Artists
Performing
Musicians,
singers, dancers and actors bring the work of composers, choreographers,
directors, writers, conductors and cultures alive. Whether
performing the classics, cultural traditions or original works,
the number and quality of performing artists in Mendocino
County is astounding.
"I've
always told the musicians in my band to play what they know
and then play above that. Because then, anything can happen,
and that’s where great art and music happen."
… Miles Davis
Blaze
Rose Birge
Flynn Creek Circus
Albion resident and performing artist, Blaze Rose Birge specializes in aerial
performance including trapeze and rope. More on Blaze and the Circus can be
found at www.flynncreekcircus.com
The Blushin' Roulettes
The Blushin' Roulettes hail from Mendocino County. This folksy twang gang delivers old-timey tunes with a modern twist deeply rooted in feminine perspective. More information and music at http://blushinroulettes.com
Spencer Brewer
For over 30 years, Spencer Brewer has been a composer/pianist/performer on the cutting edge of instrumental music, – inspiring audiences and listeners worldwide with his piano skills and hauntingly unique melodies. His website is www.spencerbrewer.com
DJ Sister Yasmin
plays uplifting, energizing music of all kinds, multicultural, intergenerational, for Weddings, Festivals, Benefits, club dates, parties and any/all special occasions and celebrations. She is also proficient on the microphone and doing publicity and promotions for your event. She is professional, reasonable, has excellent equipment, fantastic music, references, and will travel all over Mendocino County and beyond to elevate your event. She can be reached at (707) 884-4703 or sisteryasmin@hotmail.com.
Foxglove
"When it comes to making traditional, bluegrass-influenced music, Foxglove is the real deal." - Dan MacIntosh, Indie-Music.com www.foxgloveonline.com
Lavender Grace Productions
Lavender Grace Cinnamon is a modern renaissance woman and a native of Northern California. Here in her home town of Mendocino she is an Advocate of Sustainable Community Arts where she practices music, dance and theater. For more information go to www.lavendergrace.com
Sid Hillman
The Sid Hillman Quartet's slow-burning music evokes images of a late-night drive through the desert - dry and sparse, until the honest nature of Sid's lyrics flows through in a flash flood of warmth. http://theshq.com
Cathryn Hrudicka
For the past few years, Cathryn has been working on a series of “Comprovisations,” or compositions for different combinations of instruments and sometimes voices or electronics, that include improvisation by the musicians, with many influences, ranging from folk, rock and pop to jazz, different world musics, European classical, and what is now called “New Music.” The Comprovisations are a hybrid of all these influences. More about Cathryn Hrudicka's Music / Sounds at http://creativesagearts.com
Pura Vida
This Salsa band brings the hot latin sound of afro-carribean music to northern California. The show includes traditional Cuban rumba, mambo, and chachacha, as well as cumbia from South America and samba from Brazil. Their website is http://puravidamendo.com
Marcia Sloane
Navarro River Music
Cellist Marcia Sloane lives, teaches, and performs in northern California. More on Marcia can be
found at www.navarrorivermusic.com
Chris Skyhawk
Skyhawk Music
Chris Skyhawk hails from the rugged North Coast of California. A long-time community activist, his songs reflect a strong commitment to the great folk tradition of telling stories with deep honesty and humor. His website is www.chrisskyhawk.com
Scotty Wright
Jazz Musician
scottywrightjazz.com
For Mendocino County booking, contact
Rhoda Teplow Presents
(707) 964-2787
email: rteplow@mcn.org
