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WESTCHESTER WEEKLY DESK
From Local Artists, CD's to Tease the Ear By Susan HodaraOctober 5, 2003, Sunday
Listen! Among the sounds of traffic, barking dogs and children playing are strains of music being made. From sultry vocalists to rock 'n' roll bards, a host of musicians make Westchester their home. Several of them have released new CD's.
Going Independent
Matt Turk grew up in Armonk, exposed to music and art from his earliest years by his grandmother, a sculptor; his mother a photographer and pianist; and his older brother, who played guitar. "What Gives" is his second CD, recorded on his own label, Turktunes, and released in June (www.turktunes.com). Its 11 tracks of heartfelt roots-rock reveal influences from Pete Seeger, with whom he spent two years playing and touring, and other artists with whom he has shared a stage, including Dave Matthews, Fiona Apple, and Jeff Buckley.
"What Gives" was recorded at area studios; among Mr. Turk's team are local residents Kevin Hupp, producer and percussionist, of Brewster; Saul Zonana, keyboardist, Croton Falls; and Peter Moshay, of Pawling who mixed the CD. Mr. Turk, who plays guitar, harmonica and mandolin, has performed at Clearwater;s Hudson River Revival and a variety of locations here and around the globe, and is playing a number of clubs in the tri-state area this fall. Of his indie label and the self-promotion it requires, he said, "I'm counting on people's intelligence and good taste."
