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BlackRaven

Native American Music Awards 07' Nominee

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FIRST FLIGHT CD - $15.00 at cdbaby.com
FIRST FLIGHT CD - $15.00 at cdbaby.com
BLACKRAVEN’S Debut Release "FIRST FLIGHT" - Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music
Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music - Dynamic melodies on Native American flutes & backdrops of guitars, bass, keyboards, drums & percussion. Ranging from contemporary ballads to traditionally inspired songs.
A beautiful & esoteric flute album that rocks and it will send you on a deep journey. No more "New Age Sleepytime Flute Music". This album has a balance of beauty & power that is sure to please!
Whispering Wind Magazine 11/27/07
Audio Review: by Gene M. Bates
’First Flight’: Blackraven
Category: Contemporary/ New Age/ Instrumental
Buttonhooks Music CD/Copyright 2007
One of the best contemporary flute CD’s of 2007, Blackraven’s debut is dazzling! A clever confection of contemporary instrumentation and Native American flute, Blackraven’s music is full of color and light. Dan Hicks’ flute sails above each alluring track, drawing us into the lush musical landscapes painted with each and every note. The playing is clean, the songwriting impeccable, and the accompaniment balanced and restrained.
A well-deserved nod should be given to producer/ engineer Charles Button as well as special guests, world percussionist, Will Clipman and guitarist extraordinaire, Aaron White (of ’Burning Sky’ fame) for their contributions.
What an amazing album! Favorites ’cuts’ include,"Running Horse", a marvelous track entitled, "My Love"and the colorful Button/Hicks composition,"The Irish in Me". A marvelous mix of ’today and traditional’, Blackraven’s, "First Flight" is ’first rate’!
Two Native American Music Award Nominations in 2007
Nominated For "Debut Group Of The Year" at the Native American Music Awards 2007
Daniel Hicks Nominated for "Native Heart" at the Native American Music Awards 2007
While currently on a selective performance schedule, BlackRaven is available for bookings by calling (928) 852-0294, or by email [email protected]
Will Clipman wrote:
On its debut CD First Flight, Blackraven (the Native American Music Award 2007 ® nominated duo of Daniel Hicks and Charles Button) takes the unique sound of the Native American flute in imaginative new directions, weaving its evocative melodic voice as the unifying thread into a fresh sonic fabric that embraces elements of folk, rock, and world music. The highly personal flute stylings of Daniel Hicks blend seamlessly with the guitar, bass, and keyboard textures of co-composer and producer Charles Button, ably accompanied by multiple Grammy® Nominees Will Clipman on pan-global percussion and Aaron White on guitar, along with a stellar cast of supporting players. As Gene M. Bates of Whispering Wind Magazine writes: “First Flight is first rate!” (117 words) © 2007 Will Clipman
Blessings to all & to all a good Flight!
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Member Since: 12/15/2006
Band Website: You Are Looking At It!
Band Members:
Daniel Hicks - All Native American Flutes

Charles Button - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion

Will Clipman - Percussion & Drums

Aaron White - Guitars on "The Irish In Me"

Richard Kosinski - Keyboards on "First Flight"

Danii Odudua - percussion on "This Way"

Mark Thomas - Guitars on "Josiah's Dream" "My Love" "The Irish In Me"

George Quirin - Guitars on "Spanish Heart"

Josiah Hicks - Vocals on "Josiah's Dream"

Buddha & Buddy vocals on "Wolf Tracks"

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Sounds Like: BlackRaven makes the commitment to be completely original & therefore we sound like Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music - Check It Out!

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CHECK OUT WHAT SOME OF OUR FANS HAVE TO SAY

Myspace Letter of the Month 8/6/2007

DreamCatchers Ink
2 Aug 2007 9:56 P As Blackraven began to play "My Love" a song on the flute, I kneeled on one knee and she said yes the heavens clapped with thunder. And sent fireworks of lighting throughout the skies, the tear of angles fell ever so softly in the rain. It was a beautiful day to walk with beauty in our hearts. To open my eye to my soon to be wife, with Sedona and all the elements as the back drop the red earth, the rain from the sky, the wind in the flute and the lighting that could start any mans heart on fire. And to think this was just one day to the rest of my life. Anyone can walk this way and with me on this place we call mother earth. Just stop the anger, hate, resentments, and just learn to love, your self, one another, and most in important a higher power. To recognize something greater than yourself and your wants that you so often call needs………

Myspace Letter of the month 4/13/2007

DANIEL, IT IS AN HONOR MY BROTHER. I WAS TAKEN BACK WHEN I SAW MY NAME ON MYSPACE. ONLY FAMILY AND A FEW FRIENDS HAVE THAT. NOW I AM PLEASED TO HAVE YOU AS MY FRIEND.

