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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
PARKING
THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK
Day-Parking (9:00-2:00am daily)..…..........$6/day
4020 Virginia Beach Dr
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
DATES
February 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2013
HOURS
Thursday
Gates & Ticket Booth: 4:00pm-12:00am
Performances & Activities: 7:00pm-1:30am
Friday
Gates & Ticket Booth: 10:00am-12:00am
Performances & Activities: 10:00am-1:30am
Saturday
Gates & Ticket Booth: 9:00am-12:00am
Performances & Activities: 9:00am-1:30am
Sunday
Gates & Ticket Booth: 9:00am-9:00pm
Performances & Activities: 9:00am-11:00pm
TICKETS
FOUR DAY PASSES
Advance (through Feb. 18).....................$100
At the gate (and after Feb. 18)................$120
Youth 4-day (13-15 yrs.)............................$50
Children (12 and under)......................FREE
Located at the main entrance.
Vehicles left in day parking after 2:00am will be
towed.
Overnight Parking....................$100/4 day pass
Located in festival campground. All overnight vehicles are considered vehicle camping. See below.
CAMPING
tent CAMPING
Good for 1 tent, 10x10 or smaller
Larger tents & canopies require 2 passes
Tent Camping (one night)........…............$25/tent
Tent Camping (4 nights)........................ $50 /tent
overnight Vehicle Camping
For any car, truck, van etc. up to 20 ft. in length.Includes one tent camping pass. Required for any vehicle
staying overnight at the festival.
Vehicle Camping (1 night only).... $50 per vehicle
Vehicle Camping (4 nights)..........$100 per vehicle
RV Camping
For any vehicle over 20 ft. For any vehicle towing a
camper. Tent passes not included.
Rv camping (4 nights only)..........$150 per vehicle
*Florida State Sales Tax Not Included*
BIKING
Half price tickets on Sunday to people who
SINGLE DAY PASSES
arrive on bicycle, benefiting non-profit Hearts for
Humanity.
Thursday....................$30
Friday.........................$35
Saturday.....................$35
Sunday.......................$30
Group Ride on Sunday. Coconut Grove Metro
Station. 12pm meetup, 12:30 Ride. Route covers
the Rickenbacker Causeway, biggest hill in Miami!
Ticket Orders
By phone: (786) 409-5261
Online: www.virginiakeygrassroots.org
Bike Valet Run by Green Mobility Network on
Sunday. More info: greenmobilitynetwork.org/
Tune-Up Station Magic City Bicycle Collective
will assit bikers with mechanical issues and questions. Saturday and Sunday.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The GrassRoots
Festival of Music
& Dance
and The Virginia Key
Beach Park Trust unite to promote the
natural and historic value of Virginia Key’s
Beach Park and a vision of music, arts and
sustainability for Miami.
This natural partnership evolved from
the 1st Annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival and the park’s amazing level of support
for our organization. GrassRoots echoes this
commitment by helping to bring Miami communities to Virginia Key and building networks of support for the parks projects. The
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park holds a
venerable place in the social and civil rights
movements of our country: The perfect site
to host a creative, and culturally diverse gathering.
We will continue to develop our relation-
ship with the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
as both organizations evolve. Together we
work to benefit the cultural offerings of Miami, the interaction between music and art,
and the environment of one of Miami’s natural treasures: Virginia Key!
We aim to engage Miami. We provide a
venue for community building, and in that
spirit have joined with the following Miami
organizations, creating this festival together!
The Zen Village
We are honored to announce
our partnership with Zen Village of Coconut Grove. At the
Zen Village at Virginia Key you can experience four full
days of Zen Tea Service, workshops in various lineages of
Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Traditional Dance and Drumming, a Healer for your every need, Tensegrity Practice and
a Dance for Universal Peace– All set to the rhythm of the
ocean. Come, allow yourself to set adrift in this healing
current. There will be Zen Village happenings in the Zen
Village Pavilion, the Zen Village Tent and the Healing Arts
Tent, see page 20 for schedule.
Community Arts & Culture
This Miami non-profit hosts cultural events in communities all over the Miami-Dade area, creating connections between artists and opportunities for local exposure. They
aim to support multi-cultural creativity and to bring events
of this nature to the people of Miami.
PAX
Performing Arts Exchange is a progressive independent performing and cinema arts center in a sustainable
format, with a local focus and a global reach. To encourage
the diversity of cultural expression and empathy, fostering
cultural diversity through the ARTS in hopes of Human
Progress in a culture of Peace. PAX has helped GrassRoots
reach a local network of artists and musicians and is running our merchandise tent, helping musicians promote
their work to the Miami community.
