Spirit Soul And Friends Electronic Press Kit - Streaming Music, Photos, Videos, Lyrics and Info

Artist Information

Biography

Los Angeles Music Awards' World Music Artists of the Year and Showcase Artists of the Year, "Spirit Soul & Friends" is a fun Musical Peace Troupe which bonds together a unique act of international musical flavors (Fusion, Ambient, New Age, R&B, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Island, Jawaiian, Urban, Rock and Jazz). They provide a family friendly show for any type of event. As the Music Team and Music Directors for the Art Miles Mural Project, this multi-talented versatile ensemble brings forth their common goal of taking music and dance to a higher level.

Performances include inspiring original compositions, uplifting cover songs with motivating, positive messages of love and peace with audience interaction. For private, corporate, and community venues, they can lighten up any party atmosphere with their music and captivating Yoga Dancers. For festival events, they can also provide strolling musicians who roam the festival grounds with melodic music, handing out healthy organic treats to both festival attendees and vendors.

"Spirit Soul & Friends" provides dynamic, upbeat, lively, soothing and meaningful entertainment exhibiting a positive, loving message intended for all cultures worldwide. Audiences of all ages will definitely keep singing and dancing long after this memorable performance. "Spirit Soul And Friends" - Taking Music to a Higher Level.

Instrumentation

Annette Laborte - Vocals, Guitar, keyboard, Songwriter, ukulele, Djembe, Hand Percussion
Bia Laborte - Vocals, Guitar, keyboard, Songwriter, Djembe, Hand Percussion
Dee Laborte Morgan - Vocals, Djembe, Congas, Hand Percussion, Doumbek, Tablas, Hawaiian Drums, Brazilian Hand Percussion
Madhavaya - Vocals
Jyoyi Jennings - Vocals, Guitar, Singer/Songwriter, Yoga Demonstration

Discography

"SHOWCASE/WORLD MUSIC ARTISTS OF THE YEAR" 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards.

Music Team for the Art Miles Mural Project/"MURAMID"

Los Angeles Music Awards Producer's Choice - "WORLD MUSIC ARTISTS OF THE YEAR (2009)

Los Angeles Music Awards - Producer's Choice - Music Video (Featured at Main Event) - "A Song of Peace/Nityananda Chaitanya"

BILLBOARD WORLD MUSIC AWARD - Honorable Mention for "Nityananda Chaitanya"

"Nityananda Chaitanya" (w/Guest Musician Darrel K. Newman on guitars and bass): No. 4 on the Bestseller List of Acoustic Fuel.com. Featured on "Wonder Women Mix 4" Digital Download Store

"Nityananda Chaitanya" (w/Guest Musician Darrel K. Newman on guitars and bass): Featured on the 2007 "All States All Stars" CD Box Set, representing the State of Hawaii.

"Loving Thoughts": Featured on the 2007 Music For Troops "Songs from the Heart" Compilation CD

"A Higher Way": 2003 World Music Finalist for VH-1 "Save the Music Foundation - Song of the Year" Competition

Official Website

http://www.spiritsoulandfriends.com

Audio

Love is theUltimate, Loving the Absolute
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A Higher Way Reprise
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Haribol (w/Darrel K. Newman on Guitars)
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Loving Thoughts - Music Video Mix
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Nityananda Chaitanya
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Lyrics

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Music Video "LOVING THOUGHTS"

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Available for Family & Corporate Events Promo

Photo Gallery

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Stage Producers & Hosts at the Annual San Diego Earth Fair
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Festival Fun at SOKA University
Audience Participation - YOGA Conga Line
One Earth One Dream Fest Laguna
Cal State Long Beach - Childrens' Festival
Rock Out Peace Party at San Diego Earth Fair
Art Miles Mural Project - Music Team with founder, Joanne Tawfilis
Los Angeles Music Awards - Showcase Series
Various Parades at Family Friendly Festivals
Yoga Dance
Los Angeles Music Awards - Paramount Studios
LA Music Awards with Al Bowman - Showcase Artists of the Year
Corporate Entertainment

Press

Representing Aloha State of Hawaii [+ Show ]

With roots in Ewa Beach, Bia, Annette and Dee LaBorte's "Spirit Soul" band has a track on the "All S...
"A Higher Way" - Purely Addictive [+ Show ]

Your lyrics on this song are both fun and inspiring. The reggae groove is absolutely intoxicating! ...
International Song of the Year [+ Show ]

JAZZ/WORLD/INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORY Top February Finalists 1 - (World Music) "A Higher Way" Bia ...

