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WorldArts Music presents The Clouds Below.
The Clouds Below began as an inspired idea by Malcolm Guess and Benjamin Jones. While working on remixes for their band Kaura, whom Ben and Malcolm founded and perform with; they accumulated a number of songs that they felt deserved to become it's own entity. Having both been fans of electronic music for a long time and having always talked about the idea of working together on an electronic project...The Clouds Below was born. Mixing styles of Glitch Hop, Rock, Bass and Downtempo; The Clouds Below released their first 5 song EP on July 30th 2013. Bringing their music and musicianship to the stage, The Clouds Below is an engaging visual and visceral experience with the addition of unique and impacting light show.
Alyeska is both the archaic spelling of Alaska and the name LA-based Montana native Alaska Reid chose for her "fuzz pop" band
Mothlight is a 3 piece dream pop outfit from Los Angeles, CA. It has been called, at times, chillwave, dream pop, psychedelic pop. Blog Diamond Deposits described Annie as “Packing immense sky high vocals set among a lush psychedelic sheen of sunlit melodies. It’s quite the treat for the ears!” and German blog, Orange Peel, compared our sound “à la M83 oder Fleet Foxes.” Initially the solo project of Matt Billings, Mothlight released 3 EPs from 2008-2012. Matt joined with longtime friend, Grant Stevens, to release the Calico LP (2014) and after a year or so of writing new material the duo found and recruited drummer Andrew Smith and it’s been a happy marriage ever since. Mothlight will be releasing a new EP in early spring 2016.
Born and raised in the small country town of Pearl River, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, John has been involved in ministry for a little over six years after discovering his passion to pursue music beginning in high school. Currently John leads worship every Sunday evening at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans and during the week he travels throughout the country ministering, praying and worshipping at churches, schools and universities meeting people but most importantly inviting people to meet Jesus.
Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in AZ and WXIN in RI.
Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in AZ and WXIN in RI.
Initially launching into the underground scene, Gone Avery, evolved into an energetic Alternative Rock band in 2012. Following the release of \"Left and Forgotten\", the Southern California based quartet started establishing themselves in many of the well-known venues in Los Angeles and Orange County. They frequently play at venues such as The House of Blues, The Roxy, The Whisky and The Slidebar. Also, having the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Sick Puppies, Set Your Goals, Too Short, T-Mills, The Who Show, April Sixth, The Summer Set and The Downtown Fiction to name a few.
Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in AZ and WXIN in RI.
The band draws on a wide range of influences, citing acts from Arcade Fire, Billy Joel, Foster the People, Michael Jackson, The Killers, The Beach Boys, Weezer, Queen, and so much more. \"I think if you want to find success as a band, you can blend in with a genre that is on the rise and have a nice record deal, followers, and radio play for a few years. But if you want to have a career, and real fans, you need to create something that is new. The bands I respect the most, and seem to have survived, are those that have created a sound that was different than the bulk of the music being produced at that time\" says lead vocalist and guitarist Ryan Kilpatrick.
They began writing the songs for the new EP at a very crucial time in their lives. They had all graduated college and were fully invested in the real world. They were finally coming to terms with what being an adult meant to each of them. \"We believe that every song should flow naturally and that every detail should serve an artistic purpose. We added tempo changes where it made sense and explored varying chord progressions,\" says guitarist Heath Farmer. Accordingly, the songs lyrically take hold of themes such as coming of age, finding love (not only for a girl, but for life), establishing trust, and fighting through difficult times.
Since July of 2014, they've undergone the knife and emerged as Island Apollo, a name derived from the artificial islands off the coast of Long Beach Bay, each of which is named after an Apollo astronaut. Adamant about establishing a presence in the LA music scene, their attempts to create something new and lasting have not gone unnoticed. Despite only having a handful of shows with their new identity, Island Apollo is gearing up to be one of the most sought after bands in the area. The newly monikered indie rock outfit has already established that sweet, danceable type of indie rock that is capable of suiting any mood with perfection. Be it gearing up for a night out, contemplating the loss of something or someone special, or starting a new chapter of your life, Island Apollo will be right there with you.
Having gained a seriously considerable following, Island Apollo is off to new and exciting things. After originally forming a band as teenagers in Irvine, California, the five indie rockers were able to pick up airplay on KROQ, win Orange County's \"Best Pop Artist\" from the OC Music Awards, open for Capital Cities and Third Eye Blind, and even managed to get a song placed in a commercial with Kate Upton. The band established themselves as one of LA’s hottest bands to watch with a slew of headline shows at legendary venues like The Roxy, The Troubadour, The Viper Room, and more. The band soon developed a reputation as one of the most licensed unsigned artists in So-Cal with songs appearing weekly on FOX Sports, CBS, TeenNick, VH1, USA Network, and national marketing campaigns for Sobe Drinks and Sprint.
Since formation in 2010, the group has lived through its fair share of happiness and heartbreak, member changes, shifting influences, and requests to “play quieter.” Now with a solid foundation, Great States plans on taking the necessary steps to grow their music and continue sharing it with anyone willing to listen.
There is something to be said about releasing a record independently; it isn’t glamorous. Time – there isn’t enough of it. Energy – there isn’t enough of it. Money – there isn’t enough of it. Dreams of million dollar studios are quickly replaced by university basements, vocal booths by bedroom closets, and record deals by personal bank accounts. However, every once in a while the right group of people will find themselves together, and no amount of obstacles or pipe dreams can deter them from creating and sharing their music.
Great States’ debut full-length, entitled Gatsby, takes a small glimpse into three and half years of hard work and perseverance. “We’re very happy with what we’ve accomplished over the last few years. Before last May [2013], the idea of releasing an entire record seemed inconceivable… and yet here we are. ‘Gatsby’ really is more than just the four of us; a lot of our fellow artists, friends, and family have left their mark on the album in some way or another. It really is community music for us.”
Great States is an alternative rock band that employs modern instrumentals, beautiful vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics to create a truly "one-of-a-kind" sound that mirrors the uniqueness of the Great Southwest. They are now currently supporting the upcoming label re-release of their debut full-length record “Gatsby” (expected February 2016) and first music video/short-film for “Puget Sound, WA.” Premiered back in April 2014, Puget Sound has since been screened at both the Albuquerque Film and Media Experience and Filmstock New Mexico festivals.
Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dream and taking daily steps to become everything he's ever wanted to be. He signed with Cisco Adler and Bananabeat records and has never looked back. Together they crafted his raw talent into the well rounded artist he is now at only 18. He recently has co-written Cody Simpson's single "Flower" and Co-wrote and is featured on West Virginia rapper Huey Mack's song "Things Change" which is getting radio play all over Canada right now. Goody Grace is poised to be the answer to his own question. Can a kid from small town Manitoba with a big dream make it? The answer is yes and it will be a pleasure to watch this kid take over the entire world with his talent and charm. Stay tuned and follow the young future...
Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dream and taking daily steps to become everything he's ever wanted to be. He signed with Cisco Adler and Bananabeat records and has never looked back. Together they crafted his raw talent into the well rounded artist he is now at only 18. He recently has co-written Cody Simpson's single "Flower" and Co-wrote and is featured on West Virginia rapper Huey Mack's song "Things Change" which is getting radio play all over Canada right now. Goody Grace is poised to be the answer to his own question. Can a kid from small town Manitoba with a big dream make it? The answer is yes and it will be a pleasure to watch this kid take over the entire world with his talent and charm. Stay tuned and follow the young future...
Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dream and taking daily steps to become everything he's ever wanted to be. He signed with Cisco Adler and Bananabeat records and has never looked back. Together they crafted his raw talent into the well rounded artist he is now at only 18. He recently has co-written Cody Simpson's single "Flower" and Co-wrote and is featured on West Virginia rapper Huey Mack's song "Things Change" which is getting radio play all over Canada right now. Goody Grace is poised to be the answer to his own question. Can a kid from small town Manitoba with a big dream make it? The answer is yes and it will be a pleasure to watch this kid take over the entire world with his talent and charm. Stay tuned and follow the young future...
When Jess was 20, she won the state-wide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. In 2013, she took first place in a local singer/songwriter competition that took place over the course of 8 weeks at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, she has performed at venues opening for both national and local acts across the southeast.
When Jess was 20, she won the state-wide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. In 2013, she took first place in a local singer/songwriter competition that took place over the course of 8 weeks at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, she has performed at venues opening for both national and local acts across the southeast.
