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2009 Performing Artists: Melba Moore
  "I'm Still here," written and produced by Shirley Murdock and her husband Dale Degrot, and several top notch songwriters promises to be worth the 10 year wait, and an awesome musical testimony of her trials and triumphant return to the elite inner circle of the artistic elements of this universe. "Sweet Songs of the Soul," her two act one-woman play with music has been touted by critics as "Brilliant," "Authentic," "Inspiring," "Poignant," as well as proof that not only can she sing anything from "Gospel" to "Opera," but that she is absolutely gifted as a storyteller; literally mesmerizing her audiences! She began her career in the ground breaking musical "Hair," where she originated the role of Dionne. During her 18 months in the show, she eventually replaced Dianne Keaton; becoming the first black actress to replace a white actress is a lead role on Broadway. Her credits include "The Melba Moore / Clifton Davis Show," the mini-series "Ellis Island," R & B and POP hits "This Is It," "You Stepped Into My Life," and her Grammy nominated signature "song, "Lean On Me." Directly on the heels of "Hair," came the role of Lutiebelle Gussiemae Jenkins, the innocent southern domestic who falls in love with a fast-talking preacher, in the long running musical, "Purlie," the role which launched her successful TV and recording career.Her show-stopping performance in "Purlie," won Melba the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress In A Musical, again making her the first black actress to do so. In 1996 history repeated itself the third time when Melba took over the role of "Fantine" in the Broadway musical "Les Miserables." She was the first Black actress to step into the leading role in that milestone Broadway musical.Ms. Moore is deeply spiritual, seeking daily wisdom from the Bible. She is an ardent advocate for the rights of children resulting in her "Melba Moore Foundation for Abused & Neglected Children." This multifaceted artist / philanthropist is always reaching deeper, pressing harder, ever challenging herself; keeping her audience on the edge of their seats, knowing that whatever happens next will be at least, as exciting as what happened before. www.melbamoore.com Shilo
  Established in 1997, Shilo has performed at venues all over the United States and in Mexico. Shilo has shared the stage with many well known Country Music Artists; Toby Keith, Gary Alan, Charlie Daniels, Jack Ingram, Diamond Rio, Phil Vasar, Lee Greenwood, Lee Ann Womack, Joe Nichols, John Michael Montgomery, Jake Owens and many more. Shilo prides themselves on their live show, and keeps one of the busiest schedules of any regional country act, playing as many as 100 shows a year. Shilo has signed a recording contract with Clear Diamond Records, and recently released their first single "Dodgin' a Ford in my Chevrolet", which is currently at number 24 on Country's Indy Charts! Keep your ears tuned in for their second single to be released very soon to country radio, "Pick Up in My Pick Up". Shilo is booked over a year in advance. A must see band! Fiddler player, Travis Gow and lead singer, Bryan Brager have an up close and personal style. These two can often be found not only in the audience, but on the tables, and who knows we might even catch them swinging in on a rope! Shilo is the perfect six piece blend of Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Steel Guitar, Bass and Drums. They have enjoyed playing the songs of the country music legends; Hank Williams Sr., Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Hank JR just to name a few. Shilo admires the styles of many southern rock bands, including Skynyrd and great artists like Travis Tritt. Combine all of this and you'll begin to understand what thousands in the Midwest have termed "Being Shiloized". Members of Shilo include: Bryan Brager: Lead Vocals/Guitar. Mike Stoner: Lead Guitar/Vocals. Travis Gow: Fiddle/Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals. Doug Chopson Jr.: Drums. Randy Blankenship: Bass. www.shilohband.com Jean Alain Rousel and THE ONE
