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Here are some of Indian Rodeo News 2009 Musician Picks:
Shane Yellowbird 2009 Album released October 13, 2009 • "It's
About Time" Pre-order now available at MusicMax.ca •
Indian Rodeo News featured Artist for
June: Storm Seymour
SEYMOUR
BROTHERS TO PERFORM IN NASHVILLE AT THE RYMAN,
STORM HITS #1 WORLDWIDE
Nashville, TN-From 1942 to 1974 the Ryman
Auditorium that sits near the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville
was home to the Grand Ole Opry and also became known the mother church
of country music. On Sunday, June 8th, 2003 the Ryman Auditorium
will host the 6th Annual Native American Dance Theatre. In
addition to many other Native American acts scheduled to appear that
evening is Meskwaki Indian Nation's own Seymour brothers: Curtis,
Dwayne, Charlie, Ira Dean, and Storm Seymour (A.K.A. WHITE SWAN).
Also appearing from Iowa will be REDTALE, a Native American dance troupe
featuring Stephanie Snow, Jon Paul Banales, Storm Seymour, Ralph and
Carol Moisa. Tickets for the show are available at www.Ryman.com;
www.nativeamericandance.net;
or through Ticketmaster.
Last March, Storm Seymour
simultaneously released 3 separate singles to country, gospel and Native
American radio stations. During the month of April the charts,
reviews and reports have poured in from as far away as; Australia,
Belgium, Europe, Poland, Germany, Norway, England, Scotland, New
Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria,
Scandinavia, Mexico, Africa, and the United Kingdom. After all the
reporting radio stations from the aforementioned countries were tallied
the following results were as follows...."Second Look" went #1
on the HOT SINGLES CHART WORLDWIDE, "Hallelujah Thank-you
Jesus" went to #2 in France and "Talking Leaves" went #3
in the Netherlands. Storm's most recent award include:
"Entertainer of the Year", "Top Professional
Songwriter", "Top Professional Male Vocalist", "Top
Professional Group" with RedTale and "Most Promising Gospel
Group" with RedTale from the Nebraska Country Music
Foundation. "Single of the Year" for Second Look,
"Song of the Year" and "Golden Pen Award" from the
Lone Star State Country Music Association. "Poet of the
Year" and "Shakespeare Trophy of Excellence" from the
Famous Poet's Society. During the month of June, Storm has been
selected as the featured artist of the month on the musicians page at
Indian Rodeo News.com
Born: January 1st, 1977
Birthplace: Shiprock, New Mexico
Hometown: Aztec, New Mexico
For Nate Begay, music isn't just a fad, or something that's cool. From the very beginning, Nate had a deep love for music of all walks of life. At the age of 6, one instrument changed the course of his life forever, the guitar. By the age of 7, with the help of his uncle Harry, Nate not only learned to play the guitar, he began to explore his musical curiosities by learning how to play the piano too. In the years to come Nate was exposed to a very wide variety of music styles & tastes. "One of my very first memories was listening to the records that my parents use to play" Nate Explains. “I knew how to sing “Your Cheatin’ Heart” (a song composed by the legendary Hank Williams), way before I even had an interest in girls.” It was clear to Nate’s parents, Hanley & Emily
Begay, that they had a son that cared more for his guitar than his toy-box.
Even through his teen years, Nate’s hunger to be like his musical hero’s only grew stronger. “Watching guys like George Strait sing on
T.V. was like adding fuel to the fire, I just couldn’t get enough, one of my biggest dreams was to stand next to him (Strait) on stage. I believed then, like I do now, that if I work hard enough, hope long enough, that, that dream will come true.”
Now in his mid-twenties, Nate continues to show just how determined he is. At the age of 21, Nate fulfilled another life long dream by graduating from college, with a degree in Drafting & Design. “Not long after graduation, I made the decision to start my very own company, one of the things I’m most proud of in my life. I would like to encourage everyone out there to persue their educational careers” While working as a draftsman, Nate never forgot his first love, music. Along the way it seemed that Nate was just in the right place at the right time. “around this time my friends & myself would catch every concert that came to town, I went hoping to learn a little more about music, by sneaking back stage to meet the singers I had idolized for years.” Some of these singers include Daryle Singletary, Mark
Chesnutt, Tracy Byrd, & Clay Walker. “It was the greatest, I had finally met my hero’s, & they were kind enough to give a little helpful advise to this rookie trying to break into the music business.” Nate explains.
By the age of 24, Nate steps into the spotlight, just as his hero’s did in their beginnings. January 2001, Nate stepped into the studio & recorded a few demonstration songs, that later caught the attention of a Gallup, New Mexico Radio Station
KGAK. Station manager, Don Gonzales compares Nate’s voice to that of George Strait, Tracy Byrd, & Mark
Chesnutt. “Soon Nate will be a national star, just like George Strait.” Explains Gonzales, “Nate is our most requested artist here at
KGAK.”
Now at 25 years old, Nate continues to sing & play. Headlining concerts throughout the four corners, even reaching as far as California. “It’s already a dream come true for me, I get fan mail every day from people asking when I’ll be back to sing, It’s a great honor for me.” His story continues, Nate continues to work toward the dream he’s had since childhood. “Right now we have over 700 members in my fan club, & it seems to grow larger every week, from the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for this great opportunity, I promise to do the very best I can to make everyone proud.”
"Music Tent Performance" in 2002-Toronto SkyDome/Canadian Aboriginal Festival.
CD/EP called "Positive Change"-Recorded-June 1st,2002 (Features Three song Demo).
For Bookings Please call:
(905)991-8997 (Mike)
White Fire Entertainment
Appeared on APTN's First Music&Arts Show with Waneek Horn on April 23rd,2002.
Will be appearing on CBC Radio-Thunder Bay for an interview this month in
December, 2002.
Will also be "Opening Up" for Nadjiwan in Thunder Bay,ON.
To order CD please email us at: paintedsky73@hotmail.com or
same_mike@hotmail.com
We would like to feature any Indian musicians with a profile
and possible sample audio file of your music.
Also, if any of you singers/songwriters would like to post a article
about your
work or recordings please email gina@indianrodeonews.com
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