Hasford Heights historically Grand Canyon is an unincorporated community in western Contra Costa County, California in the area of the city of Richmond.
History
The area began to be settled in the 1900s with pasturelands and farms. In the 1940s it was known as Grand Canyon where there was a park that area residents would visit to go on picnics and camping. A sanitarium and wellness center was located here as well. There was a stop on the East Shore and Suburban Railroad here as well. Later after the 1906 earthquake and especially the World War II housing boom in Richmond used up much of the available land, the hillside area was subdivided and houses were built.
The community is located on a ridge bordering San Pablo, Richmond, and the unincorporated territory of Alvarado Park and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The community is not a census designated place similar to North Richmond a nearby community.
History
The area began to be settled in the 1900s with pasturelands and farms. In the 1940s it was known as Grand Canyon where there was a park that area residents would visit to go on picnics and camping. A sanitarium and wellness center was located here as well. There was a stop on the East Shore and Suburban Railroad here as well. Later after the 1906 earthquake and especially the World War II housing boom in Richmond used up much of the available land, the hillside area was subdivided and houses were built.
The community is located on a ridge bordering San Pablo, Richmond, and the unincorporated territory of Alvarado Park and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The community is not a census designated place similar to North Richmond a nearby community.
Laxman Ganesh Thatte, also known as Kartar Singh Thatte, was a maverick Hindu right wing activist.
He contested several elections, either as a hobby or to make political points on a wider stage, but he always lost. He was an activist associated with Hindu Maha Sabha. He contested the first Indian Presidential Election in 1952 in which Rajendra Prasad was elected. He attracted notoriety for going to the office of Marathi daily Lok Satta with a cane in 1980s, and beating writer Vijay Tendulkar whose writing Thatte objected to, on the grounds that it hurt sentiments of Hindus.
He had adopted Sikh religion in 1970s so that he could carry weapons which Sikhs are allowed to carry on religious grounds, and taken the name Kartar Singh Thatte. He contested several elections under that name as well. But later he came back to Hindu religion and changed his name back to the original Lakshman Ganesh Thatte.
He contested several elections, either as a hobby or to make political points on a wider stage, but he always lost. He was an activist associated with Hindu Maha Sabha. He contested the first Indian Presidential Election in 1952 in which Rajendra Prasad was elected. He attracted notoriety for going to the office of Marathi daily Lok Satta with a cane in 1980s, and beating writer Vijay Tendulkar whose writing Thatte objected to, on the grounds that it hurt sentiments of Hindus.
He had adopted Sikh religion in 1970s so that he could carry weapons which Sikhs are allowed to carry on religious grounds, and taken the name Kartar Singh Thatte. He contested several elections under that name as well. But later he came back to Hindu religion and changed his name back to the original Lakshman Ganesh Thatte.
A metal band DeadXheaD is Megadeth fans project from Megadeth.ru/forums formed in the fall 2004 by two solo guitarists, Paul Staine and Sergey Chirkov in Glazov town, Russia. In the beginning of 2006 they moved to the Moscow city with fully recorded material. In march they appeared on Russian tribute to Megadeth called Gigadeath Tribute to Megadeth (CD, RS Records) with Hangar 18. They released their debut album, Regressive by Default in September 13, 2006 by Russian metal label Mazzar/Mystic Empire. Their style is melodic thrash heavy metal with progressive elements, and cite influences such as Megadeth, Annihilator, Judas Priest, and Rage amongst others.
