 Harold Payne
“His vocals are reminiscent of Don Henley with the musical improvisational style of Wayne Brady.”
Harold has had over 100 artists, literally from Patti LaBelle to Snoop Dogg, cover his songs. Payne does a one-man show that is funny, interactive, multi-cultural & thought-provoking
and has performed around the world including travels to Japan, Russia, Indonesia & Cuba. Harold has served such diverse roles as featured performer, emcee/musical host, workshop leader
(customized team building & creativity) and POWER OF POSITIVE MUSIC (family shows). His improvisational style is his most unique gift which he shares at each concert as he makes up
songs ‘On the Spot’ from audience suggestions. HAROLD has been awarded 2 California Arts Council grants for his POWER OF POSITIVE MUSIC project. See credits & sample of
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 Gravity “original blend of R&B, smooth Jazz and Caribbean rhythms”
Gravity’s special POWER OF POSITIVE MUSIC programs shine in concerts for the community, at outdoor festivals and at children's custom residency programs. For over 20 years,
Gravity has been performing their own blend of R&B, smooth Jazz and Caribbean rhythms, highlighting excellent songwriting and pristine vocals. New theme concerts include: Smooth Jazz
Summer Nights, Love Can Conquer All, Tribute to America and Celebrate Christmas. GRAVITY is proud to be on the CAC touring Roster through 2006 & have been awarded the CAC Multi-Cultural
Entry grant. Check out their many individual and collective credits at www.PositiveMusic.com |
 Karie Hillery — "Smooth pop/rock"
Karie Hillery is a truly gifted songwriter and performer with an “angel” presence. Her songs could be your story, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, but always touching. Karie’s been performing and recording since her teens, including 3 nationally charting dance singles, a vinyl album(!) and four self produced original music CDs on the indie label One World Records. Her first European tour in 1991 led to a German label sub-publishing deal. Karie tours internationally and nationally solo or with her band "Extended Family" and has recently added empowerment, educational and spiritual events to her travels. She owns a pro recording studio and mentors young adults as well as producing outside artists and creating music for film and TV. See more at www.Karie.com
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 Faith Rivera “Madonna-meets-Beyonce-meets-Enya"
Originally born & raised in Hawaii, Faith has made Southern California her home since graduating in 1994 from Cal State Long Beach. Faith has worked as a session singer with such artists as Luther Vandross, Jon Secada & Sheila E. and performed live playing keys and singing back-up for Interscope artist, Xavier, opeing for De La Soul, Morris Day & the Time, and Speech. In 2003, after being a guest artist with the Honolulu Symphony, this island girl received a daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Original Song category for her vocal & co-writing work on "Forever Near" aired on NBC's Passions. Faith's live musical performances have been featured from NY to Maui, from Japan to Costa Rica. www.faithrivera.com |
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SHARA
“Bringing Classic Rock to her own generation!”
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As a young adult in Iran, Sharareh Afshar went against the strict laws that keep females in their place which did not allow her to speak her mind
or study music. In secret, she studied guitar and learned classic 70’s rock music from smuggle recordings
of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd to the Animals. She has polishing her vocals and performing talents around LA developing her talents that have been compared to as a smoother Joss Stone. All of 19, Shara
attends El Camino College while establishing a career in
music. She begins performing at college campuses this
fall and looks forward to meeting and sharing some of the
classic rock tunes at universities, coffeehouses and
concert venues that seem to be welcoming her with open arms.
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JUDY GORMAN – The History of Women in Music
Judy Gorman is an accomplished musician and teacher giving us ways to finding our own voice, not only with her words, but through her own music. She extensively tours the US sharing
her knowledge of history & music at universities, festivals, and peace and justice events by presenting concerts & her lecture “The History of Women in Music.” 2003
marked the release of her 2nd solo CD entitled, “The Rising of Us All.” See and hear more on her website at www.cdbaby.com/cd/judygorman2.
DEBORAH JOHNSON
Performing her own unique arrangements of the world-famous music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and George Gershwin. Her other popular programs include her original Merry Christmas Too
and a children’s powerpoint program entitled” Classical Spice. See more at www.DJWorksMusic.com
JIM GAMBLE
Fascinated with Pupperty? See the best as Jim Gamble performs excerpts from his company’s wide repertoire of programs. Wee folks through Grandmothers, love these colorful
characters as they come to life through the hands of this talented puppet master. See more at www.jimgamble.com
JAMI LULA
Jami Lula is a workshop leader, musician and has one of the most powerful voices you will ever here! Jami’s vocal performance has been coined as "gospel-like vocals
and Southern evangelist-styled mannerism that makes him a compelling and powerful presence onstage"; his lyrics truly contain a grain of optimism and inner-strength that have carried
many people through the hardest of times. See more at his website www.jamilula.com. |
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