You, me, our ability to work together and create a Peaceful, Harmonious World! Check out these pics - all around the world hundreds of thousands of people are speaking out against war and for peace!
Musical Influences run far and wide, but here are a few samples in no particular order...
each other ;o}
stevie wonderful
alicia keys
questlove & the roots
jurassic 5
the beatles
annie lennox
benevento russo
james blunt
U2
lyrics born
quincy jones
michael jackson
cold play
marvin gaye
gil scott-heron
sting
john legend
gwen stefani and no doubt
me'shell ndegéocello
gnarls barkley
jill scott
jeff buckley
red hot chili peppers
john mayer
beastie boys
michael franti
mos def
bill withers
imogen heap
sharon jones & the dapkings
maroon 5
anthony hamilton
bill frisell
the slip
death cab
prince
bjork
ozomatli
danny elfman
charlie hunter
nikka costa
brazillian girls
boards of canada
christina aguilera
india.arie
josh rouse
k.t. tunstall
d'angelo
madonna
jamey aebersold (hehe)
...and oh my, there are so many more...!
Neye Benziyor?
wake up to warm sun on your face... know you've got what it takes...
deep breath, you're up and off... it's your day, you call the shots.
DVS & Chantel
British born pop/soul singer Chantel Mead and New York native guitarist/producer DVS (Derek VanScoten) unite forces. Evolving from the multi-genre legacy of artists such as Gnarls Barkley, DVS & Chantel are cutting their teeth as the next great Crossover Duo.
Quickly becoming known for their slick production, conscious and crafty song writing and dynamic live shows, DVS & Chantel have recently opened for Kanye West, G. Love, and Robert Randolph. They have also collaborated with DJ Logic, Billy Martin, Devotchka, Kid Beyond, Particle and the Lee Boys, and are regularly featured on high traffic websites including MyCoke.com.
As the founders of the Colorado based modern funk outfit 8traC,DVS & Chantel have
worked tirelessly to cultivate a sound that is compelling and danceable. Evolution has now brought them to the apex of their next chapter - that of electrorganic duo, combining the precision of electronic music with the dynamic energy and soul of a live band. (Recent 8traC performances include Aspen JazzFest, Wakarusa, and MTV’s Spring into Vail).
Derek VanScoten a.k.a. DVS…
DVS, can be seen bouncing back and forth between a pair of laptops and a myriad of onstage guitars. He is the best of many worlds - ultra intense sound designer meets raging live musician! Imagine fuzzed out funk lines, cleaned up R&B tones, acoustic orchestration, and turntable-esque scratching via 3 giant pedal boards. DVS's guitar playing has the volcanic attitude of a rock n' roller who doesn't know any better saturated with a grace and intelligence of a truly seasoned artist. A professional audio-engineer turned busy sideman/string-wiz, DVS has found his various tricks of the trade give him the "one-up" on both DJ's and live musicians. (Past bands include: 8traC, Cabaret Diosa, The Motet)
Chantel Mead…
Chantel's voice resurrects emotion in a hard-edged world. Experienced as both vocalist and performer, her style stems from a fusion of soaring British/rock melodies and urban/funk grooves. From sultry lows to stratospheric highs; unassailable belting to rhythmic rhymes, Chantel’s vocals are impassioned and rewardingly precise. With life-infused, affirmative lyrics, it’s quickly understood that this chanteuse draws from the empowered side of life. On stage, she keeps it varied and exciting. Often seen with 3 mics, Chantel combines straightforward vocals with effects and looping - all the while embellishing the beats on her SPD-S (drum sampler). Variety with slick transitions saturate Chantel’s style. Her training in both musical theater and classical voice comes forth with an urban edge gained from life. (Past Bands include: 8traC, Jyemo, Kutandara, Boubacar Diebate)
With a tastefully diverse sound and affinity for flexibility, DVS & Chantel offer both high energy as well as dreamy intimate sets. As a married couple, they bring a solidarity to their sound, their stage presence and their business interactions. With many years spent on the road and in the recording studio, DVS & Chantel approach their music with strength and balance. And, as seasoned improvisers, the duo is often seen/heard collaborating with a myriad of musicians including MCs, string and horn players, drummers, DJs and more!
------------------------------------------
PRESS QUOTES...
"These guys are tighter than the skin stretched across Joan Rivers's cheekbones."
- Michael Roberts, THE WESTWORD - Denver, CO
"Disco-tas-tic-funk-rock with soulful female vocals, dancable, finger snapping, toe tapping tunes and a sultry, laid back party vibe. Check them out."
- KUDOS Magazine, United Kingdom
"When it comes to creating beautiful, groove-based tunes teeming with texture and substance, DVS & Chantel wear the crown."
- Rachel Hamilton, ADVENTURE RECORDS- Boulder, CO
"Chantel’s explosive vocals are reminiscent of Deep Banana Blackout’s Jen Durkin while the funky beats and out-there atmospherics echo George Clinton or even Jamiroqui."