Members
* Paul Staine - vocals, guitars
* Sergey Chirkov - vocals, guitars (ex-Sfumato, ex-Stellardust, ex-Holy Joe, ex-Shadow Host)
Former members
* Lemur - Vocals (E-terra, ex-Retriem, ex-Dinastia, ex-Mavrik)
* Evgeny Nesterov - Bass (Ungrace, Ruthless Order, Sumatra, Inferius Torment, Shadow Host, ex-Manic Depression, ex-Illidance)
* Ivan Mitrofanov - Drums (Steny Lda, Stellardust, ex-.crrust)
* Alan Makiev - Bass (ex-Witchcraft, ex-Dark Secret Love, ex-Solar Fuse)
* Alex Thor - Keys (Alex Thor Band)
Discography
Demo
*Extraordinary Demo (2005)
Compilation
*Gigadeath Tribute to Megadeth (March 2006)
Album
*Regressive by Default (September 13, 2006)
Reviews
*- Review on www.metal-archives.com
*- Review on www.metalzone.info
Members
* Paul Staine - vocals, guitars
* Sergey Chirkov - vocals, guitars (ex-Sfumato, ex-Stellardust, ex-Holy Joe, ex-Shadow Host)
Former members
* Lemur - Vocals (E-terra, ex-Retriem, ex-Dinastia, ex-Mavrik)
* Evgeny Nesterov - Bass (Ungrace, Ruthless Order, Sumatra, Inferius Torment, Shadow Host, ex-Manic Depression, ex-Illidance)
* Ivan Mitrofanov - Drums (Steny Lda, Stellardust, ex-.crrust)
* Alan Makiev - Bass (ex-Witchcraft, ex-Dark Secret Love, ex-Solar Fuse)
* Alex Thor - Keys (Alex Thor Band)
Discography
Demo
*Extraordinary Demo (2005)
Compilation
*Gigadeath Tribute to Megadeth (March 2006)
Album
*Regressive by Default (September 13, 2006)
Reviews
*- Review on www.metal-archives.com
*- Review on www.metalzone.info
Daniel Pennie is a professional musician and guitarist playing in a variety of different contexts; Founding Member of Noise in your Eye: Co-Composer & Producer, Guitarist. Founding Member of Mad Band: Co-Composer, Guitarist/Percussion. Collaborative Projects: Paul Schütze, Keith Tippett, Michael Giles, Geoffrey Oryema, Francis Bebey, Shu-De
Daniel Pennie is an interdisciplinary practitioner, whose work spans both Art and Music. He studied BA Fine Art at the University of the West of England, MA/PG Dip Contemporary Music & Culture at Bath Spa University and gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Reading. He has taught extensively across a range of creative BA and MA programmes and has developed unique course content in the fields of both Art & Music.
Pennie has exhibited and recorded at both a national and international level. He was recently sponsored by Arts Council England to exhibit his artwork at the prestigious STOMACH British Arts Council exhibition at Hoxton Arches Gallery, London. He has also released the critically acclaimed album, entitled Noise in your Eye (2020) on Noise in Your Eye Records, which showcases his work as an Artist, Musician, Performer, Composer and Producer.
Pennie's musical practice forms a unique perspective on the many diverse projects he has performed on over the years. He is an experienced improviser, he uses the electric guitar as a source creating soundscapes through loops, layers and treatments.
The most recent project Noise in Your Eye was formed with Adrian Chivers in Box, Wiltshire in 2007. A duo of experimentally focused musicians, who bring together elements of jazz, modern composition, film-score, electronica, ambient and free improvisation. Noise in Your Eye Ensemble and Associated Acts:
* Keith Tippett - Piano (Centipede, Mujician)
* Michael Giles - Drums (King Crimson, Giles, Giles & Fripp)
* Nick Mason - Drums (Pink Floyd)
* Ian Matthews - Drums (Kasabian)
* Caroline Dale - Cello (Principal ECO, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmore, Plant & Page)
* James Gardiner-Bateman - Saxes (Paloma Faith, Joss Stone)
* Brandon Allen - Saxes (Kyle Eastwood, Eric Clapton, Soweto Kinch, Guy Barker)
* Tiit Kikas - Violins (Terminaator)
* Arnie Somogyi - Double Bass (Amy Winehouse, Charlie Watts)
* Flash George P Gordon -Electric Bass (Lee Scratch Perry)
* Simon Little - Electric Bass (Divine Comedy, Nick Cave)
* Dan Reid - Trumpet (Chris Botti)
* Tanya Wells - Vocals (Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shankar)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES & RELEASES
* NOISE IN YOUR EYE - CD/LP/DL Album release (2020 Noise in Your Eye Records) - Artist/Performer/Composer/Producer
* NOISE IN YOUR EYE - Audio/Visual ‘Live’ Performance, Real World Studios (2018) Artist/Performer.
* PSYCHO BAND - Live in Concert (various venues 2017-18) Musician/Performer
* GROUP Exhibition, STOMACH British Arts Council. Hoxton Arches Gallery, London (2016) Selected Artist.
* HEAD FULL OF MUSIC - Vol 1 & 2 Music download compilations, Inner Cinema Label (2011) Founder.
* MAD BAND @ Raahen, Finland: Jazz on the Beach Festival (2010) Artist/Performer.
* MAD BAND @ Bath Festival w/ Keith Tippett, Live at Chapel Arts (2010) Artist/Performer.
* MAD BAND Album release: ‘Made in the Moment’ (2010 DGM) Musician/Composer.
* MAD BAND Album release: ‘Adventures of...’ (2009 DGM) Musician/Composer.
* THE WATER ORCHESTRA @ Prague: Sound Performance (2007) Artist/Performer.
