Bookings: call 619-347-9021 or email: info

Bookings: call 619-347-9021 or email: [email protected]
Danyavaad and The Shimmy Sisters
Gypsy World Rock and Eclectic Bellydancing
Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters invite you
to embark on a cultural journey through dance,
music and the mystique of the East.
“Everyone was mesmerized by the sight. On
stage, the beautiful Shimmy Sisters bellydanced
and balanced long, sleek swords on their heads
while leaning back into a somewhat contorted
position. The members of Danyavaad closed their
eyes and sank into the Middle Eastern-fusion
music they were making, and with the skilled DJ
Sandbag on bass, Gabriel Penix on dumbek and
Greg Vaughan on electric sitar.”
“I saw you all at Wanderlust and WOW, amazing
performance. The ancient Bards and Muses were
frolicking in the etherworlds above and below
you in unison to your performance.” - John Marosi
“My expectations were exceeded! The Shimmy
Sisters combined with Danyavaad, make up
what is by far the best Middle Eastern influenced
ensemble I have ever experienced.”
- San Diego Beach Life Magazine
“A Spiritually Rockin Journey! The full house
included everyone from your all American dad
- Kinsee Morlan of the San Diego CityBeat with his two 10 year old daughters, to Burners
and internationally known dancers, to local
“Between Leilainia’s traditional sultriness and
musicians. With standing room only, people sat
Adelaide’s daring edginess, you can see why
on the floor, and stood between tables and chairs
Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne and Piers
and by the end, the entire crowd was dancing
Williams, the judges on NBC’s “America’s Got
along with them! A man in the audience said ‘it
Talent,” passed them along to the next round.”
feels like I am being taken back into an ancient
- Doug Pullen, El Paso Times and MediaNews Group past ... into my nomadic past life.’ ”- The Papyrus
Unique
Memorable
Exciting
Experience!
Perfect for that elusive
bohemian atmosphere.
The Shimmy Sisters
are not your ordinary Belly Dancers!
They are an Authentic Middle Eastern Duo
with an eclectic twist (Yes, they really are sisters!)
Extraordinary talented, reliable, dedicated,
athletic and always classy dancers. Sword
Performers, Hoop Dancers, Snake Charmers,
Wing Dancers, Fire Performers, Glow (LED)
Toys, and Instructors (yoga, hoop & belly dance).
”Our dance style holds true to the essence of belly
dance, but just as there are many sides to every
person, there are many sides to our art.”
If you like….
The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Peter
Gabriel, Yard Dog Road Show, Beats Antique,
Gogol Bordello, Jeff Buckley, Desert Dwellers,
Shamans Dream, Light Rain, Vagabond Opera,
Serpent Le Rouge, Rupa & the April Fishes, Ravi
Shankar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn, Hamsa Lila,
Orhan Gencebay.
Traditional Arabian Nights
with a modern twist.
You will love the experience of...
Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters!
Danyavaad
creates an atmosphere of Middle Eastern
lounge mixed with Indian and Rock.The
unique, multilingual, original songs of
Danyavaad are performed by vocalist/
electric sitarist Greg Vaughan, tribal
drummer Gabriel Penix and DJ/Bassist
Sandy Bagri. Various ethnic instruments
such as electric sitar, dumbeks, zils, chimes,
and others add to the musical expanse.
Danyavaad means “thank you” in Hindi.
Rockstar Résumé
Corporate events:
Qualcomm (San Diego)
Ernst & Young (Palm Desert)
Chopra Center (Carlsbad)
Pink Party (San Diego)
Best Western International (Phoenix)
Marrakesh House Grand Opening (LA)
2008 Olympic Gymnastic Team
Playboy Mansion
Stage Shows:
Leela’s Arabian Summer (Los Angeles)
Univ of Texas at El Paso Arabian Nights
Spirit of the Tribes (Florida)
Cairo Caravan (Queen Mary)
RAQs LA
Del Mar Fair
The Loft at UCSD
Evolve New Years Eve (Del Mar)
Los Angeles Burning Man Decompression
Humboldt County Music & Arts Summit
Festivals:
Wanderlust Music & Yoga Festival (Lake Tahoe)
Burning Man (Black Rock City, Nevada)
SDSU Green Fest
Arabian Nights Sea Cruise
Alma Paradiso ( Mexico and Catalina)
Fuente Eterno (Mexico)
Elysium Midsummer Festival
Gay Pride Festival (San Diego)
Pirates of the Pacific Yacht Party
Live H2O Festival (Long Beach)
Earthdance (Balboa Park, SD)
CoSA International Dance Festival (Coronado)
Our two red-tail boas
often accompany us
during performances.
