Folk Project: Members Talent Directory
Folk Project: Members Talent Directory
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The Folk Project has many talented members who are ready and willing to
perform for others, some of whom are listed below. Feel free to examine this list and contact those performers who interest you.
If you would like our assistance in locating other performers, have a special request or have questions, please click to contact our Community Affairs Chairperson.
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| Aca-Perco (Duo, Singer, Musician, Songwriter) | Stephanie P. Ledgin (Emcee, Speaker, Workshop Presenter, Photo Exhibitions, Programs, Folk, Bluegrass, Music Journalist, Photographer) | |
| Mike Agranoff (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Folk, Traditional) | Liza & A.J. (Singer, Songwriter, New Orleans, Jazz, Irish, contra dance, traditional folk, piano, accordion, pennywhistle, keyboards, percussion, guitar, cornet, French horn, bodhran, synthesizer) | |
| Jennie Avila (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic,) | Logistical Nightmares (Band, Singer, Musicians, R&B, Rock, Roots) | |
| Melanie Axel-Lute (Contra Dance Caller, English Dance Caller) | Madison (Band, Singer, Musicians) | |
| Jane Babits (Singer, Musician, Musical Instruction, Classic, Jazz, Variety) | Tommy Mahoney (Singer, Musician, Rock, Sound Technician) | |
| Betsy Rose & the Chicago Fire (Band, Singer, Musician, Electric, Acoustic, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop) | Maria Manna (Singer, Harmony, Variety, Broadway) | |
| Broadside Electric (Band, Acoustic, Electric, Folk, Rock, Progressive, Singer, Musician) | Heather Mulvey (Singer, Musician, Americana, Celtic, Folk) | |
| Circle Round the Sun (Duo, Singer, Musician, Folk, Variety) | Music Town (Band, Singer, Musicians, Harmony, Variety, Old-Time) | |
| Cream Cheese (Ensemble, Band, Singer, Musician) | Liz Pagan (Singer, Musician, Electric, Acoustic) | |
| Roger Deitz (Acoustic, Singer, Songwriter, Humor, Storyteller, Folk, Musician, Emcee) | Julie Pasqual (Storyteller, Dance, ASL, Humor, Children's Programs) | |
| Christine Deleon (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Jazz, Variety, Acoustic, Inspirational, Contemporary) | Tom Pylant (Musician, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, Electric, Acoustic) | |
| Dugan's Hooligans (Celtic Eclectic Ensemble, Fiddle, Violin, Harp, vocals, whistle, flute, dance, keyboards, bodhran) | Sandie Reilly (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Musical Instruction, Children's Programs, Inspirational, Folk, Sound Technician) | |
| Early Music Players (Singer, Musician, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Ensemble) | Ron Renninger (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Variety, Electric, Acoustic) | |
| Eclectic Consort (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Classic, Folk) | Rosetta (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Traditional, Celtic, Dance) | |
| Sam Edelston (Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Humor, Acoustic, Variety, Folk, Pop, Rock) | Mark Schaffer (Singer,Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Dance, Electric, Acoustic, Emcee) | |
| Paula Entin (Artist) | Jean Scully (Singer, Folk, Jazz, Variety, Rock, Emcee) | |
| Toby Fagenson (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Pop) | Diane R. Semmling (Musician, Folk) | |
| Ken Galipeau (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Children's Programs) | Scott Sheldon (Singer, Musician, Humor, Folk) | |
| David Goldman (Drummer) | Dave Sherman (Singer, Musician, Acoustic, Electric, Folk, Rock, Roots) | |
| Larry Gomez (Singer, Musician) | Elaine Silver (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic, Inspirational) | |
| SusanJoy Grieco (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Jazz, Pop) | Solidarity Singers of the NJ Industrial Council (Singer, Chorus, Musician, Americana, Political, Topical) | |
| Perry Hamburg (Singer, Musician, Folk, Sing-A-Long) | Sara Steele (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Electric, Acoustic, Sound Technician) | |
| Kathleen Haynie (Musician, Keyboardist, Pianist, French Horn Player, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Classical, Folk) | Odarka Stockert (Singer, Musician, Children's Programs) | |
| Gary Paul Hermus (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz) | Rachel Streich (Singer, Musician, Old-Time) | |
| Pat Hickey (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Rock, Blues, Electric, Acoustic) | Kathryn Weidener (Storytelling, Children's Programs) | |
| Hot Soup (Trio, Singer, Harmony, Folk) | Jim West (Singer, Songwriter, Irish, Classical, Musician, Folk, Old Timey, Canadian) | |
| Donna E. Hunt (Contra Dance Caller, Square Dance, Dance Instruction) | Jay Wilensky (Singer, Musician, Folk, Acoustic) | |
| Illegal Contraband (Singer, Songwriter, New Orleans, Jazz, Irish, contra dance, traditional folk, piano, accordion, pennywhistle, keyboards, percussion, guitar, cornet, French horn, bodhran, synthesizer, bass, fiddle) | Rivka Willick (Storyteller, Folkteller, Children's Programs, Fringe Teller) | |
| Dave Kleiner (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Musical Instruction, Folk, Pop, Rock, Humor, Variety, Electric, Acoustic, Children's Programs) | Bennet Zurofsky (Singer, Director, Musician, Variety, Political, Topical) |
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| Aca-Perco (Duo, Singer, Musician, Songwriter) | Members: Jennie Avila & Stephen Wright |
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| A new acapella percussion duo with Jenny Avila and master drum maker, Stephen Wright. | ||||
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| Mike Agranoff (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Folk, Traditional) |
