Hi, this Daina Shukis and I started the band "Daina and the Tribe" in 1982 in New York City. My first gigs were at Folk City, Trude Hellers "Playroom", Max's Kansas City building up to the Café Lone Star opening for Jaco Pastorious, Soundscape, The Bottom Line opening for James Cotton, Magique, The Red Parrot, CBGB's and other hot spots in New York which feature original bands. I was on the scene at the beginning of the New Wave Pop Culture living on the lower East Side, a block away from NYU and received a BFA in Dance/Drama. Some of my songs were incorporated into a play for Off Broadway productions at the La MaMa theatre. Dancing was always a big part of my shows and I danced professionally in the New York area with the best musicians direct from the Middle East, learning how to play finger cymbals and later incorporating bells, percussion and finger cymbals into my band performances. I met Jeremy Steig, Gene Perla and Don Alias when they played with Elvin jones at Skidmore College where I had a job accompanying modern dance classes. I met many jazz masters and they were always very supportive of my creative work. I hope you enjoy this creative mix of exceptionally talented musicians. Love the sound of the flute,the texture of it is very much like jethro tull.The very 70's sounding vocal production and the prog rock styled drum energy makes this sound very striking.The overall tone this carries is very psychadelic,love the way the singer adds vibrato,very avant garde.The bands direction is fresh,lots of influences from the early 70's here ,from hawkwind to jethro to a slightly anarchic streak,so eclectic.The flute sounds great combines with this singers voice. (review of "News Rap") November 24, 2013 crowd review - reverbnation I like the sound of this now. The live-lounge sweet electric guitar at the very beginning of the song sounds pretty good. Then the introduction with the woman singing and the beat of those sweet drums! Whoa this is pretty good track! Oh god, that sweet bass too I can't believe I missed that too! Forgive me, the bass player of this song. Anyway, I live the fact that there's no chorus to this song, just a solo of instrumentals. Especially that sweet bass, man. That bass solo is just brilliant. Then the intro of the vocals again. The low tone of the bass, the high guitar and vocals, plus the sweet beat of the drums compliment each other better than the colors of the American flag. And wow, that ending too, that was live?! that was amazing, that was definitely a 10/10 and I've only ever given a 10/10 once before, to a track much similar to this, sweet bass and sweet instrumentals. Anyhow, 10/10 well played! (review of" Movie Show") November 24, 2013 crowd review - Reverbnation The prelude of the song the presence of the rhythms and blues of the guitar combined with the accompaniment sets the tone for the artists voice. The songs melody speaks volumes of a live band at a chic and hip bar. Recommended for all music lovers! (crowd review of" Movie Show") To me the melodies at the beginning of the song are just so tuneful and interesting that actually make you want to listen more of the song. The vocals are so distinctive and rich that they just give you this wonderful and amazing feeling once the singer, starts to sing. The lyrics are so original and amusing that they make you think a lot about, what the message of the song is. The instrumental is very balanced and varied because it has all this different types of instruments playing in the background. The artist is very professional and creative once it comes to hitting the high notes. (crowd review of "Movie Show") Like that increadible, lead gootar, sondes kinda jazy, I could here the instuments, seperaly, and very clear , the beat starts slow and picks up, at a faster beat, the rhythem, is good , this track could deafently be a hit great qualitie song, (crowd review of" Movie Show") December 31, 2013 crowd review of "The First Time I Saw You Baby - Reverbnation “Potent song. The singing has an outstanding unity. The absolutely brisk percussion strategy maintained by the track was fun with its nifty, abstract contrast. The phrasing of this track was wonderful and the mellowness of the rhythm was remarkably rugged and dynamic. The action of the interlude was remarkable and the inspirational approach used by this song was great. The rhythm grows gracefully and the tune is really solidly exceptional. It was both otherworldly and original and the song had a very refined synth approach. A contemplative song that has good introspection.” December 31, 2013 crowd review of "The First Time I Saw You Baby - Reverbnation “the sound of the music seems to sneak up on you. the beat and the compelling music is very full. the tune at hande here is crafty and together, a well blended instrumental arrangement. this singer has creativity in here voice, she playus the words to this song. has a very attractive a personable voice. makes her performance very strong, shows a talented and gifted touch in this song.” December 31, 2013 crowd review of "The First Time I Saw You Baby - Reve “The lyrics to the song were quite original and thought-provoking. The lead vocal singer had a powerful voice that really delivered. The lyrics to the song were punchy and gave meaning to the overall song. The instrumental was beautifully played and the song is ready for mainstream media.” December 31, 2013 crowd review of "Letter to the President" - Reverbnation “Loving the snare hits that brings in the full beat! The clarinet/flute sounds is truly Celtic. The female vocalist has a 70's sound meets a Folksy band. The back up male vocals has a low grungy sound. The drummer is making such a happy rock upbeat to this whole song! The guitar is sometimes going along with the female vocalist and flute which makes it a little silly. I love it when the vocalist announces everybodys name who's playing each instrument! I had no idea this was live as it gets to the end!” December 31, 2013 crowd review of "Letter to the President" - Reverbnation “like the beat of the flute kind of a sound very funky sounds like a late 70s thing really jkinf of surreal and off key I do like it she does sound a bit like kate bush but it goes a bit like jethrol tull. as well like, her voice and I like the music as well sounds kinf ,of pagan as a whole different unusual fele to it its really unusual but the music is good.” It sounds wonderfully great. It has an acoustic melody technique and the accent was detailed; I appreciate how the rhythm and tempo bounce. It expands freely. It was delicious and thick with a wondrously stellar structure. The exceptionally raucous undercurrent design used by this song was creative and the beat sounds well flavored. (review of Love Potion, Wild Herb and Perfumed Smoke) November 22, 2013 crowd review - reverbnation I can really catch the beat on this song! I love the introduction. The artist is incredible and her tone is just amazing. The song is not coarse or dull. Its very catchy. It makes me want to dance. The tone is very mellow and warm. The structure of the song is also very well balanced. The dynamics of the song is the perfect balance of powerful. Its not too strong, it's just perfect! (review of Sex Goddess)