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| The Artists In Alphabetical Order | |
| THE ALEXIS P. SUTER BAND¬Ý | |
The Alexis P. Suter Band are rising stars on the roots, blues and soul scene. Lead by Alexis's powerful bass/baritone voice, seasoned with raw emotion and a wide streak of attitude, they have won the praise of greats from B.B. King to Levon Helm. "Alexis is one of those wonderful spirits," said Helm. "She's got her arms around you. You can feel that." Regular performers at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble Sessions in Woodstock, NY, the band have also performed at festivals including the Pocono Blues Fest, Virginia Blues and Jazz Fest, WC Handy Blues Fest and the New York State Blues Fest. Along with Helm's band, they played sold-out shows at the Beacon Theater in New York City, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ and Central Park's Summerstage. A true vocal phenomenon, Suter has been astounding audiences up and down the east coast for the past few years, backed by her tight, soul-rocking ensemble. The band is anchored by Ray Grappone's funky beats and Peter Bennett's¬Ýdeep groovin'¬Ýbass. Guitarist Jimmy Bennett plays stinging guitar, and soulful singers Vicki Bell, Glenn Turner and Linda Pino ramp up the intensity that has captured the attention of some of the best players around.¬ÝSpecial guests of the band include keyboard wizards Bruce Katz, Benny Harrison and Ted Kooshian with Deep Singh on percussion.¬Ý The Alexis P. Suter Band have just released a new CD titled "Just Another Fool". Other releases by APSB include "Live at The Midnight Ramble" on Levon Helm Studios Records and "Shuga Fix" on Hipbone Records. |
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| Curt Chambers & FranklinBridge | |
Curt Chambers also known as Philly's Rock Star, has been a name mentioned quite often throughout the music scene. Curt, the vocalist and guitarist, is best known for his Rock/R&B fusion power packed performances. He is currently taking his love for music a step further by pursuing a solo career after once being the lead singer/guitarist for the popular Philadelphia-based band, with the eclectic stylings, better known as Franklin Bridge. Franklin Bridge was also one of the finalists featured on Fox's television show, The Next Great American Band, where they showcased their diverse talents like none other. Curt has graced the stage with the world renowned soulful blues singer¬Ý B.B. King, as well as music mogul P. Diddy and legendary rap icon LL Cool J.¬Ý He has worked with an array of artists including India Arie, Musiq Soulchild, Vivian Green, Jaguar Wright, Floetry and Chrisette Michele, just to name a few. Curt's collegiate career had its start at William Patterson University where he majored in Jazz Studies and Performance, consistently expanding his musical palette.¬Ý Throughout his career, Curt has also served as musical director for Eric Roberson. When it comes to his writing credentials, Curt has had the opportunity to work with Lenny Kravitz, Jeff Bradshaw and the Jazzy Fat Nasties. His sound is a refreshing and innovative hybrid of Jimi Hendrix and Prince, peppered with a creative twist all his own. He embodies the aesthetic quality, sound and voice of what music should be, alluring, relatable.¬Ý Curt Chambers truly is a breath of fresh air. |
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| Daniel Goodman | |
Daniel graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, with a focus on Jazz Performance. Strongly influenced by guitarists Jim Hall and Grant Green,he has also paid close attention to the noted virtuoso instrumentalists Bud Powell, Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins. Daniel has performed in various jazz groups in both the New York City and Boston metropolitan areas. Eventually he returned to his first love, traditional American folk music. His writing style comes from many diverse sources, including the earlier ballads of Stephen Foster as well as the traditional music of the Appalachian region. The revival of folk music in the 1940's through the 1960's has had a profound effect on Daniel's music and lyrics, including Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and, of course, Bob Dylan. Daniel's lyrics have also been strongly influenced by the works of Nick Drake, Jim Croce, Neil Young,Patti Smith, Jackson C. Frank,Joni Mitchell,John Sebastian,Lou Reed as well as The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The musical legacies of Blind Willie McTell,Son House,Leadbelly,Dock Boggs,Bascom Lamar Lunsford,Lemon Jefferson and Blind Willie Johnson have also contributed greatly to the context of both his music and lyrics. |
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| David Ippolito | |
