2008 INDIAN SUMMER MUSIC AWARDS
Category: Native Spirit
Montana Crossings by NightDancers

INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
September 5 – 7, Milwaukee´s Lakefront

From fist-pumping modern rock anthems to spiritual hymns played on traditional instruments, Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA) recognizes and promotes the very best in commercially released Native American music created by both established and emerging artists. The ISMA Awards are presented live during the Indian Summer Festival held September 5-7 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the awards ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Entries are judged by a panel of respected professionals from across the music and entertainment industries. Winners are selected from 13 categories including Folk, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Hip Hop, Spiritual, Traditional Drum, Native Heart and more! Indian Summer Festival, North America´s largest American Indian cultural festival celebrating its 22nd anniversary, is dedicated to strengthening the American Indian community and educating the general public on the history and the unique and diverse cultures of the American Indian by providing a forum to celebrate and showcase American Indian traditions. For further information, visit www.indiansummer.org.

NightDancers will be performing in concert at the Yoga & Raw Foods EXPO this weekend in New York City. Saturday June 7th at 8:00 P.M. Tribeca Room 4th floor and Sunday June 8th at 11:00 A.M. Herald Square room 3rd floor. See calendar for details.

The Staten Island Creative Community, the Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI), and ArtLab are joining with businesses to celebrate arts and culture in Staten Island with Art by the Ferry Festival. Art by the Ferry Festival will will feature art works and events in spaces provided by local real estate companiesâ€"Gateway Arms Realty Corp. and Casandra Propertiesâ€"and St. George Theatre.

NightDancers will be performing as part of the ART BY THE FERRY FESTIVAL. Everything Goes Book Cafe and Neighborhood Stage, 208 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. and in the court yard at the Staten Island Museum from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

On Saturday,June 14 th ,The Friends of Westerleigh will be presenting The First Annual Westerleigh Festival.The Concert will be held in Westerleigh Park and will run from 12:oo noon till 6:00pm.Among the acts that will be appearing will be Karlus Trapp, Queen Tipsy,The Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, NightDancers, The Joan Caddell Band ,Jim Indell & Louise Luger, Guys In The Band, The Mort Jacoby Band Jym(the snake) Fahey and Dom Lombardi. The Music will run in style from Classic Folk to Country Rock,Blues and Native American Flute tunes. This is a free event so bring a blanket or chair and prepare to hear so of the best local performers on Staten Island.The park is located at the corners of Neal Dow ,Maine and Willard Aves.Refreshments will be available.

NightDancers will be performing Saturday and Sunday June 7 & 8 as part of the New York Yoga & Raw Foods Expo. Hotel New Yorker 481 8th Avenue at 34th Street New York City, NY 10001 (516) 897-0900

Saturday June 7th at 8:00 P.M. Tribeca Room 4th floor and Sunday June 8th at 11:00 A.M. Herald Square room 3rd floor.

Staten Island, NY 10304
NightDancers will be playing flute music during the Tree of Life Celebration in honor of the memory of Bob Hegler at The Tree of Life Celebration Amazing Grace Interfaith 1055 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

NightDancers will be playing songs from their debut cd MONTANA CROSSINGS as well as new compositions. at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York New York City, NY 10065
(212) 639-5978

NIGHTDANCERS TO PRESENT SECOND WORKSHOP AT NEW YORK OPEN CENTER

Contemporary Native American Flute Music Duo NightDancers Set to Present their "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at New York Open Center, Tuesdays, May 27 - June 17, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. Gera Clark and John Sarantos have taught countless students of all ages. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed how simple it is to learn. Learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that allow you to create beautiful songs without any knowledge of music theory needed. Discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance playing and create songs that will help bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.

Cost of the workshop is $120 for Open Center Members and $130 for non-members. Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the class.

There will be a Free Introductory Class on Tuesday, May 20, at 8:00pm. For workshop information, contact the New York Open Center directly at 212-219-2527 (ext. 2) or via the web at http://www.opencenter.org.

NIGHTDANCERS TO PRESENT WORKSHOP AT NEW YORK OPEN CENTER

Contemporary Native American Flute Music Duo NightDancers Set to Present their "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at New York Open Center, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, 8:00pm to 10:00pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK, NY (January 8, 2008) - - New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, will present their "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at New York Open Center, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (4 consecutive sessions: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4), 8:00pm to 10:00pm. With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. Gera Clark and John Sarantos have taught countless students of all ages. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed how simple it is to learn. Learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that allow you to create beautiful songs without any knowledge of music theory needed. Discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance playing and create songs that will help bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.

The "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop is a weekly course scheduled to run 4 consecutive sessions, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4), 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Cost of the workshop is $120 for Open Center Members and $130 for non-members. Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the class. There will be a Free Introductory Class on Tuesday, February 5, at 8:00pm. For workshop information, contact the New York Open Center directly at 212-219-2527 (ext. 2) or via the web at http://www.opencenter.org.

ABOUT NIGHTDANCERS: New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, enjoy sharing instrumental flute music with a unique style that takes listeners on a musical journey . . . painting sound pictures with original contemporary Native American flute songs - successfully capturing the soothing, mystical and healing qualities which are the heart and soul of Native American flute music. Clark, an RN, has been teaching flute in the tradition of her Native American flute mentors, Franc Menusan, John Rainer Jr. and R. Carlos Nakai. She started New York City's Miracle House Flute Circle where she works with cancer patients and also runs workshops with music partner John Sarantos. Mr. Sarantos has facilitated contemporary Native American flute workshops from coast to coast for over 13 years. For 10 summers he has worked with Ken Light and R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute workshop in Montana and has also written six songbooks for the native flute. NightDancers released its debut cd entitled, "MONTANA CROSSINGS" in 2007.

View the NightDancers Online Press Kit at: http://www.sonicbids.com/NightDancers

ABOUT THE NEW YORK OPEN CENTER: The New York Open Center, now it its 24th year, is a non-profit educational and cultural center dedicated to offering educational programs and cultural events that expand the mind, nurture the body and awaken the spirit. Workshops, classes, lectures, conferences and professional trainings are offered, led by teachers of wisdom, passion and skill. Thousands have passed through the Open Center's doors finding fresh intellectual perspectives, paths of healing, deepening of their spiritual lives and new careers that allow them to be of service and express their true calling.

Visit The New York Open Center online at: http://www.opencenter.org

For More Information Contact:
THE NEW YORK OPEN CENTER
Lesley Rodriguez
The New York Open Center
83 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
212-219-2527 (ext. 144)
URL: http://www.opencenter.org

The ArtFluxxx: Music & Art Series presents NightDancers (Gera Clark &
John Sarantos) as part of Speak-Easy Art photo exhibit. Opening night:
Saturday, December 29th, 9:00 p.m. at Blaggard's Pub - 8 West 38th
Street (between 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.), New York City. NightDancers will
be performing at 9:00 p.m. Other bands include: EBE, Mike Horn & The
Method, DJ: Fern Z. $10.00 Cover for an evening full of music and
photography - 21 w/ID, (212) 328-0089.

Learn to Play Native American Flute

For Healing and Inner Peace

Gera Clark and John Sarantos

With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. Gera and John have taught countless students, from nine to eighty. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed how simple it is to learn. We will learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that will allow us to create beautiful songs with no knowledge of music theory needed. We will discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance our playing and create songs that will help us bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.

A four-week class.

Cost is: members $120/non-members $130
Dates: Tues., Feb. 5th - free intro - 8pm
Tues., Feb. 12 - March 4th (4 sessions) , 8-10pm.

Note: A high-quality $65.00 cedar flute will be available for $35.00 for registrants who pre-order one before the class.