May 1, 2025
Alex and the XO’s, fronted by multi-instrumentalist and Kala-endorsed electric ukulele artist Alex Knoph, delivers a genre-fluid sound that weaves together indie folk, nostalgic pop, ‘90s alt-rock, and the raw lyrical honesty of Midwest emo. Hailing from the Sierra Nevada foothills, Alex has toured nationally over five times and earned features on NPR, PBS, and in international media.
With emotionally resonant vocals and intricately layered instrumentation, Alex and the XO’s carve out a distinctive sonic space—blurring genre lines while captivating listeners. Their dynamic live shows continue to grow a devoted following, leaving venues inspired and audiences engaged and eager for more.
Performance Format: Solo and Full Band Options
Set Length: Up to 4 hours (reimagined covers) / up to 2 hours (originals)
Press: NPR, PBS, international features, 5 national tours
Endorsement: Kala Brand Music Co.
Additional Considerations: *Family-friendly, 10 years’ experience in outdoor bandstand stages / community events
Aug 15, 2024
Philly born musician living in Amador County. Performing covers & originals since I was 10.
Feb 15, 2024
Cellist, composer & educator with over 20 years of teaching experience: individual lessons, classes and ensembles K-12 & university.
Accepting students: VIOLIN beginning, PIANO beginning-intermediate; CELLO beginning-professional; MUSIC THEORY; solfeggio/ear training; etc.
Preparing students for personal growth, recitals, auditions, and contests (Golden Empire Solo & Small Ensemble Music Festival, California State Solo & Ensemble Festival, Rotary Music Contests, and in the past for the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble events).
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CURRENT: Independent Teaching Artist in Amador County.
PRIOR:
* Adjunct Faculty-Orchestra Instructor via Indianapolis Symphonic Society, Inc. at Christel House Watanabe High School, Indianapolis, IN (Developed own curriculum for high school strings)
* Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN (Taught Music Theory – Fundamentals, Freshman and Sophomore Aural Skills courses)
*Teaching Fellow at Butler Community Arts School, also via BCAS taught at Christel House Academy and the International School of Indiana.
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PRESENTATIONS:
(2013) Symposium Music Teacher Education (SMTE), Navigating Crossroads, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC; Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA), Professional Development Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
• Research and Best Practice Poster Session: Implementing the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in an Elementary General Music Classroom: A Case Study
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EDUCATION:
BUTLER UNIVERSITY, Indianapolis, IN, MM MUSIC EDUCATION-Thesis: Implementing the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in an Elementary General Music Classroom: A Case Study;
MM MUSIC COMPOSITION; MM CELLO PERFORMANCE
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, WV; BM MUSIC PERFORMANCE & COMPOSITION Summa Cum Laude*Theodore Presser Scholar
INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY cello performance
Location: Jackson, CA
Feb 13, 2024
A tribute to the Woodstock Generation Keep On Truckin’ performs Rock,
Blues, Funk and R&B, faithfully recreating the musical experience of one of
the greatest events in music history.
Together for more than 12 years in Sacramento, Keep On Truckin’s five
seasoned musicians hail from New York to California and several stops in
between. KOT band members have opened for national acts and have
performed on stage internationally. Past projects include live TV
appearances, movie soundtracks, and recording sessions plus performing
to sold-out crowds at festivals, arenas and auditoriums.
Come with us and take a step back in time to enjoy the music that
influenced a generation.
