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August
2007
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Eddie has taken the position of coaching the cross country runners at the middle and high school in Cherokee. (He was "ALL CONFERENCE" himself, in high school!) Good luck to all of them!
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July
2007
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Be sure to check out the new video and pictures pages, using the links on the left
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March
2007
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Eddie auditioned for,
and got a part in a new PBS film about the Cherokee in the
1700's. He will play one of the Cherokee leaders who meet at Lake
Timberlake, then later go to England to meet the King. Eddie will
travel to Williamsburg VA to begin filming on or around March 5th.
Eddie has been asked to be the Assistant Director of the Outdoor Drama
UNTO THESE HILLS for the 2007 season. The play will run from June 8th until August 18th, every night except Sundays.
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Summer
2006
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Both Eddie and Regina are appearing in the wonderful outdoor Drama UNTO THESE HILLS in Cherokee this season. The play has been completely redone to depict a more accurate story and will include traditional dances choreographed with Eddie's help. The play runs nightly all summer long, except Sundays, from June 8th until August 19th. |
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March
2006
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Regina Swimmer's CD
has been presented to the Native American Music Awards advisory board
for consideration of being nominated. We'll update you on this as
we get the information. |
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January
2006
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Eddie was asked to
re-join the Native American Dance Theater for several performances
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July
2005
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We
now have a page showcasing Regina Swimmer's CD. Click the link on the
left to go to her page, and hear samples of her beautiful voice.
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June
2005
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Eddie is heading to
Ark. to do voice over work for the "Lifeword" minisitries radio spots. As
soon as he's finished with that, he'll be back in OK, to
shoot more scenes as Chief John Ross, in the "Trail Of Tears"
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Past
News Items
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Early
2005
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Eddie
recently played the role of John Ross, one of the early Cherokee
Chiefs, during the time of the forced removal. This is a documentary is
being made by The History Channel. |
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Sept. 25 2004
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In Washington
DC, Eddie appeared with
Keith Secola and his Wild Band Of Indians, during the Grand Opening
celebration for the Smithsonian's AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM. (See
Pictures from the event on the right.)
Eddie had the crowd
of several thousand on their feet, cheering and applauding with his
outstanding performance. Wes Studi emceed the evening's
celebration, and the gifted Star Nayea was among the other performers.
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Nov. 30 2004
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He was in Washington
D.C. again
for a performance for the Secret Service and other Federal services, in
celebration of Native American Month. He worked with Rodney Grant
("Wind in his Hair" in Dances With Wolves) and Flute player Tree Cody.
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American Indian Museum Opening
(scroll to view
thumbnails;
click to see larger version)
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