  | Powwow GuideThe Gathering of Nations Is Here North America’s biggest powwow happens on April 22, 23 and 24, at the University of New Mexico Football Field (University and Avenida Cesar Chavez SE), beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Massive amounts of Native musicians, songwriters and storytellers begin to perform on Stage 49 on Friday. Music includes traditional, blues, rock, jazz, folk, country, hip-hop, metal and reggae. Wristbands for the powwow, Indian Traders Market and music events on Friday and Saturday are $15 per day at the gate (cash only) or $30 for a two-day wristband.  Entertainment ScheduleFriday, April 23 Arena Floor 10 a.m. Eli Secody Phoenix, Ariz. Traditional songs 10:30 a.m. Gabriel Ayala Tucson, Ariz. Classical, flamenco and jazz guitar 11:10 a.m. Intertribal Bird Singers Pala, Calif. Traditional music performed on hand drums and other percussives Stage 49 10:30 a.m. Appalachian Cherokee Story Tellers with NASA Traditional stories and science look to the stars 11:20 a.m. Arvel Bird Nashville, Tenn. Contemporary violin that blends Celtic, bluegrass and rock Noon, Gabriel Ayala Tucson, Ariz. Classical, flamenco and jazz guitar 12:45 p.m. Tamara Podemski Toronto, Ontario / Los Angeles, Calif. Folk rock, indie, pop 1:30 p.m. Miss Indian World Public Speaking Competition 2:45 p.m. Native Roots Albuquerque Reggae 4 to 6 p.m. Special Guest Emcee Charlie Ballard Oakland, Calif. Comedy 4 p.m. James and Ernie Navajo Nation Comedy duo 5:15 p.m. Plex Edmonton, Alberta / Toronto, Ontario Hip-hop 6:10 p.m. Yarina Ecuador Folk, world beat 7:05 p.m. Stateline Whitecone, Ariz. Country 7:55 p.m. Santa Fe Indian School Spoken Word Team Santa Fe Poetry 9:05 p.m. George Leach Lillooet, British Columbia Blues, rock 9:45 p.m. Red Earth Albuquerque Rock, funk, reggae 10:55 p.m. Red Cloud and DJ Young Native Los Angeles, Calif. Hip-hop Saturday, April 24 Arena Floor 10 a.m. Arvel Bird Nashville, Tenn. Contemporary violin that blends Celtic, bluegrass and rock 10:30 a.m. George Leach Lillooet, British Columbia Blues, rock 11:10 a.m. Tamara Podemski Toronto, Ontario / Los Angeles, CA Folk rock, indie, pop Stage 49 10:30 a.m. Appalachian Story Tellers with NASA Traditional stories and science look to the stars 11:20 a.m. Yolanda Martinez and Desert Wind Las Cruces Folk rock, country, Latin 12:10 p.m. Eli Secody Phoenix, Ariz. Traditional songs 12:55 p.m. The Jir Project Cochiti Pueblo / Albuquerque Rock, blues 1:40 p.m. Yarina Ecuador Folk, world beat 2:25 p.m. Shakti Hayes and Beaver Thomas Vancouver, British Columbia Blues, funk, folk 3:15 p.m. When Darkness Falls Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico Heavy metal 4 to 6 p.m. Special Guest Emcee Charlie Ballard Oakland, Calif. Comedy 4 p.m. The Platero Tohajiilee, Canoncito, New Mexico Blues, rock, jam band 4:55 pm Miracle Dolls Inland Empire, Calif. Alternative, punk 5:45 p.m. SMOKE Oklahoma City, Okla. Hip-hop 6:30 p.m. Queen Yonasda Phoenix, Ariz. Hip-hop 8 p.m. KEVENS Miami, Fla. Rock, reggae 9 p.m. Digging Roots Toronto, Ontario Roots, rock, reggae 10 p.m. Native Roots Albuquerque Reggae 10:55 p.m. James and Ernie Navajo Nation Comedy duo Other EventsAll Nations Skate Jam Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Los Altos Skate Park (10140 1/2 Lomas NE) allnationsskatejam.com The largest Native American skateboard competition in the world; a program of Nibwaakaawin, a skate-centered nonprofit dedicated to the education and empowerment of Native youth. All-ages. Admission: $2 to $4. $5 to compete. Chief Rocka: Battle of the Chiefs • Saturday, April, 24, 6 to 10 p.m. Paparazzi Nightclub (9401 Coors NW, 896-9554) Who’s the greatest indigenous rapper? Red Cloud , Quese IMC, Manik 1derful, Def I, Supaman, Ostwelve, Hellnback and Maniac the SiouxperNatural battle it out. DJ Young Native provides the tracks. 21+. Admission: $10. Founders Day Fiesta • Saturday, April 24, noon to 3 p.m. Old Town, 768-3555 or 311 A diverse celebration of New Mexican history and culture. Includes Native drumming and dancing and a Pueblo pottery demonstration. All-ages. Admission: free. Pow Wow After Party • Friday, April 23, time TBA El Rey Theater (620 Central SW, 242-2353) After party with performances by JR Redwater (comedy), Jim Ruel (comedy), SMOKE (hip-hop), Big S2 (hip-hop) and others. All-Ages. Admission: $10 youth under 18 and students with I.D., $20 general. Pueblo Days • Runs through Sunday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th Street NW, 1-866-855-7902) American Indian Week is observed each day with performances by dancers from pueblos around the state. All-ages. Admission: $3 to $6, includes museum exhibits. Rock the 9 Native Music Festival • Thursday, April 22, and Friday, April 23 Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW, 344-9555), 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Saturday, April 24 Blackbird Buvette (509 Central NW, 243-0878), 6 to 9 p.m. Launchpad (618 Central SW, 764-8887), 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. This third annual festival of Native music spans three days and includes a plethora of rock and comedy performances at three different venues. Admission: 21+ events at Low Spirits and Launchpad are $10, Blackbird is free. Visit myspace.com/rockthe9 for more information. Public Comments | 
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