Zilla is a Colorado based trio of musicians with the live experience in mind. A 100% organic, improvised experience, each Zilla concert proves to be a completely new occurrence, with even the band members having no idea where the music will take them night after night. Relying on their uncanny ability to listen and incorporate their individual talents into a group focused brand of live electronic dance music, Zilla is sweeping the country by storm with their rare breed of beats, bass and uncontrollable musical fury making each performance exactly what live music is all about: spontaneity, grooves, and a damn good dance party.

Forming in Boulder, CO, Zilla began as a quintet before changing to it’s current three man roster comprised of acclaimed musicians: Michael Travis, Aaron Holstein, and Jamie Janover.

Michael Travis (drums, percussion, keyboards) has spent over a decade as the driving percussive force in the nationally popular String Cheese Incident. Travis continues to be an innovator of improvisational drumming, managing to play hand percussion while simultaneously keeping incredible rhythm with a kit.

Aaron Holstein (guitar, bass, sampler) has had a long and lush musical history, playing guitar with bands such as Boogie Shoes and The Vibe Squad. Holstein’s progression has transformed him from the notion of a typical guitar player, to an applauded adapter leaving behind the traditional notions of what it is to “jam” with a guitar or bass. His playing focuses on the whole of the sound, rather than the individual instrument.

Jamie Janover (hammered dulcimer, mini-kit, percussion, sampler, electric kalimba, electric sitar, mini-electric kalimba) is a world renowned hammered dulcimer wizard whose list of band credits is more than impressive. One time hammered dulcimer Player of the Year, Janover continues to expand the limits of his instruments, creating a fusion between the timeless sounds of the dulcimer and the pertinent call of today’s modern dance scene.

While each individual’s accomplishments are impressive, the group identity theory behind Zilla is what truly makes the band unique. The constant focus of the group is to create a whole, complete sound devoid of noodles, wanking, solos and other characteristics that plaque improvisational music today. The music strives to serve all participating, including the audience. No one in the band has any idea what is going to happen a nanosecond ahead of time; they rely on their instincts and musical history together to create a sound that rarely strives from its intended direction. The collective whole is truly the dominant force in this band. (more..)

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In a small room located backstage at the Portage Theater in Chicago, I ask Jason Hann what exactly influenced him and Michael Travis to pursue the heavy, beat-based electronic dance music of EOTO. Hann is all smiles as he tells me about the impromptu jam sessions that occurred whenever he stayed at Travis' Colorado home.

"Whenever I was at his place, we just wanted to set up and play music after String Cheese practice," says Hann, who served as auxiliary percussionist for The String Cheese Incident from 2006 until the band's dissolution in 2007. Travis, SCI's drummer, would play bass and guitar during the sessions, while Hann handled the drum work.

What started out as loose jamming quickly evolved into something more. They began looping some of the instrumental work, which allowed them to add extra layers to the texture of their sound. "As we started getting into some other loops and different types of programs, then it became a thing where we were like, 'Wow, what we're doing lends itself really well to dance music, which we both like.' So, we kept aiming for that direction," Hann says. "And then eventually, one of the times we listened back to things that we were recording and we were like, 'Wow, that sounds really good, let's do it front of an audience.'"

And so it began. EOTO was formed and the duo hit the road, touring relentlessly across the country. They have spent the entire summer playing shows and festivals nationwide, and their stop this night has brought the boys to Chi-Town. This show, however, will be a little different - Hann and Travis will be joined by Michael Kang (electric mandolin, fiddle) and Kyle Hollingsworth (keyboards), both of whom are also former members of String Cheese. (more..)

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After spending time studying music in Africa, Chris Berry returned to the US and formed Panjea as a musical avenue to help bring healing to the world. The band has its roots in the ghettos of Zimbabwe, where Berry learned to play mbira and began commingling hip-hop and dancehall beats with traditional African rhythms

“Panjea believes that through the sharing of ideas and open cultural exchanges, the world can once again become a new kind of Pangaea (referring to the ancient conjoined land mass before the continents split apart), united not by its physically joined continents, but by its people,” according to a statement on the band’s website.

Asked to describe the main message in the band’s music, Berry responded “liberation."

“Liberation, in all senses of the word, wherever that word can be applied … politically, socially, personally. It’s about liberation of movement, and being able to dance.”

The band added a new element after a fall of 2005 tour when Panjea was given the opportunity to open for renowned jam band String Cheese Incident. That led String Cheese mandolin player and vocalist Kang to join forces with Berry, a partnership that continues today and will be on stage at Sopris Park this Sunday.

Berry couldn’t remember who exactly initiated the idea of the two collaborating.

“I think we kind of approached each other about it,” he said. “We had mutual friends and we respect each other’s music and started talking, and it just sort of worked out.” (more..)

