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The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips formed in Oklahoma City in 1983, when founder and guitarist Wayne Coyne allegedly stole a collection of musical instruments from an area church hall and enlisted his vocalist brother Mark and bassist Michael Ivins to start a band. Giving themselves the nonsensical name the Flaming Lips (its origin variously attributed to a porn film, an obscure drug reference, or a dream in which a fiery Virgin Mary plants a kiss on Wayne in the backseat of his car), the band made its live debut at a local transvestite club. After progressing through an endless string of drummers, they recruited percussionist Richard English prior to recording their self-titled debut, issued on green vinyl on their own Lovely Sorts of Death label in 1985.

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G. Love and Special Sauce G. Love’s new release The Hustle is an invitation to spend long days lounging on the front porch listening to songs about love, life and lemonade. Garrett Dutton - a.k.a G. Love - has reenlisted Special Sauce, James "Jimi Jazz" Prescott on upright bass, and Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens on drums to complete the Philadelphonic Sound. G. Love and Special Sauce take their cues from many musicians including John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan and De La Soul. The Hustle is a reflection of G’s past three years including everything from starting a family, being a father, losing a girl, and hustling a new deal. "For the first time, I’m not singing about the world as I’d like it to be," says G. Love, "I’m singing about the way it is."

Banyan Led by drummer Stephen Perkins of the legendary groups Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyros, Banyan is an alternative-rock supergroup featuring Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page), Brian Jordan (Karl Denson s Tiny Universe) and Willie Waldman (Snoop Dog, Tupac). Banyan has an anything-goes aesthetic that touches on elements of jazz, funk, rock, world music. For Perkins, playing in the moment is one of the things that led him to form Banyan, a side project that employs a rotating lineup of stellar musicians including Flea, Nels Cline, Mike Watt, Buckethead, Rob Wasserman, Charlie Hitchcock, among others.

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Medeski Martin & Wood By the time most popular bands approach making their tenth album, breaking boundaries is not easy. What's left to do? A set of standards? Duets? The ubiquitous Greatest Hits featuring two new songs? For improvisational trio Medeski Martin & Wood, this was not the challenge; thirteen years of creating music live together, on the spot, has ensured they rarely want for fresh ideas. No, what MMW sought for their latest, the sublime End Of The World Party (just in case), was a means of taking their ideas to the next level.

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Slightly Stoopid Fusing acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk, Slightly Stoopid have cemented a signature sound and created a legion of die-hard fans in the process. The band, whose D.I.Y. nature has seen them thumb their nose at more than a few major label record deals over the course of their career, will release Closer to the Sun on their own imprint, Stoopid Records/Caliplates Recordings, in conjunction with Reincarnate/BMG. As Miles Doughty, one of the group's two front men explains, "It's all about the grass roots style - you've got to tough it out, got to get your hands dirty touring and making music. We have 100% creative control of what we do, and we've worked way too hard to have other people telling us how to do it. It's working, so we don't feel we need to change."

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Particle There are very few times when the stars align to create something magical, mystical, and charged with unparalleled energy. Since forming in the fall of 2000, Particle has enjoyed a transcendental rise on the national music scene. The instrumental quartet’s trademark ‘funktronic’ sounds combine elements of electronica, funk, and good ol’ rock and roll. Particle’s momentum has been unprecedented since their introduction to the live music world nearly four years ago. With the release of their debut studio record Launchpad, the band is poised to reach new heights.

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Everyone Orchestra The Everyone Orchestra was founded by drummer/activist Matt Butler with the intention of bringing together high caliber musicians with organizations, speakers and issues paramount to all of us in an interactive, creative, meaningful celebration. Since 2001, Matt has catalyzed close to 20 of these benefit events around the nation. He credits a core team of quality people who support him by providing a sounding board and enthusiastic participation that include: featuring Vince Herman, Rob Wasserman, Joe Craven, Jamie Masefield and Jamie Janover conducted by Matt Butler

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DJ Logic DJ Logic has become one of the most in-demand session turntablists on the planet. Doing his own thing with his own style, Logic has a unique place in this new-world DJ order. Says Logic, “every good DJ has his or her thing that makes them unique. I like to think my thing is playing live music with real musicians, being part of a band and being a good listener.”

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Tea Leaf Green San Francisco's Tea Leaf Green is poised to take the music scene by storm. Having amazed growing audiences in the Bay Area throughout the past few years, they have become one of the fastest evolving musical acts on the West Coast. TLG's powerful rock and roll style allows the band to feature their diverse songwriting sensibilities and astounding amounts of raw talent...read more

R.E.D R.E.D. is a project that was born a year ago from free form jams when Rob Wasserman opened for Particle as a solo act. While on tour, Eric Gould (Particle) and Darren (Pujalet (also from Particle) sat in with him almost nightly. With improvisation at its core, R.E.D original "Clifford the Big Red Dog" opened a creative and varied set. The songs reached into the pockets of many friends, as a plethora of guests made their voices heard. Some were funk oriented, others more of an intersection of ideas where each party took control of the conversation for a bit, and then let the other choose the direction it was going.

