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2012 Marathon Course Map with Timeline
2012 Marathon Course Detour Map (Coming soon)
2012 Marathon Street Closures (Coming Soon)
One of the great things about the 2011 event was the outpouring of support from the Oakland Community from Citizens to local bands to different entertainment acts. We are working on getting more acts for 2011 but here is a sample of who is going to be on the course thus far.
If your act wants to participate e-mail tsvedock@yahoo.com.
FLEETING TRANCE - JACK LONDON SQUARE/5K
Fleeting Trance is the creation of Manasseh (Ma' NASA) Bernal, a Bay Area-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. A musical collage of styles, influences and instrumentation depending on the song, Fleeting Trance refuses definition, category and genre.
Manasseh Bernal (vocals/guitar)
Craig Koozer (bass)
Daren Wilerson (drums)
Scott Robertson (guitar)
John Howard (pedal/lap steel)
Fleeting Trance performs all over the world. To contact for press, touring information, and booking,
EMERYVILLE TAIKO
Emeryville Taiko is a community-based non-profit organization which provides instruction for both beginning and experienced taiko players and also offers students an opportunity to perform at community and private events. More information on classes and scheduling Emeryville Taiko for your event can be found at etaiko.org or by emailing info@etaiko.org.
BASEBALL OAKLAND AND THE GREEN STAMPEDE - MILE 5 (HALF) - MILE 18 (FULL)
The BaseballOakland and The Green Stampede is having a "fanfest" party at Mile 5 (Half) & 13 (Full) on race day. There will be limited amount of hot dogs, shirts and prizes to give away to the public while A's bleacher crews will be on hand cheering on the runners with our drums. A's fans "fanfest" celebrating the ORF.
FIRE ARCH - 7TH STREET
Come join us down at The Crucible as we support Oakland Marathon participants as they make their way down 7th street. (around 9:30ish) Thelocal rock n’ roll band ARIEL will be joining us on The Crucible’s stage on 7th @ Union. And of course, The Crucible will be ready to cheer on runners the only way we know how…with fire!
The Crucible
1260 7th Street
Oakland, CA 95607
www.thecrucible.org
BEEBE MEMORIAL CHOIR - MILE 1 (HALF)
Lookout for an inspirational start to the Half Marathon as within the first mile The Psalms of Praise Choir of Beebe Memorial Cathedral will be singing! We strive for excellence in our music and attempts to deliver a blessing to God in the form of Praise. We also minister to the people by the Word through song. It is the intent of this music ministry to provide a sound like you’ve never heard before. Psalms of Praise sings contemporary and traditional selections that meet the needs of the seeker and believers of the 21st century church. Our purpose is to usher in L.I.F.E. is a Cathedral Experience – Loving God, Inspired Fellowship, Expanding the Kingdom.
HARKENBACKS - MAIN STAGE
Appalachian-urban folk heroes, the Harkenbacks play a brand of music that, while steeped in mythic Americana , still decisively confronts the modern age. Trusting in wooden instruments and in their own voices, they sing traditional songs penned yesterday alongside contemporary material written before your grandmother was born. Fiddle, guitar, mandolin and upright bass figure prominently in their arrangements, while occasional blasts of harmonica, tambourine and even kazoo lend an element of surprise. They clap, stomp, crow and croon, Corry-Jo’s enchanting melodic tenor stitched deftly through the high and low harmonizing vocals of brothers Paul and Jeremiah.
Their new album, recorded in Oakland on all analog equipment is titled "A Treasury of the Familiar" is available on Itunes, CD baby, and Amazon, and at their shows. www.theharkenbacks.com
BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN - MANDELA PARKWAY
The Oakland Running Festival's marathon and half marathon will make it's way past BSK on March 27th!! We are an official "cheering station" and an excellent spot to watch the estimated 7,000 runners come down the parkway!
The first 25 customers on March 27th that tell their server, "I love the Oakland Running Festival" will receive a free classic "waffle" t-shirt with their meal. We have to let the runners know they're in "Sweet West Oakland"!
DJ Divinity will rock Mandela Parkway with plenty of old school vinyl love for every last runner and spectator!
Brown Sugar Kitchen's army of honorary "Waffeliers" will be suppling water and snacks to those runners in need!
SMOKIN' ROOTS CREW - JACK LONDON SQUARE
Smokin' Roots Crew is rated one of the best alt-folk/roots bands in the Bay Area by Deli Magazine. With an album expected this summer, you can see and hear more at: www.reverbnation.com/smokinrootscrew.
