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, [...]

In advance of the release of the Halloween-themed dance track "Abracadabra Again" on Friday, September 1, here is the official video.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Last week, The Junkman opened the Boston Blooms Summer Street Block Party with an hour long concert. His performance was sponsored by The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, and The Boston Globe. ----------------------------------------------------- [...]

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 [...]

The newest episode of Salvage Super Sounds episode is all about the ringing, the clanging, the pinging, and the clanking as The Junkman goes METAL!

The Junkman is back to explore the sounds that can be made with a common household toy and a homemade wooden drum!