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I took my name from the idea that existence is a hologram connecting us all with the universe: When the proposals of Bohm and Pribram are conceptually joined, a new model of man emerges: we use a brain that encodes information holographically; and it is a hologram that is a part of an even larger hologram - the universe itself.

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Hinduism & Quantum Physics

The basic oneness of the universe is not only the central
characteristic of the mystical experience, but is also one
of the most important revelations of modern physics.

"The most important discovery in the history of science"
-Prof.Henry Stapp, Quantum physicist.

Bell's Theorem-Vedanta and Quantum Physics

Human consciousness and the physcal world

'Om Isha vasyam idam sarvam, yat kincha jagatyam jagat'

"All this- whatever exists in this
changing universe, is pervaded by God" 
-Isa Upanishad

"Om purnamadah purnamidam purnaat purnamudachyate,
purnasya purnamadaya purnamevaavashishyate"

"That (pure consciousness) is full(perfect); this(the manifest universe of matter; of names and forms being maya) is full. This fullness has been projected from that fullness. When this fullness merges in that fullness, all that remains is fullness."
-Peace invocation- Isa Upanishad

The Supreme Brahman(God) is the only Reality. The idea of the phenomenal universe is falsely superimposed upon it."
-Swami Nikhilananda of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Centre, New York.

In recent years physicists have had to address the interplay of consciousness and the physical world. In Quantum Physics much has been made over Bell's Theorem. The implications of this theorem and the experimental findings that flow from it are staggering. They force us to consider that the entire notion of a purely objective world is in conflict not only with the theory of quantum mechanics, but with the facts drawn from actual experiments. These findings point insistently to a profound interaction between conscious mental activity and the physical world itself.

The Rishi's vision

The Rishi's vision of a world in which man participates in a seamless existence, indivisibly united with the universe around him, resonates through a discovery called "BELL'S THEOREM". This discovery, first proposed in 1964 by the physicist John S. Bell was first confirmed by experiment in 1972 by Professor John Clauser at Berkley. It is an almost unbelievable result - unbelievable because the logical mind has great difficulty in comprehending how it can be true. Its impact on the physics community has been enormous. Professor Henry Stapp, a physicist at Berkley and an authority on the implications of Bell's Theorem, has called it
"The most important discovery in the history of science."

A description of the proof of Bell's theory, as given by Stapp reads:

"If the statistical predictions of quantum theory are true, an objective universe is incompatible with the law of local causes."

Although formidable at first glance, Bell's Theorem seems simpler once key terms are understood.

First, an "objective universe" is simply one that exists apart from our consciousness.

In 1935, Albert Einstein, together with Nathan Rosen and Boris Podolsky proposed through flawless mathematical reasoning that if the quantum theory were correct, then 'A change in the spin of one particle in a two particle system would affect its twin simultaneously, even if the two had been widely separated in the meantime'. And 'simultaneous' is a dirty word in the theory of special relativity, which forbids the transmission of any signal faster than the speed of light. Obviously, a signal telling the particle 'what to do' would have to travel faster than the speed of light if instantaneous changes were to occur between the two particles.

The dilemma into which Einstein, Rosen and Podolsky dragged the quantum theory was a profound one, coming to be known as The ERP Effect.

In 1964 Bell's Theorem emerged as a proof that Einstein's impossible proposition did in fact hold true: instantaneous changes in widely separated systems did occur.

In 1972, Clauser confirmed the statistical predictions of quantum mechanics, working with an elaborate system involving photons, calcite crystals, and photo multiplier tubes The experiment has since been run several times with the same consistent results; Bell's Theorem stands solid.

The implications of Bell's theorem
are practically unthinkable

Even for the physicists involved, the implications of Bell's Theorem are practically unthinkable. Mathematics and experimentation have taken us where our logical mind cannot go. Imagine, two particles once in contact, separated even to the ends of the universe, change instantaneously when a change in one of them occurs!

Slowly, new ideas are emerging to explain these unthinkable occurrences. One view is that, in some unexplainable way, the separated particles are still in contact although separated in space. This is the suggestion of the French physicist Bernard D'Espagnat. In 1979, writing about quantum reality, he said that "the entire notion of an external, fixed, objective world now lies in conflict not only with quantum theory, but in facts drawn from actual experiments.... in some sense all these objects constitute an indivisible whole."

