LA Skins Music Fest 2012

LA Skins Music Fest

July 21, 2012 6pm

Okla Homma, Indian Music can not be defined by genre, style, or category. It is a genuine combination of soul, emotion and most importantly spirit. Our spirit truly drives the tunes, harmonies and PHAT BEATS that make the great Indian musicians we have today. Their inspiration, hard work and tears become an artwork of sounds that have no true definition. They are just great. Plain and Simple.

The LA SKINS MUSIC FEST is a celebration of our musicians and gives our community the opportunity to sing with them, party with them, and give ‘em some much-deserved props.

Thank you to our outstanding Skins Musicians, our incredible youth from our talent showcase, sponsors, staff, volunteers and community.

Enjoy the show.

Ian Skorodin Concert Director

6PM

Schedule

Doors Open

6:30PM

Youth Talent Showcase

7PM

2012 LA SKINS MUSIC FEST

Featuring

ARIGON STARR SHAWN MICHAEL PERRY And Only The Brave BECK BLACK LIGHTNINGCLOUD

Arigon Starr folk

An enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Arigon Starr grew up on the road as part of a military family. Her parents, Ken and Ruth

Wahpecome (Creek-Cherokee-Seneca) supported her artistic expressions, encouraging her to learn as much as possible about music, composition, art, and drama. Starr relocated to Los Angeles, where she worked behind the scenes at entertainment companies like Viacom Productions and Showtime Networks. In 1996, she left her corporate job behind and became a full-time musician.

Starr’s first CD, “Meet the Diva,” was named Best Independent Recording at the Second Annual Native American Music Awards. Her second release, “Wind-Up,” contained the hit “Junior Frybread,” which was named Song/Single of the Year at the Fourth Annual Native American Music Awards. In 2002, Wacky Productions released her third CD, “Backflip.” Starr’s fourth CD, “The Red Road – Original Cast Recording” was named the Best Contemporary CD at the 15th Annual First Americans in the Arts Awards featuring a Who’s Who of musical guest stars from Los Angeles and Nashville. Additionally, Arigon was named “Songwriter of the Year” by the Native American Music Awards and received a nomination for “Best Country CD” from Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards.

She has also gained fame for her acting and has been awarded two First Americans in the Arts Awards, the Maverick Award from the Los Angeles Women’s Theater Project, and a Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers Award.

“Super Indian” is now an online comic (www.superindiancomics.com) updated every Monday. The comic will be published as a graphic novel. The project is written, penciled, inked and digitally colored and lettered by Arigon Starr.

Starr is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Shawn Michael Perry & Only the Brave rock

A power pop, country, funk, rock band that perfor ms original music and brings an exciting attitude to the stage!

Shawn Michael Perry & Only The Brave band is as diverse as they come. The band is fronted by Shawn Michael Perry who shares the stage with a group of the hottest musicians. They offer an exciting, energizing show that delivers tight and rigorous compositions with impeccable musicianship. Shawn Michael Perry has taken the multi -hyphenate to new heights. This singer, songwriter, actor, educator, activist was born into indigenous heritage in Southern California. The strength of his music and beauty of his words was enhanced by producer John Avila the talented bassist/ producer of Oingo Boingo. Final polishing was added by the skillful mastering of Ron MC Master (Capitol Records). Shawn has opened for and shared the bill with REDBONE ... BADLANDS ... BILL MILLER ...MARY YOUNGBLOOD ... KEITH SECOLA ...

JEFF HEALEY ... THEE RHYTHM KINGS, just to name a few.

Only The Brave (The Band Members)

“CHICAGO” CHUCK GULLENS Landed in Southern California after spending his high school years in Las Vegas, and his college years in Kansas and Wyoming. As a seasoned and accomplished drummer and percussionist, Chuck lays a deep pocketed foundation and brings a diverse amalgamation of styles to ONLY THE BRAVE. DIG LEWIS The remarkable musician, composer, and conductor has toured extensively with major performing artists such as Stevie Wonder, George Benson, John Mellencamp, Boz Skaggs. Shawn Michael Perry’s company Only The Brave Entertainment and All That Culture Music Of The America’s is honored to work with Dig. ROBERT “CHALO” ORTIZ Chalo named after his famous grandfather who shared the stage with the legendary Trace (Three) Ponchos. He played the blues like he owns the stage. It comes deep within his soul. Eventually he moved onto Thee Rhythm Kings”. Chalo has shared the stage with such greats such as Los Lobos, EL Chicano and many others.

Beck Black

rock

Actress, singer, composer, and performer based in Los Angeles, California.

Beck has received attention for her music in “Classic Rock” magazine/ UK and other publications such as LA Weekly. Her single “Lovers in the Dark” just aired on Global Voice Radio via “Indies in Motion” and London’s Hot 102.8 fm radio. As a singer and theater actress her stage work is electric, engaging, enthralling, and insightful.

She plays the piano, keys/organ, harmonica, flute, and harmonium.

Beck is currently working on her cosmic rock project “The Moonbeams”.

She is an avid filmmaker, songwriter, poet, and cultural muse.

For more info and to contact Beck, www.beckblack.com

LightningCloud hip hop

LightningCloud is a North American Hip Hop group based out of Los Angeles, California. The duo consists of Crystle Lightning and MC RedCloud.

Invigorated by the sounds and energy of the underground club scenes, LightningCloud found a way to fuse the elements of Hip Hop with Electro-House music, giving birth to a two headed, fire spitting dragon of sophisticated delivery.

LightningCloud is well equipped with a highly anticipated debut album that is rumored to explode and capture the hearts of every listener. With a vibrant, multimedia stage performance in their arsenal and a hunger that is all but gone in this generation, LightningCloud arrives to save us all from the monotony...just in the nick of time.

LightningCloud’s reputation precedes them and they live up to the hype on this debut album. The LP is described as first class lyricism with an assortment of patterns, styles and articulations, over unmerciful hip hop, electro and house production. Songs like “Casino Money” and “Gravitron” satisfy the souls of any dance club elitists, while tracks like “Hang it Up Daddy” and “Get Tribal” earn the respect of hip hop heads and boombox saints alike.

Sponsers

Staff Ian Skorodin

Jennifer Bobiwash

Patricia Gomes

Crystle Lightning

Music Fest Director

Music Fest Coordinator

Music Fest Staff

Concert Hostess

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