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Frankie Palmer plays eclectic original acoustic music that draws influences from American Depression-era traditionals to '70s folk singers such as Neil Young, Paul Simon and Nick Drake. Not content with simple love songs or three-chord progressions, Palmer brings the listener through a lyrical, dream-like state of imagery and musical storytelling. All of it is created through a multi-layered bed of lush dulcimers, guitar, banjos, alternate tunings and whispered harmonies. Palmer was recently featured at CMJ 2005 in New York and continues to tour the West Coast. He is originally from Eugene, Oregon, and is currently living in Los Angeles. www.westernrock.net

Hector Crisantes is a Mexican-American singer/songwriter who was raised between Nogales, Arizona, and Culiacan, Sinaloa (Mexico). As a youngster Crisantes was inspired by watching his father's rock group and was fascinated with the adrenaline rush of performing live on stage. Without any formal lessons he skillfully learned to play instruments that include the guitar, keyboard, drums and vocals. He discovered that the best form of expression for himself lay in the purest Anglo form of pop-rock, but he writes and composes his songs in both English and Spanish, showing his versatility and strong connection to his roots. All of the songs prepared for his debut album are a product of his experiences and his vision of the most real and genuine love possible.

At only 19 years old, LA native Ilsey Juber is gaining acclaim in the music industry. Her unique voice, which has been described as "intimate and vulnerable with a gutsy dynamic edge," and her compelling writing style have left many wondering how such a young soul could possess the depth and clarity that live in her songs. She began writing songs at 14 and was soon playing open mic nights around LA before moving on to regular gigs in venues such as McCabe's, Genghis Cohen and Highland Grounds. At 15, she sold two songs to the Otter Pop Popsicle Company who put her in a studio to record them for animation on their website. Juber has recently become a member of BMI.

Ian Hopkinson is one of Australia's most promising young singer/songwriters and is a well known figure in his home town of Sydney, Australia. The last four years have been hugely productive for Hopkinson as he has spent most of this period in the U.S., but he has also made numerous visits to Europe, Asia and Australia. His latest EP, Strangers to Ourselves (2005), was co-written and produced in the States with George Merrill. Recently Hopkinson sang on music for the forthcoming Australian film Little Fish, starring Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Sam Neil and Dustin Nguyen. www.ianhopkinson.com