SPOKE’s 3rd studio album, (R)anthems. was brought out with a fall 2014 tour of concerts in New York, Ohio, Michigan, Canada, and Australia. Special highlights included:
● the Wangaratta Jazz Festival in Australia. Audio from one of the live performances in Australia is available on SPOKE’s website here: http://thisisspoke.com/?p=853
● two performances of a new larger ensemble project, Forest of Horns featuring SPOKE with Classical Brass Quintet. A couple of audio samples from those concerts coming soon.
● performances and workshops with students at Youngstown University, Oberlin Conservatory, Sydney Conservatorium, Monash University (Melbourne), University of Toronto and Humber College.
● an extra last-minute gig as a back-up band for members of the Rolling Stones band.
The album is available for purchase through familiar retailers such as iTunes and CD Baby. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE ALBUM INFO)