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Mark Azm

Media: Audio, Film, Other, Video; Visual-Sonic Bass Music Therapy

Known throughout Southern California for devotion to the fine broken beat bass music arts. Favorite styles are breaks, drum & bass, dubstep and jungle.

Chris Bailey

Music: Composition, Instrumental, Other, Vocal

Seeking to expand the influence of the ukulele in all musical works.

Dane Baylis

Literature: Poetry; Music: Instrumental, Vocal; Theatre: Acting, Technical; Visual Arts: Painting, Photography, Printmaking

DANE FRANCIS BAYLIS was born in South Boston, Massachusetts in 1952. He has traveled extensively through North and Central America, Europe, the Near and Far East while in and out of the military. His first published work appeared in the STONE SOUP ANTHOLOGY, published by Stone Soup Press, Boston, in 1975. He has since appeared in a number of anthologies and journals, most notably, TEN CALIFORNIA POETS, ARTLIFE, RIVERTALK, THE ARCADE POETRY PROJECT, PANGOLIN, VERVE, THE DANCE OF THE IGUANA, ASKEW POETRY JOURNAL, LUMMOX PRESS, THE MEN’S HEARTBREAK ANTHOLOGY, and POETRY IN MOTION PUBLICATIONS. He also served on the editorial committees of RIVERTALK and THE POULTER’S MEASURE. Dane is presently a member of the Ventura Artist’s Union and Editor-In-Chief of DANE BAYLIS PUBLICATIONS where he brings to bear a multi-faceted background in art, photography, music, and prose in the production of his distinctly urban style of poetry. His Irish heritage informs his love of the poetic form and his uncompromising belief that everything tells a story creates a unique voice full of wry compassion and unbending artistry.

Jerry Breiner

Music: Instrumental, Other, Vocal

I am and have been a professional musician, singer and songwriter for over 45 years. I perform regularly in one of 3 bands in Southern California, 2 amazingly unique cover bands known as Big Adventure, Trippin Wild and The Tossers.

Jason Brock

Media: Audio, Video; Music: Composition, Instrumental, Vocal; Visual Arts: Illustration, Painting, Photography

Composting reality one chord change at a time.

Elizabeth Butterfield

Crafts: Ceramics, Other; Music: Instrumental; Visual Arts: Painting, Sculpture

I have always been interested in some medium of art expression. My current venue includes torn paper art, clay sculpture and floral design. The last is my day employment the others are my night rendezvous. Most start without a pattern. The process is the most challenging but rewarding.

Catfish Fry

Music: Composition, Instrumental, Other, Vocal

I am an Entertainer/Performance Artist focusing on Dance Music, Blues, and Early Rock n' Roll currently performing in many of the local venues in the Ventura/Oxnard area. I play guitar and sing, usually as a frontman with a band. I also do solo shows. Catfishfry Dance, Blues, Swing, Early Rock & Roll for your next big event, birthday parties, weddings, meetings, get togethers, whatever.... We bring it.

Dee2 Henry

Music: Vocal; Visual Arts: Illustration, Painting

I am a local artist, musician, mother of four and wife living in the Ventura area since 2005. I approach each work of art as an opportunity to adventure outside the "lines." Sometimes something as simple as the use of a palette knife instead of a brush, using recycled materials as unique embellishments or simply the use of your negative space can take each piece to a new level. I have also been performing as an honorary guest vocalist in the renowned, local award-winning, Rockabilly band Hard Six. You can see me lending my talents as the "June Carter" in their popular renditions of the songs of Johnny Cash at The Roadshow Revival Festival each year and at many of the local venues all year round.

Chris Longo

Music

Chris became involved in music at the age of 9, playing instruments ranging from trumpet to tuba. It was The Beatles, however, that ignited the desire to learn how to play guitar. Chris had the unique opportunity to see The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium and he was hooked. While in school Chris was awarded two music scholarships, one of which was to study big band jazz with the Stan Kenton Orchestra at the University of Redlands. He switched to bass and started playing professionally while attending San Jose State University as a music major, playing many of the local clubs , then touring the country for a couple of years before ending up in Hollywood, CA. In 1976 he received a call to audition as the bass player for Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, renowned for their 1974 #1 hit record “Billy Don’t Be A Hero” and their follow-up hit “Who Do You Think You Are.” He was selected from among 100 other bass players competing for the position. Chris toured the U.S. performing in concerts and TV shows such as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Bachman Turner Overdrive before deciding to return to L.A. to start his own band with some Heywoods alumni. His childhood home of Ventura County lured him back in 1983 where he joined a well known local band. During this time Chris also took the plunge into computers and audio recording, producing and recording artists' projects, soundtracks, and jingles. After taking a few years off in the ‘90s to get married and raise triplets, Chris once again found his passion for music. He performs locally with various bands, headlined Ventura’s fireworks show year after year, as well as playing a number of local clubs and corporate parties. Chris has recently rejoined Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, performing all over the country along with other '60s/'70s artists such as Ron Dante (The Archies), Dennis Trufano (The Buckinghams), and Kyle Vincent (Bay City Rollers).