Physicist Jack Sarfatti of the Physics/Consciousness Research Group proposes that no actual energy-requiring signal is transmitted between the distant objects, but 'information' is transmitted instead. Thus no violation of Einstein's special theory of relativity occurs. Exactly what this information is is unclear, and it is a strange thing which might travel instantly and require no energy to do so.

Nic Herbert, a physicist who heads the C-Life Institute, suggests that we have merely discovered an elemental oneness of the world. This oneness cannot be diminished by spatial separation. An invisible wholeness unites the objects that are given birth in the universe, and it is this wholeness that we have stumbled into through modern experimental methods. Herbert alludes to the words of the poet Charles Williams: "Separation without separateness, reality without rift."

It would be a mistake to suppose that these effects operate only with relevance to the invisible world of the atom. Professor Henry Stapp states that the real importance of these findings is that they translate directly to our microcosmic existence, implying that the oneness that is implicit in Bell's Theorem envelopes human beings and atoms alike.

The interrelation of human consciousness and the observed world is obvious in Bell's Theorem. Human consciousness and the physical world cannot be regarded as distinct, separate entities. What we call physical reality, the external world, is shaped - to some extent - by human thought. The lesson is clear; we cannot separate our own existence from that of the world outside. We are intimately associated not only with the earth we inhabit, but with the farthest reaches of the cosmos.

Certain quantum physicists now say that each part of the universe contains all the information present in the entire cosmos itself (similar to a giant oak tree producing an acorn that contains all the information to replicate itself).

This assertion is so audacious that it would be dismissed out of hand were it not for the scientific stature of its chief proponent David Bohm, a former associate of Einstein, professor of theoretical physics at Birbeck College of University of London. He is regarded as one of the pre-eminent theoretical physicists of our day.

The Hologram

Bohm maintains that the information of the entire universe is contained in each of its parts. There is, he says, a stunning example of this principle in photography: the hologram (literally whole message).

Hologram is a specially constructed image which, when illuminated by a laser beam, seems eerily suspended in three dimensional space. The most incredible feature of holograms is that any piece of it, if illuminated with coherent light, provides an image of the entire hologram. The information of the whole is contained in each part. The entire representation of the original object is contained in each portion of the hologram. This principle, says Bohm, extends to the universe at large, that the universe is constructed on the same principles as the hologram. His theory rests on concepts that flow from modern physics. The world is an indivisible whole.

For Bohm, order and unity are spread throughout the universe in a way which escapes our senses. In the same way that order and organisation are spread throughout the hologram. Each part of the universe contains enough information to reconstitute the whole. The form and structure of the entire universe is enfolded within each part.

For many working physicists, these concepts are inescapable conclusions that flow from quantum mechanics and relativity. It is crucial to appreciate the scope of these implications. We frequently assume that quantum physics applies only to the diminutive realm of nature - electrons, protons etc., and that relativity has only to do with massive objects of cosmic proportions -stars, galaxies, nebulae etc. But Bohm's contention is that we are squarely in the middle of these phenomena. Ultimately the entire universe (with all its 'particles' including those constituting human beings, their laboratories, observing instruments etc). has to be understood as a single undivided whole, in which analysis into separately and independently existent parts has no fundamental status.

What are the implications of a holographic universe? As part of the universe, do we have holographic features ourselves that allow us to comprehend a holographic universe? This question has been answered affirmatively by Stanford neurophysiologist Karl Pribram. In an attempt to account for key observations about brain function which for decades have puzzled brain physiologists, Pribram arrived at a radical proposal: the hologram is a model brain function. In essence, the brain is the 'photographic plate' on which information in the universe is encoded.

When the proposals of Bohm and Pribram are conceptually joined, a new model of man emerges: we use a brain that encodes information holographically; and it is a hologram that is a part of an even larger hologram - the universe itself.

Pribram's radical suggestions are founded on work that originated in the laboratory of one of the pioneers of modern neurophysiology, Karl Lashley. At a time when it was popularly believed that there were specific centres in the brain for practically every human function - such as speech, vision, appetite, sleep etc.,- Lashley demonstrated that this was apparently not true for memory. Working with animals, he found that even when bulk of the cerebral cortex was surgically removed, leaving only a remnant intact, the memory of how to perform specific tasks remained. The rapidity and accuracy of the performance was frequently attenuated, but the knowledge was retained.