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DJ Greyboy Over the years Greyboy has DJ'd in Japan, Europe, and across the USA. His largest DJ gig was to 5000 people in the countryside outside of Rome, but throughout the summer of 2003 he played to over 20,000 people a night on tour with Ben Harper and Jack Johnson. His DJ philosophies have never changed, he practices to stay technically on top of his game but never practices a set for a specific night preferring to put together tunes and based on the vibe at each gig.

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The Mutaytor The first durable chunk of American music to emerge from the Burning Man subculture, the Mutaytor consists of the first act in the history of showbiz that turns the audience into itself. Backed by keyboards, electric bass, samples and the monstrous rattle ‘n whomp of up to fifty drums, a procession of fire-spinners, dancers, cartoon characters, escape, voltage and hula-hoop artistes play catch-and-release with everyone nearby. Spontaneously self-generated, endlessly self-renewing, the Mutaytor is both Mickey Mouse club for the Great American Freak and a revolutionary force as expansive and relentless as a Borg Pepperland. Modular and adaptable, they rock as hard and funk as nasty with ten members as thirty, in sopping venue heat and evil desert cold.

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Lorin (Bassnectar) For the last decade, Lorin Ashton has helped develop the North American underground dance music scene. From touring full time as a DJ (an average of 125 shows per year), to his production & remixing under the alias Bassnectar, he has ammassed a dedicated fan base, crossing over from hip hop to electronica to breakbeat to ragga/dub to the jam band scene and the greater Burningman Scene.

DJ Laird DJ Laird grew up near Chicago, immersed in the vibe of the original house music scene during the late '80's, buying records and DJing numerous warehouse and renegade parties. A classically trained pianist of a dozen years, Laird moved to San Francisco in 1990 and immediately became involved in the explosion of the West Coast rave scene. Since then he has played in almost every nightclub on the West Coast, and for numerous warehouse parties and special events across the United States and throughout Europe. From Burning Man to MOMA, Coachella to the Black and White Ball, Laird is renowned for his rocking funky house and psychedelic breakbeat sessions, as well as his ability to choose the perfect music for the occasion.

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Rob Cantrell from NBC’s Last Comic Standing Rob Cantrell is one of the most original and electric performers of our time!!!...at least that is what he tells himself when he has to write a new cheesy Bio. Rob's stand up is fearless, truthful and always hilarious. In O3, Cantrell made his national television debut as a finalist on the first season of NBC's prime-time hit show The Last Comic Standing. Rob was selected out of THOUSANDS of stand up comics to live In The House and compete for a NBC development deal. Although he did not win, he went far and was praised by critics and comics alike. The SF Chronicle describes Rob as "One funny man, the cream of the crop".

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Perpetual Groove This quartet from Savannah, GA has a long list of accolades named one of the top ten bands to watch in 2005 by Relix magazine, they performed to over 20,000 people at Bonnaroo, appearances at High Sierra, Wakarusa, 10,000 Lakes, The Blue Ridge Harvest Fest, and selling out the Georgia Theatre for New Year s Eve 04, the list goes on and on. Perpetual Groove throws down a funky blend of reggae, tribal-style trance rhythms, heavy funk, jazzy improvisation and synth loops, intertwined with inspiring and emotional lyrics. Their high energy and meticulous craftsmanship keep their songs fresh, danceable, and surprising. In just under four years, Perpetual Groove has taken the live music scene by storm and continues to add new fans to their already large base of converts.

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Delta Nove Delta Nove is a nationally touring, six piece high energy World Funk ensemble based out of Long Beach, California whom has been committed to the evolution of popular music since its inception in 1999. Continually creating music which emphasizes impactful lyrical delivery and rhythmic design which encourages crowed movement and participation has been the group’s mission. From Los Angeles to New York, the band’s unique style entertains, educates and energizes audiences. Delta Nove has been voted as one of the “Top Ten Bands To See In 2005” by Jambase.com and has been recognized in numerous publications nationwide for their unique style and explosive live performances. Talented, educated, and driven to spreading positive uplifting music, Delta Nove has the ability to change popular music as we now know it.

