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Herstand is an eclectic artist with multiple and varied stylistic influences, including Folk, hip-hop, jazz, and acoustic rock. He is popular in the United States where he has played at the "World's Largest Music Festival," Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX, as well as Carnegie Hall^[1]. His music has been played on MTV as well as on over 250 radio stations in the United States. He has played with various major label artists, including Cake, Sister Hazel, Phil Vassar, Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin, Schuyler Fisk, Sandi Thom, Kyle Riabko and Mitch Rutman, who plays on the Dave Matthews Band "Live in Chicago 12/19/98" album^[2][3]. Folk music can have a number of different meanings, including: Traditional music: The original meaning of the term folk music was synonymous with the term Traditional music, also often including World Music and Roots music; the term Traditional music was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the... Hip-Hop music is a style of popular music. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Folk rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music. ... Summerfest poster for 2004 Summerfest (also known as The Big Gig) is a yearly music festival held at the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park along the lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Downtown Austin, Texas, where SXSW is held each spring Bloc Party performing at Stubbs BBQ in 2007 Carrie Rodriguez, a SXSW 2007 performer Morrissey at SXSW 2006 South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that have taken place every spring in... Cake (often written as CAKE) is a band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1991. ... Sister Hazel is a musical group from Gainesville, Florida whose style blends elements of alternative rock, folk, and southern rock. ... Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1962 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American country music artist, most notable for his songwriting and use of a piano as his most prominent backing instrument. ... Matt Nathanson (born 28 March 1973 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. ... Joshua Radin (Cleveland, Ohio) is an acoustic-alternative singer/songwriter. ... Schuyler Fisk in Orange County Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk (born July 8, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, moving to Charlottesville, Virginia shortly thereafter) is an American actress, singer-songwriter and the daughter of Sissy Spacek and Jack Fisk. ... Alexandria Sandi Thom[1] (born August 11, 1981) is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Macduff in Aberdeenshire. ... Kyle Riabko (b. ...

Background

Ari Herstand went to Jefferson Middle School (7-8th grade) and James Madison Memorial High School (grades 9-12) in Madison, Wisconsin. Though he did not pick up the guitar until the age of 14, his musical appetite was strong. He is self taught on the piano and has been playing ever since he could walk. He picked up the trumpet in 5th grade at Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, Wisconsin for band class. After a brief stint studying music education at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, he transferred to McNally Smith College of Music (then MusicTech) in St. Paul, MN and began his career as a singer/songwriter. While there he played coffee shops and club shows extensively at and around the University of Minnesota usually with cellist Lucas Shogren. Through grass roots promotion and a buzz generated from live performances on the UMN campus Herstand nearly sold-out the historic Varsity Theater for his CD release of Baby Eyes on December 9th, 2005. The Jefferson Leadership Academies (formerly Thomas Jefferson Middle School) is, since 1999, a single-gender public middle school in Long Beach, California. ... James Madison Memorial High School is a public school located in Madison, Wisconsin, teaching students grades 9-12. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. ... Pillsbury Hall, the second-oldest building on campus (1887). ... McNally Smith College of Music is a music school based in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering Bachelor and Associate degrees as well as diploma programs in music business, production, audio engineering and performance. ...

Herstand's clear, articulate voice and provocative, intelligent lyrics gained popular acclaim in 2006 when his songs were played on MTV's reality TV show, The Real World^[4]. He has also received airplay on over 250 US college radio stations. Herstand has received constant positive reviews from newspapers around the Midwest as well as the arts section of the national satirical syndicate, The Onion. He performed at the 2006 and 2007 South by Southwest Music festival in Austin, Texas and the 2006 "World's Largest Music Festival" Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as well as Summerfest 2007 where he played everyday including a headline spot on the Chipotle Rhythm Kitchen With McNally Smith College of Music Stage. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... For other uses, see The Real World (disambiguation). ... The Onion is a United States-based parody newspaper published weekly in print and daily online. ... Downtown Austin, Texas, where SXSW is held each spring Bloc Party performing at Stubbs BBQ in 2007 Carrie Rodriguez, a SXSW 2007 performer Morrissey at SXSW 2006 South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that have taken place every spring in... Summerfest poster for 2004 Summerfest (also known as The Big Gig) is a yearly music festival held at the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park along the lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