Setlist

Across The Universe
Give Peace A Chance
Imagine
Hell Fire
Redemption Song
You Are So Beautiful
What is Life
Loving Thoughts
Love Is The Ultimate
Let Your Love Flow
Forever Young
Waiting On The World To Change
Wonderwall
Spread A Little Aloha
Ku'u Lei Awapuhi
Lean On Me
Bad Fish
Latin Jam
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
My Sweet Lord
Some Higher Way
Blowing In The Wind
Dust In The Wind
Make It With You
L.I.T.
Sundays
Paradise No More
Letting Go With Compassion
The World
In The Moonlite
Kawika/Paradise
I'm A Songwriter
Somebody Is Calling You
Various Yoga Dance Songs
Madana Mohana Murari
Haribol Nitai Gaur
Jiva Jam

Basic Requirements

Calendar

Past Dates | Upcoming Dates

There are no upcoming dates at this time.

Date	Time	Venue	City
Dec 9, 2012 Sunday	12:00 PM	Chatsworth Holiday Festival and Parade	Chatsworth, CA, US
Performance and interactive music booth
Oct 27, 2012 Saturday	12:00 PM	Anahiem Fall Festival	Anahiem, CA, US
Oct 26, 2012 Friday	2:00 PM	Laguna Nursery	Laguna Beach, California, CA, US
Private corporate event performance
Oct 20, 2012 Saturday	12:00 PM	Thousand Oaks Street Fair	Thousand Oaks, California, CA, US
Stage performance and interactive music booth
Sep 15, 2012 Saturday	12:00 PM	Tustin Tiller Days Festival	Tustin, CA, US
Aug 18, 2012 Saturday	12:00 PM	Mira Mesa Street Festival, San Diego, California	Mira Mesa, CA, US
Stage performance at Mira Mesa Street Festival in downtown Mira Mesa in San Diego, California
Jul 21, 2012 Saturday	12:00 PM	Pacific Ampitheatre - Orange County Fair	Costa Mesa, CA, US
Stage Performance at the annual Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, California
Jun 15, 2012 Friday	12:00 PM	Valencia Elementary School, Laguna HIlls, California	Laguna Hills, CA, US
Stage performance and interactive music booth at the annual "Passport to the World" festival at Valencia Elementary School in Laguna HIlls, California
Jun 9, 2012 Saturday	10:00 AM	Conejo Art Walk Festival	Thousand Oaks, California, CA, US
Performance on stage at annual Conejo Art Walk Festival in Thousand Oaks, California
May 5, 2012 Saturday	10:00 AM	Soka University	Aliso Viejo, CA, US
Stage performance and interactive music booth at annual International Cultural Festival at SOKA University in Aliso Viejo, California
Apr 22, 2012 Sunday	12:00 PM	Earth Fair at San Diego Balboa Park	San Diego, CA, US
Spirit Soul & Friends is the annual hosts to the "Moon Stage" Entertainment for Earth Fair San Diego at Balboa Park.
Mar 10, 2012 Saturday	11:00 AM	Orange County Community College, Costa Mesa, California	CA, US
Interactive Music Circle @ Orange County Community College Art Exhibit. Open to the Public
Feb 11, 2012 Saturday	7:00 PM	Beyond Hot Yoga	Laguna, California, CA, US
"Valentine's Day" Rock Out Kirtan Party @ Beyond Hot Yoga Studios
Dec 9, 2011 Friday	8:00 PM	Across the Street at Mueller College	San Diego, CA, US
Opening act for Heavy Worship Bands "Once Crimson" and "Cost of Salvation"
Jun 3, 2011 Friday	4:30 PM	Passport To The World, Valencia Elementary School, 25661 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653	Laguna Hills, CA, CA, US
Spirit Soul and Friends will be performing for the students, parents and faculty of Valencia Elementary School. We will partake in an evening of international culture, food, dance and music. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Event concludes at 8:00 p.m.
