2004 ACTS - Check here for the schedule!
The festival included three fun-filled days of musical performances.
ALBINO! - HEAVY HEAVY AFROBEAT with members of Fela Kuti, Sonny Okosun, Spearhead, Hamsa Lila, and Will Bernard & Motherbug.. http://www.albinoband.com/
JEN AMBROSE - Jen Ambrose blends folk, blues, and world music into an earthy style that is in one moment melodic and subtle, and in the next deep and gritty. Her vocals are strong, soulful and penetrating, supported by a guitar style that ranges from driving rhythms to intricate finger and flat-picking. The poetry of her lyrics speaks to a changing humanity within a changing world.... they sing to what is real, natural and raw. http://www.jenambrose.com
BIG ISLAND SHINDIG - The BIG ISLAND SHINDIG packs a powerful punch from their multi-style arsenal. From blues to bluegrass, rock to funk, latin & jazz, the SHINDIG will grab a style, carve & chisel it... reshaping it into their own. Musically conscious and always listening, the SHINDIG creates a live energy on stage that captures a space leading listeners down a spiraling musical joyride! http://www.bigislandshindig.com
THERESE CARLETON - Residing in the Portland, Oregon area with her family, Therese has come from Detroit by way of Nashville, Tennessee for 13 years. She is a singer, songwriter and musician with 2 cds available. Her style cannot be summed up into a single heading as she incorporates a variety of different feels and grooves. Her lyrics touch the soul, enlighten, soothe, inspire and entertain.
THE DAVID NELSON BAND - David Nelson has deep roots in the Bay Area music scene. As founding member of both The Wildwood Boys and New Riders of the Purple Sage [NRPS], Nelson -- along with musical compatriots Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia -- played a formative role in establishing what became known as the San Francisco sound. During his years with NRPS, the band created several classic albums for Columbia Records, and David's inimitable vocal on the hit Panama Red sparked a counter-culture anthem, while earning the band a gold record. In addition, he performed with the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band, appearing on their Almost Acoustic release, and he made important contributions to the classic Grateful Dead albums American Beauty, Workingman's Dead, and Aoxomoxoa.
The David Nelson Band [DNB] has been making magic with its music since l994. The DNB sound is a true collaborative effort among musicians with well-established and fruitful careers. Lead guitar/pedal steel player Barry Sless (Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz) consistently has mesmerized audiences with his shimmering melodic lines and exploratory solos. Mookie Siegel's (Ratdog, Kingfish) keyboard, accordion, and vocal styles bring to the band a rollicking bayou sound, while spinning graceful threads of color and texture. Bass player/vocalist Bill Laymon (NRPS, Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company) and drummer Charlie Crane (Cowboy Jazz, Uptown Rhythm Kings) are capable of jamming with the best. Together, the rhythmic duo provides a solid foundation for the DNB's songs, while simultaneously anchoring and driving home the band's infectious grooves. http://www.nelsonband.com
FIGURES OF SPEECH - Figures of Speech is a melting pot of musical influences...rock, hip hop, country, reggae, ragtime & the Simpsons...played by four friends who love to see people smile and have a good time. (Scott, Josh, Mattie, Dane & special guests)
JOULES GRAVES - Joules found her love of performing and the joy of music that inspires people to sing and dance together. Joules will be singing for the celebration of Life and the unified prayer for Peace. http://www.joulesgraves.com/
DOUG GREEN - Once again we are pleased to have Doug as our festival MC throughout the weekend. His wise words, kindness, and humor are sure to keep the energy flowing!
GROUNDSCORE - Groundscore incorporates the distilled grooves of reggae and funk with the subtle flares of jazz and latin styles. They offer a diverse and dynamic experience that has been shared and enjoyed by an equally broad base of people. Groundscore is out of Portland, Oregon. http://www.groundscoremusic.com/
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 7 years ago. http://www.jupiterhollow.com
LUNAR GRAVY- "Psychedelic Rock for your Soul" Lunar Gravy began in 1998. The current group solidified in 2003 and are soon to take off on a national tour. Long improvisational jams highlighting ingredients from all four musicians are a key part of each live performance. The meaningful lyrics examine heavy subject matter. Lunar Gravy was recently featured in Relix magazine. http://www.relix.xom/gi-bin/content_details.cgi?id+1059 http://www.lunargravy.com
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. http://www.thenonprophets.com
The Non-Prophets 2004
RESIDENT ANTI-HERO - Resident Anti-Hero is a hip-hop group based in the Olympia/Seattle area, consisting of Chris Richards(Snoopy) and Dante Zuniga-West (Entity). Each note, word, rhythm, rhyme, transition and verse is intentionally places to create thoughtfully constructed songs. http://www.spacegnomerecords.com/
ERIK STITT - A highlight of our Community Village, Erik Stitt weaves amazing melodies on a variety of indigenous instruments and Native flutes. http://www.humboldtmusic.com/erikstitt
SWEET ISLAND THYME - Blends funk, rock , folk, island, swing and psychedelia to create a delicious sound. They specialize in odd time danceable grooves, mixed with spicy rhythms, to create an exciting repertoire of original songs, spaced with unique covers, and free flowing jams. http://www.sweetislandthyme.com/
KELLY THIBODEAUX... PAPA T - Papa T (Austin, TX) is a dynamic fiddle/harmonica and guitar duo that will get you on your feet with it's Swamp Rockin' beat. This is music that will roll you down Bourbon Street or lead you into the darkest swamps, music so eminently danceable almost no one - young or old - can resist. www.PapaT.us and www.etouffee.com
UPRITE DUB ORCHESTRA - Hailing forward the Dub Reggae and Rudeboy styles comes Uprite dub Orchestra from Portland, Oregon. Purveyors of finely crafted downtempo beats and high-energy party music since 2001, Uprite dub's continued mission is to bring Reggae, Ska, Hip-hop and Jazz/Rock music into the future. http://www.upritedub.com
uprite dub orchestra 2004
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