Moksha Family Arts Collective
The Moksha Family creates multi-media art performances
and installations. They provide a space and resources for
collaboration, hosting a weekly Roots Live music night and
bringing together artists of all mediums. Their vision is
one of spiritual seeking through collaborative creation. See
page 17 for Moksha Experience lineup.
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Meet the Performers
Araka
is Spanish slang for “Watch out!” Miami’s masters of reggae and Latin groove are hot hot hot live,
where blistering guitar licks collide with swinging salsa and big band aplomb in perfect harmony. These skarockers offer an eclectic mix reflecting their diverse backgrounds from Peru, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In the spirit
of Sublime and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, their worldwise sound is designed to make you move.
Abdias Ernesto Garcia
is a talented multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer from the
caribbean island of Puerto Rico. His third release “Mas Colores y Menos Horrores” on his indie label “Tacatantán Records” evokes the sentiment of a troubadour with the heartbeat of a percussionist. His versatility as
a musician and singer has allowed him to share the stage with artists such as Tito Puente, El Gran Combo,
Donna The Buffalo and Keith Secola among others. Abdias also offers dynamic workshops on latin percussion,
improvisation and songwriting. He is offering a latin drum workshop at the festival, check the schedule!
ArtOfficial blends hip-hop, jazz and indie beats,
mixing smart MCs with fleet-fingered musicians to
merge rap’s Golden era with the electric sizzle of ’70s
funky jazz. Miami’s hometown heroes play an unflappable blend of sunny old-school sounds with an
organic live touch and triumphant, positive rhymes.
Big Cosmo, Hailing from Jacksonville Beach,
Randy “Big Cosmo” Judy brings his own brand of
Florida sunshine and foot-stompin’ guitar wherever
he goes. But his cosmic cowboy blend of Americana,
hope, bluegrass, happiness, folk music, joy, rock and
love sounds best of all in the sunshine where it was
born. Bill Kelly
Driven by an intense passion
for music and a pioneering spirit that has
kept pace with the cutting-edge for nearly
4 decades, few individuals have had as
meaningful and lasting impact upon the
dance music industry as DJ Bill Kelly, Cofounder and Director of the largest dance
music convention in the world. The
Winter Music Conference brings over
1.2 million people to Miami, gathering
dance and electronic music performers
and industry pros. Bill even earned the
Key to the City of Miami Beach and was
inducted into the Dance Music Authority Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Bobby Lee Rogers
The unique sound and stylings of guitarist
fuses rock, funk, jazz and blues into
a magical musical tapestry. Also a stellar songwriter and vocalist, Rodgers was a founding member of the
legendary Southern band The Codetalkers, which often featured Col. Bruce Hampton from the famed
Aquarium Rescue Unit. Rodgers’ energy and soul even led him to become one of the youngest ever instructors of Jazz Studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music at the ripe old age of 23.
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Bird Named Python, a groove-based rock ‘n’
craft, both from a lyrical and musical perspective.
Listening to COPE you will hear an audial smorgasbord of influences and styles. Rock passages blend
seamlessly with reggae, roots rock, and soaring vocal
harmonies to provide a smooth swagger that makes
the ladies dance, and the lads bob their heads.
Call 2 Rise backed by SelahStar featuring Jasent.
are a Miami-based hiphop fusion quartet that blends heavy rock with a
funky jazz undercurrent to offer up a danceable,
high energy sound. The Cornerstone was Miami’s
most unique experimental art venue until 2007.
Since then its spirit has stayed alive through the
band that grew out of the hotspot’s relentless creativity. They spread their message of change, awareness and responsibility over sick guitar riffs, deep
bass grooves and one bad-ass female drummer. Love
and let love.
roll band created from four very different musicians,
Bird Named Python mixes passionate dirty blues
harmonica with guitar contortions, groove-filled
bass and gospel-tinged percussion. Their debut
show will be at the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival.
Miami-based Call 2 Rise celebrates the diversity of
the reggae sound and plants its roots firmly in the
Caribbean. Hailing from Guadeluope and Jamaica,
Benji Cospolite and Najeeb Campbell are proudly
carrying their homespun traditions into the next
century.
Crazy Fingers
has been Florida’s premiere
Grateful Dead tribute band since 1990. Hailing
from Palm Beach County, they’ve played more than
2500 shows celebrating the unique musical vision of
the Dead, including many rare songs that other tribute bands barely touch. They’ve also recorded two
albums of original material, blending blues, folk,
country and of course good old rock and roll.