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An innovator, breaking new ground on the Jam Band Scene and beyond, LYNX takes urban hip hop and live looping technology to an unexpected height fusing it with the acoustic soul of a prophet singing for justice. This 22 year old's determination to get her unique crowd bumpin' with beats and rhymes out of her heart and into the world have taken her from Washington to So-Cal, The Colorado Rockies to Hawaii on tour and Jamming all the way with acts like KANNAL, THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, HAMSA LILA, ZILLA, BASSNECTAR, KID BEYOND, THAT ONE GUY and more. This Authentic and Unique Artist sculpts songs into dance grooves, hip hop in to folktronic and back again with an array of Loopers, FX , guitars and a gorgeous singing voice. To top it off the BEAT BOX (a vocal style with urban hip hop origins) flows to the pulse of the street and your feet can't help but move! (more..)

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Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising stars in the musical firmament, has become, over the last five years, a group that is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. It began with a core of uniquely talented musicians, writing and singing songs on the mountaintops and city streets of Northern California; musicians who, on the night they realized they loved playing together too much to ever stop, were sipping a warm buttery drink from which the group derived its name. Since that fateful night, the organization has steadily expanded to include a rich tapestry of fans, friends, and family, reaching from coast to coast.

Often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments, the band melds blues, folks, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, and the members’ varying degrees of classical training lead them to invest heavily in group composition. The widespread appeal of HBR’s music stems not only from the band’s musical versatility and prolific songwriting, but also from the magnetic chemistry the group creates onstage together. It is this chemistry that is propelling the band to ever greater success. (more..)

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Emerging from his own distinct corner of the West Coast electronic music scene, Random Rab offers a powerful, timeless contribution to sonic exploration. Rab is a master of manipulating our temporal awareness, leading us into seemingly ancient worlds, where to our amazement, we find visible shreds of the future.Allow his sound to catalyze your travels into haunting ecstasy, and you will not return to your same beginning.

Playing only his own originally produced music live, the depth and craftsmanship of this offering is remarkable. With an array of drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and instruments, it is a clear devotion to expression and perfection. The beats are smooth, bold, and overwhelming. The original vocals, melodies and hitting bass merge seamlessly into a tapestry of unique and unexpected journeys. (more..)

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David Starfire blends world music with hip hop and breakbeats to create a unique sound that is catching the ears of music fans across the globe. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist/producer/composer/DJ who has lived in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and performed all over the world, is bringing the world closer together by fusing different genres of music. He is signed to international label Six Degrees Records, home to artists such as Bebel Gilberto, Cheb i Sabbah, Karsh Kale, Midival Punditz, Michael Franti, Guadi/Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, DJ Spooky and many others. The digital EP "Bombay Beatz", is currently available digitally at all internet music retailers. The songs feature vocals in Hindi, Punjabi, and English and merges hip-hop, breakbeat and traditional Middle Eastern instruments to create an exciting new, eclectic sound.
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Bringing forth a timeless science through a live, lyrical experience of "more than one sista on the mic at a time"… this crew gives voice to the potent sound of Goddess Alchemy rising from underground urban-scapes to mainstream airwaves. In collaboration with many artists and producers, this unique sound provides a fresh flavor by integrating elements of underground hip-hop, world accents, spoken word flows, and soulful melodics. Combine this with ancient texts, quantum physics, ancestral roots, multi-dimensional symbology, and an all-female cypher… the result to this equation is a new, musical science they call "Open Source Soul Floetics." (more..)

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Medicine Drum's sound and style has always been individual and mystical. The band has supported some of the biggest names in dance music including Moby, The Chemical Brothers, The Orb, Juno Reactor and Sound Tribe Sector 9 - and has played all over the world including Japan, Morocco, South Africa, Canada, London, Glastonbury Festival UK, Australia, Israel, Mexico, Europe, and the USA.

Medicine Drum are back with a new all star line up featuring Greg Ellis on drums (Juno Reactor, The Matrix), Rara Avis on electronics, Lisbeth Scott on vocals (Peter Gabriel's "Last Temptation", Narnia) and special guests MC Wisdom and MC Dakini Star (The Goddess Alchemy Project).

Medicine Drum continue to stretch the boundaries of electronica with their dynamic live shows which often include ritual dance theatre and performances by indigenous artists such as Native American drummers, African musicians and dancers. Their cutting edge sound and visually stunning stage presence continues to draw critical acclaim from around the world. (more..)

