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| Location: | NASHVILLE, Tennessee |
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| Last Login: | Apr 22, 2008 (583 days back) |
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| THE LAST STAND April 25th-26th Viterbo University Fine Arts Center La Crosse, WI BUY TICKETS HERE Artwork created by Bill “The Last Stand” is based on the story of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Bill collaborated with film score writer and Golden Globe Nominee, Kristin Wilkinson to create a new piece of music for orchestra and Native American artists that presents the opposing sides, the battle, and messages of healing and restoration that is still to come. The Last Stand - April 25 & 26, 2008 7:30 p.m. w/6:30 p.m Concert Preview Guest Artists: Bill Miller, Kristin Wilkinson Opening the concert "New World Symphony" by Dvorak (featuring Kristin Wilkinson, Bill Miller & Joshua Yudkin) .. Trail of Freedom Please help Bill and Renee support this new wonderful camp in Kentucky for kids with special needs. Center for Courageous Kids They have week long camps in the summer for various special needs ( spina bifida, cancer, hemophilia, HIV) You can donate NOW by clicking on the logo Thank you in advance for your support ARVID E. MILLER LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Official depository for public records of Mohican Nation Stockbridge-Munsee Band N8510 Moh-He-Con-Nuck Road Bowler, WI 54416 BIO The son of Mohican-German parents was born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation in northern Wisconsin. His Mohican name is Fush-Ya Heay (meaning "Bird Song") He learned to sing traditional songs at an early age and at age 12 got his first guitar. After leaving the reservation to study art at the Layton School of Art and Design in Milwaukee (he later attended the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse), Bill moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a singer/songwriter. Bill’s best known songs are Ghostdance, Raven in the Snow and Tumbleweed which was co-written with Peter Rowan. Bill has an equally active career as a painter. His work has been shown and sold in prestigious galleries around the country, and he maintains a studio at his Nashville home, where he lives with his wife and children. "Prayers For The Truth," states all that the Native American Indian community hold sacred, while offering forgiveness to those that nearly annihilated an entire people. QUOTES "Songs are healing to the soul and can be used in reconciliation between people of all races." "I don’t want anyone to carry around this guilt. All we need is to be allowed to speak, to mourn, to express anger, then be allowed to forgive our oppressors. This could lead to a deeply powerful spiritual change in the U.S. and the world. It could be a statement about peacemaking that comes with courage." "My faith in my Creator leaves me content with the gifts I have and I use them to enrich the world through His blessings. I choose to bless people rather than curse them, to be a peacemaker rather than a warmaker." "I’ve been given a lot of second chances in my life. I’ve been through alcoholism and other problems. I was lifted out of the ditch, and I still see a blue sky above. After years of living against the grain, I see things as rivers, creeks and rainstorms, as the liquid layers of my life." "It reminds me of a cocoon," he says of Indian music. "First you see the webs in the trees, then you can see the chrysalis. We’ve metamorphosed into a beautiful thing. I really feel strongly that we’re going to be embraced by world music. We’re the blood in this country’s veins, the red in the flag. And we have songs." Please join the Bill Miller Community Deborah Allen Presents CLUB SONGWRITER PURCHASE MUSIC Purchase DVD - "Songs of the Spirit" from Visionmaker OTHER MEDIA LINKS |
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Music:Member Since: 7/13/2006Band Website: billmiller.net Band Members: Heron project still seeks sponsors By GERI PARLIN La Crosse Tribune Musician and artist Bill Miller, a Wisconsin native paints a heron for The Herons of La Crosse project PETER THOMSON photo The Pump House Regional Arts Center’s public arts project is an attempt to increase visibility and public awareness of art and promote the community. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Pump House as an arts center. The herons will be auctioned in November 2008, with one-third of the proceeds going to the artist, one-third to the Pump House and one-third to the La Crosse Community Theatre and Family and Children’s Center. The 6-foot-3-inch herons were created from a sketch by local artist and sculptor Mike Martino and fabricated by David Oswald. Geri Parlin can be reached at gparlin@lacrossetribune.com BILL MILLER ART GALLERY PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES THE RED ROAD TO RECONCILIATION: THE ART OF BILL MILLER To make an offer on any of the three paintings, just send us a message Star Dreamer Ghostdancer 22x30 $2500 Red Thunder Ghostdancer 24x24 $3000 Ghostdance Horse 24x24 $2000 Bill Miller is now available to do personal commissioned artwork. Bill’s paintings are truly unique, one of a kind and created in his own studio. Send us a message for more info PLEASE SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY range $5,000-6,000 ALL PAINTINGS CREATED BY BILL MILLER SPECIAL PROGRAMS: MEET THE ARTISTS: Bill Miller Friday, June 13, 2008, 12 noon Outdoor Amphitheater As a part of the Indian Summer Showcase series, visitors will have an opportunity to meet the performers, who will talk about their music, culture, and other interests and pursuits in a relaxed, informal setting. Rain location: Potomac. PERFORMANCES: INDIAN SUMMER SHOWCASE 2008 KICKOFF CONCERT Bill Miller and Indigenous Friday, June 13, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Outdoor Welcome Plaza Presented in conjunction with "MOTHER EARTH," a day-long conference on climate change. 