11th & Grant with Eric Funk
11th and Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state's most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The ten-time Emmy® winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist's personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
- 2005-2021
- 14 seasons
- KUSM-TV - MontanaPBS
- Music
11th and Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state's most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The ten-time Emmy® winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist's personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
Season 11 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Angella Ahn & Friends
Thu, Nov 19, 2015
Angella Ahn's deep repertoire ranges from William Grant Still and Hyung-ki Joo to Jimmy Paige and Robert Plant. Collaborating with accomplished singer Jeni Fleming, pianist Julie Gosswiller, and classical guitarist Stuart Weber, AhnÃf¢EUR(TM)s groundbreaking vision makes this episode one of a kind.
Episode 2
Julia Cory Slovarp & Friends
Thu, May 19, 2016
Accomplished cellist Julia Cory Slovarp anchors a cast of remarkable classical musicians in a collaboration brimming with energy and character. The diverse repertoire showcases the exploration of several styles and crossover genres. Joining Slovarp on this rich episode are renowned violinist Carrie Krause, pianists Laurel Yost and Stefan Stern, and classical guitarist Michael Videon.
Episode 3
Steve Eckels
Thu, Apr 21, 2016
Steve Eckels is a skilled guitarist and educator who's classical training enables him to perform in a variety of styles. Steve showcases his arrangements of well known opera arias combined with traditional American folk songs, creating a unique sound and varied repertoire. From PucciniâEUR(TM)s Madame Butterfly and Tosca to Americana classics like Red River Valley, Steve's virtuosity takes center stage.
Episode 4
New Big Sky Singers
Thu, Feb 18, 2016
Legendary singers and musicians Rob Quist, Don Collins, Don MacDonald, Gary Funk, and Pete Hand showcase their precise, eclectic harmonies as they perform a mix of folk, americana, and original works. Friends and bandmates for over 5 decades, this group soars with talent and brings witty, unyielding excitement and a swinging sound that comes from various guitars and four symmetrical voices.
Episode 5
Chinook Winds
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
Chinook Winds features Norman Gonzales on flute, Melanie Pozdol on oboe, Elizabeth Crawford on Bassoon, Christopher Mothersole on clarinet, and Mike Nelson on Horn. From David Maslanka's Quintet No. 3 to Gioachino Rossini's Overture to the Barber of Seville with a touch of Guns N' Roses, this ensemble's virtuosity and dynamic performances make this an episode to remember.