These findings fit poorly with existing theories about how information is stored in the brain. It was as if memory was spread everywhere in the cortex - but how? Pribram reasoned that the brain contained the memory in each of its parts. The analogy to a hologram was obvious. The entire memory pattern could be found throughout the cerebral cortex if the information had originally been encoded holographically.

In most right handed persons, the left side of the brain is presumed to control the movements of the right side of the body. In instances where the left side of the brain is injured - for example through a stroke or with a trauma -paralysis or profound weakness of the right side of the body is the predictable result. A physician, Richard Restak, has reported a case, in a twenty one year old female in which the entire left side of the brain was removed surgically in order to control epileptic seizures that were unmanageable with any other known form of therapy. The results of the therapy were astonishing.

Although the seizures were stopped, within a few weeks the woman began to regain control of the right side of her body. She was able to return to work and to lead an active social life. Where did the right side of her body receive its motor information with the left side of the brain in the surgeon's pail?

In 1975 a similar case was reported by Smith & Sugar. A six year old male underwent total removal of the left cerebral hemisphere because of intractable epileptic seizures. Conventional neurophysiological wisdom asserts that the left side of the cerebral cortex is responsible for our speech, mathematical reasoning and logical thought in general, and that the right cerebral hemisphere controls our intuitive, non-rational, non-verbal forms of thought. Yet this young man grew up to become a gifted student, proficient in verbal reasoning and language abilities, testing even into the gifted range of on standard intelligence tests.

Space and Time-the Holoverse

This indivisibility also applied fundamentally to space and time. Relativity has shown that they are inextricably linked, and cannot be teased apart.

Recall one of the possibilities embodied in Bell's theorem involving non-local features of the universe: objects once in contact, though separated spatially, even if placed at distant ends of the universe, are somehow in inseparable contact. Since any change in one immediately and unmitigatedly causes change in the other, this is a nonlocal occurance, meaning that any information passing between the two objects would have to travel faster than the speed of light to cause such instantaneous change. Since it is impossible for the speed of light to be exceeded, according to the special theory of relativity, this event is said to be noncausal-i.e. not caused by the transfer of any conceivable kind of energy passing between the distant objects.

Although these nonlocal and noncausal descriptions are worked out for objects separated in space, Bohm states that the implications of quantum theory also apply to moments in 'TIME'.

What is crucial is that, according to the theory of relativity, a sharp distinction between space and time cannot be maintained.

We all have roots in the universe. Conscious mental activity exerts measurable effects on the physical world - a world that includes human bodies, organs, tissues, and cells. Mind becomes a legitimate factor in the unfolding of health and disease. The inter-penetration of all matter is the rule. The dividing line between life and non-life is illusory and arbitrary. There is only one valid way, thus, to partake of the universe and that way is characterised by reverence - a reverence born of a felt sense of participation in the universe, of a kinship with all others and with all matter. A reverential attitude that bespeaks a oneness with the universe can transform the commonest act.

Bhagavad Gita, Ch.13,Verses 15 :
"Without and within all beings the unmoving and also the moving; because of Its subtlety, unknowable; and near and far away is That(God)".

Bhagavad Gita, Ch.13, Verse 16:
"And undivided, yet He exists as if divided in beings; He is to be known as the supporter of beings; He devours and He generates."

No division in Consciousness is admissible at any time as it is always one and the same. Even the individuality of the Jiva must be known as false, like the delusion of a snake in a rope. Shankaracharya (Aparokshanubhuti.43)

City of Brahman
What is in the macrocosm is in this microcosm.

Within the city of Brahman, which is the body, there is the heart, and within the heart there is a little house.

This house has the shape of a lotus, and within it dwells that which is to be sought after, inquired about, and realized.

What then is that which, dwelling within this little house, this lotus of the heart, is to be sought after, inquired about, and realized?

As large as the universe outside, even so large is the universe within the lotus of the heart.

Within it are heaven and earth, the sun, the moon, the lightning, and all the stars.

What is in the macrocosm is in this microcosm.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Bio
 
 
Born and raised in northeastern Victoria, Wally Howlett enjoyed a typically idyllic country childhood – full of barefooted summers, pitchers of lemonade, outdoor sports and crime-fighting.
 
When he wasn’t bringing the bad guys to justice and helping little old ladies to cross the street, Wally was playing representative cricket for Victoria, rescuing kittens from the tops of tall trees and eating his vegetables, which he credits as the reason for his exceptionally hairy chest.
 
