2003 FESTIVAL BANDS
Stolen Ogre
Stolen Ogre formed in early 1997 under the cloudy skies of Seattle Washington after Blues Traveler Drummer and H.O.R.D.E. co-founder Brendan Hill and Keyboardist Michael McMorrow met while touring on the 1996 Festival. www.stolenogre.com
Jair
A genre-busting fusion artist whose music and lyrics are a reflection into the complexity of human experience and a need for inter-connection and community.
Jair is the founder, lead guitarist and vocalist of the band Theurgic Seed, which produced the multi-media DVD & CD set This is not a (c/s)ell. He is currently working on his first solo acoustic album. www.jair.tv
Thunder Cloud
Created in the Northcoast California redwoods to heal and create Sacred Hoop of all life with a fiery mix of heavy blues, hard rock, tribal voices, and thunderous power; a message of universal love and makings of positive change.
ThunderCloud is: Andrzej Banaskiewicz, Elmo Watt, Sandy Willow Wind, Samuel John Wallingford Wilmurt, Bruce K'os, and James Adams
Brothers of Max Catharsis (BMC)
An all instrumental power trio from Seattle, playing an electrifying blend of rock, jazz and blues, with large doses of African and East Indian vibes. Rich and melodic tones evoke a spooky and spiritual feel.
Have been making music in the Seattle area for 6 years; just released their second CD "Collective Reverie"-their first made Jambands.com's top 50 albums list in 2001. www.brothersofmaxcatharsis.com
Earthtone
From Steamboat Springs, Colorado, playing a musical soup spiced with funk, jazz, tribal, reggae, world and rock'n'roll causing "uncontrollable groove sessions" wherever they play. Middle Eastern and Asian influences can induce trance-like states in the crowd.
They have expanded their original sound based in tribal hypnotic jams to include drum and guitar plus an assortment of electric and non-electric percussion instruments, which gives them a range from traditional Indian music to Phish and the Grateful Dead.
Jupiter Hollow
From Eugene, Oregon via Springfield, Missouri. This jam band incorporates many styles to create a worldly blend of improvisation-based music that will keep you on your feet and dancing.
The band began in 1992 in Missouri, and moved to the Northwest 3 years ago. Their second CD is due out this spring, and they plan to tour consistently. Their influences are so wide-ranging; they feel they can appeal to any age group.
Love Scene Clear
Cosmic music organically grown in upstate New York. Inspired vocal harmonies backed by silver flute, tribal percussion and 12-string acoustic guitar. Their shows are interactive events that move people into ecstatic dance and meditative journeys.
LSC has recently finished recording their first full-length album, Wave of Grace. Their 2002 tour brought their music to the intimate setting of yoga centers and large venues like the International World Peace Sanctuary.
Windsong & Kat del Rio
A Southern Oregon duo with beautifully blending harmonies and rhythmic world beat influenced original folk and soul music. Strong women singing in celebration and protection of Mother Earth.
Windsong is originally from British Columbia and has been writing and sharing her music for over twenty years. Her solo recordings are Carry Me and Mother I Feel You. Kat del Rio, formerly Kat Burger, is originally from Texas. Her solo recording is Sol Feather.
Americanistan
From Eugene, presenting Middle Eastern dance and music with a unique American twist. Dance performances encompass a range from Tribal to Cabaret, accompanied by traditional instruments and silver flute.
The troupe consists of Hannah Lea, Naia Lea, Dunya al Hannah, Astryd de Michele, Merry Awazee Newcomer, Jeannie Anderson, Wayne "Omar" Gilbertson, and David "Pan" Wilson. Their exotic sound features some truly unusual instruments, including harmonium, kanoon, the suma and nay, bazouki, dumbek and tar. www.americanistan.com
Dale and the Siskiyou Mountain Boys
Formed in the Illinois Valley in 1996 and playing old time country and bluegrass music in their own distinctive yet traditional style.
Featuring Dale Hopper on vocals and rhythm guitar, Bruce March on bass, George Shook on banjo, Randal Cranor on dobro, and Tony Askins on fiddle and harmony vocals. Musical backgrounds in church choir, high school rock bands, classical piano and violin led to a long-term commitment to bluegrass and country music.
The Non-Prophets
Eclectic Electric Rock n' Roll from Humboldt County, California. Their music draws on blues, jazz, funk, Latin, Celtic and classic rock, but is infused with originality, poetic quality, powerful imagery and improvisational elements.
Composed of Cameron Cleaves, lead singer/guitar, Lloyd Hauskins, lead guitar, Michael Beyer on drums, and bassist Lars Madsen. What started as guitars and congas around remote campfires in 1986 has grown steadily into a hot, tight and very original rock 'n' roll band. They have two CD's, Tree of Life, and Spiral, which features Vince Welnick on several tracks. www.thenonprophets.com
Sisters of the Revolution
The musical component of the Oxygen Collective, creating anti-corporate music best described as "rootsy folk-punk". Their songs weave together the deeply personal with larger concerns about the environment and social justice.
The Sisters are five women, two of whom are over 55, and the rest below 25; they appeal to grandmothers and skate punks alike. They express the anger and joy of a new generation, with such lyrics as "we are the ones we've been waiting for." www.o2collective.org/music
Broadfunk
A musical gumbo of pop, funk, soul, metal, rap, jazz, blues, rock, and reggae, with a tap dancer to tie all the flavors together. Have been playing in Eugene for a couple of years.
They have produced a CD. Drums: Joel Albrecht; Guitar: Art Hio; Tap, Percussion: Dawn Cypress Broadnax; Bass, Lead Vocal: Troy Cypress Broadnax. www.broadfunk.com
Artis the Spoonman
Civil-minded, global conscious rhythm and rhyme. A living myth...a state-of-the-art cultural legend; this world-renowned spoonplayer and poet will change your life - or at least your ideas on cutlery.
Artis has performed on the award-winning MTV video by Soundgarden, A Prairie Home Companion, David Letterman, BBC TV, FUJI TV, The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and sidewalks and bars from Munich to Singapore.
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