MORE ABOUT our Musicians, Dancers & Other Artists

Bill West of PULL- Solo

        winners of Fox50's Great American Band Contest

glorydive  

     Jessi Hamilton

Rebecca Lynne
Indie / Acoustic / Folk Rock

    Rebecca Lynne

	"2007 TRIANGLE BLUES SOCIETY 3RD PLACE WINNERS" CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina United States

   The Motorcades

Night of Dreams Teen showcase group

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHER

Tara Campbell;  Dancer, Choreographer from

Colorful Waves Bellydance Troup 

Presenting the beauty of Middle Eastern Dance and music

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Featured Author:  BOOK SIGNING!

  www.zeldalockhart.com  

North Carolina Writer Appearance

A graduate of Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University, Zelda Lockhart is author of Fifth Born, published by Atria Books/Simon & Schuster Aug. 2002. The novel was a Barnes & Noble Discovery selection, and recently won a finalist award for debut fiction from the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Legacy Foundation. Lockhart is also the author of The Evolution, a serial novella, currently appearing in the archives of USAToday.com's Open Book series. Lockhart has just finished a second novel, Cold Running Creek, which will be published in November 2006 by LaVenson Press. Her other works of fiction, poetry and essays have been anthologized and appear in journals and magazines with national distributions. She currently resides in Hillsborough, North Carolina with her two children.

Zelda's Publications

ARTISTS ON DISPLAY

  by
Artist
Carolyn S. Goodridge

Also works by:  Kathy Kochevar

     by Maria Heaton 

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PAST VISUAL ART DISPLAYS BY:

Cheryl Smith Harrison, bio click here

click here for more works by Cheryl

Ann Etheridge, bio click here

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Future Night of Dreams Event Artists

      DJ Coles

  Dawn McDaniel Graff

Rebecca Lynne                                              

Sangeeta Godbole

      Ghetto Prince       

17 year old Merritt Spangler

Meet Our Live Stage Artist:

   Anthony Albanese

www.anthonyalbanese.com

Featured Author:

  www.zeldalockhart.com  

North Carolina Writer Appearance

A graduate of Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University, Zelda Lockhart is author of Fifth Born, published by Atria Books/Simon & Schuster Aug. 2002. The novel was a Barnes & Noble Discovery selection, and recently won a finalist award for debut fiction from the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Legacy Foundation. Lockhart is also the author of The Evolution, a serial novella, currently appearing in the archives of USAToday.com's Open Book series. Lockhart has just finished a second novel, Cold Running Creek, which will be published in November 2006 by LaVenson Press. Her other works of fiction, poetry and essays have been anthologized and appear in journals and magazines with national distributions. She currently resides in Hillsborough, North Carolina with her two children.

Zelda's Publications

Featured North Carolina Fashion Designer:

Jessie Willams, Queen Bee, Edge of Urge  www.edgeofurge.com

jessie williams
designer and proprietress of edge of urge essentially created 2 businesses in july 2002 at the tender age of 23. *one edge of urge (the boutique) in downtown wilmington, north carolina. filled with her own designs as well as many other indie designers and creative works from talented people from across the country. *two edge of urge (the independent design label) including everything on this site, wholesaling to other boutiques as well as many one of a kind custom pieces, gowns, prom mania and wedding dresses galore. how does she do it? (you might ask) well, im not really sure. I do know that she enjoys tremendously using her hands and heart to create special things for special people. through the boutique she can share with the community all of the incredible beautiful things they might not have the opportunity to come across on their own. with all of these bees combined it just works. (knock on wood)

"there is something so tingle-y about making something special for someone that when they put it on they feel like a goddess."
-j williams

Designed for Hilarie of One Tree Hill

this is the one featured in InStyle and STAR! off the shoulder

fitted gown with two adjustable ties at the back.

double layer with a gather at the base of the back

to bunch around the wait! dang! I love it!    $289

little debbie dress

this is a one of a kind wedding dress for a

very sweet pea. super cute and playful.

lots of hand stitching to create the puckers and poofs!

with a gathered tie below the bust that ties and falls down the back.

PAST AND PRESENT NIGHT OF DREAMS CAST MEMBERS

Mark Adam

“Quirky”, “Volcanic” “Musically Confused” and “We’ve Heard Worse” are some of the terms that have been used to describe MarkAdam over the past year -- but perhaps CMJ sums it up best with “It MarkAdam music”. Virtuosic in his guitar playing coupled with soulful singing and writing, are terms that would better describe him.

