News from The Junkman™
Coming This Autumn: An All New Interactive Concert Experience!
Introducing all new Junk Music shows for schools, children, and families as well as new shows for venues, festivals, and fairs. The multi-media concerts include the scary sounds of 'Dracula's Dance', a symphony on [...]
The Junkman at the Bennington Museum
Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE), presented Junk Music™ with The Junkman™, Sunday, April 27 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bennington Museum’s Paresky Court. The concert celebrated the closing of VAE’s 30 year anniversary exhibition titled [...]
The Junkman’s Hometown Gig
THE JUNKMAN COMES TO CLIFTON PARK, NY - 14 AUGUST, 2024 Halfmoon, NY—— The Junkman™ is the original recycled materials percussionist. The Junkman™ transcends all traditional musical genres as proven by performances with Eminem, The Black Eyed Peas, [...]
Abracadabra Again Video Premiere
In advance of the release of the Halloween-themed dance track "Abracadabra Again" on Friday, September 1, here is the official video.
The Junkman and The Bristol Old Vic
UK composer Elizabeth (Lizzy) Westcott has hired The Junkman™ to be the Technical Music Consultant for her new family music theatre production for the Bristol Old Vic in Bristol, United Kingdom. The musical work [...]
Introducing Storyjams!
STORYJAMS A NEW AND EXCITING INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE! The Junkman (Donald Knaack) has collaborated with the critically acclaimed author of thirteen traditionally published mystery novels, Amy Patricia Meade, to bring a unique storytelling/music program to [...]
Noods Radio Piece
The most comprehensive and analytical work that ever been produced on The Junkman's life and work: https://medium.com/noods-radio/donald-knaack-producing-the-environment-83b5a1eef765
The Junkman is Back in the US!
After nearly five years in the UK, The Junkman is back in the United States! Settling in New York State's Capital region, The Junkman has spent the first half of 2022 performing school residencies [...]
Meet Cubert!
The Junkman has completed "Cubert," a 17-voice, automated "robotic" percussion instrument utilizing 17 individual reused materials made from plastic, wood, metal, and glass. Each voice is activated by a small mallet head coming into [...]