Julie Jizrawi's vocal coach, Pollyanna Bush, unhesitatingly describes Julie as a singer of "power, grace and beauty."  Julie, 17, of Petaluma changed her world. Initially a classical opera singer, she made the bold move into the unchartered areas of popular-style singing. Moving to chest singing, microphone use and stage presence, Julie persevered. Along the way, Julie began songwriting and dancing. When there is a course change, Julie tackles the challenges and finds opportunities in each new song and step. Julie will be joined at KIDZSTOCK by the accomplished pianist and composer, Joshua Witt, age 13.

Matt Jaffe of Mill Valley, age 15, says the hardest thing about composing music is the endless possibility. As a songwriters, sometimes he feels powerless to get it all on paper. Matt began studying classical violin at age 5. In sixth grade he started playing guitar, mandolin and piano. Since age 11, he has performed regularly at open mics in Fairfax including BookBeat and The Sleeping Lady. He has won Best Original Song and Best Performance at recent West Coast Songwriters Competitions and has been a featured performer at Sweetwater Station, Starry Plough, and Country Joe McDonald's Music Hall. Guitarist Stevie Coyle says, "He's got an innate sense of music. And not just melody. The kid writes delicious, angular chord sequences and delightfully abstract lyrics as well." Robin Williams has compared him to a young Bob Dylan, and Narada Michael Walden has likened him to a young Sting. Matt is currently at work on his first CD of original songs.

Teddy Breck, age 12, of Kentfield always seemed to have a guitar in his hands ever since he was a toddler. If wasn't a ukulele, it was a cardboard guitar. Surrounded by music in his family with multi-generations holding jam sessions at family get-togethers, music is just part of his being. By five he was taking guitar lessons and jamming with Tim Cain.  Mature beyond his years, Teddy says music is a problem solver, soother and healer. But most importantly, it is something he loves. "We (kids) just need to keep listening to music and share our music. Music makes a difference."

KIDZSTOCK debuts in Fairfax on June 19^th, 2010, 11 am - 7 pm (doors open at 10 am.) This is the first all day outdoor youth concert to showcase Marin County young musicians, ages 6-18, with a guest performance by world-renowned musician, JOAN BAEZ. Young musicians will be performing music from all genres; marimba, rock, opera, folk, blues, jazz, hip hop and more. Kidzstock will held in the wooded canyon behind Cascade Canyon School, 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Festival includes carnival games, open mic, face painting, henna tattoos, raffle, vendor booths, natural foods and an interactive community art project. Tickets: 0-5 free, kids $10, adults 18+ $25 from www.inticketing.com or at door. Kidzstock is a benefit for the non profit Cascade Canyon School.Community support for Kidszstock has come from every area of Marin County. Major local sponsors include The Good Earth, Stapleton School of Music, Marin Airporter, Local Music Vibe, Bananas at Large, Mill Valley Refuse, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Fairfax Lumber and Music Plus Events. 

Call 415-339-8488 or go to www.ccskidzstock.org for information about KIDZSTOCK and ticketing. To learn about sponsor and vendor opportunities contact Heidi Keller-Lenihan at heidi@ccskidzstock.org or call (415) 847-7546. Fan us on Facebook. Cascade Canyon School is a non-profit 501c (3) organization, located at 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA. 94930

 

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