Real Vocal String Quartet in LA

The greatest privilege of Team OCGente is introducing creative jewels that deserve more of a spotlight. Allow us to introduce you to “Real Vocal String Quartet” whose globally infused and inventive take on chamber music combines the the magical textures of a string quartet with a folk-and pop-influenced women’s vocal quartet. You can check out Real Vocal String Quartet stomp their feet, bang their violins, and explore rhythms of Brazil, Africa, the Balkans at The Bootleg in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 14th.

They formed in 2003 by premier San Francisco violinist/composer Irene Sazer. Irene is a violinist, composer, arranger and singer. Irene has developed a unique style of putting world and roots music together with her classical, jazz, and pop sensibilities.

Violinist Alisa Rose currently teaches privately, at the SF Friends School, and runs a San Francisco Conservatory of Music outreach program for young disadvantaged violinists.

Bay Area native Dina Maccabee performs with many Bay Area ensembles on violin and viola. Her interest in traditional fiddle styles has led her to study with Bay Area fiddle hero Chad Manning, fiddle lessons in Ireland, as well as forays into Cajun and French Canadian styles.

Jessica Ivry plays cello in the quartet as a freelance musician who composes a myriad of styles including Classical, Balkan, East European and improvisation.

Known for singing and playing their instruments at the same time, RVSQ puts on quite the show.

Here is you chance to join the fun

Sunday March 14, 2010

in Los Angeles at the

Bootleg,

2220 Beverly Blvd
Tix: $15

Show: 7:30 pm

Ph: 213.389.3856

Their website

http://www.rvsq.com

YouTube Video

Check out the ladies performing at the release party of their debut album in Berkeley earlier this month…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8oesEOoIC8