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Folk Project Performers Available for Booking

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Performer Summary

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Name (Keywords)    Name (Keywords)
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
Photo by Tim Jones
A new acapella percussion duo with Jenny Avila and master drum maker, Stephen Wright.
Contact:
Jennie Avila
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.JennieAvila.com


Mike Agranoff (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Folk, Traditional)
Engaging concert performer, playing guitar, piano, concertina, and banjo. A great mix of songs, tunes and stories, liberally sprinkled with humor.
Contact:
Mike Agranoff
Phone:
(973) 335-9489
Email:
Webpage:
www.MikeAgranoff.com


Jennie Avila (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic,)
Photo by Steve Parker
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.
Contact:
Jennie Avila
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.JennieAvila.com


Melanie Axel-Lute (Contra Dance Caller, English Dance Caller)
Ted Crane © 20011103
Caller for Contra and English country dances
Contact:
Melanie Axel-Lute
Phone:
(973) 762-4947
Email:
Webpage:
www.MAxelLute.net


Jane Babits (Singer, Musician, Musical Instruction, Classic, Jazz, Variety)
Singer/Songwriter/Classic guitarist & teacher/arranger/Jazz & standards. Solo set for many occasions combining many styles of songs & instrumental, from Dowlannd to original to Beatles to Cole Porter.
Contact:
Jane Babits
Phone:
(212) 861-7019
Email:
Webpage:


Betsy Rose & the Chicago Fire (Band, Singer, Musician, Electric, Acoustic, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop) Members: Elizabeth Lachowicz, Mark Schaffer, Dave Kleiner, Bill Meyer, Ilusha Tsinadze & friends
Saucy Blues & Playful Tunes. Female vocalist with electric lead, bass & rhythm guitars, drums & brass often add to the tremendous talent of the boys in the band. The Chicago Fire is really hot!
Contact:
Elizabeth Lachowicz
Phone:
(908) 230-2280
Email:
Webpage:


Broadside Electric (Band, Acoustic, Electric, Folk, Rock, Progressive, Singer, Musician) Members: Joe D'Andrea, Amy Ksir, Tom Rhoads, Jim Speer, Helene Zisook
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
Contact:
Jim Speer
Phone:
(610) 667-9216
Email:
Webpage:
www.broadside.org


Circle Round the Sun (Duo, Singer, Musician, Folk, Variety) Members: Marie Trontell, Jay Wilensky
Folk/acoustic guitar/vocal duo: great contemporary songs in rich harmony.
Contact:
Jay Wilensky
Phone:
(732) 337-1527
Email:
Webpage:
www.sonicbids.com/CircleRoundTheSun


Cream Cheese (Ensemble, Band, Singer, Musician) Members: Russ Kelner, Norm Leder & Arthur Coppola
Call us CREAM CHEESE. We're retired but not tired, and we're on a r-o-l-l. We perform for senior groups, nursing homes, and social gatherings. Book us for weekdays (morning/afternoon/eve) and weekends, too. Gentle acoustic musical fare includes olde time songs, show tunes, country songs, European melodies, patriotic songs, campfire songs and sing-alongs. Norm Leder's mellow vocals always charm the crowd.
Contact:
Russ Kelner
Phone:
(908) 875-1716
Email:
Webpage:


Roger Deitz (Acoustic, Singer, Songwriter, Humor, Storyteller, Folk, Musician, Emcee)
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.
Contact:
Roger Deitz
Phone:
(973) 731-0103
Email:
Webpage:
www.rogerdeitz.com


Christine Deleon (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Jazz, Variety, Acoustic, Inspirational, Contemporary)
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
Contact:
Christine Deleon
Phone:
(201) 446-5387
Email:
Webpage:
www.ChristineDeleon.com


Dugan's Hooligans (Celtic Eclectic Ensemble, Fiddle, Violin, Harp, vocals, whistle, flute, dance, keyboards, bodhran) Members: Nancy, George,Connor and Sharlys Dugan
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".
Contact:
Nancy Dugan
Phone:
973-236-0304
Email:
Webpage:
www.duganshooligans.com


Early Music Players (Singer, Musician, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Ensemble) Members: Kris & John Lamb, Andy Koenig, Ilizabeth Cabrera & Joanna Hoty Russell
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.
Contact:
Kris & John Lamb
Phone:
(201) 259-4107
Email:
Webpage:
www.EarlyMusicPlayers.org


Eclectic Consort (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Classic, Folk) Members: Andrew Koenig, & Kris & John Lamb
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.
Contact:
Kris & John Lamb
Phone:
(201) 259-4107
Email:
Webpage:
www.boxwoodmusic.com/econsort.html


