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Member Since7/13/2006
Band Websitebillmillerarts.com
Band Members

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Bill Miller- guitar, lead vocals, drum, flutes, harmonica

Peter Cummings- bass, guitar, vocals

Brad Cummings- drums, percussion

Joshua Yudkin- keyboards, vocals

Hans Mayer- bass, vocals

Terry Nirva- drums, percussion






AWARDS
Seven Native American Music Awards,
Two Grammy Awards,
AIFF-Eagle Spirit Award,
Distinguished Artist Award
(from Bergen Community College)


TV
TNN, CNN, PBS
(Songs of the Spirit and Austin City Limits)
Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular


RADIO
WSM, NPR(Acoustic Cafe,World Cafe)
XM (Fine Tuning), WUWF (Radio Live)
WOJB (link)

TOURED WITH
John Prine,Michael Martin Murphy,
Willie Nelson,Waylon Jennings,
Ritchie Havens, Arlo Guthrie,Janis Ian,
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,Peter Rowan,
Nancy Griffith, The BoDeans,Tori Amos,
Pearl Jam,Allison Krauss

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Colorado Indian Market
Saratoga Native American Festival,
Philadelphia Folk Festival,Bethlehem Musikfest,
Michael Martin Murphy's West Fest,
Kerrville Folk Fest, Musical Echoes, Dine College Music Fest,
Columbus IN Ethnic Expo, Atlanta Indian Market,
Frozen River Festival,
Indian Market/Texas Festival,
Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration,
International Native American and World Flute Association
2009 American Indian Inaugural Ball


WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
Songwriting/Music Business,
Flute,Art/Painting/Drawing,
Racial Reconciliation,Suicide Prevention,
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness,
Holston Conference Gathering


CONFERENCES
A HEALTHY SPIRIT--Healing the Bodies and Minds of Men,
Holston Conference Gathering,
Annual American Indian Mental Health Conference-
(White Earth Indian Reservation)
SRA International Annual Meeting 2007-
(Keynote Speaker)
National Congress of American Indians
(NCAI's 65th Annual Convention)





BIO

The son of Mohican-German parents was born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation in northern Wisconsin. His Mohican name is

Fush-Ya Heay ("Bird Song")


Grammy award winning artist Bill Miller, is inspired by his native American heritage, for inspiration, but is not limited by it. Rather, he takes his message across genres and international boundaries through the traditional culture of storytelling, music. His message of hope and reconciliation is clear, and he communicates it through his music, his live performances and his visual arts. An international ambassador of song and hope, he traveled last month to Israel to perform his symphony, a work that resonates with themes of anticipation and resolution. Bill is the first Native American to enter the classical arena. He has been met with universal acclaim. It is no accident his clear, and calm uplifting message resonates with many. Just ask Vince Gill, Tori Amos and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam just a few who seek him out.
"Prayers For The Truth," states all that the Native American Indian community hold sacred, while offering forgiveness to those that nearly annihilated an entire people.


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QUOTES

"Be victorious and do not be a V-I-C-T-I-M" ~ Bill Miller

"Put the Indian back in INDIANa" ~ Bill Miller

"Songs are healing to the soul and can be used in reconciliation between people of all races." ~ Bill Miller

"I appreciate people who have something to stand up for. I stand up for the truth. If you stand up for what you believe in you have no idea how many people you'll affect." ~ Bill Miller




REVIEWS

Cohocton School District - Wayland, NY
From PR Director:
Brenda – Thank you very much for bringing Mr. Miller to our district. I know how very lucky we are to have had him in our midst and hopefully his spirit will stay with us for a long time.
In a small rural community we have received a wonderful gift of an inspirational artist, if only for a short time, and we are blessed and a little better for having been in his presence.


BILL MILLER
ART GALLERY


PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES

THE RED ROAD TO RECONCILIATION:
THE ART OF BILL MILLER

Bill Miller is now available to do personal commissioned artwork.

Bill's paintings are truly unique, one of a kind and created in his own studio.

Send us a message for more info

PLEASE SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
range $5,000-6,000


ALL PAINTINGS CREATED BY
BILL MILLER







Influences
Please help Bill and Renee support this new wonderful camp in Kentucky for kids with special needs. They have week long camps in the summer for various special needs
( spina bifida, cancer, hemophilia, HIV)
You can donate NOW by clicking on the logo
Thank you in advance for your support

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 23 2009 10:15A
Richland College Dallas, Texas
Dec 20 2009 7:30P
MexiCali Live Teaneck, New Jersey
Jan 16 2010 7:00P
Otero Junior College La Junta, Colorado
Feb 23 2010 7:00P
University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, Tennessee
Apr 16 2010 7:30P
F.G. Bulber Auditorium/McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana

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   About Bill Miller


West Salem concert a homecoming for Bill Miller

By MICHAEL MARTIN | mike.martin@lee.net | Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:00 pm

Grammy Award-winning musician Bill Miller has a long history with the Coulee Region, and although he’s out on the road 150 days or so out of the year, Miller can’t be accused of forgetting where he came from.

