SOME COOL FACTS ABOUT SOME OF THIS YEARS PERFORMERS
ABBY PAYNE
In 2006, Abby was invited to record a demo with Gary Wright best known for his hit "Dreamweaver" Touring in support of her 2nd release (self released) to be available August 08
ALAN MORPHEW
Alan was called into a recording session at Capitol Records Studios to sing in a choir of 100 singers. The recording was for Neil Young's CD titled "Living with War". Alan is recording His third (self released) Solo CD
BENJAMIN & MIA
Canadian duo touring in support of their (self released) CD "The Carousel of Life" 2007
THE CALLEN SISTERS
The Callen Sisters Featured in March issue of Harp Magazine, touring in support of (self released) 2007 self titled CD
CANDICE JARRETT
02.02.06 - Candice rocked the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston, MA. Candice Jarrett was the first performer to take the stage at this coveted Boston venue since The Wallflowers. On tour of her 2nd self released CD
DAWOUD
Among his many musical achievements, Dawoud is also an Imam (Islamic minister) with the volunteer service of the New York City Department of Corrections.
DAVE SNEDIKER
In 2007 Dave was nominated for a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Award) for his CD WONDER.
HEMLOK
On tour in support of the upcoming (self released) CD "Shades of Passing"
IONIA
On tour in support of the upcoming (self released ep) self titled CD 2008
JASON BEAN
On tour in support of his 2nd (self released) CD "What it Seems" 2008
JOHN CASTELLO
Just released (self released) Sophomore CD "Self Portrait" 2008
JOHN KELLER
John is President of The Utica Music Alliance & Resource Center, Inc. (UMARC). UMARC is a non-profit organization designed to encourage and promote the creation of original music in the Mohawk Valley. John is also finishing up the recording of his next release.
JOY ADLER
On Tour of her 3rd (self released) CD "Postcards" 2008 In 1999, Joy was presented with an award from "The Rebellious Dreamer Foundation". This grant is given to women of exceptional talent and provides them with mentoring and financial support. She used this award to produce her CD of critically acclaimed original material, aptly named; Rebellious Dreamer.
JUXTAPOSSE
Winner of Buffalo Music Awards Best New Original Band 2007 also on tour in support of their (self released) self titled CD 2007
KAYDI JOHNSON
Kaydi is happy to announce the release of her third CD, "Peasant of the Wreck" 2008 on Fifty Fifty Music
KRISTEN CAPOLINO
Capolino has not only shared the stage and with many legends of rock but has also performed live as a special guest with some of the best in the business like Michael Schenker and The Legendry Les Paul
LAURIE LARSON
Laurie is on tour in support of her 3rd release "A Striking Resemblance" (Melodic Revolution Records) Laurie is also the founder of Progressive Rock Hall of Fame and is a voting member of the Grammy's
LORIJO MANLEY
Released 2 (self released) CDs "Naked 2004 and Airplane 2006" Lorijo was an official performer at the Athlete's Village for the 1996 Olympic Games.
ORACLE
Hailing from Ontario Canada a Tribute band to Jethro Tull as well as serving up some fine original Progressive Rock and are winners of best tribute band (Jethro Tull) 2008 Niagara Music Awards
REBECCA PRONSKY
Rebecca's third release 'Departures and Arrivals' is out now on Nine Mile Records
RENTED MULE
More than just a super- group of jazz musicians,
Don Jones has performed with Sun Ra, Sonny Stitt, Pharoah Sanders, Monette Sudler, Gloria Gaynor, The Drifters, The late Bo Diddley, and Bonnie Raitt.
Pete McRae has recorded and performed with Connie Stevens, Eddie Jobson (Roxy Music; Zappa), Mr. Mister, Peter Kingsbery (Cock Robin), David Baerwald, The Rembrandts and Stan Ridgway.
Napoleon Black has performed and recorded with Denise King, Jamaaladeen Tacuma.
Jason O'Mara keeps a busy schedule working as a freelance saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, oboist, composer, arranger, recording-engineer, and producer. Jason has performed with Natalie Cole, James Moody, Randy Brecker, and The Temptations.
Todd Horton is a trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and producer who has produced albums for many artists in various genres as well as his own boutique label Soulsearch Music. Todd led his own groups in New York City for thirteen years, was first lieutenant to famed altoist Arnie Lawrence for eight years, performing with greats such as Herman Foster, Winston Grennan, Hiram Bullock, David Tronzo, Vernon Reed, Billy Bang, Rashid Ali, Maceo Parker, Joan Osborne, Blues Traveler, Richard Bona, African Blue Note, Badal Roy and Bernard Purdie among many others. He was also a member of The Spin Doctors, Buddy Miles Experience, The Neville Family Affair, and Ani Difranco's traveling circus and freakshow. And the list goes on
TODD EVANS
Todd recorded 2 albums with Celtic Folk Metal Band Tempest (Magana Cartar) Tempest "Live at the Philadelphia Folk Festival" 2000 and "Balance" 2001 as well as his self released CD "Lines on the Wall" 2002
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