DEMETRIOS KATIS
MULTI AWARD WINNING COMPOSER of Epic Orchestral/Symphonic Scores & Founder / composer / guitarist / lyricist at EXORISTOI (best selling Southern European Epic Metal Band, EMI Platinum).

"Demetrios Katis is one of Europe’s best new classical music masters (Robert Ian Winstin, Conductor of the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra). A true child prodigy, Demetrios recorded his first album on PolyGram Records at the age of 17. The world was introduced to breathtaking instrumental interpretations of traditional Greek/European harmonies with an outstanding Rock translation into the classical music genre. The shear level of orchestration combined with rhythmically compiled Rock tempos defined a uniquely original epic style for the Generation X audience. At that age, to have experienced one of the first to successfully bridge the Classical-vs.-Rock musical genres, The Greek Lions awarded Demetrios Greece’s Best Young Composer of 1987.

Born in Athens Greece, his music captures the mythical, exudes grand visions of heroism, and touches our basic human emotions, via the epic film score medium. Still in his 30s, Demetrios’ career has spanned more than 20 years, with over 12 recorded albums, international music awards and numerous honors. Greece’s educational ministry has commissioned his work as required study at the national high school curriculum level. The height of such an illustrious career has culminated into a masterful theater production of Katis’ collection of Epic Scores entitled 300 Spartans: The Symphonic Rock Opera.

300 Spartans: The Symphonic Rock Opera features Katis performing 75 minutes of his most acclaimed, award winning scores. The musical presentation is steeped in traditional Greek and European choral hymns and melodies then adorned with enchanting choreography, beautiful costumes and sets. 300 Spartans is forceful epic music, combining medieval sounds and strong heavy metal rhythms in symphonic orchestral arrangements. Demetrios relentlessly demonstrates his love for the cinematic film score sound. The use of musical progressions captures the tension, and as it builds, Demetrios transports you to another place, another century, and at the same time you remain aware of the prevalent parallel in our own times.

While 300 Spartans is directed at the dawning of a new era in ancient times it could quite easily be adapted to any country, any struggle, any rebirth in the modern world. The love and passion of an epic saga, past and contemporary barbarian tribes and delusions of grandeur preface Katis’ latest theatrical masterpiece. Castles and temples, ancient warriors, kings & queens, enchanted lost worlds and bygone loves, 300 Spartans: The Symphonic Rock Opera is a time travel to ancient glories, heroic battles and enduring romances through a Generation X music portal".

Steve Williams (former manager of Miles Davis)
American Showcase Programs, Inc.

***********AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS**********

*1st Place in the BILLBOARD world song contest, Electronica category.
"EXCELLENCE IN SONGWRITING"

* LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS WINNER - Best Classical 2007

*HOLLYWOOD MUSIC AWARDS Winner - Best Classical / Orchestral 2008

*LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS – Hollywood F.A.M.E Awards Winner – International Best Conposer 2008,
He was presented with a framed HOLLYWOOD STAR from 'walk of fame'.

* BILLBOARD World Song Contest music Awards WINNER - Soundtrack / Electronica 2008

* 'EMI Platinum Disc Winning Composer'.

* Mayor of Athens Mr. N.Kaklamanis presents to Demetrios the Award of Honor of the City Hall.

* US AMBASSADOR to Greece Mr.' Daniel V. Speckhard' presents the "Special Music" AWARD to composer DEMETRIOS KATIS at the "Euro American Women's Council" Artemis Award Ceremony, July the 7th, 2010 hosted by the renowed American journalist RITA COSBY. The ceremony took pla...ce at renowed 'Zappeion Megaron" - Athens Greece.

*tMayor of Portland Maine, ED SUSLOVIC honored Demetrios presenting him with the Golden Key to the Town.

*'Award of Hellenism' by The Order of AHEPA, 2008

• ‘West Coast Songwriters’ Honorable Mention

• “John Lennon’’ music awards – Honorable Mention

• “100% Songwriting contest – Winner France 2008

* 'Just Plain Folks Music Awards' official Nomination 2006

* His 1st album released via POLYGRAM at the age of 17.