Tango Del Rel - San Diego, CA
Leilainia’s Bellydance DVD Release Party
Venues:
Portugalia (San Diego, 4-year residence)
Winston’s (San Diego)
Beauty Bar (San Diego)
Kava Lounge (San Diego)
The Stage Saloon (San Diego)
SPIN (San Diego)
Show: The Supper Club (LA)
Art Walk (Coronado)
Tangier Lounge (Los Feliz, California)
Polenge Lounge (San Francisco)
Steynbery Gallery (San Luis Obispo)
Village Jester (Ojai)
Oak Creek Brew (Sedona, Arizona)
Knott’s Scary Farm
Important stuff to know:
100% safety record
Full Performers Liability Insurance
Fire insurance
Outstanding talent
No stress or drama
Easy to work with
Professional and Friendly
Reliable and Punctual
Malleable to all crowds
Multifaceted
Creative
Expansive
Natural and Authentic: pesticide free ;)
Nomadic: we love to travel and tour
Love to collaborate!
A Few Past Events
Your event could be next!
Merchandise
Notable Achievements
March of the Gypsies
Full album CD & Video DVD
On June 1, 2010 we appeared on the season premier of
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT on NBC.
“I love this magical mystery tour. ” - Sharon Osbourne
“ I can’t wait to see you again.” - Howie Mandel
Eastern Road EP
3-song promo
Tour Posters
T-Shirts
Stickers
Nominated for two San Diego Music Awards 2009.
Best World Band & Best World Album “March of the Gypsies”
March 2010 Leilainia’s solo instructional Belly Dance DVD
was released by Acacia. Titled “Step by Step Belly Dance”
sold internationally on Amazon, Best Buy and Barnes &
Nobles.
The Shimmy Sisters are featured in the performance DVD
“The Exotic Art Of Bellydance”
Adelaide and Sam Salwei of Team YogaSlackers have
teamed up to teach and perform AcroSlack and hoop fusion
internationally.
Danyavaad & The Shimmy Sisters were honored to be chosen
for the cover of Vision Magazine’s July 2007 issue. The article,
titled ‘Modern Day Gods and Goddesses’, is about the artistic
community, their inspiration, connections with people, and
purity of intention.
2006 Award Winning Ultimate Troupe Hips Of Fury
2007 People’s Choice Bellydancer of the Universe Troupe
2005 San Diego’s Guitarmageddon Champion Greg Vaughan
Running for over four years, since November 2006, this is a monthly show
at Portugalia Restaurant in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. Danyavaad
performs along with The Shimmy Sisters, with frequent musical guests and
dancers. Unique decorations, lighting, quality sound, projections, many different
musical instruments, and an everchanging variety of entertainment make this
show a pleasant surprise each time. The evening ends with DJ Sandbag playing
high energy electronic music, with accompanying percussion and drums.
“The Shimmy Sisters and Danyavaad captivated the crowd with enticing movements set to
hypnotic rhythms. The belly-dancing Shimmy Sisters produced a stunning visual delight
with twirling skirts intermingling with multiple colored scarves to become living, moving art.
The sisters’ concentration, flexibility and control were evident as they, with flaming swords
balance on their heads, stretched and twisted eliciting applause from the audience.“
- Elizabeth Guiten of the Imperial Beach Eagle & Times
Entertainment Packages
Danyavaad and The Shimmy Sisters perform
with various musical guests and dancers.
Unique decorations, lighting, quality sound,
projections, an array of musical instruments,
and a variety of entertainers make this show
a pleasant surprise every time.