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In 2007 aaron released tracks on NativeState, Proboscis, Interchill, Muti, and Sonic Dragon (Hong Kong). Both 2007 EPs "Return of The Pudding People" & "Songs to Accompany Dance Move: The Worm" are also available at: vibesquad.addictech.com

Though his legendary live sets may cause whiplash and heart attacks in the unsuspecting bystander, those prepared to launch get much more than they bargained for. Aaron's music defies typical genre-labels and covers tempos from slow 'n hard lowriding krunkadelics to mid-tempo barnstormers all in a seamlessly flowing soulful mash- dirty and beautiful as life itself.

Aaron also plays bass/keys for the bands ZILLA (w/ Michael Travis & Jamie Janover) & SPORQUE (w/Ooah & Jamie Janover) (more..)

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The music of Youssoupha Sidibe is deeply infused with a longing for the full realization of divine love in this world. Youssoupha’s musical career began over twenty years ago in his home of Senegal, West Africa, where he was trained as a Kora player at the National Music Conservatory of Senegal. His music fuses traditional West African sounds on the Kora, with the Sufi devotional chanting of the Senegalese Baay Faal community. The angelic sounds of the Kora, an indigenous harp, soulfully carry Youssouopha's devotional lyrics sung in Wolof, Arabic, French and English. (more..)

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Fanna-Fi-Allah is an international band performing the ancient practice of Qawwali, wherein the fire of divine love (ishq) is ecstatically expressed through the mystical verses of Sufi poets, sung in Urdu, Farsi, Hindi and Punjabi. The origins of Qawwali music date back over seven hundred years to the spiritual Samah songs of Persia. Qawwali's pationate devotional themes of love are devinely inspired by a mystical relationship with Allah. The foremost expression in this music is through the voice, accompanied by two harmoniums, booming Pakistani tablas, hand clapping and the tampura. It is traditionally performed in Sufi shrines where the audience participation is integral to the prayerful yet ecstatic atmosphere. (more..)

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Freedom is an ancient soul, a mystic word master who has been gifted with poetry and songs meant to help heal the nations, awake the sleepers and share the visions of the Native Grandfathers and Grandmothers. Wake up and Live! He has been an arrow catcher in his walk and a shadow dancer. His light is bright and meant to shine far and wide. Those who have forgotten there is good medicine magic in this world remember when they hear Freedom sing and play.

Freedom's CDis can be found on Mystic Garden Music (more on Freedom / Buy CD's)

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THE EVERYONE ORCHESTRA is a revolving cast of stellar musicians conducted by founder Matt Butler at concerts, festivals and special events. EO performances are designed to span musical genres and break the boundaries of how an audience experiences music, while having a lot of fun and doing good too. It's a celebratory, interactive, improvisational experiment orchestrated by a mad scientist conductor! While Butler is the primary conductor, the Orchestra has also been conducted by other musicians and members of the audience too.

The list of Everyone Orchestra participants is an increasingly wide and intercontinental group including members of The Grateful Dead, Phish, moe., String Cheese Incident, The Flecktones, Club d'Elf, ALO, Tea Leaf Green and Adrian Belew, Taj Mahal, Maria Muldaur, Tuvan throat singers, live painters, dancers, chanters, choirs, hula hoopers, firespinners, jugglers, stiltwalkers, storytellers, a presidential candidate and hundreds of others among a growing legion of other performers. (more..)

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The Human Revolution is more than a band, it is a movement towards creating a more positive and sustainable world and culture through words, thought, and action. Propelling this movement forward is the music of The Human Revolution, the band. Inspired by the songs and lyrics of Human, a young singer-songwriter weaned in the Appalachian region of America, The Human Revolution is redefining the way music business is done by setting an example of integrity and sustainability. (more..)

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The first thing you'll notice about Alice DiMicele is her voice. With a five-octave range that is intense, sensual, rich and soulful, DiMicele has been known to turn a noisy bar silent within a few notes. Her warm presence and humor disarm and create a rare intimacy between audience and performer. Whether singing a jazzy-folk number, belting a sassy blues, or rocking out on one of her trademark rhythmic earthy grooves, Alice is a vocalist that moves people. A kick-ass guitarist as well, whether playing solo or with a band her acoustic guitar conjures percussive poly-rhythms, bass lines, and melodies that perfectly frame her vocals. (more..)

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Sasha Rose has been performing for over a decade creating lush landscapes of sound through her voice and original approach to music. She started out as an acoustic musician, and through the years has explored many genres and musical styles.

She has played most of the festivals down the west-coast,and toured in Europe, Australia, and Hawaii. She spent many years in a group called the Freedom Tribe, and then went on to create her own band, the Sasha Butterfly band. She also toured with Hamsalila, Zilla, the Funginears, Tina Malia, Shimshai, Jah Levi, Pezident Brown, and many other inspired artists through the years. (more..)

