Lavender Grace

Songs, Vocals, Cajon & Percussion

ADVOCATE FOR STUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ART

A modern renaissance woman and a native of Northern California, Lavender has been surrounded by abundant creativity from birth. For over 3 decades she has been moving audiences with the sincerity her voice and scope of her talents. On the Mendocino coast she has forged a sustainable community arts enterprise to communicate with contemporary artists on a global level and transfer these arts to succeeding generations.... More

Aurelia Bassidi

Vocals, Moves & Percussion

NATIVE FRENCH AFRICAN ARTIST AND MUSIC LOVER

"Where to start? hummm, my mother who was a jazz dancer taught me how to dance as soon as I was able to put my feet on the floor.  My first dance show at 6 years old, never stop dancing and acting since.  Then I was blessed to meet Lavender who gave me the chance to discover my voice (to shy before to express it!) Enthusiasmos is where I felt the most alive and where it is the easiest for me to express and share this love with the world.... MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL AND HAS TO BE SHARED.....WITH MUSIC THE WORLD WOUND CAN HEAL, NEVER STOP DANCING, NEVER STOP SINGING, RAISE YOUR VOICE AND PASS ON THE MESSAGE. STAY IN THE LIGHT.

Paloma Carmona

Vocals, Didjeridu, Moves & Percussion

A STUDENT OF LIFE

"Music has been a part of my whole life, really since I was 9 years old. Exploring my love of music and sharing personal gifts- the gift of music. I would say god/ess's gift of music. Keeps coming back to an old Buddhist saying Don't die with your music locked upside, your gift locked within you. "

Heather Stipe

Vocals, Moves & Percussion

EDUCATOR, ARTIST

"I was not involve in making music until I was in Enthusiasmos, except choir in 6th grade. Elika from Belly dance class mentioned that I should check it out. I went to rehearsals and it just happened, it all blossomed from there"

Todd Cinnamon

Bass, Vocals, Percussion

FRAGGLE ROCKER, MULTI INSTRAMENTALIST, COMPOSER

"Oh God, If you include pots and pans I've been playing probably since I was 8 maybe less. I was in marching band playing triplets on a snare, had my first drum set in 4th grade. Sergeant Pepper was probably responsible. Listening to music. First band I was in was freshman year in High School called The Go, the other was Sterling Blue. Enthusiasmos is what brought me to Rhythm Church. It was the catalyst for all this. Peanut butter crunch is my favorite, no don't use that! Lavender is my favorite flavor. Perfect!

Jim MacDannold

Guitar, Vocals & Percussion

MUSICIAN, ADVENTURER

"I have been playing guitar since 16, writing songs since I was 20. I hosted an open mic in Santa Fe, NM which was great for learning new techniques and new music. From my musical connection with Todd and the opportunity to play more music I find myself here. The music we play is something I connect to, I like our music, not to mention an Excellent opportunity to wear my hat!" Said 'hat' is a Antique Pakistani Fez