Born from the ashes of Capital Region favorites The Fizziks and Subzero, What
She Said promises to deliver a power packed show of high octane rock and roll
music from the last 5 decades!!!
The John Morse band consists of Johnny Morse - guitar & vocals, Pat McNulty -bass & vocals, and Jimmy Fisk - drums, Ken Nolin - lights & sound, and many special guests. They have been playing all over the northeast for over twenty years, specializing in classic rock, blues and original music.
Folding Sky. Blues for the new century. Ancient Rhythms. Melodies from the turning of the earth. Songs that touch the sky while staying rooted in the ground. Beauty, power, passion, grace. Folding Sky will touch your heart, move your body and inspire your soul.
4ever1 is a Christian band that began in October of 2004. Our desire is to serve the Lord and minister to others through the powerful messages of our Christian songs. We pray that God will use us even more to bring a message of hope to those who feel there is no hope at all. Our songs are straight from the heart, and we hope that others will be blessed by them. We thank God for considering us worthy to be His servants. Our practice home is currently at Saratoga Assemblies of God Church located in Saratoga Springs, New York (NY).
Whenever I play, I try to be mindful of the power in the moment, going for the feel of the music, looking for the essence of a tune, that blend of groove and harmony that makes the hair go up on the back of my neck." -- Jane Rothfield
C'mon everybody and get your cat clothes on, cuz the Jump Daddies are bringin' and swingin', yes we're rompin' and stompin', and your dancin' shoes are gonna turn over at the heel before the night is through! The Jump Daddies Swing and Jump Band featuring vocalist TJ Ogle will get your toes tappin' -- fingers snappin' -- arms wrappin' -- hands clappin' to swing dance tunes of old and new and all the great ones in between. Our hearts and our instruments are leapin' to show you a good time!
Highly acclaimed for our non-stop energy, enthusiasm, and our sterling reputation with Albany, Saratoga and New England Wedding Professionals... we will bring the party to your party.
The band, Playin' With Fire, consists of five active members of the fire department, as well as one social member , the singer, Kandy Buckley, who is also a paramedic supervisor for the Guilderland Emergency Medical Services. The other members are: Ned Costigan, a former chief of the fire district; Steve Wright, a past president; Vince Thompson, the current fire captain; Dan Sutherland, a firefighter; and James Reagan, the current assistant chief and also a paramedic for the Guilderland EMS.
Rena is a Rochester, NY native, started singing at the age of 6 in the church choir. Sang the National Anthem at Shea and Yankee Stadiums. Has been singing professionally now for several years at restaurants, weddings, private parties, funerals and charities. Singing influences include but are not limited to Sarah Vaughan, Sade, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline, Bonnie Raitt, Anita Baker, Toni Braxton. Has performed with groups such as the Rena Graf Quartet, Weasels, Lovin Life, Michael Roach, Soul Session etc... Sang the National Anthem at Shea and Yankee Stadiums Rena enjoys singing many different genres of music from jazz to folk to rock and roll to country. Has performed in clubs, restaurants and functions such as Alive at 5, The Hotel 74 State Street, Angelo’s 677 Prime-Downtown Albany, The Four Corner Luncheonette-Delmar, Feesteliik Bethlehem, The Van Dyke-Schenectady, Siena College and The Boat House-Coeyman's etc….. Many have described Rena’s singing as soothing and melodic
Since 1984, Band of Gold has consistantly delivered high quality, affordable musical entertainment to New York's Capital District and beyond. Band of Gold maintains a brisk schedule of club dates, weddings, parties, civic and corporate functions. With male and female vocal and a variety of instrumentation they are a band for virtually any occasion.
Stuck On Stupid is a talented group of teenagers from the Albany, NY area who have been building a loyal audience and writing their own melodic rock classics for the last two years. The boys have been inspired by timeless artists such as; Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and RUSH as well as current wonders; Puddle Of Mudd, Nickelback, and the Foo Fighters to name a few. Their music reflects the current resurgence of classic rock reflected in a generation that embraces an immortal genre. The band has been gaining national attention after making two appearances on “Living Room Live” a band contest on the CBS Morning Show including winning their round. Their “classic” music style and professional stage show appeals to a diverse audience from black t-shirted teens to aging baby boomers. SoS has opened for nationally renowned acts such as Dokken, L.A. Guns, and Dom Playing on stage with Tesla. They have headlined many regional shows including a Fox TV broadcast for the Cerebral Palsy Telethon and a Times Union Center Block Party. They have received acclaim from publications and fans alike as a classic in the making. SoS is made up of guitarist and lead vocalist Dom Brino, bassist/vocalist Adam Albright, drummer/vocalist Garrett Damore and our newest addition JAXX on lead guitar. They have evolved from a local garage band to a regional powerhouse. Make no mistake, they are young but these guys aren’t just a gimmick band looking to cash in, this is a hard working group of teens that have a strong musical background from their parents. SoS is planning to represent rock at its most powerful and musical growth for generations to come.