Jessica Meuse (also known as Jess Meuse) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama. She has been performing in public since the age of 10. In 2011, she self-released a debut album called "What's So Hard About Bein' A Man," with 9 original tracks. In addition to singing, writing, and performing, Jessica has always had a background heavy in music and plays several instruments; she is classically trained on violin, and self-taught at guitar and piano.
Making music is in Justin’s genes.
His father, Ernest “Oldie” Garner, performed as a percussionist with the soul/funk band The Rockin’ Imperials. Ernest passed when Justin was only two years old, but he left to his son the gift of music and determination to continue his legacy. Justin has been a tribute to that legacy ever since, especially when he returned to his hometown to perform a special concert in the old rehearsal space of his late father’s band. “My dad passed when I was two, and all that I was left with were photos and old recordings of his band. This concert served as a chance for me to connect with him musically, by standing where he stood, and performing music where he once performed.”
Holding a Bachelor’s in marketing, Justin has been able to work the ins and outs of the music industry. His knowledge of business coupled with his musical ability has landed him many mainstream opportunities, including highly coveted chart positions on iTunes and other storefronts. He has performed around the United States as a supporting act for recording artists Trey Songz, Big Sean, Fantasia, Keri Hilson and many more.
Other huge accomplishments for Justin have certainly come from his marketing skills, as he has been able to expertly place his voice in all the right places. From YouTube, he received millions of views for his series of covers and remixes to songs by Beyoncé, Katy Perry and other top artists. The success of his cover videos led him to creating original music, leading to a bevy of musical achievements.
In 2012, Justin was listed as Amazon.com’s Artist on the Rise and as New & Notable - triumphs typically reserved for artists signed to major labels. Through the social media network MySpace, Justin was a featured new artist, catching the attention of music enthusiasts and industry heavyweights. In 2013, he was listed as New & Noteworthy and Artist to Watch on iTunes.
Justin has two full-length albums, I Am (2014) and Year One (2013). His next project 7, a seven-track EP, will be released in the spring. “I wanted to record seven songs in seven days. I locked myself in the studio and just wrote about everything that came to my mind. Instead of focusing on industry sounds, I went in a more organic direction and incorporated live elements. Lyrically and vocally, I wanted this body of work to be more passionate, heartfelt, and soulful.”
With no intention of slowing down, Justin intensely records and performs with only one priority – his fans. Justin’s evolution as an artist, songwriter and vocal arranger is remarkable. His drive and ambition for creating music is unrelenting.
On Feb. 12, his album I Am had debuted on iTunes Japan R&B/Soul charts at #19. By the middle of that same day, it had surpassed Beyoncé’s self-titled project to grab the #1 spot. “It speaks volumes when you have an entire country that believes in you and your music that much, to where you’re number one,” says Justin. “That in itself is just completely unbelievable.”
But with Justin’s talent, nothing really is unbelievable.
From the moment before the small town, Plaquemine, LA born singer steps onstage, the audience can feel that something big is going to happen. His stage presence beckons the crowd to sing and dance along, while he croons with a crisp voice in a variety of pitches. With a vocal prowess influenced by singing in the church choir and studying the harmonies of musical greats as a child, Justin captivates listeners. “I want people to see and feel who I am - a singer, songwriter and musician. When I’m on stage or in the studio, I can just be myself - I just want to make great music.”
Justin Garner is one of the most original Pop/R&B artists of his time. So it just wouldn’t be fair to call him a copycat… Unless you just so happen to be referring to MTV’s new show “Copycat”, because in that case, Justin is the ultimate copycat.
This year Justin became the series’ first ever winner after transforming into Pop / R&B star Usher. Dressed in Usher’s clothing and competing in the finale against a male Ke$ha, Justin sang and danced his way to victory.
But that’s just one of Justin’s many victories.
Born in Denver, Colorado but raised in Asuncion, Paraguay. Anna made her way into the entertainment business at a young age. She started as a model at age fourteen taking part in several national and international fashion shows and productions. As her success as a model grew, so did her aspiration to pursue music. Music has always been her passion.
She decided to take it to the next level by leaving Paraguay and moving to Los Angeles, California in 2012. Recently Graduated from LACM (Los Angeles College of Music) .
While attending Los Angeles College of Music, she was fortunate to learn from: Dave Pozzi (Celine Dione, Diana Krall) , Kasia Livingston (Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls), Kacee Clanton (Luis Miguel), Dorian Holley (Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie), and many others.
While attending Los Angeles College of Music, she was fortunate to learn from: Dave Pozzi (Celine Dione, Diana Krall) , Kasia Livingston (Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls), Kacee Clanton (Luis Miguel), Dorian Holley (Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie), and many others.
Born in Denver, Colorado but raised in Asuncion, Paraguay. Anna made her way into the entertainment business at a young age. She started as a model at age fourteen taking part in several national and international fashion shows and productions. As her success as a model grew, so did her aspiration to pursue music. Music has always been her passion.
She decided to take it to the next level by leaving Paraguay and moving to Los Angeles, California in 2012. Recently Graduated from LACM (Los Angeles College of Music) .
Ariana Tibi is a blues singing, longboarding, songwriting 22 year old from Santa Monica, CA. Musical from an early age, she began singing with her father, Jean-Pierre Tibi, in French, and continues to perform with both him and her brother, Jason. While completing her Anthropology degree in San Francisco she got sidetracked and helped to form a nine-piece, blues/funk band called The Pull. They performed wherever the city would let them, from parks to Slim's. In 2014, they won Battle of the Bands, she got her degree and moved to LA. Ariana now lives there full time continuing her passion for music by writing songs and performing regularly.
Recently, she put together a group called Luci (named after the first female Australopithecine to be discovered). She lived 3.2 million years ago, but today Luci is a three part harmony band that plays original soul songs as well as the occasional pop-folk tune. They also play regularly around Los Angeles. Ariana's inspirations include Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Lianne La Havas, ZZ Ward, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Lee Hooker. Music is her life's passion and path...stay tuned.
Recently, Ariana Tibi put together a group called Luci (named after the first female Australopithecine to be discovered). She lived 3.2 million years ago, but today Luci is a three part harmony band that plays original soul songs as well as the occasional pop-folk tune. They also play regularly around Los Angeles. Ariana's inspirations include Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Lianne La Havas, ZZ Ward, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Lee Hooker. Music is her life's passion and path...stay tuned.
Ariana Tibi is a blues singing, longboarding, songwriting 22 year old from Santa Monica, CA. Musical from an early age, she began singing with her father, Jean-Pierre Tibi, in French, and continues to perform with both him and her brother, Jason. While completing her Anthropology degree in San Francisco she got sidetracked and helped to form a nine-piece, blues/funk band called The Pull. They performed wherever the city would let them, from parks to Slim's. In 2014, they won Battle of the Bands, she got her degree and moved to LA. Ariana now lives there full time continuing her passion for music by writing songs and performing regularly.
Stones Edge is a country band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Growing up in small northern California country town of Auburn, Sacramento, Sam Stone (singer) spent many sunny days around country/rock music with his family. Until one day, they packed their bags, and headed for Los Angeles; the city of dreams, where Sam would have the opportunity to follow his dream of becoming a successful singer. In due time, Stones Edge was formed. Little did the band know, they would be headlining act for singing competition OC Idol, on the roster for the Six Flags \"Live and Local\" tour, and opening for Herbie Hancock at the Ikeda Auditorium. What will happen next for the band? Tune and and find out!
Stones Edge is a country band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Growing up in small northern California country town of Auburn, Sacramento, Sam Stone (singer) spent many sunny days around country/rock music with his family. Until one day, they packed their bags, and headed for Los Angeles; the city of dreams, where Sam would have the opportunity to follow his dream of becoming a successful singer. In due time, Stones Edge was formed. Little did the band know, they would be headlining act for singing competition OC Idol, on the roster for the Six Flags \"Live and Local\" tour, and opening for Herbie Hancock at the Ikeda Auditorium. What will happen next for the band? Tune and and find out!
Stones Edge is a country band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Growing up in small northern California country town of Auburn, Sacramento, Sam Stone (singer) spent many sunny days around country/rock music with his family. Until one day, they packed their bags, and headed for Los Angeles; the city of dreams, where Sam would have the opportunity to follow his dream of becoming a successful singer. In due time, Stones Edge was formed. Little did the band know, they would be headlining act for singing competition OC Idol, on the roster for the Six Flags \"Live and Local\" tour, and opening for Herbie Hancock at the Ikeda Auditorium. What will happen next for the band? Tune and and find out!