- MARQUEE MAG - Boulder, CO
“In this day and age of cookie cutter/generic sounding bands, DVS & Chantel have come along with a fresh sound that reminds us of how music was created in the seventies; original, expressive, soulful, and in the pocket! Their music touches your heart, makes you think, and dances your groove all at the same time. Chantel's love for music, people, and life shout out loud and clear through her lead vocals... They’re smokin!”
- Skip the Funktologist/KUVO 89.3/A Funk Above The Rest Show - Denver, CO
“What a voice and power. Her presence, the voice, and the musicianship was what it was all about for Chantel."
- B.J. Moony, THE MOUNTAIN EAR- Nederland, CO
FAN QUOTES...
Li'ana, CO: I love all of your songs! You have such addicting beats and your lyrics are meaningful too.
Jamie, Missoula, MT: THANK YOU! I love your music. You have the most beautiful, soulful,sexy, and raw voices I have heard in a long time and I love it. I'm diggin' on your new stuff. Keep it coming!
Roger, Boulder, CO: As usual, it was SO FRICK'N FUN to get my groove on with y'all last night - and what a night it was! "power it out" one more time you most certainly did! Y'all were HOT last night!
Heather, Austin, TX: "What about You" - Really special...and a good song writer!
Dave, D.C.:What about you is flippin HOT!!!! NICE NICE WORK! Tis the hot shit!!! I'm rockin my head to it! DIG!
Judy, CO: BOTH of the new tracks give me chills (the good kind!) beautiful beautiful beautiful :)
Pat, San Antonio, TX: Y'all have a great groove goin, Chantel--thanks for sharing that!
Dave, Chicago, IL: Heard your song on The Coke machine. Very nahyus! You sound great. The production was cool. Good job!
Paul, Boulder, CO: Damn you guys tore it up @ the Trilogy! That was a helluva show last night! I already know you make great music but I had no idea you could do a live performance like that one. Great job! The result? You ALL kicked some serious ish and made the entire Rockies wiggle in delight! ALL of your new music rocks (of course)! I think "Avalon" is my favorite, though.
Farmer Brown, Boise ID: I'M so glad I found U! I'm so freaking glad that you came to Boise last year for the Eagle Island Experience, and the show later at Terrapin also! Thank you! I love your music! I love your voice! I love your message!!!
Join us in Dreamtime as we envision and embrace our deeper dreams, learn, connect and co-create in an atmosphere of celebration, participation, creative expression and community.
The Dreamtime Festival will take place July 16-20th and includes four full days of amazing performances on four stages, hundreds of cutting edge workshops, interactive theme camps and art installations, free camping and parking.
- Over 100 workshops including Henry Redcloud from the Lakota, and the Mayan oracle AumRak from Guatemala.
- Four full days of amazing performance on four stages, featuring Cheb i Sabbah, Govinda, and Lunar Fire (the wild alter ego of Kan'Nal).
- Over 18 theme camps, including Serenity, a healing village offering free massage and body work classes
- Over a half dozen art installations including the Sapphire Portal sound healing installation and a solar powered full size crashed flying saucer stage and sound system.
Tickets, Schedule, Lineup and Volunteering: http://www.dreamthefuture.org
FINALLY, NEW MUSIC! "The Art Of Broken Glass" (EP), click myspace.com/mrjmedeiros and take a listen! Available on itunes or directly from my site. New Mr.J songs to add to your profile! WORD!
You can also follow on twitter.com/mrjmedeiros for free music.
What up DVS & Chantel just saying hi! Download a copy of my new club mix "Bring the Bass" by following this link. http://www.zshare.net/audio/59936581bd13d16f/
coming soon : Carl Rhoda & Baldomer feat Nicky Teeuw "JADE" {REMIXES} - Roda Records incl. - Club Mix - Marc Fisher Remix - Maleza Mix availible on 9th July in your Musicstore !!!
JFJO just released their new studio album 'Winterwood' as a FREE DOWNLOAD! Download it now, then go see JFJO live at the Bside Lounge on Thurs. Feb.27th w/Rubblebucket.
Hey! I'm comin to Denver to play these shows:<br /><br />Thur Mar 19 - Highland Pacific, Tori & CR acoustic<br />Fri Mar 20 - Owsleys, Mountain of Venus<br />Sat Mar 21 - Owsleys, Mountain of Venus<br />Sun Mar 22 - Owsleys, (6 - 9) Polytoxic acoustic<br />Sun Mar 22 - Owsleys, (10 - ?) Mountain of Venus<br />Mon Mar 23 - Wash Park Grill, CR & Tori acoustic<br /><br />Check out www.crgruver.com for all my tourdates, music, etc. Hope to see you!<br />
Really big thanks for accepting the request. Will be back around to check out your site more often. Just getting caught up now. Thanks again and all the best to you.
TS
If your interested we have free Ableton Live packs at TogeoStudios.com
Thanks for the add! Be sure to spread the word to all your friends in bands about Analog Buttons :) I'm always open to take orders. Now everyone that orders gets free buttons for a limited time only!
yeah for wonderful real peeps!!! you know, it's you guys that really matter. without you it would just be a million zillion bands annoying each other!! ha!!! so, thanks for being there, listening, loving, and just plain rockin'!!!
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Online!
