Annual Native REZ-olution Youth Concert rocks Tribal Fair for the 14th time!

Friday - September 20, 2024 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV was in full effect, boasting a new stage compliments of the Sky Ute Casino, and professional sound and lighting by MB Entertainment out of Farmington, N.M., all of which brought out the rockers and headbangers for the annual drug-and-alcohol free concert Sat., Sept. 7, at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio, Colo.
Rippy Williams and daughter Lola Williams, of Rippy & The Sillyettes opened the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV with originals composed by sisters Lola and Lilly (who was not present as she currently works in Montana).
Rippy and daughter Lola of Rippy and The Sillyettes, began the annual Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Icy Whisper of Flagstaff, Ariz., rock Colorado for their first time at the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Patrons of the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV helped themselves to the free swag given away at the Youth Concert. Wristbands, lanyards, stickers, and an exclusive concert poster for band signatures printed by Fresh Off the Press out of Durango, Colo.
Secret Earth from the San Felipe Reservation in N.M., brought their unique blend of metal, hip-hop and industrial the the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Celestial Exile of the San Carlos Pueblo, N.M., rocked into the Saturday evening at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, as part of the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Peer Recovery Coach, Preston Barry informed concert attendees of the resources and information provided for and available through the Southern Ute Behavioral Health Dept.
Sun down, horns up! Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV attendees rocked into the Colorado evening.
Jordan Steele, frontman of Lo Cash Ninjas hyped the crowd during their set, bringing their self-branded "punk ninjitsu" to the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
As the traditional bonfire was lit, patrons rocked into the evening, prior to the fireworks provided by J&M Displays, Inc. out of Keensburg, Colo.
Guest MC, Loren Anthony introduces, newly crowned Jr. Miss Southern Ute, who was in the pit, sans crown and sash, welcomed concert attendees to the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Ryan Yazzie, bassist of Existence A.D. out of Scottsdale, Ariz., strikes a glowing pose as he rocks the crowd at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds during the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Rockers jump into the circle pit, dusting it up, as Existence A.D. rocked the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV stage.
Existence A.D. fronted by Randi Curtis, flanked by Alondo Yazzie on guitar, brought plenty of energy to the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, as Warren Watchman on drums, and Ryan Yazzie on bass (not pictured) rocked with the band.
Existence A.D. poses with adoring fans after their blistering set at the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Guest M.C. Loren Anthony, actor, community activist, and motivational speaker kept the crowd engaged between sets, and assisted with the many give-aways at the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Hellthrone from phoenix, Ariz., closed out the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV with a song about the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the resilience of the Native American people, "We Are Here."
Hellthrone whipped the crowd at the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV into a frenzy as they created and awesome moshpit to close out the youth concert.
Hellthrone strike a pose with fans after their set at the close of the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Winner of the guitar giveaway, Shania Jones reaches for her brand new Jazzmaster guitar, compliments of Main Street Music in Aztec, N.M.
The 2024 Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV would not be possible without the help of volunteers, Colton Ashley, Elliott Hendren, Christian Heart, Jolene Martinez, Katie Whiteskunk, and Tamara Turner, who assisted Robert Ortiz, who has been putting on the youth concert since 2006. Countless other people, and tribal departments also made this year's youth concert a success. Look for a letter of thanks for all those who helped in the Oct. 4, 2024 issue of The Southern Ute Drum.
Winners of the guitar give away and koRn cocnert ticket giveaways, join volunteers and members of the band Hellthrone for one last photo to close out the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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Youth Concert debuts new stage and boasts professional sound

The Native REZ-olution Youth Concert XIV presented seven native rock, punk, and metal bands as part of the 102nd Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair & Powwow, Sat., Sept. 7 at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio. The annual youth concert rocked on a brand new stage compliments of the Sky Ute Casino Resort, and christened by metal, and boasted professional sound and lighting provided by MB Entertainment out of Farmington, NM. A prayer was offered for the youth concert by Chairman of the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council, Auq-uwey O’John. The free concert brought in bands from Arizona and New Mexico to perform, which included Rippy & The Sillyettes from Gallup, N.M., Icy Whisper from Flagstaff, Ariz.,  Secret Earth from the San Felipe Pueblo, N.M., Celestial Exile from the San Carlos Apache Reservation, Ariz., Lo Cash Ninjas from the Four Corners, Existence A.D. from Scottsdale, Ariz., and Hellthrone from Phoenix, Ariz. The drug and alcohol free concert began in 2006 by Robert Ortiz., and is still going strong with over 70 bands performing on the Native REZ-olution Youth Concert stages over the years.

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