Regardless of classification, he and his underground music have been experiencing the kind of buzz that is rightly reserved for artists that bring something new and fresh to the table. Since the release of his first studio album four years ago, MarkAdam has received many accolades including award nominations, press reviews and the placement of his song “Lay Down My Mind” in the indie flick, “Land of Loneliness”.
www.markadam.net

Steve Alvin - drummer

Since 1979, Steve Alvin has had passion for radio! Being a drummer since the age of six has had its advantages as well. From serving as President of the Radio Club at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina to major market success as a DJ with 103 WSHE in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Steve has more than twenty years of experience in the radio and music industry. He has shared the stage with acts such as: BB King, Bad Company, The Connells, Damn Yankees, Faith No More, Fishbone, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, Ready For The World, SOS Band, The Veldt, Winger…and having performed as a member of the Voltage Brothers and Johnny Quest, the list just goes on!

Email: Steve Alvin

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A fusion of three elements, each retaining their own flavor, Baltic Avenue is a multi-faceted, eclectic blend of jazz, rock and country. Their sound is imaginative and unique, touching the deepest levels of the subconscious. With a wide variety of backgrounds to draw upon, these three musicians have come together as one to create a sound that can touch the soul. They perform pieces from many genres, ranging from soft jazz to fusion, rock to blues, with a hint of country. Baltic Avenue can set the atmosphere desired and will touch the hearts of all who hear them.  www.balticavenue.net

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Andy and Eddie Blair

Playing guitar since age 7, Andy Blair is a 13 year old certain to make his mark on the music scene. A student of Richard Fitzgerald of Burt's Music in Cary, he has played with musicians from some of Raleigh's most memorable bands such as The Embers, Arrogance, The Shades, Sidewinder, and Nantucket. His musical tastes and abilities include classic rock, R & B, and jazz; and influences include: AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, to Stevie
Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, and John Scofield.

Eddie Blair is a former professional musician/saxophonist performing all over the US during the 70s and 80s, playing rock n roll, R & B, jazz, and pop music. Eddie currently performs with

The Shades, playing a variety of venues with with a musical emphasis on Motown, Beach, Disco/Funk and Classic Rock & Roll. Eddie's greatest joy is collaborating and performing with his son, Andy.

Kim Buchanan

Kim Buchanan, an award winning songwriter, creates an intimacy with her audiences. Through her lyrics and the emotion she conveys with her powerful, yet soulful, vocal abilities, Buchanan's sincerity about the music embraces the listener. Whether performing to a full house on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, or in the intimate setting of a house concert, audiences are guaranteed to receive a magical performance.

Buchanan has released 2 Independent CDs with Not Your Mama's Folk Records & 2911 Productions. Illusions, released in the spring of 2002, is a strong follow-up to her nationally recognized debut CD Will I Ever Know? Both discs have received international airplay, and rave reviews.

Lori Bush - Singer

Lori Bush has always had a love of music since she was able to talk - which of course, was very early. She sang everything she could, from singing the ABCs to making up songs when she had to memorize college engineering principles. Lori comes from a musical family, an aunt that is an accomplished operatic singer to a singing clown for a mother.

She sang in a college band years ago - called Shag and the Carpets. "We thought we were good." Lori is a former member of

the Cary Concert singers an accomplished Singer in the Shower, a lover of Karaoke and inspired a ad hoc Karaoke group called Bush and the Shrubs. Outside of singing Lori has a strong Interest in democracy and the political process. She is a valued member of Cisco here in the Triangle area and an avid supporter of the community.

Angela Davis

Angela Kenyon Davis, choreographer and founder of White Lion Productions began her hip hop training in London, UK, where she trained at acclaimed Pineapple Dance Studios as well as performed in BBC television specials and VHS Europe. In the US, Angela has continued her training to include study with professional choreographers Dave Scott of B2K & You Got Served, Rhapsody & Jermaine Browne of Broadway Dance Institute, NY, Brian Freedman of The Edge in LA and Brittney Spears, J. Lo's Barry Youngblood, among several other top choreographers in the industry.

Her Hip Hop Fusion choreography style has won acclaim at national dance competitions and has appeared at Disneyland's Dance Masters Finals. She has choreographed for Harley Davidson's Birthday Celebration Production which appeared at Altell Pavillion in Raleigh as well as the local production of "Night of Dreams". Angela has appeared as featured choreographer for NBC's Hip Hop Nation and performed in the ABC television special, Let's Find Out. Her latest performances include a dance crew of seven who have performed locally at Club Oxygen, The Office, and Durham's Hip Hop Festival with original music from Rivera, Animal Thug Records, Fitzwell Music and Ghetto Prince Productions and has gained mention in The Raleigh News & Observer and The Herald Sun. Her Workshop Series which highlights different styles of hip hop from locking to breakdancing continues to gain popularity throughout the Triangle. For more information on upcoming performances and workshops visit: www.whitelionproductions.com.

