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By: Feb. 07, 2015
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Canton, OH - Indie folk rock band, The Speedbumps, will unite with The Canton Symphony Orchestra tonight, February 7, 2015 for a joint performance showcasing their soulful Americana music inspired by their working class lives in the Rust Belt region of Ohio. Featuring songs from their recent album, "The Harbors We Seek," and many other fan favorites, the band will share the stage with the 39-piece orchestra at 8:00 pm inside the Canton Palace Theater. Special guest folk songwriter and guitarist, Roger Hoover, will open the show.

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The two groups first performed together back in October of 2012, when the Symphony's Executive Director, Michelle Mullaly proposed the idea after seeing the five-member ensemble play at a local venue in Canton. "The Speedbumps' sound definitely lends itself to being backed by an orchestra, and what we discovered through our collaboration is that the Northeast Ohio audience is hungry for symphonic adaptations of popular music created by homegrown artists," she noted.

Not only does the band write its own award-winning music, some of which has been licensed to feature films and TV shows, but The Speedbumps' bassist, Kevin Martinez, also developed the full score for every section of the orchestra in preparation for the show. With a Masters Degree in Music Composition from DePaul University and a detailed understanding of The Speedbumps' musical style, Martinez is uniquely qualified to write all the arrangements for the strings, brass, woodwind and percussion sections of the 78-year old orchestra, bringing additional depth to the performance. Tickets are $18 - $28 for the show and can be purchased online at cantonsymphony.org or by phone at 330-452-2094.

About The Speedbumps:
Known for their compelling vocal harmonies, heartfelt lyrics and groove-based rhythm section, The Speedbumps have earned praise as one of Ohio's most promising bands. Led by singer songwriter and guitarist Erik Urycki, the band has won an Independent Music Award, an American Songwriting Award, and Relix Magazine's JamOFF for songs spanning through two albums. Appearing in festivals , clubs and college campuses across the country and overseas, The Speedbumps have shared the stage with Andrew Bird, G-Love and Special Sauce, Amos Lee, Matt Nathanson, OKGO, Tim Easton, Crosby Stills & Nash, Chrissie Hynde, and Red Wanting Blue among others. Band members include Erik Urycki (guitar, vocals), Abby Rose (backup vocals), Sam Kristoff (cello), Kevin Martinez (upright bass, electric bass), Pat Hawkins (percussion), Danny Jenkins (percussion). For more information, visit thespeedbumps.com

About The Canton Symphony Orchestra:
Founded in 1937, the Canton Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble and organization dedicated to performing concerts that enrich, educate and entertain residents of Stark County and beyond. The orchestra performs classical, holiday, pops and a variety of educational programs. The Speedbumps at the CSO will be conducted by Rachel L. Waddell. Administrative offices are located at 2331 17thStreet NW, Canton Ohio 44708. For more information, visit cantonsymphony.org.

About The Canton Palace Theatre:
Built in 1926, The Canton Palace Theatre was a gift to the community from Harry Harper Ink, a local entrepreneur and industrialist who owned the Canton-based Tonsiline company, makers of a cough syrup formula marketed in unique giraffe-shaped bottles. Originally created for vaudeville performances and movies, this atmospheric theatre was designed to feel like a Spanish courtyard on a midsummer night and is filled with ornate architectural details. To date, approximately four million dollars have been spent restoring the magnificence of the building and now over 300 events are held here annually with an attendance of over 100,000 guests. The historic theatre is located at 605 Market Avenue North, Canton OH 44702. For more information, visit cantonpalacetheatre.org



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