Cortadito
is a traditional Cuban Son Duo
which focuses on performing the music of early Cuban origins. From Son Montuno to Boleros and Bolero Son, this dynamic duo brings you back to a time
when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled the
airwaves. An era when popular music was Cuban
Music and Son Montuno was influencing the world
over. From time to time Cortadito is backed by a
variety of guest musicians which gives the group a
sound reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club. COPE offers an excellent blend of melody and har-
mony, aggressive runs on guitar, powerhouse drumming, and scintillating horn and keys. Unlike other
bands in the genre, who linger in incessant, loping
jams, COPE originals are tightly-arranged, well-composed numbers that show an appreciation for song
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The Cornerstoners
Donna the Buffalo From Cajun to country,
reggae to improv, zydeco boogie to roots-rock riot,
Donna the Buffalo aims for the best of what music
has to offer. Their singular sound features upbeat
grooves, inspirational lyrics, memorable hooks, superb musicianship and an overwhelming sense of
celebration. They’re an American institution, socially conscious yet eternally danceable. Donna the
Buffalo started the GrassRoots Festival 23 years
ago outside of Ithaca, NY to raise money for local
charities and showcase the sounds of their friends
and inspirations from around the world. The band
features multi-instrumentalist Tara Nevins, guitarist
Jeb Puryear, keyboardist Dave McCracken, bassist
Kyle Spark and drummer Mark Raudabaugh.
Driftwood In a post-modern world of skyscrap-
ers and handheld computers, Driftwood looks beneath the concrete and circuitry to find their sound.
Based in Binghamton, NY, their unique blend of
old time folk with modern and world music features
blazing fiddle action, boundaryless banjo, booming
upright bass and gleeful guitar alongside a scrap
wood kick box, clapping hands and stomping feet.
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
Elastic Bond
Miami’s own
delivers a unique onic cocktail
with an urban edge and a tropical
twist, mixing Latin and soul with
modern sample-based production
and the vibrant voice of Honduran songstress Sofy Encanto. Fusing a horn section and percussion
with electronica, tasty melodies
and positive vibes, their funky
groove kisses musical boundaries
goodbye. Equanimous Minds
are a next level, integrative dance party collective. Founded by percussionist/producer Bopa King Carré and DJ/producer
Adam Sikora, they bring together the best of today’s
electronica and the universal sounds of percussion.
Sikora’s stylistic blend of modern dance and house
music is simple yet incendiary: classy rhythms and
vocals backed by bone-shaking bass lines. Bopa King
Carré is an extremely versatile and eclectic percussionist whose explorations of music and rhythms
bridge the gap between the DJ and live music performance.
Grupo Barrio Abajo
aims to raise awareness
internationally of the musical heritage of Carnival
and all the Colombian Caribbean. Cumbia and vallenato are just part of an immense musical heritage
the Barrio Abajo Group is helping to popularize.
Internationally recognized for their particular style,
their achievements and their acting, they are bringing a new flavor to a rich musical past.
Inner Circle
To anyone who’s familiar with the band’s 20-year-plus history in the reggae field and their immense popularity around the world- there is much more to Inner Circle than what meets the eye. Indeed, this
Jamaican-bred, Grammy winning quintet is one of the world’s most respected reggae groups with a long string of
successes stretching back to the mid-70s. Inner Circle’s special brand of pop-oriented Jamaican beats and energyfilled live performances have allowed the band to transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread
crossover appeal.
Greg Humphreys
this singer/songwriter’s
mad mix of stylistically diverse songs move from
roots-pop and straight-up blues to country and bluegrass, using pop hooks and his soulful voice to showcase his spirit and sound. The Hobex and Dillon
Fence frontman takes you on a musical journey that
is disarming, personal and intimately engaging.
Gold Dust Lounge,
born from the streets
of Miami’s uber-hip Wynwood Arts District, the
Gold Dust Lounge sound embodies the neighborhood’s electric and eclectic atmosphere. But their
roots reach far beyond to the varied textures of acid
surf, jazz, punk rock, spy-fi and spaghetti western. A
compelling fusion of sounds that weave in and out
around a deep groove, they’re masters at creating
new rhythms, unexpected melodies and downtempo
moods to kick back to.
Ike and Val
Grammy Award nominees
play a
unique style of blues with an electrifying, high energy live show. Ike’s face-melting guitar style is a mixture of B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and George Benson, while Val’s singing embodies the essence of Ella
Fitzgerald, Etta James and Aretha Franklin. This dynamic duo consistently delivers soul-satisfying blues
with dashes of jazz, funk, soul and gospel added for
flavor.
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Keith Frank the Soileau Zydeco Band
Jah High Towa, aka Da Real Poor Man, is a
&
Louisiana-based accordionist Keith Frank combines
Creole and Cajun sounds with massive elements of
funk and soul, putting his own singular spin on genuine American roots music and transforming it into a
modern day dance party. Adding elements of R&B,
blues, pop, rock, reggae, and even hip hop, the sonic
gumbo he cooks up is known as “nouveau zydeco,”
and no one does it better. Keith Frank is forging his
own urbanized and infectiously danceable style, with
legendary shows that unleash an uninterrupted flow
of positive, uplifting music. Together with the Soileau
Zydeco Band, he’s gained critical acclaim on the international festival circuit.