Tony Dickens

Guitarist, Singer Songwriter

Carleen Dubin (aka Comfy the Clown)

If you have not had the opportunity to see a performance by Comfy the Clown, you are truly missing out.

After retiring as a computer programmer, Carleen Dubin, aka Comfy, decided to volunteer her time through clowning. After several courses on clowning through Wake Tech, Comfy the Clown was born and found her way to the doorsteps of needy assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals and retirement villages. Comfy entertains patients and staff with her magic tricks, singing and spunky humor.

No one crosses her path without smiling or laughing.

Hillary Dietrich

Hillary spends most of her time in the office, but you will see her in the classroom from time to time. She teaches mostly Jazz, Lyrical and Tap, but she could be filling in for Ballet or Hip Hop sometimes. She also coaches the Athens Drive Dance team during the Winter season. Come check them out!

Michelle Disney - Singer, Saprano - Pop, Broadway

Michelle Disney has potent pipes, especially for her small frame. At 5' 4" and 95 pounds, audience members often express their astonishment that such a petite girl can sing with her powerful range and soulful rock sound.

Her unending drive allowed her to bring her genuine presence and vocal acrobatics to the stage of the NC Seafood Festival in Morehead City (an annual festival which draws 100,000+ people), in 2001-2003, resulting in an article in COASTER magazine.

With her astonishing four-octave range, Michelle belted out "Natural Woman" on the FOX Christmas special "Carolina Idol" in December 2002, and in May 2004, Michelle was selected from over 700 contestants to join the twenty-five member cast of FOX’s “Gimme the Mike” program, a local month-long singing contest broadcast throughout the heart of Carolina.

www.freewebs.com/michelledisney

Footnotes Tap Ensemble

Footnotes Tap Ensemble (footnotestapensemble.org) was founded by Mimi Benjamin and Robin Vail in 2002. The Ensemble's mission is to promote, educate and perform this truly unique American dance art through Community Concerts, Dance Workshops and annual Ensemble Concerts.

Footnotes is rapidly gaining recognition through out the tap community and the Triangle for its varied and highly acclaimed repertoire,innovative affordable workshops and master classes taught by world-renowned artists. The repertoire include pieces choreographed by company members, classic tap dances and commissioned pieces by famous choreographers such as Gene Medler, Michelle Dorrance and Josh Hilberman. Footnotes was awarded the People's Choice award for its performance at "Arts Around the Town" in 2003. In 2004 the company was honored to dance for the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics in Raleigh. Footnotes can be found dancing about once a month at various venues and concerts. For more information contact Robin Vail 919-942-1954 or Mimi Benjamin 919-475-5444 or check the website.
www.footnotestapensemble.org

Sangeeta Godbole

  Sitar Player

Sangeeta Godbole grew up in India listening to North Indian (Hindustani) classical music.  She has been playing Sitar, an ancient instrument with 17 strings, for the past eight years.  Her “Gayaki” style of performing incorporates the vocal elements of Hindustani music.  She has performed at various North Carolina events including Saraswati Vandana (a local talent show by the Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) and Night of Dreams 2005 in Raleigh. She has also performed with bands such as the local jazz band, Jaafar Music.  Sangeeta directed an orchestral composition “Taal Vandana” as a tribute to rhythm, based on Indian classical music.   Sangeeta is also actively involved in the promotion of Indian arts and culture and is a founding member of Indian performing Arts Association of Charlotte.

With:

"Sandeep Hattangady has learnt Tabla for about 10 years now. He learnt under Pandit Shanti Swaroop Sharma for about 2 years and then onwards from Pandit Pabhakar Betrabet. He has also learnt from Ustad Shabbir Nisar and Pandit Mohan Balvalli. He has won several awards including the All-India competitions organized by Sharada Sangeet Vidyalaya and Dadar Matunga Cultural Center, Mumbai. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Electrical Engineering at the NC State University."

Shane Gentry

Shane Gentry has been prevalent in the local music scene for many years. This guy eats, sleeps and breathes music of all styles. Shane is a well rounded musician with guitar being his main instrument. Shane has never followed the trends and instead tried to create new ones. Shane Gentry invented and patented the electric spoons through a long process of trial and error. He took an 'old-time' tradition though to be a dead art form and brought it back to life with electricity. The electric spoons are fully amplified midi triggered spoons with a wide range of effects to play with. It's incredible to see what someone can do with regular household items and make music with them. You'll never look at your silverware the same way again!
www.shanegentry.com

Dawn McDaniel Graff - Music Director, Singer, Song Writer, Pianist, Guitar, Arranger

Singer/Songwriter Dawn McDaniel Graff has been playing piano since age 4, guitar since age 15 and writing since age 16. A seasoned performer in both covers and originals, Dawn has an ecclectic style that makes it easy for her to engage a variety of audiences in a variety of venues.