Despite his natural aptitude for sports, Wally turned his back on the fame and fortune of an illustrious international cricketing career at the age of 17, when he picked up a Takimine and strummed his first chords. Inspired to start singing and playing by his older brother, Wally’s talent soon became obvious and he quickly established himself as the much more musically gifted of the two, as well as being a more talented cricketer and better looking.
 
Wally went on to study bass guitar at university and began his career as a sessional musician for multiple bands, including Ronan Keating, Immigrant Union and The White Goods. He has supported such prominent acts as 1927, Daryl Braithwaite, Pseudo Echo, The Basics, Belinda Carlisle, Goldfields, Jungle Giant and The Aston Shuffle, and toured Europe and the United Kingdom, as well as making multiple national tours of Australia.
 
In 2012, Wally completed a highly acclaimed tour of Singapore with his band The Elliotts, and in 2013 the group participated in the Rock the Schools Tour – a seven-week tour across six states and 90 high schools, featuring some of Australia’s premier and up-and-coming musicians.
 
Wally’s natural talent and passion for music are enhanced by a genuine love of performing, and his uniquely engaging and enjoyable live shows are complemented by his laidback, friendly and approachable personality.
 
He is currently working on his debut solo EP, which has so far been described as the ‘a creative masterpiece’ and ‘the most flawless work of art to be unveiled since the Statue of David’, at least by his mother. He still fights crime on the side.

New Star has born.' - by Anonymous, during E.T.'s first DJ set, 2000.

The name of E.T., synonymous with quality electronic music. He has represented the progressive sound in the classical sense for one and a half decades now: with his forward-looking DJ sets, he shapes the tastes of the public at the country’s most significant musical events or psychedelic trance and other musical forms, as he entertains, and makes the people dance – drawing the audience into a flawless esthetic experience.

It all began in 1997... No, this is not an alien abduction story, but you could almost say that: E.T.’s soul was kidnapped by electronic music immediately after his first goa party, and it hasn’t escaped since. After two years of diligent “data collection,” the realization hit him like a bolt of lightning that he wanted not only to enjoy sonic ecstasy while standing on the dance floor, but to express his own thoughts and feelings in this great international language and share them with the people, spreading happiness all the way. His resolution was followed by a year of hard preparation, and then by his debut behind the turntables – at that time of course beside a bag brimming with enchanting black vinyl. A nationally famous team of organizers took him under their wing, later giving him the opportunity to introduce himself before the audience. It quickly turned out that he was just born to create this kind of music, and thus he was included as a permanent member of the team. At that time trance was in its heyday, which E.T. truly did love to play entrancingly until he became fixated on the Swedish progressive wave. It was at about this time that the DJ console made the switch from vinyl to CDs. 

His first mix disc came out in 2001, and in that very same year he became one of the most sought-after domestic DJs in his style. But he didn’t stop there. The desire to give more inspired him to further acts of entrepreneurship, and thus he organized countless parties on his own between 2001 and 2004. 

He also brought together two extraordinarily successful happenings in 2005, and later, in 2006, he joined up with the Tranceport to work with such illustrious artists as GMS, Wizzy Noise, X-Noise, Paul Taylor, etc. The next few years saw a whole series of sensational parties and performances. Then, in 2009, he found a place in Hungary’s largest psy-party group, Y-Production.

During the course of 2010, he ascended another important step on the ladder when, taking advantage of technical progress, he handed in his CD players in exchange for a MacBook, Traktor and controller. Almost as a direct result, his style also took a giant leap forward on the path of musical evolution: arriving in the world of progressive psy-trance, his sets held dance room audiences enraptured with even more power. The brilliant change brought about several further advantageous career moves, as well: he was invited to the avatar project, already the venue for such quest stars as Liquid Soul, Ace Ventura, Gaudium, Atmos, M.W.N.N., Vibrasphere and many, many more. During all of this, E.T. regularly performed at the internationally famous O.Z.O.R.A. Festival as well, which is organized every year, and mesmerized audiences more than once from the main stage itself. 

New longings and interests have forever led him onward, and have spurred him on to further musical development, and nowadays he is working full tilt as a producer and composer in the studio to show the world his creations of fabulous notes and robust rhythms.