* Greece’s biggest selling hard rock / metal band of all time “EXORISTOI” was founded by Demetrios Katis in 1989 –Gold & Platinum record EMI

* Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra performed & recorded Demetrios's masterpieace "Arrogance and Fear"
*Sidney Olympic Games’s American maestro Robert Ian Winstin conducted & recorded Demetrios’s music work “Arrogance and Fear” which released via ERM Media.

* The board of directors of the ‘Greek educational institute’ unanimously approved Demetris' "Blazing March" to be included as part of the high school curriculum in music

* 'LIONS Best Young composer Music Award' Winner

* Demetrios hosts the TV Shows 'MetalMania' & 'Star Club' for the Greek National TV in the 90s
Demetrios produces & presents his own radio programme : "The Dance of the Danans" on "Athens 9.84 FM"
* ARTEMIS AWARDS HONOREE 2009 by the Euro-American Women's Council.

* Demetrios musical work, "Europe Hymn and Duty", featuring the lyrics of Kostas K. Katis (veteran journalist IF J), James Edwards (British Royal Opera) on tenor vocals and Joe Lamachia (CNN,MIRAMAX) as a narrator. "Europe Hymn and Duty" is an epic musical tribute to the historic course of the United Europe, released on CD.

* Numerous US, EU & Canadian film music publishers (Boosey & Hawkes, Dennis Music, Kool Music, Octobertunes, Abaco Library, Feature Sounds, Manifest Media, Sonichouse Publishing, ERM Media, Atlanta Music Group, etc) sign contracts with Demetrios Katis.

* The VICE PRESIDENT of the European Union Commission Mr GUNTER FERHEUGEN writes & sends a personal letter to Demetrios to warmly congratulate him for his Musical Project 'Europe Hymn & Duty', July 2005

* The CULTURAL FOUNDATION of the OFFICIAL UNION of JOURNALISTS in Athens honors & awards Demetrios for his music work at the Union’s Hall on 3rd of June 2008.

* NOBEL PRIZE WINNER DR. CHRISTOS ZEREFOS HIGHLY SPEAKS FOR DEMETRIOS WORK AT THE ATHENIAN OFFICIAL HALL OF
JOURNALISTS ON MONDAY 3RD, JUNE 2008.

*member of the 'International Federation of Journalists' Brussels & member of the 'Journalists Union of Athens'

I plant seeds of transformative power through art, music, love, intention, and conscious collaboration.

I am an infinite, loving, passionate prism of divine vision. I live my life with a deep purpose, and this fantastic force guides every stroke of my creations. I am a conscious creator who seeks to uplift the spirit of humanity and our mother gaia through my offerings of sacred artworks. I believe that the arts (including music, dance, writing, fashion, architecture….) provide pathways to collective realizations of interconnectedness. 

I have been an artist since I was old enough to hold a crayon. Both of my grandmothers were painters and my father is a talented architect, so I was constantly surrounded by creative genius and knew that it was an intimate part of everyday life. I have never lost this child-like enthusiasm for making things. I find tremendous joy in the act of creation. It is a powerful tool for meditation, healing, communication, and evolution. Gazing into the sacred mirror of artwork has allowed me to understand both myself and our collective consciousness with an ever-expanding depth and clarity. 

Juxtaposing ethereal, organic forms with sacred geometry, my artwork seeks to portray the interconnected fabric of creation. I am deeply intrigued by symbols such as the Flower of Life, which contain a blueprint for form within their proportions. I experienced reality-shattering epitomes upon the discovery of how shapes give birth to other shapes. Viewing the world through this new lens, I started to see how the same driving force behind a hurricane also swirled galaxies, and I came to understand that this same spiral is WITHIN. My he-ART work is an ever evolving quest to paint portals into the infinite, interconnected, nature of being. Doing so, I hope to help reclaim our true purpose and place on this planet as responsible, loving, conscious co-creators. 

My role as an artist has also guided me into the enchanted realms of music and the alchemy of art. Accompanying musicians as a live performance painter for a decade, I have had countless opportunities to create work saturated with both sound and the essence of the moment. This intuitive approach to art opens up doorways to the process of creation, and allows others to participate in that process. 

