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Performers - Thank you to the following who have donated
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LUCE
Luce began in 2002 when a young house painter named Tom Luce decided he
would pursue a lifelong dream of writing and recording his very first
CD. What he never imagined was that this CD, featuring the song Good
Day, would begin a career that would take his band and him on
thirty-three national tours, earn a Bammy for best debut album, end up
in two major motion pictures and several television shows, and receive
airplay on almost every Triple A radio station and on countless Hot AC
stations across the country. Tom Luce decided it was time to put down
his paintbrush. Since that beginning Luce has been touring constantly
and has put out five full-length CD's as well as an acoustic EP that
rediscovered the fan favorite, “Good Day” as well as introduced new LUCE
songs. "We wanted to push ourselves by recording live" says singer Tom
Luce. "Recording a song acoustically opens the door to new ideas and
crazy experiments". Luce has also reworked their live show and is now
back in the studio working on new material for their next album. "This
business forces you to keep reinventing yourself," says Tom, "there is
always a feeling like something creatively great is just around the
corner". |
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MEGAN SLANKARD
Though only in her 20's, "Megan Slankard's vocal style is so distinctive
that simply naming influences (Ani DiFranco, Alanis Morissette) doesn't
do it justice. Her vocal melodies are immediately arresting, she uses
hip-hpo phrasing and whisper-to-roar dynamics like a pro, and she never
lets her impeccable technique eclipse the emotion she pours into her
performances." —Acoustic Guitar Magazine |
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Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles: two-time Grammy-nominee, and the first artist to ever
have a song downloaded more than 1 million times on iTunes, Sara
Bareilles is taking the world by storm. 'It's tempting to simply applaud
Bareilles' capable Fiona Apple-on-Prozac homage for what it is: slightly
edgy, stompy piano-based pop rock. That is, until she unfurls the ear
splittingly impressive climax note of the Maroon 5-esque "Come Round
Soon." Whether banging away at the driving "Love Song," turning slinky
for "Bottle It Up" or getting contemplative on the gently orchestrated
"City," Bareilles' writing voice is uniquely her own'.--Caryn Ganz
Rolling Stone Review. |
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Claes
Cem
If you ask Claes Cem how best to
experience his music, he will smile and say, “Join me at my next
concert!” His live performance essence has been shaped by a life touring
the road, connecting with new audiences from the Highlands of Scotland
to the Turquoise Sea of the Caribbean. Artist influences are Paul Simon,
Sting, Dave Matthews and John Mayer.
2009 saw the release
of a new single "Emotional Home," which brought Cem to the attention of
Grammy Award winning engineer/producer Carlos Bedoya. Carlos and Claes
then collaborated on the EP “Rosie,” the title song of which played on
national radio in Denmark. Carlos's past collaborators range from
megastars like Mick Jagger, Missy Elliot to Beyonce. Together, Carlos
and Claes are now working on a new album project, tentatively called the
Momentum
Project to be released on American soil later this year.
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Extra
Large
Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect
soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band
in Santa Cruz County eleven times running, Extra Large splices together
funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic
California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble has become a
California coast staple adept at heating up dance floors, concert
stages, and festivals. What sets Extra Large apart from the ‘dance band’
pack is that their dance music is original, upbeat, positive and fun! No
‘Brickhouse’ from this crew. Bursting with screaming horns and steaming
strings, with drums and bass bulldozing any listener’s attempt to stand
still, this band continues to reign as the ultimate party starter for
any upbeat occasion. Sometimes size does matter, and Extra Large
dutifully fills every musical gap.
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Flying Other Brothers
Featuring stellar lead and pedal steel guitarist
Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends), keyboardist
Pete Sears (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship), and
drummer Jimmy Sanchez (Boz Scaggs, Dr. John).
The octet is rounded out by Roger McNamee on
rhythm guitar, Ann McNamee on percussion, Bill
Bennett on bass, Tony Bove on harmonica, and
Bert Keely on guitar, all five of whom lend
vocals and original tunes to the mix. The band
is steeped in the grand tradition of vintage San
Francisco sounds and sensibility! |
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Karmina
Karmina, helmed by the sister duo of
Kelly and Kamille, is all about real musicians who possess talent,
know-how and determination. Setting themselves apart from other pop
wannabes, Kelly and Kamille write, sing, produce and perform music that
springs entirely from their own creative designs. As evidenced by the
songs that encompass their debut album, Backwards into Beauty, and its
first single, "The Kiss," Karmina's music possesses a soulful, seductive
embrace that tugs at the emotions, without sacrificing the hooks,
melodies and exuberant sense of fun found in the very best of pop music.