For full band performances, Herstand currently plays with Brian Palay on lead guitar, Tim Kloster on trumpet, Jay Corkran on drums, Lucas Shogren on Cello and George Hadfield on Bass. His live album, One Take was released February 23rd at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis with openers Holiday and Heatbox. This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ... This World Fair is a rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

Reviews

Herstand has been consistently reviewed positively, where he has been noted as breathing "much-needed warmth and verve into the acoustic rock formula" with "impressive" talent^{[5][6][7][8][9][10]}. Grammy winning producer Kevin Bowe has also stated that "the positive, intimate nature of Ari's writing and singing bring to mind artists such as Cat Stevens, but his style is current enough to sound right at home on the radio."

One Take

The new live CD One Take – his second release – showcases many of the definitive live aspects of Herstand’s show that his debut album Baby Eyes did not. Songs such as “Float on By,” “Poster Boy Celebrity” and “Air Cries Wind” feature Ari’s unique, solo looping style that combine multiple, intricate guitar parts and beat boxing with harmonized trumpet licks. “So Fantastical,” “Poster Boy Celebrity” and a revamped “A Smile” feature Herstand’s unique, percussive acoustic guitar work. By incorporating the trumpet and cello arrangements - all composed by Herstand - his sound is easily set apart from every other acoustic, solo singer/songwriter in the field. Also on the album are Brian Palay on electric guitar, Joey Wedel on drums, David Burney on Bass, Lucas Shogren on cello, and Tim Kloster a trumpet major at Herstand’s Alma Madder, McNally Smith College of Music, along with solos from Kevin Sinclair on Saxophone ("Center of a Kiss") and Joey Kantor on keyboard ("The Photograph").

Other Projects

Herstand began performing music his freshman year of high school in Madison, WI with the band Jahaziwoga - a midwest touring jam/rock/ska band most noted for playing the Hard Rock Cafe in Minneapolis, MN. Herstand also played trumpet with the band M Theory in Luebeck, Germany spring of 2005^[11].

Discography

Albums

Studio Releases

Released Independently:

• Baby Eyes (2005)

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Live and Other EP Releases

Released Independently:

• One Take (2007)

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References

1. ^ Belling, Erin. "Guitars, Beer, and Candlelight / Ari Herstand puts the happy in happy hour." The Wake 04 May 2006: S&V.
2. ^ Voss, Ashley. "Local Singer Comes Home." The Badger Herald 22 Feb. 2007: Arts.
3. ^ Joseph,Claire "The Long and Winding Road / Ari Herstand sets out on a journey to make music that touches a chord." The Minnesota Daily 27 January 2005:A&E
4. ^ Voss, Ashley. "Local Singer Comes Home."The Badger Herald 22 Feb. 2007: Arts.
5. ^ Edelman, Adam. "Singer Ari Herstand to enjoy a trip home." The Wisconsin State Journal 19 April 2006:Rhythm.
6. ^ Tulman, Jennifer. "Minneapolis 'folk/hop' artist returns to the hill." Manitou Messenger 29 March 2007:Arts/Life/Entertainment.
7. ^ Belling, Erin. "Guitars, Beer, and Candlelight / Ari Herstand puts the happy in happy hour." The Wake 04 May 2006: S&V.
8. ^ Denaro, Emily. "Knock your Zox off / Ari Herstand, Zox and Tally Hall all proved their mettle at the High Noon on Monday night." The Isthmus 05 December 2006: The Daily Page.
9. ^ Joseph,Claire "The Long and Winding Road / Ari Herstand sets out on a journey to make music that touches a chord." The Minnesota Daily 27 January 2005:A&E
10. ^ Voss, Ashley. "Local Singer Comes Home." The Badger Herald 22 Feb. 2007: Arts.
11. ^ Edwards, Nate "In The Spotlight: McNally Smith Student Ari Herstand" IntuneMag.com March 2006

External links

• Ari Herstand at MySpace
• Official Ari Herstand Site
• Ari Herstand EPK on YouTube
• Ari Herstand Live on YouTube