An Illinois native with a master’s degree in music, Dawn debuted in Raleigh in 2003 at the first “Night of Dreams Concert” performing originals, and collaborating with talented area musicians. She continues to perform in a variety of venues as well as for private gatherings.

As a writer, she coordinated workshops and events for the Nashville Songwriters Association International, had 9 album cuts by a Chicago recording artist, publishing contracts in Nashville and midwest distribution of 3 wedding pieces.

Her first CD, “Phoenix” has been recently released and was recorded here in Raleigh with the help of several talented local musicians from the NOD cast, including Frank Luck, and TRM members Brian Tavener and Taylor Roberts. It is available on CDBaby and during live performances.
www.cdbaby.com/cd/dmgraff
email: Dawn Graff

Meredith Haight

I got started with music when I was 11 and tried out for the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in Michigan. Shortly after that was over, I moved to Pennsylvania. There I tried piano lessons, but only took them for a few months because I realized that I liked playing by ear rather than reading music. I moved to North Carolina and started playing guitar. I started taking lessons from Ken Weigand, and became part of Bamboo music. Currently, I write my own songs, and I play piano, guitar, and bass.

Jessi Hamilton - Pop, Piano, Writer, Arranger, Singer

Nineteen year old Jessi Hamilton is a Raleigh-based singer/songwriter/pianist currently writing and recording her first national CD release. She has recently assembled an 6 piece band, but will be performing mostly solo/unplugged for NIGHT OF DREAMS. She will be performing four of her many original pop/rock compositions. She will also collaborate with Rap artist, Ghetto Prince on a rock/hip-hop song co-written by Hamilton called "Turn Off Shut Down."

Hamilton has recently being receiving rave reviews from media as diverse as ABC Radio Network and Mojo Magazine, the leading music magazine in Britian.

The recordings on her forth coming CD were produced by Raleigh's Chris Stevens (who has worked with artists as diverse as American Idol star, Clay Aiken, and Gospel legend, Shirley Caesar) and Hamilton's NY based manager, Bruce Pilato ( who has worked with artists ranging from Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Asia; The Sex Pistols; and Ringo Starr). Advance limited edition copies of Hamilton's record will be available for sale at the show.
www.jessihamilton.com

Rachel Huang

Rachel Huang is an all around artist as she plays piano, writes and creates visual art.  She is a sixteen year old at Apex High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society. A dedicated member of the Cary EMS Explorers,   Rachel began playing piano when she was five years old and has earned numerous awards, her most prized being the Gold Cup in which she worked four years to win at the Junior Festival held by the National Federation of Music Club.   Rachel has been classically trained, but is now composing her own works . Rachel is most passionate about God, as she dedicated her life to Him last August. She is happy to work with so many talented people for the show.
www.bamboomusic.net

Marissa Jensen

Although Marissa Jensen has been a serious student of music since the second grade, performing is relatively new for her. She debuted at Six Strings Cafe just this past year after hooking up with the Bamboo music group. Author of some original music, Marissa plays the piano, guitar, bass and sax. She enjoys recording and listening to all types of music and serves as a music rep for Leeway’s “Home Grown Music Network.”

Ken Johnson

Ken grew up in Carson City, Nevada and has been writing songs for years, but recently decided to get serious about his music. He wants to become one of the best songwriters in the country. He performs locally and wows the crowd everytime with his haunting love songs. His melodies, along with his great voice are something you won't soon forget.
The Long Good Bye

Our Night of Dreams

You were Grand

Beverly Kain - Singer

Beverly Kain is  a 34 year old wife to a wonderful God-send of a man and a mother to two beautiful little princesses.  Passionate about God, her family, friends and music (in that order), she has been singing her whole life and enjoys performing a variety of music.

Beverly currently sings at church on Sunday  mornings @ Triangle church Morrisville location, (1000 Perimeter Parkway) at 10:00am.  She will be in concert with Ed Jones, who is debuting his CD "Step Into The Light" on December 12, 2004, 7:00pm at the Triangle church Chapel Hill location (5510Barbee Chapel Road).  Her voice has been compared to that of Whitney Houston but her lifestyle is anything  but! 

Beverly can be contacted by at dkain@nc.rr.com

or by phone at  250-9562.

Sandy Kane

Sandy started singing in churches at age 4 and traveled with her Mother around Eastern NC to perform as a young girl and grew to love playing and performing music. As a teen (age 17) here in Raleigh - she played with the band, Dexter Rex, which opened for Harold Melvin & the BlueNotes, Ready for the World, SOS Band, and others; Traveled with The Amateurs (reggae band) at age 20 regionally (NC, SC, VA). Currently Sandy sings, writes, plays piano, keyboard, and some guitar. She classifies her music as a genre of Adult Americana.What is she passionate about: Spiritual health and well-being, her children,her fiancé, Steve, and performing music however and whenever she has an opportunity to do so.

Sandy won 3rd place in a Billboard songwriting contest as a young song-writer. Today, she plays with a group called "Guitars and Friends" that performs mainly at county Cultural Arts Centers (Nash Co, and Carrboro) and at some festival events and is also the Contemporary Worship Artistic Coordinator at St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Raleigh. She is the mother of two very talented children: Joshua, age 15 - section leader for the drumline at Knightdale High; and London, age14 - young singer/writer, aspires to great fame! (They are actually cousins to a very famous Minneapolitan.)Her music is available on her website URL at   www.angelfire.com/pop/sandykane and Right Where You Belong is available at amazon.com and cdnow.com.
www.angelfire.com/pop/sandykane

Sonya Kelley

Hailing from Thomasville GA, the passion for music budded early in Sonya Kelley's young life. Her talent was groomed in church and later to bigger venues such as talent shows, pageants and as a lead singer in a college band called Passion. This vibrant 2nd soprano is versatile, but the genres she lends her vocal stylings to mostly are gospel and jazz. She is passionate about creative artists who are driven to perfect their craft.

She has been afforded the privilege to sing with members of the Georgia Mass Choir. As a lead singer, Sonya was directed by worship leader and accomplished pianist, Patrick Lundy, who currently has a new gospel release titled, Standin' with his choir Ministers of Music. Winner and 3rd runner-up of the Ms. Ebony Rose and Ms. Thomasville pageants, Sonya has tested her gift in areas with extraordinarily talented people.

Her love for song has lead her to the community where she has performed at different functions, the latest being the Murdock Center in Butner NC, Christian Homes with Helping To Build His Kingdom Ministries, Divine Country Manor, just to name a few, and will be a guest host and vocalist at the Wake County Administrative Assistant banquet in October. Sonya's repertoire is evolving and her goal of becoming a world renowned worship leader is just on the horizon.

Ericka L. Wilkins - Opera, Hip-Hopera & Opera-Flamenco

Ericka L. Wilkins performs Opera and her own original creations of Hip-Hopera and Opera-Flamenco. She is a Coloratura/Lyric Soprano which gives her the ability to sing the graceful runs and trills of Mozart and Handel.  She captivates her audiences by performing all three styles when she is in concert.  Ericka sings fluently in 8 languages and has performed and travelled extensively throughout the world.

Frank Luck

Frank Luck, singer, songwriter, poet, musician.  A prolific songwriter, virtuosic guitar player who returns to the NOD stage this year to again share his mellow voice and well crafted songs.

Frank has extensive performing and writing experience, and lucky for us, returned to North Carolina to share his musical wisdom.

Rebecca Lynne & The Vibe - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist

Rebecca Lynne is originally from Newark, Delaware. Growing up, you could find her fiddling with unique harmonies, singing along to the radio. Enrolling in one year of vocal lessons, she honed her skills by singing challenging songs in Italian and French.

After college, Rebecca began singing again, and tackled writing lyrics. Needing some accompaniment, she started out singing for a band. It wasn’t until a friend encouraged her to play the guitar that she pursued the instrument. After being taught a few chords, she was hooked and her own style began to emerge.

As a result of her hard work, she has performed at local coffee shops, listening rooms and even graced the side stage of the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre for the “Deep South Harvest Festival.”

Her song, “Amuse Me’ can be heard on Deep South Records’ “Deep 3” compilation CD. In year 2001, Rebecca volunteered her time and shared her original song, “Incomplete” as well as her upbeat rendition of “Amazing Grace” for a compilation CD featuring local area artists. The CD, “Home Grown Helpin” was developed to raise money for 911 disaster relief.

More recently, Rebecca joined talented musicians from all over to sing in the “Tori Amos Tribute Show” in Carborro, NC. The benefit is held annually to raise money for RAINN, an organization is personally endorsed by Tori Amos.

Rebecca continues to pursue music and is plugging away to record her first full-length album. Mark Dunn (percussion), Sebastien Guyader (bass), Chris Johnson (keys) and John Currie (guitar) are accompanying her on her album, as well as for the Night of Dreams performance.
www.rebeccalynne.com

John Currie - guitarist

John Currie is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, dobro, flute, and pennywhistle with a variety tof bands at area clubs . He also performs at private engagements as a classical and jazz solo guitarist. He has appeared at a number of North Carolina festivals including Centerfest, Black Mountain Festival, Lake Eden Arts Festival, Fayetteville’s Dogwood Festival and International Festival, AppleChill, Festifall, High Point’s Day in the Park, Festival for the Eno, and First Night Raleigh.