FACE is a crazy 3 piece band from upstate NY. Brought together in the smoke and haze of some other daze. An eclectic mix of musical backgrounds melding together to expand our minds and creativity. Taking some classics and adding our twist as well as writing some new stuff for everyone to jam on...hope to see everyone soon!
Taína Asili carries on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing present and past struggles into one poetic song-voice. She is a puertorriqueña vocalist, poet, mother and activist, from Philadelphia, PA and Albany, NY. Her newest artistic work is with her live band, Taína Asili y La Banda Rebelde, soulful vocals laid over a unique infusion of rock, raggae, neo-soul, flamenco and Afro-Caribbean sounds. The band's eclectic style represents the diversity of its band members, who have origins in Puerto Rico, Sicily, Greece, Brazil and Tanzania. Taína Asili carries a fire breathing voice of rage and resistance to venues, festivals, conferences and political events across the country. She weaves resistance, love, anti-colonialist struggle, ancestral remembrance, and more into a unique and unforgettable vocalization style.
WHITEWATER INDUCTED INTO THE NEW YORK STATE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME ON APRIL 18TH 1999. RECEIVED AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES OPENED FOR, PLAYED WITH NUMEROUS NATIONAL ACTS WHITEWATER IS A HIGH ENERGY ROCK-N-ROLL COUNTRY MIX OF 60'S, 70'S,80'S CLASSIC ROCK, COUNTRY AND SOUTHERN ROCK TO PLEASE ANY AUDIENCE! WHITEWATER IS A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED BAND WHICH DISPLAYS A MIX OF OLD FASHION COUNTRY MUSIC, AND THE BEST OF ROCK AND ROLL WITH ORIGINALS WHICH RECEIVED NATIONAL AIR PLAY. THE GROUP WAS STARTED BY PETE YAKEL NOVEMBER 0F 1989 AND HAS REACHED A PLATEAU OF PERFECTION WITH THE FINE TUNED VOCALISTS AND MUSICIANS WHICH MAKE UP WHITEWATER. WHITEWATER HAS THE ABILTY TO PERFORM IN A FASHION THAT WILL SUPPLY MUSICAL ENJOYMENT TO YOUNG AND OLD. MOST OF ALL WHITEWATER WILL ENTERTAIN THEIR AUDIENCE WITH THEIR WIDE RANGE REPERTOIRE ALONG WITH THE POWER AND CONVICTION THEY DEMONSTRATE WITH EACH SONG.
Spanning 3 generations of vocalists, The Flipsydz create a sound from ‘the golden oldies' that has the ‘youthful tone' of today's generation.
The group concentrates on performing a cappella (without instrumentation) often evoking memories from the groups of the 50s and 60s singing ‘doo wop' on the street corners of Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
The Flipsydz' members include accomplished operatic singers, choral group members and solo artists who have performed in Las Vegas as well as internationally. Though their backgrounds vary, the members of The Flipsydz share a common love for a cappella doo wop music, and creating wonderful harmony together.
The Flipsydz are able to recreate the ‘authentic' sounds you will remember, while also adding their own unique style to some of their repertoire.
Whether you watched Dick Clark's American Bandstand in the 50s, 60s or 70s, (or re-runs in the 80s or 90s!) you will think you've traveled back in time when you hear The Flipsydz.
Come take a trip down memory lane, and we'll catch you on the flip side....
Over the years, I have sung in bars, night clubs, restaurants, cruise ships, theaters, studios, churches, museums, libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, hotels, ski lodges, fairgrounds, parks, fashion shows, shopping malls and even a couple of corn fields. I have been performing professionally since the late 80's, as a soloist and with several bands, vocal groups, orchestras and opera & theater companies. My repertoire includes opera, theater, rock, classical, sacred, jazz and standards.
I have performed 4 seasons with Lake George Opera at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Productions have included Mikado, Candide, L'elisir d'amore, Susannah, La Cenerentola and HMS Pinafore. I am currently a member of LGO On Tour - a quartet that sings at fundraisers and corporate functions year-round.
I am a founding member of A.R.I.A (formerly Albany Ensemble), a vocal group performing dramatic, moving and entertaining repertoire from the world's great musical traditions. In 2005, the group did a 2 week concert tour of Poland, playing for full houses and receiving rave reviews. We did the same in Bremen, Germany in 2006 and 2007.
I have been a Cantor and music leader at Corpus Christi Church in Round Lake since 2001, where I sing at weekly masses, weddings, funerals and other ceremonies. In 2004, I was chosen to be the Cantor for the dedication ceremony of the new church - a very rare and sacred event, performed by the Bishop. I was also the Cantor for the Bishop's Easter mass in 2006, which aired on 3 tv stations on Easter day.
