Music
Press
"(Aaron) You are a world famous cellist; you are a writer of some of the most successful and influential cello books in the world." - Gordon Elliot, segment host
"He just woke up Jimi Hendrix." (After Von Cello's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner at 7:00 A.M. in the middle of a quiet intersection in Long Island.) - Jim Ryan, anchor
"He is a performer of the highest level. Many artists speak of their music being unique, but Aaron Von Cello's music truly is!" - David Blumberg (Top music promoter on MP3.com)
"Skill and enthusiasm have generated this undertaking". - Review of Von Cello CDs. - Basil Ramsey - editor
"He takes some of the Jimi Hendrix songs and rock n' roll things and turns them into works of art. Very, very talented. A different kind of sound. - Nationally syndicated radio host
"We used to think he was crazy. We didn't know he was a genius!" - Professor of cello, Manhattan School of Music
"You are great. I am a fan." - Blue Oyster Cult, drummer
"You are on fire! Nothing can stop you!" - Yamaha Corp. of America
Discography
CD's -
1. Excalibur (CD)
2. Von Cello Rules! (CD)
3. Breaking The Sound Barriers (CD)
4. Radio Airplay -
a) Joey Reynolds Show (coast to coast) several interviews
b) 2 hour long interviews on WRPI Albany
c) 1 hour long interview on WZRD Chicago
d) radio play on many stations in the U.S. and Europe, radio archives are available here:
http://www.voncello.com/recordings_radiointerviews.html
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
"Shooting stars" would describe most rock stars: they flash across the musical landscape, then quickly burn out. The revolutionary, the one who changes the course of music history, is the one who remains. Jimi Hendrix revolutionized the guitar, Ian Anderson revolutionized the flute, and Aaron Von Cello is revolutionizing the cello!
Aaron started out in music as a rock guitarist but he wanted to do something unique: rock cello. Soon he was playing at the First World Cello Congress and the New Directions Cello Festival, and giving interviews on major news networks including Reuters, Associated Press, and FOX.
He has composed over a dozen music books published by Oxford University Press. With thousands of copies sold, these books have started a revolution in string playing. They are played by cellists all over the world!
Yamaha Corporation chose Aaron to endorse their electric cello. D'Addario chose him to endorse their strings. All of this acclaim led to Aaron's inclusion in Who's Who in America, the International Who's Who!
Von Cello, the band, has performed in clubs around the United States, and on television and radio. They are all top line professional musicians who have toured with major acts such as John Mayer, the Doobie Brothers, and others. The core band is cello, bass, and drums, but can expand, adding keyboards, additional vocals, and other instruments.
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