Sebastien Guyader- bass guitarist/guitarist

Sebastien was 12 years old when he began playing guitar.  He took jazz lessons for 2 years.  At the age of 17, he picked up his first bass guitar and it soon became his favorite instrument.  He taught himself how to play bass, using his guitar playing skills as a reference. Sebastien played mostly in cover bands in France, in various styles (rock, jazz, fusion...).  He moved to North Carolina 14 months ago to pursue a career in Biology Research at UNC Chapel Hill, and has since started to work on original music with local artists.  In addition to bass, he can play few chords on the guitar, and sing backup vocals.

Chris Johnson - keyboards/pianist

Chris is a piano player originally from Atlanta, GA. However, his strongest roots stem back deep into the woods of southern Mississippi where he was surrounded and inspired by the sounds of gospel and blues for the first 13 years of his life. Legend has it that Chris learned to play piano from his mother at the age of two where he dabbled in marvelous classics now known as chop-stixs, heart-n-soul and boogie-woogie. In his career, Chris has played keys/synth with bands whose styles touched multiple genres including jazz, funk, fusion, blues, and southern rock. Chris is the newest member of Rebecca Lynne and the Vibe.

Matt McGrath

Why does Matt play music? He's an artist dats why. He has a love for music and drawing and theatre, it's in his blood. Matt can't remember how it all started he believes he just woke up one day and decided  to just buy a bass and start playing. "Okay so I do know because it's fun to play and I enjoy it very much, playing softly to all the punk and hardcore music I listen to."  Matt notes.  He want to be an actor or musician ( "a.k.a I'm going to be working at McDonalds till I die). But... dreams are dreams, and I can persue them all I want and I will.  Disclaimer: Working at McDonalds is not bad. It is a noble thing. I eat there. You should too."

P³

P³ is a well seasoned improvisational trio from the Triangle Area

of North Carolina, featuring Paul Barton on guitar, Paul Kollar on bass and Phil Wylie on drums. These three accomplished musicians create a sound that leans a bit to the psychedelic rock side, with touches of groove fusion, funk and blues. Following a strong early-70s vibe, the band features a heavy bass drive and soaring guitar work, with solid drumming to hold it all together.

P³ in concert is literally a work in progress, and they pretty much

make it up as they go along. "It's 80 percent improvisation and 20 percent half-baked ideas," said Paul Kollar. Phil Wylie added, "It's the spirit of exploration. We just play, explore new territory, and something cool always happens." Paul Barton quipped, “There’s an excellent chemistry here. It allows us to just cut loose and enjoy it.”

P³ got its start in 2003 as a last minute replacement when the scheduled entertainment

couldn’t make it to The Flipside music club in Clayton, NC. Paul Barton started calling musicians and assembled a three piece band. They didn’t have time to rehearse prior to taking the stage, but the guys had such fun playing together that night and their music got such an enthusiastic reception from the crowd that they decided to form a “real” band.

Cliff Morgan, co-owner of The Flipside music club in Clayton said, "The first time they played, they blew everyone away. That says a lot about these guys that they can just pick up instruments and jam because they’re so good. I always have them back."

Since then, P³ has been playing steadily in the Triangle area. They recorded their debut

CD “Just Made It Up” during a live performance in April of 2003 and will unveil their mixed (studio and live recordings) follow-up effort in November of 2004.

All of their CD’s and more information are available on www.studio415.com/P3 and www.sprawlingproductions.com and samples of their music are available on www.audiostreet.net/P3.

www.studio415.com

www.sprawlingproductions.com

www.audiostreet.net/P3

Ghetto Prince - Hip Hop and Mazi T

We already know that this industry is loaded with rappers and even some self proclaimed legends..............

But what we have yet to witness is an artist from today whose lyrical style always pays tribute to the originators of the game. In the mid 1970`s homeboys were in their basements doing this thing called rappin.

They put poetry to song, made it a culture and art. When that happen like putting a fertile egg with sperm,

Hip Hop was born!!!!!!!!

And so was a spirit, named........No other than GHETTO PRINCE

This artist /producer love, respect,and knowledge of hip-hop will make you think he`s the ghost of hip-hop pass.

Ghetto, (who produces his own music and his up and coming artistes), mixes new funky beats with a lyrical style that pays respect to such legends, as Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five and Curtis Blow, just to name a few. Coming with a background of professional music experience, Ghetto is already a member of BMI, and he one of the top 3 finalist in the 1993 Band Slam Contest, held in Rochester, N.Y. He also has touring experience, having toured in Canada, performing his original works.

