BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.yoshis.com/oakland//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.5// X-WR-CALNAME:www.yoshis.com/oakland X-WR-CALDESC:www.yoshis.com/oakland X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Pacific BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130524T083157CEST-7190VWkJJF@www.yoshis.com/oakland DTSTAMP:20130524T060557Z DESCRIPTION:\nYoshi's is honored to introduce the fast rising artist from O akland\, CA\, Mara Hruby. She arrived on the scene at the start of 2010\, playing shows throughout the Bay Area\, and on November 30\, she released her debut EP\, From Her Eyes. Mara worked on this EP for nine months to wh ich she applied her multi-talented dedication to recording\, arranging\, a nd engineering her own work. She had previously performed on stage with a Bay Area dance company\; fate would prepare her for this path. \; She has chosen to speak through music in order to connect with those of us who love music. "\;From Her Eyes"\; is now a highly celebrated EP tha t has captured attention from around the world.\n\nDuring an interview wit h a local entertainment magazine\, Mara was asked to describe her sound:&n bsp\; &ldquo\;My sound/style comes from what I have experienced in life.&n bsp\; I feel my sound is organic\, distinct\, melodic\, eclectic\, and fil led with sensitivity. \; To say the least\, I&rsquo\;d call my music a melodic melting pot.&rdquo\;\n\nThe current practice of recording &ldquo\ ;covers&rdquo\; of well known music by well loved artists\, has led to som e very creatively unique results. \; The surprise breakthrough of Les Nubians&rsquo\; version of Sade's mellow and soulful ballad\, "\;The S weetest Taboo\,"\; helped their American debut album\, Princesses Nubi ennes\, to achieve a higher position on the Billboard charts than any othe r French-language album had in the previous decade.\n\nThe seven tracks on her "\;From Her Eyes"\; EP represent the genesis of the view from Mara&rsquo\;s eyes of the various works of her favorite male artists.&nbs p\; Each song is connected to a memory experience in Mara&rsquo\;s young l ife. \; The beauty and elegance of Van Hunt&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Character &rdquo\;\, Bob Marley&rsquo\;s love for Jah\, Mos Def&rsquo\;s soulful poe try\, André\; 3000&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Take Off Your Cool&rdquo\;\, Jam iroquai's "\;Alright"\;\, as well as D&rsquo\;Angelo&rsquo\;s &ldq uo\;Send It On&rdquo\; and The Roots "\;Stereolab"\; &ndash\; are all examples of art forms from today&rsquo\;s exceptional musicians.\n\nMa ra Hruby is a mesmerizing artist who performs on stage with poise and grac e. \; You will be surprised to discover how naturally her music will e nter your heart and bring out love and inspiration. DTSTART:20130123T200000 DTEND:20130123T213000 DURATION:PT3H LOCATION:Oakland SUMMARY:Mara Hruby w/ The Park END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR