Twan’s List

The 29th Annual

HARMONY FESTIVAL

Northern California’s Premier Music, Camping
& Sustainable Lifestyle Festival

“Promoting Global Cooling”

If you have never journeyed up to Harmony Festival I can’t recommend it enough… it’s a smaller and more user friendly “family” affair and it’s like the first Norcal festival of the season that kicks off the summer up there. You will find producers of Burning Man, Earthdance, High Sierra, Oregon Country Fair, Joshua Tree Music Fest, Anon Salon, Reggae on the River all there and lending our support (snafu with PreCompression having to move to same weekend but… maybe do both?)

From the southlands; the Mutaytor, Lucent Dossier, David Starfire and others have all performed in the past or are performing this year. Check the lineup below and read through the cracks (…people like New Orleans Social Club are members of The Meters and Neville Bros). The Sat night Techno Tribal party features STS9, Shpongle and Rabbit in the Moon performing among others and Anon Salon also hosts the “Ambiotca” party just across the way as well. On site camping is now available… Wow and Otter Oasis camps from BM have large presence there.

’Nuff said on the sales pitch… just come up… you WILL have a great time …. and/or meet the love of your life… Harmony Festival is just that way. Hope to see ya,

Love and Stratocasters,

Mark Bava
Co-Producer:
Anon Salon/Sea of Dreams
LaDecom Street Fair
Blue Bongo/Little Pedros
Church of Wow Camp

HARMONY FESTIVAL

June 8, 9, 10, 2007
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Santa Rosa, California

World Class Music & Speakers on multiple stages

for 3 Days and 3 Nights of Entertainment

Harmony Day Shows

Friday:

• BRIAN WILSON & THE STEVE KIMOCK BAND

Saturday:

• ERYKAH BADU & RICKIE LEE JONES
• UMPHREY’S MCGEE
• DENNIS KUCINICH & AMY GOODMAN

Sunday:

• THE ROOTS & KINKY & ALO &
• ARIANA HUFFINGTON

(many more listed below!)

Harmony After Dark

Late Night Shows in 3 Venues

• moe. - SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9 (Live PA Set)
• JAI UTTAL & SHEILA CHANDRA
• TECHNO-TRIBAL DANCE
• Shongle & Rabbit in the Moon - MIKE STERN
• VICTOR WOOTEN - Dennis Chambers - STEVE KIMOCK
• One At Last - COMMON & SHEILA CHANDRA & WISDOM
• Shimshai - Tina Malis
• and much more!

Also featuring:

(See website for complete schedule)

• The Waybacks - The New Orleans Social Club
• ALO - New Monsoon - Hot Buttered Rum
• Stanton Warriors - The New Mastersounds
• Sol Horizon - Jai Uttal - Stellamara
• Pam the Funkstress - Green Lemon
• Lost At Last - Luna Angel - Ganga Giri
• Goddess Alchemy Project - Sukhawat Ali Khan
• Blue Turtle Seduction - Shimshai & Tina Malia
• Vernon Bush - Jaya Lakshmi

PRE-SALE TICKETS:

• $32 per day / $32 Harmony After Dark late night shows.
• Weekend packages from $80-$149
• plus special limited MAGIC PASS VIP TICKETS $500
• AT THE GATE : $37 per day / $37 Harmony After Dark late night

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT:

• http://www.harmonyfestival.com

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

A limited number of pre-sale day and night tickets ($32) are now available at all ticket outlets and at HarmonyFestival.com. $37 tickets will be available at the gate. Access to Harmony After Dark is included in all VIP All Weekend Magic passes ($500) and in All Weekend/Day/Night passes ($149 without camping/$169 with camping).

