Sedona Ascension Retreat 2025

Standswithbear, who is of Cherokee blood, is a two-time nominee at the Native E Music Awards for best creative vision category and instrumental of the year. He has been an accomplished musician for over 20 years, from his Father's side he is a fourth-generation musician. His artistry includes Native American flute, drums, and percussion, as well as vocals. His many works include many Native American gatherings, Pow Wows, galleries, exhibits, and special performances. He has been coined as one of the favorite sons of the Zion Flute and Drum Festival and was proudly named one of the Top Ten Native Flute players in the country in the Rising Star category.
Standswithbear's music is definitely not your ordinary Native American music. It is a combination of celestial, Rock, and Native Spirit combined.

As a musician, he has been in the Rock industry as a front-man for many years, playing with several bands, opening for the likes of Molly Hatchett, WASP, White Lion, Black & Blue, King Kobra, and many others, and still composing and creating music for the world. From the moment he began his journey, his creativity through music has touched many people worldwide and has helped them find that special place within themselves. His enduring spirit as a performer and musician has inspired countless people on their journey of self-discovery to the peace they call home. One of his many listeners writes: “Standswithbear’s music paints beautiful pictures within the heart".