THANK YOU DANIEL FOR THE GIFTS. IT IS MY DESIRE TO REPAY YOU WITH GIFTS OF MY OWN TO YOU SOMEDAY. I HAVE NO REAL TALENT BUT I CERTAINLY CAN PRAY AND BE A GOOD FRIEND.

BEFORE I GO I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR MUSIC MOVED ME. I WANTED SO MUCH TO PUT IT ON MY SITE AS MY PROFILE SONG. THERE IS THIS SENSE OF KNOWING AND BELIEVEING WHEN I HEAR YOUR GIFT. WHAT A CREATION YOU ARE AND A BLESSING TO MY EARS AND SOUL. BLESSING MY BROTHER AND MY NEW FRIEND. THE BURNER

PS. DO YOU HAVE A BANNER I CAN ADD TO MY SITE? ALSO WITH YOUR PERMISSION I WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOU IN MY TOP FRIENDS LIST. I AM GOING TO START SPREADING THE WORD TONIGHT.

Myspace Comments & Letter of the Month as of 1-25-08

Arrow Space - Jul 2, 2007 12:24 AM
Stay tuned,..I will be over there at the Sun Dance Hollow Horns, and Crow Dogs,..great healing.Doksa ake,.. Richard

Lykke - Jul 7, 2007 9:31 AM
Hi Black Raven. Thanks for the accept. I like your music very much and I hope you win. Lots of luck from Lykke in Denmark.

ELIKSIR - Jul 26, 2007 3:12 AM
Thanks for tracking me down in this crazy creative jungle. And thanks for turning my attention to your music! You have my vote :) Your music is lovely, can’t wait to hit the replay-button. Blessings, xxx Eliksir

DreamCatc.. - Jul 28, 2007 1:07 AM
I truley want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are not just a friend your truley a brother I can’t wait until we meet again, I also hoping your going to get this message right now, and give me a call If not call me tomorrow. I don’t think I could of picked a better day,women,person(you), or place then I did today. Also thank you for setting up the restuarant reservation with tayna she gave us a beautiful spot to sit and have dinner and ended our night. Once again I can’t thank you enough for everything you did, Michelle and I feel everything couldn’t have been more perfect with out you there. Michelle and I are so happy that you become part of the beginning of our life,family together.p.s. If you are still awake our kids aren’t with us so go ahead and give us a call tonite. Sorry we didn’t meet up for drinks after dinner,We will defenitly meet up again......

Parijat - Jul 28, 2007 4:05 PM
Hi Daniel, I just listened to your flute playing. Beautiful tone you ve got. If I would choose to have flute on my recordings, your playing is definetly on the top of my list. Thank you. Take care, Love to you.Parijat

IRONWING Jul 30, 2007 5:49 AM
OK MR.HICKS I GOT THE EMAIL AND GOT IT DOWNLOADED AND GOT TO HEAR THE WHOLE THING I REALLY LOVE IT AND WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SENDING IT TO ME WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM THE DAYS OF T.O. MY FRIEND peace harmony and blessings....

Peter Phippen - Aug 5, 2007 1:00 PM
Hey Man, It went well with ED. I have a couple of wweks off then I’m out in NY. can’t wait. Hope you are well and I thank you for all your help in Utah. You play very well and I’m happy to call you my friend. All good to you and yours, Peter

Jamie Coon - Aug 6, 2007 4:58 PM
Congrats on the NAMMY nominations!! See ya at the award show:)

Aaron White - Aug 6, 2007 7:51 PM
Congratulations on your Nammy nomination, Aaron White

Peter Phippen - Aug 7, 2007 1:26 AM
Daniel, I wish you good luck...I see we are in the same list. Your friend, Peter

