A product of the early San Francisco indie music scene, Alex Jimenez has spent the majority of his life creating music to share with his fellow musicians and community. An avid guitar player and singer, Alex is currently focusing on his solo work, a blend of acoustic pop meets gritty blues.

In 2001, he wrote his first 5 songs back to back, and subsequently formed the acoustic duo Ms.Quito with artist/performer Allison Hennessey. Shortly after, he independently released his first EP ‘Mosquito Tracks... songs about Love, Loss, and Money’. In 2012, he released his first album ‘The Acoustik Projekt’, with songwriter/conga player Mark Edgar. That same year, his 2 year, fifteen show odyssey, 'The Usual Suspects Songwriter Showcase', became a critical favorite, showcasing some of the Bay Area’s finest talent. His latest EP, ‘Inside’, was recorded and produced by Ryan Clark. 'River of My Dreams' the first single from his upcoming album, 'Another Day', was released March 2023, and was produced by the almighty Scott Mickelson.

Alex can also be seen moonlighting as Thunderegg's full time rocking bass player.

New record "SUMMER TO FALL" available now:
https://linktr.ee/jeffdesira
Jeff Desira delivers hope and heartbreak with natural grace. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, he has had a diverse musical career before coming into his own as a singer-songwriter, crafting honest and endearing pop songs and ballads.

Amani Will, Wa Ama & the Lion Truth, Wa Ama Ni Um, i.Ameni the Beatman, iamani i.ameni, Anansi, Be Do, The G.ourney, and the Many many, many many more. 
 

Anyway, They bring us a tender vocalist whose heart is heard in every note, a lyrical wizard concocting potions for a new tomorrow, a BeatMan merging bass heavy rhythmic trance with ancient future sounds, and a beaming man who skillfully journeys us to ourselves, Amani Will and that Ascen-Dance Music is music for the Evolution!!!

They, are the Beat behind favorites from Los Rakas, Rakaa Iriscience, Living Legends, Ise Lyfe, The Attik, Brwn Bflo, Coco Peila, Jennifer Johns, Bambu and more. They keep us on our toes with an eclectic resume of their own works from folk-hop to thoughtful oakland scrapper music. 

They have shared stages with E-40, Krs-one, Goapele, Dead Prez, Hamsa Lila, Brett Dennen, Jonah Matranga and more. Their performance, more ceremony than show; is informed by years of grassroots organizing, indigenous ritual and consciousness, and many lineages of resilience. Raised by the social justice and inner evolutionary movements of Oakland and Berkeley, their music is marinated in calls to justice, love and personal inquiry. 


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#theLionTruth

Dara Ackerman~ Skyland  (Earthville Music)
Now available at http://earthville.org/projects/arts/music/skyland-dara-ackerman/
Refreshingly surprising, with an ever changing sound all her own, Dara Ackerman is an eclectic, indie singer-songwriter with a voice that opens the heart and touches the sky. Her songs are filled with unexpected turns, groove, depth and light.

Dara’s first album, Skyland, casts a net across her life-- from her departure from California, to seven years in the Himalayas and back again. Moving from longing and fear to insight and joy, she captures moments that have transformed her, and sends them flying. 

Dara works with Bay Area bands Scarth Locke, MacClain & Cole, Felsen, Jonah Matranga, Wa Ama Ni Um (Iamani I. Ameni), and artists Eric Oberthaler, Andrew Griffin, Peter Canton, Alexis Blaire, and Joanne de Mars. She has also worked closely with Los Angeles musicians Tommy Jordan, Danny Moynahan, Richard Fultineer, Austin Nicholson, The Happy Mediums, Superbroke Superheroes Brass Tin and Strings Marching Ensemble, and Santa Barbara artists Tom Lackner, Joe Woodard, James Connolly, Ellen Turner, Rob Taylor, and Glen Phillips. With the exception of a few, all of the above musicians, and more, appear on her album. Her chief collaborator and producer, Mark Moore of guruzero Productions, is based in Colorado and Northern India. 

Photos, news, and more can be found at facebook.com/daraackermanmusic. 
She loves her artist-run, nonprofit record label, Earthville Music (earthvillemusic.com).

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Skyland-- by Dara Ackerman   
“A mesmerizing debut from versatile and visionary singer-songwriter Dara Ackerman, supported by performances from a cast of astoundingly talented musicians spanning a world of styles, all united by the sublime thread of Dara’s unique and profound musical and emotional sensibilities." 
-- Earthville Music


I am a voice and sound meditation guide, song circle facilitator, composer and the founder of Ground in Sound, a method that invites joyful exploration of sound as a path to deep connection and presence. Rooted in a spiritual calling from the Goddess, my work blends vocal meditation, vibrational sound therapy, and chants to awaken inner wisdom and restore harmony within. With a background in classical voice, music, and writing, my journey has been shaped by personal healing, a profound spiritual awakening in India, and years of training in sound practices. With a vivacious energy and heartfelt presence, I create spaces where voices come alive, energies shift, and transformation unfolds through the power of sound. Based in San Mateo, California, I guide others in reclaiming their voices, trusting their resonance, and stepping into their own healing through sacred sound and community singing.

Samuel Roland - also known as The Song of Rolandhood is a singer/songwriter living on the FAAAAAAAAAR side of Manhattan in the shadow of the George Washington bridge (although most people call it Jersey) lol A self-taught guitarist, his influences stem largely from the folk, folk-rock, protest, and classic rock of the 60's and 70's. Born and reared in New York and the surrounding area, he grew up in a politically progressive activist family, which has informed his world view and songwriting. In addition to soundcloud, you can also find him on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Jango, NumberOneMusic, cdbaby, bandcamp, SongCast, ReverbNation, and on Facebook by searching "The Song of Rolandhood." He welcomes all feedback and can be reached at samueljroland@duck.com

Lisa G is a songcatcher. She holds a vision for a world where singing is once again an integral part of daily community life. May we use this most ancient technology to meet life's challenges and celebrations, open our hearts, and uplift our lives.

Lisa G. Littlebird is the director of the 250-member Wholehearted Chorus in Carmel and San Diego, CA. She has been on the faculty as a community singing facilitator at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA since 2006. She is a singer, composer and teacher with more than 30 years of musical experience, facilitating community singing as medicine for our world.  Learn more at http://thebirdsings.com.

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