2006-04-01::: The Sherpas played a performance for Musicians For Peace that was organized by Andrew Royal and Anita Chari. Cafe Mestizo Chicago.
1. Joshua Manchester, frame drum and some trombone player 4.8MB .mp3
2. Joshua Manchester, drumset and some trombone player 3.5 MB .mp3
3. Dan Siakel and Brennan Connors 13.7 MB .mp3
4. Explanation of the proceedings by Anita Chari 2.4 MB .mp3
5. Mark Trecka, solo piano 6.8 MB .mp3
6. Wummin, (Anita Chari and Andrew Royal) 10.7 MB .mp3
The Sherpas are Joshua Manchester, Brian Trump, Mitra, Colin Hartz, and Andrew Royal.
Sir Edmund Hillary and The Sherpas make their music out of a desire for societal change. Our sense of community is defined by grievance with our surroundings. Much of what is wrong with music in our world is steadfastly avoided by The Sherpas. The tenet of profitability has led to bland populism which requires a media blitzkrieg to stir the masses. The tenet of consistent performances has led to rigidity and predictable songs. The tenet of professionalism makes creative musicians forget what they are supposed to be doing. The Sherpas individually bring their own ideas to each performance with a tabula rasa. We attempt to reconcile a cohesive structure from an avalanche of chaos. The Sherpas will move you with their music.