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Off Kilter & Mo Rockin' Will Be Leaving Epcot September 27th
There are big changes coming to the live entertainment lineup for the Epcot World Showcase. Two longtime favorites: Off Kilter, and Mo 'Rockin will be departing along with the World Showcase Players and Spirit Of America Fife and Drum Corp to make way for new entertainment acts.
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| Off Kilter at Epcot |
Off Kilter
A Canada pavilion Favorite and Epcot Live Music Favorite since they arrived in 1997, Off Kilter never had a regular member of Canadian origins, but that didn't stop them from proudly representing Canada with regular performances for the past 17 years! Founder Jamie Holton has lead the band for its entire run at Epcot.We loved the band for its enthusiastic renditions of Celtic Favorites and the way that they added bagpipes to a number of classic rock songs to make them their own. Off Kilter was fun entertainment that was enjoyed during each visit to Epcot.
Off Kilter's last performance at Epcot is scheduled to be on September 27th.
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| Mo 'Rockin at Epcot |
Mo 'Rockin
The staple of the Morocco Pavilion since 1998 and founded by Amir Ali, Mo 'Rockin provided a unique World Music sound with the added feature of its own Belly Dancer.
This band provided great entertainment and convinced thousands of Epcot visitors to spend more time exploring the exotic offerings of the Morocco Pavilion.
The final Epcot performance for Mo 'Rockin is currently scheduled for Saturday September 27th.
Other Epcot World Showcase Changes
Epcot guests will also see changes to the entertainment line-up in the United Kingdom as the World Showcase Players will be departing after September 25th, taking with them their tales of King Arthur and their improvisational humor that engaged the nearby visitors to become part of their show.Also leaving will be the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corp that played in front of the America Pavilion. They will make their last Epcot performance on September 27th.
Coming To Epcot
New acts that will be making their way to Epcot's World Showcase in the upcoming months with dates to be announced:- Sbandieratori Flags,a corps of dynamic flag-waving performers, in Italy
- a to-be-named lumberjack-based thrill show in Canada
- B’net Houariyat, a musical/dance act in Morocco
- Scottish Musical Trio, a Celtic musical group in United Kingdom.
Mo 'Rockin Rocks Epcot
Mo'Rockin is a six piece group which blends rhythms from around the globe—including Middle Eastern, African, Spanish and American—and performing it all on traditional and modern instuments.You can find Mo 'Rockin in the Moroccan pavilion at Epcot during your next visit to Disney World.
Mo 'Rockin is comprised of:
AMIR ALI - Lead Singer violinist, oud player and Band leader
ILHAM - Backup vocalist and Oriental Dance
DAVE LOWREY - Bass Guitar
RENE ZAYAS - Keys and backup vocals
ABDELILAH TAHOUR - Darbouka backup vocals
MATHEW ANTOLICK - Zendrum
The Band's Founder and Leader - Amir Ali
Amir Ali founded Mo 'Rockin in (1998), and has been performing at Epcot's Moroccan pavilion for eighteen years.
At age seventeen, Ali came to the United States where he studied jazz, funk, American pop, blues, R & B and hip hop. He has recorded with numerous major record labels and toured with such famous musicians as Abboud Abdel Al, Haj Younes, Amad Doughane, and many more.
Not Your Ordinary Rock Band
Mo 'Rockin plays its own original music during its 20 minute sets that it plays at Disney World. The varied sounds and influences really make this a true World Music feel.
Besides their style of music the instruments that they play are not what you would typically see in a "rock band". Although you may see an occasional violin, how often would you see an Oud or a Zendrum?
The Oud is an instrument that has its roots going back 4500 years and is very popular in Arabic countries even today.
The The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument DigitalInterface) triggering controller designed by drummers to allow musicians to express their creativity in rhythmic and intuitive ways. However, the Zendrum can trigger ANY sound via MIDI, so it is much more than drums yet as easy to play as tapping your desk with your fingers. Unlike a keyboard, there are no moving parts to break or wear out.
Not Your Ordinary Rock Band
Mo 'Rockin plays its own original music during its 20 minute sets that it plays at Disney World. The varied sounds and influences really make this a true World Music feel.
Besides their style of music the instruments that they play are not what you would typically see in a "rock band". Although you may see an occasional violin, how often would you see an Oud or a Zendrum?
The Oud is an instrument that has its roots going back 4500 years and is very popular in Arabic countries even today.
If you love Mo 'Rockin you may want to check out their CD entitled "One World".
Mo 'Rockin
They are a Disney World and an Epcot World Showcase staple entertaining and exposing people to musical influences that they may not be familiar with, but find themselves liking.
Who doesn't like a band that has their own belly dancer?
If you are not familiar with Mo 'Rockin certainly check them out during your next visit to Epcot. Their performances are free with your Epcot admission. You will be entertained and you may find yourself enjoying a type of music you have never heard before.
Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands - Which Will Come Out On Top?
This week Only WDWorld is out to settle the question:
Which Disney World Rock Band is the best?
To answer this question we have placed a poll on the Only WDWorld site and we want you to vote for your favorite and leave comments telling us why.
The four contestants in this inaugural Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands has four worthy contestants:
Three bands can be found in Epcot and one is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. They all are great, and have their own styles and fan followings.
Which Disney World Rock Band is the best?
To answer this question we have placed a poll on the Only WDWorld site and we want you to vote for your favorite and leave comments telling us why.
The four contestants in this inaugural Battle Of The Disney World Rock Bands has four worthy contestants:
- The British Invasion
- Off Kilter
- Mo 'Rockin
- Mulch, Sweat, n' Shears
Three bands can be found in Epcot and one is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. They all are great, and have their own styles and fan followings.
Each day for the next 4 days an article will be posted highlighting one of the bands.
It's time to speak up and be heard: Start Voting for your Favorite now!
