Flowmotion Seattle, WA
A Northwest stepchild raised by funk and Americana, suspecting its real parents hail from New Orleans or possibly Africa. And when funk and Americana have to go to work or are away on business, Flowmotion spends much of its time at the babysitter's where it's exposed to the dark underbelly of jazz, bluegrass, rock and disco. Go with the Flow!

Bill Frisell Seattle, WA.
With Eyvind Kang, Steve Moore & Matt Chamberlain
2005 Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for his Nonesuch CD, "Unspeakable"
"Bill Frisell is the Clark Kent of the electric guitar. Soft-spoken and self-effacing in conversation, he apparently breathes in lungfuls of raw fire when he straps on his (guitar)...His music is not what is typically called jazz, though it turns on improvisation; it's not rock'n roll; and it sure ain't that tired dinosaur called fusion. In one of the biggest leaps of imagination since the Yardbirds and Jimi Hendrix, Frisell coaxes and slams his hovering split-toned ax into shapes of things to come...But besides being a guitar genius, he's turned into a terrific songwriter. Like Monk, Frisell's harmonic and melodic ideas form a succinct, seamless mesh with outer sonic and rhythmic ideas about his ax." - Spin

Zilla Boulder, CO.
ZILLA has three-man roster comprised of acclaimed musicians: Michael Travis of The String Cheese Incident, Jamie Janover and Aaron Holstein.
ZILLA is a Colorado based trio of musicians with the live musical experience in mind. A 100% organic, improvised creation, each ZILLA concert proves to be a completely unique occurrence, with even the band members having no idea where the music will take them night after night. Relying on their uncanny ability to listen and incorporate their individual talents into a group focused brand of live electronic dance music, ZILLA is sweeping the world by storm with their rare breed of beats, bass and uncontrollable musical fury making each performance exactly what live music is all about: spontaneity, flow, grooves and a damn good dance party.

Critters Buggin Trio Seattle, WA.
Featuring Skerik, Mike Dillon and Brad Houser of Critters Buggin.
Skerik, an innovator, band leader and mad scientists of the saxophone and sound loops has played with such artists as Les Claypool in addition to his own acts of Critters, Crack Sabbath, Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet, The Dead Kenny Gs, Coalition Of The Willing featuring Charlie Hunter, Bobby Previte and Marco Benevento, and Garage A Trois featuring Stanton Moore.
Musical prodigy Mike Dillon is a founder of Hairy Apes BMX and also plays with Ani DiFranco. Brad Houser is an original member of The New Bohemians featuring Edie Brickell and is preparing to release a record this summer.

March Fourth Marching Band Portland OR.
Oregon Art Beat describes the band: “March Fourth is Oregon's favorite marching band, complete with fire dancers, stilt walkers, and a great horn section. They've captured the hearts of thousands of Oregonians who have seen their spectacular fun-filled performances.”
March Fourth Marching Band was voted “Best Portland Band” in the Willamette Week Best of Portland 2004 Reader’s Poll. Maybe it’s because our band is bigger than everyone else’s so we win if we vote for ourselves, or maybe it’s the infectious energy of our colorful group. We like to think the latter, and everyone in the band swears they didn’t even vote! Check out the links to see what else the media has to say about us.

Children Of The Revolution Seattle, WA.
" With their blend of tradition and modernity and exciting fusion of Spanish flamenco, Greek rembetiko, Latin salsa, sophisticated pop and other diverse flavors, Children of the Revolution is proving to be one of the most original and accomplished bands in the U.S. today and represent the future of popular music. " Jacob Edgar, VP of A&R, Putumayo World Music

Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, Nederland, CO
Vince Herman, who has spent 15 years as founder/front man for Leftover Salmon (LoS), has been counteracting countless long nights on tour by taking advantage of the luxuries of living in Colorado. In the tiny and very quiet mountain town of Nederland, Vince has developed his next major invention. He is working on a totally new solo record that will feature several amazing cameos, and has signed with Mountain High Music to begin another national tour in support of the new album.