  Forms "THE ONE" in February 2007 with Thomas Ottogalli - guitar, Bappa Brondy Brondievski - drums, Nicolas Mirande - bass &, as of November 2007, Loran "Boomer" Meynadier - vox, & continues producing, composing & performing..... Musician (keyboards) , composer, record producer, arranger.... To see Jean's UK/US recording history, go to ..."www.allmusicguide.com" (a "USA Recording Industry-controlled" site).... & type in "Jean Roussel"...in the Artists category Discography ~ 1980 to 2007.... 1980 "In Love" Cheryl Lynn Synthesizers, Arranger, Keyboards 1981 "Ghost in the Machine" The Police Keyboards, Arranger ("Every Little Thing...") 1982 "White Heat" Dusty Springfield Synthesizers, Piano, Composer 1983 "Adrian" Buzy Producer, Arranger, Musical Director, Conductor, Keyboards, Composer 1983 "La Belle & La Bête" Christiane Robichaud & La Belle & La Bête Producer, Arranger, Musical Director, Conductor, Keyboards, Composer 1983 "Insomnie" Buzy Producer, Arranger, Musical Director, Conductor, Keyboards 1983 "Mes Photos Couleur" Jeane Manson Producer, Arranger, Musical Director, Conductor, Keyboards 1983 "Robert Charlebois (aka Je T'aime Comme un Fou)" Robert Charlebois Arranger, Keyboards, Producer 1984 "Mask" Roger Glover ("Deep Purple") Keyboards, Group Member 1984 "Legend" Bob Marley & The Wailers "No Woman No Cry", "Natty Dread" Hammond Organ, Keyboards, Arranger 1984 "Aime Moi" Julein Clerc Composer 1985 "Preferences" Julein Clerc Composer , Arranger, Keyboards 1986 "Every Breath You Take: The Singles" The Police Keyboards, Arranger ("Every Little Thing...") 1987 "Classics, Vol. 24" Cat Stevens >Keyboards, Hammond Organ, String Arrangements, Brass Arrangements 1987 "Incognito" Greatest Hits Celine Dion *Producer, Arranger, Composer, Conducter, Engineer, Keyboards 1987 "Les Aventures à l'Eau" Julein Clerc Composer 1988 "Serious Business" Brian Greenway Keyboards, Arranger 1991 "Charlebois, Vol. 1" Robert Charlebois Arranger, Keyboards 1992 "Sweet Dreams: The Anthology" Roy Buchanan Producer, Keyboards 1992 "Troubadour: The Definitive Collection" 1992 "Demis Roussos" Demis Roussos Producer, Keyboards, Arranger, Composer 1993 "Message In A Box" The Police Keyboards, Arranger ("Every Little Thing...") 1994 "1964-1976 Donovan Classics" Donovan Clavinet, Keyboards 1995 "Every Breath You Take: The Classics" The Police Keyboards, Arranger ("Every Little Thing...") 1996 "Best of Jeane Manson: Une Americaine a Paris" Jeane Manson Producer, Arranger, Keyboards 1996 "Numbers/Izitso/Back to Earth [Box]" Cat Stevens *Producer, Multi Instruments, String Arrangements, Brass Arrangement 1996 "Simple Songs" Tim Hardin Organ, Piano 1997 "The Very Best Of Sting & The Police" Sting & The Police Keyboards, Arranger ("Every Little Thing...") 1998 "Don Everly/Sunset Towers" Don Everly Synthesizer, Keyboards 1999 "Jeane Manson" Jeane Manson Producer, Arranger, Director, Engineer, Keyboards 2000 "No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology" Sandy Denny Keyboards 2000 "Vis Ta Vie" Jeane Manson Producer, Arranger, Director, Engineer, Keyboards, Musical Direction, Digital Layout 2001 "On the Road to Find Out" Cat Stevens Keyboards, String Arrangements, Bass Arrangement 2002 "Best of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology" Robert Palmer Keyboards, Clavinet 2003 "Best of Paul Kossoff" Paul Kossoff Producer 2004 "Boxful of Treasures" Sandy Denny Keyboards 2004 "Cosmic Wheels/Essence to Essence" Donovan Clavinet 2004 "Majikat: Earth Tour 1976 [DVD]" Cat Stevens Organ, Synthesizer, Piano (Electric), Clavinet 2004 "Majikat: Earth Tour 1976 Cat Stevens" Organ, Synthesizer, Piano (Electric), Clavinet 2005 "Bewitched: Music From The Motion Picture" Various Artists The Police ("Every Little Thing..."), Keyboards, Arranger 2005 "Gold" Cat Stevens Keyboards, String Arrangements, Brass Arrangement 2005 "Naked" Benjamin Zephaniah Composer, Synths, co-Arranger, Keyboards 2005 "On Ne Change Pas" Greatest Hits Celine Dion Producer, Arranger, Composer, Conducter, Engineer, Keyboards 2005 "Majikat: Earth Tour 1976 [Special Edition DVD]" Cat Stevens Organ, Synthesizer, Piano (Electric), Clavinet 2006 "Cat Stevens Box Set" Cat Stevens Keyboards, String Arrangements, Brass Arrangement 2006 "An Other Cup [Deluxe