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Al Howard and the K23 Orchestra Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra (AH&K23) is a unique blend of funk, rock, Latin, spoken word and jazz-fusion. The band consists of six pieces including; keyboard/organ, guitar, electric bass, drums, percussion, and a lyricist. The band's shows are based around structured improvisation. Songs meander through tightly arranged changes to extended open jams with powerful crescendos and quick shifts in dynamic. AH&K23 has become unique in the hip-hop world by giving the musicians an equal voice to the lyricist therefore creating a collective and cohesive expression. AH&K23 has found an audience in the world of hip-hop, jambands, jazzheads, and poetry lovers. Alfred Howard's lyrics transcend a style or genre, appealing to humanities most primal essence. Their message is one of social change through music and art.

Motion Potion Known as "the DJ for people who Dj's" Motion Potion (Robert Kowal) is one of the Bay Area's hardest working, most innovative, and versatile DJ's. By pushing the DJ technology to its limits, MoPo is able to mash any style, any genre, regardless of tempo - transcending the confinements of the usual dj genres. Legends like Isaac Hayes, Femi Kuti, Jurassic 5, Widespread Panic and Maceo Parker have all called on Mopo's deep vault of musical knowledge to open their shows. He is also known for live collaboration with bands such as Galactic, Garaj Mahal, Rebirth, George Porter Jr. and Scratch n Sniff (a 4 turntable electronica project featuring MoPo and SJ Littlewood).

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That 1 Guy “That 1 Guy is one of the most prolific and insanely genius musicians we’ve met in quite some time. With a rap sheet a mile long, and a reputation for turning out live shows where ever he plays, this virtuoso is a class act all the way.” M.S. California Best Bet

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Lowpro Lounge Lowpro Lounge is a consistent source for cutting edge electronic music and innovative party environments across the West Coast. Based in San Francisco, Lowpro masterminds Jeff Wareham (J.Tonal) and Chris Lacek (DJ James Christopher) are two young Electronic music impresarios intent on mining the rich talent reserves amassed throughout Northern California. Combining styles from across the dance-music spectrum, Lowpro presents house, dnb, live-pa, breaks, and downtempo in an all-inclusive setting. Besides James and J.Tonal, the core membership of the Lowpro SF dj crew includes Citizen Ten, and Majtiope.

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olospo The high energy live performances of olospo intertwines the complexity of their original songs with both daring and unique musical referencing, and bold choices of cover material. Genre influences range from rock to progressive, from pop to funk, from jazz to bluegrass...all fused togther and capped with a lively sense of humor. The intensity and skillful precision of the powerful live olospo shows is what keeps their fans coming again, and again!

Chris Cutz Spinning everything from Hip Hop to Down Tempo and Rock to Funk make Chris Cutz part of a rare breed of versatile and eclectic DJs. With turntablism in his blood, he executes cutting and scratching records like a master chef in the kitchen. San Diego has become his playground as he has blessed turntables in venues all across the city.

Fresh One Freddie Fresh aka Fresh One has been playing in the San Diego DJ circuit for five years. He has played in all of San Diego’s hotspots: from On Broadway to the late L5 and everything in between. Currently, he shares residency with other top DJs at one of San Diego’s premiere nightclubs, Aubergine. A founder of Sleeping Giant Music, a Hip Hop/Soul record company, Fresh One is expanding his artistry as a beat-maker, producing some of the hottest Hip Hop, Soul, and R&B tracks that are candy to the ears. For more knowledge of this artist, visit www.giantsarise.com.

Hamsa Lila Hamsa Lila channels global indigenous influences to create a mesmerizing mix of rhythm, melody, voice, and soul. Danceable grooves spun from West African drums, ethereal flutes, and woodwinds, all weave simultaneously through romantic vocal chants and lush harmonies. SF Weekly marvels at the band s ability to "go from reverent to riotously jubilant in the space of a single jam." According to the San Francisco Chronicle, It s as if they combine North African trance music with Burning Man energy and the jazz spirit of John Coltrane. Combining plush woodwinds with passionate female chants, the bands sacred, musical vibe continues over pulsating, almost club-like rhythms in a wave of intertwined beats and melodies.

Yard Dog’s Traveling Road Show Born from the saloon vaudeville that toured the Wild West in the late 1800's. The Yard Dogs combine the elements of vaudeville and burlesque - creating a timeless space for the union of ancient theatrical alchemy and modern POP culture. A true story on stage. Sword swallowers, fire eaters, burlesque, rambling hobo poetry and sideshow oddities all animated by the live sounds of the Yard Dogs cartoon gypsy band The Golden Wings of Glory. The times have demanded it and HERE it is: "The new emergence of road show nobility".