NATIVE HEART
1. Amo Chip Dabney “Beyond Words”
2. Daniel Hicks “First Flight”
3. David Claude Rogers “Songs of Joy & Comfort”
4. Peter Buffett “Spirit – The Seventh Fire”
5. Peter Phippen “Shadows of Dawn”
6. E. Cabezudo, J. Parodi, J. Juarez, The Whisper “Kokopelli’s Soul”

Tim Yett - Aug 7, 2007 8:25 AM
Daniel, congratulations on your nomination! First Flight deserves it. I’ll see you in New York. Blessings to you and your family.Tim Yett (2007 NAMA Nominee)

Wendy - Aug 9, 2007 7:00 AM
Wishing you all the best, love your flute playing, it’s all so very inspiring, thank you. blessings Wendy x

Inisian d.. - Aug 19, 2007 1:03 AM
O si yo! Cheers for adding me. Best wishes from Poland. Keep in touch, have a nice day! "Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi nihi"

STUDIO WEST MGMT. - Aug 20, 2007 1:22 PM
Thank you Daniel for all your support!!Congrats on your noms - much success to you all.....Karla Studio West Mgt Hot Springs, South Dakota

SRCole , .. Aug 28, 2007 6:53 PM
Hello Black Raven! I love your music! I can’t believe I never saw you the last four years I lived in Sedona. I just recently relocated to LA. Thunderbeat sent an email out to her list today asking to vote for you and of course I did. Your music is wonderful!!Best wishes, and many blessings to you and yours,Stacie

Airos - Aug 29, 2007 1:49 PM
Congratulations on your 2007 NAMMY nomination!-AIROS

Mystic Age Radio.. - Sep 2, 2007 6:06 AM
ATTENTION fans of Black Raven You can request their music at http://mysticageradio.com/playlist.php?letter=B any time there isn’t a regular show scheduled

Thyme Awaye - Sep 23, 2007 7:00 PM
Thank you for the friendship! Your music is beautiful! Best Wishes, Thyme Awaye

Coast To Coast - Oct 31, 2007 3:42 PM
Nice Music BlackRaven, Happy Halloween!Be sure to tune into tonight’s special Ghost To Ghost AM w/ Art Bell!Scare ya later! Muhahaha!

Rose - Nov 17, 2007 11:55 AM
Many wishes of success for you...thank you for creating such wonderful pieces and for sharing them with us...the beauty, wisdom, and mystery of the crow is eminating from your music...kinda wish I had one for a pet right now, since they don’t have a voicebox, I think they’d enjoy how you have given them the dignity of digging deeper into their psyche.

Norah Jones - Nov 20, 2007 12:02 PM
Love your Music. Thank you for support, have a good day. Norah

Khloe’ - Nov 26, 2007 7:29 AM
WELL WISHES AND MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS TODAY AND ALWAYS!! YOUR MUSIC IS PURE BRILLIANCE!! HAVE A GREAT CREATIVE WEEK!!!KHLOE’ xx

WGNBRNR - Nov 27, 2007 5:55 PM
DANIEL I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. I KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. BABY YOU ROCK!KEEP REACHING FOR THE STARS...

Adriana - Nov 29, 2007 11:30 PM
Hi, from the magical land of Romania! Thank you for letting me be part of your world! Never ending love and blessings, Adriana

GREEN JAY - Nov 29, 2007 9:25 PM
Thanks for the frindship Your songs are awsome. PEACE&LOVE2U

Jerry - Dec 9, 2007 9:44 PM
Excellent show Friday Night, it was a honor to film your concert.

Salma Hayek - Dec 15, 2007 8:11 AM
Thank you Daniel, and we shall do that. I actually have this cd and it’s beautiful

Arrow Space - Dec 25, 2007 5:34 PM
Hello yes your cd was great,..you have some great holidays,..hope to see you next summer

Lyssa Pri.. - Jan 21, 2008 1:04 PM
Black Raven has a God-given talent that is powerful. I love you guys so much...Lyssa

Felipe Rose - Jan 22, 2008 9:18 AM
A HO My Brother, you CD is awesome, I will post a blog on you later in the week. I’m also getting back into the studio with my producer Frosty Lawson, of Frostbiterecords.Recovery from a foot injury, I’m on the mend and taking advantage of the time off the road from Village People.Take care and I hope our paths cross sometime in the new year!All the best,Felipe Swift Arrow

