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Sytek and Davies Biographical Information
Instrumentation
Jane Sytek- vocals, various
flutes, penny whistle, hammered dulcimer
Rick Davies-vocals, 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars, tabla drums and percussion
Biography
Sytek and Davies is a Fusion-Folk music duet with
albums full of compelling original material to their credit and a sound that at
times harkens back to the late 60's experimental/folk-rock revolution. Their
music has been referred to as "utterly captivating mythological
symbolism"...(Glen Rowe, Toronto Music Promoter). With the combination of
aggressive flute-work, the unusual melodic structure of their original songs,
acoustic guitar, tablas, recorders and hammered dulcimer, the sound is eclectic
and fresh. With their philosophical, poetic and spiritual approach to music
Sytek and Davies are charting new territory.
Background: In the early 1980's before teaming up with Jane, Rick was regularly
performing the clubs and colleges of the Midwest United States. In early 1984
the couple began working together drawing on Jane's classical flute background,
bridging folk, rock, and experimental jazz into their own distinctive sound.
Since that time Sytek and Davies have toured extensively, receiving high marks
for their unusual shows. While playing colleges and corporate events has been
the focus, they have appeared in a variety of settings including cable
television, coffeehouses, festivals, radio shows, private events, and the
occasional pub.
Their 1994 release of Spindrift and Wood, which featured many semi-classical
nods, garnered press internationally. Their new CD, entitled From the Shadow
of the Citadel, is due for release in early 2005.
In the most recent years Rick and Jane have been involved as child advocates in
their successful and high profile legal battle to protect a small child in their
home state of Michigan; a battle that drew the attention of the Governor, the
State Attorney General's Office, and Michigan's Legislature. The case brought
significant media attention to the plight of abused and disadvantaged children,
and helped to revamp Michigan's child protection laws. With this case behind
them, Sytek and Davies are planning extensive touring for 2005-06.
"Sytek and Davies give an entertaining performance that is hard to equal" Campus
Activities Today
"For those who missed this fabulous performance, I can only say don't make the
same mistake if you get another chance to see them...if I were a king, these
troubadours would be welcome at my castle anytime." Jim Pappas III, McKendree
College Review
Website
http://www.sytekdavies.com
Discography
NEW CD!!! From The Shadow of
the Citadel, Official release date May 16, 2005
Spindrift and Wood, Sytek and Davies 1994
Circles and Rhymes, Sytek and Davies 1985
Closing Time, Rick Davies 1981
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