
Don’t let her petite size fool you, Viola LaLa Mia stands as a giant when performing in front of a live audience. From a young age, Viola’s fervor for electronic music drove her to want to know everything about it; pushing her to dissect and master production elements of deep, dark, alternative soundtracks. Fast forward and Viola, who mastered the art of sword swallowing and fire eating at just 23, began touring with several troupes across the US and Europe performing her craft everywhere from small clubs to massive open air festivals. With her appetite for entertaining ever increasing, Viola combined her two passions to form a one of a kind visual and auditory stimulation that mirrors her passion for creative expression. By combining her rare talent with a slamming, full frontal assault of dubstep and grime, her performance is unparalleled to any that you have ever seen before! 

 >>>Available for session/remote studio work and international touring.<<< Rhythm and lead guitars 

Julia Kosterova is internationally acclaimed solo artist, LAG and Hughes & Kettner international endorsee. Bringing the spotlight back onto instrumental rock, Julia has been called by  fans “… an alien sent down to represent the last several decades of music…”  paying justice to Julia’s music inspired by a wide range of influences from Jeff Beck to Steve Vai.
Julia’s expressive “emotions to the sound” performances along with her powerful sound and amazing technical abilities – one would not expect from a girl - have gained her multiple awards and recognition at international guitar festivals. Versatility and freedom of creation have been the key for developing Julia’s sound and touch.
With her main focus currently being on instrumental melodic / progressive rock / metal, Julia works in various styles, both as performer and composer, with her unique touch, groove and talent for writing catchy melodies.
Julia is one of the few russian born musicians gaining worldwide recognition and focusing on international career. 
She has it all to be a success, with both musical and business background. Julia studied guitar and music composition at the Jazz & Contemporary Music College in Moscow (previously a part of the Gnesin’ Academy of Music) and international business & marketing at the All-Russia Foreign Trade Academy.
In 2012 Julia has become the first guitarist from Russia to get worldwide endorsements for LAG Guitars and Hughes & Kettner amps. Also in 2012 she was featured in Guitar World and Music Legends magazines.
Opening the 2013 winter NAMM Show with her performance at the Main Stage and “Springs Of Time” EP release have marked a new level of Julia’s career.
Julia’s debut EP “Springs Of Time” (released on 22 April 2013) features Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Planet X, Black Country Communion, Billy Idol) as a special guest on keyboards, Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Paul Gilbert, Steven Wilson) and Brian Tichy (ex-Whitesnake, S.U.N.) on drums and Chris Buck, Michael Devin (Whitesnake, S.U.N.) and Rufus Philpot (Planet X, S. Henderson) on bass.
Since its release, “Springs Of Time” has been receiving great press around the world, including a flattering review in the Classic Rock Magazine.
“Springs Of Time”  EP Digital download, Digipack Limited Edition and exclusive merchandize is available in Julia’s Official music & merch store www.Julyrecords.com,  downloads are also available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Bandcamp and other digital stores. At JulyRecords.com CDs and merch include free immediate download of the new “Springs Of Time” EP and signed photos via email.

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Andy Skellenger is a professional multi-instrumentalist and drum maker based in Salida, Colorado. He is a classically trained performer and teacher of North India Tabla. He also plays the harp-like instrument from Mali called Kora,  drum set, cajon, and a multitude of other percussion instruments from around the world. Andy is a college level clinician. He performs with a variety of ensembles spanning many styles and genres, and also gives solo concerts. Some of the many musicians he has performed alongside include Tabla Maestro Samir Chatterjee, DJ Cheb i Sabbah, Flamenco guitar maestro Miguel Espinoza, pianist Chuck Lamb, vocalist Beth Quist, violinist Kailin Yong, denver jazz legends Ron Miles and Greg Harris, and sitar maestro Ustad Roshan Bhartiya.
 
Excerpt from Westword Magazine article:
 
"How would you spend your birthday if you were a classically trained tabla player with an ear for global music and off-kilter rhythms of all kinds? If you're mountain-dwelling Andy Skellenger, you might just corral your best friends for a jam in the city - and then invite the entire city. Skellenger, whose fascination with "weird" rhythms took him all the way to India to study tabla with the pros, will host an epic world music and jazz collaboration tonight at Dazzle, featuring a cast of very fine homegrown players in genres from all over the map... Ranging from Greg Harris and his Vibe Quintet to Matt Skellenger, Glenn Taylor, Miguel Espinoza and many others offering everything from North Indian classical to flamenco, African pop, Gypsy jazz and fusion." 


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