From the Artist
The King and I 06’
KATools award 06’
Musical Influences
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It wasn’t long after this that I purchased my first didgeridoo and began playing it over my mother’s body before and during her liver transplant. Next I would get requests to play for my local church and over a short period of time many of my friends were encouraging me to give classes on playing the instrument. It was after a 2 year journey traveling across the United States learning various ways and techniques on how to play and make the didgeridoo that I met my didgmates, Darren Liebman and Jeremy Lembo in Tampa, Florida. In 2003 we created the Didg Revolution, a didgeridoo player collective led by Darren Liebman.
In 2004 Darren created an Edu-tainment program called Didgeridoo Down Under or DDU for short, a high-energy, Australia-themed presentation that combines music, education, motivation, and character building. Since 2005 I have performed DDU in over 12 states at schools, colleges, camps, libraries, museums, festivals, parties and corporate events. Thanks to Mr. Liebman, DDU has become my full time vocation and I continue to present the program over 250 times a year.
The KATools connection - In early 2006 I met Arthur Aveling, founder of King Arthur’s Tools. In December 06’ I gained recognition for developing an efficient method of making didgeridoos using KATools and was awarded “Knighthood,” and a place at the round table of King Arthur’s Tools. With KATools I have given many “Make and Play” Didgeridoo Workshops and continue to offer this unique experience for those looking for a more ‘hands on’ approach to the instrument.
DDU Video
Favorite Quote
“The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me”
- Tony Konovaloff