Johnny Dread,
Hailing from Tempe, AZ,
combines rock and roll with Native American sensibilities,
adding flutes, indigenous drums, and native chants
to his musical vision. His sound is a unique blend
of folk, rock, reggae and world beat – what he calls
“Native Americana” – with an ample dose of humor
and style. He has a special way of getting the audience
involved in the music and the stories. An inspirational eclectic soundscape is the goal, with hopeful lyrics
aiming for a unified world.
young Jamaican-born DJ schooled in the tradition
of Bobo Ashanti/Rastafarian DJs such as Sizzla
Kalonji, Capleton, and Anthony B. His growing
success performing throughout Miami is doubtless due to his spirited efforts and ability to make
his lyrics and songs shine. His hospitality during
our first visit to Miami made a lasting impression,
we thank him for showing us the beauty of this
city and its people, One Love.
(a.k.a. “The Dread”) transcends reggae music to reach a unique and visionary blend of worldbeat rhythms. His musical
influences are as diverse as his Rasta / CubanAmerican background. With an undeniable rebel
soul, he infuses Caribbean-influenced beats into
Afro-Cuban and rock paradigms, creating contagious rhythms and powerful, soul-wrenching
melodies.
Keith Secola
Jose Conde, breaking far away from Latin
music stereotypes, Jose Conde’s music is globally eclectic, lyrically eccentric, unpredictable and
funky! With diverse influences and colors from
South Africa to Brazil to Peru, his rootsy rhythms
and humor are undeniably and soulfully Cuban,
yet uniquely Conde.
Juke
is a Miami-based dirty blues band that
adds horns and keys from legendary local acts like
ArtOfficial and Spam Allstars to grow into a full
swampy septet. Frontman Eric Garcia, aka Uncle
Scotchy, howls and raves about love, loss, death
and redemption as they push the possibilities of
indy-blues straight into the future.
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MC Yogi
combines his love of yoga with hip hop,
reggae, electronica, dancehall & dub, making him a
pioneer in the fusion of Ancient Yogic Science & Modern Street Culture. With themes promoting Hindu
philosophy, his hilariously fun shows offer a rare blend
of hip hop with kirtan, a call-and-response performed
in India’s bhakti devotional traditions – think Beastie Boys meets Krishna Das. “Y’all ready to shake your
asana?”
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
Locos por Juana
is a Miami-based Latin urban orchestra whose wide-ranging musical approach draws from
tropical styles such as reggae, cumbia, and salsa as well as urban styles such as hip-hop, rock, and Latin alternative.
This burning, rapid-fire multicultural ensemble heats up to a high-energy hyperactive sizzle sure to get you moving.
Their biting social commentary integrates a message of unity and their philosophy of “One Sound.”
Laney Jones
Osceola Bros. Band
is a singer-songwriter with an enchanting voice and vivacious spunk, masterfully
crafting songs with musical roots in classic blues and
bluegrass. Laney and her band have been picking
their way through many of Florida’s folk and Americana festivals, and are excited to be making their
first stomp at Virgina Key. She was the winner of the
first ever solo-duo competition at Riverhawk Music
Festival and was recently accepted on scholarship to
Berklee College of Music
was formed by 15
The
year old Cameron Osceola. They became a band
in May 2011 and have been playing ever since. The
band consists of Sheldon Osceola,10, Cameron
Osceola, 15, and Tyson Osceola, 13. They all share
the same influences, since Cameron had revealed
the sounds of blues, rock, and metal to them. When
people hear them play, they really enjoy their music.
Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling
String Band bring the spirit of America’s past
Accordionist
has been laying
down his blazing bayou boogie and unabashed,
traditional Louisiana zydeco for decades. His trademark swamp groove is a combination of Cajun,
funk and soul, a smooth and flowing Creole sound
that instantly makes you start to move. The jumping rhythms and festive vibes rest in his hands while
his fingers work magic on the diatonic accordion.
Firmly planted in his musical roots for over thirty
years, Preston Frank remains an important force in
preserving traditional Zydeco and Creole French
music.
into the present with vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle,
mandolin, bass fiddle, and a wealth of traditional
folk songs. Featuring folk songs, fiddle tunes, Old
World ballads, work songs, spirituals, love songs, sea
shanties, reels, play parties, breakdowns, blues, and
more.
Nag Champayons
are a six-man audio-visual
collective best described as “Tropidelic Afrogalactic.” Their sound speaks to some illicit rendezvous
between hip-hop, droning sitars, funk, and the AfroCuban empire. Dark, hypnotic and defiantly unpredictable, they hail from Little Haiti, the psychedelic
underbelly of Miami’s most lawless neighborhood.
