Scent of Grape Blossoms, Part 2

May 27th, 2007

How fitting that the grapes are flowering sweetly again, and their succulent aroma assaults my nostrils as I prepare to depart from this house for good…

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De La Buena Del Mundo

May 11th, 2007

A multi-cultural music performance, with a rare lineup featuring Roman Edirisinghe, David Wake, Holly Haebig, Ras Amerlock, Jeremy Kuzniar, Cecilio Negron, jr., Aaron Gardner (formerly Van Oudenallen) and others.

Free to public.

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Location: Arlington Heights Park (nestled just under the Southeast end of the 35th Street viaduct)
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monome 40h ordered

May 3rd, 2007

Monome 40h

I happen to be one of the lucky few to get one of the last remaining monome 40h open-source MIDI controllers. I just placed my order, and should have it within a week. I will upload more info and pictures when it comes in.

(I’m really excited)

visit monome.org for more details about this hand-built MIDI controller.

Update: I recently received my monome 40h, and I will post pictures and a video soon.

Roman plays with Dawoud

May 3rd, 2007

Dawoud

On Sunday, May 6th at 7 pm, NYC-Based Sitar player Dawoud will be celebrating his birthday at Club Timbuktu
520 East Center Street
Milwaukee WI 53212
Tel : (414) 265 7000
clubtimbuktu.us

$5.00 cover (not bad!)

Dawoud is a New York City based sitarist, guitarist, composer, improviser, performer, and poet. He’ll be joined by Roman Edirisinghe (skins, strings, and other things), Steven White (bass), Steve Peplin (guitar) and other musicians TBA.

Dawoud’s Web site | Dawoud’s MySpace

Roman plays with Dawoud

May 3rd, 2007

Dawoud

Tuesday, May 2nd, at 8:00 pm
New York City based Sitar player Dawoud and Friends
Highbury Pub
2322 South Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Dawoud is a New York City based sitarist, guitarist, composer, improviser, performer, and poet. He’ll be joined by Roman Edirisinghe (various instruments), Steven White (bass), and other musicians TBA.

Dawoud’s Web site | Dawoud’s MySpace

  • About

    Roman Edirisinghe is an artist and musician based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Born in Russia, raised in Germany, Sri Lanka, and the United States, Roman's various cultural experiences inform his creative expression.