the children's universe (CU)

Rocknoceros

As every family with youngsters in the DC area already knows, Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros) is three guys: Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie. After seeing them perform, there is no denying that they are not a typical trio. Together, Rocknoceros is able to cover a dizzying range of musical styles in each set. From Tin Pan Alley to the shores of Jamaica, Rocknoceros hops from genre to genre like a toad on summer asphalt.

Juggle This

An outrageously good time awaits you at the next Fly by Night show! American comedians Stephen King and Ryan Dekoe of  Boston, Massachusetts have been performing their on-the-edge brand of “Dangerous Comedy” since 1990. This odd and  hilarious duo combine a bizarre mix of stand up comedy,  juggling, sideshow antics, and "other various skills and  proficiencies," into one extremely popular and unforgettable show.

Sol Driven Train

Sol Driven Train is a band in motion. Perpetually piling on and off the bus, the momentum of their hard work and heart-felt music propels the group upward. Stylistically the band “seamlessly mixes Allmanesque Southern rock, languid world-beat, swampy funk and downright catchy melodies as they swap lead singers and instruments. A punchy horn section adds an extra dimension of sweaty soul to the genre-blurring jam party” (Atlanta Creative Loafing, 11/21/06). www.soldriventrain.com

Spoon Fight

Luke, Isaac and Jake have been playing music together since they first picked up their instruments -- years before the seed of Spoon Fight was planted in the womb of imagination and unleashed upon the world. They play a set of uplifting rock songs that make you feel good, and unable to resist the urge to move. They write all of their songs together as a band, and the result is a collection of songs that contain the awesome sound of three best friends playing music.

Colt Coates

Colt Coates is an 18 year old singer/songwriter from Patrick County, Virginia ranging his style from the honest of blues, gritty/skanky funk and reggae, and laid back mellow strums with easy vocals all the way to the raw power of rock and all played on an acoustic guitar backed up on electric by his brother, Mason Coates.

Colt has been with many bands such as C.C. Coates Band, The Joyful Noise, Cure My Enemy, and Divide and has played all around the Patrick/Henry County and Floyd County, VA area as well as Myrtle Beach, SC. He has been on stage over 100 times and has fans and audiences of every age, shape, size, color, and hairstyle. He has also shared the stage with bands and hometown hereos including: The Wildlife, Alliens, Poverty Level, Of Glass and Marrow and more...

Mason Coates
Mason Coates is a 16 year old guitarist and, despite his age, has the amazing ability to captivate an audience with his instrument. Also orginating from Patrick County, VA, he has played guitar for bands including Cure my Enemy, C.C. Coates Band and currently for Colt Coates. He has been on stage over 50 times.

The YOYO Players

The YOYO Players (Youth On the Yard Outreach) is the youth division of Drama on the Yard Productions (a neighborhood non equity theater who's home is at the Dumas Center for artistic and Cultural Development in the historic Gainsboro district of NW Roanoke (VA). The YOYO's  first production was in the summer of 2001, since then they have performed numerous plays ranging from original works such as Once Upon A Starfish and Hey Rip What's Been Happening  to Godspell and Your a Good Man Charlie Brown, The youth are exposed to all aspects of the theater. With each production they are encouraged to help with the costumes, set, programs and marketing the play as well as assist with the lighting and sound cues. The Plays seen here at the Floyd Fest are products of the YOYO Players Summer Workshop headed by Artistic Youth Director Lisa Turpin- Gabourel and Music Director William Penn. For more information about the YOYO Players or Drama On The Yard Productions please contact Lisa Turpin-Gabourel or William Penn @ 108 Henry Street NW  Roanoke, VA 24016

Children's Radiant Yoga

Celebrate the sunrise and connnect with your spirit with yoga poses, movements, songs and games for children of all ages! Radiant Child Yoga increases self-esteem, nurtures the body and helps to reduce anxiety through Kundalini yoga.

Children's Radiant Yoga is provided by Deanna Huba, owner of Body Mind Spirit, a yoga and healing arts center in Charlottesville, VA.  Deanna is devoted  to her spiritual path, walking gently on the earth, and spending time with her wonderful family.

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