Tickets, Camping, Booths, & Volunteering ONLINE SUBSCRIBE to the Harmony Festival & Events Email List:
http://www.harmonyfestival.com

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

• AMY GOODMAN
• ARIANNA HUFFINGTON
• DENNIS KUCINICH
• Edwin Black - Van Jones - Rob Brezsny - Rabbi Michael Lerner
• Sri Ram Kaa and Kira Raa - Daniel Pinchbeck - Gabriel Cousens
• The Wise Ones Indigenous Elders

See Complete Schedule

THEMED VILLAGES WITH OVER 400 EXHIBITORS

• Eco Village - Wellness Pavilion - Culinary Showcase
• Global Bazaar & Crafters Village - Healing Sanctuary
• Goddess Grove - Vaudeville Stage
• Transformational Art Show - Harmony Altar
• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Expo - Magical Playground Kids Zone
• Earthdance Dome - Casbah Teahouse - Theme Camps
• Late Night Ambiotica Chill Lounge
• Midnight Open Mic Stage - Home Dome

AN EVOLVING HARMONY NIGHTLIFE

SIX “AFTER DARK” NIGHT TIME VENUES…

Beyond Ever Before!

THREE NIGHTS OF EPIC ENTERTAINMENT…

Get into “The Zone” and experience the all NEW HARMONY AFTER DARK concert series, a self-contained, indoor and outdoor, night-time entertainment zone for late night festival goers.

The After Dark zone runs from 8PM to 2AM and includes performances each night by an eclectic array of jam bands, sacred music artists, electronica masters, world class DJ’s, performance artists and conscious hip-hop musicians. An After Dark Ticket or Weekend Pass gets you into The Zone where each night you can experience all Harmony After Dark festivities including three indoor music venues & two outdoor venues, night time art gardens, food & beverages, chill zones, variety shows and oh so very much more…

A Magical Outdoor Garden of Light & Beauty…

Get some fresh air while exploring our many night time outdoor attractions:
GODDESS GROVE VARIETY STAGE, THE HOME DOME, THE CASBAH TEA HOUSE & TENT, LIGHT ART GARDENS, ALTARS, FOOD & BEVERAGES, CHILL DOMES, MYSTIC PROJECTIONS, BEER GARDENS, WALKABOUT STILTERS AND A MAGICAL NIGHT SKY ABOVE!

Ambiotica Showcase Cafe Featuring: Hands Upon Black Earth, Alex Theory, Rara Avis, DJ Goz, Artemis, Mystical Sun, One At Last, Sukhawat Ali Khan, Nawal, Wingin It, DJ David Starfire, Shimshai, Tina Malia, Jaya Lakshmi,
Rafael and Katira & More. With decor magestry and Ambio-decor by MYSTIC BEAT LOUNGE, ANON SALON, GROOVE GARDEN, and INFLATABLE ARTS.

AND….DRUMROLL PLEASE…..

Mystic Beat Lounge presents

The 8th Annual Harmony Festival Saturday Night…

TECHNO-TRIBAL COMMUNITY DANCE

SATURDAY - JUNE 9th 2007
Grace Pavilion - 8:00PM - 2:00AM - All Ages

Once a year there comes a sensorium extravaganza like no other… The fabulous Techno-Tribal Dance takes flight in a universe of 21st Century sound and light in the vast cathedral of Grace Pavilion. A sea of costumed, dancing people celebrate the moment to the music of top electronica artists, their eyes filled with jewels by a full spectrum laser array and vast airy beings that hang in space, painted with light and sailing in the sound field. Fire spinners dazzle the eye as daring aerialists soar through the dark reaches above the pulsing crowd, whose bones are vibrating with massive bass beats. Then fantasy forms and dream beings on stilts cut a path through the happy dancers, bringing with them an element of - what? Ritual? Magic? Birth of something so novel we cannot name it, but we know we want it and it’s here!

• RABBIT IN THE MOON - SHPONGLE (DJ SET)
• STANTON WARRIORS (FEAT: DOMINIC B.)
• GANGA GIRI - LUCENT DOSSIER VAUDEVILLE CIRQUE
• SHAMANIC CHEERLEADERS - SUB-4 BREAKDANCE CREW
• SISTERZ OF THE UNDERGROUND - FOU FOU HA - PYRO-A-GOGO
• MALARKEY - LUMANESQUE - MOJOW & THE VIBRATION ARMY
• VJ TEK - & MANY MORE!

