Music & Entertainment
The following entertainers are listed in
the order of their performance. They will offer earth-friendly music
on the main stage in the relaxed setting of the cafe'. The dance performance
will be outdoors, weather permitting, and in the Oakland Room (Films & More)
otherwise.
Opening Ceremony: The Healing Power of
the Drum
Annette & Edward Jones & Friends
(11am-12 noon)
Join with us for a powerful experience of
drumming for Earth's healing. Some percussion instruments will be available
or bring your own. The opening will be followed by an inspiring DVD viewing
of "The GrandMother Drum and the opening of the Global Heart".
Rev's. Annette & Edward Jones are from
The Center of Light Spirituality Center in Oxford, and are proud co-sponsors
of The GrandMother Drums "2008 Healing Waters World Tour" to MI
www.centeroflight.us
Kuungana Drum and Dance Company
Kevin Collins (12pm-1pm &
2:30pm-3:30pm, outdoors)
Kevin Collins is a master percussionist
who takes pride in youth development in local communities. His company is
based on the African proverb and principle that "It takes a whole village to
raise a child". Kuungana works with children and youth ages 2 to 25. The
group keeps the tradition of West African Dance alive by teaching dances
from Senegal, Ghana, and Mali. Children and adults alike will enjoy these
performances.
Upland Hills Music
Ted Strunck (1pm-2pm)
Ted Strunck has
been playing guitar since he was 8. He began writing songs at 18. After
college, he began a 15 year career of playing music mainly in dark, smoky
bars. He sold some songs along the way. After he and his wife, Jane, adopted
their 2 children he decided to pursue a more conventional career. He landed
at Upland Hills School (website)
in 1990 and began his 18 year (so far) teaching career. Ted brought his
music with him. He teaches it and writes songs for theater and events at the
school. Many of his songs have to do with the natural world.
Earth Day & All That Jazz
Jeffrey Newton (2pm-3pm)
Jeffrey Newton is a professional jazz
saxophonist from the suburban Detroit area and an alumnus of the fabled
Oakland University Jazz Studies program of the1970's. At the time, the
program was considered to be the finest in the country and produced numerous
great jazz musicians. Jeffrey has performed with some of the greats: Dizzy
Gillespie, Branford Marsalis and Dave Brubeck.
Music to
Celebrate the Earth
Guy Louis
and Reggie Harrison (3pm-4pm)
Since
1986, Guy's programs have been met with rave reviews as outstanding,
fast-paced musical adventures for all ages. Guy and Reggie are happy to be
playing a part of the 2008 Earth Expo. The siblings, who have enjoyed a
musical collaboration that has lasted over 20 years, will perform music that
celebrates the earth
Earth Music
Joe Reilly (4:30pm-5:30pm)
Joe
Reilly (website)
has been a singer, songwriter, and guitarist for over twelve years and has
had extensive performance and touring experience, bringing messages of hope,
peace and environmental justice in his songs to audiences across the United
States. Joe will provide both a kids and general audience performance.
