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DBR / DBR & THE MISSION FALL 2006 TOUR

09.08.06 DBR & THE MISSION at Notre Dame University, South Bend, ID
09.15.06-09.16.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (2 shows)
09.19.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
09.23.06-09.24.06 DBR solo with Vermont Youth Orchestra, Burlington, VT (2 shows)
09.29.06-09.30.06 DBR & THE MISSION at Flynn Center, Burlington, VT (2 shows)
10.05.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
10.08.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at Hult Center, Eugene, OR
10.09.06 DBR & THE MISSION at Mercury/HP Conference, Las Vegas, NV
10.12.06-10.14.06 DBR & THE MISSION at Krannert Center, Urbana-Champaign, IL (3 shows)
10.22.06 DBR and DJ Scientific at Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia
10.25.06-10.28.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia (4 shows)
10.30.06 DBR solo at Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Australia
10.31.06 DBR solo at Frankston Arts Centre, Australia
11.01.06 DBR solo at Wellington Entertainment Centre, Australia
11.11.06-11.16.06 DBR residency at University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
12.05.06-12.09.06 DBR with Bill T. Jones at Harlem Stage, New York, NY (5 shows)

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Note to NY fans: we have a special surprise DBR solo concert scheduled this fall...exclusive VIP invitations will be sent to those of you who are on our friends' list at MySpace. Stay tuned.

[Burlington, VT] Sept 23 & 24, 2006: DBR performs with VYO DBR and Vermont Youth Orchestra will present the world premiere of the full orchestra edition of DBR's Voodoo Violin Concerto No. 1, a 25-min piece exploring his Haitian roots and his love of drums and beats. VYO feat. DBR, solo violin, in "Dance Grooves" - the VYO Fall Concert conducted by Troy Peters Saturday, September 23 @7pm Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College Tickets: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, $4 Students & Children. Tickets available only at the door. Info: 655-5030 or www.vyo.org Presented in partnership with Johnson State College. Sunday, September 24 @3pm Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: $15, $12, $10 Adults, $12, $10, $6 Students. Tickets available only at the Flynn Box Office. 802-86-Flynn or www.flynntix.org Presented with support from the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by National Life of VT. Get tickets to these events

[Burlington, VT] Sept 29 & 30, 2006: DBR & THE MISSION at Flynn Center DBR & THE MISSION will debut in Vermont with two performances of 24 Bits: Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes. "New classical soul...blackness and Bach, hip-hop, and Harlem on his mind...the combination of hip-hop, soul, rock, and classical music may be considered other-worldly." (Harlem Times) Friday-Saturday, September 29 & 30, 2006 @8pm Flynn Center 153 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 $25 Adults / $21 Students Purchase tickets now

[NYC] Sept 17, 2006: MINT: Young Composers Concert with Orchestra of St. Luke's The Orchestra of St. Luke’s presents its fourth annual Young Composers Concert, a program featuring chamber-music works by 11–3-year-old participants from Harlem and Washington Heights, and performed by St. Luke’s musicians. Hosted by DBR, the concert is unique in its presentation of professional musicians perform­ing student works and is the culmination of this year’s program. This concert will also feature live remixes of the students’ works, performed by DBR and DJ Scientific. Sunday, September 17, 2006, 3:00pm The Gatehouse at HarlemStage - 150 Convent Avenue, New York, NY RSVP required. To RSVP, call 212.650.7100 The Gatehouse info

[South Bend, ID] Sept 8, 2006: DBR & THE MISSION at Notre Dame University DBR & THE MISSION made headlines at the band's Indiana premiere of 24 Bits: Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes. Making the front page of the local paper's entertainment section, DBR was quoted describing his latest works of Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes as "post-eclectic." Another local independent newspaper, The Observer, gave the band a raving review: "[DBR & THE MISSION] exuded energy and passion with every piece as the sound flowed off the stage to the audience. Each piece, while containing certain signature Roumain themes, still had wonderfully distinct modes, rhythms and moods that created an emotional ride through DBR's creative person. Adding to the experience was each band members' proficiency in the instrument, allowing for pleasant surprises and moments of interest in each piece. Lining the night were truly amazing and moving solos from each member, creating a sense of awe with each performer..." Read the Observer article

[Ann Arbor, MI] DBR wins U of M 2006 Emerging Artist Award DBR wins Univ of Michigan School of Music's Emerging Artist Award, earmarked for a graduate from within the past 15 years who has made "significant contributions in the field of music, theatre, or dance, and will have had a positive impact on the School of Music community, its curriculum, and its reputation." Big thanks to DBR's alma matar (where he earned his PhD) and its entire community for nominating him for this award. DBR's Alma Matar

Klap Ur Handz Lark Quartet is releasing a new CD “Klap Ur Handz” on Endeavor Records on October 10, 2006. The CD is titled after one of the movements from DBR's newly commissioned string quartet “Parks” (named after Rosa Parks). In this work, the players have to clap, a feature he says was inspired by hip-hop rhythms but dates back to Cro-Magnon man. "There's something really communal about that," he says. Do not miss the group's CD release performance at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC) on November 19th, 8pm. Pre-order your copy today from Amazon

Pulsing DBR's solo electronica CD Pulsing has been chosen as an Editor's pick on CDBaby.com in the Hip-Hop Alternative and Experimental Classical categories, and continues to receive raving reviews, plus "selling like hotcakes" at live shows. What people are saying ***** [5 stars] - Amazon.com review Got a glimpse of his music on the national news and ordered a cd rather spontaneously - certainly no regret there - this music is original and the range is from soothing to "pulsing". I'm glad I found this artist. ***** [5 stars] - CDBaby.com review Roumain's new disk, "pulsing" merges the exploration of pure sound with rich cultural references. It has its roots in the minimalism of the New York School, and the evolving history of black popular music. It unfolds abstract sound, and wraps it onto a rich musical tradition; a stunning package materializes. The violin performance of Filter is riveting. Pulsing is for sale at all of DBR's live concerts, as well as these online retailers: CD Baby.com Amazon.com Get Pulsing

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Photo of DBR & THE MISSION by John Walder/cwhateyec.com. Clockwise from top left: DJ Scientific (Turntables), Jon Weber (viola), Kenny Grohowski (drums), Jim Robertson (bass), Jessie Reagen (cello), Earl Maneein (violin), Wynne Bennett (keyboard), DBR (violin) and Matthew Szemela (violin).

DBR is managed and published by:
DBR Music Productions, LLC
Rika Iino
+1 917.421.5552
music@dbrmusic.com

DBR live concerts are booked by:
ICM Artists, Ltd
Nicole Borrelli
+1 212.556.5778
nborrelli@icmtalent.com

Publicity by:
AMT Public Relations, Inc.
April Thibeault
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