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Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay is an amazing combination of charm, intelligence, beauty, compassion, and wit. A razor edged tounge coupled with a soft and harmonious voice has lead critics to compare her to both Eminem and Doris Day.
A vegan and animal rights advocate, she uses her powerful voice to speak for those with no voice. The "Blonde Lobbyist" as she is known amoung NYC carriage drivers, has been working to end the use of horse drawn carriages in New York City. She also has targeted Columbia Universities mis-treatment, abuse, and torture of labratory animals.
Visit Nellie's website at www.NellieMcKay.com.
Sunyatta is a jazz, blues, and pop duo who have been creating music and leading bands for over 25 years. With a style described as “hip, cool, sophisticated, playful and inspiring”, Sunyatta entertain people from all over the world at festivals, clubs, resorts and cruise lines. Sunyatta has just released Bliss, a 5 song EP of original adult contemporary songs featuring warm and inviting vocals, silky keyboards and smooth rhythmic beats. Three earlier Sunyatta CDs include a diverse collection of originals and jazz. Sharon Rae (vocals and percussion) and Shelly Davis (piano and keyboards) have performed with well known artists including Dave Koz, Houston Person, Bonnie Raitt, Mose Alison and Roy Orbison.
Sunyatta is joined by Larry Thompson on drums for the VegFest this year. Larry is one of Colorado’s most accomplished performing and recording artists and former house drummer for Colorado’s Caribou Ranch world reknowned recording studio. Larry has worked with John Mayal, John Lee Hooker, Elvin Bishop, Ian Mathews, Bryan Savage, Dizzy Gillespie and Robin Ford.
Visit Sunyatta’s website at www.Sunyatta.com.
Amy & The Rock Sisters, are a mother/daughters act based in Colorado. They have released a CD entitled Colorado Blue. The 12 original songs in the style of Colorado acoustic country/folk rock are rich in instrumentation and vocal harmonies, with mother and daughters switching off singing lead and harmonies. Amy wrote all of the songs on the CD and plays guitar, bass, harmonica and flute. Nicole and Jacquelyn began performing with her mother when they were 11 and 8 years old. The songs on the CD, written since the family moved to the west, are a collection about Colorado, romance, fun, faith, and family. Visit Amy's website at www.sonicbids.com/amyandtherocksisters.