Performing Artists

Performing Artists 2003 (last year)

The Academy of Hawaiian Cultural Arts Kumu Hula Mark Keali'I Ho'omalu

Site 02 - -Custom House Plaza Stage -- 7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45; 9:00-9:30
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu is the master instructor, Kumu Hulu, of this 25 member dance troupe, performing Hula -- the "heartbeat of the Hawaiian people". Mark takes hula to new heights, fusing contemporary and ancient sounds through original compositions and arrangements for voice and ipu (a gourd instrument). Mark has also contributed to the Disney Sound track for the animated film "Lilo and Stitch."

Acoustic Skin and Bone

Site 32 - Monterey County Bank Parking Lot-- 6:30 - 11:30
"Uncle Jam's 3-spirits Circus" with the Monterey Rock Scene Tour Bus presents Acoustic Shin and Bone - Acoustic/Electric Rock n Roll from Big Sur, featuring Jeremy Slate.

Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd

Site 35 - Bethlehem Lutheran Church Parish Hall -- 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15; 10:30-11:00
Alisa has won awards at the Kerrville New Folk festival and Kimball has won a San Francisco Bammie. Together they create a fantastic duo with rich harmonies, multi-instrumental accompaniment to original and traditional songs. A real treat.

Amy Krupski with Julie Roseman and Allison Passell

http://www.montereymusic.com/amy.html

Site 36 - - San Carlos Cathedral Sanctuary -- 6:45-7:15; 7:30-8:00; 8:15-8:45
Harpist Amy draws full attendance at her First Night concert year after year. This year Amy will be joined by flutist Julie Roseman and Allison Passell on Cello. The trio will perform a lively mix of world music and Celtic favorites.

Black Irish Band

http://www.blackirish.com

Site 08 - Conference Center - Steinbeck Forum -- 9:00-9:30; 9:45-10:15; 10:30-11:00
Also known as the Hooligans of Jamestown, their musical style is as timeless as the rugged landscape of the west. The band will play original and traditional songs about the sea from their album "The Arms of the Sea".

Blind Curve

Site 32 - Monterey County Bank Parling Lot -- 6:30 - 11:30
"Uncle Jam's 3-spirits Circus" with the Monterey Rock Scene Tour Bus presents Blind Curve: Progressive Rock\Mainstream Rock from Seaside, featuring Brad Mallory,

The Blue Tones

Site 05 - Conference Center - Serra Ballroom -- 6:30-7:15; 7:30-8:15
Powerful, rocking, straight ahead blues from an amazingly gifted group of local teens. At ages 15 to 18, they have in their five years as a band, won national accolades, played the Apollo Theater in New York and generally dropped jaws coast to coast.

Bob Reid

http://www.bobreidmusic.com

Site 11 - Bay Books Deck -- 3:45-4:30; 4:45-5:30
Pete Seeger describes him as the children's artist who will "...get kids singing, writing songs, dancing ...and asking"When's that man coming back?'". Bob presents a performance of songs and stories using voice and guitar, with the themes of self esteem, differing perspectives, ecology, personal responsibility.

Broadway Classics Ensemble

Site 12 - Church of Religious Science - Carleton Hall -- 6:30-7:00; 7:15-7:45; 8:00-8:30
The Broadway Classics ensemble once again will delight you for the 8th consecutive year. Presenting "Something Wonderful", a 100th anniversary tribute to Richard Rodgers.

Bubbles Balloon Magic

Site 24 - Antique Gallery -- 7:00-9:00
Entertaining comedy magic and a combination of X-treme balloonology mixed with magic and music for the child in each of us.

Cachagua Playboys

Site 05 - Conference Center - Serra Ballroom -- 3:45-4:30; 4:45-5:30
Lively cajun zydeco music from southern Lousiana with a California twist, this dance band rocks with 2 accordions, fiddle, rub board & five vocalists.

California Indian Storytelling Assoc

http://www.cistory.org

Site 18 - Monterey Public Library -- 9:15-9:45; 10:00-10:30; 10:45-11:15
Dramatic personal stories, folktales, and legends of California Indians as told by master storytellers Kathy Martinez and Jessie Riddle.

Carmel Ballet Academy - Team CBA

http://www.carmelballetacademy.com

Site 08 - Conference Center - Steinbeck Forum -- 3:30-4:00; 4:15-4:45; 5:00-5:30
Young dancers that have been competing all over the state demonstrate what they care about in jazz and modern dance. They have just returned from a series of performances throughout China.