Evan Flory-Barnes — The Monarch Review
Seahawk Talk with Caleb Thompson and Evan Flory-Barnes
Monday, February 3, 2014 14:12 — 0 Comments
After the Seahawks won the Superbowl, I asked Monarchians Caleb Thompson and Evan Flory-Barnes a few questions about the game, the players and the mentality of the winning team. Enjoy!
Seattle: An Artistic/Cultural Community UNPRECEDENTED (if we really want it to be) – Evan Flory-Barnes
Saturday, December 3, 2011 15:33 — 3 Comments
*Note: I began this piece a year ago and, thankfully, I feel things have gotten even better since. Saturday, November 13, 2010: I am sitting here in Chaco Canyon Cafe, drinking my morning juice and coffee, contemplating the day and night before. Late last afternoon I met with a “classical” violinist and a “hip-hop, soul, r&b” vocalist to conspire and inspire a collaboration that I feel very excited about. After the meeting’s conclusion, I went to see a friend perform a very creative, inventive and engaging dance duet amidst a fashion show where the designers, ranging from ages 8 to […]
Critique vs. Negativity – Evan Flory-Barnes
Friday, November 11, 2011 14:01 — 1 Comment
On my mind of late has been a series of exchanges I have had with a rather well known musician who lives in Seattle, a gentleman named Cuong Vu. I admire him in many ways, from the energetic output and creativity of his music and the positive effect he has had on developing a cohesive and creative musical scene in this city. It is inspiring. His energy and intentions are aligned with many of the ideas and ideals I have held in my heart for Seattle for a long time now, having been born and raised in this city of […]
The N Word: Engagement Toward Understanding – Evan Flory-Barnes
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 13:46 — 0 Comments
In light of recent violence over seas (not to mention continued violence here in the States)—further examples of sad economic and cultural conflict—I wanted to write about something I have always wanted to express: my thoughts on the N word. Whether you say it nigga or nigger, the N word is likely the most emotionally loaded word in the collective American psyche. The word brings up all kinds of feelings within people. I, myself, have experienced anger, confusion, laughter, sadness and comfort when hearing this word. The N word can be a stamp of inhumanity on another human being and […]
The Convergence – Evan Flory-Barnes
Friday, June 17, 2011 17:35 — 0 Comments
I have been back from my travels now for a couple of weeks and a wealth of feelings, thoughts and aspirations have surfaced. Seattle is home and it is good to be home. The travels in Africa put me in touch with an overwhelming feeling of abundance: creative visions and intentions and also the hesitancies that accompany such visions. Performing is a powerful experience even when you are less than present during. It offers an immediacy of relief to your creative visions and hesitancies. Yet at the same time one’s creative visions and hesitancies must fuel what one does. Performing […]
Offer What You Have – Evan Flory-Barnes
Friday, May 27, 2011 12:53 — 0 Comments
Sitting on a train going across the country is a perfect way to settle back into being in the states. It feels good to be back home. I love America and I always have. The trip to Ethiopia and Kenya gives me a profound sense of gratitude for every aspect of my life here, particularly my relationships and the acknowledgment of the abundances within and outside. I know love and I am loved by some remarkable and beautiful people. I love my city of Seattle, and I love the world around me. Rooting in this, like rooting in the Self, […]
In The Thick Of It – Evan Flory-Barnes
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 14:36 — 0 Comments
Here we are, nearing the end of the Ethiopia part of this journey. Today we play a private party at the Sheraton Hotel here in Addis owned by one of the richest men in the world. Tomorrow we leave for Nairobi, Kenya to play. On the 23rd we head back to Addis for a quick day then back stateside. This trip, I have been a sponge. So many experiences, so many subtleties. I feel the fruits of it will surface stateside and I can feel them in this moment. As far as The Monarch Review music project is concerned we […]
Welcome to Notes of EFB – Evan Flory-Barnes
Monday, May 2, 2011 22:36 — 1 Comment
I am a bassist, composer, heartfelt thinker and a music editor to the beloved Monarch Review. This is my editorial column where I speak my heart and mind on my life, music, cultural and social issues. I am looking forward to sharing with you and hearing your perspectives and feedback on this new endeavor. I begin the first installment of Notes on the eve of a very exciting and life-changing trip to East Africa. I will be performing with Meklit Hadero at the Music Without Boundaries Festival in Addis Ababa, Harar and Gondar in Ethiopia, and a concert in Nairobi, […]
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