Troll's Cottage Seattle, Wa
The fresh sound of Rhythm & Pulse
Named after a small dwelling that lies deep in the woods on the sunset side of Vashon Island, Trolls Cottage is a collection of six youngsters that perform an infectious kicked-back style of semi-acoustic Roots Reggae. Although they will insist that they are not a Reggae band, the guitar riffs, bass-lines, and Jacob’s uncanny vocal resemblance to a young Bob Marley say otherwise. Not a Reggae band is sort of correct however, as their unique approach, and sound, seems to attract those who are not big on Reggae, as well those who are. Troll’s Cottage will undoubtedly win you over. – Ben”Jammin” - www.seattlelivemusic.net

Aphrodesia San Francisco, CA
Though they've been pegged as part of the current Afrobeat revival, San Francisco's Aphrodesia go beyond that. Yes, their music is full of the same sort of interlocking guitars, uninhibited horns and layered percussion found in the pioneering work of the late legendary Fela Kuti and bands like Antibalas who superbly carry on his legacy. They also have a fancy for highlife, makossa, Caribbean rhythms, celebratory vocals and other touches that enhance the combination of African grooves, James Brown-ish funk, freeform solos and lengthy running times that have largely characterized Afrobeat up to now.

Boogie Universal Bellingham, WA.
The Boogie hosted our after hours party in the big tent at the last Summer Meltdown. Since then, The Boogie has been throwing some amazing events in the Bellingham area and have been offered full creative control to run our third stage in the dome out behind main stage. This year you will experience the hottest DJ’s and bands from the East & West Coasts on a mammoth 25,000 watt sound system!
Boogie Universal is a non-profit group of hopefuls that strive to provide community-based music experiences that promote art, diversity and free expression. We survive through the efforts of many spirited volunteers, and always intend to provide a peace-positive environment for people to get their freak out! We want to bring a spectrum of people together through music, dance, and creativity. These are uneasy times for this planet, but we hold fast to the belief that the change starts at home, so we will do our part!

Vicci Martinez Tacoma, WA.
When you first hear Vicci Martinez sing, you know immediately that you could be in the presence of somebody great. Vicci may be 21 years old, but she writes, sings and plays guitar with the touch of a veteran. Vicci is an acoustic-based singer/songwriter with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and incendiary live performances. The Tacoma native is growing a grass roots following and critical acclaim with her contagious live performances throughout the Northwest and beyond.

Ursula 1000 ESL Records, NYC, NY
The man behind URSULA 1000 is none other than the mild mannered, multi-instrumentalist Alex Gimeno. Based in New York City, Alex's style evolved and transitioned from the sophisticated & hip background score provided by his father, a renowned member of the 50's Latin orchestra, Los Chavales De Espana, to the heady rock, punk, disco, funk and electronic dance music of his generation. Alex smoothly moves back and forth between musical styles from the glamorous Jet Set era to frenetic electronica. Alex cannot be boxed in, categorized or labeled, his music is a multi-leveled eclectic blend of styles and genres. Finding a label to house this eclecticism could be tricky. Lo and behold came the smart and highly respected Eighteenth Street Lounge Music label, operated by Washington DCís Thievery Corporation.

Danny Godinez Seattle, WA
Danny Godinez will quickly get your attention with his acoustic guitar. He was smooth and fast. It was obvious that he "becomes one" with his guitar. When a guy uses harmonics, slaps his strings, picks with precision and speed, and masterfully bends his guitar neck to get just the perfect sound, you know that you are getting more than just music. You are getting the man's soul. When he adds smooth singing and even mimics his guitar licks with his vocals, you are getting soul and art.
Sam Synder - Continuum

ELEVEN EYES Eugene, OR
Propulsive, dynamic, and wholly unique, Eugene sextet Eleven Eyes might be Oregon’s best-kept secret.  Free-Jazz, Hip-hop and butt bumping funk collide head on in their sound, while the audience dances in the wreckage”.  (Willamette Week)  Eleven Eyes transforms future and past sounds into infectious compositions that overwhelm the limitations of any single genre.  A spontaneous delivery of high-energy improvisation, deep grooves, and unexpected textures, draws the audience’s energy and fuels the band’s fire.  This jazz is not standard.