He has done concerts, opening for such great hip hop acts as KRS 1, Notorious BIG, and Tribe Called Quest, to name a few. He has a library of finished tracks and songs. His stage performance and presence, is that of something magical and would do him a mis-justice to attempt to describe it in writing it is truly a must see.

Ghetto will be singing with his mother, Matzi T an original arrangement of “Summetime”.
www.theghettoprince.com

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Lisa Furukawa Ray is a Japanese-American pianist, singer, and songwriter. Utilizing her talents in contemporary and classical music, Lisa’s performances and recordings display a fusion of Japanese folk, alternative pop, and electronica.

Her latest recording, "Reaching the Dragon" was released in April, 2006. Lisa composed, produced, and performed all of the songs on the new CD. The new work displays a subtle combination of electronic arrangements, piano, and vocals in Japanese and English.

"Reaching the Dragon" is ambient and lush, and remains hopeful even through the most melancholy moments. Always fascinated by myth and history, Lisa looked to the Eastern myths and folklore of dragons for inspiration. Lisa says, "Reaching the dragon is about tapping into the yang spirit, strong basic life force, and accepting change and transformation."

Lisa has three CDs of original songs published through her Yume label. Her first recording, “This Moment is the Show,” is an intimate CD of solo piano and vocal arrangements. Her second CD, “Pearl Diver,” is a collaborative piece that originated from Lisa’s piano and vocal compositions, but was realized and recorded with cellist, Deborah Shields and percussionist, John Metcalf.

Lisa has performed at various events and festivals, and has entertained audiences in large and small atmospheres. Currently, she is enjoying her appearances and performances at various anime conventions and cultural events around the US and Canada. She is exploring the electro/dub sound while composing for the multi-art and multimedia dance troupe -The Wandering Star Project. She hopes to continue pushing technological boundaries while continuing to contribute a lyrical vocal element to electronic music. Lisa has performed in the soulful dream-pop group the Lovestars, and has enjoyed collaborations with other musicians and film makers. When she isn't performing or teaching, she contributes her time and efforts to helping several charitable organizations by directing events such as the annual Tori Amos Tribute Show/RAINN Benefit and the Triangle Asian-American Music Festival.

http://www.lisafurukawa.com/

Belly Revelations

Belly Revelations is a dance troupe that performs Middle Eastern dance, or bellydance, throughout North Carolina and annually at the Festival for the Eno.  True to their mission of sharing the joy of bellydancing, they host an annual spring workshop where local dancers can learn from nationally known artists.  For the Night of Dreams, Belly Revelations will be joined by some of their sister dancers in the Triangle. 
www.BellyRevelations.com

Taylor Roberts Music - Group, Percussion, Violin Guitar, Singer Songwriters

Acoustic rock via guitar, vocals, violin, and hand percussion—this is TRM. Three guys with completely different musical backgrounds and influences have combined pop, classical, and jam-band into one sound - creating a band unlike any other and a live show you don’t want to miss.

TRM (Taylor Roberts, Mark Nippert, Brian Tavener) recorded and released Show and Tell in the Spring of 2003, an EP of five songs, two new arrangements of songs off of Roberts’ 2002 solo album, Picture the Scene, and three brand new tunes. Fans raved, albums were sold, and the trio began playing more and more shows as the year came to an end.
But then something happened. The live shows took on a whole new quality—Roberts began belting new ranges and breaking two strings per show, Nippert went wireless and started playing electric violin while standing on furniture, and Tavener pounded percussion lines that would normally require four arms. The band realized that they had found their sound.

Now, TRM has returned from four months in the studio to bring you their first full-length album, This Weather. With the new 11-track triumph, Taylor Roberts Music will continue touring up and down the East coast. See them locally at top-quality venues like Six String Café (www.sixstringcafe.com) and Tir Na Nog (www.tnnpub.com). Listening rooms, clubs, and amphitheaters alike can only hope to contain the passion and experience of TRM’s live performance. Taylor Roberts Music… It’s gonna be a great show.

Check out TRM on the web at www.taylorrobertsmusic.com for a complete list of live shows, samples from each album, and updated setlists and journal entries.

Talor Roberts Music website

TRM's Angle Sample mp3 (4.1mb)

TRM's Shut Sample mp3 (2.6mb)

Gayle Robinson

Gayle Robinson started performing when she was around 10 and loved to organize the entertainment for the neighborhood 4th of July parties. Realizing her love for performing, she got involved in school plays, community theater and in later years,  sang with the Lancaster Opera Company in Pennsylvania.

In Raleigh, Gayle has been performing with Opera on the Spot, the Durham Savoyards and various community theaters.  She has sung for Elizabeth Dole, performed a concert in Argentina (in Spanish), sang at the Miss India NC pageant and for the Durham Bulls. Some of Gayle's favorite roles include Nancy in "Oliver" and Mona Kent in "Dames at Sea". She is also a community responsible individual and loves to volunteer for passionate causes.