Alessandro Kramer Borges, better known as JZK , has been DJing since late 80s, after the acid house explosion he was one of the pioneers who started playing house music since day one. Not only playing but also been at the frontline of the early underground events and clubs. He´s been supporting the underground electronic scene for years been focussed on house and dark beats. He gained a reputation as a flawless dj with very uplifting sets. During these years has been djing side by side with Dj's like: Carlos Fauvrelle, David Amo & Julio Navas, Christian Smith, Funk D'Void, Green Velvet, Red Head, Marcelo Castelli, Southmen, Technasia, Mau Mau and many others. Producer since 1997, JZK has several remixes tracks released on national labels, most of them through Pontocom Records, the first in southern Brazil specializing in the genre.Nowadays, he..s been producing tracks with the Argentinian duo LONDON 909 (Low Pressing/Fuju) and with the Uruguaian Charlie Regueira (Southmen) under the ALIAS Southdrummers. The partnership make them be signed by YOSHITOSHI Records, worldwide house label owned by duo Deep Dish. We call him here the giant, almost 2 meters of pure happiness and simpathy, he has become an icon and a role model for each newcommer on the scene, not just making flawless mixings and cool tunes but also organizing and promoting great events. He..s the next man to watch.

There’s something intrinsically cool about DJ Roxy. She is an artist with ambition, knowledge, flawless energy and is pushing a sound that is consistently evolving. For a decade she has rocked the industry playing in Sydney’s top venues with residencies at HOME, World Bar, Candy’s Apartment, The Argyle, Greenwood Hotel and The Burdekin.

Music runs through her blood having completed a Bachelor in dance and music and spending 5 years as a professional dancer and choreographer.

Roxy was the corporate face of music giant EMI from 2010 to 2012. She enjoyed a variety of DJ success at industry parties, including the ARIA after party for 2 years running, and supporting touring artists Miami Horror, international superstars NERVO and hip hop sensation 360 in Brisbane. She also played a key role in EMI’s “She Can Dj” initiative in 2011, which has now expanded to a global competition.

Roxy is the perfect warm-up DJ for corporate events with a past clientele list such as Brown Brothers, Midori, Relay For Life and InspireEx. 

Her undeniable charisma is what makes her a sought after DJ, and a well-earned spot on Sydney’s EDM community. 

Like all lovers of house music know, your love for the music never dies and with a renewed passion, a plethora of music, Roxy continues to stay true to her beloved house music. You can catch her on weekends at Sugar Lounge in Manly.

Formally Work in Progress, The group was formed in 2010 by band manager Kelly as an avenue for her sister, our lead singer Christy to be able to do what she enjoys….singing.  In the beginning there was a time of development as we searched for the right mix of people.

The band now has a solid foundation and is starting to take limited bookings for special event shows and corporate events

Testimonial 

Dear Dekades,
Who would have thought that I would find such a treasure while surfing through Craigslist, looking for a cover band? I really feel like I hit the jackpot with you guys! My only regret is not finding you guys a year and a half sooner so I could’ve hired you for my wedding. Or maybe I should’ve gotten married a year and a half later. ☺
Even though I didn’t officially meet you in person until a couple months before the event, I always felt confident and at ease and knew you were going to be the perfect fit. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to afford a live band for the fundraiser and that it was a shot in the dark to find someone decent online. You completely surpassed my expectations and the fact that you didn’t even think twice about volunteering your time for our cause, shows what generous, kind, caring people you are. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your commitment and hard work. I would not even think about ever working with another band besides you for any event I put on in the future. 
All of my guests pretty much said that the highlight of the night was the band. Without you there, we definitely would’ve felt a void and it would not have been the same event. Your enthusiasm totally added to the energy of the event and helped pump everyone up into having a great time. So many guests thought I paid a fortune to have you there!
I could make a giant list but here are just a few things that I love about you:
•	You learned 13 new songs in only a couple months specifically for our event AND no one could tell that they were new songs because it sounded like you had been performing them for years together. WOW!
•	No matter what type of event I put on in the future, I know that you will always be the right fit because of your versatility and flexibility. 
•	I sent Kelly a lot of emails and they were always replied to within 24 hours, which is great for me, who likes to know answers to things right away!
•	You guys didn’t have to dress up, but ALL OF YOU dressed up 80’s for the event, even the men and I know that men generally are not into the whole costume thing! ☺
•	You arrived bright and early in the day to set everything up and do a sound check. This was awesome because if there were any issues, you were there early enough that we could deal with them then rather than waiting until the last minute. 
•	Christy wasn’t feeling well but she still sang her heart out and sounded flawless, along with the rest of you!
Thank you again for everything and helping us to raise almost $800 for the BC Lung Association. I can’t wait to see you perform again and for us to work together in the future.