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| Engaging concert performer, playing guitar, piano, concertina, and banjo. A great mix of songs, tunes and stories, liberally sprinkled with humor. | ||||
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| Jennie Avila (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic,) |
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| Singer songwriter performs Cool Acoustic Music as a solo, duo (Aca-Perco), and trio (Hot Soup). Jennie sings and plays acoustic guitar, conga drum and exotic hand percussion. Material ranges from original to traditional (English and Spanish,) and her favorite songs from the 60's, 70's and contemporary singer songwriters. Adult and children's performances and song writing workshops are available. | ||||
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| Melanie Axel-Lute (Contra Dance Caller, English Dance Caller) |
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| Caller for Contra and English country dances | ||||
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| Broadside Electric (Band, Acoustic, Electric, Folk, Rock, Progressive, Singer, Musician) | Members: Joe D'Andrea, Amy Ksir, Tom Rhoads, Jim Speer, Helene Zisook |
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| One foot planted in the hot, rollicking murder ballad scene of the 16th century British Isles, and the other foot strumming electric guitars. This is Broadside Electric, long-time fixtures of the northeast folk music scene and at the Folk Project. Presently in "offspring-raising" mode, their concerts are not as frequent, but always big and satisfying! Band members also perform with other musicians/groups in live and studio settings. Free Song Downloads: http://www.virb.com/broadsideelectric. Purchase via iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=210330476 | ||||
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| Circle Round the Sun (Duo, Singer, Musician, Folk, Variety) | Members: Marie Trontell, Jay Wilensky |
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| Folk/acoustic guitar/vocal duo: great contemporary songs in rich harmony. | ||||
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| Roger Deitz (Acoustic, Singer, Songwriter, Humor, Storyteller, Folk, Musician, Emcee) |
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| Noted (nationally known) writer and performer. Sing Out! magazine columnist, feature writer and Advisory Board member. Premier music journalist for major music magazines such as Frets, Acoustic Guitar, Fast Folk and Billboard.. Repeat emcee and main stage performer at prestigious venues such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival for crowds as large as 10,000. Captivating Humorist; Excellent Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Banjo Player. Eclectic mix of songs with a unique personal style and charming, personable presence. 35 years experience. | ||||
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| Christine Deleon (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Jazz, Variety, Acoustic, Inspirational, Contemporary) |
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| Singer-songwriter offering the fruits of a 20+ year songwriting passion with compelling melodies and metaphorically charged lyrics. Sometimes smooth and mellow, sometimes peppy and fun, always enthusiastic | ||||
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| Dugan's Hooligans (Celtic Eclectic Ensemble, Fiddle, Violin, Harp, vocals, whistle, flute, dance, keyboards, bodhran) | Members: Nancy, George,Connor and Sharlys Dugan |
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| Fun "family band" with extraordinary teen-age talent. Energetic fiddling, from very precise traditional Irish, to a funky bluegrass, a rag, or oldtime shuffle. Educated in classical, as well as Celtic and American folk music they can pull a concerto out of their back pocket as fast as a jig. Classical and Celtic harp, champion tin whistle player, a fine vocalist, flautist, and an engaging Irish dancer. Mom/Nancy plays the harp and keyboards, and Dad/George plays bodhran. They call it "parenting with a backbeat". | ||||
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| Early Music Players (Singer, Musician, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Ensemble) | Members: Kris & John Lamb, Andy Koenig, Ilizabeth Cabrera & Joanna Hoty Russell |
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| Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music, including Medieval chant, the slightly scandalous ditties of the English court, the haunting strains of Sephardic Music and 18th century courtly airs and dances. Voice, early flutes, recorders, gemshorn, krumhorn, vielle, rebec, viola da gamba, guitar, percussion. | ||||
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| Eclectic Consort (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Classic, Folk) | Members: Andrew Koenig, & Kris & John Lamb |
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| From classical to folk, from ancient to modern and from the sublime to the ridiculous. Repertoire include music that is out of the ordinary, such as works by obscure composers or familiar works in unusual settings. Instruments include recorders of all sizes, krummhorns, gemshorns, guitars, dulcimer, accordion, flutes, tin whistle and early and folk percussion. | ||||
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| Paula Entin (Artist) |
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| Paula's greatest inspirations currently are her son and the ocean. The ocean is a lifelong romance, from stormy cold shores of Maine and Massachusetts when growing up, to the hot sands of the famous New Jersey shore, they reappear in many quilts. The smaller pieces may have shells sewn on, from Sandy Hook or Long Beach Island. Other ideas come from walks in the woods, the stars in the sky, and the odd turns of phrase from her son. | ||||
