Application ID:
20629
Kinjo & Young
Category:
Music
Category subgenre:
Subgenre 2:
Reggae/funk
Subgenre 1:
Jazz/Blues
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Performer Identify
Pronouns:
He/Him
Contact Info:
Performer Phone
Performer location:
AB
Canada
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Performance Information
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ID020629-kinjo-and-young-techreq.pdf
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Showcase Description
Kinjo & Young bring two lifetimes of musical experience with virtuosic musicianship and grass roots songwriting. The show crosses Blues, Soul, Roots and Reggae music into one amazing show.
It is an acoustic duo show with incomparable rhythm, beautiful harmonies, soulful singing and heartfelt original songs. The songs tell the story of a combined 60 years in music with the playing to match.
Aaron Young was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and has performed in the world. Aaron has toured Asia, Europe, Canada and the US. Young has produced and/or played on over 180 albums and played on over 7500 live stage performances spanning across the globe.
Jory Kinjo warmed the stage for 3 Canadian tours with B.B. King and others such as ZZ Top and Buddy Guy. Kinjo has appeared with a wide array of artists from UB40 to South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela. He has done numerous shows with Ziggy Marley and most recently with Ziggy's father Bob Marley's famous band, the Wailers.
Other Offerings
Residencies,Workshops,Master Classes,School Programming
Is an outreach performance included in your mainstage performance fee?
Showcase Question Response
Community Educational Outreach
Highly skilled musicians, educators and recording producers/engineers, Jory Kinjo & Aaron Young are available for workshops, masterclasses for both community and school. For schools: offering is a short performance geared to music students followed by workshops with jazz bands, combos, or rock bands. For community: workshops on bass/guitar, songwriting, and music production.
Would this artist like to be considered for a Spotlight/Speed Pitch if they are not selected to showcase?
yes
Promotion Publicity
Kinjo & Young are committed to assisting presenters with marketing efforts by making digital assets and press materials available to presenters along with regular social media posting of upcoming tour dates as well as reviews. They will be available for interviews.
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ID020629-kinjo-and-young-pressphoto.jpg
ID020629-kinjo-and-young-biography.docx
ID020629-kinjo-and-young-epk.pdf
ID020629-kinjo-and-young-techreq.pdf
Fee & Tour Information
Touring Performers
2
Rooms Needed
2
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Tour/Tech filenames:
ID020629-kinjo-and-young-itinerary.docx
Performance Fees
1 show
$4,000 USD
2-3 shows
$3,500 USD
4-7 shows
$3,000 USD
8+ shows
$3,000 USD
Please answer indicate that your 2 most viable touring months in the upcoming season(s).
May & September are the 2 most viable touring months for the duo.
Technical Contact Name, Email, Phone
Aaron Young
403-923-3326
Performance Load Strike Time
45 min load in time
Supplementary Files
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Representative Information
Representative Role:
Self-Represented Performer
Jory
Kinjo
CEO / Owner
Magnum Opus Management
Phone:
403-816-4209
Mailing Address
3216 34th Ave SW
Calgary
AB
T3E0Z2
Canada
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