Stones Edge is a country band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Growing up in small northern California country town of Auburn, Sacramento, Sam Stone (singer) spent many sunny days around country/rock music with his family. Until one day, they packed their bags, and headed for Los Angeles; the city of dreams, where Sam would have the opportunity to follow his dream of becoming a successful singer. In due time, Stones Edge was formed. Little did the band know, they would be headlining act for singing competition OC Idol, on the roster for the Six Flags \"Live and Local\" tour, and opening for Herbie Hancock at the Ikeda Auditorium. What will happen next for the band? Tune and and find out!
“As the crowd thinned over the next hour from a couple thousand to a couple dozen, people talked, networked, posed for cellphone pics, and listened to an impromptu performance by a duo called Food For Cougars. Instead of hip-hop, the soundtrack for this movement sounded more like ’60s-era folk courtesy Bob Dylan. Max Luger worked the harmonica and vocals while his partner J. Calhoun strummed a guitar plugged into a mini amp. People from the audience picked up tambourines and a cowbell to accompany them.”
— Rodney Carmichael, creative loafing
“As the crowd thinned over the next hour from a couple thousand to a couple dozen, people talked, networked, posed for cellphone pics, and listened to an impromptu performance by a duo called Food For Cougars. Instead of hip-hop, the soundtrack for this movement sounded more like ’60s-era folk courtesy Bob Dylan. Max Luger worked the harmonica and vocals while his partner J. Calhoun strummed a guitar plugged into a mini amp. People from the audience picked up tambourines and a cowbell to accompany them.”
— Rodney Carmichael, creative loafing
“As the crowd thinned over the next hour from a couple thousand to a couple dozen, people talked, networked, posed for cellphone pics, and listened to an impromptu performance by a duo called Food For Cougars. Instead of hip-hop, the soundtrack for this movement sounded more like ’60s-era folk courtesy Bob Dylan. Max Luger worked the harmonica and vocals while his partner J. Calhoun strummed a guitar plugged into a mini amp. People from the audience picked up tambourines and a cowbell to accompany them.”
— Rodney Carmichael, creative loafing
“As the crowd thinned over the next hour from a couple thousand to a couple dozen, people talked, networked, posed for cellphone pics, and listened to an impromptu performance by a duo called Food For Cougars. Instead of hip-hop, the soundtrack for this movement sounded more like ’60s-era folk courtesy Bob Dylan. Max Luger worked the harmonica and vocals while his partner J. Calhoun strummed a guitar plugged into a mini amp. People from the audience picked up tambourines and a cowbell to accompany them.”
— Rodney Carmichael, creative loafing
With his acoustic-inspired songwriting, sleek soulful tone, and island feel, Sam Kiles draws from classics like Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, to The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands in a family of musicians, he fostered a blend of reggae and soul with hints of contemporary folk and bluesy undertones.
With his acoustic-inspired songwriting, sleek soulful tone, and island feel, Sam Kiles draws from classics like Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, to The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands in a family of musicians, he fostered a blend of reggae and soul with hints of contemporary folk and bluesy undertones.
With his acoustic-inspired songwriting, sleek soulful tone, and island feel, Sam Kiles draws from classics like Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, to The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands in a family of musicians, he fostered a blend of reggae and soul with hints of contemporary folk and bluesy undertones.
With his acoustic-inspired songwriting, sleek soulful tone, and island feel, Sam Kiles draws from classics like Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, to The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands in a family of musicians, he fostered a blend of reggae and soul with hints of contemporary folk and bluesy undertones.
An avid writer, Blake Vaz enjoys expressing himself through written word, be it prose, poetry, song writing or screen writing. This has opened the door to get involved in the film industry, as a writer, director and producer.
His multiple projects include:
Adventure Nation, an outdoor adventure reality show which he co-hosts and produces. AdventureNationUsa.com
The Mulberry Purple, a rock band co-founded 15 years ago by Blake and with three EP’s releases. The band is currently recording new material. TheMulberryPurple.com
Valagardo Productions, an independent film production company, currenlty producing three short films and a webseries. ValagardoProductions.com
The Bunker Diaries, a podcast about nothing and everything. Blake co-hosts the monthly podcast. TheBunkerDiaries.com
As the Digital Content Manager for Walton Isaacson, ‘The Planet’s Most Interesting Agency’, Blake has had the opportunity to create unique multicultural digital content for international brands like Lexus, McDonald’s and Wells Fargo.
Blake is currently producing season three of the Emmy Nominated music show “VIDALEXUS Presenta Té Para Tres con Pili Montilla.” and was recently nominated for his work as the producer of season two of the aclamated show.
Blake Vaz:
Blake Vaz is a singer, writer, musician, director, and Emmy Nominated producer who is constantly expanding his involvement in different areas of entertainment, arts and sport.
As the lead singer of the rock band The Mulberry Purple, Blake Vaz has toured and played hundreds of amazing shows since his teen years. With a few EP's under his belt and numerous collaborations with great local and international musicians, his musical repertoire continues to grow. His vocal style combines soulfoulness, power and at times agressivenes which allows him to jump across genres with his singing.
With the recording of their EP's, ...when the music fades, and The Auguries of Sound, The Mulberry Purple was able to package the characteristic energy of their live shows into a product that has been successful in attracting many more to their powerful style, sound and music. Although you may initially be tempted to compare TMP to great bands that have ruled the world of rock, you will quickly discover this musical force is in an arena of its own.
These days the band is more focused on recording quality material over performing live shows and are currently working with a couple of licensing firms to place their new music on TV and film.
The Mulberry Purple is a pulse-pounding, high-voltage rock band that throws all its inner energy in your face while it grips you with the intensity of their lyrics. Their musical roots can be traced back to the border town of Juarez, Mexico, a city whose musical blend is as diverse and rich as its culture and people. Inspired by such background, they've created a sound that merges the classic concept of straight up rock with their Latin musical roots into a fusion that is reminiscent of the heyday of rock.
L.A. based members Blake Vaz (vocals), Julio Cervantes (bass) and David Aguilar (guitar), have successfully rocked local and international fans at renowned venues through out Mexico, the southwest and local staples such as the Roxy, the Viper Room and The Troubadour. Word of their crowd shaking performances has spread rapidly and each show the numbers only escalate.
Kison began voice lessons at the age of eight. She was selected as part of a Minnesota Grants project to become classically trained under the direction of soprano, Maria Williams-Kennedy at the Bel Canto Studio of Voice. Ms. Williams-Kennedy has performed in numerous roles with the Indiana University Opera Theater, Arizona Opera, Indianapolis Symphony and Metropolitan Theater of Opera in New York City. One day Ms. Williams-Kennedy put on an Etta James song and told Kison to sing along. “It came easy to me,” Kison said, “It’s what I was supposed to be singing. It’s what was in my soul. God put this music in me for a reason and day by day I am seeing the purpose."
Kison's debut album, "Believe" was produced in entirety by Rahki. When she began working on the project, it was planned to be only a demo CD, but it took on a life of its own after only a few months of working together.
Kison was invited back to the Target Center three times last season, singing the National Anthem twice for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and once for the Minnesota Lynx, who went on to win the WNBA Championship.
Kison teamed up with VH1's SAVE THE MUSIC foundation and released a Christmas album titled "Merry Christmas: The Kison Collection". A portion of the proceeds went to the foundation to help keep music programs implemented in high schools across the country.
A newcomer to Los Angeles, but hailing from Northern Minnesota, Kison (real name Kim Swanson) is garnering attention not only for her soulful singing ability, but her songwriting as well.
Kison (KEE-SIN) released her sophomore R&B/Pop album, "Part Hero, Part Woman" featuring production from the innovative King Karnov, and GRAMMY award winning producers Rahki, and 88-Keys. In addition to her album, she also released singles with GRAMMY award winning producer Symbolyc One (Beyonce’s “Best Thing I Never Had”, Kanye West’s “POWER”) and Australian heavy hitter, M-Phazes.
Danger Escape is a modern rock band from Los Angeles whose sound can be summed up as a mixture of My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, and Muse. They are comprised of students and alumni from Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have recently released their debut EP, the Pollution EP. After recent interest from record labels, they still remain independent and working harder then ever. Currently, they perform often around California building their fan base. Danger Escape is quickly progressing, evolving and are planning to release their first full length album in early 2016. Download and/or stream their Pollution EP today.