Produced by Karmina and Guy Erez, the album features eleven riveting
original songs, each extending an instant embrace. |
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Kenny Loggins
Two-time Grammy award-winning superstar, Kenny Loggins is a brilliant
singer-songwriter and guitarist has captured hearts by exploring the
"endless power of the song to communicate," for over four decades. His
hits include, Danny’s Song, Celebrate Me Home, Footloose, and I’m
Alright. In 1991, Loggins’s Leap of Faith album featured, Conviction of
the Heart, "the unofficial anthem of the environmental movement." In
2007, his How About Now album hit the shelves, with reflections of his
musical history combined with songs that dig deep and look to the
future. |
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David
Pack
GRAMMY® winning Singer-songwriter
and guitarist David Pack has won international acclaim both for his
insightful solo work and his stellar turn as main composer and frontman
for the pop-rock powerhouse band Ambrosia.. Pack, who has one of
contemporary music's most distinctive voices, is also renowned as a
producer for stars including Wynonna, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin and
Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and as a music director/producer of
global stage events including both of President Clinton's inaugurals.
Songs like Pack's "Biggest Part Of Me," "How Much I Feel," "Holding Onto
Yesterday" and "You're The Only Woman." are just a few of his
award-winning contributions we are likely to hear in the intimate
concert for Autism. |
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Kenon
Chen
Rising star Kenon Chen mixes powerful emotion and intricate guitar work
in his superbly crafted songs. Fascinating to watch, Kenon is a fresh
and exhilarating force on stage. |
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Steve
Eaton
Emmy nominee and author of gold and platinum songs for Art Garfunkel,
The Carpenters, Glenn Campbell, Anne Murray, and others, and former
member of Paul Revere and the Raiders. As a solo performer, Steve has
shared the stage with Ray Charles, The Smothers Brothers, Charlie Pride,
Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot, The Guess Who, and Yes. Steve is an
incredible musician, a great singer/songwriter, and a fabulous
entertainer. We are delighted to have him as our headline artist. |
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Eoin Harrington
An Irish soul man, whose passionate vocal style and energetic stage
presence capture the best elements of catchy, "danceable" pop-rock jams,
with a touch of classic "Blue Eyed Soul" for good measure. Armed with a
distinctive Irish tenor and an emotive falsetto, Eoin weaves a tapestry
of songs together which conjure up the narrative eloquence of James
Taylor and the modern existentialisms of James Blunt. |
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Deborah
Levoy
Deborah Levoy possesses a riveting stage presence that is as
irresistible as her luscious voice. She radiates intelligence and a
bare-bones intimacy. “She has a strong, emotive voice, crisp guitar
accompaniment, and an eye and ear for taking everyday life situations
and creating high drama in song form," writes The East Bay Express
(Oakland, CA). |
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Shana
Morrison & Caledonia
Singer/songwriter Shana Morrison & Caledonia; Shana toured for a number
of years as part of her father, Van Morrison’s “Rhythm and Soul Review.”
Since 1996 she has been performing with her band Caledonia and has
toured widely in the U.S. and Europe. Shana’s style has been referred to
as pop with a side of blues and rock, with touches of country, R&B, and
jazz in the mix, earning her comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Shawn
Colvin, with traces of Sinead O’Connor’s style showing through as well.
