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*Melodymemory says: "MELODYMEMORY is considered a meta-lyrical fusion of Reggae, Hip-Hop and Funky Soul, our music and message is much more than just the obvious. Our broad appeal musically bridges gaps between younger and older generations. We love what we do". 

After performing almost non-stop for the last 2 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area at events such as The Dallas City Arts Festival, The 2009 Deep Ellum Arts Festival, and the Grand Opening of the DART Green Line railway station in Dallas' arts district in Deep Ellum, Melody Memory has transformed itself from a standard 7-piece club act to active members of the community. This harmonious blend translates into something much more than just a band and their music. MELODY MEMORY is a movement.

They beautifully transcend the music by being part of the local artists community, and by being actively involved in the development of local "at risk" youth, as well as up and coming poets and wordsmiths. MELODY MEMORY is actively involved with improving public education through creative learning.

Working with non-profit organizations such as Big Thought, Art.Love.Magic, and Creative Solutions, MELODY MEMORY has put itself in a position to further the artistic growth and development of kids all over D/FW using the MELODY MEMORY curriculum. This curriculum, developed by lead vocalist and teacher Alejandro Perez, is best described as a learning process by which a child is taught the recollection of thoughts with sounds, music, and creativity.

*Melodymemory says: "MELODYMEMORY is considered a meta-lyrical fusion of Reggae, Hip-Hop and Funky Soul, our music and message is much more than just the obvious. Our broad appeal musically bridges gaps between younger and older generations. We love what we do". 

After performing almost non-stop for the last 2 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area at events such as The Dallas City Arts Festival, The 2009 Deep Ellum Arts Festival, and the Grand Opening of the DART Green Line railway station in Dallas' arts district in Deep Ellum, Melody Memory has transformed itself from a standard 7-piece club act to active members of the community. This harmonious blend translates into something much more than just a band and their music. MELODY MEMORY is a movement.

They beautifully transcend the music by being part of the local artists community, and by being actively involved in the development of local "at risk" youth, as well as up and coming poets and wordsmiths. MELODY MEMORY is actively involved with improving public education through creative learning.

Working with non-profit organizations such as Big Thought, Art.Love.Magic, and Creative Solutions, MELODY MEMORY has put itself in a position to further the artistic growth and development of kids all over D/FW using the MELODY MEMORY curriculum. This curriculum, developed by lead vocalist and teacher Alejandro Perez, is best described as a learning process by which a child is taught the recollection of thoughts with sounds, music, and creativity.

If you have had any doubt that love and music walk hand in hand then you have yet to see and hear the Inner Visions Band. Their music has garnered them fans the world over and has helped to close the gap between racial, religious and economic divisions by leaning on the one thing we all possess and should exercise. That one thing is love!

Hailing from St. John, US Virgin Islands, this once hidden treasure, is a family in every sense of the word (two Brothers and two Sons). Yet everyone they encounter is easily welcomed into their family as well. At a time when “Roots Reggae Music” is struggling to keep it’s identity intact, it is quite refreshing to find this band performing, recording and producing as well as they do. Melodic song writing, impassioned lead vocals and sweet three part harmonies are reminiscent of the best vocal groups of the seventies and indeed, their style bridges the gap between foundation reggae and other genres such as R&B, and rock.

From Grassroots Festival in New York, Antiliansse festen in Belgium, SXSW in Texas, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Dios Latinos Festival in Holland to Muzikfest in Pennsylvania, Inner Visions has blazed the trail!

Now it’s your turn to be “Inner-Gized!” Book them and find out what all the fuss is about!

Core members:

Phillip “Grasshopper” Pickering (lead vocals, guitar, percussion)

Alvin “Jupiter” Pickering (backing vocals, bass, percussion and Grasshopper’s

brother)

Akiba “Mr. Snooze” Pickering (vocals, keyboards and one of Grasshopper's sons)

Aswad “Hollywood” Pickering (drums and another of Grasshopper's sons).