Danger Escape is a modern rock band from Los Angeles whose sound can be summed up as a mixture of My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, and Muse. They are comprised of students and alumni from Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have recently released their debut EP, the Pollution EP. After recent interest from record labels, they still remain independent and working harder then ever. Currently, they perform often around California building their fan base. Danger Escape is quickly progressing, evolving and are planning to release their first full length album in early 2016. Download and/or stream their Pollution EP today.
Danger Escape is a modern rock band from Los Angeles whose sound can be summed up as a mixture of My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, and Muse. They are comprised of students and alumni from Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have recently released their debut EP, the Pollution EP. After recent interest from record labels, they still remain independent and working harder then ever. Currently, they perform often around California building their fan base. Danger Escape is quickly progressing, evolving and are planning to release their first full length album in early 2016. Download and/or stream their Pollution EP today.
Danger Escape is a modern rock band from Los Angeles whose sound can be summed up as a mixture of My Chemical Romance, Avenged Sevenfold, and Muse. They are comprised of students and alumni from Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have recently released their debut EP, the Pollution EP. After recent interest from record labels, they still remain independent and working harder then ever. Currently, they perform often around California building their fan base. Danger Escape is quickly progressing, evolving and are planning to release their first full length album in early 2016. Download and/or stream their Pollution EP today.
ROCKET has been in the Top 5 ROCK BANDS in LOS ANGELES on ReverbNation, and recently featured twice on AXS.com. Music journalist Renee Silverman of AXS claims “We think the band is ready for larger venues and would not be surprised if we hear their music placed in TV commercials and movies very soon."
ROCKET is currently slated to return back into the recording studio to record highly anticipated yet-to-be released tracks. ~ Now is the time to catch ROCKET while you can, because they are ready for take off and destined for the STARS.
ROCKET has been playing direct tour support show for infamous bands like PUDDLE OF MUDD, MISSING PERSONS, BOW WOW WOW, and GENE LOVES JEZEBEL.
ROCKET has recently been awarded the BEST ROCK BAND of 2015 by The Examiner Los Angeles Music Critic Awards and winners for BEST MUSIC VIDEO for “Hey Baby” from the Other Venice Film Festival. They were also recently selected by WORLD ARTS MUSIC and I AM MUSICOLOGY to perform for their “Touring Kick Off” event at the historical Ivar Theater.
Based out of Los Angeles with music in the vein of Paramore, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett and Stone Temple Pilots, ROCKET has recently released their new music video for their single "HEY BABY" as a follow-up to their radio single and current EP “The Singles."
ROCKET has also experienced great success at Commercial Alternative Radio with rotation on stations all across the United States including from KROQ 106.7 “Rodney on the Roq” (Los Angeles); Indie 103.1 “Go Deep” (Los Angeles); East Atlanta Village Radio - Regular Rotation (Atlanta, GA); FM 90 KACV Regular Rotation including Featured Artist interview “Under the Radar” & “The Indie Show” (Amarillo, TX), KRZQ 104.1 The Real Alternative “New Music Show” (Reno, NV); WRIF2 101.1 “Undercover Sound System” (Detroit, MI); WLKK 107.7 “Underground Collective” (Buffalo, NY); and many others.
ROCKET: To rock the masses, take over the planet, and transform one listener at a time.
What do you get when you combine one of the best lead singers with one of the best bands in the Los Angeles indie music scene? ROCKET.
If you fuze together the vocal talents of Janelle Barreto (Lead Vox) (Exploiting Eve; Crush Girl Love Panic), the musicianship of the established Los Angeles band The Pills with Eric Wibbelsmann on Lead Guitar, Bill Luna on Bass, and Paul DePatie on Drums, and mix it all together with some great songwriting, it can only rock. The Pills had lost their lead singer and started the wide search to fill the spot. Barreto seemed the perfect match both in musical influence and experience. With notable singles, countless live shows, recording studio hours, awards and accomplishments between them, ROCKET was born.
He often teams up with long-time pal and fellow musician & actor, Will Rothhaar. They've known each other for over 20 years and gig locally in LA several times a week.
London's currently writing and working on an album that some are calling \"Dark Pop\". With his sultry tone and incredible guitar & piano skills, London commands the stage with subtlety and humility while the music itself demands the attention of his audiences.
After touring with American Idol's Clay Aiken as a guitarist, London returned to his home base in Los Angeles where he plays at renowned music venues. He recently opened for The Voice's Tony Lucca.
He often teams up with long-time pal and fellow musician & actor, Will Rothhaar. They've known each other for over 20 years and gig locally in LA several times a week.
London began playing guitar at the young age of 9. Once he honed his skills as he grew up, he toured the east coast with a jam band called London File.
London Shover began his musical career at the age of nine studying the cello and guitar. Eventually, the guitar became his main interest and his cello was stored in his father’s closet where it remains today. London received his bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Temple University and studied jazz guitar and composition privately with award-winning jazz guitarist Chuck Anderson. Feeling a strong sense of wanderlust, he toured the east coast with his band London File, but subsequently went on his own and moved to Los Angeles. He is pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter and actor. He has played at major LA venues such as the Roxy Theater, the Hotel Café, and the Viper Room and co-wrote the song “Sorrows” which is featured in the Halle Berry film Dark Tide. He has also appeared on stage alongside of American Idol Stars Clay Aiken and Elliot Yamin and has opened for NBC’s The Voice Tony Lucca and many other world renown artists. His music is available on Apple iTunes for purchase and through various social media.
LaZae's debut EP, Prologue, is set to release on October 14, 2016. Her song off the EP, “I Need to Feel,” was featured by HGTV to promote their show, “Flip or Flop,” and was also a “keeper” on the Los Angeles Rock Radio station, 95.5 KLOS' “Stay or Go” segment on the Heidi & Frank Show. Most recently, she rocked the stage at The Killers' decennial anniversary celebration of the multi-platinum selling album Sam's Town for which she graced the cover and was featured in articles for Rolling Stone and Noisey. Other notable appearances include her feature in the 2015 GRAMMY promo video sponsored by Ciroc, and performances at ESPN’s Fan Fest Pre-Super Bowl XLIX event and LA Fashion Week's “Art Hearts Fashion” Official After Party.
Felice LaZae is an LA based singer/songwriter whose sound has roots in Blues, R&B and a dash of rock ‘n roll. Her vocal style is compared to Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and funk singer Betty Davis. Musically, her bluesy, soulful blend creates a southern gothic, dark pop sound.
LaZae's debut EP, Prologue, is set to release on October 14, 2016. Her song off the EP, “I Need to Feel,” was featured by HGTV to promote their show, “Flip or Flop,” and was also a “keeper” on the Los Angeles Rock Radio station, 95.5 KLOS' “Stay or Go” segment on the Heidi & Frank Show. Most recently, she rocked the stage at The Killers' decennial anniversary celebration of the multi-platinum selling album Sam's Town for which she graced the cover and was featured in articles for Rolling Stone and Noisey. Other notable appearances include her feature in the 2015 GRAMMY promo video sponsored by Ciroc, and performances at ESPN’s Fan Fest Pre-Super Bowl XLIX event and LA Fashion Week's “Art Hearts Fashion” Official After Party.
Felice LaZae is an LA based singer/songwriter whose sound has roots in Blues, R&B and a dash of rock ‘n roll. Her vocal style is compared to Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and funk singer Betty Davis. Musically, her bluesy, soulful blend creates a southern gothic, dark pop sound.
Foxtrax is a group of three friends dedicated to writing music that transcends emotion. Shortly after forming in early 2015, Foxtrax took a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to live in a cabin for a month and write their debut EP, “The Cabin”. Upon completion, the group returned to NY and toured around the East Coast to promote their debut EP. Headlining notable NYC venues including Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, Pianos and more. The group earned themselves NYC Artist of The Month from the Deli Magazine and a showcase at CMJ 2015. Foxtrax moved to LA in November of 2015 and have since played gigs at notable venues including The Mint, Silverlake Lounge, and a Monday night residency at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. The indie-rock trio have begun work on their debut full length album and plan to release it in 2016. Foxtrax is Jared Stenz (Bass), Jon Stenz (Drums) and Ben Schneid (Vocals, Guitar). Watch their videos here and for more information on tour dates, music, etc. visit their website here.
