Michele Bass (Tree) - DJ - MystikAlchemy.com, Soulsonic.com, taratribe.com - LA

Michele Bass, AKA DJ Tree, is an electro-tech-funk inspired breaks DJ and has played in multiple clubs in multiple cities. She runs a hip new record and professional-DJ music store in Santa Monica called SoulSonic. As well as the above, Miss Bass also produces some of the dopest breaks and eclectic parties to hit L.A. through her self established events production company Mystik Alchemy; which has also been hired to provide entertainment for Cirque Du Soleil, the L.A. Weekly, and many other corporate and private events. In her spare time, she creates funky bags and costume inspired clothing, writes poetry, and dabbles in photography. Check out www.taratribe.com to attend her new weekly @ Club Sugar on Thursdays in Santa Monica; specializing in electronic Asian and aboriginal dub, with live performances and DJ's. For Dig, Ms Bass will be collaborating with violist Christen McArdle for an enhanced dj set.

Contact: tree@mystikalchemy.com

Christen McArdle - violist - LA

After 18 years of playing viola, Christen has studied and improvised with multi-cultural genres of music, from classical to hip-hop, bluegrass to tribal funk. In her youth, she studied with The Cleveland Orchestra, as well as participated in several national and state orchestras. Her true stomping ground, however, is among the underground and experimental world of electronica. By day she works in film for John Cusack’s company, New Crime Productions, and by night she is launching a non-profit organization that will throw a giant celebration around the world in 2005. If you listen closely, you can hear her strings on commercials and independent films. Come and be seduced by Christen McArdle and Michele Bass’ sensual and powerful musical journey.

Contact: christenmcardle@hotmail.com
photo by Louis Lesko

Ms. E - DJ - http://beatsync.com, http://futurebreaks.fm, http://electricwomb.org - LA/SF

In pursuit of the perfect beat, Ms.E's been bouncing from Australia to Miami and getting down to business in her new HQ of West Hollywood. When she's not banging on the doors of media production companies pitching them great music, she's drumming up action on the DJing front. Los Angelinos can catch her on the West Side rockin the house at BIG FUN! - Friday nights at Club Sugar. View her full bio on the United Divas website.

Contact: emily@futurebreaks.fm

Indicia - Band - digitalrust.com, indiciamusic.com - LA

The L.A. duo Betsy Ullery & David Ward organically integrate trip-hop, breakbeat and rock into their live performance. Ethereal vocals and pounding beats intersect on stage in a warped soundscape that Music Connection has called a blend of "beatific sexuality and electronic wizardry." Look for keyboardist Paul Maylone to add to the mix with his spectral stylings.

Contact: dave@digitalrust.com

Visual Borealis - VJ - LA

Mark Snelgrove, of Visual Borealis, has been live mixing video since 1996. He's performed live with bands such as Supreme Beings of Leisure, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Laughing Us, and O.H.M. His work can also be seen in Paul Oakenfold's "Ready, Steady, Go" music video.

Contact: marksnelgrove@hotmail.com

Spoken Word, Poetry, & Video Art (10:30pm- midnight)

Alissa Walker - Host & Poet - UnitedDivas.com, BrassKnuckles.tv - LA

Visit the United Divas website for Alissa's bio: http://www.uniteddivas.com/alissa.html

Contact: alissa@brassknuckles.tv

Betsy Ullery - Poet - indiciamusic.net, cdbaby.com/indicia - LA

Read some of Betsey's poetry on the Indicia forum:
http://www.indiciamusic.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5

Contact: etsy12@hotmail.com

Middlepoet - Spoken Word - thewaterbughotel.com, middlepoet.com - Jersey City, NJ

Middlepoet is the first official poet laureate of Jersey City. A former slam champion in Burlington, Vermont, he is currently the poetry coordinator for the Waterbug Hotel collective, where he hosts a weekly reading showcasing some of the best spoken word poetry in the Jersey City/NYC area. Always performing throughout the northeast, Middlepoet has also been published numerous times and is a 2004 recipient of a grant from the Puffin foundation.

contact: middlepoetry@aol.com

Sara Cembalisty - Video - UnitedDivas.com - LA

Visit the United Divas website for Sara's bio: http://www.uniteddivas.com/sara/saramain.html

Jan Tompkins - Motion graphics – United Divas.com - NY/LA

A motion graphics designer for the last 5 years, Jan has created graphics for both commercial and experimental uses. Her commercial work includes clients ranging from several divisions of Fox Networks, GM, Paramount, Screen Gems, Dreamworks, Universal, and most recently AT&T. As a freelance designer, Jan works mainly with Digital Kitchen, but she also produces work for several smaller independent companies with interests that parallel her own. When experimenting, Jan likes to play with telling stories through multiple mediums and manipulating visual space to create a unique collaborative perception between artist, medium, & viewer. Dig will showcase one of Jan’s latest micro explorations in the digital realm.

Contact: ladyjay@uniteddivas.com

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Trace Palmer - Glass Jewels karmakulture.com - LA

After winning a green card in the lottery, Trace Palmer immigrated to the United States in 1996 from Belfast, Ireland. While living in Eugene, Oregon, she became inspired by the art of glass blowing. Trace began experimenting with the glass medium creating her own self-taught style. Her original glass jewels are combined with designed necklaces crafted with materials such as suede and leather, sterling silver, and semi-precious stone beaded necklaces. Her KarmaKulture line also includes enchanting rings, earrings and bracelets. Palmer's unique contemporary glass jewels are her interpretation of traditional Celtic mysticism. Her designs have been worn by Sharon Stone in Cold Creek Manor and Lisa Kudrow's Phoebe characters in "Friends." Other KarmaKulture-wearing celebrities include Hilary Duff, Pamela Anderson, Liza Minelli and Farah Fawcett.

Contact: trace@karmakulture.com

t.flynn designs - jewelry - LA

t.flynn designs are the passionate pairing of authentic gemstones and Trish Flynn's eye for style. Trish's necklaces, bracelets, earrings and belts blend the finest raw materials into classic, clean creations inspired by the easy elegance of her tight-knit group of Los Angeles girlfriends.

When not poring through the bins at local bead shops, Trish can be found working on her doctorate in health and cross-cultural psychology, recruiting business for her data analysis company called Data Divas, traveling around the world, or hiking the Los Angeles Mountains with
her 110-pound English lab.

Contact: trishflynn@sbcglobal.net

Whump Turbo Sound - Sound Reinforcement - LA

Contact: whumpturbosound@earthlink.net