If you have had any doubt that love and music walk hand in hand then you have yet to see and hear the Inner Visions Band. Their music has garnered them fans the world over and has helped to close the gap between racial, religious and economic divisions by leaning on the one thing we all possess and should exercise. That one thing is love!

Hailing from St. John, US Virgin Islands, this once hidden treasure, is a family in every sense of the word (two Brothers and two Sons). Yet everyone they encounter is easily welcomed into their family as well. At a time when “Roots Reggae Music” is struggling to keep it’s identity intact, it is quite refreshing to find this band performing, recording and producing as well as they do. Melodic song writing, impassioned lead vocals and sweet three part harmonies are reminiscent of the best vocal groups of the seventies and indeed, their style bridges the gap between foundation reggae and other genres such as R&B, and rock.

From Grassroots Festival in New York, Antiliansse festen in Belgium, SXSW in Texas, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Dios Latinos Festival in Holland to Muzikfest in Pennsylvania, Inner Visions has blazed the trail!

Now it’s your turn to be “Inner-Gized!” Book them and find out what all the fuss is about!

Core members:

Phillip “Grasshopper” Pickering (lead vocals, guitar, percussion)

Alvin “Jupiter” Pickering (backing vocals, bass, percussion and Grasshopper’s

brother)

Akiba “Mr. Snooze” Pickering (vocals, keyboards and one of Grasshopper's sons)

Aswad “Hollywood” Pickering (drums and another of Grasshopper's sons).

Glen Washington is one of an elite group of singers who’ve not only kept Jamaica’s vocal tradition alive during the dancehall era, but also significantly added to it by writing and performing new classics of their own.

Hailing from the Jamaican parish of Clarendon, Glen was a drummer before singing his breakthrough hit, Rockers Nuh Crackers, for producer Joe Gibbs back in 1976. After leaving for Canada, he toured with artists like Shinehead before making his comeback as a solo act during the mid-nineties. Acclaim for his soulful vocals and timeless songs soon followed as hits such as Jah Glory, Down Low, Open Your Eyes, Number One Girl and Kindness For Weakness spread news of his musical rebirth far and wide.

it’s this new studio recording that’s making waves right now,  Recorded at studios in Hollywood and London under the watchful gaze of Danny Ray, The Right Road now ranks among the finest works of his career material all of it written by Glen himself, and played by a topflight assortment of musicians, including Sly & Robbie, Jazwad, Mafia & Fluxy, Computer Paul and members of the Ruff Cutt and Ras Ites’ bands.

Like most universally minded Jamaican artists raised on a steady diet of reggae, gospel and r&b, he draws no distinction between love in its spiritual or secular forms. Both have their origins in the grace of God and whilst his lyrics may sound utopian in places, they’re rooted in the personal, affirmative action of someone who’s had the courage to turn their life around, no matter the distractions or what others may say.

minority, confirming his stature as a genuine singer for the people, as well as a popular lovers’ rock artist.

Mark Wonder of Kingston, Jamaica, is truly a Jamaican wonder. Although Jamaica has no shortage of roots singers, Mark Wonder is a musical force that must be reckoned with. He has been blessed with an awesome musical talent - his powerful and infectious vocal delivery and master song crafting cannot be disputed. One can simply not resist singing or rocking to his quality creations which have a universal appeal whether he is praising the Almighty, chanting revolutionary songs laced with social commentary, or keeping the fire of the ancient ones ablaze.

"I-man deh pon the mission, yeah, as one of the militant soldiers, and as a son of Levi, I-man know what I duty is. The music is the source InI use to deliver InI message and always glorifying His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I."

New album "TRUE STORIES OF MARK WONDER AND FRIENDS" out now - look for it pon iTunes, Amazon, EBReggae & usual sites featuring roots reggae.

