Bring The Mad Violinist & Symphony Crack Orchestra to You!
The Multi-Grammy Nominated Symphony Crack Orchestra invite you to be a part of the special moments musicians have as they prepare for the biggest night in the music business. They are debuting their sophomore album Fiend on a GLOBAL tour this coming spring and summer with a crowd-funding initiative. Symphony Crack has taken to their fans and supporters to be an integral part of the process and learn firsthand what it takes to produce a music album release tour of this caliber.
“Often times, I have fans asking me how they can break into the music business or how they can learn more about production from behind the scenes. I think this campaign is a great way to provide my fans a behind-the-scenes experience on how a tour is planned, developed, and performed,” said the group’s leader, Ashanti Floyd aka The Mad Violinist.
Current Countries in Proposed Routing
- Ireland
- England
- Holland
- Belguim
- The Netherlands
- France
- Singapore
- Australia
- Hong Kong
- Nationwide US
About The Campaign
The Symphony Crack Orchestra, the 8-Time Grammy Nominated unconventional group with eclectic music has launched an IndieGoGo effort to raise $10,000 to crowd fund their first “Fiend Tour” planned for venues globally, starting with Dublin, Ireland. Eventually to return back to the US. Funding goes to support travel, lodging, merch investments, equipment costs, and other miscellaneous costs that tend to arise. Touring can be expensive, and there are many shows that have very limited travel budgets, so it is our responsibility to get there so you can see us perform!
The Mad Violinist & Symphony Crack Orchestra recently announced the release of their sophomore music album, 'Fiend,' and within 24 hours, 'Fiend' climbed from Top 200 to Top 10 on iTunes. By using crowd funding to help support and promote these talented artists, it enables them to push the boundaries of music once again to inspire others to innovate alongside them.
“Symphony Crack’s new album, Fiend, pushes the limits of music. Fusing sounds like electronic, classical, and RnB, they are taking music to where no one has before.” –Award Winning Producer, Kane Beatz
About the Band
Ashanti "The Mad Violinist" Floyd and the Symphony Crack Orchestra are an 8-Time Grammy Nominated band with a unique style that attracts a broad international audience through Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz and Alternative Music. In 2009, after leaving Yelawolf, Floyd and guitarist Matt Barrett formed The Symphony Crack Orchestra to create a different, innovative style of music. Floyd and Barrett have co-produced and performed on albums that have received a combined eight Grammy Award nominations. Both can be heard on Lupe Fiasco’s "The Show Goes On." Other Grammy Award nominations were received for Nicki Minaj’s "I’m the Best," and Fantasia Barinno’s album 'Back To Me.'
The group has a strong and impressive member legacy among them. Horn player Lance Powlis has worked with artists such as Chantae Cann, Young Jeezy, Cody Chesnutt, Bruno Mars, Prince and B.O.B, and has recently toured with Janelle Monae. Lance has appeared on the Grammy Award Show, performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo and twice at the White House before President Obama.
Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield was first introduced to his instrument at the age of four when Kenny G noticed Adrian's interest from the audience during a live show. Kenny G stopped the show and invited Adrian on stage, where he proceeded to play a brief pedagogical melody and then handed Adrian his first sax. Adrian has performed with some of today's brightest stars such as Lionel Richie, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia Barinno, KC and JoJo, Adina Howard, Regina Belle, and Young Jeezy.
Casey Crogan attributes playing air drums to the tunes of David Bowie as a child as the start to a career that led him to Symphony Crack. Michael Belluso and Chris Morgan are both very talented and versatile musicians in their craft. Michael inherited an interest in music from his father, who plays the piano and guitar. At the age of 12 he began playing the guitar and music has since been his passion. He is also accomplished with the guitar, bass, drums and piano. Chris performs as DJ, keyboard player and percussionist.
The Mad Violinist and the Symphony Crack Orchestra strive for an authentic live musical performance. They favor live recordings over digital sound and offer many original works along with variations of work originated by other artists. www.symphonycrack.com
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
- Grammy Nomination: Official strings arranger on Fantasia album "Back to Me" (Nominated in 2010 for best R&B album)
- Grammy Nomination: Co-Producer and Violinist on Nicki Minaj album “Pink Friday” (Nominated for best rap album)
- Grammy Nomination: Co-Producer and Violinist on Lupe Fiasco album "Lasers" (Nominated for best performance, rap album, and best single)
- Billobard Top 20 - Right Above It - Lil Wayne ft Drake (Co-produced by The Mad Violinist w Kane Beatz)
- Billboard Top 10 Lupe Fiasco - “The Show Goes On” - Double Platinum (Co-produced by The Mad Violinist w Kane Beatz)
- 2008 Creative Loafing Georgia band of the year with Interscope/Shady recording artist YelaWolf
Other Ways You Can Help:
We understand that the times are tough for everyone. If you are not able to donate money, but still wanted to help, we just ask you to tell your friends and social circles about our campaign via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Blog. You can also listen, download and share our music from http://www.soundcloud.com/themadviolinist . Positive vibes sent our way are always welcome.
