Nashville, TN (SINGING WOLF RECORDS) - Native American
Music Award-winning fiddlist/flutist/storyteller, Arvel Bird (Southern Paiute/Me'tis), is making his first appearance at the 14th Annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, 500 West Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 24 and 25 for 4 scheduled performances with his new band. Bird will debut his new band, One Nation, during one of the most prestigious Indian Markets in North America. Scheduled performances are Saturday, 10:30am and 11:45am and Sunday 3:00pm and 4:15pm on the outside stage of the Museum grounds. During the weekend, Arvel Bird and One Nation will also give impromptu performances the foyer of the Museum outside of the gift shop.
Bird, a classically-trained violinist, recently won the coveted Native American Music Award in the Best Instrumental category for his Arvel Bird LIVE! CD. He performs and records in a number of diverse genres including blues, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Western swing, American roots, and contemporary Native music making him one of the most unique and in-demand Native entertainers on tour.
An experienced musician who toured the world with Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Ray Price and others for several years, Bird recently has turned his musical focus to his Paiute heritage, and now focuses most of his time on writing, performing, and recording music which reflects that background.
The formation of One Nation grew out of Bird's desire to expand his sound and includes the popular traditional Native American drummer, John LoneEagle and equally popular guitar meister, Vlasis, both formerly of the contemporary Native disco group, Brule. Together they join keyboardist Chris James, Bird's co-writer on Animal Totems and Animal Totems 2. They are currently in the studio recording their debut not yet titled CD which will be released Labor Day weekend.
Bird has released ten albums and one DVD since 2001. His most recent CD releases are Ananeah (2005), Animal Totems 2 (2005), a collection of original works which reflect the essential elements of powerful animal spirits and the sequel to Animal Totems; Arvel Bird Live (2005), a compilation drawn from recent performances of Animal Totems (2002) and Big Chief Quetoos, Paiute Country Fiddle (2003), a collection of old cowboy songs and traditional fiddle tunes with Indian names such as "Cherokee Maiden," "Oklahoma Hills," "Cheyenne'" and several tunes written by Bird including the title cut, "Big Chief Quetoos."
Advanced tickets to the Indian Market are $9 for Adults and Museum members; youth 5-17 are $5; and children 4 and under are free. At the gate tickets are $12 for Adults, $9 for Members, Youth 5-17 $5 and 4 and under Free.
Advance sale tickets are available at the Eiteljorg Museum by calling 1-800-622-2024 or at area Meijer Stores.
An Indian Market Preview Party is planned for Friday night, June 23rd to meet the artists and for the opportunity of first purchase. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members. Call (317) 275-1360 for more information or to register.
For more information on Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, visit www.eiteljorg.org; and for more information on Arvel Bird and One Nation, visit www.arvelbird.com.
Bird's music will be available at live performances and online at https://www.arvelbird.com, https://www.singingwolfrecords.com, https://www.amazon.com, https://www.cdbaby.com and https://www.burnlounge.com/singingwolfrecords.
