PITZ QUATTRONE

Rank #1 Montpelier, VT Rock / Funk / World

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Members: Pitz Quattrone-Didgeridoo & Vocals of original compositions, member and support in many other projects.

Sounds Like: Frank Zappa, Spike Jones, John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd - Official, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Label: Independent

Manager: Self

Bio: The Didgeridoo/Yidaki from Arnhemland, Australia, has taken Pitz Quattrone from the Arctic Circle to the Equator performing, recording and passing on his knowledge of this ancient instrument. Since 1993, Pitz has been immersed in the Didgeridoo by performing concerts, playing on recordings, inst... See Full Bio

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“So why was I, a guy from Vermont, teaching Australian didgeridoo to a bunch of kids in Senegal? My passion for this ancient earthy instrument carried me to West Africa after it saved my life. This instrument saved me. Why did I surrender to it, and with such willingness? Are these things ordained? Or am I just lucky? I'll leave the big questions to the philosophers. The didge challenged me to bring it to as many people as possible and to integrate it with as many indigenous and contemporary styles of music as I could. Last summer I was invited to travel to Senegal by the Senegal-America Project to collaborate this winter with master musicians such as Massamba Diop and Barou Sall of Baaba Maal's band and to record at Jimi M'Baye's (Youssou N'Dour's guitarists) studio in Dakar. My last day in Senegal, Massamba took me to his granddaughters' elementary school. I felt I was where I should be, doing what I love to do, doing what the didge wants me to do, passing it on.”

— Pitz Quattrone, Huffington Post

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Success!
Mar 26, 2013
Fundraising officially over! Final kickstarter tallies are... Amount raised - $4... [more]

Pitz records original songs!
Feb 24, 2013
Let the Shenanigans begin! Need a giggle? Check out the 3 minute Pitz funder vid... [more]

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Sat
May 18

Kripalu Center For Yoga…
Lenox, MA, US | 7:00pm
Kripalu Center For Yoga An...
Lenox, MA, US
Sat May 18 7:00pm
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3 TREES performs 7:30-9pm. Earthy Spirit Music / Sufi Dance Party http://3trees.bandcamp.com/
Tue
May 28

Shaftsbury Elementary S…
Shaftsbury, VT, US | 8:00am
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury, VT, US
Tue May 28 8:00am
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May 28 & 29 Pitz leads a 2-day residency at Shaftsbury Elementary School, Shaftsbury, VT. Details include: Didge history, playing techniques/workshops, instrument building/performances and Bon-fire finale with storytelling!
Sat
Jun 1

Adamant Black Fly Festi…
Adamant, VT, US | 12:00pm
Adamant Black Fly Festival
Adamant, VT, US
Sat Jun 01 12:00pm
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Pitz performs, announces and is parade Grand Marshall of the Adamant Black Fly Festival, Adamant, VT. All day activities, everyone welcome, come as your favorite bug!
Mon
Jul 8

Common Ground on the Hi…
Westminster, MD, US | 9:00am
Common Ground on the Hill
Westminster, MD, US
Mon Jul 08 9:00am
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Pitz teaches a 5 day Didge class that involves passing on the history/playing techniques and decorating Didges, student story writing with Didge accompaniment. Look for Pitz at weeknight evening concert and weekend festival appearances.
Sat
Jul 13

Carroll County Farm Mus…
Westminster, MD, US | 9:00am
Carroll County Farm Museum
Westminster, MD, US
Sat Jul 13 9:00am
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3 TREES performs at the Common Ground on the Hill Music and Arts Festival. Check website for times and locations as date gets closer. http://3trees.bandcamp.com/

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KATIE SHOREY
rock on :) hi Pitz! ~FREE DOWNLOADS~ http://facebook.com/katieshoreymusic http://twitter.com/thekatieshorey http://instagram.com/thekatieshorey
Trailerpark Rockstar
Can't go wrong with RHCP as an influence!!!
Ziplok
big up to Vermont...
SUCKERPUSH
Great sounds here...unique and outstanding! Will be back for more!

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Q: This question is from the Sandymount Elementary kids; you'll be here next Friday December 7. "How do you have enough air to continuously play?"

A: Hello Friends at Sandymount!!! Thanks for writing, I'm very much looking forward to seeing you next week! To answer your question... I breathe while I play Didgeridoo so I don't have to stop playing. This is called "circular breathing". I use my cheek muscles to push a mouthful of air out to keep the sound going, at the same time I breathe up my nose very quickly so my lungs get the air they need. It sounds hard to do, but with a little practice, anyone can do it! Great question, I'll tell you a whole lot more next week. See you then! Best, Pitz

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Fri Nov 30 2012

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