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2011 HEADLINERS
Jason Chen
Jason Chen is an unsigned artist, who has one of the biggest YouTube followings for his original music and covers. When not making music or videos, he is going to school at UCLA in his hometown of Los Angeles, CA and playing basketball which is his favorite sport. He cites Neyo, Mario Vasquez, and Jason Mraz to name a few as his musical influences. His music is available for purchase on iTunes, and he has a significant following at various online social network sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
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afterschoolspecial
Since their conception in 2007, afterschoolspecial has been on the rise in the Hip-Hop/Alternative Rock scene. Influenced by artists such as Linkin Park and Beastie Boys, and with their highly entertaining and adrenaline pumping performances they've been able to accomplish much in a short amount of time. Their success on stage mirrors their driven work ethic off stage, striving to collaborate with like-minded artists in the community. They have partnerships with Osiris Shoes, One Condom Campaign, and Future Rock Stars of America, and two 2009 San Diego Music Award Nominations. 2011 CelebrAsian is proud to have afterschoolspecial back as headliners for the festival.
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Olivia T
Born and raised in San Gabriel, California, Olivia T, 22, began her career as a musician, songwriter, and actress when she was 15 years old. She studied piano, violin, voice, guitar, and clarinet throughout her life. Among her accomplishments, Olivia has won international competitions with her groundbreaking vocals, toured the country as a solo artist and has been invited to sing the national anthem at Staples Center on several occasions. In 2007, while attending the University of California Los Angeles, she posted her first video on YouTube. Today, she has over 17 million views and loyal fans that have supported her since the start of her career. In addition to her own performances, Olivia is also a certified voice instructor. In the last six years, she has taught over 300 students.
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Gimikk
For over half a decade, Gimikk has been rockin' out Des Moines and the surrounding area, earning their reputation as "The Best Party Band in Des Moines". With quality originals from their 2008 self released album, "Kindred Puppet" and an upcoming, soon to be released, 2010 album Gimikk is guaranteed not to disappoint. CelebrAsian Entertainment is thrilled to have Gimikk back in the line up; as with their high-energy performance and amazing musical skills, Gimikk stays dedicated to bringing a pure rock sound that drives the heart of the Midwest.
www.gimikk.com
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LARRY BERENGUEL
Not at all a stranger to CelebrAsian, Larry is Des Moines' very own Asian musical celebrity. His musical roots range from American folk, Southern Rock, Latin, R&B, Reggae, Catholic church music, traditional Tagalog, to his own unique sound. You may spot him jamming out with anybody willing at various venues hosting Open Mic Nights. Be sure to catch Larry's performance during the fashion show.
www.larryberenguel.com
www.myspace.com/larryberenguel
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