Hey! I finally caved and joined TWITTER! Click here: Follow @ZakBorden
Well, well. Lots of cool stuff cooking. 'The Brazillionaires' is my trio that tackles the romantic and pyrotechnic music of 'choro' from Brazil. I'm currently in rehearsals with a new band to showcase my original songs. Heavy hitting...more edgy full band sound that blends old school soul and country noir sounds. Also! my amazingly talented sister who works for Harmonix (producers of 'Rock Band') is going to be designing my new website! It will feature new performance and instructional videos, new music and much more! Stay in touch and come back often!
Become a friend of the Brazillionaires Here: The Brazillionaires Now take lessons with Zak online!
I have also started teaching mandolin, guitar and songwriting lessons via SKYPE! For only $40 per hour lesson. I can suddenly appear on your computer and teach a lesson in real time. I can also email learning materials specifically suited to your needs. You'd be surprised how lessons via computer are comfortable and a lot like the real thing. If you've already contacted me and set up lessons, click here to purchase:
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"THE REMEDY SESSIONS" is available here:
THE REMEDY SESSIONS (2009) is Zak's latest solo CD. After playing on dozens of other people's records in the last few years, Zak has put together a collection of 10 demo tracks and out takes ranging from instrumentals with his modern string band 'The Lizzies'. to sparse n' spooky country ballads to previously unreleased tracks from a project produced by the late great fiddler Johnny Cunningham.
YOU CAN ALSO GET IT FROM CD BABY HERE...
With special guests:
Rachel Harrington - vox
Mike Grigoni - dobro, pedal and lap steel
Chris Funk (The Decemberists) - lap steel
Casey Neill(of The Norway Rats)- vox, guitar
Hanz Araki (An Tua, KMRIA)- vox, irish flute
Matt Weiner - upright bass
Paul Elliott - fiddle
Johnny Cunningham - fiddle
Joe Trump - Drums
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Jade Lounge
Zak Hosts: "Songcraft at the Jade" -
7pm
2342 SE Ankeny Portland Oregon 97214 503-236-4998
I'm hosting a monthly series to showcase my favorite local songwriters. I'll be playing new material of my own and briefly interview the guest artists about their creative process. Cozy, little bar with sexy lighting and drinks!