Jill Martini

Music: Instrumental, Vocal

The Jill Martini Soiree is an acoustic Gypsy Jazz ensemble that embraces dark gypsy melodies, vintage Parisian swing, American jazz and fiery Latin rhythms. The music is hot, mysterious, emotional and romantic. It is sophisticated, yet it touches every sensation. It is Gypsy Jazz, and the popularity of this joyous yet melancholy music is growing around the world. Jill Martini is one of the few female vocalists/guitarists in the Gypsy Jazz world, and is a favorite here in the United States, and abroad. Her Soiree is made up of the finest Central Coast musicians: Lauren Donahue on violin and vocals, Mike Velasquez on double bass, R.J. Root and Miles Lang on vocals, guitars, and other various stringed instruments. The Soiree also presents educational and multi-disciplinary shows with dancers, percussion ensembles, or both.

Brian McDonald

Music: Vocal; Theatre: Acting, Directing, Other, Technical; Coach for Public Speaking, Auditions and Acting

BRIAN McDONALD an award-winning actor and director who was honored with the Ventura Mayor's Award for Emerging Artist. He moved to Ventura in 2002 when he joined the Rubicon Theatre Company staff and served as Associate Artistic Director and the Director of Education and Outreach. He was the founder and program director of Rubicon's Summer Youth Performance Program which offers theatre training intensives in acting, musical theatre, drama, Shakespeare and technical theatre. Before moving to the East coast, he appeared in the National Tours of Miss Saigon and Forever Plaid, the latter of which he also directed for various regional theaters including Rubicon Theatre Company. Regionally, he has appeared on the stages of the Denver Center, Theatre Virginia, The Lyric Stage, La Mirada Performing Arts Center, Ensemble Theatre Company, Pasadena Playhouse, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center and the Ahmanson. Brian's most recent work on stage was in Rubicon's production of the one-man show Buyer and Cellar and A Tuna Christmas which he also directed. Other Rubicon stage credits include Merrily We Roll Along, The SantaLand Diaries, Man of La Mancha and The Importance of Being Earnest. In 2002, LA Weekly honored him with the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance as Gaveston in the Circle X production of Edward II directed by Michael Michetti. On Television, Brian starred in the award-winning ABC/PBS Afterschool Special "In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS Story" and guest starred on "Gilmore Girls." His work as a director began as an assistant to Tony-nominated director Christopher Renshaw during his work on Queen: The Musical (a.k.a. We Will Rock You). Other directing credits include Tennessee Williams’ Talk to me Like the Rain and Let me Listen, Hooters, Our Town, Little Women, Bye Bye Birdie, HONK!, Babes in Arms, Once on This Island, Schoolhouse Rock, LIVE!, Seussical the Musical, Footloose, Free to Be You and Me, Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Drowsy Chaperone, Urinetown, West Side Story, In the Heightsand On the Town. For Rubicon Theatre Company, Brian directed A Tuna Christmas, The Sunset Limited (with Joe Spano and Tucker Smallwood), Bus Stop (5 Ovation nominations including Best Play), MASTER HAROLD… and the boys (nominated for 3 Ovation awards Including Best Play) and the World Premiere musical, Hello! My Baby, written and conceived by Tony-nominated, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner, Cheri Steinkellner. His work as a director has earned him an Independent Award and StageScene LA Award for Best Director. He also conceived and directed the critically acclaimed holiday musical review, A Rubicon Family Christmas. He was recognized for his work in the community raising funds for arts education with a Phi Delta Kappa Community Partnership Award and an Honorary Service Award from the California State PTA two years in a row. Brian has taught a Fundamentals of Acting course at Ventura College. In addition to one-on-one training for performers, Brian offers private coaching in public speaking for lawyers, religious clergy, and business leaders. He is a B.F.A. graduate of the Boston Conservatory and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and Actors' Equity Association. In addition to his continued work as a professional director and actor, Brian serves as an arts commissioner for the City of Ventura and recently join the Ensemble Theatre Company team in Santa Barbara where he is the Director of Education and Outreach.