An award winning vocalist, Gayle won 1st place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition - musical theater division.

Rhythmicity - Percussion, Drumming

Rhythmicity is a percussion ensemble that taps the vibrant and dynamic rhythms of multiple cultures to celebrate, connect and unify. Rhythmicity's members: Tom Everly, Lynn Fitzgerald, Scott Kucera, Erica Lineberry, David McDowell and Ronnie Pulley; each bring their love of music and a unique background to the mix as they spread the joys of rhythm... and invite the audience along for the ride.
www.rhythmicity.org

David Snyder - Writer, Singer Songwriter, Guitarist

David Snyder is a Raleigh-based author and songwriter/musician who has recently finished helping to write and record an album of original music in Nashville with the Ross Wright Band. He also has written and produced music with fellow songwriters DJ Coles and other musicians in the genres of pop, and jazz gospel. Prayer for America, by David, DJ Coles, Ross Wright and Dan Shepherd, has been described by some critics as "a new national anthem." David is now currently gearing up for the recording his own album with members of the David Snyder Group, Jason Johnston and Jody McCall..

www.mindread.net

Love at Last Sample mp3 (1.9mb)

Night of Dreams mp3 (3.6mb)

David Snyder & Band

His first book, How to Mind Read Your Customers, was listed first in best books of the year for 2001 by Sales and Marketing Management Magazine.His next book is on the nature of creativity. In his "day jobs" David is CEO of Snyder, Inc., a consulting firm, and is also senior national sales recruiting consultant for Headway Corporate Resources, a national staffing and human resources company. He also has recently finished writing several novels that he feels good about, and is waiting to see if his agent can make the publishing industry feel the same way. Meanwhile, he is holding his breath.

Jody McCall-bass, backing vocals

I’ve been playing for over 20 years, with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations. The music I love is rock, bluegrass, jazz, blues, big band, world music, gospel, Christian rock, and singer songwriter material. I am also a songwriter, singer, and perform as a guitarist (and harmonica) at my church, Abundant Life Church in Hillsborough, NC. I love live gigs and working in the studio and am currently working with Sonic Playland Studios in Mebane. My “thing” is working with everyone, to make everyone sound great!

Jason Johnston

I moved here about 8 years from Anniston, Alabama (where I grew up) because of the job market, in pursuit of a more promising future. My Uncle received a degree in Percussions from Berkley and my dad began playing drums when he was 19 in the Marines. It would appear that I was destined too play drums. Though, as many children do, I rebelled against the family tradition, and started out with the guitar. It took me about two years to realize that I was not a guitar player. With this realization, I decided that I would give the drums a try. After only playing for about a week I knew that this was definitely what I wanted to do. I began to practice with Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Skid Row and Poison tunes. After 3 months of practice, I joined a band and the rest is history! I was by no means an expert, but was a quick study, and of course there’s always the family destiny to back me up! I have taught myself everything that I know about playing the drums. Now, years later, I have changed the type of Music that I practice with to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton, although I still tend to put in some of the new stuff (like Creed) while playing along. Since my move to NC, I have not played at all so I am jumping back on the ole’ bike again and peddling away. I have just recently joined David Snyder, whose music is a little different for me to play, but I am enjoying playing it with him and the other band members. I am anxious to see where we go from here.

Merritt Spangler - Singer, Dancer 2003-2006

17 year old Merritt Spangler is known for her strength, her confidence, her wit and intellengce as well as her desire to give back to children and teens.  In 2005, Merritt created a new fund raising event for the Wake County Boys and Girls Club to raise money for teen college funds. The event was a success in both fund raising and creating a stronger bond with the community. 

Merritt is a singer, dancer and loves music of all types.  She studied dance, voice, music and acting in NYC, Raleigh, NC, Reston, VA and Houston, TX.  She also participated in 2 Duke University Expressions Summer Programs, has rated high marks in Merridith College's spring music competions and continues to dance and sing for fun.  Music and dance are the passions of this future law school bound high school senior.

Sariah Whisperingdove 2003-2005

Sariah Whisperingdove started singing as far back as she can remember. She first performed live in Wilmington Vermont. Sariah continues to sing and writes emotional lyric about life and people. She is very passionate about her family and helping others who are less fortunate. One of the many things Sariah is proud of is going to Nashville, TN and doing a demo record with songwriting partner Risa Fallingriver. "It was a great learning experience for us, we were able to work with some wonderful musicians and a great producer."

Currently Sariah is performing in Night of Dreams and is very focused on putting a new band together to record and broaden her performing ability.