Kailin Yong Peace Project Concert July 3, 2009

Fiddler for Peace, Kailin Yong, returns to Swallow Hill with a special message of hope

WHAT: Kailin Yong Peace Project Concert

WHEN: Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Swallow Hill, 71 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colo. 80210

TICKETS: Advance $16/$14 for members; Day of $18/$16 for members

INFO & BOX OFFICE: www.swallowhillmusic.org, 303.777.1003 x2, 71 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colo. 80210

PHOTO: http://www.swallowhillmusic.org/images/artists/highrez/YongKailin004.jpg


DENVER, COLO. (5/27/09) -- Swallow Hill is pleased to welcome back the Kailin Yong Peace Project for a special concert on Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m.

Music has the power to reach across boundaries, spreading joy and understanding like nothing else can. Kailin Yong Peace Project returns to Swallow Hill in this spirit with a fantastic evening of original music rooted in his exploration of the cultures of the world, bringing charming melodies from many lands home to share.

In his musical travels, Yong has played everywhere from the streets of San Francisco to the hallowed symphony halls of Europe, in tiny cafés and at open-air festivals, with youth orchestras and Middle Eastern ensembles. A graduate of the Vienna Academy of Music, the Singapore native came to the United States in 1999.

As co-founder of the eclectic neo-roots band Boulder Acoustic Society, Brazilian quartet Beco do Choro, and alternative string quartet Strings of Tao, Yong regularly performs with these and a diverse array of musical acts. In 2008, Yong released his solo debut, Bowing with the Flow, sharing his musical journey from the past decade... with hints of the future.
"Through music, we discover that there is no 'them and us,' and the reality of our all being connected as one becomes clear. This is the vision put forth in Kailin Yong's music. We hear the musical styles of the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas ... Everyone finds a welcome." - Cameron Powers, Musical Missions of Peace.

As a musical ambassador and recipient of the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin, Yong believes in the power of music to help bring peace and understanding to the world-and he has dedicated his music to promote causes of sustainability and harmony. He invites us all to join in honoring tolerance, humanity, and international friendship, embracing the universal language of music to spread a message of hope across cultural divides and inspire a sense of unity and purpose.

Many talented artists will join Yong to share their experiences, art, dance and poetry toward a musical mission of peace. Musical guest artists for this performance include Scott McCormick, Brett Bowen, Charlie Mertens, Carl Sorensen, Roshan Bhartiya, and Andy Skellenger. We'll also be joined by outstanding Oriental
dancer, Eva Cernik.

"I want to play music that lifts your spirit, songs that bring your focus back to the beautiful things in
life that we forget as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the world around us." - Kailin Yong

More information at www.kailinyong.com
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About Swallow Hill Music Association:

Helping people make and enjoy music since 1979, Swallow Hill Music Association celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009 as one of the largest nonprofit institutions of its kind in the United States as a source for folk, roots and acoustic music. With more than 2,300 members, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more
than 200 performances a year, featuring some of the world's great artists as well as up-and-coming new talent. Swallow Hill's Julie Davis School of Music offers classes for every interest, skill level and member of the family. Each year, a faculty of 60 instructors provides training to more than 4,000 students. A Tier II member of the Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Swallow Hill has been named
one of the Top 25 Movers & Shakers in Arts & Culture by the Rocky Mountain News, has won both the Mayor's
and Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and countless "Best of Denver" awards, has been recognized
by the North American Folk Alliance, and is one of the most sought-after venues by folk and roots performers
in the country.