Sam Edelston (Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Humor, Acoustic, Variety, Folk, Pop, Rock)
Sam fell in love with novelty songs, folk, country, rock & roll, symphonic classical music, guitar, banjo, and songwriting - all around the same time - and dulcimers just a little while later. The result is a multi-sided performer who is equally at home doing sophisticated humor for grown-ups, shout-alongs for kids, or an unpredictable variety of things on hammered and mountain dulcimers for the pure fun of it.
Contact:
Sam Edelston
Phone:
(203) 661-0503
Email:
Webpage:


Paula Entin (Artist)
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.
Contact:
Paula Entin
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.fibersong.com


Toby Fagenson (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Pop)
Singer/Songwriter/Parodist. Six & Twelve String guitar, five string banjo. Writes & Performs songs in many folk & Pop styles. Good with audience participation.
Contact:
Toby Fagenson
Phone:
(212) 861-7019
(646) 576-2831
Email:
Webpage:


Ken Galipeau (Singer, Musician, Storyteller, Variety, Humor, Children's Programs)
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.
Contact:
Ken Galipeau
Phone:
(973) 983-6611
Email:
Webpage:
www.storyNsong.com


David Goldman (Drummer)
Drummer/musical director for MADISON and drummer in The Logistical Nightmares. Drummer since 1966, has toured, recorded or played with: w/Gregg Winter-WEA Recording Artist, Joe Satriani -Relativity Records, Reeve Carney-Interscope Records, Mark Schaffer/The Galoots, Dave Kleiner/Liz Pagan, Dave Sherman, Betsy Rose & the Chicago Fire, Bill Meyer & Friends, etc
Contact:
David Goldman
Phone:
(973) 763-4928
Email:
Webpage:


Larry Gomez (Singer, Musician)
Singer, 6 & 12 string guitar, Double-Thumb technique Banjo, Banjo- Uke and Harmonica. Looking to put together a group of acoustic musicians and singers. Repetoire consists of Olde-Tyme music from the 1920's & 1930's with a rocking/ragtime/jug-band feel. I play songs that use the II,VI, and the diminished.
Contact:
Larry Gomez
Phone:
(908) 665-9219
917-609-9153
Email:
Webpage:


SusanJoy Grieco (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Jazz, Pop)
Jazz and Pop Singer/Songwriter, 2005 Debut CD titled "TurnAround"
Contact:
SusanJoy Grieco
Phone:
(908) 234-9528
Email:
Webpage:
www.SusanJoyMusic.com


Perry Hamburg (Singer, Musician, Folk, Sing-A-Long)
Sings & plays accordian and melodica by ear. Enjoys playing with others & entertaining at hospitals, nursing homes, homeless shelters, etc. Always looking to organize groups of volunteer performers to participate in interactive "gigs" for others less fortunate than ourselves. Gigs are usually after working hours. Feel free to contact Perry to join in the fun &/or if you're looking to entertain at such places.
Contact:
Perry Hamburg
Phone:
(201) 396-7267
Email:
Webpage:


Kathleen Haynie (Musician, Keyboardist, Pianist, French Horn Player, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Classical, Folk)
Classically trained pianist / french horn player. Performing on keyboard / piano in rock (especially classic rock), jazz, standards, show tunes. Loves gigging with high energy players!
Contact:
Kathleen Haynie
Phone:
609-466-2799
Email:
Webpage:


Gary Paul Hermus (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz)
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.
Contact:
Gary Paul Hermus
Phone:
(973) 292-9092
Email:
Webpage:
www.garypaulhermus.com


Pat Hickey (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Folk, Rock, Blues, Electric, Acoustic)
Folk/Rock/Blues/Ambient Guitar. Singer/Songwriter. Other instruments: bass guitar, mandolin, whistle, recorderSideman. Soundman. Member of folk/rock and prog/rock bands.
Contact:
Pat Hickey
Phone:
(732) 266-5361
Email:
Webpage:


Hot Soup (Trio, Singer, Harmony, Folk) Members: Sue Trainor, Christina Muir & Jennie Avila
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.
Contact:
Sue Trainor
Phone:
(410) 381-2834
Email:
Webpage:
www.HotSoupTrio.com


Donna E. Hunt (Contra Dance Caller, Square Dance, Dance Instruction)
Lisa Brennen © 2002
Patient, fun and skilled, Contra and Square dance caller for all dancing levels and abilities. Will work with your musicians or can recommend talented musicians to hire.
Contact:
Donna E. Hunt
Phone:
(215) 402-0133
Email:
Webpage:


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
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.
Contact:
Liza DiSavino, A.J. Bodnar
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.vanepig.net