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Singing Bear has been wowing audiences in California, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona for the past two years since his move to San Francisco. He has become recognized for his poignant lyrics, which remain uplifting and positive even with such delicate topics as war and society, his soulful voice which tugs at the heart and his tight acoustic jams. He is on the fore front of the consciousness movement spreading the message of sustainability, co-existence, and love. His songs have been featured in several compilation CDs, independent films, and showcased at events such as Raw Spirit in Sedona, AZ and Dreamtime Fest in Paonia, Co. (more..)

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The Portland musician and ritual artist known as Soriah first came into being more than 10 years ago. His unique

vision has evolved to draw equally from performance and musical traditions both modern and ancient— raga, shamanism, the revisionist arts of electro-acoustics, noise, butoh, and free improvisation.

One element which pervasively informs his work, is traditional Tuvan throat singing. Soriah has extensively trained in, and received recognition for his achievements with, this style of overtone singing. Most recently, he was honored as the Third Place winner in the International Symposium of Khoomei Competition, and “Best Foreigner” in the 2008 Ustuu-Khooree World Music Festival in Tuva, where the form originated. (more..)

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"Satchi Om has been producing and performing live electronic music since early 1994 in the South Florida music culture. He started as a Ritual Instrumental performance group Called "KIN AHAU "and it was through this mystical music that he was pulled into the electronic music experience. Satchi performed as V.O.R.T.E.X. Experience, EYE AWAKEN and DJ BURNER during the early part of his career and later after experiencing the BURNING MAN Culture changed his name to SATCHI OM.

Satchi Om has performed allong side many of electronic music's finest to include: Prodigy, The Orb, Union Jack, Meat Beat Manifesto, Hybrid, Rabbit in the Moon, Wink, Uberzone, Sasha and Digweed and many moore. Lately Satchi has just realeased the new album of Dubstep and broken beats styles entitled "Galactive" on "Lefthouse Recordings" out of Los Angeles and has teamed up with artist Alex and Alison Grey and tattoo artist Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchinson to create and produce a string of year long shows entitled "Hyperspace Paint Jams". (more..)

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Luminaries, united by their vision for peace, being the change, being the message, being receptive, being connected – and emanating this radiant glow – each individually – and exponentially amplified as a collective...

Luminaries blend their talents as poets, MC's, rappers, singers, musicians, producers, and composers, appealing to all audiences... often including guest musicians, DJ's, and poets to collaborate and be the example of what we can create when we work together... the enormous impact we have when we join forces, promoting love, open-hearted giving and receiving, truth, service, family and the light that beams from every soul...

Each Luminary lives their words, focusing energy into activities such as: working with homeless youth, community pro-activism, holistic health and nutrition, teaching energy cultivation and meditation practices, supporting earth-conscious living, and hosting events that bring people together to celebrate life through music, dance and creative expression thereby raising the love vibration of the planet. (more..)

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JAH LEVI has performed on the same stage with many reggae, folk and pop super stars such as: Ziggy Marley, Burning Spear, Ijahman Levi, Ras Michael, Culture, Israel Vibration, The Itals, Wailing Souls, Bob Dylan, The Persuasions, Peter Gabriel, Black Uhuru, Andrew Tosh, The Wailers, Hamsa Lila, Lost at Last, etc.

Jah Levi is a world class musician with over 20 albums out, and 25 years of touring and performing his unique blend of Reggae / world fusion worldwide. He is well known for his abilities as a band leader, and is an independent music producer and engineer as well. His music continues to influence people with a powerful synergy of uplifting music and thought provoking lyrics, truly medicine for the hungry and afflicted soul, spreading a message of love and unity for all beings. (more..)

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Composer and performer for over 15 years, David Satori has become fluent in many musical traditions and has created a sound all his own by bending the lines.

After high school David got accepted to California Institute of the Arts outside Los Angeles. He was exposed to a diverse range of sounds from around the globe. David immersed himself in as many traditions as he could handle, ranging from West African, North Indian, Middle Eastern, Indonesian, Western Classical and Modern Avant Gar-de music. David received his BA in Music Performance and Composition in 2001.

In 2007 Beats Antique, a trio bringing together David Satori, Tommy Cappel from the Yard Dog Roadshow and Zoe from The Indigo Bellydance Company and Miles Copelands Bellydance Superstars, released their first album on CIA records. Currently David is working on a solo CD and producing tracks for CIA records and other projects. (more..)

