Scheduled to appear (subject to change, errors & omissions)
at DRIP COFFEEHOUSE, 34 Main St.
1:00-1:30
1:45-2:15
Michael Aquino, singer-songwriter
rhythmic folk
Michael Aquino is an actor, musician and singer-songwriter born in urbanlands of Northern NJ. He has worked as an actor in regional theaters such as George Street Playhouse, The American Globe and Playwrights Theater of New Jersey. Michael was commissioned by Luna Stage to co-create a holiday production called Mi Casa, Tu Casa for their 2011 and 2012 seasons. It is a collection of Latino and African folktales and songs, original compositions and stories that revolve around the spirit of the holidays. He is also the creator and host of Indie Music Circus, a showcase for independent musicians. Michael created and facilitated 14 Songs in 14 Days, an intensive online songwriting workshop. In 2011 he was invited to perform with Ken Kusama at the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival. 2010 saw the release of his band Sirs’ debut album, The Black Friday Sessions. He’s currently in production for his debut solo album. For more on Michael visit: www.something-artsy.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=134397#!audio
2:30-3:00
3:13-3:45
Christine DeLeon, singer-songwriter
at Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison Avenue
2:30-3:00
John Pivarnik
John Pivarnik, pianist, is organist/choirmaster at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Essex Fells, and works as a freelance instrumental and vocal accompanist. He also performs solo recitals throughout the metropolitan area. Mr. Pivarnik did his undergraduate studies in piano and organ at Susquehanna University, majoring in piano performance. He pursued graduate piano study at Temple University, Philadelphia, and studied Liedbegleitung and piano at Cologne Musik Hochschule in Cologne, Germany. He teaches piano privately in Madison and performs frequently with The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey and the Amitie Trio.
at Provident Bank, 98 Main St.
2:15-2:45
Robert Butts
ROBERT W. BUTTS AND MEMBERS of
BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
of NEW JERSEY
at POOR HERBIE’S, 13 Waverly Pl.
2:00-2:30
2:45-3:15
Mama D & the Vexations
Mama D & the Vexations is an acoustic cover band from Morristown, NJ. They offer a diverse repertoire including everything from Aretha Franklin to P!nk and and Janis Joplin. featuring MHS alum, Donna Ward.
Donna Rae Ward, Musician
at Rose City Framemakers, 20 Waverly Pl., 2nd Floor
2:00- 4:00
Andrew Pungot, caricaturist
Carticaturist, Andrew Pungot
PLUS* A Pop-Up Gallery
Featuring Work by Drew University Art Students – Discover the new generation of Artists!
at ON A ROLL, 50 1/2 Main St.
1:30-2:00
Quentin Fielding
Quentin Fielding is a versatile talent. He is a composer, new age pianist, alternative rock song writer, film scorer, and actor. Quentin has recently finished scoring his first feature film, Dark Tarot, set to be released in 2013. As he was the lead actor, one of his life goals was achieved – to act in and score a feature film.
3:00-3:30
3:45-4:15
Darren O’Neill, Guitar
Darren O’Neill is an Assistant Professor at Montclair State University and serves as the Coordinator of Guitar Studies in the John J. Cali School of Music. He is also the Department Head of Music & Media Services at the Morris County Library in Whippany, NJ. Mr. O’Neill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Castleton State College in Castleton, VT and his Master of Arts degree in Music from Montclair State University. Both degrees centered about guitar performance.
As a member of Trio Brioso, Mr. O’Neill gave his Carnegie Hall debut in 1997 as the result of winning the Artists International New York Debut Competition that year. As a member of the Nova Segno Duo (with Dennis Cinelli), he has performed and recorded on antique instruments from the historic collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and was featured in the 2011 exhibition, Guitar Heroes!
He recorded two, solo CDs – French Connection and American Crossroads – and a duo CD – Festa Italiana! – as a member of Duo Sonoroso (with flutist, Michelle Brick).
at Provident Bank-98 Main St.
1:30-2:00
The Gargoyles of Grace
Young men’s a cappella ensemble
at Studio Yoga – The James Building, 2 Green Village Rd., 3rd flr.
3:00-3:30
Dance Innovations Performance Company
Dance Innovations, celebrating over 25 years of dance, excellence in the arts, innovative training and service to the community for those less fortunate is run under the artistic direction of Susan McCutcheon Coutts. The studio’s philosophy is carried out so that the passion of dance reaches all areas of the community.
at Investors Bank- 16 Waverly Place
2:00-2:30
The Four Old Parts
This delightful quartet, The Four Old Parts are members of the Morris Music Men, an all male a cappella ensemble performing vocal selections featuring barbershop harmony..
http://www.morrismusicmen.org/
at Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main Street
4:30-5:30
Jerry Vezza, Jazz pianist
at the Presbyterian Church- 19 Green Ave.
Madison Music Association
(Student performers)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Music-Association/179346775433608
at The Brass Elephant, 12 Waverly Place
Jeff Webb, accoustic guitar
at Short Stories Community Hub, 32 Main St.
Kings Road Band
Comprised of local parents, Kings Road plays an appealing blend of alternative/light/acoustic rock with harmony vocals and melodic instrumentation. Songs from such artists as the Counting Crows, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow and the Decemberists. Band members include Doug Owen, Diane Kirsch,Chris Wofe, Johanna Habib, Michael O’Keeffe and Bill Meyer
3:00-4:00
Rosewood
Rosewood will play pop/rock songs in an acoustic arrangement. The band members include, Mary McManus (vocals, percussion), John McManus (guitar, vocals), Leo McClusky (guitar, vocals) and Zak Rizvi (guitar, vocals).
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosewood-Band/189327106386?sk=timeline
4:00-5:00
The Unplugged
Val Schuszler & Chris Bias -Acoustic versions of classic, alternative, and grunge rock songs. Some of the bands covered are Bad Company, Foo Fighters, and Pearl Jam
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