Lots of love,
Marina Madden


The Canal is a seven-piece band based in Indianapolis, IN that fuses together music’s most popular genres of rap, pop and rock. Some have referred to this style as alternative rock, power pop, hip-pop or even alternative rap; but we just consider it good music. Local blogger, Eric Y. Shin, went as far as referring to The Canal’s music as a “narrative symphony.” Shin then went on to add that, “The Canal paints a spectrum of sound.”

Their inspiration spills out of their music upon first listen as you may be reminded of the sounds of such groups as Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, or The Fray all romantically intertwined with hip-hop sounds reminiscent of Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., and Gym Class Heroes. And although inspired by these great artists, every Canal song is a motion picture in itself; a new story and a journey all its own.

Their debut album, “Make A Mess,” created a giant buzz in their hometown since its June 11th, 2011 release. In addition to digitally distributing the album to such online stores as iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon, the first shipment of 100 CDs sold out the night of their album release show.

The release show extravaganza was also a major success as we packed our venue with approximately 400 people and even trended locally on Twitter. Nationally-renowned CHR radio personality Scotty Davis, hosted the event making it an even bigger buzz in the country’s 25th largest media market.

Regarding the album, WMGI (100.7 MIXFM) Terre Haute afternoon radio personality, Just Plain Joe, wrote: “The instrumentation on this album is nearly flawless and the fusion of hip hop vocals over rock instruments is amazing. It’s not like anything you’ve heard before.”

“Lemons,” was the first single from “Make A Mess,” and debuted as a power on Indy’s number one rock station, X103 (WRZX), being proclaimed as “the most buzz worthy song on the X. This proclamation has also been given to songs such as, “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall,” by Coldplay and “Heaven,” by O.A.R. “Lemons,” has also quickly became an anthem on college campuses throughout Indianapolis as well as the Broad Ripple nightclub scene.

The music video for “Lemons” was released in late November 2011 and reached a wide national audience, catching the eye of many of the industries leading labels. With plans to tour early in 2012, this was a milestone that never came to pass. As a band, focus then shifted towards quickly filming and releasing their second music video "Alive" in early August 2012. However, due to logistics and technical difficulties the release of the video was delayed as well. The combination of these two major hits, left The Canal with feelings of discouragement and turmoil and those who love their music with a hunger and desire to see and hear more.

"Alive" premiered on Nov. 12th, 2012. And with glowing reviews from family, friends, and acquaintances alike, this provided The Canal with new-found strength to continue fighting for success in the unforgiving music industry. With plans once again to tour in spring/summer of 2013 and brand new material on the horizon, this group is dedicated, determined and ready to share their music with the rest of the world. Get ready to “make a mess" as you watch The Canal rise to the top!

thecanalmusic@gmail.com

When The Elders formed in 1998, they were not new-comers to the American music scene. All were well known veteran musicians having played in numerous recording and touring bands before forming The Elders – hence the name.

It didn’t take long to establish themselves as one of the top Celtic-Rock groups in North America, quickly gaining critical attention in prestigious publications such as Paste Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Kansas City Star, Music Row Magazine, Goldmine Magazine, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange, and many more.

The group was able to take advantage of their rather diverse collective musical past, employing a variety of instruments including banjo, accordion, mandolin, fiddle, piano, guitars & drums. The result is a skillful mix of Celtic folk pop augmented with amped-up Americana roots rock - a cross-pollination of elements that is high octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition.

Their music features powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals and song writing that is unaffected by fads, trends and the giant maw of mind-numbing commercialism. Their songs are mystical, comical, political and cultural, while covering a wide variety of topics such as poverty, civil war, family bonds, spirituality, love and friendship.  They tell stories of people, places and events - some recent, some distant, some real and some imagined.

The Elders have produced 6 full-length studio CDs of original material, with their most recent CD entitled “Wandering Life & Times” to be released September 2nd.