Debra Giusti
WISHING WELL PRODUCTIONS
Harmony Festival - Founder
Golden Peak Capital Investments
Harmony Events & Speakers Series
Dance & Movement Specialist/Trainer

707-829-5792 Direct line
707-829-5762 Fax
707-861-2035 Main Harmony Office

Mind States, Costa Rica

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - Sunday, June 17, 2007

Featuring presentations by:

• Joe Coleman, apocalyptic artist
• Erik Davis, author of TechGnosis and The Visionary State
• Earth Erowid, co-founder of erowid.org
• Fire Erowid, co-founder of erowid.org
• Jon Hanna, author of The Psychedelic Resource List
• Jonathan Ott, author of Pharmacotheon
• Mark Pesce, futurist and author of The Playful World
• Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, chemist & pharmacologist
• Ann Shulgin, co-author of PIHKAL and TIHKAL
• Tommy Thomas, gentleman farmer
• With Sheelo Bohm, facilitating morning Holotropic Breathwork sessions.

Held at an eco-resort on a 2000 acre sanctuary of virgin rain forest set at the juncture of two rivers near the town of Horquetas de Sarapiqui. Swim by natural waterfalls or in the pool, relax in a hot tub, enjoy refreshing beverages at the bar, challenge one of the presenters to a paddle boat race, marvel at the botanical gardens, or arrange a zip-line canopy tour, horseback ride, white water rafting trip, or massage through the resort.

Price includes admission to lectures and workshops, one spot in an incredibly spacious double-occupancy room, and all meals (vegetarian and vegan available).Not included in the price are airfare and transportation to the resort (about 1.5 hours outside of San Jose).

• Space is limited–purchase your ticket soon.
• Cost is $1,400 per person afterwards.

Payment can be made with a credit card through the Mind States site

Or you may send a check or money order to:

Mind States
P.O. Box 19820
Sacramento, CA 95819

For more information, please visit the Mind States Web site

Damien Hirst’s Diamond Skull
“For the Love of God”

Artist Damien Hirst’s platinum cast of a human skull, titled “For the Love of God”, is covered with 8,601 “ethically sourced” diamonds. Its estimated worth is said to be over $98 million.

I’ve heard that the this piece will be displayed on the Playa this year, but that it will have machine gun armed guards nearby and snipers at the fence line within scope-sight with night-vision goggles. They have been given orders to shoot to kill. So don’t be getting any big ideas!

I’ve also heard that there are some moles working the inside, trying to find out if this directive has come from the higher-ups within the Org, or from an outside source… Stay tuned… Bring kevlar.

Some information from a friend of the community, Jazz singer Kate Stewart.

Dear Friends & Associates:

I’m pleased to report that Jazz Review has just done a write-up on my CD, “They All Come Back”. I’ve copied and pasted it below, but if you would like to see the original, you can click here:

• JazzReview.com

Thanks for all you support in the past - please know how much it is appreciated!

Best,

Kate

P.S. See my review in the Italian Magazine, Genovatune. And, as always, you can hear some music samples at MySpace

Featured Artist:

• K8 Stewart Experience

CD Title:

• They All Come Back

Style:

• Jazz Vocals

Musicians:

• Kate Stewart (Vocals)
• Jamieson Trotter (Piano)
• Sherman Ferguson (Drums)
• Dan Lutz (Bass)
• John Baxter (Guitar)

Review in JazzReview.com magazine:

I honestly never thought that I would ever hear a CD (in this case an EP-CD) with both “Autumn Leaves” and Leonard Cohen’s “I’m Your Man” as tracks, but Kate Stewart proved me wrong.

New singers and their initial efforts are always a challenge to review. It’s like watching a young pitcher (I apologize in advance for the sports analogy) making their major league debut. You can determine whether the pitcher has the equipment (arm) to be able to succeed in the big leagues, but it’s hard to predict whether the pitcher will evolve into a real big league pitcher. But without the arm, it will not happen. (I already apologized for the sports analogy – right?)

Well based on this EP-CD, I can definitely conclude that Kate Stewart has the equipment (in this case voice) to become an excellent jazz singer. But natural ability alone does not guarantee that someone will evolve into being a singer – in another genre Linda Ronstadt comes to mind.

