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Allie "Gator" Ray
This talented young star plays back up Mother Drum at performances and will be featured on the next album currently in production. As well as singing, she also plays the Native American Flute, the Japanese Taiko Drum, the Japanese Flute, the modern flute, and the piano. She is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation.
Currently, Allie is pursuing a Fashion Design / Costuming Degree at Palomar College, San Marcos, CA. Her desire is to work on movie sets and Broadway Productions.
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Eric Ray and David Caldon
2007 West Coast Pow Wow Cruise
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While performing at the 2008 Indigenous People's Days in Nevada City, I came across a drum maker named David Ferrier who was selling these amazing drums. Later that day, I introduced my Recording Engineer and Percussionist, Weston Ray, to David and his drums. After playing several of the drums, Weston settled into one that he preferred. It is now a part of Gvwi Music for performances and recordings.
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Eric Ray (Gvwi) and Arvel Bird
2006 West Coast Pow Wow Cruise
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Dusk to Dawn Album Creators
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