ELDERS CATALOG:
2000  CD – “The Elders” 
2002  CD – “Pass it on Down”
2004  CD – “American Wake”
2005  DVD/CD - “Live at the Gem Theater"
2006  CD – “Racing the Tide”
2007  DVD/CD – “Alive & Live in Ireland”
2009  CD –  “Gael Day”
2010  CD – “The Best of The Elders”
2011  CD-  Wandering Life & Times”


“The Elders have developed a reputation for bristling live shows and, even better, for exceeding their lofty reputation.”   Timothy Finn-KANSAS CITY STAR

"What I hear is absolutely amazing ...The Elders are without a doubt one of the greatest finds this century."      Charles Dewhurst of Lochbroom FM, Scotland 

“Songs of magic and mayhem and of better days ahead … contemporary Irish Folk Rock at its very best.“  Shay Clarke-IRISH AMERICAN NEWS

"Thrilling, propulsive, fantastic Celtic-pop. The Elders are a real find ... a band to shout from the rooftops about.   Robert Oermann-MUSIC ROW Magazine

"The key to the band’s success is in its flawless blending of the Celtic storytelling tradition with contemporary instrumentation and, perhaps more importantly, their ability to write original songs that sound as timeless and authentic as the ancient jigs and reels that have inspired them."    Brian Baker-PASTE MAGAZINE

“Simply put, one of the finest performances I have EVER seen, any genre, any venue!”     Timothy Ace Holleran-Fairfield County Irish Fest (CT)

"Great melodies, harmonies, musicianship, and song writing. The Elders are on a short list of great Celtic-Rock acts from around the world that I would speak proudly of.   John Bowles-Paddy Rock Radio

"There is no other group in Ameri-Celt that brings the past, present, and future in a more telling way!"        Sean Smith - Celtic Beat

"These boys don't just pick and grin, they damn near set their instruments on fire" 
 Mark Tucker, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

“The lyrical and musical excellence of these songs will stick in your mind long after the final track has played.”   Ray Sidman-GOLDMINE Magazine 

"The 2007 Great American Irish festival was a huge success and in large part because of the Elders. People are still talking about the absolutely fantastic shows you put on."   Mark Sisti-Great American Irish festival / Herkimer, NY

“The Elders are simply the best contemporary Irish band in America! See them live and you’ll understand why they have such a following everywhere they’ve played.”    Doug Clifton-KCUV radio Denver

It’s no surprise Alex Fino is a DJ and producer. Having picked up his first instrument, a guitar, at age thirteen, music has always played a very large role in his life.  Growing up in Mexico, Alex absorbed all the provocative and alluring sounds of the region.  That deep-rooted influence is heard today in both his productions and live sets.

At eighteen, Alex left Mexico to attend college in Los Angeles.  It was during his time in Southern California that Alex joined a band, began to hone his skills as a performer and developed a general love for stirring a crowd and thrilling audiences. While attending college, his band performed throughout California at well -known venues including Whiskey a Go Go, Roxy, Viper Room and local universities.  It is also during this time that Alex was introduced to the world of electronic music at a variety of venues, including weekly staple events like Marques Wyatt’s “Does Your Mama Know” and “Deep”, super clubs like Spundae,  and Giant and rave events all over the Los Angeles area.

Alex began DJing over twenty years ago and has never looked back. He has performed for audiences in South Africa, London, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and everywhere in between.  From the late 1990’s to 2008, Alex held residencies throughout Los Angeles, including Dragon Bar, Shane, Republic and Cruz Room.

Alex met his production partner Gabriel D Vine at one such event, and together they began producing House music under the moniker “Monkey Bars”.  Monkey Bars has seen a tremendous success, releasing tracks on many major House labels – Subliminal Records, Om, Moonshine, Warner Brothers and more recently Slip’N’Slide, and Delecto.  Monkey Bars tracks have received considerable support from a diverse group of fellow DJs and producers, including: Erick Morillo, Mark Farina, Seb Fontaine, Steve Lawler, Pete Tong, D. Ramirez and Christian Alvarez.  Additionally, Monkey Bars have produced music for TV and film. 

Whether it’s Funky, Jackin or at times Disco beats chugging beneath his whimsical, rich melodies, Alex Fino never fails to conjure a seductive sound.  Physical beats meld with dense harmonies and musical layers of jazz, rock, disco, funk, samba, and there’s always a surprise. With his proficient musicianship bolstered by raw innate talent, Alex Fino shines in the DJ booth.  His taste is unparalleled, his technique flawless, and his energy irresistible.

While many artists have lost sight of what it means to have fun with music in clubs, Alex Fino brings the playground to the floor and even the adults out there will be taken to a magical place of musical rapture.


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