Danyavaad and The Shimmy Sisters can perform
shows in an authentic Moroccan den for daytime
gatherings and auspicious late night viewers.
Great for corporate events, private parties, or festivals.
The regular show includes 5 members; 3 musicans
and 2 dancers. Often this is expanded to include
8 members; 4 musicians and 4 dancers. Violin,
accordion, drums, and more talented dancers make
the show a whirlwind of energy and entertainment!
Moroccan Chill Lounge
For extended weekend events Danyavaad & The
Shimmy Sisters can perform late night shows (two
1.5 hour shows) and a day show (“Now Viewing
Gypsy’s In Their Natural Habitat!”)
A beautiful Bedouin Wedding Tent (pictured) filled
with oriental rugs and pillows. Sit back, relax and
allow Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters take you
on a cultural journey through dance, music and the
mystic of the East.
When not performing live, eclectic Middle Eastern
& Indian Vibe DJ sounds mystify the tent creating a
chill lounge or a dance party depending on what the
mood calls for.
Nomadic Circus
Members of Danyavaad & The Shimmy Sisters are
multi-faceted and can create fun skits and sideshows
throughout an event. This includes a roaming gypsy
band, spontaneous exercise classes, stilt walking,
fun characters acting and interacting with people,
snake charming, acrobatics, hooping, and body/face
paining. We always leave time for those spontaneous
bursts of inspiration!
Danyavaad has a generator-powered mobile
music setup - perfect for remote locations. Ideal for
street fairs, grassy parks, the beach... they’ve even
performed at a waterfall in Mexico!
Guest Musicians & Dancers
Danyavaad and The Shimmy Sisters have a range of
talented musicans and dancers that we work with
on a regular basis. World-famous dumbek players,
bellydancers, violin players, accordion players, DJs
and acro-yoga performers.
Their motto of “Be Inclusive” applies to both their
guest performers and the audience.
Workshops
Bellydance, Hoop, Yoga, Partner Acrobatics, Drum
and Guitar workshops available. Contact us for details.
Photo by Ryan Salm Photography
Sensuous Stage Show
Available Equipment
Example Stage Plot
Danyavaad and The Shimmy Sisters experience with setting up shows allows quick setup of the sound, lighting,
and decor. Creative use of lights, tapestries, and projections completely transforms the area.
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monito
r amp
AUDIENCE (downstage)
guest mic
dance area
bkup vocals
drum mic 1
drums and
percussion
drum mic 2
main vocals
guita
amp
tor
moni
D.I.
(upstage)
Dancer Props
(tapestries and Danyavaad banner at back of stage)
Apple Laptop
Trackor DJ Studio
Sony Headphones
Berhinger BCR2000 MIDI Controller
Pacemaker handheld DJ unit
Two friendly red-tail boa snakes!
Many custom costumes and outfits
Swords and Fire Swords
Fire Fingers, Fire Fans, Fire Hoop, Fire Staff
LED Hula Hoops and Staffs
Candelabras, Wings, Veils, and more!
mic
DJ Gear
Mackie CFX12 Mixer
Mackie 1202 Mixer
Crate Guitar Amp
Orange Guitar Amp
Behringer mixer
Greg’s amp head and PA speakers
Community speakers
Line 6 Bass Pod Effects Unit
Ampeg SUT 350 watt Bass Head
Ampeg 2x12” Bass Cab
Ampeg 1x15” Bass Cab
Microphones and stands
amp
Speakers and Mixers
Two 4-light Lighting Trees
DMX Lighting Controller
Twelve (12) wash lights w/colored gels
Custom Visual DVD “Animated Rugs”
3’x5’ Vinyl Danyavaad Logo Banner
Twelve (12) 4’x8’ decorative batik
tapestries
Eight (8) Middle Eastern style rugs
Various comfy pillows
Ambient green laser unit
bass
Lighting and Decor
Baby Electric Sitars
Acoustic Guitar
Cumbus
Dumbek drum
Cajon Drum
Cymbals & percussion
4-String Fretless Basses (3)
Electric Violin
Electric Accordion
Zils, Shakers, Tambourines
dj table
Musical Instruments
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Bookings: call 619-347-9021 or email: [email protected]