Kamini Natarajan

Media: Audio; Music: Composition, Instrumental, Vocal; Visual Arts: Painting

Kamini’s musical journey started in central India with her mother Uma Natarajan. She started learning intricacies and nuances of Indian Classical Music since she was 6 yrs old. She would spend hours coming up with various improvisations at different time signatures. At the age of 10, Kamini started training under one of the most loved and respected musicians of India, Pt. Krishna Kant Shukla and Shri Rajeev Sharma. She graduated in Vocal music and was on Top position at her University. After years of rigorous training, Kamini started performing at various National level music festivals and her performances were adjudged as “Outstanding” by experts in the field. Kamini was one of the youngest graded artist from All India Radio, Indore (India). She regularly appeared in National Television of India. After moving to Los Angeles area in 2002, Kamini collaborated with various music producers and composers of different genres and recorded and performed live. Her song “Devi,” a World Music composition is featured along with Anoushka Shankar and Talvin Singh on the “Tantra Lounge” album. Kamini’s versatility and deep knowledge in music allows her to easily sing and improvise over wide genres of music. Recently she has lent her voice for a song “Karma” in a Rock music album with Michael Cutting. Her latest Music Album Chants for Meditation with Music Composer and Producer Ken Elkinson has been extremely successful and received rave reviews from fans of New Age, World and Yoga Music. She has collaborated with musicians of different genres : Rock, EDM, Armenian, Persian and Jazz. She has performed at lot of Big Music Festivals across California and world wide: Modesto Unplugged Music Festival, Carlsbad Music Festival, One Love Experience Festival, Veda Mela etc. She has been one of the first Indian Classical singers to perform at some of these events. Audience who listen to her for the first time are enthralled by her angelic voice and mesmerizing performance. She also regularly performs at wellness, vegan-vegetarian, green and holistic expos, retreats, and music festivals. Kamini currently lives in Simi Valley, CA. She teaches Indian Classical Music, performs and records. She plays Indian Classical music as well as devotional, Kirtan music. She is the organizer of Simi Valley Kirtan MeetUp Group. Kamini frequently performs in Southern California area and is much sought after Kirtan Artist. Her command over intricacies of Raga and her soulful voice leaves audience mesmerized and asking for an encore. Her music is spiritual, mystical and simply engaging. She incorporates intricate Ragas and traditional rhythm patterns – “Taals” and lifts listeners into a higher state of consciousness- a state of pure bliss, away from day-to-day stress. To learn more about how Kamini can help you, please get in touch through our contact page. CLICK HERE. To learn about Kamini’s services, classes, workshops etc CLICK HERE. If you would like to attend one of her events CLICK HERE.

Michelle Nosco

Media: Film; Music: Instrumental; Visual Arts: Painting, Sculpture

I'm an artist, Michelle Nosco, in residence at the WAV of Ventura, California. I've shown my artwork (paintings, sculpture, weavings and murals) from childhood. Here's a 3D Virtual WAV Gallery Exhibit of my charcoal figure drawings: http://www.panomatics360.com/virtualtour/michellenosco/ At five I studied art in the Detroit Museum of Art, high school took me to Wayne State University and the Cranbrook School of Art. In college as an undergrad I got a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) at the University of Michigan and later a Masters in Directing Theatre, Television and Film at CalARTs (California Institute of the Arts). Entering the work world as an art director, producer and film director for many years I transitioned to become a professional artist -- painting over 100 murals throughout Southern California. In 2007 I founded the Arts For Earth Foundation in California and since then have painted expressionistic and impressionistic works including California landscapes and native wildlife for environmental purposes. In addition, I've been commissioned to paint pet portraits for fundraising to benefit wildlife sanctuaries and wilderness reclamation projects.

Liselotte Sels

Music: Composition, Instrumental, Other, Vocal

Ashlyn Vaglica

Music: Vocal

Ashlynn has been singing on stage since she was 5 years old. She performs on stage in musical theatre productions throughout Ventura County, most recently as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She also performs in the annual Festival of Talent hosted by the Lions Club and Ventura Unified School District. Ashlynn has had the honor of performing the National Anthem at many venues throughout Ventura. She sang before a Ventura High School playoff game, to open the Pony League baseball season and on July 4, 2016, she performed before the fireworks show at the Ventura Fireworks celebration at Ventura College hosted by Ventura Rotary. Ashlynn also has had an opportunity to sing during several family members and friends wedding ceremonies.

Lois White

Crafts: Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry; Music

Lois White, Porcelain Artist, has made Ventura, California her home for over 50 years. Whenever she isn't painting or teaching porcelain art classes, she enjoys time with her family and involvement in church activities. Turning a hobby into a fine business after teaching organ for 25 years, Lois is well known in both music and art fields. Many of her art projects are enjoyed in public venues, including a 14-foot mural of the world in the Santa Paula City Park. Hundreds of homes feature her tile work and several gift shops feature her creations. She teaches several classes each week in her state-of-the-art studio. A member of International Porcelain Artists, World Organization of China Painters, Sea Shore Porcelain Club and Santa Barbara Porcelain Artists, her time is filled with sharing ideas and projects. Many of her designs are reproduced by a large manufacturer of china transfers and have been used by fine chinaware companies. Her artwork has appeared in several international porcelain periodicals and local newspapers. Still very active in her church, her talents bring joy to many who love organ music as well as those who love fine china. A creative mind always has many more projects in the "I'll get to that soon" stage than time permits. Her wish is that her works of art will be treasured and kept as an heirloom for years to come.

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