Preston Frank
The Resolvers
are a ten-piece powerhouse
from Deerfield Beach, FL with a unique “Big Band
Reggae” sound which draws from classic Jamaican
roots reggae, rock steady, and ska alongside American rock, funk, soul and New Orleans jazz traditions. Their explosive live show features threads of
Beatlesque pop, jazzy horn arrangements, beautifully blending voices and wild boppy solos.
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Rusted Root
integrates jam-heavy groove rock with psychedelic pop. The Pittsburgh natives’ upbeat
style of worldbeat features percussion influences based on the music of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin
America. First rising to stardom in 1995 with the hit “Send Me On My Way,” they’re back in the limelight
with their recently released 7th studio album.
Revelation Mizik
is a Miami-based band
whose sweet, catchy Haitian harmonies blend perfectly into their sunny day sound.
Sosos
plays acoustic roots rock soul with a twist
of acid jazz. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, their jam-heavy
music features lush vocal harmonies layered over
rootsy instruments including banjo, mandolin, guitars and a 1920′s church pump organ.
Spam Allstars are one of the premiere pio-
neers of the new Miami fusion sound. The 9-piece
Latin, funk, hip hop, dub and electronica band
blend improvisational elements with horns, turntables and Pythonesque humour to create what they
call an electronic descarga. Their highly danceable and
wide-reaching sound is pure funky fusion!
Stokeswood
is an Atlanta-based rock band
with infectious energy, unpredictable live performances and a fierce electronic edge. They coined
the phrase “Low-Endie rock” to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals,
and irresistible dance vibes.
Sue Cunningham is a three-time Florida Blue-
grass Fiddle Champion. As a co-founder of the band
Hickory Project, she performed many shows with
the legendary Vassar Clements as their twin fiddles
delighted audiences at festivals, concerts and workshops around the country.
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Suenalo
is Miami’s premier 8-piece Latin jam
band, with a signature sound embracing funk, hiphop, jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and more – the
quintessential embodiment of Miami as melting
pot. Their irresistibly infectious music provides the
perfect soundtrack to celebrate the harmonious
melding of differences. Put on your dancing shoes
for this one!
Uproot Hootenanny is a five-piece string
band from Boca Raton who specialize in folk, rock,
pop, Celtic, bluegrass and country music. Their
high energy live shows feature a vast repertoire loaded with smile-filled non-stop fun.
Wholetones play a unique mix of bluegrass,
folk, jazz, and metal, all translated through acoustic instruments. Combining virtuoso technical skills
with the spontaneity of jazz and the drive of bluegrass, their captivating live shows see them jumping
genres as adeptly as switching instruments.
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS
DANCE~WORKSHOPS~EVENTs
Zydeco If GrassRoots had a definitive pulse it would be Zydeco and the Franks set the heartbeat. Returning instructors from last year and fixtures of the Florida dance world, Jerry Carrier & Jarene Williams
will be leading the Zydeco dance workshops, don’t miss out! Friday 2:00pm, DT Saturday 4:00pm, DT
Bachata
Aubrey Griffith-Zills from North
Carolina and Aja Estro from Tampa, FL will
show you some moves you won’t forget, come
join them and then stick around to try them out
at Elastic Bond. Saturday 10:45PM, DT
Hooping
Jasmine Marques, also known as
WhirlWind, began hooping in 2006, and has
since become an avid member of the Miami
hooping scene as a teacher and fire performer.
Come out to the hooping workshop and give it
a whirl. Hoops provided.
Saturday 6:45pm, SP
Fiddle Workshop w. Sue Cunningham,
a classically trained musician with a love for
Bluegrass who has performed many shows with
legendary Vassar Clements. Their twin fiddles
delight audiences at festivals, concerts, and
workshops around the country.
Saturday 1:15pm, ZVP
Salsa
learn the basics or brush up on your
skills with Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Yin Song and
getready for Jose Conde! Sunday 2:45, DT
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Lets Emerge Miami Freedom Parade
will be a celebration of both our individuality
and our multi-cultural roots. We will all come
together on Sunday in the kids area at 1pm to
paint faces, make props and get dressed up. The
parade will begin at 2:15.
Old-Time Acoustic with Driftwood
Their roots are in old-time and they’re going to
teach you a tune! Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar or bass! Each group will break off into a different location and learn the tune on respective
instruments; tape recorders are welcome.
Friday 1:00pm, ZVP
Latin Drum Workshop with Abdias,
a talented multi-instrumentalist, composer and
music producer from the caribbean island of
Puerto Rico. Sunday’s workshop is for kids!
