their debut self
  titled album was released in 1994 on their own
  Dolphin Safe label. Their 5th and most recent CD
  is a live recording featuring performances of
  some of their most popular songs. Their goal is
  to help create understanding and positive
  appreciation between all people of all
  backgrounds in the hope of contributing to the
  creation of a more peaceful, humane and just
  world for everyone through music. The workshops
  can be customized in length and price to meet
  time and budget requirements.

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In School Workshop

• This dynamic cultural workshop offers middle and
  high school students an experience into the rich
  history behind Pop Music in the Western
  Hemisphere. Pop music has been influenced by and
  developed out of the melding of African folkloric
  music and European song forms. The Blues in the
  United States, Salsa in Cuba and Samba in Brazil
  are all components of the workshop. Its an
  entertaining blend of music history and live
  performance.

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The Workshop

• While these influences have been combined in many
  ways to form new styles of music, it is the rein
  fusion of these folkloric rhythms that has given
  Entrain its unique sound.
• The African influence is evident in the drums
  which are prevalent in the music of Entrain. The
  Conga drums, which originated in Africa,
  developed further in Cuba and are now a staple of
  American pop music. The Djembe from Sub-Saharan
  Africa is becoming ever more popular in the
  United States for its high clear sound. These are
  combined with the Timbales from Cuba and the
  American Kit or trap drums which evolved to take
  the place of an entire ensemble of drummers.    
  

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The Workshop

• The polyrhythmic nature of many of the song
  forms, the call and response and rhythm patterns
  also reflect the Afro-Caribbean influence. All
  this of course is combined with the modern
  electric guitar, bass and keyboard instruments.
  Other instruments include Bongos, Cowbell,
  Guiro, Claves, Maracas, Djun djun, Pandeiro,
  Talking drum, Frotoir and Shekere.

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The Workshop

• The live performance portion of the program is
  captivating. Songs performed include
  
• Hear That Long Snake Moan-This is a song with
  strong groove based on the Haitian rhythm known
  as Congo and Jamaican Dance Hall style.
  
• Mother Street-Written with a beat we like to call
  the Bo Diddley Beat it is the most fundamental
  rhythm to come from Africa.

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The Workshop

• House On The Hill- This song features the Samba,
  the national rhythm of Brazil.
  
• River Run- Based on the Second Line groove
  of New Orleans this song reflects the melding of
  diverse influences to create a truly American
  sound.
• Dance of the Cuban Cigar-Inspired by the
  rhythms of Cuba it features the Mambo and
  Mozambique rhythms
  
• Rise Up-This song bridges the gap between
  traditional Djembe rhythms of Africa and
  Hip-Hop.
  

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Testimonial

• January 23, 2006
• To Whom It May Concern,
• My name is Michael Kelley and I am the Assistant
  Principal at Profile School in Bethlehem, N.H. I
  am very pleased to be writing a letter of
  recommendation for the band Entrain and their
  educational component, Edutrain. I had the
  pleasure of working with the band last spring.
  The band came up to the North Country to perform
  in our school and also for a firemans fundraiser
  that evening. The school performance was
  absolutely phenomenal and many of our students
  continue to ask me when the band will be back to
  perform. Entrains music speaks for itself but
  their educational component was top notch. They
  performed music from all over the world through
  an excellent presentation that combined
  instrumental demonstration and a description of
  the historical origins. Our students and staff
  were extremely impressed with the informational
  material as well as the wonderful music. I spoke
  with one of our proficient percussion students
  after the show and he told me that he had a whole
  new outlook on the way to approach playing
  drums.
• I would not hesitate for a second in recommending
  Entrain for a school function. For a
  professional band, they were incredibly flexible
  with their own needs and put on a show that our
  students and staff still talk about. Please
  dont hesitate to call me if you have any further
  questions at school (603-823-7411) or at home
  (603-823-8009).
• Sincerely,
• Michael J. Kelley
• Assistant Principal/Profile School

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Booking Inquiries

• Contact
• info_at_entrain.com

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