Ultimately, life is our canvas. What we want to create is our choice. Do we want to live in a world of separation or cooperation? Fear or love? I seek to continuously grow, to learn from every moment, and to continuously experience and reflect as much beauty and love as possible. I hope to connect and collaborate with all beings that share this same pure intention for the world. Warriors of light, reunite!


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The Mallard are an inside-out-echo-laser-garage-psych-rock four-piece from San Francisco. Their home fried songs harness the naked abandon of 60's punk (think earliest syd barrett era pink floyd), but inject the form with a deranged spirit all their own. Close attention to texture and dynamics allow the band to explore unusual terrain – to grant access into unexpected realms of beauty and terror. . .with dessert.

In 2009, songwriter Greer McGettrick (guitar/vocals/drums) moved to San Francisco and began performing as The Mallard, self-recording an initial eight-song cassette tape (which would later catch the ear of one John Dwyer), and fronting the group through several incarnations, including a stint playing solo and drumming with her feet. In early 2011, she invited her friend Dylan Tidyman-Jones (guitars/keys/backing vox) to drum. They played shows for a while as a duo, including a west-coast tour. Their first full-length LP, Yes On Blood – again self-recorded by Greer – was released on Castle Face Records in February, 2012. Multi-instrumentalist Dylan Edrich (bass/guitar) came aboard, and as a three-piece they toured with Thee Oh Sees, including shows at SXSW, and recorded a video with Hannah Lew (Grass Widow). Miles Luttrell (drums) is the groups most recent addition. The Mallard perform frequently in the bay area, are soon to embark on full US tour, and have a host of record releases in the works. Hold onto your ears holes....

Strongly influenced by the deep rhythmic sounds of Ibiza, Nic Whitca is on a mission to elevate the underground House and Techno scene of Maui, Hawaii. His contagious enthusiasm for tasty basslines and crispy high-hats is felt by all who experience his pumping live sets. Over many years he has been mastering his selection of tunes ranging from hot new hits to dancefloor classics. On with the revolution!…

BIOGRAPHY - DJ NICODEMUS THE EVILROBO has been an influential force in the underground electro scene across Canada for the past 2 decades.. Dj'ing for the last 20 years, producing electro-techno music for 8 years. Also a sound designer, promoter and owner of EVILROBO PRODUCTIONS
 Nicodemus has released several records under his independent label N.I.M.H RECORDINGS. 

 Taking skillz from his turntablist peers( dj Qbert/EddieC/ dj Craze/ Algorithm/ etc.... Electro under Nicodemus the evilrobo's control is fearless,and ruthlessly mixed on 3 technics 1200's like an evil robotic warlock behind the decks! Often seen knocking back tracks with the dj booth in battle mode ( aka 3 decks sideways) he is a tour de force whilst laying down KRAFTWERK mixed with the latest Rother and Mr.Velcro Fastener tracks in an flawless effort of futuristic breakdance percission....
 Fear him puny humans!

 His first single "ENTER ELECTRO" was
 released in 2004. SINCE that time he has started 2 more underground digital Labels "ROBOT MAFIA", and "CARDBOARD LORDS" which are ELECTRO Based with premier artist 'RETURN2SOURCE". Living in close proximity to Detroit, USA, Montreal, and Toronto, Canada in the early and late 1990's his style is heavily influenced by the sounds of machines, minimal and complex experimental electro-techno music and robotics.

 EVILROBO PRODUCTIONS is a platform created by NICODEMUS dedicated to throwing electro-based events with each event named after an infamous evil robot or EVIL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE .... Back in the year 2000, the first EVILROBO party "MEGATRONS IN YOUR CLOSET" set off a number of events that followed increasing the love of electro music in Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas. Since that time NICODEMUS has played at almost every major club in Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas, including -

 THE MOD CLUB
 THE MONIKER GALLERY TORONTO
 SYSTEM SOUND BAR
 THE WEAVE
 CLUB NASA
 SONA LOUNGE
 CLUB PLATINUM
 THE BEAT NIGHTCLUB
 CLUB ABSTRACT
 COMFORT ZONE
 ENCHANTED FOREST
 THE OPERA HOUSE
 THE BANK NIGHT CLUB
 VELVET UNDERGROUND
 THE MANHATTAN CLUB
 CLUB DISCO
 THE STARLIGHT CLUB
 CLUB ATOMIC IN OTTAWA,
 W2 WAREHOUSE in Vancouver BC
 and beyond spreading the robotic vibe wherever he can.