Edition]" Yusuf Islam Vox Organ, Keyboards 2007 "Simple Songs of Freedom: The Tim Hardin Collection" Tim Hardin Organ, Piano 2007 "Morningside" Danny McBride Piano 2007 "Catherine Simoni - Home To Me" Catherine Simoni (Prod. Peter Todd) Engineer, Arranger, Keyboards 2007 "The Magician" Sonny Diamond *Producer, Composer, Arranger, Engineer, Keyboards, Bass, Conductor 2007 "de Rosa" de Rosa Keyboards, Composer 2007 "Tribute To Roy Buchanan" Fred Chapellier Producer, Keyboards, Composer 2007 "The Authenic Breno Brown" Breno Brown Producer, Composer, Arranger, Keyboards 2007 "The One" The One Producer, Composer, Arranger, Keyboards www.myspace.com/jeanalainrousel Nick Sterling
  In 2006 Nick moved on to performing stadium shows and appeared with such acts as Buckcherry, Eric Johnson, and Army of Anyone (Stone Temple Pilots & Filter) as well as an unforgettable performance at the 2006 Lake Havasu Rockfest where Nick headlined the main stage along side The Black Crowes, Buckcherry, Lit, Live, Cheap Trick, The Doobie Brothers, Gov't Mule and Blues Traveler. In 2007 Nick began work on his 3rd album. This time trying his had at co-writing, for a few songs, with some of today's biggest songwriters. Including Trey Bruce and Matthew Gerrard. "Nick is currently in pre-production for his 3rd album and recording will start in early 2008 with a legendary producer". www.nicksterling.com MAMADOU
  World Beat travels from West Africa to the Czech Republic to the United States, meeting in Boston, MA for an eclectic blend of exotic rhythms and powerful percussion jams that will set your feet and spirit dancing! Weaving together diverse musical traditions with the powerful rhythms of West Africa, the unique and high energy music of MAMADOU sets feet and spirits dancing. The band performs original music based on authentic African rhythms and arrangements, composed by Mamadou Diop of Dakar, Sénégal, who takes these fundamental African rhythms and layers them throughout his music. At the heart of MAMADOU's music is the drum. Powerful are the rhythms of Sénégal, making a connection with the soul of each listener. Each musician is given command of separate, offset rhythms, making this music among the most danceable around. Sung in Wolof (Mamadou Diop's native language), French, and English, the songs speak of the importance of love, friendship, and spirit; all in a manner that transcends language and cultural barriers. MAMADOU has been enthusiastically received by club and festival audiences who welcome the opportunity to experience their joyful combination of musical genres. www.mamadou.com The Fallout Theory
  Their debut album "So Happy You're Not Here" was released in late 2005 throughout UK, Europe and Japan. Won a place on the 2005 Taste Of Chaos Tour in which they shared the stage with the likes of Funeral For Friend, The Used, Killswitch Engage, Story of the year and many more. Work on the follow up album is complete and awaiting release. As well as perfecting their Melodic blasts of power The Fallout Theory, with an average age of 21, have spent nearly every waking day playing all over the UK and are now set to take their formidable live show further a field. http://www.myspace.com/thefallouttheory Billy Redfield
  Working with an uber- talented studio team that includes producer Chris Keup (Jason Mraz, Josh Kelly) and engineer Stewart Myers (Rachel Yamagata, Lifehouse) "Two Steps" is an impressive effort for the 26 year old Maryland-native;especially considering he's a relative newcomer to the art of songwriting. Full of tasteful guitar phrasings, shuffling beats and lilting Hammond B-3, Redfield's musical reference points clearly extend beyond his birth date. "Guys like David Gray and Dave Matthews really changed my way of approaching writing songs," Redfield admits. Redfield recently received honorable mention in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition for his track "Die for You" no easy feat considering the sheer number of entries and a panel of judges that includes Frank Black, Tom Waits, and the Strokes' Julian Casablancas. It's recognition like this that the soft-spoken Redfield doesn't take lightly. "It was pretty amazing [to win]. It was really