Posted by Felipe Rose on March 2, 2008 - Sunday at 4:53 PM
Yo my brother, thank you, now my cousin Gilbert Gonzalez at UCLA hospital....he can speak now....I spoke to him for the first time since New Year’s Eve, since his car accident outside of Palm Springs....our prayer circle is now an active network around the country, dude, thank you....and thank you for your music....www.feliperose.com/prayercircle.
A HO
Felipe

BlackRaven’s Myspace Comments as of: 4-13-2007 30 Mar 2007 10:33 PM

Welcome to my growing circle of friends!!!! Your profile exudes such peace, such a sense of wellbeing. Your music is just beautiful!Be Well Enjoy this weekend! Keep Music Alive!!!!The mad soundman of AMS Systems

Johsu, 29 Mar 2007 7:52 PM

Hi BlackRaven,You sang the song of my husbands heart in Wolf Tracks.Have a great weekend full of Gods Blessings. Johsu

Original Message From: BlackRaven Date: Feb 12, 2007 2:48 AM

Hey Daniel… I’m the voice on those tracks and The Removal Act is my project. I listened to the music from the First Flight album and I found your flute style strong and thoughtful. Thanks for taking the time and for connecting.

JanelThe Removal Act

frontal a..http://www.myspace.com/thefrontalabsence
Date: 07 Feb 2007, 12:22 PM Subject: hi Body: Just wanted to say, I really love the song Wolve Tracks... Really Amazing! Love those sounds....., it’s just perfect! Makes me want to meet those animals in real live! Good job!Frontal Absence member Rob

Blue Stone Project..
10 Apr 2007 12:17 PM BlackRaven, Love hangin in Sedona, great place to be. Your music is really soothing. Very nice! Thanks for inviting us to check you out. Gary of Blue Stone Project

Handsome ..
10 Apr 2007 8:22 AM you got your groove on tight! peace and funk from WATTS, LA

d.little spotted horse
Feb 7 2008 12:16 PM
sup talented natives!! awsome music, keep on rockin! much love to you from your native sista. davidica

Lyssa Pridgen
Feb 7 2008 3:08 PM
You are such a blessing to me. My day wasn’t to good. I put one of you albums on and my mood is much better. Always a pleasing sound to the spirit...

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Record Label: Sacred Mountian Records / Blue Earth Records
Type of Label: Indie

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On its debut CD First Flight, Blackraven (the Native American Music Award 2007 ® nominated duo of Daniel Hicks and Charles Button) takes the unique sound of the Native American flute in imaginati...
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"A LAKOTA PRAYER"

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Posted by BlackRaven on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:17:00 PST

Seven Philosophies Of An Indian Man

First Philosophy - TO THE WOMEN   The cycle of life for the woman is the baby, girl, woman, and grandmother. These are the four directions of life. She has been given by natural laws the abilit...
Posted by BlackRaven on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:07:00 PST

Hehaka Sapa (Black Elk) Speaks: Hunkapi (Making Of Relatives Ritual)

..> He who is our Grandfather and Father has established a relationship with my people the Sioux. It is our duty to make a rite which should extend this relationship to the different people of d...
Posted by BlackRaven on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:08:00 PST

WHAT IS THE AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT?

  American Indian Movement PREAMBLE TO THE TRAIL OF BROKEN TREATIES MANIFESTO We need not give another recitation of past complaints nor engage in redundant dialogue of discontent. O...
Posted by BlackRaven on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:07:00 PST

WHAT IS A SOVEREIGN NATION?

  Sovereignty Has Always ExistedNative American tribes existed as sovereign governments long before European settlers arrived in North America. Treaties signed with European nations (and lat...
Posted by BlackRaven on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:50:00 PST

Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music-That's Black Raven!...

   "Contemporary Indigenous Flute Music-That's BlackRaven!...We express our truth through our music. We have enough guts to follow our dreams, and our dreams come true! said by Daniel H...
Posted by BlackRaven on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:13:00 PST

Where Were You Then! - Daniel In 1990 With Suicidal Tendencies!

That's right, Daniel on tour with the hardcore punk band Suicidal Tendencies in 1990!   " It was the Lights-Camera-Revolution tour" "I worked with the band Armored Saint ...
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