Saturday 12:15pm, DT, Sunday 11:45pm SP
LOCATIONS
Sustainability Pavillion- SP
Zen Village Pavillion - ZVP
Dance Tent - DT
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
CONTESTS
Fiddle,- Banjo,- Mandolin - Guitar
Saturday 11:30-1:30pm at the Meadow Stage
Registration begins 30 minutes before at stage
1st............ A 4-day Pass to VK 2014
2nd..........$25.00
3rd...........A GrassRoots Festival T-shirt
Acoustic Instruments only
Sunday 12:15pm-2:00pm in the Dance Tent
Registration begins 30 minutes
before at the tent
1st............$100.00
2nd..........$50
3rd............GrassRoots Festival T-shirts for all band
members
Come play a song or two - all instruments welcome.
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SUSTAINABILITY
FAIR & EXPO
SOLAR DEMOS ~ BIO-DIESEL ~ URBAN FARMING ~ BIKE COLLECTIVES
An interactive expo highlighting South Florida’s green businesses. Featuring sustainable
products, services, and non-profits working to promote a sustainable future for Miami. Car2Go, a Miami car share company, will be onsite
Green Purchase Power
promoting their sustainable model of urban transportation. They offer vehicles in neighborhoods from
Coconut Grove to Little Havana for the environmentally conscious Miami driver.
is a shopping rewards
program for green shoppers. They promote environmental awareness, encourage sustainability and
support local businesses through America’s favorite
pastime, shopping.
Piedmont Biofuels
Fertile Earth Foundation is a composting
Slow Money is a micro-loan organization that
Emerge Miami is a collective of organizers who
will deliver many of our
friends from North Carolina to the festival on a
55-passenger bio-diesel bus! They have teamed up
with our Shakori Hills Festival for an exciting and
Green commute south. Owner Lyle Estill will offer a
biofuels workshop, “Small Stories, Big Changes.”
pairs individuals with local, sustainable food projects: the intersection of capital and community
growth. Carol Hewitt, business owner, author and
activist, will be on hand to offer an interactive tutorial
on this innovative and growing paradigm.
305Green
is a company that offers green-focused,
sustainable business management in the Miami
area. They help businesses achieve a Green Identity through green initiatives, local networks of
likeminded partner organizations, and consulting
research.
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worm farm and organization dedicated to educating
Miami locals about eliminating waste and greening
both communities and businesses. They are providing
our kitchen composting for the second year in a row,
as well as hosting a composting workshop on Sunday. focus their efforts around bicycle and pedestrian safety
in the city of Miami. Through advocacy, awareness efforts and organized rides to community events such as
farmers’ markets, they promote local, sustainable living. This year they are organizing the Emerge Miami
Freedom Parade on Sunday.
Magic City Bicycle Collective is a bicycle
repair education center. Through volunteer efforts
and donations, they provide a space and tools to
help Miamians self-sufficiently maintain their green
transportation. Interested in participating?
Contact [email protected]
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
LIVE ART
at VIRGINA KEY
DJS ~ LIVE PAINTING ~ PERFORMANCE ART
From world renowned Mural artists to up and coming raw talent
Miami’s Artistic flavor is so delicious you don’t want to miss it.
LEBO
is a Cuban American artist widely recognized for
working in a wide spectrum of creative medium including murals, paintings and sculptures. Live painting onstage with Rusted Root and Keith Secola. Live auctions
to follow performances.
EVL World
Erni Vales may be best known for his
development of the 3D graffiti style that has influenced
thousands worldwide to follow his technique; however,
Vales, has a portfolio reaching far beyond what might be
expected from a graffiti artist.
Dave L‘s work is inspired by his surroundings while
growing up in Miami, FL. His aquatic themes reveal life
through his eyes, the vibrant use of color evoking a playful yet meditative state of mind.
Mr Herget
Artist. Chancellor of Hope. Phantom of
The Chakras. Love Activist. Positive Expectant. Born in
Miami. Raised in YourCity. 22.
Moksha Experience Lineup
Thursday
11:30pm-12:00am............….Ydiz & Friends
1:30am- 2:00am......................…..Dusthead
Friday
11:00pm-11:30pm.........................…..Warp9
12:30pm- 1:00am…................Beatmachines
Saturday
9:30pm-10:30pm…...................Afro Kumbe
12:00am-12:30am.........….Okulus Anomali
Sunday
4:00pm-4:30pm…......................Cog Nomen
6:00pm-6:30pm…................…Rhythm Flow
Yo Miami
What began as a passion for art, music
and Miami has evolved into a force to be reckoned with
in the local scene. An artists’ ecosystem, YoMiami bring
together creatives from all walks of life and shines a light
on the best that Miami culture has to offer.