Dave Kleiner (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Musical Instruction, Folk, Pop, Rock, Humor, Variety, Electric, Acoustic, Children's Programs)
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.
Contact:
Dave Kleiner
Phone:
(973) 429-0288
Email:
Webpage:
www.DavidKleiner.com


Stephanie P. Ledgin (Emcee, Speaker, Workshop Presenter, Photo Exhibitions, Programs, Folk, Bluegrass, Music Journalist, Photographer)
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).
Contact:
Stephanie P. Ledgin
Phone:
(908) 735-7925
Email:
Webpage:
FiddlingWithWords.com


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
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.
Contact:
Liza DiSavino, A.J. Bodnar
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.vanepig.net


Logistical Nightmares (Band, Singer, Musicians, R&B, Rock, Roots) Members: David Goldman a.k.a. LOX
Full Band - R & B/Pop/Roots/Rock
Contact:
David Goldman
Phone:
(973) 763-4927
Email:
Webpage:
profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=138481177


Madison (Band, Singer, Musicians) Members: David Goldman a.k.a. LOX, Laura Duncan, Jamie Kole, Mark Chilewitz & Pat Hickey
Full Band
Contact:
David Goldman
Phone:
(973) 763-4926
Email:
Webpage:
www.MadisonRocks.us


Tommy Mahoney (Singer, Musician, Rock, Sound Technician)
Singer/Instrumentalist; 12 & 6 string Electric & Acoustic Guitars & 12 string Banjo; Background & Duet vocals. Beginner guitar lessons (all ages). Acoustic & Electric guitar repairs.
Contact:
Tommy Mahoney
Phone:
(973) 625-5210
Email:
Webpage:


Maria Manna (Singer, Harmony, Variety, Broadway)
Vocalist/Song Styles: Country, Folk, Soft Rock, Popular Standards, Blues, Broadway Tunes, & I love to harmonize
Contact:
Maria Manna
Phone:
(973) 586-3684
Email:
Webpage:


Heather Mulvey (Singer, Musician, Americana, Celtic, Folk)
Singer & guitar player performs Americana & Celtic Folk Music
Contact:
Heather Mulvey
Phone:
(973) 886-6318
Email:
Webpage:
www.heathermulvey.com


Music Town (Band, Singer, Musicians, Harmony, Variety, Old-Time) Members: Mark Schaffer, Jeff Loy, Andy Koenig, Evelyn McNally, Ken Galipeau
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.
Contact:
Mark Schaffer
Phone:
(973) 989-4429
Email:
Webpage:
www.storynsong.com/Musictown


Liz Pagan (Singer, Musician, Electric, Acoustic)
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.
Contact:
Liz Pagan
Phone:
(973) 429-0289
Email:
Webpage:
www.DavidKleiner.com


Julie Pasqual (Storyteller, Dance, ASL, Humor, Children's Programs)
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.
Contact:
Julie Pasqual
Phone:
(201) 860-9676
Email:
Webpage:
www.JuliePasqual.com


Tom Pylant (Musician, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, Electric, Acoustic)
Jazz bassist - double on both acoustic and electric basses. Decades of professional experience in jazz, blues, soul, and R&B.
Contact:
Tom Pylant
Phone:
(908) 581-7970
(908) 281-0454
Email:
Webpage:


Sandie Reilly (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Musical Instruction, Children's Programs, Inspirational, Folk, Sound Technician)
In addition to performing ballads, sing-a-longs, & contemporary folk music, much of it written by herself, Sandie produces the Horses Sing None Of It Folk Project Cable TV Show, instructs & entertains children with song and a variety of instruments, she's a sound technician and emcee.
Contact:
Sandie Reilly
Phone:
(908) 501-3842
Email:
Webpage:


Ron Renninger (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Variety, Electric, Acoustic)
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.
Contact:
Ron Renninger
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
www.RonRenninger.com


Rosetta (Ensemble, Singer, Musician, Traditional, Celtic, Dance) Members: Andrew McDonough, Ilizabeth Cabrera, Kris Lamb & John Lamb
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.
Contact:
Kris & John Lamb
Phone:
(201) 259-4107
Email:
Webpage:
www.boxwoodmusic.com/rosetta.html