 NICODEMUS started out spinning locally in Kitchener, Ontario, then soon began playing for ELECTRIC WORKERS, and AUDIO ENFORCEMENT in Toronto and holding residencies at THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, and CLUB NASA. After entering the TRIBE MAGAZINE DJ COMPETITION in 2002, and winning first place for THE MIX CD OF THE YEAR AWARD, he secured a spot headlining the main techno tent at DESTINY'S 3 Day outdoor electronic festival. Since that time his mixes have travelled the globe and have even been featured on Paris, France's radio show, CYBERDELIA .

 NICODEMUS also made regular dj performances on ED'S BAD RECORD'S on CKMS 100.3. DJing alongside EDDIE C of the PLATETECHTONICS CREW which NICODEMUS joined with DJ DRY and DJ ETERNAL. (The PTC CREW for short) made dj band performances as a turntablist electro hip group at the EVILROBO events.

 In the past year after living outwest for a few years, Nicodemus has returned to eastern CANADA and re-vamped the "EVILROBO ELECTRO SERIES " of underground events, starting 2012 off with "REQUIEM FOR THE MACHINES" which featured DJ TWONZ of highjacked records from DETROIT. 7 evilrobo events have followed, and EVILROBO continues to be alive and well into 2015

 NICODEMUS now lives between Vancouver/Toronto, Canada having completed school for Audio Engineering and Sound Design for Visual Media. He is poised to keep playing records where ever possible keeping electro alive.

 Armed with 3 - Technics turntables, Serato, Ableton Live and the Novation LauchPAD, he is prepared to unleash an army of robotic electro-techno to any dancefloor that stands before him.



I moved to Seattle washing a ton of dishes like Bruce Lee when i was eighteen/
except at IHOP behind the dish pit lit off doobies but kept a passion to keep creating/MUSIC
I told my homie from Kansas that you can cancel cancer with cannabis/
Im mexican with some mescaline and maryjane, the happiest plants on this planet bitch!/
I'm quite the fun guy once i take a couple dab hits then ingest some fungi/
I'm a badfish getting dumb high bumping some sublime! try weed,wax,wine and ayahuasca all at once atleast one time/
I'll pop a couple bottles and collect quartz crystals with Quetzalcoatl/
I reincarnated into Jonathan Cruz/
a young Aztec hispanic trippin on two dabz and two tabz of acid no Xanax or Klonopin abuse/ -2dabZ


I share the same birthday as Bob Marley! Im 22 years young but have an old soul. A modern day shaman. mostly everything we have been taught in the western hemisphere is a lie. Make your Ancestors proud:) Shamanic medicines only.
Have the courage to believe in yourself no matter what. Follow your intuition, passion and dreams no matter what.



"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

"You have to be TRUTH, to see TRUTH." - KRS-ONE

"In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? when did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence?" -Gabrielle Roth

"smoking herb is freedom. if you want to be free, smoke herb" -Bob Marley

"you know what i want to think of myself? As a human being. Because, i mean i don't want to sound like ask Confucius, sayyyyy--(joking) but under the sky, under the heaven, man, there is but ONE family. it just so happens that people are different." -Bruce Lee

"Psychedelics are illegal not because a loving government is concerned that you may jump out of a third story window. Psychedelics are illegal because they dissolve opinion structures and culturally laid down models of behavior and information processing. They open you up to the possibility that EVERYTHING you know is wrong" -Terrance McKenna

"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams" -Willy Wonka

"the World is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. The ride goes up and down, around and around, it has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly colored, and it's very loud, and it's fun for a while. Many people have been on the ride a long time, and they begin to wonder, "Hey, is this real, or is this just a ride?" and other people have remembered, and they come back to us and say, "Hey, don't worry; don't be afraid, EVER, because this is just a ride." -Bill Hicks

"Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. YOU ARE FREE." -Jim Morrison

"The Two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." -Mark Twain

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