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Featured Artists 2010 -Saturday - CORDAY & the Classic Rock Coars - Professional entertainer Jennifer CORDAY fronts this star-studded all-girl band, The Classic Rock Cougars! These sexy women are proud to have cougar experience, and are ready to rock your world. These ladies aren’t just eye candy, and they aren’t just “good for a girl.” These women are top-notch musicians who will wow you with screamin’ guitar solos, bad-ass Zeppelin rifs, and 4 part vocal harmonies! The Cougars play classic rock from every era, focusing mainly on classic rock hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and early 80’s. |
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Featured Artists 2010 - Friday- Blame Sally - A unique collective of four distinct voices and musical backgrounds, Blame Sally has forged a compelling and original sound that has earned the band the well-deserved reputation as “Bay Area phenomenon.” Recently signing a five year mid-six figure record deal, the band's spirited, take-no-prisoners attitude is a welcome contrast to traditional folkie navel-gazing, and the band has the songs, chops and pipes to back up their toughtalking, clear-minded folk rock. |
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Marie Bradshaw Band - The Marie Bradshaw Band is a four piece band out of Bountiful, Utah. Marie composes the group’s original songs with influences in genres such as country, blues, rock and folk. Her songs are sweet, soulful musical representations of her life and innermost thoughts. The band has played numerous local venues, most recently opening the fireworks show for The ReAL Salt Lake Soccer Game and Fireworks Show. Marie and James Vandegrift have been hard at work recording the band’s first album, which they hope to release on iTunes sometime this year. |
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Angie Evans - Imagine a four-car accident with drivers Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco, Erika Bahdu and Ella Fitzgerald. If only one person survived this crash, it would be singer/songwriter, Angie Evans. Possessing a certain trait from each of these legendary women, the music that flows from Angie would only be best described as a collision of funk, jazz, soul and a little bit of folk all wrapped up in a long winding road of poetry. She possesses a certain strength that she lets unfold in her music. Her songs are powerful, passionate and honest; unstoppable clockwork of intensity and attitude. |
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Becky Alter -Slightly over ten years after starting her first band, Becky Alter has traveled tens of thousands of miles, performing in 6 countries, playing dive bars to some of the most beautiful venues in the world as a solo artist, as well as with a full band. A blend of Blues Rock, Pop, and moody Alternative Folk/Country, her sound has been described in the US Press as, “Melissa Etheridge getting bitch-slapped by Dolly Parton.” Becky Alter’s dream is simple: to write great songs and share them with the world. |
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BITCH -B itch's musical journey has taken her from classical-violin training in the suburbs to experimental flicks in NYC. After leaving the outskirts of Detroit for the artier charms of Chicago—Bitch's unconventional and outspoken approach to performance caught the attention of a number of indie luminaries. Bitch plays electric violin like a rock guitar, and adds layers of unique instrumentation to create a sonic symphony. |
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Runhoney - Maria Naccari-Beahan Runhoney is a San Diego based alternative/rock band. Lead vocals/guitar, Sarah Harmel; Drums, Emily O'Bannon; Bass guitar, Maria Naccari-Beahan. Runhoney is unstoppable with powerful vocals, addictive song writing and a sick ass rhythm section. Runhoney is currently in the studio with producer, Alicia Champion, finishing their 1st full length CD. After the completion of thier CD, Runhoney will continue touring the west coast with national dates to follow. |
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Ayo Awosika - The classically trained vocalist has transferred her aptitude for opera and art song to the world of jazz and beyond. Ayo brings new life and interpretation to jazz standards heard many times over. She has aimed to be a musician with more substance, more ability and more originality; an artist who has something to say. With a heritage rooted in West Africa, and travels that reach Japan, Germany, England and France, she's been tweaking her style, mixing a love for the complexity and depth of jazz and soul with the honesty and familiarity of folk and roots music, working to find the place where these worlds meet. |
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Natalia Zukerman - Zukerman didn’t have to look far as a child to find musical influence. She attributes her rigorous work ethic, discipline and instrumental predisposition to her parents. The daughter of violinist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman and flutist/writer Eugenia Zukerman, Natalia grew up in Manhattan immersed in classical music. Her ears were tuned to perfect pitch, and the guitar dexterity, intricate sense of rhythm and meter evident in her own musicianship came naturally. So did the lifestyle of a traveling performer. Performing live—and experiencing what she calls the life of a “wandering gypsy”—is a family tradition. |
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Natalie Gelman - "Singer/songwriter Natalie Gelman is quickly gaining acclaim and recognition for her music. Her passionate music is a means to articulate her response to current affairs as well as reveal parts of her inner self with the world. Utilizing her music training and inspiration from greats like Sheryl Crow, Janis Joplin and Jewel, Natalie captures audiences with her acoustic rock music. She has already lent her talents to audiences across the United States, in Austria, and in the Caribbean. |
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Bronwen Beecher - A violinist since the age of 7, Bronwen went to Loyola University, New Orleans on scholarship studying music therapy and violin performance. Though the classical music program was rigorous, she was enchanted in her off hours to experience the panoply of musical styles which surrounded her in New Orleans. From her history of award-winning classical violinist to purple-haired fiddling street performer, Bronwen now understands much more than how to play an instrument. |
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LVNMUZIQ - Liz Snavely, aka LVNMUZIQ, drifts somewhere between the dusty road lyrics of Tracy Chapman and the soulful luster of Toni Childs. She has a distinct vocal sound that can warm up the chilliest spring morning and her songs have a way of working their way under your skin and making themselves a part of your being. |
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Leraine Horstmanshoff - Music has always been an integral part of Leraine's life. With a trunk load of instruments from guitar to didgeridoo, Leraine expresses her inner light through music. As a world-traveled musician, Leraine’s path into spirit-centered music continues and she is excited to be able to share her God-given gifts of music and connection with people all over the world. |
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Brandie Balken- emcee - is the Executive Director for Equality Utah, the states largest political advocacy organization for LGBT Utahns and their families. A Weber State University alum, Balken has extensive experience working on social justice issues in Utah. Prior to serving as Equality Utah’s E.D, Balken also was a member of the Utah Pride Center’s Board of Directors, as well as previous service as Board Chair of SweRve, a social and service organization. Prior to working for LGBT equality she worked extensively in the environmental and economic justice arenas. |
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