Feb 5, 2011 Saturday	11:00 AM		US
Performance at 12:00 and interactive music and fun in our "All Day Music Booth"
Nov 18, 2010 Thursday	5:30 PM	Los Angeles Music Awards - Paramount Theatre	Hollywood, CA, US
Spirit Soul & Friends is an award recipient for the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards "Best Showcase Artists of the Year." They will be presented their prestigious award in the Paramount Theatre at Paramount Studios at the gala event. This event is hosted by Curb Records.
Nov 6, 2010 Saturday	3:00 PM	Temecula Community Business Festival	Temecula, CA, US
More information will be updated on performance
Oct 24, 2010 Sunday	10:00 AM	The City of Mission Viejo Village Green	Mission Viejo, CA, US
Walk for Art Miles! 3K Fun Walk begins at 9am on Oso Creek. Trail and the Great Paint-a-Thon begins at 11am. We will be painting 12 themed murals and the Shoes of Hope. More Info on how to register for our walk will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
Oct 7, 2010 Thursday	11:15 PM	The Whiskey A-Go-Go	West Hollywood, CA, US
VOTE FOR "SPIRIT SOUL & FRIENDS" 2010 SHOWCASE ARTISTS OF THE YEAR (On Stage at 11:15 p.m. alongside the other nominees within this category) Tickets: $15.00 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Parking: $10.00 COME CAST A BALLOT FOR "SPIRIT SOUL & FRIENDS". (BALLOT AND PEN FOR PAID ENTRANT)
Aug 25, 2010 Wednesday	8:30 PM	Whisky a Go Go	Los Angeles, CA, US
WHISKY A GO GO, Los Angeles Music Awards Showcase, Nominated for "Showcase Artists of the Year" 2010
May 16, 2010 Sunday	TBA	Art Miles Mural Project MURAMID Concert for Egypt	Santa Ana, CA, US
May 15, 2010 Saturday	TBA	Art Miles Mural Project MURAMID Concert for Egypt	Santa Ana, CA, US
May 8, 2010 Saturday	TBA	Private engagement	Los Angeles, CA, US
May 1, 2010 Saturday	TBA	SOKA University International Cultural Festival	Aliso Viejo, CA, US
Apr 25, 2010 Sunday	TBA	Kaleidoscope - Cal State Long Beach	Long Beach, CA, US
Apr 24, 2010 Saturday	TBA	2010 Children's Day Festival	Long Beach, CA, US
Apr 18, 2010 Sunday	TBA	Earth Fair 2010 Balboa Park	San Diego-Balboa Park, CA, US
Live stage performance; booth w/all day music;'Bring your instruments and join in the fun!
Apr 17, 2010 Saturday	TBA	Oceanside Festival of Arts	Oceanside, CA, US
Mar 21, 2010 Sunday	TBA	Spring into Health & Wellness Festival	Los Angeles, CA, US
1 hour live show; Time of Performance to be announced
Mar 6, 2010 Saturday	TBA	Ocean Beach Kite Festival	Ocean Beach, CA, US
Feb 13, 2010 Saturday	TBA	2nd Annual Green Valentine Festival	Laguna Beach, CA, US
NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 340 ST. ANN'S DRIVE, LAGUNA BEACH-Stage show 12:00-12:30pm; Visit our booth w/all day music and songs of peace; Bring your instruments & join in the fun!
Jan 31, 2010 Sunday	7:00 PM	Ono's Island Cafe	Bonita, CA, US
Acoustic Performance
Dec 19, 2009 Saturday	7:00 PM	Alex Grey Art Exhibit	Costa Mesa, CA, US
Yoga Dance and music of peace during art exhibit of Alex Grey
Dec 18, 2009 Friday	7:00 PM	Live Performance and Show	Costa Mesa, CA, US
Alex Grey Art Exhibit
Dec 12, 2009 Saturday	7:00 PM	Kirtan Music Circle-Alex Grey Art Exhibit	Costa Mesa, CA, US
