Grain of Sand Reunion Concert

Show Title: A GRAIN OF SAND REUNION CONCERT TRIO
featuring Nobuko Miyamoto, Chris Iijima, and “Charlie” Chin
Pioneering Asian American Music Trio Reunites after Twenty Years

Description: Great Leap is proud to present the Grain of Sand Reunion Concert. Nobuko Miyamoto, Chris Iijima and Charlie Chin recorded the seminal Asian American album, “A Grain of Sand” in 1973. Their music played an integral role in the burgeoning Asian American Movement of the time. Their songs became anthems for social and political change. Their music brought our struggles closer to home and played an important role in helping to forge unity among people of color. Nobuko, Chris and Charlie will perform original songs from the 70s that are as meaningful now, as they were then. With humor and passion they share stories of their experiences, passing wisdom to a new generation.

Since October 1997, the trio has performed at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, UC Santa Cruz, La Pena Cultural Center, University of Massachussetts-Amherst, Japan America Theatre, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Length of Performance: 1 1/2 to 2 hours

Technical Requirements:

• Stage - 25’ wide x 15’ deep
• Three stools
• Sound system and monitors - good for music, 5-6 mikes with boom stands
• Lighting (for large stages)

Fresnels: Front wash (warm & cool, Rosco 16 and Rosco 51 or equivalent) Blue back wash (R80 Primary Blue or equiv) Red center area, frontal, midstage (R 26 Light Red or equiv) Ellipsoidals: Tight center special, frontal, slightly downstage (R 339 Broadway Pink or equiv.) Tight center special, downspot, same area (Lee 181 Congo Blue or center special, frontal, slightly downstage and R16 Light Amber).

• Two stage technicians - lighting technician, sound technician
• Slide or Eiki video projector and screen
• Water for the artists

At least 3-4 hours for tech are needed the day of show; lighting focus, sound check, and rehearsing cues. Dressing rooms or some type of accommodation is needed for artists to change and prepare. Arrangements can be made for locations that do not meet the minimal technical requirements.

Great Leap is a member of the California Arts Council Performing Arts Touring and Presenting Program.

For more information, please contact Great Leap at (213) 250-8800 or email us at booking@greatleap.org.