Melissa MitchellGrass Valley, CA
Powerful, rhythm driven folk. Smooth, soulful vocals, woven into poetic lyrics that are both personal and universal. Her music is sure to inspire and rock your gypsy soul! Melissa has been performing her original work throughout her home state of Alaska and the West Coast for over 10 years. She sights influences ranging from James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt to Ani DiFranco and Michael Franti. She recently opened for Michael in a historic, nationally broadcast concert at Folsom Prison, as well as at a Benefit show in Grass Valley for the Inside Circle Foundation which benefits inmates with spiritual, personal and restoratative growth while in prison or on parole. She has also shared the stage with Cheryl Wheeler and Laura Love. Her new solo release Alma is available now!

The Mob Law Seattle, WA
" The Mob Law is on the loose...." and indomitably armed with a plan to pump harmonious beats into the ears and souls of Seattle's comatose scene. Each members interpretation of rock, reggae, hip-hop and punk combined with the driving force of Seattle's historical sound, has formed this band's unwavering electric foundation and unmistakably original buzz. Their cross-pollination of musical genres has created a uniquely dominant rhythm and sound capable of bringing home the long lost and waking the dead.

Rithma Om Records, Los Angeles
The slogan on his business card reads "Better Friends Through Music Since 1979." There could not be a more appropriate motto for this twenty-three year old prodigy of the sonic sort. To his credit are nearly twenty productions and remixes on labels including Aja, Beau Monde, Fiji, Terraform and Tweekin. This spring will mark a milestone in his young career as Music Fiction, his first full-length, is released on the illustrious Om Records, the label that Rithma lovingly refers to as "home".

Tina Malia
Tina Malia’s crystalline voice and enchanting presence is creating a stir from coast to coast and across the world. Her original music touches the listener with elevating lyrics and deep, earthy rhythms. Trained as a classical pianist and vocalist, and inspired by her roots in American folk and soul music, she has also been widely influenced by African rhythms, Indian mysticism, Middle Eastern melodies, and Celtic modalities. Her music marries the timelessness of all these styles with a new flair all her own. She has been compared to such legendary female artists as Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlin, and Loreena McKennitt.

Michael Manahan (Oracle Gatherings, Seattle, WA)
Michael Manahan, innovator and mainstay of Seattle's underground dance music community, produces music and events as nourishment for the soul. Hailing from the burgeoning San Francisco house scene of the early 90s, Michael rode the wave of positivity to Seattle and as UFO, co-produced the original northwest full-moon celebrations lasting 5 years, spreading the joy of music and connection with nature.
Holding several residencies in Seattle at various times, Michael has also led the dance journey as d.j for many folks up and down the west coast, from San Fran to Ashland to Eugene to Portland to Vancouver, B.C. and even Hawaii. His style remains a deep, tribal house dipped in funk, peppered with bhangra, accompanied by beats that hit you like a rippling earthquake, and you can't help but shake it all night long!

Spoonshine Anacortes WA.
Three part vocal harmonies, mandolin, guitar, keys, woodwinds, stand up bass, and an eclectic drum set make up this four piece’s sound. From high energy grooves, to melodic laments, sets can be short and sweet, or all night long, depending on the setting. From a stage at a festival, to busking on the street corner, it’s all about connecting with people through music.
Spoonshine has been performing in small towns, big cities, bars, community halls, and festivals for over three years now. They have played at The Oregon Country Fair, Joshua Tree Music Festival, University Street Fair, Fremont Fair, Folklife Festival, The Subdued String Band Jamboree, Western Washington Earth day Festival, The Garlic Festival, The Herbal Fair, and many other venues throughout the region.

KJ Sawka Seattle WA.
Seeing Kevin Sawka on the drums is the only way to believe the hype. He can play the most complex of jungle, drum'n'bass and breakbeats utilizing no loops and no extended samples -only his two hands and two feet. Whereas some artists claim to be performing live drum'n'bass, live electronica, etc., it's more often than not a drummer playing alongside pre-programmed beats if there's a drummer at all; Sawka, however, can perform each and every 808 bass kick, snare slap, and compressed highhat tick himself, in real-time.

Rejoice Seattle WA.
Rejoice is a northwest pop-rock singer-songwriter who plays finger-style, flat-pick and rhythm guitar. Her debut "Not Afraid of the Dark" is an acoustic rock record with songs about love, letting go, awakening and new beginnings. The music ranges from moody alternative to folk-rock, R&B, funk, and rock. Tremendous vocals and songs that take you on a journey are part of the Rejoice experience. Sit back and enjoy!!

