Nashville, TN (SINGING WOLF RECORDS) - Native American
Music Award-winning fiddlist/flutist/storyteller, Arvel Bird (Southern Paiute/Me'tis), is coming to Colorado Springs' Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center's Trading Post, July 3rd, between 12:00 noon and 7:00pm with his new band, One Nation.
Bird, a classically trained violinist, recently won the coveted Native American Music Award for Best Instrumental Recording 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 Southern Paiute and Scottish heritages, and now focuses most of his time on writing, performing, and recording music which reflects that background.
Early speculation of the formation of the new group has led to mounting anticipation by fans of Arvel Bird and Brule. The concept of "One Nation" grew out of Bird's desire to expand his sound and includes the popular traditional Native American percussionist, John LoneEagle and equally popular guitar meister, Vlasis, both formerly of the contemporary Native group, Brule'. Together they join keyboardist Chris James, Bird's co-writer on Animal Totems and Animal Totems 2. They are currently working on their debut CD scheduled for release on 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."
Garden of the Gods Trading Post is located off of the Manitu Springs Exit on I-25. Entrance to the Park and the event is free and open to the public. For directions to and more information on Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, visit www.gardenofgods.com. For more information on Arvel Bird and One Nation, the public may visit www.arvelbird.com. Bird's music will be available at the performance and online at www.arvelbird.com, www.singingwolfrecords.com, www.amazon.com, www.cdbaby.com and www.burnlounge.com/singingwolfrecords.