Foxtrax is a group of three friends dedicated to writing music that transcends emotion. Shortly after forming in early 2015, Foxtrax took a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to live in a cabin for a month and write their debut EP, “The Cabin”. Upon completion, the group returned to NY and toured around the East Coast to promote their debut EP. Headlining notable NYC venues including Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, Pianos and more. The group earned themselves NYC Artist of The Month from the Deli Magazine and a showcase at CMJ 2015. Foxtrax moved to LA in November of 2015 and have since played gigs at notable venues including The Mint, Silverlake Lounge, and a Monday night residency at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. The indie-rock trio have begun work on their debut full length album and plan to release it in 2016. Foxtrax is Jared Stenz (Bass), Jon Stenz (Drums) and Ben Schneid (Vocals, Guitar). Watch their videos here and for more information on tour dates, music, etc. visit their website here.
FOXTRAX has been named "One's to Watch" by Live Nation. Their infectiously catchy debut single "Underwater" is an Alternative "Spotlight" track at iTunes/Apple Music and was featured throughout July on SiriusXM's Alt. Nation channel "Advanced Placement". FOXTRAX are set to open up for Barns Courtney on several west coast dates beginning in September and have been selected as an official showcasing artist for SXSW 2017.
FOXTRAX
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Ben Schneid - Guitars, Keys, Organ and Vocals
Jared Stenz – Bass
Jon Stenz – Drums and Percussion
Long Island natives Ben Schneid (Vocals, Guitar), Jon Stenz (Drums), and Jared Stenz (Bass) began making their own brand of indie rock together in early 2015 after they each graduated from college. Deciding that music was their true calling, they holed themselves up in a cabin in the woods of North Carolina for six weeks. During their hiatus from the hustle and bustle of New York, the band wrote a handful of demos that would eventually become "The Cabin" EP. They also settled on the band name, FOXTRAX, after realizing that the fox tracks left in the snow outside their cabin represented their own unpredictable and meandering path into music.
By the end of 2015, FOXTRAX relocated to Los Angeles where they began honing their live show. After a brief few months, Producer/Engineer, Ben Roulston (Florence and the Machine, Wolf Alice), heard "The Cabin" demos and decided he could bring them to a new level. Roulston added production and a fresh mix to the EP and Brian Lucey (Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, Black Keys) hopped on board to master the tracks. "The Cabin EP" was greeted with a warm receptive from both critics and fans, leading to a sold out release show at Mercury Lounge in New York.
"Like A Mosaic" is a movement whose mission is to #LoveHealandInspire through music. Artists will come together singing about topics that include self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, shattered dreams, illness, disabilities, and more. We hope to bring about healing through music and a sense of solidarity by being amongst others who are the same "colors" as us.
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"Like A Mosaic" is a movement whose mission is to #LoveHealandInspire through music. Artists will come together singing about topics that include self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, shattered dreams, illness, disabilities, and more. We hope to bring about healing through music and a sense of solidarity by being amongst others who are the same "colors" as us.
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"Like A Mosaic" is a movement whose mission is to #LoveHealandInspire through music. Artists will come together singing about topics that include self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, shattered dreams, illness, disabilities, and more. We hope to bring about healing through music and a sense of solidarity by being amongst others who are the same "colors" as us.
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"Like A Mosaic" is a movement whose mission is to #LoveHealandInspire through music. Artists will come together singing about topics that include self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, shattered dreams, illness, disabilities, and more. We hope to bring about healing through music and a sense of solidarity by being amongst others who are the same "colors" as us.
"Like A Mosaic" is a movement whose mission is to #LoveHealandInspire through music. Artists will come together singing about topics that include self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, shattered dreams, illness, disabilities, and more. We hope to bring about healing through music and a sense of solidarity by being amongst others who are the same "colors" as us.
Like A Mosaic is a music movement. Here on the WorldArts Stage is the interview explaining their approach to Love, Heal, and Inspire through Music.
When you are born with a voice like Jess Cullen, it’s only natural to craft a career in music. Her songs slide effortlessly from soft introspective-folk to soaring roots-rock choruses, while retaining the pop sensibilities that have created some of radio's biggest stars.
During her time in Vancouver, Jess won several live performance awards in 2014. Some achievement's included 1st place in Vancouver’s Cellar Launch Project, which had over 50 applicants; and 1st in the Rising Star Contest against of 150 contestants, which earned her a performance spot in Canada's largest music festival, the Squamish Valley Music Festival.
Jess grew up in remote outback of Australia. After high school, she went on to study music at Gold Coast Conservatorium for three years. Upon graduating, she traveled for 3 years, playing shows throughout England and across Europe, eventually settling in Vancouver, BC on Canada's West Coast, before relocating to Los Angeles, USA in 2015
When you are born with a voice like Jess Cullen, it’s only natural to craft a career in music. Her songs slide effortlessly from soft introspective-folk to soaring roots-rock choruses, while retaining the pop sensibilities that have created some of radio's biggest stars.
Soon they were joined by the amazing rhythm section of Matt Barreca (drums) and Matt Shlapak (bass and keys). With the addition of the '2 Mathew's with nothing to lose' they set out on recording their debut album "Pontiac Man" in March 2013.
Magnastic's live show is driven purely on 'Entertainment' and is an experience unlike any other. Expect a set dripping with dirty dancing, ridiculous solos, cardboard cutouts, porn raffles, and more.
The band formed in high school but had a rough start, as the original five members parted ways after a period of individual hardships occurred (Rehab). Jeff and Byron were able to reconvene after a few years to formulate their musical ideas and talents into what they wanted to be, “perfect for us and our friends, something people all over can give a listen to. Kind of like a sort of underground musical ceremony.”
Influences like Tenacious D, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, Dr. Dre, Busta Ryhmes, Primus, friends and lovers, have all had a hand in their sound. Now they have reached a level of music that is at the point of de-labelization.
Ukulele, hip hop, and guitar shredding mix well together... and along comes the evolved beats of Magnastic. These guys truly possess their own sound, combining a humorous element to their incredible playing skills.
'Eye-watering brilliance. He hits you right to the core'
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'An arresting, BIG voice with an amazing range. Definitely one to watch'
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Eye-watering brilliance. He hits you right to the core'
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Leo James Conroy is a British Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Drawing influence from folk, soul, jazz and blues his vocals mix powerful, raspy soul with intricate, breathy falsettos atop emotive melodies. Coupled with a warm, fuzzy-toned electric guitar and vintage jazz trumpet his live performances have won over audiences across the globe.
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As seasoned musicians, the members of DOB have accumulated several national releases independently and some having opened for the biggest names in Rock music including Aerosmith, KISS, The Dave Matthews Band, and Kid Rock. The band members have toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad, and have been featured at popular music festivals such as the Vans’ Warped Tour.
With a strong lineup and wide array of material the bands vision and philosophy is quite simple: complete and total global domination. It is their intent and proclamation to, “welcome you all to Babylon”. The Disciples are coming.
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The Disciples of Babylon can be compared to the likeness of music’s biggest heavy-hitters including Muse, The Foo Fighters, Queen, The Who, Stone Temple Pilots, U2 & Led Zeppelin. The bands main musical aspirations are to incorporate key stylistic elements of all great Rock music eras into their music to create a large stadium-worthy sound that thrills all audiences it encounters and proves once and for all that Rock music is here to stay.
The Disciples of Babylon’s songs are written to cater to the listener and provide an immersive experience like no other. The songs echo a progressive message that is meant to elevate and inspire the audience while still paying homage to classically definitive Rock nuances.
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The band immediately began writing as a trio and were eager to finally introduce their music to an audience. In May of 2014, the trio took their new material into the studio and recorded their debut 3-song EP entitled “Welcome to Babylon”. The EP begins with the compelling lead single “Karma”, which contrasts against the melancholy nature of “Arrived”. The release then culminates in the final track, “The Great Pretend”, which makes a brief yet strong first statement on an impressive debut.
The EP was produced by Andres Torres, which is a new up and coming producer which primarily has worked with some notable acts in the Latin Rock genre. The DOB project marked his first foray working with an American Rock band. Mastering of the EP was handled by GRAMMY nominated mastering engineer Joe LaPorta who is best known for his work with the Foo Fighters, Killers, Imagine Dragons and Vampire Weekend at Sterling Sound in NYC making this a world class project in every sense of the word.
