The Visionary Solstice Gathering

--The Visionary Solstice Gathering –
Blizzard Redeux
- Saturday February 20th -
LIVE ART EVENT
www.baltimoresolstice.com

Sonar
Address: 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21202
phone: 410-783-7888

Tickets: $30 / $50 VIP (includes 7pm early admission to Alex Grey's spoken word and access to special side stage lounge with bar service during his painting)
www.sonarbaltimore.com

Saturday, February 20th - 7pm

Baltimore's 2nd annual “Visionary Solstice Gathering” finally begins! The show features a special 2 hour live painting performance by world renowned artists, ALEX GREY and
wife ALLYSON GREY to the trans-formative psychedelic rock music of TELESMA. Fans will be able to see the paintings as they unfold in person and simulcast on large projection screens. All three of the venues rooms will feature interactive visual
performances from live body painting and hooping highlighted by a one of a kind ultraviolet performance art of ARCHEDREAM FOR HUMANKIND. The show assembles a line up of some of the most innovative acts in live music today, in one venue, for one
incredible night!!

L I V E
Alex and Allyson Grey w/ TELESMA
A visionary artist recognized for his ground-breaking "Sacred Mirrors" collection and has been featured in projects by Tool, The Beastie Boys and Nirvana as well as gracing the covers of Newsweek, High Times, Shaman's Drum, Shambhala Sun. TELESMA add a transcendental soundtrack to the Grey’s live painting performance creating an immersive experience of hypnotic rhythms and visual mastery…

THE FORT KNOX FIVE
A leading force in the international funk scene. This 5 member ensemble has taken over the world with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation and funky electronic beats. They draw upon their rich musical heritage of funk, soul, punk and hip-hop for their inspiration. They have been asked to remix the works
of Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley, have been tagged by URB Magazine for its annual “Next 100” list and have performed on 5 continents, and in over 25 different countries.

SEE I
A DC based 9-piece funk, soul and reggae band featuring members of Thievery Corporation, All Mighty Senators, Fort Knox Five, Thunderball, Wailin' Love, Soul Brazil and others

ARCHEDREAM FOR HUMANKIND
An international black light mask and dance theater company merging ancient ritual and magical storytelling with modern technology. Tonight they combine their visual performance with DJ backing from our own Neil Kurland. www.adhk.org

Ellen Cherry
Mesmerizes her audience with a powerful voice and beautiful song writing. An artists touted as one “not to be missed in 2010” Living in a constant state of travel tonight she is taking the time to play a few of her tunes for her home town…

Superstar DJ’s:

ROB PAINE
LEE MAYJAHS
NEIL KURLAND (formerly DJ Knowledge)
DJ WHO with Percussion by Keith Meyer
LAZERBITCH (DJ SET)
UNCLE JESSE
SHAWN Q
ALIGNING MINDS
DENYS ENVY
FIGMENT

VIP Tickets
Provide special admission to Alex Grey’s spoken word performance and artist’s talk on his recently released book “Art Psalms” as well as exclusive stage access with bar service during his performance.