As of September 2024, we're in the last steps of post-production with plans to release early next year starting with select film festivals. Help us reach our final goals by donating and attending our fundraiser at Traver Gallery on 10/24 from 6:30-9:30pm! https://ticketstripe.com/Khueexdocfundraiser To find out more about the band visit: www.khueex.com
Michael Kleven (Director) and Elke Hautala (Producer) began filming the local Seattle band Khu.éex' (which means potlatch or "a sharing of culture" in the Tlingit language) in 2013. It all began from a chance meeting between internationally renowned glass artist and musician Preston Singletary with legendary music innovator Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads). Preston mentioned an idea for combining indigenous music/cultural performance with jazz and funk. Now, over a decade later, their story is ready to be told...
Visit us at the Traver Gallery on 10/24 from 6:30-9:30pm and enjoy music by select Khuéex' members, art, drinks & canapés plus a special sneak peek screening! Not only that but your donation/ticket includes special art perks by Preston Singletary. Preston's book Fusion Notes, framed prints and cast glass Spirit Faces while supplies last.
DONATE & GET TICKETS today by clicking on this link: https://ticketstripe.com/Khueexdocfundraiser
*Please note all art work and designs depend on availability. We do have limited amounts so don't wait to get yours!
$100 -- All four Khu.éex' LP's, Admission for One to Our Event & Thank You in the Credits
$250 -- Preston Singletary's book Fusion Notes, Admission for One to our Event & Thank You in Credits
$500 -- Framed Serigraph Print, Admission for Two to our Event & Thank You in Credits
$1,000 -- Cast Glass Spirit Face, Admission for Two to our Event & Special Thank You in Credits
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame icon Bernie Worrell plays Organ/Keyboard with Khu.éex'. (Image courtesy of Russell Johnson)
Preston Singletary has a moment of reflection while playing bass with Khu.éex' at Town Hall in Seattle.
Gene Tagaban performs in Raven Regalia while the audience looks on.
Gene Tagaban plays a traditional flute at Town Hall in Seattle.
Khu.éex' including Sondra Segundo, Gene Tagaban, Captain Raab, Denny Stern, Preston Singletary and Nahaan bring their unique sound and energy to the stage.