validating." Redfield's continued evolution as a young songwriter continues lyrically, where on pensive numbers like "Miss Melissa" he sings, "And I'm trying to melt the pain/But each day goes/And I'm nailed to the ghost/The weight of it all keeps my face long/I Miss Melissa." "I write from a personal point of view;it's what I know best," admits Redfield. And it's clearly what his fans;who've cleverly dubbed themselves "redheads"relate to most. The coming months will look to see Redfield expand his flame-colored flocks and continue to hone his songwriting chops on the road in support of "Two Steps Closer." A title, which based on his current round of career success, could prove prescient. www.billyredfield.com Soul Bomb
 The band Soul Bomb, first came alive in January 2006 when 3 friends got together to create a unique sounding project. Math Menard (bass, back vocals) and former drummer, S.B liked some of Ian's pre-recorded compositions so much that the band decided to re-work and re-record the tracks using a different approach. Two new songs "Broken Down Angel" and "Got To Get Away" were also created out of inspiration and recorded. A year later, 10 songs were recorded, an album was ready to be launched and venues were waiting to be rocked! In October 2007, after former drummer S.B was dismissed from the band, Jack MacGregor became the band's new drummer. Also, in January 2008, Laffy joined Soul Bomb to become a permanent member. The band's dream is to tour the world, play music and perform for the rest of their lives. www.myspace.com/soulbombband Nikos & No Regrets
  Nikos Frangiskatos started his career as the frontman of the talented and highly acclaimed Dutch rock band No Regrets (www.myspace.com/noregretsrocks)
Writing lyrics and composing tunes is what he spent most of his time with. Music is Nikos life, his passion, his everything. Getting the opportunity to do what he does best is like a gift. Being able to share his passion and ideas with the world is his big dream.
Nikos strongly believes music can make this world a better place........music can make that change. Though Nikos is widely known as the "charismatic lead singer" of No Regrets, he decided to take his music a step further. Recently Nikos started a solo project (www.myspace.com/nikossingersongwriter) to expand his musical creativity and ideas. With the help of his best friend Martijn Wit (the guitar player of No Regrets) he created his first album. The two friends have known each other for ten years and both share this passion for music. With the hope to be discovered as a talented artist, the two friends decided to record these songs with just a computer, a mic and a few percussion instruments. A talented guitar player together with a talented singer-songwriter created some feel good songs together with some sad love songs. The songs represent the story of the life of Nikos, his experiences, his feelings. They will take you with him on his musical journey. &nb! sp; "Peace means to me not only to fight againt War but it also represents to me the fight for human rights, for love and a better understanding towards each other regarding the fact we're all equal. Poor, rich, men or women, muslim or christian.......we all can stop the war if we just want to........Believe we can and then WE WILL". Out of the Blue
 Michael Deneau lead vocals and rhythm guitar: He picked up the guitar at age five and has been playing ever since, He has been writing and performing his own songs for many years, His lead vocals are reminiscent of Clapton; his early influences were Elvis, Willie Nelson, Santana and Led Zeppelin to name only a few. His passion for music only slightly outweighs his versatility and sheer talent. He composed the melodies and wrote the lyrics for the debut self titled release "Out of the Blue" Then the Band improved them…
Bass player Don DeGroft, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, California, and began playing guitar in his twenties. Later on, he switched to bass guitar as a result of sibling pressure and was influenced by such blues greats as Ray Charles and others. Don has played with Mike for several years, and is one of the most talented bass players in the north state.