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As a six-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, guitar, slide, keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion, Acorn Project produces an irresistibly unique sound.  The band’s funk-infused progressive rock draws an audience inward with their performance, never letting go until each individual has been infected with their ability to blend seemingly limitless musical styles into their own character.  Formed in 2004, this Bellingham, WA based sextet has rapidly built a following across the Pacific Northwest.  Boasting an impressive resume, high profile performances are common for Acorn Project.  Having shared bills with seasoned professional acts such as Widespread Panic, Flowmotion, Garaj Mahal, RAQ, Zilla, Bump, The Living Daylights, Phix, and many others, Acorn Project seems destined to create music for the masses.  Creating an uplifting atmosphere for everyone, and anyone, Acorn Project will lift crowds to ecstatic dance at every show. (more..)

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Raised in a small town between the mountains, forest and ocean, Alexa Sunshine Rose has drawn her creative inspiration from the beauty of the earth and from her spiritual experiences.

Her songs are born of a prayer for peace to reign on earth, for love to heal the pain, for beauty and grace to dissolve all illusions. After witnessing the transformative power of music in a healing ceremony, Alexa asked for music to come through her, to assist in the healing of the earth and all beings. She began to receive songs the next day. Two years later, with the help of a gracious donor, Alexa was able to record her first full-length CD, "Roses".

Alexa brings deep, prayerful intent with her into performances, creating a safe, transformational space for audience members to remember their hearts. Smooth and melodic, rich and meditative, her music speaks to the peace within our centers; the peace which cannot be affected by any outside circumstance. Her songs weave a strong yet delicate nest of prayer, supporting true remembrance of this peace in all who hear them. (more..)

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Maesyn is a vocalist and violinist who wanders the world, sharing in musical union and hugging often. She performs with her solo project, and also in the elevationary hip-hop band, Luminaries.

Maesyn grew up in a household of musicians, playing in the family band. She began her classical training at age 4, playing violin in baroque ensemble and orchestra. Her father was a folk musician, and as a young child she'd jump on stage with his band to sing and fiddle. Having spent years in a cappella groups, she loves to harmonize and beatbox. Quoth she, "There is no union more blissful than merging in harmonic vibrational frequency!!" In certain forests and the occasional airport lobby, Maesyn is notorious for her perpetual , wickedly dexterous whistle. She whistles arias, concertos, Bob Marley tunes, arpeggios ... cell phone rings.

Maesyn's live performance is the essence of her existence. She melts into the music and becomes one with it. She loves to be silly, laugh at herself, twirl, and be a vessel for spontaneous expression. She has an album, "Now.here!" and is currently in the studio recording a new album with the Luminaries. Maesyn is passionately obsessed with deprogramming societal conditioning, and using her psyche as a canvas to create art's manual for self-liberation. She sings, writes poetry, whistles, percusses, plays violin, guitar, and a wee bit of piano. MUSIC IS LIFE. And so it is. (more..)

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Michael Manahan is an essential and vital element of the Left Coast electronic music community; he nourishes the underground not only with his deep and phat-funky tribal oriented tech house sets but also with his immense contributions to the exploration of consciousness and spiritual evolution through art and music. This DJ, performer, producer, and space cowboy is also the co-founder of the Oracle Gatherings, the co-producer of the Decibel Festival, as well as the co-producer of the electronic music stage at Hempfest, the world's largest reform protest. Also the owner of Starborne Productions, Manahan is an innovator and a leader of the Seattle dance community and tribal culture; a mainstay in the scene whose presence always ups the love whether he is spinning dubby house, hard techno, glitch-ridden breaks, spacey downtempo, or just hanging out being himself. (more..)

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Fantuzzi has 30 years of experience serving small parties to major events / festivals always bringing a positive vibration. Here are some events where he has MC-ed on and off for many years.

• Woodstock
• Rainbow gathering
• Reggae on the river
• Cannabis cup
• and many more major events

Fantuzzi is one of the worlds greatest fun master and brings joy and celebration leaving all with an elevated feeling after possibly dancing like never before!. An ideal person to have at any occasion. (more..)

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Organik Time Machine, from Ashland OR, creatively blends live electronica with elements of funk, hip hop, reggae, and jazz into their unique blend of high energy Livetronica. OTM's mission is to spread love, peace, compassion, and understanding through their music by using loose song structure and heavy improvisations, making every show a creative expression of the HERE and NOW! Since their formation in 2006, OTM has been packing clubs throughout the west coast while building a dedicated fan base in the creative electronica scene. In the past year the band has shared the stage with Bassnectar,Pnuma Trio, Particle, Souleye, EOTO, Zilla, The Glitch Mob, Heavyweight Dub Champion, Elliot Lipp, Lynx, Blue Turtle Sedution and many more. OTM is sure to bring positivity and a funky good time to every venue they play, making sure the dance floor is packed and grooving. (more..)

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The primary creative forces of Soul Union are Johnny Dutro and Weston Thomson.