ARIEL - OUTSIDE THE CRUCIBLE
ARIEL is an East Bay rock band known for their original songs and exciting live performances. Featuring the music of award winning songwriters JJ Jenkins (vocals and guitar/keys) and George Petersen (vocals and drums), ARIEL is currently performing with JX Loeb on guitar and Bryan Weiss on bass in support of their latest CD “Sure Thing, You Bet!” ARIEL has received considerable radio support with songs “Crank Up the Victrola” and “Zombies” both locally and nationally. Along with songs from “Sure Thing,” ARIEL will preview songs from their next disc. ARIEL has won several honors for their live shows including the East Bay Express’s Best of the East Bay in 2007 & 2008. You can check ARIEL out at:www.myspace.com/arielrockstheworld
CURTIS LAWSON - MAIN STAGE
Curtis Lawson is an accomplished composer and writer in addition to being a multi-talented entertainer. his composition "My Woman,My Girl,My Wife," has been recently re-released on CD along with 45 R&b favorities. More CD's are in the works and will include "My Town" on a new release. Other songs Lawson has written include "Feel For You (but i can't reach you) "Putting My Love On The Line", and "Time To Hold You". Versatility: Lawson's universal appeal has thrilled crowds throughout the Bay Area and California, as well as other states. Well traveled, Lawson was one of the first R&b bands to play in So. Lake Tahoe, playing for 5 years at The High Sierra. He has performed twice in Hawaii, and has played in Aspen and Teluride, Colo. Lawson has performed as the headliner in many blues festivals. Alway's a master showman and fine entertainer, Lawson dresses for the spotlight, charming his audiences with colorful costumes and his "down home" warmth and humor.
DYNAMIC TRUTH
Dynamic Truth consists of six men from the San Francisco Bay Area. Bound by their passion for music, this group seeks to both honor and further the proud creative history of their home. Through the strength of their lyrics and melodies, these musicians tell their story. Tapping into the diversity of their backgrounds and personalities, this group aims to please ears, move bodies, and in doing so, empower minds.
Driven by Gordon Battles’ incendiary lyrics and a smooth rhythm section led by Sam Schwartz on guitar, this band seeks to fully embody its name. Their songs present a familiar message, one of unity, gratitude, and an enduring love of life. Heavily rock-influenced and with overtones of both funk and R n’ B they created their own, fresh, hip-hop sound.
In only their first year together, DT has shared the stage with such Bay Area hip hop luminaries as Rappin’ 4 Tay and Yukmouth. They have performed at venues across the bay area including the Blue Lagoon, DNA Lounge, and most recently Elbo Room. Their debut album, "Dynamic Truth" (2011), is available on iTunes.
For more information, please visit www.thedynamictruth.com
THE QUIET IS KEPT
The Quiet is Kept has spent the past six months making a not-so-quiet debut playing around the east and west bays. This three piece rhythm-based group combines a wide range of styles including folk, hip hop, ska, punk, funk and even some polka to create a truly unique, high energy sound. Blending acoustic with electronic, QiK live shows keep audiences on their toes as the music weaves in and out of twangy 2-steps to grimy hip hop beats to heavy driving rock and roll and even a poppy love song. The Quiet is Kept is excited to be a part of the Oakland Marathon by giving the runners an extra shot of musical adrenaline to start off the race!
HEMORAGE
Hemorage was founded in 2007 at a high school in San Francisco, California. We’re a four-piece Crossover Punk-Metal band from different countries (Philippines, Cambodia, and Nepal) brought together by rock-and-roll. With Stitch on Lead Guitar/Vocals, Toby on Rhythm Guitar, Sahaj on the Bass, we go thrashing about everywhere into the bars and venues with a DIY attitude.
JUICE MUSIC
Juice Music (www.Juicemusic.org) plays music to make their listeners move. Juice plays off the beaten track numbers and well known classics from the American songbook of R&B, soul, blues and funk. From R&B classics by Ray Charles and Big Mama Thornton to funky soul from James Brown or bluesy jazz from the Crusaders and perhaps a rock number from the Stones. Juice
plays music that will move the audience onto their feet and keep them moving.…helpful additional energy for the runners at the marathon, their fans and spectators.
The band is comprised of: Tara Richter Armstrong, the most soulful singer from the land of Aus; John "the axeman" Axzon on sax; Cayford Burrell, Bass; Brent Donaldson, keys; Dave McKenzie, guitar; Enrique "switchblade" Salmon, trombone; Marc Schneider, drums.
THREAT LEVEL ORANGE
Threat Level Orange, a cover band based in the East Bay.
Our selection of approximately 30 songs includes classic rock tunes from The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, The B-52s, Chuck Berry, Steve Miller and others. The soundtrack on this YouTube is a four minute sampler of some of our songs.
We've played at charity fundraisers, community events, celebrations and local venues. Would love to play at yours. - Bill, Glen, Lori, Julie and Phil
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