I would bet though based on this effort that Kate will evolve into a fine jazz vocalist. She has been a lifetime devotee of jazz and began singing in clubs out East when she was 16, so her style is more polished than on most maiden efforts. She definitely shows more than glimmers of the singer she might well end up being.

I tried, I mean really tried, to use another word, but alas for want of that other word her voice can best be described as sultry – which one would not expect based on the picture of the perky, svelte blonde beaming at us on the back of the CD.

Mostly she knows how to sing. I especially liked he straight ahead interpretation of Johnny Mercer’s “Too Marvelous for Words.” Her interpretation of the Leonard Cohen classic was also quite good. She has an excellent combo backing her, and the arrangements allowed their abilities to be demonstrated without taking away from Kate’s own efforts.

All in all Kate Stewart is definitely worth a listen – it will be interesting to see how her career and style evolves.

Tracks: How Long Has This Been Going On?, I’m Your Man, They All Come Back, Autumn Leaves, Too Marvelous for Words

Artist’s Website:

http://MySpace.com/k8stewartexperience

Reviewed by: Tom Schaefer

Alex Grey is a well known artist of extraordinary vision, talent, and skill. I know that there are many within our creative community that consider him to be a modern day mystic. An Artistic shaman. Whatever you may or may not think about Alex Grey and his work, enjoy this short video clip. Sort of like a short 4 minute documentary:

WELCOME TO ALMA PARADISO

June 1-3, 2007
La Salina Beach, Baja Mexico

This is going to be a great festival on the beach, filled with all the fun freaks you know and love. Many, many talented DJs and live musicians will be there, in a summer party to remember.

Capacity: 450 _ Unfortunately, we cannot increase the capacity as to keep the core family intact and make the experience as meaningful as possible.

As you know, these events sell out fast. Due to the overwhelming response and positive feedback, we are expecting more interests this year. Therefore, BELEIVE US when we say to get your tickets now.

Entertainment:

The main stage will fire up the sounds on Friday and Saturday night from 8pm to 4am. There will be a full stage along with a dance floor constructed on the beach right in front of the waves. This main stage will serve mainly for DJs and fire performances.

Saturday Tribal Sunset Set:

On Saturday as the sun goes down, Saynt will be laying down some earthy tribal beats and all drummers and percussionists are encouraged to bring instruments with them to join in. Dancers, Shaman, and Muses you presence is requested.

Paradise Lounge:

We are also building an exotic venue for acoustic alchemy sets during the day and after hours (2am-8am) with chillout, lounge, and sunrise sets with many live performances, world music, belly dancing and down tempo DJ sets. From Organic Music, Art and Yoga in the morning to an Electronic, Cosmic Meditation throughout the night. From the sand between your toes to your head in the Cosmos, paradise lounge will be there when needed:

• Friday Night (2am - 8am)

• 2:00am - 3:30am - Brutus
• 3:30am - 4:30am - Sandbag
• 4:30am - 6:00am - Dr. Feelin’
• 6:00am - 7:30am - Carly

• Saturday Night

• 6:30 - 7:30 Dan Rockett
• 7:30 - 8:30 Electro Gypsys / Talisman Dance
• 8:30 - 9:30 Danyavaad and Shimmy Sisters
• 9:30 - 10:00 Kirsten Ashe
• 10:00 - 11:00 Sandbag, Anja, and friends

—- sound off at 11pm, on again at 2am —-

• 2:00 - 3:00 DJ Blue (downtempo)
• 3:00 - 4:30 Blackass
• 4:30 - 6:00 Seda

MAIN STAGE

• Friday Night

• 9:00-10:30 Nick The Neck
• 9:30-11:00 Guardian
• 11:00-12:30 J.Cush
• 12:30-2:00 Sammy Bliss
• 2:00-3:30 Porter Tinsley
• 3:30-5:00 Mark Zabala

• Saturday Afternoon

• 11:00-12:00 Phil Dog
• 12:00-1:00 Zak Brown
• 1:00-2:00 Skandar
• 2:00-4:00 JP & Rhines
• 4:00-5:00 Moody Moore
• 5:00-6:30 Saynt

• Saturday Night

• 10:00-11:30 Hyjynx
• 11:30-12:00 Machina Candeo
• 12:00-1:30 Fatfinger
• 1:30-3:00 Oscure
• 3:00-4:00 Blue
• 4:00-5:30 Jokton
• 5:30-7:00 Jesse Wright

DJs, fire performances, a cantina and our OWN PRIVATE MEXICAN BEACH!