These two talented and contrasting artists bring together deep and primitive energies through the use of electronic and traditional instrumentation, with purpose and intention. Thomson is rooted in the electronics providing beats, sounds and sequences while Dutro utters original lyrics that go straight to the medulla and beyond with a trance dub delivery in his vocals.
Thomson switches from keys, beats machine and various electronics while Dutro plays a collection of hand drums. Meanwhile, no less than three other musicians trade off a hure collection of western and traditional instruments from around the world.
African polyrhythm mingles with saxophones and violins. Latin and Asian influences compliment hypnotic trance hymns. Two constants weave throughout: a conscious message of growth and healing through love and Dutro’s reggae-influenced zen rap. His soft-spoken, but commanding voice exudes a powerful intention to better the world. (more..)

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As a global traveler who's hitch-hiked and bicycled some six continents and 37 countries, DJ Dragonfly is amongst Northern California's most sought after purveyors of cutting edge world music. Bay Area dance freaks place him in the top ranks of DJ polls for his unique sound: A trans-tempo fusion of idioms, rhythms, indigenous voices and melodies – bumped up by live electronic percussion and traversed over dubstep, downtempo, funky breaks, drum n bass and house.

Using bass as the navigator it's a globally influenced smackdown as he sets his decks on a course that weave their way from Gibraltar to the Ganges and beyond: No continent goes unturned in his search for the perfect groove! He has shared billing with the likes of Krafty Kuts, Dreadzone, Freq Nasty, Bassnectar, Sandra Collins, Cheb I Sabbah, Karsh Kale, Atomic Hooligan, Nickodemus, Ganga Giri, Heavyweight Dub Champion, Loop Guru, and Midival Pundits. (more..)

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Inspired by the deep devotional mood of Indian singing and music, Jaya Lakshmi began leading kirtan with harmonium and 12 string guitar and writing her own devotional songs in the early 1990's on the island of Hawaii, shortly after receiving harinam initiation from Srila Govinda Maharaj, a great Vaisnava saint from West Bengal, India, who graciously bestowed on her the name "Jaya Lakshmi", which means "victory to the goddess Lakshmi", the Hindu goddess of fortune and spiritual wealth. (more..)

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Prema Mayi was born in Chile. At the age of twelve, she entered an ashram of Bhakti Yoga in Europe. Now, thirty years later, her natural, gentle zeal for bhakti is embellished with a warm-hearted maturity and an inspiration to share with others what she has imbibed, through the medium of sweet and melodic kirtan.
The practice of bhakti develops transcendental devotional sentiments, and kirtan, its foremost process, is saturated with transcendental sound vibration. Under the guidance of her guru, Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayan Maharaj, Prema Mayi’s absorption in the study and practice of bhakti blossoms. Each year she journeys from America, where she now lives, to perform pilgrimage of Braj in the holy land of India.
Prema has learned sacred chants and mantras that have been carefully passed down through a disciplic succession of pure-hearted saints over the centuries. The potency of these chants has been preserved. The source of these chants is divine, and therefore they resonate with our soul, the essence of our being.
It is not necessary to understand the language of the chant, as its potency is beyond our comprehension. With an open heart one may relish the bliss carried through this vibration.The soul’s inherent yearning for spiritual happiness is fulfilled in every possible way through the practice of Bhakti Yoga, which directly connects the soul with Divinity. Bhakti Yoga accesses the inner heart of every living entity, where the foundation of the craving for eternity and the bliss of real love is active. When it is humbly practised under the guidance of one whose heart is steeped in pure love for the Supreme Person, one receives a relish with which no happiness in this world can compare. Prema Mayi in her own natural way wishes to share what she has learned from such an acharya with you. (more..)

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Deva Priyo has been travelling the world for some 20 years sharing his unique blend of Afro-Mediterranean Gypsy trance music before founding Lost at Last in 1996  (now renamed "One at Last")   In 1992 he founded his band "Gypsy Moon" in Byron Bay, Australia, which rapidly became one of the most popular dance bands down under, playing at the Melany Festival every year from 1992-1995, among others, and regularly packing clubs along the coast.  Priyo was awarded "best world beat song" for his song "Mosamba" by the Byron Bay community in 1993.

Gypsy Moon also gained a strong following in Hawaii upon his return to the islands, which helped to create the first fan base for Lost at Last.   Now re-located in the Pacific Northwest, Deva Priyo  continues to tour with "Gypsy Moon", the original "organic" trance sound he created that drives everyone wild with its passionate, fiery guitar work and deep, rootsy Afro-trance. Currently Gypsy Moon consists of Priyo on nylon string guitar, a loop station, Brian Forbes on conga and other percussion, and Trey Longstreph or Glen Falkenberg on bass. 

A master of many instruments, including the nylon string & electric guitar, the sarod, birumbao from Africa, and various percussions, he has a great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music. (more..)

