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Thanks to the Smithsonian Art Museum

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:07:18 +0000

Thanks to Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery for an amazing experience this past Saturday. Playing the family Halloween Party in their courtyard and getting to work with their dedicated, friendly, and professional staff was, in the words of the Count, “fang-tastic!”

Also, a huge thanks to Class Acts Arts for making this performance possible. I know I can always “count” on the folks there for their hard work and expertise.

The Latest Junk Music™ Newsletter is Available Online

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:21:51 +0000

Simply click on the link below:

Junk Music Summer Recap!

Concert Cancellation

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:58:36 +0000

Good morning, friends. A quick note to inform everyone that my Saturday, August 15th concert at SVAC has been cancelled.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to seeing you all at my next VT event, the Champlain Mini Maker Faire in September!

Last FREE Junkjam of the Season is Today!

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:39:07 +0000

It’s slightly overcast out there, but that means we’ll need less sunscreen!

Today’s FREE Junkjam will be held at Manchester Village Green from noon to 1PM AS SCHEDULED. Help us say “goodbye” to June and “hello” to July and hot summer fun by playing along with The Junkman!
BYOJ (Bring Your Own Junk) or use the provided junk and sticks. Come on out for the last free Jam of the season!

The Last June Junkjam™

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:39:34 +0000

We’re coming up on the last FREE June Junkjam this Saturday, June 27th at noon on the Manchester Village Green, Manchester Center, VT.

In case of rain, the Jam will take place at the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, in the Hunter Room. If there is a chance of inclement weather, check this page after 10:30 am to learn the location of the Jam!

Free June Junk Jams!!!

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:55:01 +0000

A reminder that there will be a FREE Junk Jam tomorrow, June 20, and Saturday June 27 at the Town Green in Manchester Center, VT from noon to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to play along with The Junkman, regardless of musical experience.

Bring Your Own Junk or use the junk and sticks provided by The Junkman. Check this site between 10:30 and 11am tomorrow and next Saturday for any weather-related schedule changes.

The Junkman™Kicks Off a Month of Summer Fun in D.C. And Virginia

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:40:44 +0000

Looking to escape the heat this July? The Junkman, Donald Knaack, will be bringing his unique blend of music, environmental awareness, and family fun to the D.C. and Coastal Virginia area with a series of engagements designed to dazzle and delight audiences both young and old. Be it pounding out hypnotic beats on hubcaps, saw blades, and flower pots, jamming out with the audience, or helping kids create wind chimes from found objects, The Junkmanoffers an abundance of activities that take place in air conditioned comfort.

From Monday, July 6 through Friday, July10, The Junkman will be at holding a summer camp at The Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth. This Junk Musicwith The Junkman specialty camp will be held from 9am until noon each weekday. Using only recycled materials, campers will learn the basics of percussion, teamwork in music making, listening skills, rhythmic drills, the basics of improvisation, dynamics, and introduction to eco-rhythms. No prior music training necessary and campers make an instrument to take home. http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/activities_camps.html

On Saturday, July 11 at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, The Junkmanwill be featured in the museum’s Make and Take Saturday. From 10am till noon and again from 2pm to 4pm, The Junkman will be performing concerts and holding instrument making workshops. All attendees get to take home their finished instruments.

Tuesday, July 14 through Friday, July17, finds The Junkman at The Smithsonian in Washington, DC, Ripley Center, for two concerts each morning at 10:15 and 11:30pm. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children, and $3 for children under age two. http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?utm_source=SI-Trumba-Cal-DT&utm_medium=SIWeb&utm_campaign=2015FY-Trumba-calend&tmssource=208517&ID=231280

Rounding out the tour on July 20, The Junkman will perform a private event at the Holton Arms Creative Camp in Bethesda, MD.

The Junkman™ on New England Cable News

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:08:36 +0000

Check out the Junkman’s Earth Day 2015 interview with Jack Thurston of New England Cable News!
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/From-Junk-Jams-to-Dog-Poo-Cleanups-Vermont-Marks-Earth-Day-300984301.html

Holiday Promotion

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:12:02 +0000

All three of the Junkman’s albums are available for digital download in a special holiday bundle that costs just $15. That’s half off the individual album list price!

Check it out here:

https://junkmanvt.bandcamp.com/merch/junk-music-digital-download-bundle

International Make Your Own Instrument Day is June 21st!

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:03:07 +0000

Hey Parents and Teachers,

Check out this event that’s happening June 21st at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia!!!