| Award-winning songwriter David Ippolito ( Better known as "That Guitar Man from Central Park" ) has become a phenomenon both in New York City and on the internet in an extraordinarily under-the-radar way. Check out: www.thatguitarman.com
No record labels... no management... he isthe epitome of the genuinely independent singer/songwriter.His love songs, politically-biting songs, satirically-pointed songs and tunes about commonality have resonated with thousands and thousands of people.SID BERNSTEIN, the man famous for bringing The Beatles to America, says, "David is currently my favorite artist in the world." Folk-legendCHRISTINE LAVIN has said David is one of her favorite songwriters in America today. His songs have been played on college radio stations across the country. His podcast is being listened to globally. Featured on CBS, ABC, PBS, WFUV and called by New York Times "the most famous person in New York that nobody knows". He's a truly grassroots entertainer known only to the hundreds of thousands of fans who love his music, his humor, and his inspirational story. Whether he's in front of 400 strangers in Central Park or a sellout crowd in New York's Merkin Concert Hall, David makes a crowd feel like a small party. In the past few years, his audience has grown globally through the internet as he has become one of the most in-demand solo artists in the New York area. |
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| Sarah Lemieux | |
Sarah's smoky, silky voice, and unique brand of "storytelling" blues and jazz are getting people hooked all over the world, from Quebecois radio shows to Australian podcasts and everywhere in between. Sarah's influences ride the river, from Robert Johnson, Freddie King and Koko Taylor, on through Jimi Hendrix and Bonnie Raitt, to Bjork, Daniel Lanois and Pierre Bensusan. After college, she added some indie-rock to her mix, lending her vocals to bands like Brother Love, Hapikrak, and Toke Squealy, but she always returned to the blues. After stints in the house band at the legendary C-Note Blues jam and Hank's Saloon and Lillie's blues nights, Sarah toured, stopping back for regular gigs at Lower East Side hotspots Mannahatta and the Anyway Cafe. |
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| Sonia Montez | |
| Sonia Montez is Singer-Songwriter from Brooklyn, her songs echoing her adoration of humanity and myriad of experience. Influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Paul Simon, and Mercedes Sosa to name a few, her knack for phrasing and harmonization is captivating. She began her musical career at age 6, joining El Coro de Ninos de San Juan, the world renowned children’Äôs choir. Studying voice and violin, she eventually tired of rote classical training, and set out to teach herself the guitar. She emerged as a songwriting force, dazzling audiences and busy crafting her next masterpiece.
Sonia is currently working with producer-engineer Andrew Felluss (Carly Simon, Ray Charles) on her debut release for Radian Records. She is accompanied by Mark Kelley on bass (Meshell Ndegeocello, Will Calhoun), Mireya Ines, Violin/Harmony (Mireya y Movimiento Band) and Gabe Cummins on electric guitar (Dr. John, Aaron Neville). |
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| Katy Pfaffl | |
Songstress Katy Pfaffl is known for dazzling audiences with her engaging and endearing performances, where she switches back and forth between piano, guitar and violin. ¬ÝHer¬Ýaccessibility and appeal rest in her ability to mix classic and contemporary styles. While her piano style is lush, soulful and grand in arrangement, she contrasts that with finger-picking on guitar which gives her music a pop-folk sound, whereas her violin performance lends more edge to her sound overall. Katy can be seen throughout the east and west coasts touring in support of her latest release, If I Rise (2007).¬ÝKaty has recently added a string trio to her band for which she has written beautifully crafted arrangements.¬Ý¬ÝHer band consists of Sean Dixon (drums), Orlando Marin (bass), Bekah Coulter (backup vocals), Morgan Paige (backup vocals), Tarrah Reynolds (violin), Tracey Dixon (viola), Leyla Mccalla (cello).¬ÝA new studio album is planned for release this year. |
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| Clay Ross' Matuto | |
Brazilian slang for "country bumpkin," Matuto plays all original music inspired by Northeastern Brazilian Rhythms and American Folk Music. For the past 3 years, Ross has submerged himself in Brazilian music as a member of Cyro Baptista's world renowned percussion ensemble "Beat the Donkey." With Matuto, this South Carolina native mixes the best of Bluegrass and Baiao for a sound like a Carnival in the Appalachian Mountains. |
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