For complete details and ticket sales visit:
www.almaparadiso.com

EARLY ARRIVAL:

We are discouraging people from arriving early as we won’t be having security on site until Friday morning.

* Remember: You do NOT need a passport if you are driving into Mexico. Any passport or state issued ID will do.

The Clare Foundation
“Art for Clare” Art Auction at Bergamot Station

The CLARE Foundation is hosting its first annual Art for Clare art auction at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica

Buy tickets online now at the Clare Foundation Website

The CLARE Foundation Collaborates with the Art Community to Present ART for CLARE

(Santa Monica, CA) - The transformation of raw materials into a cohesive art form can mirror the transformation of an addict’s life from one of desperation and chaos to one of hope and recovery. In recognition of the healing power of art, on June 3, 2007 the CLARE Foundation, a major Westside provider of services to primarily homeless and low-income alcoholics and addicts, will collaborate with the art community to present Art for CLARE at Bergamont Station Arts Center.

Art for CLARE has invited over 35 local contemporary artists to participate in this one-day art auction and fundraiser, including Lisa Adams, Sophia Allison, Marcos Alvarez, Meredith Baxter, Quinton Bemiller, Judy Broumand, Rex Bruce, Richard Bruland, Mike Bullas, Jennifer Celio, Patrick Ceo, York Chang, Sarah Dunn, Carol Es, Colleen Flynn-Lawson, Judith Fox, Debi Gero, James Harrill, Susan Holcomb, Anthony Hopkins, Michele Jaquis, Gegam Kacherian, Sharon Kagan, Ursula Kammer-Fox, Jay Kelly, Elana Kundell, David Limrite, Larry Lytle, Meg Madison, Mela Marsh, Mery Lynn McCorkle, Bobbie Moline-Kramer, Doug Murphy, Glenn Ossiander, Ed Ruscha, Elizabeth Sadoff, Gina Stepaniuk, David Trulli, Kim Tucker, Jennifer Vanderpool, Claire Vesco-Felson, Ryan Villiers, Toni Waggoner, Susie White, and Leslie Yagar.

The afternoon will feature live entertainment, and actress and comedian Rachel Tomlinson will emcee festivities. Local Westside restaurants including Sushi Roku, Enzo and Angela, Le Chef Bakery, Piccolo Ristorante, and Pizzicotto, will provide a tantalizing array of food, with beverages contributed by Riven Rock Winery and Espresso Etc. Violinist David Wilson and musical stylist David Roberti will provide the afternoon’s musical backdrop.

Funds raised at ART for CLARE will make a significant impact in mending the broken lives of people suffering from addiction; a portion of the art sales will provide support to CLARE’s 11 recovery programs. Four tickets to the event can provide a week in CLARE’s Detox/Primary program for one client. The sale of a signed book of Ed Ruscha photography can sponsor a mother and her child in CLARE’s Women with Children program for five weeks.

For tickets to ART for CLARE or more information:

• call the CLARE events line at (310) 314-6212
• or visit ClareFoundation.com.
• Tickets are $25

Bergamot Station is located at

• 2525 Michigan Ave
• Santa Monica, CA 90404
• Parking at Bergamot Station is free of charge.

For more information or to have your questions answered, feel free to contact Julie Edens at jedens@clarefoundation.org or call (310) 314-6212

The CLARE Foundation is dedicated to providing services to all those suffering from alcoholism or substance abuse. An organization that began in 1965 with community members providing sobriety resources to the homeless alcoholics along Santa Monica’s beaches, last year CLARE provided recovery-oriented services to more than 25,000 men, women and children.