Bshorty Seattle WA.
Bshorty aka Blake Lewis……. Singer/Songwriter/Noise Conditioner/Vocalist/Performer. First and foremost I am a vocalist. I started singing seriously when I was in middle school, back in the day when Michael Jackson was still cool to like Duran Duran was still hot, and George Michael was straight. From ’99 to now, my progression as an artist has grown in leaps and bound to levels I never thought I could achieve. I have recorded, played, and work with some of my favorite musicians that have influenced me and inspired my music. I love the art of noise and the creativity it provokes. Thanks for reading - B

TapHabit Bellingham, WA.
Forged in the heat of Bellingham’s funk-groove fire, TapHabit comes at you with epic proportions of good energy, soulful swoons, and seamless transitions that will propel anyone into a state of euphoria.
TapHabit has shared the stage with musicians such as Stu Allen of the Jerry Garcia Band, Flowmotion, Shanti Groove and The Lifesavas. Their diversified sound dabbles in rock, reggae, jazz, Carribean and psuedo-ska, while fueling the fire for your Groove-Funk desire! The TapHabit Crew's in the house and their knockin' at your door.

In Lake'ch Seattle WA.
In Lake'ch (In La-Kesh): Mayan greeting meaning "I am another yourself"
In Lake'ch is a Seattle-based rock band formed in the Summer of 2005. The long-time musical friends were brought together by a common vision. Drawing their inspiration from artists such as The Band, Led Zeppelin, John Coltrane, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd & Jimi Hendrix, In Lake'ch combines a love of both songwriting and improvisation to create their own original sound.

Open Country Joy Ellensburg WA.
Open Country Joy, born of the mysterious fusion of rock, jazz, reggae, latin, and whatever else you can think of into a ball of fire so passionate that you cannot outrun it. From the emotional heights of joy to the depths of tear-jerking madness that one cannot describe, Open Country Joy brings you there. This trio was borne in the Cascade Range at a cabin during the summer of 98' and blossomed into an entity that will not leave you short of wanting to squeeze your loved ones, man or beast, like you never squeezed before. Come ride with us. OCJ. We are Brandon Brooks-guitar, vox, Jeff Dermond-bass, vox, and Travis Yost-drums, percussion.

Latenight Freakout Odyssey Portland, OR.
Engorge your membrane. Free your mind, for the Odyssey has already begun. Where were you? Maybe you were there too.
Pioneers of Psychfreaktronica, the LFO is a live multimedia experience. More than just a band- an event! Combining turntables, electronic drums, tribal beats, and didgeridoo, with synthesized jam elements yields a mind-bending, digitized, in-your-face all night dance party.
Freak On,
The LFO

Evan McDonnell Portland, OR.
Evan McDonnell’s music ranges from soft and melodic to experimental hard rock. Having grown up on a strict diet of rock and roll, Evan has always strived to combine lyrical depth with the incendiary force of the rock guitar greats.
Raised in the city of entertainment (Las Vegas), Evan developed quickly from a living room balladeer to a trained vocalist, guitar player and songwriter. He performed in various venues from coffee shops to the House of Blues. After playing over 400 shows in Sin City, Evan decided to move to Portland, Oregon to find new musical inspiration.

Phidelity San Francisco, CA.
Phidelity is a san francisco based 12 year veteran versed in the art of mixing a handful of styles including downtempo, lush midtempo trance, organic fluid house and his own unique blend of storytelling elements.

The Panda Conspiracy Seattle, WA.
TPC is rooted in Dub, Reggae and Dance hall flavors as well as the euro style drum and bass of the late 90’s. Its not uncommon for the band to take listeners on a musical tour of styles all the way from drum and bass to island style to a high life African grove.
As if that wasn’t enough musical candy, all their songs are tied together with 2 or 3 part vocal harmonies. In a time when everyone takes them selves so seriously you will find that TPC is definitely a group of humans who do not. Their live shows are energetic, humorous and quite infectious. If you’ve never experienced a Panda Conspiracy show, grab the wheel because you’re about to get spun.