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Blending primarily Progressive House & Tribal Trance, DJ Story has been mixing vinyl since 1998 when he began attending DJ workshops in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he grew up. Around the same time, he set up his first home recording studio, and began learning about music production. He has a musical background in traditional Zimbabwean music/Reggae Dub, and has made music with Sasha Rose, Panjea, Dreaming Bear, The Human Revolution and many more.

DJ Story has recorded and produced hundreds of tracks covering many genres, and has taught DJ/production workshops, and licensed songs to be used in movies such as the Superfood Snacks and Eliments for Life promo videos. He's played at festivals such as, Burning Man, Raw Spirit Festival, Source, Mystic Garden Party, and he continues consciously creating his-story as he goes along. (more..)

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A long time resident of the west coast dance community. Solus has been activating the dance floor professionally since 1997. Creating from the embodiment of a dancer. Solus's repertoire has spanned many genre's from ambient expanses, deep down tempo, dubby world fusion, bass driven breaks, to progressive psytrance. The desire to connect with spirit through an evolving mosaic of frequency...the music of the global emergent culure.

Solus has performed at many of the west coast's premier music festivals and events such as Earthdance Northern California, Shambahala, Symbiosis, Oracle Gatherings Diversity, Emerge-N-See, Moontribe, Luminance, Intention and many more....

Solus moved into a new level of DJ / facilitator when he began exploring practices of ecstatic dance as a Shamanic tool. In synergistic meeting with Luna Ravenchide; 10 year veteran teacher of ecstatic dance. Solus co-created workshops and events through her Ekstasis dance company (www.ekstasisdance.com). Which led to study and practice with Leyolah Antara Dekanic founder of Kundalini Dance (www.kundalini-dance.com). Solus took the facilitator training to further his abilities as a guide. Through the intentional raising of consciousness through dance, sound, breath and movement. Merging the modern electronic sounds with ancient tribal, Solus can weave the thread that unites... (more..)

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A-Town is a high energy band that blends elements of Reggae, Funk, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and World Rhythm into a powerful musical experience that makes you want to move. The passionate lyrics and dynamic stage presence of the band's front man, Beau "Arrow" Sheppard, combined with a slamming rhythm section, mesmerizing texture from keys and guitar, and brass to blow the roof off, A-Town delivers the goods! Superb songwriting and outstanding individual musicianship accentuate the amazing synergy that these six musicians bring together as Infusion. (more..)

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Z grew up in Memphis where a culture of music pulsed around him. He lived in the Idaho mountains before moving to Seattle, Washington, in 1986. He was playing his 12-string guitar live in the desert at Burning Man when he discovered the raw minimalistic elements found on his first CD,Water Sines—Tone Poems in the Key of H2O. Z noticed that a persistent, beatless groove delivered in a single key produced a calming effect on the gathered audience. Z pays homage to Indian music and in particular the tambura, a four-string lute used for its drone sound. He gets inspiration from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. Z is a self-taught musician. He’s been playing music for many lifetimes. (more..)

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Carmen Gutierrez aka MAMA CROW is a New York born, Bay Area based musician, healer, activist and singer/songwriter. She has performed with many artists/bands throughout the nation such as Fantuzzi, Chris Berry Trio, X Factor, Mistik, Fun Young Moon, Lila Rose, Antioquia, 2Adam12, Izabella & more. As a sola artista and vixen vocalist, she sings from a deep soul level with a lyrical style all her own. Her gospel, soulful and funky voice partnered with rhythmic acoustic finger picking creates a wash of sound that tugs on heart strings. Her songs are her life's stories that derive from adversities, empowerment with twists of analytical perspectives of the world we live in. MAMA CROW is a song bird that conspires to inspire the masses. (more..)

SaraTone's music comes out in many different ways. Sometimes its all acoustic, with a powerful voice and deep lyrics accompanied by Guitar and Hand Drum. SaraTone brings the big messages, confronting the reality that humans are in the midst of. Her songs offer a new perspective and a sense of Peace and Inspiration. Her style is self dubbed Gospel Folk-Hop, because it is of the folk, its music of and for the people. She is a product of 20th century music so there is no denying the hip-hop and pop based influence. Also, there is no denying the Gospel flare and deep sense of devotion and surrender to the Creator expressed in her musical offering. SaraTone brings a sense of depth that is timeless and ageless rooted in a Tribal sound that is Global. Her lyrical and rhythmic variations are pure testimony. Sara's acoustic music is being more influenced by devotional music, especially Indian Raga and Kirtan and African Gospel, As she is merging many styles with humble intentions of celebrating creation through music and expression. Music to dance to, music to sing out, music that creates a connection and sense of community CON UNITY!! (more..)