“After I won the Grammy and came off the Staple Center stage in Los Angeles, I made two phone calls,” Miller recalled with a laugh. “The first was to my mom on the reservation and the second was to Geri Parlin at the (La Crosse) Tribune.”

Thirty-five years ago, Miller, who is part Mohican, moved to La Crosse from Milwaukee. He had been attending the Layton School of Design there, but then the school closed down. That’s when some recruiters from UW-La Crosse made their pitch.

“They were pretty good — they showed me the bluffs and that was all it took. Besides, I felt like was time to get out of the city,” Miller said.

It wasn’t long before he put down roots. He met his wife here and they had their first two children in the area. Today they live in Nashville.

“My first professional gig was in La Crosse and over the years I’ve watched the city grow,” Miller said. “In places like La Crosse and West Salem, if you stay there long enough you become part of a family. I’m just blown away by how people remember me when I come back.”

Miller said he’ll never forget the loyalty shown him during his early years of being a musician, and he credits much of his success to that loyalty.

“The beauty of small towns is that there’s no way you can get lost,” he said. “If you’re going to excel — or decel, if that’s a word — they will remember you. Those people supported me when there was nothing there, and I feel they’ve made a difference in my making a difference.”

Miller had planned to do a solo acoustic show at the Heider Center, but he’s learned recently that bassist Hans Meyer will be in the area, so Meyer will be joining him for a part of the concert. Although it will be Miller’s first appearance at the Heider Center, he’s clearly looking forward to the evening.

“Coming home is always a great time — I don’t quite know how to explain it,” he said.

Asked what kind of songs he’d be doing at the Heider, Miller declined to say. He prefers to let the mood of the evening dictate what songs will be played.

“These kinds of gigs are my favorite,” he said. “I like to go for the moment. You can’t have the same generic set list for every performance. Every town and every place is different. Fortunately, I’ve got plenty of ‘ammo’ in terms of songs.”

One song Miller did concede he will play is a Native American flute version of “Amazing Grace.” “I did that with a symphony on PBS, and it turned out great — it’s simple but stunning,” he said.

Miller, who also is a visual artist, said there are three elements in everything he does: his heritage, his life experiences and his spiritual path. “My audience expects that of me, and I’ve learned that if I leave anything out they are disappointed.”

There’s a good chance that Miller will play a song or two from “Spirit Wind North,” the first of a series of albums about the four directions. Raised in northern Wisconsin, Miller said he’s particularly proud of the fact that voices of Wisconsin Indians are heard on that CD.

For those who have never seen him perform, Miller hastened to add that his concerts are not strictly about his heritage. “My ‘platform’ is that we’re all part of the human race,” he said.

Miller will spend a little extra time in West Salem on this trip — Sunday evening he’ll be a judge at a talent show at Coulee Christian School.

“The only other time I was ever a judge for anything was at a fry bread contest up in Hayward, so it should be interesting,” Miller said.

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BILL'S NEW RELEASE

SPIRIT WIND NORTH

IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
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THE LAST STAND


Flute and Vocal: Bill Miller (USA) Conductor: Amy Mills (USA) Composers: Bill Miller, Kristin Wilkinson, Joshua Yudkin (BMI)

Bill Miller , Kristin Wilkinson, and Joshua Yudkin: "The Last Stand" - An Indian Symphony
- Morton Gould: Spirituals for String Orchestra and Harp
- Aaron Copland: Rodeo


A rare and historical opportunity to meet Bill Miller, winner of the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album. Bill Miller, a Mohican Native American from Wisconsin and Nashville, Tennessee. His songs and compositions present a rich and authentic reflection of his cultural outlook. "The Last Stand" a symphony with Joshua Yudkin Kristin Wilkinson, a candidate for the "Golden Globe" award, tells the story of the battle of "Little Bighorn", presenting the message for future peace and healing. Also in this concert: compositions from American Folklore, spirituals, songs of the black slaves adapted for strings as well as Aaron Copland's charming "Rodeo".



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Nov 22 2009 1:43 PM

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Ari Zonteel

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Nov 21 2009 10:43 PM

Hello Bill

a beautiful day

and your music is so good

sending you love and serenity
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Nov 21 2009 10:43 PM

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If you have time, would you mind checking out
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We always appreciate your time & comments.
We're looking forward to hear from you. Have
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Love and peace, - Guido & Tatch :)
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Nov 21 2009 11:59 AM

Wishing all of you a GREAT weekend!

From all of us here at Weedville State University!

Thank you for being a friend.

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Nov 21 2009 11:59 AM

Great music!

Thanks for the add :-)

All the best

May the joy of awareness and love for life be with you

Love, light & peace

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hello my friend
hope that every autumn trail is blessed with wild surprises & time to reflect in peace!!!!!
wishin you a great day!
to you & your loved ones i send love & respect
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Nov 17 2009 10:43 PM

Love your music. Hope to see you play in the Philadelphia area soon.
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Nov 16 2009 8:13 PM

Wishing you a
Very Blessed Sunday
Kathleen

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Nov 16 2009 8:13 PM

Dear Bill:
I was very happy to see that you will be coming to perform at Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ, in December and so close to where I live... Hooray!!!
What a nice Christmas surprise...
Looking forward to seeing you again as always...
Warm Regards,
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