| Bigg Trub, as Ray Martin is known as a native rapper from the Ojibway nation hailing from the Pacific northwest by way of San Jose California. Bigg Trub has been writing and producing music for 20 years. Trub released a solo EP called "Steppin' Outta Prism" that is getting national and international play and downloads from the US, Germany and Japan. His song "Reservations" was also featured on the the NAMMY nominated "Winter Solstice" album from the ECHOES organization and he is currently the program director for the Native Hoop internet radio station. Bigg Trub was actively involved with serious street gangs for 13 years of his young life. He like so many youth that have fallen into this life, was a young runaway from a broken and negative home life. His story is a look into that life and gives an under- standing of how our youth are drawn into gang life for a number of reasons. Bigg Trub touches on all these issues, including the drugs, violence and the many of the major issues associated with gang life that go untouched and explained by many people before. These various reasons include abuse, lack of a family unit, or other family members involvement in gangs. Also a much overlooked reason, the addiction to the chaotic lifestyle. The addiction to the adrenaline rush that comes with this style of living is just as powerful as any drug addiction, and has never really been touched on or talked about and Bigg Trub does. |
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| New Event for Fall 2009 - Revolt Against Violence Tour: |
| We have a great line-up of speakers and entertainers on board. Casper Loma-Dawa, Hopi Reggae artist, Vaughn Eaglebear, comedian of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, JayNez, R&B singer, Big Trub, rapper, and will be organized and hosted by Yaiva. Our goal is to have a tour take this tour on the road consistantly through-out the year of 2009-2010, not all acts will be featured at the same time. During this tour we hope to inspire and reach youth, with our true to life stories of struggle coming from the reservation and the perseverance that has led these entertainers to see success in each of their respective fields. These entertainers are living proof that anything is possible. They will share their personal stor- ies, music and laughter in an effort to give back to Indian communities during the fall of 2009. |
| Casper is a NAMMY winning Reggae artist, who has traveled the country sharing positive and uplifting music. He has perf-ormed alongside Bruce Springstein, Dave Matthew's, Ben Harper, Santana, The Neville Brother, Bunny Wailer, Damien and Stephen Marley, just to name a few. His continued efforts to combine conscious and positive music also speaks to his character. He offers an insight to his life experiences as a Native person foremost that comes form the depths of rez life, good and bad, these expereinces and very personal stories Casper shares are what the Revolt Against Violence tour was based upon as he is still building bridges and links of understanding and healing. Read more about Casper Loma-Dawa here... |
| Vaughn Eaglebear is an accomplished Pow-Wow singer, emcee, comedian and one-forth of the all Native comedy team, the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, who in 2008 released a national selling DVD called “Joke Signals”. Eaglebear composed the song “John Wayne's Teeth” for the Native film classic “Smoke Signals”. Most recently, Eaglebear was part of the first ever all-Native comedian line-up to film a special for Showtime's cable TV network that will debut nationally in July of 2009. Eaglebear shares his story of his personal struggles, the ups and downs of show business and his perserverence to get where he is today. vaughn's story is one that truly inspires. |
| Shawn Michael Perry has taken multi-hyphenate to new heights. This singer, songwriter, actor, educator and activist was born in Southern California into indigenous heritage (his father is a Native American of Salish ancestry; his mother, Panamanian of Mayan ancestry), Shawn has embraced his culture, past and present with an eye to the future. The strength of his music and beauty of his words was enhanced by producer John Avila, the talented bassist/producer of Oingo Boingo. Final polishing was added by the skillful mastering techniques of Ron McMaster (Capitol Records). Due to their popularity, these songs are featured on the new full-length CD, SHAWN MICHAEL PERRY & ONLY THE BRAVE. Together with his band, Only the Brave, Shawn is on the road, spreading his message. Read more about Shawn Michael Perry Here... |
| This tour is hosted by Yaiva, the director of the Peace & Balance Project of Native Movement. Yaiva is one of Native Country’s hottest rappers. Having released 8 albums,as well as being a graduate of Northern Arizona University, his young life has been filled with amazing adventures and stories that he continues to share with audiences to be used as a teaching tool and a way to show his continuing dedication to his community and his people. |