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Vienna
Teng
By the time San Francisco-based singer/songwriter/pianist Vienna Teng
quit her full-time software engineering job at Cisco Systems in the
summer of 2002, she had signed with independent label Virt Records and
was preparing for her debut release, Waking Hour. Just a few short
months later, she was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition, made her
network television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman, and was
followed around by a camera crew from CNN for a prime-time profile. She
was soon opening for artists such as Shawn Colvin & Joan Osborne and had
her song, "The Tower," used in the NBC prime-time series "Ed." Her days
are now filled with interviews and sold-out performances. Needless to
say, it has been an abrupt shift from her cubicle days. |
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Vickie
Natale
On May 14, 2003, 22-year-old Brooklyn-born Vickie Natale became CBS TV’s
Star Search Grand Champion--earning a $1 million Sony Music recording
contract and $200,000 in prize money along the way. The Music Teacher
turned Soul Diva has been singing since age four and composing since age
12. Prior to her “Star Search” victory, Ms Natale had won numerous
competitions, including ones at New York’s legendary Apollo Theater. In
the aftermath of 9/11, Natale performed close to ground zero before an
audience of 5,000, noting that she “felt honored to use my voice to help
people heal.” Ms Natale’s musical stylings are infused with R&B and
pop, although funk, jazz and blues also flow naturally from her voice. A
passionate performer not to be missed! |
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Old Skool Performers
Old Skool Café is a
one-of-a-kind, youth-run supper club featuring talented young chefs,
waiters and entertainers. They're using a fresh approach to violence
prevention -focusing on rehabilitating and giving hope to at-risk and
previously incarcerated youth.
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Stanford
Football A Cappella Choir
This is a helmet-clad sextet which collectively weighs in as a 1,390
pound music-making machine. They combine doo-wop traditions and pop with
choreography and comedy. |
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Narada Michael Walden
Drummer, Producer, Songwriter, Hitmaker (R &
B, Soul &Funk) Narda’s smoldering R&B pop hits introduced such
superstars as Whitney Houston ("I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves
Me)", and Mariah Carey (”Vision of Love”) to the spotlight. Aretha
Franklin, Wynonna Judd, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and scores of
others have sought Narada out to fashion some of the biggest hits of
their careers. Narada has earned equal acclaim as a recording and
performing artist in his own right and will release his 12th album later
this year. |
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Jazz |
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Jennifer
Barnes
Jennifer Barnes is a talented jazz vocalist, recording artist and music
educator. She has sung and recorded with many musical legends including
Barry Manilow, Cy Coleman, Les Brown Jr. and Band of Renown, has
appeared on the Grammy Awards and most recently, was featured on the
national Chili's commercial. Jennifer performed with Venezuelan
sensation Otmaro Ruiz on piano, highly regarded bassist Chris Colangelo
on the standup and in-demand jazz drummer Steve Barnes on the skins. |
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David
Benoit
Composer, pianist and three-time
GRAMMY® nominee, David Benoit has made an indelible mark on contemporary
jazz. He pioneered the popular smooth jazz sound of the '80s, and his
straight-ahead jazz recordings, television and film scores, and his
classical compositions continue to win coveted industry awards. Benoit
has performed with Leonard Bernstein, Kenny Loggins, Faith Hill, and
many others. His song The KEY TO YOU, which he co-wrote with friend and
collaborator David Pack, because the theme of HOSV's 2006 concert for
Autism. |
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Taylor
Eigsti
Seventeen-year-old Menlo Park jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti has been
performing for nine years. Since his first professional concert, he has
received much acclaim for both his technical proficiency and his mature,
intuitive style of playing. Eigsti has performed on stage with many
well-known and respected musicians, such as Dave Brubeck, Diane Schurr,
James Moody and others. Mr. Eigsti was presented at three “Rising Star”
concerts at the famed Ravinia Festival in Chicago. |
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Ska |
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The English Beat
"Some 80s bands who tour clearly show their age and their songs can
sound dated. But the band English Beat are definitely not one of them.
With an energy packed live show they could school today's young artists
on how to put on a good show."
-Lliza Woods, DC Music Examiner
English Beat is a 2 Tone Ska revival band co-founded by Dave Wakeling
and Ranking Roger in Birmingham, England in 1978. Their rhythmic
songs˜still vibrant today˜fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock,
which gives them a sound unlike anything out there. Their lyrics in such
favorites as "Save it for Later" and "Mirror in the Bathroom" deal with
themes of love, unity or sociopolitical topics. What the crowd gets at
an English Beat show is one of the most fun and upbeat live shows
around. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be blown away by the
English Beat and it's front-man Dave Wakeling, the ever-changing "King
of Ska"!
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Classical |
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The
Amitié Ensemble
The Amitié Ensemble is a talented and promising young musical group from
the Bay Area. Formerly from Korea, the group relocated the the Bay Area.
The Classical program featured compositions by Foote, Borodin, Mozart
and a selection of music from around the world. |
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