I have acted in productions with theater companies, including Schenectady Light Opera, Spotlight Players and Northeast NY Family Players, and I sang the roles of Dr. Grenvil and The Marquis in Glens Falls Symphony's concert performance of La Traviata. I also sing the National Anthem for sporting events at the Times Union Center (formerly Pepsi Arena).
On the rocking side of things, I have fronted local bands Hung Jury, Vision, Dr Sooss, The Sequel, Odyssey and Rainmaker, as well as Fallout (Arizona), Fourgone (Connecticut) and X-IT (Connecticut). I am currently the bass/baritone for the a cappella doo wop group, The Flipsydz.
For audio clips:http://www.tomtorebka.com/
Cathy Blanch and The Murres- Jazz
With the CATHY BLANCH JAZZ COMBO you are sure to add a touch of class at your special event. Choose from a simple Brazilian/bossanova guitar combo, the popular 4-piece combo of voice with stand-up bass, keys, and percussion, horns, sax, congos, guitar, and more.
Comedian Aaron David Ward gets audiences laughing and thinking at his self-deprecating, socio-political, and culturally critical comedy. He opens his heart, mind, and soul to fans during each trip deep inside his mind for a funny, honest, and twisted look at his concerns, disappointments, doubts, fears, and worries. As the graphic above depicts you get to see a tug of war between the emotional and intellectual brains when Aaron is on stage.
Tommy Kaye- Solo Electric/Acoustic Rock and Country
Singer songwriter, recording artist and veteran live performer, Tommy Kaye provides the best in high energy entertainment, customized to your venue, from mellow unplugged to full-on electric rock, blues and country.
With an unlimited cast of high-tech backup musicians and singers, and state-of-the-art PA system, Tommy's act is sure to please, and at a very cost effective rate, since there's only one guy to pay!
Dorothy Jane Siver has been playing music most of her life. With weekly piano lessons since she was 4 years old, her private teacher explained to her parents that she had a musical "gift". At the age of nine she began taking private violin lessons with the local music teacher. Rapidly learning with the popular "Suzuki" method, the two private music teachers continued to give her praise as an above average music student. Dorothy auditioned with 400 musicians and was chosen to become a member of the Vermont Youth Orchestras String group as a Violinist for the 2007 season. Practice was to become more intense now. Piano lessons & daily practice, private violin lessons & daily practice, VYO String rehearsals weekly, VYO String daily practice and a strict homeschool program was starting to put some stress on the young musician. Her parents became concerned as the smiles were deteriorating due to the strictness of the "classical music" routine. A quick plan was adopted and her parents rushed to a local violin shop to find her a cure. They purchased her a "fiddling" book with a cd and took it home for her to play. She not only smiled while playing, but started stomping and swaying as she fell in love with BLUEGRASS MUSIC !!!!!!
"Intense, eclectic solo artist with influences mixing Pixies, early Radiohead, Prince and all things 1984."
Joe Nacco began his career 10 years ago with the indie-classic alt rock band HEAD. 6 solo albums later the two-homed Nacco remains Upstate NY’s top recording artist and one of Huntington Beach’s finest. Nacco has performed across the United States from L.A. to N.Y.C. playing with acts such as G. Love and Special Sauce and Rahzell. Nacco has won several Songwriting Awards and charted several times on Indie stations throughout the U.S. and Australia. Nacco has held several number one spots on Internet Radio.
After a two-year hiatus, 2008 brings the simultaneous release of two new albums No One Likes a Ballad (the quirky over-the-top 80’s tinged rock and new-wave album recorded in Upstate NY) and This is California (a powerful and emotional indie-rock album recorded in Huntington Beach, CA with Nacco on ALL instruments).
No One Likes a Ballad features "Faker," "Crazy Scientologist," "Drive Me Crazy," & "O Baby!" "Faker" from No One Likes a Ballad is being featured in the Sundance Film Festival documentary Spitting Game: The College Hook Up. This is California features the new smash-hit "Who You Once Were" as well as "Done Gone Crazy," "For You" & "Catch You."
These albums will be released May 1, 2008 in digital outlets and stores worldwide. Samples of tracks can be heard on MySpace!!
Jeanne A. Benas is a cartoonist, illustrator, and caricature artist. Since graduating from Syracuse University with a BFA degree in advertising and illustration, diversity has characterized her commercial art career. Starting as a freelance artist in this area for primarily advertising agencies, she now heads her own Studio doing all that and more.
In addition to her studio work, Ms. Benas has developed a unique style of caricatures for any event or party. Her 3-minute full color caricatures, called LIGHTNING LIKENESSES, are a big hit with young and old alike.
