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Violinist and Florida Orchestra Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer features as special guest artist, joining pianist Franz Mantini in the 14th edition of his benefit concert to fund scholarships in the USF School of Music and the USF College of Engineering.The program will feature music by Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin and more. Previously held at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (now known as the Straz Center for the Performing Arts), this marks the debut of the benefit in the marvelous acoustics of the USF Concert Hall. To date, this event has created an endowment of over $100,000 and granted scholarships to over 50 students and counting.
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Piano Biography
Piano was originally formed by Jeremy Mortimer and Christopher Haywood, seeking to pursue their musical interests in light of a fluent writing partnership. As numerous members came and went, the band followed a varied musical evolution through rock, hardcore, pop covers, progressive, and neo-classical instrumental work. A renewed focus was discovered with the introduction of Ciaran Cahill, and the band began to gig with the likes of Eden Maine, My Awesome Compilation, Jairus, and Tribute to Nothing.
In 2005 Piano signed to Japanese label Zestone records through whom the debut EP ‘Monogamy is Encouraged’ was released; selling many thousands over the first few months. Shortly afterwards came the departure of then vocalist Ben Jones, enforcing a 6 month hiatus. Piano bounced back recruiting talented vocalist, Daniel Tompkins, and finally producing a new and exciting balance between each member’s solo abilities.
A UK tour followed playing with Secondsmile, Second Monday and The Abner. As a result of the success of the EP and a growing fan base, Piano were invited to headline a tour of Japan in late 2006, playing packed venues with the likes of Lost, Envy and Palm.
In 2007 the band started work on new material, the intelligence and appeal of which was noticed by SikTh duo Dan Weller and Justin Hill; who duly joined the band in the studio.
The track 'Home is where the Heart is' can currently be heard on MySpace.
Piano is:
Ciaran Cahill (drums, pianoforte) | Chris Haywood (bass, contrabass, vocals) | Jeremy Mortimer (guitar, vocals) | Dan Tompkins (vocals)
Read MoreIn 2005 Piano signed to Japanese label Zestone records through whom the debut EP ‘Monogamy is Encouraged’ was released; selling many thousands over the first few months. Shortly afterwards came the departure of then vocalist Ben Jones, enforcing a 6 month hiatus. Piano bounced back recruiting talented vocalist, Daniel Tompkins, and finally producing a new and exciting balance between each member’s solo abilities.
A UK tour followed playing with Secondsmile, Second Monday and The Abner. As a result of the success of the EP and a growing fan base, Piano were invited to headline a tour of Japan in late 2006, playing packed venues with the likes of Lost, Envy and Palm.
In 2007 the band started work on new material, the intelligence and appeal of which was noticed by SikTh duo Dan Weller and Justin Hill; who duly joined the band in the studio.
The track 'Home is where the Heart is' can currently be heard on MySpace.
Piano is:
Ciaran Cahill (drums, pianoforte) | Chris Haywood (bass, contrabass, vocals) | Jeremy Mortimer (guitar, vocals) | Dan Tompkins (vocals)
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