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| Ken Galipeau (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Children's Programs) |
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| Ken's engaging performances include stories, poems and songs sung with guitar, drum, piano or a cappella. Material is humorous and poignant, both for listening and participating. Whether you are a kid or an adult, all ages will be captivated by Ken's telling, singing and playing. Programs can be tailored to audiences, themes or both. | ||||
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| SusanJoy Grieco (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Jazz, Pop) |
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| Jazz and Pop Singer/Songwriter, 2005 Debut CD titled "TurnAround" | ||||
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| Gary Paul Hermus (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz) |
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| Called "The Singing Storyteller," Gary Paul Hermus brings a poet's ear & a cinematic eye for detail & character development to his songs. Winner, 2006 Xtreme Folk Scene Song Contest, his sweet voice and intricate finger style guitar work brought the award ceremony audience to its feet. Acoustic guitarist, Bassist - Fender Fretless. | ||||
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| Hot Soup (Trio, Singer, Harmony, Folk) | Members: Sue Trainor, Christina Muir & Jennie Avila |
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| Brimming with energy, intelligence and sweet harmonies, Hot Soup serves up a piping hot stew of original and traditional tunes like no one else in the business. As they focus on a lively give and take of lead vocals and tight group harmonizing, the trio keeps its music fresh and displays its talents with varied instrumentation. The end result is a dazzling, intimate live performance. | ||||
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| Illegal Contraband (Singer, Songwriter, New Orleans, Jazz, Irish, contra dance, traditional folk, piano, accordion, pennywhistle, keyboards, percussion, guitar, cornet, French horn, bodhran, synthesizer, bass, fiddle) | Members: Liza DiSavino, A.J. Bodnar, Peter Blue, Tom Wetmore, George Wilson |
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| Multi-faceted folk band & contradance band playing New England, Irish, and Quebecois dance tunes; they are just as likely to throw in everything from wild Klezmer music, swing, classical, and jazz to gentle Scandinavian waltzes. Original dance tunes with often wildly unorthodox instrumentation & improvisation. And...they sing! As a concert band, Illegal Contraband draws on their vast repertoire of originals and covers, plus dance tunes. Their cheerful stage banter, solid arrangements, and high-energy performances make them a favorite with audiences in a wide range of venues. | ||||
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| Dave Kleiner (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Musical Instruction, Folk, Pop, Rock, Humor, Variety, Electric, Acoustic, Children's Programs) |
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| Singer/songwriter, guitar player (acoustic, electric, slide, lap steel), performing solo & in a duo with his wife Liz Pagan, & in several bands, including Big Jeff & His Middle-Sized Band (rock & folk for little kids, www.bigjeffmusic.com), Bill Meyer & Friends (folk/americana), & Betsy Rose & the Chicago Fire (electric blues.) Available as a stand-alone act for events, as well as studio & commercial applications of music. Best known for humorous original songs such as Mexican Rabbi & Too Many Restaurants (Not Enough Time.) Dave is available as a private or group coach in songwriting & guitar skills, & for educational programs at schools & libraries. Certified K-8 NJ teacher, holds a Master's in Education. The New Jersey Songwriter's Circle meets at his house on the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM. | ||||
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| Stephanie P. Ledgin (Emcee, Speaker, Workshop Presenter, Photo Exhibitions, Programs, Folk, Bluegrass, Music Journalist, Photographer) |
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| Multiple international award-winning music journalist-photographer with 35 years professional experience. Author, Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass, Foreword by Ricky Skaggs (Praeger & University of Illinois Press) and From Every Stage: Images of America's Roots Music, Foreword by Charles Osgood (University Press of Mississippi). Former director, New Jersey Folk Festival, Rutgers University (1994-2003). A seasoned emcee, she was one of the original hosts of CityFolk on WFUV 90.7 FM, NYC. Ledgin has presented lively audio-visual programs, workshops and panel sessions about folk and bluegrass music at international conferences, festivals and libraries. Her traveling photo exhibition, From Every Stage, premiered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, continued at Lincoln Center's New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and is being featured through mid-2008 in Kentucky at the International Bluegrass Music Museum. Currently working on Discovering Folk Music (Praeger 2008). | ||||
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| Liza & A.J. (Singer, Songwriter, New Orleans, Jazz, Irish, contra dance, traditional folk, piano, accordion, pennywhistle, keyboards, percussion, guitar, cornet, French horn, bodhran, synthesizer) | Members: Liza DiSavino, A.J. Bodnar |
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| This versatile duo brings a high-energy, improvisational approach to their performances of folk, contradance, jazz, and original music. They have been performing together for twelve years, and have played at concerts, cofffeehouses, contra dances, and festivals throughout the continental United States and Alaska. This summer they will tour Scotland as part of the Common Ground Festival. | ||||