Rise Up Galleries
is a Collection of Artwork
Created by Artists with Disabilities. Proceeds Fund an
Adaptive Art Therapy Studio, Grants To Improve the
Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Paralysis, and
Research Grants to Medical Institutions Searching for
a Cure to Paralysis. Come see some of the artists and
their work at the festival.
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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
KIDS VILLAGE!
activities for kids
Come PLAY
WITH US!
At the Kids village, you
can learn to doodle with
U-Doodle, sponge or
seaweed paint, learn poi,
hula hoop, play games,
bubble art, face painting,
create and build things,
and meet lots of cool
people on the nearby
playground. Join in on an
island discovery adventure, learn about various
flora and fauna of the
island. Stop by for a full
schedule of events!
Sustainability Pavillion (SP)
Zen Village Pavillion (ZVP)
Friday
11:00..............Youth Songwriter
Workshop (SP)
Saturday
9:30.....................Storytime (SP)
10:15...................Kids Yoga (SP)
11:15...................UDoodle (SP)
12pm.....Shinjiang Dance (ZVP)
2:15.......Kids Drumming (ZVP)
Sunday
9:45.....................Storytime (SP)
10:45...................Kids Yoga (SP)
11:45...................Latin Drum
Workshop (SP)
1pm........Parade Crafting (ZVP)
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Storytime with picturebooks,
props, puppets, and interactive
fun.Great for all ages!
Kids Yoga
is a great chance
for kids to explore their bodies
in new and exciting ways. The
45 minute oceanside class will
involve plenty of movement and
relaxation time.
Tajik Dance & Drumming
Anthony and Yasmine are cofounders of Yasmanth, an allvolunteer, youth-led Non-Profit
organization with the mission to
preserve the world’s culture by
exposing both the present and
future generations to its history, dance, and music.
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
ROOTS IN THE SCHOOLS
Roots in the Schools is our collaborative outreach program aiming to
inspire youth through music while fostering arts and cultural appreciation.
By bringing musicians into schools,
we expose young people to music through performances, classroom presentations, workshops, and
hands on experience. Our goal is to promote the
creative health of young people and provide them
an opportunity to connect with the inspiring world
of music. Our inaugural Roots In The Schools
week in 2012 was a great success!
We arranged for 4 performances in
schools across Miami-Dade County the week leading up to the festival. Many many thanks go out to
our contact at the school system, Matthew Sabeltella, who enabled us to introduce this program
and connect with area schools. We look forward to
many school performances to come & spreading
the love of music!
2012 collaborations:
The Rambling String Band at Lorah Park Elementary School
Raffa & Rainer at Flagami Elementary School
Jacob Jeffries Band at COPE Center North
Elastic Bond at Westview Middle School
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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
ZEN VILLAGE
YOGA ~ MEDITATION ~ SPIRITUALITY
Yoga w/ MC Yogi & Amanda Giacomini
accompanied by the stylings of DJ Drez!
Their classes are a fun, high-energy flow, balancing expressive movement while simultaneously
honoring stillness. The backbeat is provided by DJ Drez, His sets often combine Traditional
Kirtan with Hip Hop, Electronica, Reggae, and much more! 1pm Saturday, DT.
Tibetan Healing Yoga
This soft fluid yoga,
led by Guido Porto- a senior student of over 7 years
with Master Tsai, is a combination of Taoist and
Tibetan Buddhist traditions that use relaxing movements to heal and release tension and stagnant energy in the body and mind. Friday 10am; Saturday
9:15am; Sunday 9:15am, DT.
Meditation
This meditative technique trains the
mind to focus on and synchronize with the breath
and body sensations, achieve a deeper awareness of
one’s self, one’s surroundings, and still the wandering mind. Led by Marco Marini, certified private instructor and veteran student of Master Tsai. Friday,
11:15 a.m.; Saturday, 10:15am; Sunday, 10:15am,
DT.
Vinyasa
Yoga with Joan Varini, her teaching
methodology comes from a deep understanding that
every human being has their own unique path. Friday 4:30pm, Saturday 8:00am, Sunday 8:00am, ZVT.
Tensegrity Practice
also known as “Magical
Passes” these movements were discovered in dream
states by shamans in pre-columbian Mexico. Handed
down for generations in secrecy until anthropologist
and writer Carlos Casteneda brought the movement
practice out of secrecy. This practice session will review the first series of movements from Casteneda’s
book. Friday 12:15am; Saturday 11:15am; Sunday
11:15am. DT.
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Tai
Chi Led by Mingwei, sun from Zhengzhou
Henan province, China, he holds the titles of The
Thirteenth specialist of Chen Style Tai Chi in Chenjiagou, China. Sunday 11am, ZVP.
