SOLOFEST SUNDAYS! 2-12, 26, 3-5, 12, 19 & 26!

The MultiFestival Showcase Series returns for its first event of the year! The inaugural SoloFest Sundays event is the 113th in the series and features Myke Rock, Leo Clarke, Beatles On Bass!, Becky Henkel, RiaSoul, & Mark See! It takes place at Ledo's (2608 N. High St., Columbus, 614-263-1009) on Sunday, February 12th. From Sunday, February 26th onward, each Sunday will feature a different line-up with Myke Rock and Leo Clarke performing at each event. This FREE event begins promptly at 10:00pm. Check out the schedule, artist information and music files, below!

Becky Henkel 10:00-10:30
RiaSoul 10:35-11:05
Leo Clarke 11:10-11:40
Beatles On Bass! 11:45-12:10
Mark See 12:20-1:15
Myke Rock 1:20-2:00




Myke Rock wears a lot of hats. He came to prominence as a member of one of the first punk rock bands in Columbus in the late 70's early 80's and later as a gateway to getting Ohioans on the trashy daytime talk-show circuit; but he's always been more interested in local bands than Jerry Springer. He is currently doing a solo set on bass in the MultiFestival Showcase Series. Rock founded the statewide series two years ago and has played in 96 of the events. See what they're saying below. Visit the link for a full bio.

He writes songs about his love for the female foot and where scum comes from and visits strawberry fields in a bizarro world of bass guitar and vocal.
~Excerpt, M-FEST Archive

Seeing a solo set by Myke Rock, who accompanied himself on bass, was the surprise of the fest for me. I was impressed. His set closer, the Beatles "Strawberry Fields Forever", was TERRIFIC! Correctly played parts and all!
~John Petric, The Other Paper, Columbus (Comfest 2004)

I was lucky enough to have caught the MultiFest gig at Fats Billiards a few months ago as I was reminded my friends in The Bogtrodders were also playing. I saw Myke Rock play his set along with a few Beatles tunes on bass and I was Blown away! I'm a huge Beatles fan and also a bass player, what a treat!
~DJ Pug

I was stunned to hear Fender bass and a soulful voice singing a song about where scum comes from. Like a deer caught in headlights, I severely dug his set. I was absolutely amazed. ~I.D. FLUX, Internet
~M-FEST Archive (Compiled from the Internet and The Other Paper)

www.mykerock.multifestival.com



Grandview native Leo Clarke's songs tell really good stories...an original, emotionally compelling mix of acoustic, bluesy, folksy Americana Roots Rock. Clarke frames his songs with sharp pick-and-strum craft.Clarke's CD is a sweet, sweet piece of work -a true solo work- awash in a backporch sensibility that's perfect at coffee cup time or suds bottle time.
~U.A. News -

www.leoclarkemusic.com


Myke Rock's BEATLES ON BASS promises a Must See! for any true Beatles fan! Rock's fabulous four-string salute features the greatest music ever written, recorded and performed, administered in the essentially unique fashion of solo electric bass guitar and vocals! No looping devices or pre-recorded tracks here. Just one man, four strings and expertly arranged chording, blended with traditional bass lines, and strong vocals. The Beatles On Bass! show is crafted with a tremendous love and gargantuan respect for the music that set the entire industry on its ear! The only show of its kind ANYWHERE, Beatles On Bass! is an unparalleled and vibrant homage to the greatest band in the history of Rock-N-Roll! Beatles On Bass!: Come for the music - leave with great memories and a one-of-a-kind experience!!!







RiaSoul is influenced by Dylan, Janis Joplin, Dave Mathews Band and many other soulful artists. RiaSoul or Andrea Velasco Deasy is a singer/songwriter born in Anchorage, Alaska of Colombian immigrants. In the Colombian culture music plays a central role as she was influenced early on by her grandfather who played concert classical guitar. At first, playing with friends in college dorm rooms, then open stages at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, then a move to Columbus, brought her on the open mic scene as she has been playing at local venues coordinated by MultiFestival. Her first CD is entitled A Few Words and is available wherever she performs and at www.riasoul.com.

www.riasoul.com


Mark See has brought his riveting classic rock feel to many a MultiFestival showcase. This Sunday will see yet another appearance, as Mark pulls out all stops for this very special performance. A guitarist of experience, Mark is always a hard-working, give-it-all-you-got performer. Come, see for yourself!


Becky Henkel plays her 4th series event, after playing her very first show, ever, in the MultiFestival Showcase Series. A pianist and guitarist, Henkel is just beginning to tap the surface of her world of talent, but amazingly already exhibits quailities of veteran artists who have been at it for years. Come support our young talents, any of which could very well be IT in the not-so-distant future. And Henkel is thick in the mix!