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| Logistical Nightmares (Band, Singer, Musicians, R&B, Rock, Roots) | Members: David Goldman a.k.a. LOX | |||
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| Madison (Band, Singer, Musicians) | Members: David Goldman a.k.a. LOX, Laura Duncan, Jamie Kole, Mark Chilewitz & Pat Hickey | |||
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| Heather Mulvey (Singer, Musician, Americana, Celtic, Folk) |
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| Singer & guitar player performs Americana & Celtic Folk Music | ||||
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| Music Town (Band, Singer, Musicians, Harmony, Variety, Old-Time) | Members: Mark Schaffer, Jeff Loy, Andy Koenig, Evelyn McNally, Ken Galipeau |
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| Music Town performs an exciting blend of down-home folk tunes, boot-kicking mountain instrumentals, and heart-felt original songs. Their music is rocket high, bullet fast, and daisy sweet. These five friends put on a great concert. Singer, harmony, fiddle, banjo, guitar, instrumentalists. | ||||
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| Liz Pagan (Singer, Musician, Electric, Acoustic) |
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| Singer. Plays acoustic guitar & electric bass. Performs with her band, Liz Pagan and the Judeo-Christians, at coffeehouses and festivals. Performs with her husband, Dave Kleiner, and sings with various bands in the area. She is a freelance graphic designer and a certified yoga instructor. | ||||
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| Julie Pasqual (Storyteller, Dance, ASL, Humor, Children's Programs) |
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| Storyteller trained in dance, acting, clown, and American Sign Language. She uses all her skills to bring multi-cultural folktales and fairytales to life with stories of all ages. | ||||
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| Ron Renninger (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Variety, Electric, Acoustic) |
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| Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist. Has released 6 CD's of original music. His performances features superb acoustic guitar playing; passionate vocals; both woven seamlessly around well-crafted and powerful songs. Ron also performs professionally at nursing home and assisted living facilities. His show (as a solo, or with his 3 piece band) features a large repertoire of popular music from every era. Also available as a backup electric/acoustic guitarist for concerts or recording. | ||||
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| Rosetta (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Traditional, Celtic, Dance) | Members: Andrew McDonough, Ilizabeth Cabrera, Kris Lamb & John Lamb |
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| They specialize in the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and Spain, presenting a mixture of lively dance tunes, slow airs, light-hearted ditties, serious ballads, romantic love songs and much more. Rosetta is available at reasonable rates for concerts, parties and weddings. They sing & play cello, keyboards, flute, whistle, recorder & several other wind instruments, bodhran, & harp, plus more. | ||||
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| Scott Sheldon (Singer, Musician, Humor, Folk) |
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| Comic songwriter and performer reminiscent of Tom Lehrer or Steve Goodman. | ||||
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| Elaine Silver (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic, Inspirational) |
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| Singer, songwriter, guitar and banjo, concert performer, 14 CDs, Kids' shows, audience participation, Customized programs; Peace, Love and Joy. Beautiful singing, Faeries, Fairies, Metaphysical Folk Music, & Kids' Events. | ||||
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| Odarka Stockert (Singer, Musician, Children's Programs) |
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| Harpist, vocalist, Children's programs. Harp & flute, harp & violin. Celtic, Irish, Scottish, Eastern European, Latin. Family friendly music. Glendalough's Muse; Celtic Duo. | ||||
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| Rachel Streich (Singer, Musician, Old-Time) |
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| Southern old-time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, vocals | ||||
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| Kathryn Weidener (Storytelling, Children's Programs) |
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| Participatory Storytelling for children, family groups & seniors. | ||||
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| Jay Wilensky (Singer, Musician, Folk, Acoustic) |
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| Jay is a singer, guitarist, song collector. Performs with Marie Trontell in the folk/acoustic duo Circle Round the Sun, and as a vocalist with the jazz/swing big band Reeds, Rhythm, and All That Brass ("RRB"). | ||||
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| Rivka Willick (Storyteller, Folkteller, Children's Programs, Fringe Teller) |
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| The art and rhythm of the oral tale is alive in the 21st century. Rivka tells traditional stories and creates original tales. Your family histories or your organization's stories come to life in story-performances. Rivka also presents complete shows, (Labor Daze and Show and Tell) and performs with the Story Weavers. Programs for Children, Teens & Adults. | ||||
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