Martial Arts Sunday 12pm, ZVP
Expand
the Love This powerful workshop
explores our intimate connection with the world
around us and the common threads that weave us
together in the web of life. Through exercises, meditation, and reflection, we will create a sacred space
to challenge our perceptions and deepen our understanding of ourselves. Led by Val Silidker, a Deep
Ecologist, inspirational speaker, writer and facilitator. Saturday 3:30pm. ZVP.
Dance
for Universal Peace Doing these
dances with all of the generations participating al-
lows us to feel the oneness of community and is very
empowering. These multi-cultural circle dances use
sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements from
many of the earth’s traditions to promote peace and
harmony within individuals and groups. No experience is necessary, everything is taught in the moment, all ages welcome. Saturday 10:15am. Meadow
Stage Area.
LOCATIONS
Sustainability Pavillion- SP
Zen Village Pavillion - ZVP
Dance Tent - DT
VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
CRAFT VENDORS
Decorate yourself with henna, sample natural body products, and find that
pair of leather fringe boots! Local artistans sell their wares. From handmade
instruments to stained glass jewelry, you’re sure to find something special.
Butterfly
Paint brings magic and imagination to life with Artist Moriah Swick’s creative face
Katie
Did It crafts decorative and functional
stained glass pieces from Asheville, NC.
Cigar
Box Music creates handmade cigar box
guitars and amplifiers that are playable instruments
has beautifully and originally
designed leather boots, moccasins and bags.
painting and design.
as well as art, a modern interpretation of the 1800’s
instrument that bore the Delta blues slide style of
play.
For
Claudia’s Sayke crafts handmade organic body care, soaps, herbal preparations, massage
oils and salves.
Lush
Life Originals designs and sews a
unique line of comfortable, flattering and joyous
clothing for men, women and children featuring
vintage fabrics, organic cotton and modern closeout fabric. Mexica Crafts
Planet
Love Clothing is art for people that
speaks to the soul using natural materials and excellent workmanship. www.planetlovedesigns.com
Polyesterstella
makes a complete line of
beautiful, comfortable and durable jewelry for
women and men including rings, necklaces, bracelets, rosaries and wedding bands.
Tom Kat Originals
designs one of a kind
leather accessories from recycled and reclaimed
materials into wearable and functional art.
Hand
Made Creations offers individually
tied and dyed t shirts, dresses, hoodies and tapestries for kids and adults.
Henna
Diva brings us henna tattoos and one-ofa-kind festival headdresses and crowns.
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VIRGINIA KEY GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
HEALING
ARTS AREA
GrassRoots
World Cafe
Thursday 12pm-6pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm
WE OFFER:
REFLEXOLOGY
SHIATSU
YOGA MASSAGE
THAI MASSAGE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
SOUND HEALING MEDITATION
CRYSTAL BOWL HEALING
PRANA HEALING
SINGING BOWLS
REIKI
Choose from a variety of
treatments and let the sound of
the ocean sooth your body and
mind at Virginia Key. All listed
modalities are offered daily!
New York style Pizza
hand tossed by Sicilian Masters, calzones, strombolis,
pasta, and more.
Coffee Corner
Get your morning cup of Joe or late night pick me up.
Also available: ice cream, smoothies, fresh pastries,
and refreshing beverages.
Salads of the World
International salads and wraps. Vegetarian & vegan
options galore.
Gourmet Sandwiches
Cubanos, paninis, grilled cheeses, and more.
Caribbean and Latin Cuisine
Featuring a variety of Island and Latin favorites, including jerk chicken, fried plantains, stir fried veggies,
red beans and rice, and more!
Mama’s House Diner
Breakfast all day including eggs, pancakes, homefries,
and biscuits. Lunch and Dinner diner classics and a
variety of Mama’s homemade sides.
FESTIVAL GUIDELINES & REMINDERS
We are a family friendly event welcoming people of all ages, races, genders, cultures, and walks of life.
We promote respect and believe in treating others well.
Please keep trash contained and store food. Wildlife may become a nuisance unless discouraged.
Drug abuse and public intoxication are unacceptable.
We reserve the right to intervene if we believe anyone is acting inappropriately.
Swim at your own risk. Be aware of rip currents and wildlife.
Please clean up your campsite and leave no trace
NO FIRES! You may use the metal grills on the beach.
No Dogs allowed anywhere at the festival.
No weapons, firearms, or fireworks.
Keep festival grounds clean and beautiful.
Underage drinking is illegal.
Authorized vendors only.
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Thanks to our Sponsors!
special thanks to photographers:
William R. Ross, Matthew coburn,
matthew drew, jeff folkins & more.
Future GrassRoots Festivals:
Shakori Spring- April 18-21, 2013
Finger Lakes GrassRoots- July 18-21, 2013
Fall Shakori- October 10-13, 2013
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