Soon after the recording was done the members agreed that the time had come to add a drummer to the mix. After working with several drummers and holding numerous auditions the band introduced their latest member to the fold Chris Toeller.
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Disciples of Babylon™ (DOB) is an international rock band based in Hollywood, California. The group was founded in 2012 and includes Eric Knight on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, lead guitarist Ramon Blanco, bassist Gui Bodi and on drums Chris Toeller.
In 2012, Eric Knight met Ramon Blanco while attending an alumni event at the Musician’s Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, which is subsequently all the band members’ alma mater. After seeing a video of Blanco conducting a guitar soloing tutorial on YouTube, Eric immediately contacted Ramon and expressed interest in starting a band with him. The chemistry between both musicians was undeniable as they wrote the song “Arrived”, featured on their debut EP, during their first meeting together. From that moment on, Eric Knight and Ramon Blanco would spend their time writing and perfecting new material, while plotting their next steps in the band’s evolution. That evolution manifested itself in the form of bassist Gui Bodi, who attended school with Ramon and also worked with him previously on several music related projects. Gui came highly recommended by Ramon, and after their initial meeting, Eric immediately agreed that he was the right choice for the band, and they both extended an invitation to be the group’s official bassist.
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Going international was always his dream. This dream finally drove him to pursue his career nowhere else, but the entertainment capitol of the world. A few years ago, after traveling thousands of miles and facing many obstacles, Ivan finally made it to Los Angeles! “The struggle was unbelievable!” remembers Ivan, “I used to live on $5 a week at times. One day I even found myself homeless sitting in front of McDonalds in Burbank with the only thing I owned – my guitar” But he didn’t give up. His explosive performances, unique vocal style and enormous talent quickly gained this Russian wonder respect among everyone who heard his music. In 2007 Ivan founded ‘Privet Earth!’.
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Grammy ballot for \"Best Rock Song\" and \"Best Rock Performance\", appearance on Vh1's Top 20 Countdown, # 1 Rating in the World in Reverbnation charts with over 11 million video views!... and this is just the beginning for Ivan and his Blitz-Rock project. Privet Earth has recently released the 2nd studio album \"Breaking The Ice\" featuring the explosive single \"Forest Queen\". The new record is already getting 10/10 star rave reviews from leading indie music publications all over the world.
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A few years ago, after traveling thousands of miles and facing many obstacles, Ivan made it to Los Angeles. “The struggle was unbelievable!” remembers Ivan, “I used to live on $5 a week at times. One day I even found myself homeless with the only thing I owned – my guitar” But he didn’t give up. His explosive performances, unique vocal style and enormous talent quickly gained this Russian wonder respect among everyone who heard his music. ‘Privet Earth’ was born!
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Born and raised in Russia, Ivan Smirnov was heavily influenced by the American/British pop/rock scene as well as Classical and Electronic music, and started writing his own musical material in English at the age of 8. Ivan lost his mother to cancer, when he was 12. He tried to express his feelings in his own unique genre of music, which he later called ‘Blitz-Rock’...
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We are four guys who are into stuff like the Old West, J.R.R Tolkien, architecture, Eastern philosophy, American society, and college girls.
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COLIN BRESNAHAN, GUITAR, KEYS
Instrumental Role: Guitar, Keys
Favorite Piece of Gear: Fender Deluxe Reverb ‘65
Height: 5’9”
40 Yard Dash: 5 flat (in prime)
Favorite Album Heard in Last Year: Hurry Up We’re Dreaming by M83
Last Meal Preference: Baby Back Ribs
Favorite Place Visited: Surfers Paradise, Australia
Favorite Comedy: Dumb and Dumber
Most Guiltily Binged Upon Show: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite Female Fronted Band: Fleetwood Mac
Favorite Sports Team: Sun Devil Football
We are four guys who are into stuff like the Old West, J.R.R Tolkien, architecture, Eastern philosophy, American society, and college girls.
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DANNY PABST, BASS GUITAR & KEYS
Instrumental Role: Bass Guitar, Keys
Height: 6’0.5”
Favorite Piece of Gear: 1968 Fender Twin Reverb Amp
Favorite Movie Seen in Last Year: Grand Budapest Hotel
Vertical Leap: Very Poor
Celebrity Crush: Katy Perry
Favorite Album From the 70's: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Favorite Video Game: Super Smash Bros 64
Best Show Experience: Portugal. the Man @ McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2015
Favorite Place in AZ: Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, AZ
Favorite Fantasy World: Middle Earth
We are four guys who are into stuff like the Old West, J.R.R Tolkien, architecture, Eastern philosophy, American society, and college girls.
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ANTHONY WALLACE, DRUMS
Instrumental Role: Drums
Height: 6'2" (without shoes)
Weight: 175
Guilty Pleasure Song of the Year: Break Free by Ariana Grande
Mancrush(s): Paul Goldschmidt, Ezra Koenig, Isaac Newton
Favorite Hip Hop Album: Yeezus by Kanye West
Favorite Video Game: Rockband
Age of Death: Do I count the years that I'm cryogenically frozen?
Last Meal Preference: Pasta with my Grandma's red sauce, spicy Italian sausage, and fine Parmesan, Four Loko
Favorite Show Experience: The Shins @ McDowell Mountain Music Festival, Spring ‘13
Favorite Piece of Gear: Sabian 21" AA Dry Bell Ride
First Album Bought: Chuck by Sum 41
Favorite sports team: D’backs and Sun Devils
We are four guys who are into stuff like the Old West, J.R.R Tolkien, architecture, Eastern philosophy, American society, and college girls.
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SAM VOAS, LEAD VOCALS, GUITARS, KEYS
Instrumental Role: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Favorite Piece of Gear: 1967 Fender Dual Showman Amp
Height: 6’3” (with shoes on)
Max Bench: 220 lbs
Favorite Hit Summer Song from Last 5 Years: “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
Favorite Novel: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
When I was 8 I wanted to be ____ when I grew up: Computer Engineer
Fantasy Jam Partners: Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine), Matt Bellamy (Muse), Danny Pabst (Flight of Ryan), Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend), Katy Perry (Katy Perry),
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Myspace Profile Song: “Let It Happen” by Tame Impala
Spirit Animal: Tuna Fish
Favorite Action Movie: The Dark Knight
The Falling Doves’ , is a collection of old friends and professional touring musicians. Leyva stated the band plays an exhilarating brand of high octane rock and roll, topped with a pop edge that keeps the songs ringing in your ears long after the last strum has been played. Falling Doves whiskey laced vocals and lyrically confessional songs are paired with an aggressive performing style.“We just want to do something good and with high energy and showmanship with a stage production to complement the music we feel,” The band was made to accompany me and my diverse songwriting catalog.
Their forthcoming debut album will be a collection of tracks from throughout Leyva’s career alongside new recordings. “We re-imagined the tunes with the Falling Doves sound, so basically we are treating the material as “new.”I think this will be my best work yet. Heading into 2015 the band will be on the road much of the year, promoting their debut album, with Europe planned for this summer, followed by their first U.S. Tour
”The four piece band is comprised by Jordan Kyle Mueller on drums , Clint Feddersen/Darcey Ciccone on bass/back up vocals and Mike Dorsey on lead guitar the band may be led by Leyva, but they are equal opportunity rockers, each involved from the writing to the production, each helping take Falling Doves to new levels. These guys were there when i wrote these songs,“Leyva stated,“and they are not only my friends but fans of the music and my songwriting and that really comes across in the performance. They know all the lyrics and i can really set loose on a stage with them. I love them and admire them as musicians and friends and I am glad to be sharing the stage with them. Currently we’re promoting a new record called ‘Ready to go’.
The Falling Doves’ , is a collection of old friends and professional touring musicians. Leyva stated the band plays an exhilarating brand of high octane rock and roll, topped with a pop edge that keeps the songs ringing in your ears long after the last strum has been played. Falling Doves whiskey laced vocals and lyrically confessional songs are paired with an aggressive performing style.“We just want to do something good and with high energy and showmanship with a stage production to complement the music we feel,” The band was made to accompany me and my diverse songwriting catalog.