* GEOFFREY ORYEMA Album release: ‘Words’ (2004) Musician.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Caceras, Spain (1998) Artist/Performer.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Venice, Carnival of Venice & Water-Aid (1997), Artist/Performer.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Whirl-y-gig - London UK (1997) Reading UK (1996-7 x2), Artist/Performer.
* LOOPHOUSE MULTIMEDIA: (1996/7) Music Composition: Sky, Workhouse Multimedia, Self-Employed.
* TELEPATHY: Hybrid Album release with Interactive-Rom (1995/7) Visual & Audio, Composer/Musician.
* ‘START 93’ - GROUP Exhibition (1993): Plymouth Arts Centre, Representative for South West Arts, Artist.
Daniel Pennie is an interdisciplinary practitioner, whose work spans both Art and Music. He studied BA Fine Art at the University of the West of England, MA/PG Dip Contemporary Music & Culture at Bath Spa University and gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Reading. He has taught extensively across a range of creative BA and MA programmes and has developed unique course content in the fields of both Art & Music.
Pennie has exhibited and recorded at both a national and international level. He was recently sponsored by Arts Council England to exhibit his artwork at the prestigious STOMACH British Arts Council exhibition at Hoxton Arches Gallery, London. He has also released the critically acclaimed album, entitled Noise in your Eye (2020) on Noise in Your Eye Records, which showcases his work as an Artist, Musician, Performer, Composer and Producer.
Pennie's musical practice forms a unique perspective on the many diverse projects he has performed on over the years. He is an experienced improviser, he uses the electric guitar as a source creating soundscapes through loops, layers and treatments.
The most recent project Noise in Your Eye was formed with Adrian Chivers in Box, Wiltshire in 2007. A duo of experimentally focused musicians, who bring together elements of jazz, modern composition, film-score, electronica, ambient and free improvisation. Noise in Your Eye Ensemble and Associated Acts:
* Keith Tippett - Piano (Centipede, Mujician)
* Michael Giles - Drums (King Crimson, Giles, Giles & Fripp)
* Nick Mason - Drums (Pink Floyd)
* Ian Matthews - Drums (Kasabian)
* Caroline Dale - Cello (Principal ECO, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmore, Plant & Page)
* James Gardiner-Bateman - Saxes (Paloma Faith, Joss Stone)
* Brandon Allen - Saxes (Kyle Eastwood, Eric Clapton, Soweto Kinch, Guy Barker)
* Tiit Kikas - Violins (Terminaator)
* Arnie Somogyi - Double Bass (Amy Winehouse, Charlie Watts)
* Flash George P Gordon -Electric Bass (Lee Scratch Perry)
* Simon Little - Electric Bass (Divine Comedy, Nick Cave)
* Dan Reid - Trumpet (Chris Botti)
* Tanya Wells - Vocals (Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shankar)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES & RELEASES
* NOISE IN YOUR EYE - CD/LP/DL Album release (2020 Noise in Your Eye Records) - Artist/Performer/Composer/Producer
* NOISE IN YOUR EYE - Audio/Visual ‘Live’ Performance, Real World Studios (2018) Artist/Performer.
* PSYCHO BAND - Live in Concert (various venues 2017-18) Musician/Performer
* GROUP Exhibition, STOMACH British Arts Council. Hoxton Arches Gallery, London (2016) Selected Artist.
* HEAD FULL OF MUSIC - Vol 1 & 2 Music download compilations, Inner Cinema Label (2011) Founder.
* MAD BAND @ Raahen, Finland: Jazz on the Beach Festival (2010) Artist/Performer.
* MAD BAND @ Bath Festival w/ Keith Tippett, Live at Chapel Arts (2010) Artist/Performer.
* MAD BAND Album release: ‘Made in the Moment’ (2010 DGM) Musician/Composer.
* MAD BAND Album release: ‘Adventures of...’ (2009 DGM) Musician/Composer.
* THE WATER ORCHESTRA @ Prague: Sound Performance (2007) Artist/Performer.
* GEOFFREY ORYEMA Album release: ‘Words’ (2004) Musician.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Caceras, Spain (1998) Artist/Performer.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Venice, Carnival of Venice & Water-Aid (1997), Artist/Performer.
* TELEPATHY @ WOMAD - Whirl-y-gig - London UK (1997) Reading UK (1996-7 x2), Artist/Performer.
* LOOPHOUSE MULTIMEDIA: (1996/7) Music Composition: Sky, Workhouse Multimedia, Self-Employed.
* TELEPATHY: Hybrid Album release with Interactive-Rom (1995/7) Visual & Audio, Composer/Musician.
* ‘START 93’ - GROUP Exhibition (1993): Plymouth Arts Centre, Representative for South West Arts, Artist.