Oveous Maximus

Ove Is a native NEW YORKER who’s parents came from the Dominican Republic. He started writing and performing at the NUYORICAN Poets Cafe in the summer of 2003 after he lost his only brother CARLOS "ZINC BLUE" to suicide. Losing his brother was devasting for many obvious reasons but, being that he was an aspiring poet/author who never had the chance to glow in front of an
audience made this tragedy even more difficult to deal with. Ove's prescene on stage has become a symbol of honor in the name of his brother "ZINC BLUE" who is the eternal driving-force behind Ove's work to uplift and rejoice the spirits of all people.



So Now, Ove has essentially decided to devote the rest of his life to honoring his brother thru this amazing art we call SpokenWord. You can check him out at his website mocaarts.com or on myspace.com.

Kierstin Gray

"Hearing a young, fresh talented voice is an exciting thing. You can tell when someone's got something going on and Kierstin Gray does. She's got a Stevie Wonder way with rhythm, a Tracy Chapman way with words and playing chops to spare. Real talent." ~ Sydney Lewis, Atlantic Public Media

Norman Vladimir

Norman Vladimir is trying something new. This pop/soul singer/songwriter who hails from a small town in Tennessee brings elements of funk, rock, and soul to a genre thats been overproduced and under-thought. His music is original, his lyrics are original, and his voice is true. His songs range from deeply introspective, to globally aware. In songs like "Skydive", he takes you on a journey of discovery through the choices and missteps one makes in life, and in songs like "Humanity", he shouts a rebel yell to the human race for us to open our eyes. Hes not all serious though; sometimes, as in songs like "Crazy", he just wants to get down. This emerging independent artist has been on the New York music scene for a very short time, but he is quickly making his mark. He is trying something new, and he wants you to share in his journey.

A.D. Skolar

A.D. Skolar, hip hop soul MC and native son of the Bronx, the home of hip-hop, has performed at numerous Hip-Hop hot spots throughtout New York City and the North East. From the historical stages of the Nuyorican Poetry Club and artist haven The Knitting Factory to Tufts University's Spring Fling, Skolar has captivated audiences along side performers like the Roots and Mobb Deep.

Tarrah Reynolds

Soul-funk violinist, guitarist, and a Brooklyn resident who attended the prestigious Julliard school, whose debut performance was with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at the young age of 12, and has performed alongside Kanye West , Lauryn Hill , Maxwell , D'Angelo , and Gorillaz to name a few. She has also graced the stages of Carnegie Hall and Live 8.