The Ritual Directed by Mike Gaines of the Vau de Vire Society Performed by Vau de Vire Society and the Mystic Family Circus You have been summoned here this hour to his majesty’s ship Xingolati to attest your worthiness for continued travel across these seas which have been ruled since time begun by the almighty King Neptune, god of the sea. On this the 15th day of October in the year two thousand and five, the court shall tender us the initiation into the mystic rites of passage in accordance with the ancient usages of His Kingdom.”

Kim Manning Kim Manning is an enticing organic treat; her full sultry movements, amazing voice, nearly five octave range, passionate lyrics, and accompany instrument skills have won audience members across the globe. Being a featured vocalist for George Clinton and the P-Funk All-stars, Kim has toured extensively through the US and around the world including the 2004 Grammy Awards, Fuji Rock Fest in Japan, The Montreux Jazz Fest and for audiences nearly at half a million. But Kim has been stepping out on her own with a plentitude of successful projects.

Vau de Vire Society Spawned from the depths of San Francisco’s thriving Dance and Circus sub-cultures, the Vau de Vire Society, in only one year in existence has ravaged and titillated the live entertainment scene causing jaws to drop in awe and admiration around the Bay and beyond. Vau de Vire is a live choreographed explosion of all that is beautifully talented.

Mystic Family Circus A nomadic magic healing arts circus that travels the globe, to sacred and troubled lands, to hold activation events and plant peace poles at its wake.

The Portal All Stars Setting the stage for Xingolati will be the renegades from the legendary Groovin Ground. The Portal is simply music, free of the confines of set lists and rehearsed arrangements. The only rule is to listen and collaborate. It's not jazz, jam, or blues. It's MUSIC, created spontaneously by people who allow it to flow through them, and listeners who allow themselves to be a part of the process.

Indra Yoga Indra is dedicated to building an environment where like-minded individuals may come together to express themselves through creative movement and healing arts. An environment where each of us may share our experiences, offer encouragement, and provide support and love to one another through all of life's challenges… community! We want to provide a place that inspires each of us to begin realizing our life paths, turning dreams into realities, and bringing love and laughter into each of our daily lives.

Marco Landin Performing artist, centered in the Avant-Garde side of circus art. Marco has just finished a year working with Cirque Du Soleil as the principal firedancer. He is also trained in martial arts, stage combat, clowning, and traditional theatre.

lucent dossier Deep from within the Los Angeles art and music scene emerges the Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque... Conceived in a blaze of collaborative creation this full production performance-art troupe embodies a newly awakened form of vaudeville glamour and circus shenanigans. Unique choreography, inspired costuming, original face and body artwork are all brought together by the spirited performers to create mesmerizing high concept, inter-active spectacles of human light.

Dakini Divine The vision for Dakini Divine spurs from the desire to invoke and embody the pure essence of the divine feminine through the performance art medium. Blending the ancient art of ritual dance and modern styles of pyrotechnics, our divine expression takes you to a new level of an interactive theater experience. Based in Maui, HI, our collective of inspired women come together to intentionally create a new genre of dance expression.

Govinda The internationally acclaimed artist Govinda has been pioneering new and fresh sounds in the electro-acoustic genre, bringing a live experience that is cutting edge and unique, blending everything from live violin playing while DJing original Govinda productions to an innovative dance performance with flowing sensual costumes. Drawing influence from Dead can Dance to Thievery Corp. and from Suba to DJ Krush, Govinda takes his beats around the world.

Rubber Repertory I'm co-artistic director of Rubber Repertory, an alternative theatre company in Austin, TX. The title characters from our award winning show *Mister Z Loves Company* would add a perfect amount of surrealism to an already strange voyage. With elegant formal wear offsetting rubbery faces, Mister Z and his twin form a performance art/musical comedy duo like no other: Hysterically funny. Slightly unsettling. Absolutely bizarre and bizarrely absolute.

Angry Waiter 4AM Angry Waiter 4AM is an artist collective that uses technology to create entertainment spectacles, with you as the star! Their motto: "Here's your damn 15 minutes!" From within their underground lab, they have created Joke-e-oke! Just like Karaoke, but with standup comedy routines instead of songs! Contestants can choose routines from many famous comedians, and live out their fantasy of being a standup comedian. Joke-e-oke is also now an exciting gameshow where contestants compete through three hilarious rounds, to see who is the ultimate Joke-e-okeer! Valuable prizes will be awarded!

LunaGroove LunaGroove is an electro-live jamband that mixes soulful electronica with funk, dub, jazz, and world music. Recently featured in Macworld magazine as "the groove trio of the future", their revolutionary live performance is a unique blend of DJ dance sensibility, and raw live energy. Rocking festivals like Burning Man, Earthdance, Sea of Dreams, and Power to the Peace they have shared lineups with other luminaries like STS9, Particle, Spearhead, Wisdom, and Hams Lila. For more info visit: www.LunaGroove.com