2008 INAFA Convention July 9-13 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center Bill will perform July 12th BAND MEMBERSBill Miller-guitar, vocals, flutes, hand drum, harmonica Peter Cummings-bass, guitar, vocals Brad Cummings-drums, percussion Josh Yudkin-keyboards, vocals Hans Mayer-bass, vocals Terry Nirva-drums, percussion BOOKING INFO: houseofwally/email 800-476-0442 AWARDS Seven Native American Music Awards, Two Grammy Awards, AIFF-Eagle Spirit Award, Distinguished Artist Award (from Bergen Community College) TV TNN, CNN, PBS (Songs of the Spirit and Austin City Limits) Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular RADIO WSM, NPR(Acoustic Cafe,World Cafe) XM (Fine Tuning), WUWF (Radio Live) WOJB (link) TOURED WITH John Prine,Michael Martin Murphy, Willie Nelson,Waylon Jennings, Ritchie Havens, Arlo Guthrie,Janis Ian, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,Peter Rowan, Nancy Griffith, The BoDeans,Tori Amos, Pearl Jam,Allison Krauss FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Colorado Indian Market Saratoga Native American Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival,Bethlehem Musikfest, Michael Martin Murphy’s West Fest, Kerrville Folk Fest, Musical Echoes, Dine College Music Fest, Columbus IN Ethnic Expo, Atlanta Indian Market, Frozen River Festival, Indian Market/Texas Festival WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS Songwriting/Music Business, Flute,Art/Painting/Drawing, Racial Reconciliation,Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness, Holston Conference Gathering CONFERENCES A HEALTHY SPIRIT--Healing the Bodies and Minds of Men, Holston Conference Gathering, Annual American Indian Mental Health Conference- (White Earth Indian Reservation) SRA International Annual Meeting 2007- (Keynote Speaker) Influences: The hope of the Ghostdance December 29, 1890 US 7th Cavalry massacre 200+ captive Sioux at Wounded Knee, SD BILL MILLER TRIO CREEK NATION CASINO Listen to Me & Ghostdance (video by Brad Cummings) Bill with The Ribbon Town Singers at the Wyandotte Powwow Honor Our Children video by Alexis Syrette (age 10) Sounds Like: Albums by BILL MILLER CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE HEALING WATERS ORIGINAL COVER OF THE RED ROAD Soundtracks of Bill Miller "Praises" Soundtrack Movie "Colors Of The Wind" Soundtrack Movie Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Acoustic / Americana / Folk Rock) |
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My Blog |
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OKLAHOMA RISING MP3 |
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| ~OKLAHOMA RISING~link to mp3 ... Posted by Bill Miller on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:07:00 PST |
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES |
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| The Ninth AnnualNative American Music AwardsTAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL(excerpt from article written by Kimberlie R. Acosta)"Opening the show to a sold out crowd with Iroquois Dancers, a song by the d... Posted by Bill Miller on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:03:00 PST |
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TOWNE CRIER |
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| ... Posted by Bill Miller on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:00:00 PST |
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COMMISSIONED ARTWORK/SKETCHES/DRAWINGS |
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| Please serious inquiries onlyOriginal acrylic painting 24x24 $3000 (SALE PENDING)Original acrylic painting 24x30 $3500Bill is now taking considerations for commissioned artwork. Please send us a ... Posted by Bill Miller on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:01:00 PST |
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DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD |
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| Presented Bill with an award which reads as follows:BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGEpresents toBILL MILLERDISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARDfor outstanding contributions of talent,artistry, dedication and service thr... Posted by Bill Miller on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:29:00 PST |
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THE GATHERING 2007 |
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| THE GATHERING 2007
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MICHIGAN POWWOW |
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| BISHOP PARKPOWWOW
*some photos by Mary Kay Syrette... Posted by Bill Miller on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:04:00 PST |
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COKESBURY SHOW |
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| Cokesbury Showpictures by Jenny Davidson
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EDUCATION |
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| Shows in Columbus, IN in 2007Classroom photos byMike Dickbernd... Posted by Bill Miller on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:15:00 PST |
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BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL |
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| Bill at the Blueberry Festival along with band member Josh Yudkin
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Clinton Miller, Joshua Yudkin, Stefan, The United Front, Kristin Wilkinson, Tori Amos, Smokeytown Singers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Derek Miller 2008 JUNO AWARD WINNER, Judson Spence, ribbon town singers, Mary Youngblood, Vince Gill, Arlo Guthrie, Trickster Gallery, Pura Fé, Box Tops, Buggin Malone, Native American Rights Fund, The Longest Walk 30 year Anniversary, American Indian Center of Chicago, Rye Murphey, Wally's World of Entertainment Inc., Wade Fernandez, Pearl Jam, American Indian College Fund, Native American Music Awards, Micki Free, Annie Humphrey, Women of the Four Winds Tour, *[[Cassie]]*, Pipestone, Actual Sound Recording Studio, WOJB 88.9 FM, Great Lakes Indian Culture Association, Indian Summer Music Awards, Faye, ♥Springwater♥, LISA, Mohawk Jack, Makuti, GhosttFinders,Dark Angells, BooDee, Tam, ~NATIVE ANGEL~, ~*~WIND RAVEN~*~, S....k, patty, Tina Lie, Red paint-eagle feathers, Marilyn, JUST CALL ME ANGEL, Josy, Johnny Cripple, Roy, Best of WV Fan Site, DIDINE, Elsie, diane, Bonnie~, Helene, Mysteriousong, HAPPY B~DAY TO MY GORGEOUS HUSBAND! I LOVE U MORE!, ♥☆Kyata♥☆, GizyWidget, Suzette Amaya, Little Cat, **Maple Sugardumpling**, cachou, SpiritPoetry, StandsAlone, HAWK, Crystal, Rosemary, morningstar, Simply Me, dolphin♥, Earth Dancer, Vic Donovan’s Bigdogband, Patches, Munsee, WayofSpirit, Crystalhwk
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