Music for Haiti videos

Last February I worked with Teresa Nguyen, Jim Lyke, Dan Fredricks and Ed Gansen to put together a benefit concert to help the Haiti relief efforts titled "Music for Haiti." Here are the two videos of my performance at the concert. The first video is of my original composition "Here We Are." The second video is an original arrangement of a Beatles medley.

Yuri's Music Update: Music for Haiti and the Janesville Armory

This week there are two opportunities for you to enjoy some relaxing
piano music. However, these will take place at nearly the same time -
here's the deal:

On Friday is the Music for Haiti concert where I will be performing
along with 9 other bands/performers. The concert starts at 6:30 and
goes until 9. It will take place at JPAC and there are no tickets to
purchase - suggested donation is $10. The concert will also feature:

Bop Ritual
Kyle E.
Kind of a Big Deal
The Go Deans
JP and the Jazz Combo
Altar Boy Picnic
Sapphire Strings
Triple Groove
Johnnie Can't Stop

On Friday I will also be playing at the Janesville Armory from 6 until
9. How will I pull this off may be an interesting question yet the
answer lies in the fact that I will be playing at the Music for Haiti
concert for 10 minutes, while I will be at the Armory for 3 hours. :)

Several of the bands featured in the concert will also be performing
at area venues later on Friday night.

On a not-music-related note: the Janesville Mile maps are out and
available in many downtown businesses. Pick up your copy and shoot me
an email with some feedback.

Thanks!

Yuri

"Greensleeves"

Here is the second video featuring music from the "Piano Holidays". This is my rendition of the Christmas classic "Greensleeves", also known as "What Child Is This." It features photography by Teresa Arrowood and Julie Backenkeller as well as some pictures taken by me. All of the photographs were taken after the incredible snowstorm of December 8, 2009 that left Janesville and the entire area covered in lots of heavy snow. Combined with the freezing temperatures that followed, it made for great pictures if not the most comfortable driving conditions.

Enjoy!

Also, I'd like to let you know that the "Piano Holidays" is now available at the Rotary Gardens.

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Here is the first video from the "Piano Holidays" featuring artwork by Judith Detert-Moriarty.

Piano Holidays release and signing party date is set!

My Holiday album is almost out! Come on down to Codos Coffee on Friday, December 4th at 9 pm and get your very own signed copy of "Piano Holidays"! Featuring Christmas favorites and original winter themed compositions, this album is filled with nearly 60 minutes of relaxing piano music to take away that holiday stress!

"Piano Holidays" will be available at the following retailers:

Codos Coffee

Fairview Florist

Gathering Place

Hedberg Public Library

Raven's Wish

Email list

If you want to know where I am performing next, the best thing to do is to be on my email list. It goes out once every couple of weeks and it outlines where I will be playing next. Interested? Send an email to YRashkin@gmail.com

Thanks!

Yuri's Music Update: Janesville Country Club and Golden Oaks Mansion

This week I will be playing on Thursday, July 2nd, starting at 6:30 at the Janesville Country Club

and

on Saturday, July 4th , starting at 7 pm, at the Golden Oaks Mansion in Lake Geneva. Here are their coordinates:

421 Baker Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-9711

Have a great 4th of July!

Piano lessons? Music for a party or celebration? Call me! 608-754-2424.