Whether it is distance, personal obstacles or differing states of mind, the contributors to this project are constantly working to break down the barriers in order to remove the obstacles and to embrace the revival. This is the dance we all revel in and the celebration is open for us all to share. In this respect, we can all help to revive the human spirit through song and dance.
Daniel Rodriguez (vocals, guitar)
Bridget Law (fiddle, vocals, mandolin)
Dango Rose ( Upright bass, vocals, mandolin)
Sage T. Cook (electric banjo/guitar, mandolin, vocals)
Elephant Revival, from Nederland Colorado, is embarking on their Summer expedition across the Nation! The group will be performing in thirteen states over the next three months, playing festivals, theaters, clubs and house concerts along the Pacific Coast, thru the Rocky Mountains, across the Ozark Plateau, and on up towards the Great Lakes of the Midwest.
Young in age and conception, Elephant Revival carries a fresh sense of creativity and inspiration that is felt by people of every generation. The neo-acoustic quintet is on the cutting edge of an emerging new genre that is known as 'Transcendental Folk.
The band consists of Bonnie Paine (vocals, washboard, djembe, musical saw), Sage Cook (electric banjo/guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, viola, vocals), Dango Rose (double-bass, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Daniel Rodriguez (acoustic guitar, electric banjo/guitar vocals) and Bridget Law (fiddle and vocals).
Individually and collectively the band members have performed with some of the most prolific performers of our time like Bela Fleck, John Paul Jones, Michael Franti, Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Leftover Salmon et al...
In performance, Elephant Revival reveals hidden treasures deep within a vast repertoire of original material and a few carefully selected traditionals. In one show, the quintet can be seen delving into Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, psychedelic country, indie rock, powerful reggae grooves, 40s/50s jazz standards and an occasional hip-hop beat amongst other styles. Elaborating on Elephant Revival's live shows, independent film director Mike Eberle explains, "When I hear Elephant Revival I am struck by my inability to define it. I am forced to confront the music as it is, connecting to it with a virgin spirit of mind. Consequently it feels like I am experiencing music and all its joys for the very first time."
In January 09, 'Elephant Revival' appeared in "Colorado Music Buzz" as the 1 played local artist on Colorado public radio stations. A steady climb of radio airplay is being seen across the nation on NPR, satellite and online radio stations. As Boulder Weekly entertainment writer Dave Kirby enthuses, "The album brims with poised folk ballads, modern Celtic fiddle dirges, hints of blues and Appalachia... coaxing the spirit but slyly avoiding climbing fully into each form's body." Marquee Magazine journalist Jefferey Keith further elaborates, "Following the lead, but not the footsteps, of groups like Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band, the five-piece Elephant Revival has created a unique and appealing modern acoustic sound simultaneously soaked in all manner of tradition.
Elephant Revival tours in a vegetable oil powered 1989 International School Bus which was converted in 08' by the great mechanical mind of ER multi-instrumentalist Sage Cook. Musically and creatively Elephant Revival is inspired to spread a message of sustainability while nurturing an awareness of positive change through the pure light intention of their music.
For more information, log on to www.elephantrevival.com
Booking: www.onlythebestbooking.com Contact: Philip Einsohn (707)616-3903 - phil@onlythebestbooking.com
For Management/Promotion/Press: Contact: Dango Rose (303)619-1895 - ringleader81@gmail.com
For Marketing/Publicity: Contact: Bridget Law (303)726-2062 - fiddler@bridgetlaw.com
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
Thanks for all your support! If you weren't able to make it to the Medicine Show at the Laugh Factory last week, I have uploaded seven ten minute clips from the show to my profile. Give it a look...It'll make you feel better!
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Adam
... just thinkin 'bout you... and swear i saw an elephant grazing in a field next to HW48 when you were here last month... regret i didn't get to see you guys! xxooo
So good to see that you guys will be in Montana soon because I am actually moving out there July 1st:) yay!!!!! I am going to try my hardest to see you!!! Happy travels:)
I have Backers muscular dystrophy do not know how long I have to live I'm trying to get million friends for Disabled Civil Rights cause goal and short video Added me to your top friends please. Goal to have the Supreme Court Olmstead decision 6 to 3 Law enforced and have community-based programs for all who qualify for med waiver and consumer directed care which will save the taxpayers approximately 50% and provide opportunities for jobs instead of having disabled institutionalized or a nursing home. Also the George W. Bush presidential Executive Order 13217.Which means it has been designated a nationwide problem! To be Moses for all disabled people to remove the yoke the burden on our disabled back and set disabled people free.Keep Rock 'n rolling on!
Love the name... Thanks for being our friend... The Elephants have and awesome sound going down... Have a great tour this summer... Check out our fan-site... www.avivamusic.ning.com
The version of "Ring Around the Moon" from elephantrevival.com is so very powerful! That, and many other of your songs. I look forward to seeing you live, for the first time, up in the Ozarks in August!
Great show at the Fox last night. The sound was really terrific. The sound was also good at the Wildflower, but the Fox performance just had a lot more power. Really liked the hula hoop person and Bonnie's solo thing at the end.
Kristin's aerial act during Ukulele Loki was also great. (But we're biased, she is in our cast.)
We're looking forward to the show at the Fox on June 13. Turns out you played for the wedding of the brother of one of our lead characters. She's got the whole cast sold on the event. In addition, as said below, Kristin Piljay, Damselle Fly in our cast, will be doing her aerial dance during the Ukulele Loki show. Hope to make this an event for the entire cast.
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