Charlie Rumback Quartet – Percussion Mastery at Walker’s! – Wichita, KS

The event kicks off with DJ sets by Central Kansas Vinyl Collectors from 7:00 to 8:00 PM as doors open. The main show starts at 8:00 PM, featuring a single, captivating 90-minute concert. Stick around after the performance for more music as Central Kansas Vinyl Collectors return for a final DJ set from 10:00 to 11:00 PM!

Chicago based drummer Charles Rumback works across genres and locations with many circles of artists.Originally from Hutchinson, KS, Rumback has been based in Chicago since 2001. Rumback’s focus often shifts from leading his trio with Jim Baker and John Tate, to more supportive roles and collaborations with artists such as Black Duck, Colorlist, John Hughes, Tony Malaby, Ron Miles, James Singleton, Ryley Walker & Krystle Warren. Rumback always maintains his characteristic sound and personal language, from the blurry fringes of rock to backing the most plaintive singer-songwriters, with a musical voice that is instantly recognizable. His best work often comes through collaborations that have extended many years, and often locations. For this special concert, Mr. Rumback has put together a group of his favorite musicians.

Dave Easley plays the pedal steel guitar with a phrasing, sense of touch, harmonic sensibilities and sheer virtuosity that puts him in a league with the greatest musicians of our time. Easley has worked with artists as diverse as Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan (Dharma Blues), Ruthie Foster (the Grammy nominated Let it Burn), Chris Schlarb’s multifaceted Psychic Temple, and New Orleans blues legend Coco Robicheaux (Louisiana Medicine Man, Yeah You Rite). Mr. Easley’s resume is long, but includes time with George Porter and Ike Stubblefield, Dave Liebman, Kenny Garrett, Bill Kreutzman, Howard Levy, Charlie Byrd, Seamus Blake, world renowned sarod player, Ashish Khan, sacred steelers, the Cambell Brothers, members of the String Cheese Incident, the Grey Boy Allstars and Tiny Universe, jazz violin virtuoso, George Mason, Raymond Weber, Tony Hall, Cyril Neville, Brian Stoltz and Dr. John.

Guitarist and composer David Lord has been described as “a six-string anomaly, a genuine diamond in the rough” (Bill Milkowski) and as a someone who “weaves true magic with his music” (Babysue). Lord has been establishing his presence on the international music scene for the last several years through a string of solo releases on Chris Schlarb’s BIG EGO Studio/Label in Long Beach, CA. Recently David returned to Wichita from Montreal where he was living and working for several years. Lord’s Forest Standards Vol. 1- featuring drummer Chad Taylor in 2018. The album was recorded in Long Beach, CA at Chris Schlarb’s BIG EGO Studios and released via BIG EGO Records. In 2020 released Forest Standards Vol. 2, also recorded at BIG EGO, featuring guitarist Jeff Parker. Forest Standards Vol. 3 is available now on BIG EGO records.

Chris Shaw hails from the Kansas City area. Shaw worked in Lawrence, Kansas for many years backing up many of the biggest work with Rumback goes back to their time together at Johnson County Community College in 1999. Chris has worked with many high profile artists including Jerry Hahn.

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