Published: Friday, November 30, 2007
Violinist promises a show 'full of magic' Wednesday
When violinist Geoffrey Castle comes to Everett this week, he'll bring with him a show-dog stage show, a little bit of Celtic and traditional Christmas music, Santa Claus and genuine rock and roll royalty.
That's a big bill, and Castle says he'll deliver an evening of music for the whole family when he plays for one show only Wednesday at the Everett Theatre.
"It's not an all-Christmasy program, but it's lots of fun," said Castle, 44, of Kirkland. "It's a wonderful show full of magic and full of great melodies and good times."
A virtuoso violinist and showman, Castle (The Guarneri Underground) is accomplished at the Celtic sound but is known for his versatile style on the strings.
"I'm more of a Swiss army knife. I can pretty much do anything," Castle said. "It's really that diversity, it's a big part of what I bring."
At the show, Castle's new CD of holiday music, "Underhill's Angel," will be on sale. The music showcases Castle's diversity but also his passion for traditional Christmas music and his ability to improvise. Pianist Eric Robert, who joined Castle on his CD, also will perform at the Everett concert.
"Some of these melodies are going back to the melodies of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but they are the melodies you may remember from your childhood that have been drowned out of late by the dreck masquerading as Christmas music," Castle said.
"My goal was to take these ancient melodies and use them as a launching pad for improvisation … that's where the magic is."
Other talents joining Castle include drummer Alan White, who played with the rock group Yes for more than 30 years and drummed with John Lennon on the songs "Imagine" and "Instant Karma!"
Also, Jamie Dieveney, lead singer for the a capella group The Coats, will be there along with Santa Claus, who will conduct a sing-along. And there will be a light show by Nth Degree Creative.
Castle promises a special concert and a stage show because he's a violinist who doesn't play in his head but plays to the audience by "shattering" the fourth wall between the artist and the audience.
"I have fun with the audience and we all have a good time," Castle said. "I like to put on a show where, when it's done, you never think of the violin the same way again."
Reporter Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424 or goffredo@heraldnet.com
That's a big bill, and Castle says he'll deliver an evening of music for the whole family when he plays for one show only Wednesday at the Everett Theatre.
"It's not an all-Christmasy program, but it's lots of fun," said Castle, 44, of Kirkland. "It's a wonderful show full of magic and full of great melodies and good times."
A virtuoso violinist and showman, Castle (The Guarneri Underground) is accomplished at the Celtic sound but is known for his versatile style on the strings.
"I'm more of a Swiss army knife. I can pretty much do anything," Castle said. "It's really that diversity, it's a big part of what I bring."
At the show, Castle's new CD of holiday music, "Underhill's Angel," will be on sale. The music showcases Castle's diversity but also his passion for traditional Christmas music and his ability to improvise. Pianist Eric Robert, who joined Castle on his CD, also will perform at the Everett concert.
"Some of these melodies are going back to the melodies of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but they are the melodies you may remember from your childhood that have been drowned out of late by the dreck masquerading as Christmas music," Castle said.
"My goal was to take these ancient melodies and use them as a launching pad for improvisation … that's where the magic is."
Other talents joining Castle include drummer Alan White, who played with the rock group Yes for more than 30 years and drummed with John Lennon on the songs "Imagine" and "Instant Karma!"
Also, Jamie Dieveney, lead singer for the a capella group The Coats, will be there along with Santa Claus, who will conduct a sing-along. And there will be a light show by Nth Degree Creative.
Castle promises a special concert and a stage show because he's a violinist who doesn't play in his head but plays to the audience by "shattering" the fourth wall between the artist and the audience.
"I have fun with the audience and we all have a good time," Castle said. "I like to put on a show where, when it's done, you never think of the violin the same way again."
Reporter Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424 or goffredo@heraldnet.com
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• Classical Music • Customs & Traditions • MusicGeoffrey Castle's Celtic Christmas
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. $11 to $21, 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
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