Mark Schaffer (Singer,Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Dance, Electric, Acoustic, Emcee)
Mark is a singer, songwriter, who plays the fiddle, guitar & mandolin. He plays, sings and writes in a variety of styles. He currently plays fiddle in the creative contra dance band Blisters, plays fiddle and sings in the high powered, mountain music band Music Town, and leads the Swingovation Orchestra, a swing and rock dance band perfect for dances, weddings, picnics, concerts and mall openings.
Contact:
Mark Schaffer
Phone:
(973) 989-4429
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Jean Scully (Singer, Folk, Jazz, Variety, Rock, Emcee)
Female Vocalist comfortable in many different genres. Master of Ceremonies, actress with background in musical comedy.
Contact:
Jean Scully
Phone:
(201) 486-1366
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Diane R. Semmling (Musician, Folk)
Folk Guitar Player, & extra in Phil Ochs documentary "Chords of Fame" (1983). Coast Guard & 9/11 Veteran. Income tax advisor, town Environmental Comm. Secretary.
Contact:
Diane R. Semmling
Phone:
(732) 968-2996
(908) 256-3740
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Scott Sheldon (Singer, Musician, Humor, Folk)
Comic songwriter and performer reminiscent of Tom Lehrer or Steve Goodman.
Contact:
Scott Sheldon
Phone:
(973) 818-1810
Email:
Webpage:
www.ScottSheldon.com


Dave Sherman (Singer, Musician, Acoustic, Electric, Folk, Rock, Roots) Members: Dave Sherman & Friends, Plenty o' Friends
High Energy Folk, Rock & Roots Music on his guitar. Performs solo &/or with other lively musicians & singers. Dave can also record Demo CD's for you.
Contact:
Dave Sherman
Phone:
(732) 572-7918
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Elaine Silver (Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Acoustic, Inspirational)
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.
Contact:
Elaine Silver
Phone:
(941) 954-4312
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Webpage:
www.ElaineSilver.com


Solidarity Singers of the NJ Industrial Council (Singer, Chorus, Musician, Americana, Political, Topical) Members: Bennet Zurofsky & Friends
We are a street chorus dedicated to support of the labor movement and progressive causes. We appear on picket lines, at rallies, on marches and at demonstrations of all sorts as well as in coffee houses or concert settings. Although we rehearse often, we are loosely organized. At a typical engagement 10-12 of us will appear to sing, generally accompanied by a single acoustic guitar, some percussion and occasional props. Our primary inspirations are The Almanac Singers, Joe Hill and the many other contributors to the "Little Red Songbook." Our repertoire includes many newly-composed songs and parodies along with classic and traditional songs of the Left. Our motto: "We don't all read music, but we all know which side we are on." We have one cd, "Solidarity It Can't Be Beat!"
Contact:
Bennet & Zurofsky
Phone:
(973) 642-0885
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Sara Steele (Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Electric, Acoustic, Sound Technician)
Sara's talents are as broad as her styles of music. She's a singer, musician, composer & arranger who can support other performers as their sound technician. She sings & plays keyboard, guitar, dobro, accordian, alone & with friends. A real one-woman band with her electronic synthisizer. Singing solo or in harmony to Big Band, Broadway, Folk, etc.
Contact:
Sara Steele
Phone:
(908) 876-9098
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Odarka Stockert (Singer, Musician, Children's Programs)
Harpist, vocalist, Children's programs. Harp & flute, harp & violin. Celtic, Irish, Scottish, Eastern European, Latin. Family friendly music. Glendalough's Muse; Celtic Duo.
Contact:
Odarka Stockert
Phone:
(973) 763-6303
Email:
Webpage:
www.Odarka.com


Rachel Streich (Singer, Musician, Old-Time)
Southern old-time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, vocals
Contact:
Rachel Streich
Phone:
(973) 650-6849
973-669-9960
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Kathryn Weidener (Storytelling, Children's Programs)
Participatory Storytelling for children, family groups & seniors.
Contact:
Kathryn Weidener
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Webpage:
www.njstorynet.org


Jim West (Singer, Songwriter, Irish, Classical, Musician, Folk, Old Timey, Canadian)
Prize-winning Fiddler, songwriter, & singer of Irish, Canadian, New England, & Old Timey Fiddle Tunes. (Even some classical.) Plays for Square or Contra Dances, Concerts, Parties, Dog Vaccinations, Tree Fellings, Auto Lubrications, you name it and he'll put together your program. Often plays with Judy Bubar and/or other fine musicians. He's been doing this since the late '70's and never been in jail. Appearances on NYC TV stations, NJN radio, NJ Folk Festival etc. Won't take a job you won't be pleased with. Has his own sound system.
Contact:
Jim West
Phone:
(609) 882-5390
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Jay Wilensky (Singer, Musician, Folk, Acoustic)
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").
Contact:
Jay Wilensky
Phone:
(732) 337-1527
Email:
Webpage:
www.jaywilensky.com


Rivka Willick (Storyteller, Folkteller, Children's Programs, Fringe Teller)
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.
Contact:
Rivka Willick
Phone:
(862) 268-4989
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