Instrumentation John Russo - Singer/Songwriter, Guitar Cruise Russo - Drums, Vocals Andrew Katsock - Guitar Also checkout our new show WorldArts Sessions on iTunes. Be sure to signup on WorldArts.com to continue to follow Reverse Order
Quotes from clients: "The entire staff was impressed by their professionalism and attitude, they rocked the stage each and every time they stepped on it!" Meg McAlduff (Producer) America's Got Talent. "Not only are they outstanding musicians, they would bring so much excitement to the performance. It was especially apparent that this group is made up of top professionals this past year, as the temperature was in the mid 90’s and the guys still strived to exceed their fans expectations and responded to crowds with a memorable performance from beginning to end...I am delighted to recommend them for future events as they have an open invitation to play at our festival." Quick Chek Corp “Numerous performances here at Six Flags. I love having these boys at my venue! High energy, audience captivating!” Patricia Stevens, Six Flags Jackson, NJ Checkout our new show called WorldArts Sessions on iTunes. Be sure to signup on WorldArts.com to continue to follow Reverse Order
Reverse Order is also the creator of the highly sought after, Reverse the Trend anti-bullying and motivational concert that has been brought to 300+ schools across the nation. Reverse Order continues to be thankful to God, their family and friends for all their accomplishments.
Reverse Order is an International, touring alternative rock band featured on America's Got Talent, and who were most recently Cultural Diplomats for the US Embassy to bring American music to Russia. They’ve supported acts like Third Eye Blind, the Backstreet Boys and Avril Lavigne. From the moment they enter a venue their passion to share their music, perform and talk to fans creates an undeniable energy that is evident until long after they leave. They've created a sound that is inviting and a show that will captivate you. Be sure to meet this refreshing group of guys when they perform in your area!
About: bitter's kiss, current project of New Jersey-based singer/songwriter Chloe Baker, invites the listener into a world of joy, pain, sorrow and redemption that reflects the humanity in all of us. With a voice that is melodic, delicate and at times haunting, Chloe explores a range of styles as she describes her own observations and experience through music and words.
Bitter's Kiss is the current music project from singer/songwriter Chloe Baker who emanates the essence of Fiona Apple in her own unique and authentic style. The New Jersey teenager has garnered international attention for her emotional delivery of poignant songs that deal with such complex subjects as love, religion, suicide and growing up in today’s world. Having grown up in a home filled with music, a home recording studio, a guitar collection and a hobbyist musician father, Chloe has been serious about writing and has developed Bitter's Kiss as a vehicle to explore her music.
About: bitter's kiss, current project of New Jersey-based singer/songwriter Chloe Baker, invites the listener into a world of joy, pain, sorrow and redemption that reflects the humanity in all of us. With a voice that is melodic, delicate and at times haunting, Chloe explores a range of styles as she describes her own observations and experience through music and words.
Caitlin Lucia is a California native that uses her talented pop voice and love for the folk genre to create a unique music experience. #Music, #Live, #Artist
Hey, my name is Caitlin Lucia. I would describe the music I make as modern folk/pop. I really look up to the whole retro late 60’s & 70’s vibe musically and fashionably. I feed my creativity through my musical inspirations like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, The Grateful Dead & Katy Perry. My audition was aired on national television for Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice” in September 2014 and American Idol’s Farewell Season in January 2016. I opened for The All-American Rejects and Meiko at Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles in late 2014. I released my first self-titled EP on iTunes in April 2015 and booked my first California tour in February 2016. My journey is just beginning, so come along for the ride. #Music, #Artist, #Live
Caitlin Lucia is a California native that uses her talented pop voice and love for the folk genre to create a unique music experience. #Music, #Artist, #Live
Be sure to checkout Johnny’s new single “Flowers In July” is available on iTunes 6th July. Make sure to follow Johnny online and stay up to date with him on social media. "I just want to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm very grateful to be able to do what I do and if people are able to connect my music then that's incredible, I've done my job.". #Music, #Live, #Artist
Johnny now spends his time between London and Los Angeles where he is making his mark as a distinguished and prolific songwriter. #Music, #Live, #Artist
There seems to be something special coming from the quiet London suburb of Ealing where Johnny is from. Over the years Ealing has played a strong part in the story of a long list of legendary musicians including: The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, David Bowie, Queen, Jim Marshall (Marshall Amps), Jimi Hendrix and Ealing’s very own Dusty Springfield. At the age of 6 Johnny made his first guitar from an empty tissue box and a couple of rubber bands and he has been playing music ever since. Through a love of Noel Gallagher, Ryan Adams and Fleetwood Mac, Johnny has crafted his own sound, blending his love for American songwriting with his UK roots. Johnny dropped out of school shortly after GCSEs and went on to enrol in music college, before dropping out again. Instead he started playing for various other artists as a “hired gun”. During this time he began to explore himself musically. As he was finding his voice, his music went through several different changes in direction, resulting in an entire album and an EP being shelved. “I couldn’t write a song for shit, they were all terrible! I learnt a lot after watching and collaborating with other artists. I began to learn what songwriting was about and my songs slowly started to get better and better” he says. "I learnt loads after a friend introduced be to Bob Dylan. I'd listened to Dylan before but it went way over my head... then I heard "Highway 61 Revisited" and everything changed for me. It opened up an endless world of lyrical possibilities". #Music, #Live, #Artist
Johnny is a British singer/songwriter from London. He has spent the last few years extensively touring, writing and recording between Europe and the USA. His debut EP 'The Cannonball Days' (released March 2015) jumped straight up to #12 in the iTunes chart while the single 'Back In 1993' has received amazing reviews from press in the UK with major radio support from Absolute and BBC Radio including a special feature on the BBC Introducing show. A deluxe edition of "The Cannonball Days' is now available to listen to on British Airway's inflight entertainment. #Music, #Artist, #Live
Polly Baker is a country/pop singer-songwriter and pianist. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Polly grew up in a musical family that instilled a love for music within her from a very young age. Polly was merely four years old when she sang for the first time alongside her parents and two older brothers at church. She gravitated towards singing and playing piano, beginning piano lessons at age 5 and penning her first song, “Dreams” at the age of 10. Polly performed in yearly festivals and competitions for 16 years, along with being the lead keyboardist and background singer for the worship team at a local church. In just a few years, Polly went from singing and playing piano in her basement to performing for 10,000+ church-goers every Sunday, winning a worldwide songwriting competition at the age of 19, and opening shows for national acts. #Music, #Live, #Artist
Polly has performed her music all over the US; generating a tremendous social media buzz that has garnered her radio play, interview opportunities and showcase performances. She has been the opening act for many artists including Chanel West Coast, the Afters, Melissa Manchester, and Cindy Alexander, among others. #Music, #Live, #Artist
Polly Baker is a country/pop singer-songwriter and pianist. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Polly grew up in a musical family that instilled a love for music within her from a very young age. Polly was merely four years old when she sang for the first time alongside her parents and two older brothers at church. She gravitated towards singing and playing piano, beginning piano lessons at age 5 and penning her first song, “Dreams” at the age of 10. Polly performed in yearly festivals and competitions for 16 years, along with being the lead keyboardist and background singer for the worship team at a local church. In just a few years, Polly went from singing and playing piano in her basement to performing for 10,000+ church-goers every Sunday, winning a worldwide songwriting competition at the age of 19, and opening shows for national acts.
Polly recently graduated from Berklee College of Music and currently lives in Los Angeles. Her self-titled debut EP, produced by Grammy-winner Dave Darling, released on June 3, 2016.
Death by Chocolate are a Swiss indie rock band. They released their debut EP “My Portable Love” in 2009, followed by an album called “From Birthdays to Funerals”. They are known for their energetic live performances, which have captivated audiences everywhere they performed across Europe.
Death By Chocolate performing their song "In The Fields" live on the WorldArts Stage! Be sure to like and subscribe to see more videos of great bands like this performing at WorldArts.com
Fronted by Leah Martin-Brown, Evol Walks are bringing music back to the roots of rock. They've shared the stage with some of the best acts in the world including the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers and Dead Letter Circus and supported the likes of Everclear and The Presidents of The United States of America. Formed in Australia and now based in Los Angeles, Evol Walks is currently hard at work in the studio with Brian Howes (Nickelback, Airbourne, Hinder) completing the final touches of their debut single, which is set for release in late April. Pairing impressive lyrics with powerful female vocals and memorable riffs, Evol Walks have set themselves up for an exciting 2016!