Drummer Jimmy Pryor influences include Stewart Copeland and The Dave Mathews Band just to name a couple. He has melded effortlessly with this band, lending his own talent, flavor and input for completion and balance.
Ruben Lopez is the lead guitar player, and is one of the hottest lead guitar players in Northern California. He has Santana like style that is filled with rich soul and feeling along with blazing speed and accuracy in each and every note. He attended the Boston Institute of Music for several years before moving to Mount Shasta and playing with the band.
Out of the blue recently wrote and recorded an adaptation from an A cappella song written by Willie Nelson called "A peaceful Solution". The song itself explores the harsh landscape of war through lyrics and the solo by Ruben Lopez is quite moving. The band Has released this song and is available for purchase on their myspace page now! Their debut self titled release "Out of the Blue" will be available on itunes stores including: Rhapsody, Napster, Groupie tunes and Amazon MP3 in the early part of 2008. Out of the Blue has made a pledge to the I.A.V.A.(Iraq Afghanistan veterans of America) To donate the proceeds they receive from the mp3 sale of "A peaceful Solution" as a gesture of appreciation to our brave Men and Women who serve our Nation.
You can visit the links below for more information on "Out of the blue" and Willie Nelsons Peace research institute.
http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/485/a-peaceful-solution-out-of-the-blue.html Andrew Bayuk
  The sound is familiar yet fresh, a blend of funky folk rock that packs a punch. Andrew Bayuk is an imaginative songwriter and talented guitarist whose heartfelt vocals draw you in, with lyrics that keep you wanting more. In addition to his more conventional songs about life and love, Andrew is determined to play songs for people who still care about our less fortunate fellow citizens, are fed up with the unfettering of big business at the expense of the public, are tired of having our environment compromised so the rich can get richer, are tired of being lied to and led into an illegal war for oil, and still have the dream of a solid decent America that is strong at home and respected around the world. Like many, many people, Andrew does support the troops, but NOT the war. Featured on radio and television, Andrew's music is finding it way to a mainstream audience, and he has also made a splash online with his new singles, "Think Peace" and "Through the Eyes of the Other". He continues to play at benefits and events for peace and the environment. Andrew has won 4 awards on American Idol Underground, the online version of American Idol, in the Folk Division. He has been featured on the Top 10 of Neil Young's "Songs of the Times". His first CD, Mixed Messages, is available HERE, and also on i-Tunes. You can read a full length review of this CD HERE. He is currently in the studio working on his second full length CD, and will also soon release a live unplugged CD called "The America Weigh". Andrew has a passion for ancient Egypt. Currently he is also working on an EP CD which contains songs about various aspects of ancient Egypt. One such song, called "Weighing of the Heart" is included on his first CD. Another will debut on his upcoming second full length CD. He created and maintains one of the original, largest and most comprehensive ancient Egypt websites called Guardian's Egypt. Here you can explore the pyramids, tombs, temples of Egypt, breaking news, mummies, hieroglyphs, exhibits and much more. He also created and maintains "The Plateau", Official Website of Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Department. On this website you can learn all about the ongoing excavations in Egypt, including news about the Great Pyramid, Golden mummies, newly opened tombs and more. |
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