Darin Schaffer Coeur D' Alene, ID
Darin Schaffer is a virtuoso on a vision quest, a composer/musician with a style unlike any before him. Playing his prized four-string piccolo bass while weaving in electronic loops and other sonic effects, Darin elevates the art of the instrumental to a new level. His hands pluck, strum, bow and bang the bass. His feet press the pedals of the gear below. Bearing traces of jazz, classical, East Indian, folk and ambient pop, the result leaves audiences in awe, clamoring for more. Guitar Player Magazine recently acknowledged Darin in an article on "looping innovators."

Spur San Juan Island, WA.
A potent mix of dance able rhythm and harmony; A rock less traveled.
Featuring Jesse Kansanback.

Pirates R Us Bellingham, WA.
Bellingham's premiere pirate band first performed in the early summer of 2005, at the final Poetry Night Open Mic at the legendary and much-missed Stuart's Coffeehouse on Bay St. The line-up was David Stray Ney on guitar, David Zhang on erhu (a traditional Chinese instrument, pronounced AR-hu) and Ivan Owen on accordion. They sang a song that David and Ivan had written called the Ballad of Captain Crunch, a homage to John Draper, the original phreaker.

Brandon Plank Seattle, WA.
Known for staying in mix transitions for 2 to 3 minutes or longer, Brandon's mixes stretch the very limit of how long two or more tracks can be played. Listeners often comment that they have a hard time telling when he starts or finishes a mix between two records/CDs and it's these long transitions, along with blending of genres that has given him name recognition across the map. A constant perfectionist, if you ask Brandon what he thinks of his sets, it's usually "eh, it was OK", but the crowd full of people dancing usually tells a different tale.

Ashbury Park Portland, OR
Named after a trailer park in Indiana, Ashbury Park distinguishes itself as a band that is beyond simple classification. For over a decade, Ashbury Park has been mesmerizing audiences and making a name for themselves throughout the western United States. Their commanding stage presence, soulful harmonies, and charismatic storytelling has earned them a place in the hearts of music lovers across the Northwest. The band projects an infectious musical spirit that has brought them widespread appeal.

The Upfront Theater Bellingham, WA
Established by Ryan Stiles, The Upfront Theatre opened its doors August 13, 2004. The 85 seat cabaret style venue offers live improv comedy every Friday and Saturday evening. Performers from all over the northwest as well as local talent present many styles of improv comedy ranging from short form games to one act improvised plays, musicals and competitive improv. Since opening last year the Upfront has hosted events with world class improviser Keith Johnstone author of Impro, received the Mayors Arts Award and brought the excitement and fun of live improv to Bellingham.
The Upfront is predominantly run by volunteers whose help and support of the theatre keep it running.

Spunn Chicago, IL
In the beginning, there was Halloween. A parade to gather together yours truly, a group of talented friends looking for a place to show their skills. Two years later, SPUNN has morphed into a cohesive, diverse, mind-blowing force of fire dancers. Our love of fire is mounted on the pedestal of our dance. With live drumming and improvisational dances from each individual performer, well take you on a seriously emotional rollercoaster. It'll be fun.

The Temple Builder Black Rock City, Burning Man
Our Late Night Thursday Movie Feature.
Enter the world of David Best, the most celebrated artist ever to emerge from the the 18 year old creative maelstrom that is Burning Man.
Filmed over the course of five years, "The Temple Builder" chronicles Best's famed "Temples" from the first to what was quite possibly his last... 2004's "Temple of Stars" which spanned 1/4 mile and stood 110 feet tall.

PURE Cirkus Seattle, WA
By pulling together talented performers from all over the country PURE Cirkus pushes the limits of the human mind and body by combining Cirkus performance with Tribal theatre. They have embraced all forms of entertainers such as jugglers, clowns, sideshow freaks, fire, suspension and piercing enthusiasts, dancers, acrobats, aerialists, musicians and other circus and cabaret artists that have come together to build what will be a lasting circus that will entertain people for generations.

Infinite Carnaval Allure Bellingham, WA
The Infinite Carnaval Allure is a waking dream. Bringing dreams into focus through dance, acrobatics, erotica, fire, juggling, clowning, and all else that aims at liberation through inspiration. You are welcome to watch AND, more importantly, to participate in the infinite possibilities of creating our ReALLity