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Cornflower is a vocal-instrumentalist who lives for the moment. His music is a mix of many styles and genres, yet it is unique and is too elusive to label. Most importantly, his music has a purpose... like a time capsule from the future, here to help bridge the gap between our world and what is to come.

Cornflower's music emerges intuitively through an 'accapella scat' that is very familiar and tribalistic. He uses 'vocal-percussion' aka Beat-boxing that is not meant for spectacle but to serve as a foundation to his soaring melodies and atmospheric sound effects that bring a depth and richness to the sound wanting to be birthed. Last, but not least, he uses a Loop station that allows him to layer these many vocal-instrumentations into a symphony that if your eyes were closed, you wouldn't believe it was being created solely using his mouth. (more..)

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Mystic Love Grooves with Shaloma and friends, bring songs of love, and peace, and of the freedom that comes from living love. As an outpouring of devotion their songs ring triumphant and victorious.
With fortitude along a mystic warrior's path and with a vision and wit of a philosopher-poet, Shaloma is a troubadour of Love Divine. His music is a message of the Love, Light and Joy which spring from all Things Divine... a passionate message of our heritage and our destiny. He has poetically woven the essence of timeless wisdom into true odes -- songs of thanksgiving, praise, and rejoicing. Musical influences include Bob Marley, John Lennon, Moody Blues, George Harrison, Cat Stevens, and many more like minded musicians.

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Liquid Fire Mantra is a fusion of dance, theatre, and circus. Forest Schrodt founded the company in 1997 in Ashland Oregon. LFM has performed world wide at major music events, festivals, weddings, private events and LFM productions.

The 15 to 45-minute shows integrate many different art forms, creating a multi-dimensional performance. The primary tools are fire and mask dancing, supported by choreography, video projection and a custom-made music score. Shows are also created without fire props,
such as swords, LED lights, fans and dancing wings. Traveling to Bali Indonesia, LFM has studied Balinese dance and is greatly influenced by the Balinese ritual theatre.

Liquid Fire Mantra is also trained in modern dance with Rosalind Schrodt,
which include the methods of Bill Evans, Martha Graham, Bartenieff Fundamentals.
In addition, study of Frey Faust’s Axis Syllabus, Belly dance, Salsa, Swing, Nia, Kung Fu,
Aikido, and many years of yoga. Liquid Fire Mantra’s passion in life is expressed
through memorable performances that invoke hope and inspiration. (more...)

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Johnathan Singer creates light as primarily a spiritual manifestation of the divine reality. With symbolic phenomena and visual imagery he brings into being incomprehensible, omnipresent, transcendent divine radiance that illuminates the all-mind, and glows in the heart.

Johnathan has worked some of the greatest talents in the music and art industry such as Ratdog, Phil Lesh and Friends, Micky heart and Planet Drum, Railroad Earth, Rhythm Devils, Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, David Nelson Band, NRPS, Keller Williams, Zero, Steve Kimock, Tea Leaf Green, Les Claypool, Avalon Allstars, Modereko, DJ Dragonfly, Blue Turtle Seduction, Carribean Allstars, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Umphrys Mcgee, Disco Biscuits, Hot Buttered Rum, Jemimah puddleduck, and performed at Festivals throughout the U.S.including Earthdance, Harmony Festival, Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Gathering of the vibes, Trinity Tribal Stomp and more. (more..)

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With years of experience in color photography, sculpture, light projection and video, Jacob continually augments his prolific collection of photography and video footage to inspire his audience to a state of wonder.

McKean’s work gives us a fresh perspective on the beauty of nature. From his experiences of climbing the mountains of Africa, to his journeys through the jungles of Peru, Jacob honors the processes involved in creating a series of work dedicated to the Natural world and the various cultures that surround it.

McKean's expertise in technology has given him an edge in creating a unique perspective that is immediately recognizable. Using custom-made full circle fish-eye lenses in both still and video Imagery since the early 1990’s, extreme wide angle Lens' create an immersive experience that is both memorable and realistic. This concept plays within McKean's work as different perspectives, or lenses, open people up to a broader view of any setting captured. (more..)

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Videolicious, the primal dance of the senses on the edge of illusion and lucid awakening. Blending nature and technology, space and oceanic seascapes, 3D animation and visionary landscapes, Videolicious dances visual delights to the musical rhythms of creation.

Videolicious is the creative lightning storm of Mr. Boris Karpman. He has been intoxicating audiences since 2003, performing at parties, concerts, and festivals from NY to California. On and off tour for the last 3 years, he calls NYC his home for the moment, and is finishing his first feature film, Punk World, a sci-fi film about the future, telekinesis, dreams, survival and air pollution. He has been preparing a veritable garden of visual enchantment for your eyes to feast on... (more..)

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