Community drumming and singing to peaceful Mantras during the art exhibit of Alex Grey
Sep 26, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Disney's Childrens' Festival	Van Nuys, CA, US
Visit our booth w/all day peace music; Bring your instruments and join in the music and fun!
Sep 5, 2009 Saturday	TBA	One Earth One Dream Green Festival	Laguna Beach, CA, US
Performance @ 1:00pm; all music music in our booth; Peace songs and community drumming; Bring your instruments & join in the music and fun!
Jun 30, 2009 Tuesday	9:45 PM	LA Music Awards Showcase	Los Angeles, CA, US
"Life on Wilshire", 6311 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
May 9, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Mother's Day Special Event	Redondo Beach, CA, US
Special Engagment Performance for Seeds of Joy Mother's Day Event
May 2, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Int. Friendship Festival	Aliso Viejo - SOKA University, CA, US
Apr 25, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Kalidescope Festival	Long Beach CAL State University, CA, US
Apr 19, 2009 Sunday	TBA	Earth Day Celebration	San Diego (Balboa Park), CA, US
9:00-Childrens' Parade; Roaming Musicians All Day; Pending Stage Performance TBA
Apr 18, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Festival of the Arts	Oceanside, CA, US
Mar 7, 2009 Saturday	TBA	Ocean Beach Kite Festival	Ocean Beach, CA, US
Nov 22, 2008 Saturday	9:00 AM	1st Annual Childrens' Day Festival	San Fernando Valley, CA, US
With Disney as one of the Sponsors, "Spirit Soul & Friends' participates in Childrens' Day Parade and performs as roving musicians, playing music and handing out healthy treats to both festival attendees and vendors.
Nov 20, 2008 Thursday	7:00 PM	Los Angeles Music Awards	Los Angeles, CA, US
"Spirit Soul & Friends": Nominee for Best Band MySpace Website for 2008
Oct 4, 2008 Saturday	5:15 PM	1st Annual "One Earth/One Dream" Festival	Laguna Beach, CA, US
The West Coast's premier environmental festival. Spirit Soul & Friends performing on Center of Festival of the Arts stage.
Sep 27, 2008 Saturday	TBA	Irvine Global Festival	Irvine, CA, US
Sep 21, 2008 Sunday	TBA	Autumn Equinox Festival & International Peace Day	Redondo Beach, CA, US
Seeds of Joy Villate at Wilderness Park; 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Bch, CA
May 3, 2008 Saturday	12:00 PM	International Festival-Soka University	Aliso Viejo, CA, US
Apr 26, 2008 Saturday	TBA	Kaliedescope Children's Day Fest	Long Beach Cal State, CA, US
Apr 12, 2008 Saturday	TBA	Children's Day Festival	Long Beach, CA, US
Mar 8, 2008 Saturday	TBA	Santa Barbara Community College	Santa Barbara, CA, US
Mar 8, 2008 Saturday	TBA	Santa Barbara Womens' Festival	Santa Barbara, CA, US
Santa Barbara Community College
Sep 29, 2007 Saturday	TBA	Irvine Global Village Festival	Irvine, CA, US
May 5, 2007 Saturday	TBA	Soka Univ. 6th Annual International Festival	Aliso Viego, CA, US
Apr 28, 2007 Saturday	TBA	Cal State Long Beach	Long Beach, CA, US
Childrens' Day at Kaleidoscope
Apr 21, 2007 Saturday	TBA	Childrens' Festival El Dorado Park	Long Beach, CA, US
Oct 28, 2006 Saturday	12:45 PM	Pulse Drumming Multi-Cultural Center Grand Opening	Ventura, CA, US
Oct 7, 2006 Saturday	TBA	The Angel Festival	Sierre Madre, CA, US

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