Join us for the September Rockwood Market Hall Music Series event! Each month on a late Sunday afternoon, the Rockwood Market Hall hosts a local artist to perform for community members who enjoy their food while listening to live music in a relaxed, laidback atmosphere. With a variety of cuisine options to choose from, the Rockwood Market Hall is a great place to enjoy dinner with family and friends. See you at the next Rockwood Market Hall Music Series event!
Meet our September Artist: Gerardo Calderon
A Mexico City-born composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for music, culture, and traditional Mexican melodies. Gerardo honed his skills studying classical guitar at the Escuela Superior de Música and music theory at Portland Community College. Gerardo's musical journey led him to explore Music Therapy at Marylhurst University.
As the musical director of Grupo Condor and Nuestro Canto, Gerardo has immersed himself in Latin American folk music and Pre-Colombian sounds. His talents have taken him across continents, performing with folk ensembles in Mexico, Canada, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. He has also toured with world music ensembles throughout the USA and Europe.
With an impressive portfolio, Gerardo has composed music and designed sound for various artistic endeavors, from ballet companies to documentaries. As a teaching artist for over 27 years, he has enriched the northwest community through various cultural organizations.
For the past 8 years, Gerardo has been using his musical gifts to play therapeutic melodies for Elder Facilities, from Retirement Centers to Intensive care units. Notably, he served as Musical Director for the esteemed Circus Project company.
Alongside his performances, teaching, and studies, Gerardo crafts custom pan flutes, rain-sticks, water drums, turtle boxes, and bombos (bass drums) as an instrument artisan.
Gerardo's unique instrumental compositions blend Latin American folk rhythms, jazz, and contemporary sounds from the Americas. His repertoire features an array of traditional instruments, resulting in a distinctive and captivating musical experience.