Lowak Shoppala' brings history to life

Release Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
By Dana Hudspeth, Media Relations Specialist, Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office.

Three renowned Chickasaw artists, Jerod Tate, Linda Hogan and Margaret Roach Wheeler, will help bring Chickasaw culture to life at the November 21 premiere, and Nov. 22 performance, of "Lowak Shoppala' (Fire and Light).

"These are three exceptionally talented individuals who have accomplished great things in the fields of music, literature and visual arts," said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anaotubby. "There is no doubt that they will create an incredibly moving production as they combine their talents with all the other talented individuals and groups involved in this project."

The production is presented by the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities and East Central University at the Ataloa Theater in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the university campus.

Read the full press release over on the Official Website of the Chickasaw Nation

I share this with you because the composer is none other than Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, my best friend growing up in Greeley, Colorado. He always amazed me with his skills as a musician and I am so proud of him at where he has gone in his career.

As composer, he has been commissioned by some of the best Symphony Orchestras in the nation and has brought a development of American Indian classical music that is 2nd to none. Good luck this weekend Jerod at the presentation of Lowak Shoppala'.

Paths... Which one would you take?

This video was shot on a day when I just needed to get away from my office and relax. Nothing fancy, just a quick capture of my walk in the park. I added a track of my music for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Music & Video by TerrazaByte

Love Thursday - Sleeping Kitties

There is just something so lovable about a sleeping kitty. The problem is that I just can't resist rubbing the tummy of a sleeping kitty.

Did you just touch my tummy?

Do you see this claw? It's got your name on it if you do that again.

Picture courtesy of Chai the cat and blood from my left hand. :)

YouTube Tuesday - Jeremy Gilchrist / Eyewall Paine inSL

This is second life's Eyewall Paine, better known in the First Life as Jeremy Gilchrist. I have caught a few of his shows in-world and it is a "must-hear". His words tend to tell you a poetic story and provoke your mind to come along the lyrical journey he presents to us.

About this video:
This is a video I pieced together to my cover of Pink Floyd's Two Suns In The Sunset from The Final Cut album. The recording is from a live webcast. I know there is a slight lyrical alteration in the chorus but I liked the take and I thought it was a good vocal. I also feel it didn't really impact the song a great deal. That of course is up to the listener to decide.

Bio - Jeremy emerged from the shadows of New York City to become a thought provoking singer-songwriter. His music is rich with emotion, and threaded with meaning, often woven into numerous layers. Jeremy doesn't demand that you simply hear his voice, but also that you step inside a soul that has seen both torment and love. He sets up and atmosphere with his music and casts it upon the audience, hoping a connection is made.

Try to catch one if his rare appearances in Second life or find his music at:

The SixtyOne
Eyewall's YouTube

Music Monday

Today I started the day off right by listening to some head banging music form the 80's and then I put the ole iPod on shuffle and came across these two songs that were perfect for today and I had to share. Enjoy!

Orgy - Blue Monday
Deftones - Change

Photo reference -deftones.com