He has recorded several albums to date which include "Signs of the Times", "Jeremiah", "Live at the Coupole", "Break the Ice" and "Victory: The Mystery Unfolds" which was released on his own imprint Battle-Axe Muzik Production. Mark's latest release is entitled "True Stories of Mark Wonder and Friends", an album consisting of collaborations with many reggae greats including Sizzla, Gentleman, Luciano, Capleton, and many more. His music has been received all over the world, especially in the US and Europe where his powerful performances have been described as electrifying. Mark Wonder strives, through his music to educate, inspire and bring consciousness with a spiritual essence and cultural awareness to listeners.

Hailing from Australia, Whiplash is rising from down under to unleash his lyrical prowess on the States. Fiery but calculated in his flow, Whiplash methodically attacks each and every track much like a veteran boxer punishes a novice opponent in the ring. Effortless delivery mixed with relentless lyricism is a combination that scores a knockout every time.

Years of nomadic living have given Whiplash a plethora of experience and content for his music. Eking out a living and sleeping everywhere from fields to campgrounds to couches to beaches and even on the roof of a café, Whiplash knows what it’s like to come from nothing. Starting from the bottom has cultivated an appreciation for the underdog and gives his music a unique perspective. He embraces his drifter status and uses music as an outlet to release his pent up feelings about the cold world he’s encountered.

After a lucky occurrence on a beach in Australia, Whiplash met a high-ranking music representative and was able to record his first song in a professional studio. This experience led to an obsession with making new music and Whiplash started recording his own songs. After two short years and over 100 tracks, he was featured in Cosmopolitan and ranked #6 out of 35 up-and-coming artists in the magazine’s “Cool List”.

With his new album, Losing Control, Whiplash will be snapping necks all over the world, just don’t sue for excessive head bobbing.

Internationally renowned spiritual intuit, medium, channel, author, artist, lecturer and ordained minister, Barbara DeLong has been working professionally in the spiritual field since the early 70’s In the 80’s she began painting personal Mandala’s for friends. Since that time her paintings and the life readings that go with them are now worldwide with over four hundred of them in countless private collections. These individual paintings evolved into a circular oracle card deck called The Cosmic Deck of Initiation. The deck was published in 1991, as a peaceful and more spiritual substitute to the standard Tarot deck,  Barbara toured the country with the The Cosmic Deck of Initiation for over five years

          Her readings come from a deep spiritual background and are focused on giving the individual understanding of the pathway they are on, and positive insight on how to enable the creative energies within to expand on the human experience. The readings give a 12 month glimpse and go from the mundane to the magical.

As an ordained Spiritual Minister Barbara served a local Spiritualist Church as one of the rotating ministers from 2003-2008, her platform mediumship was considered both accurate and inspired.

Though only in her 20's, Megan Slankard has independently sold over 25,000 CDs while performing in 100s of cities across the United States and Europe. She self-produced her first CD at age eighteen, and is currently hard at work finishing up her fourth CD with help from David Bryson (Counting Crows) and Jerry Becker (Pat Monahan). The new release is an edgy alt-rock record, brimming with stories told from unique perspectives, and is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2011.

Dave Graybill...

"Cares Enough to Wear Pink" We selflessly put our women first in the battle against cancer, at the very least we wear her color to let her know we CARE! We bring Love & Hope to communities around the country in the form of Pink Fire Trucks.

"Cares Enough to Wear Pink"

Guardians of The Ribbon, dressed in pink fire suits, will drive pink fire trucks across the country every year to spread our awareness campaign supporting all women in their fight against cancer. We inspire cities and empower leaders to support the women of their communities to Care Enough to Wear Pink. The Guardians bring the tour to help raise money and awareness for the non-profit entities that help women in their City and State. In addition, this non-profit supports and helps other non-profit programs raise money by bringing the pink fire trucks to various fund raisers to assist in the efforts at no charge to the organization. As Guardians of The Ribbon, are goal is to spread the “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” campaign until all are in pink shirts. Why? Because Pink Heals!