In anticipation of The Green Man

Livewireneon.com is proud to announce it’s…:

• 7-color changing solar lights
• 102 LED Solar strands
• and 50 Led Solar tube lighting (Solar Rope Lights).

And don’t forget:

• 2.3 and 3.2 Lytec El Wire!
• Technostrobes
• Technoflashes
• five channel sequencers and custom lengths

Faux Fur Fun Garb

Order your Faux Fur clothing now! Orders may take up to 4 weeks to process since all Faux Fur products are custom made.

• Fire and rechargeable light Poi, etc.
• Playa goggles galore
• Glow in the dark body paint, hair gel
• ALL YOUR ILLUMINATION NEEDS!

Drivable Electric Ice Chest

Our new product — A 300 and 500 watt drivable electric ice chest that you ride on … www.coolercruz.com

**** mention code TWAN for 10% off all coolers! ****

LA BURNERS: Call 818 521-8250 or 818 621-8747 if you want to shop live at our STORE !

Dates: August 1- August 24th at a location in LA, CA

We are giving free El Badges to all who order!

Summer’s here and it’s time to brush up on your drumming chops (or get some in the first place). There’s fire dancers to drum for, beach burns to jam at, and getting ready to make it into the drummers collective and perform with the L.A. fire conclave. If you’ve ever had the interest to learn how to drum now is the time! We’ve been going strong for 5 years running, come join us and find out why. Beginners welcome.

“Universal Drumming”
WORLD-TRIBAL HAND DRUMMING CLASS

Every Wednesday Night !!

with Renown World Percussionist & Teacher
ALEX SPURKEL

(Naked Rhythm, Electric Skychurch)

There’s no experience necessary and we provide drums as well. Drumming is fun, expressive, and centering, and we cover drumming styles from all around the world including Africa, Brazil and the Middle-East.

WHY DRUM??

• - it’s exhilarating and centering
• - lose yourself in the moment
• - primal, creative, expression
• - experience the energy of the group
• - AND…it just goes great with FIRE!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• - Universally applicable hand drumming techniques
• - African, Middle-Eastern, Latin, Western and improv rhythms
• - Polyrhythms (group playing with multiple parts)
• - Exercises to strengthen your timing, technique, and speed
• - Improvisation & Soloing
• - you will be amazed at what you can do after 4 short weeks!

** Drums provided ** — NO EXPERIENCE OR DRUM NECESSARY!!

COST: $50 for 4-class session (or $15 for single class drop-ins)

BURNER SPECIAL! - Mention you’re a burner and get $10 off a 4-class session in June.

WHEN: Every Wednesday night 7:30pm-8:45pm

WHERE:

• Bang-a-Drum
• 1255 S. La Brea
• Los Angeles, CA 90019

For more info, to RSVP, or to enroll please visit the Universal Drumming website.

Best wishes,
Alex of Universal Drumming

Phoenix Projekt Presents:

~THE SILK ROAD CABARET~

Dinner Theatre & Night Bazaar

One Night Only
June 8th, 2007

One Night Only

Friday, June 8th, 2007

LIVE ON STAGE:

• Phoenix Projekt
• Kodama Taiko
• The Department of Mental Technology
• DJ Psychotropic
• Thomas Wood
• Ray Ray

VEGAN CUISINE:

• Food Not Bombs

IN THE MARKETPLACE:

• PsychoSoaps
• TrickConcepts
• Phoenix Projekt Boutique
• Michael Spiezialy Black Light Paintings
• Joan Maltese Pashimas
• Fire Groove
• & More

@ Venice United Methodist Church
1020 Victoria Ave
Venice CA 90291

Tickets: $25
Limited Capacity
Doors open: 745p
Dinner served: 815p
Show begins: 845p

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Food Not Bombs.

For more info, updates & presales:
phoenixprojekt.net

…she pressed on. Kalaratri was upon her, but it was no matter. The fire in her soul burned bright. If Typhon had indeed swallowed the Sun, then it was this flame that reflected off the full Moon tonight.It was this flame that would guide her across the endless sands of Sahara… of Gobi… of Time.Indeed, it was this flame that danced across the Road of Silk, Legend, and Wonder…