Evol Walks performing their song "Sugar Pie" live on the WorldArts Stage! Be sure to like and subscribe to see more videos of great bands like this performing at WorldArts.com
Sean Kelley performing his song "Let Your Body Go" live on the WorldArts Stage! Be sure to like and subscribe to see more videos of great bands like this performing at WorldArts.com
Growing up in California, splitting his time between Venice and Sacramento, Sean Kelly was influenced by SoCal Reggae greats Sublime, The Expendables, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid and Rebelution as much as early rap icons like Slick Rick, Big L, Mac Dre and E-40. As a youngster, all he wanted to do was create and perform his own music. Drawing inspiration from the singing styles of Michael Jackson, Prince and Otis Redding, Sean came up with his own unique style of music that incorporates the California surf and beach sound. The debut single, "Hands In The Sky," has created a bond with the warm sun and the motion of the ocean, providing the perfect summer-like backdrop. There's a lot that this young artist wants to accomplish, with goals set as high as the Cali sun, the sky is truly the limit for Sean Kelly.
Here is a video of Grace Kelly performing their original "Perfect Psycho" live on the WorldArts Stage! Be sure to like and subscribe to see more videos of great bands like this performing at WorldArts! After spending the greater half of 2014 in endless songwriting sessions, Grace decided to refocus on her path as an artist. Following her first full-band LA show at the hip Silverlake venue The Satellite in November, Grace was invited to do a live acoustic performance on Long Beach’s Static Beach Radio. Her debut EP, Lost Boy, which was released on May 12, was born out of many songwriting sessions during which her collaborators became more interested in having Grace release the songs than pitching them to other artists. The collection of quirky indie-pop songs, which is co-produced by Grace, enlists the talents of Rooney's Taylor Locke, The Hush Sound's Bob Morris, and up-and-coming hit songwriter/producer Joe London (“Wiggle”). The music video for her second single "Not Gonna Cry" recently premiered on the blog of the internationally known clothing brand, Drop Dead.
Here is a video of Grace Kelly performing their original "Not Gonna Cry" live on the WorldArts Stage! Be sure to like and subscribe to see more videos of great bands like this performing at WorldArts! Grace has also achieved some major television licensing opportunities, most recently with a song she co-wrote and performed on with the group Wildling, which appeared on ABC’s hit TV show NASHVILLE.
Twenty-two year old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Kelly began her musical journey at the age of 14 while living in her hometown of John's Creek, GA. From playing bass in a punk rock band to singing hip hop hooks across metro-Atlanta, her young talent and songwriting attracted supporters such as Grammy nominated producer/songwriter J. Que Smith (Beyonce, Ariana Grande), Butch Walker, and Brian Bell of Weezer. After graduating high school in 2011, Grace moved to NYC to attend the prestigious Clive Davis Institute at NYU which adheres to a strict 10% acceptance rate. There she was chosen as the sole recipient of the Dan Hartman Scholarship by her now frequent collaborator and Grammy winner, Charlie Midnight (James Brown, Cher, Britney Spears). Throughout her time in NYC she worked with notable writers and artists such as Hoodie Allen and Grammy nominated producer Angel Aponte while also performing at such venues as Tammany Hall, Gramercy Theatre, Webster Hall and The Bitter End.
Relentless. It’s the word that best describes Symmetry, a progressive pop/rock band based out of Los Angeles. Striving to touch one’s heart and soul through their music, this innovative band consists of Michael Campbell (vocals), Jared Hara (guitar), Will Weiner (bass) and Max D’Anda (drums). These four accomplished and determined musicians fatefully met each other in California and aim to inspire hope through their powerful music.
Relentless. It’s the word that best describes Symmetry, a progressive pop/rock band based out of Los Angeles. Striving to touch one’s heart and soul through their music, this innovative band consists of Michael Campbell (vocals), Jared Hara (guitar), Will Weiner (bass) and Max D’Anda (drums). These four accomplished and determined musicians fatefully met each other in California and aim to inspire hope through their powerful music.
Eddie Gomez is an emerging Latino singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon who currently resides in Los Angeles. His soulful roots mixed with contemporary elements of modern music have helped Eddie to refine his distinct sound. Music, entertainment and performing are in his blood, having parents who travelled throughout the country as paid folk dancers. Eddie has performed throughout Los Angeles, appearing at the world-famous Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip, The Mint, Hotel Cafe, and 5 Towers Stage at Universal City Walk, to name a few. He has appeared on the Today Show With Hoda and Kathy Lee, El Cofi Breik, MundoFox, and several other national and local programs. Be sure to listen in our Eddie's performance from a prior posting on WorldArts Daily.
Jarrett Johnson GRAMMY® Award winning singer/songwriter/producer Sign up at WorldArts.com to continue to follow more artists.
Celeste Stoney is a published songwriter, accomplished singer, actress, voiceover artist, entrepreneur and passionate activist for animal rescue, the homeless and youth mentoring. Celeste has been singing and performing from the age of 5 years old, putting on shows with the neighbor kids, performing in talent competitions and played in her grade school band. Her melody driven songs, 80's inspired big hooks, powerhouse vocals and gifted lyrics move your soul. Her passion to tell stories through song have driven a decade of collaborations with Grammy Award winning producers, Billboard platinum recording artists and pop and R&B icons. Continue to read more about Celeste Stoney at WorldArts.com.
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A local Southern California Heavy Metal Band named Legal Tender tears throw Swallow Your Soul. Subscribe on WorldArts.com to discover more diverse artists.
Lara Johnston is a singer-songwriter whose powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and soulful pop songs have captivated worldwide music audiences. She has toured extensively, both as a solo artist and as a backing vocalist for artists like Don Henley and Belinda Carlisle. In the past few years, Lara has opened for KISS, Heart, and Willie Nelson. She also recently made appearances on The Wendy Williams Show and Piers Morgan Tonight, duetting with America’s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. - Follow Lara Johnston on WorldArts.com
Alex Isley discovered her love of music and passion for performing at an early age. She takes great pride in the influence and legacy of her family’s music; her father, Ernie Isley, and her uncles are collectively the Isley Brothers. From living room shows to elementary school talent shows, she began to cultivate her passion into a career as a musician. Visit WorldArts.com to follow Alex Isley.
"An alluring electro/pop/folk duo - think One Republic meets Fleetwood Mac. Anthemic songs are Korbee’s trademarks. They craft soaring, cinematic melodies and earnest lyrics with finesse. These two take you on a journey, which is exactly what music should do." Korbee prides themselves on social good, partnering their music and talent with global philanthropic campaigns and foundations including The Donald Driver Foundation, The Harmony Project, The Special Olympics and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Signup on WorldArts.com to continue to follow and find new music discoveries.
"An alluring electro/pop/folk duo - think One Republic meets Fleetwood Mac. Anthemic songs are Korbee’s trademarks. They craft soaring, cinematic melodies and earnest lyrics with finesse. These two take you on a journey, which is exactly what music should do." orbee prides themselves on social good, partnering their music and talent with global philanthropic campaigns and foundations including The Donald Driver Foundation, The Harmony Project, The Special Olympics and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Signup on WorldArts.com to continue to follow and find new music discoveries.
Eddie Gomez is an emerging Latino singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon who currently resides in Los Angeles. His soulful roots mixed with contemporary elements of modern music have helped Eddie to refine his distinct sound. Music, entertainment and performing are in his blood, having parents who travelled throughout the country as paid folk dancers. Eddie has performed throughout Los Angeles, appearing at the world-famous Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip, The Mint, Hotel Cafe, and 5 Towers Stage at Universal City Walk, to name a few. He has appeared on the Today Show With Hoda and Kathy Lee, El Cofi Breik, MundoFox, and several other national and local programs. Signup to WorldArts.com to continue to follow and find new music discoveries.
Taylor Berrett is a breakout, innovative singer/ songwriter signed to the production team of Sturken and Rogers (responsible for signing and developing global superstar, Rhianna.) Sturken and Rogers sent Taylor’s music to iconic songwriter Kara DioGuardi who quickly recruited Taylor to her publishing company and presented Taylor to Warner Brothers Records Chairman and super-producer, Rob Cavallo. He immediately signed Taylor to Warner Brothers—home of Taylor’s favorite artist, Paul Simon. Currently in the studio recording his debut album with superstar producers such as Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, One Direction) and Eg White (Adele, James Blunt) among others, Taylor’s music ranges across a musical spectrum, from acoustic guitar to catchy pop hits. Signup to WorldArts.com to continue to follow and find new music discoveries.