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right hand while sipping her beloved PG delic Furs and toured with “Bong water” Tibs English Tea and smiling out into the and “Magnuson/Kramer”. Al Buonanno on East End Mist. bass, played with David Byrne and Rhett Tyler. James Bernard on drums. He studied DAN BAILEY TRIBE with drum greats Jack DeJohnette and Tony Dan Bailey Williams. Black & Sparrow’s CD “Second Tribe presents Time Around” is available on cdbaby.com soul funk reggae and itunes.com. inspired by the wanderlust of an THE NANCY ATLAS PROJECT endless summer. Nancy Atlas and her band of journey- A native of New men (Johnny Blood, Brett King, Neal Sur- York’s infamous real and Richard Rosch) have been domi- Hamptons, Bai- nating the East End Music scene on Long ley’s South Af- Island for quite some time. Known for her rican roots and his command of the West raw, live performances and stellar songwrit- African djembe channel a vibration of cel- ing, Nancy and her band, The Nancy Atlas ebration. Bailey grew up in a loving family Project, are celebrating 22 years together of starving artists, living in harsh contrast to during which time they have opened for the extravagant wealth of the surrounding BODEGA TALL BOYS almost everyone under the sun. To name a Hamptons. As a boy, he taught himself gui- A gang of barnstormers from New York few: Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Toots tar and received the gift of rhythm from his City and Brooklyn, The Tallboys sound and the Maytals, Jimmy Buffett, Crosby, godfather Babatunde Olatunji, world-re- is the timeless kind, born of lost highways Stills and Nash. The reason is simple. When nowned Master Drummer and cultural am- and deep woods. Collectors of roughhewn people want a solid act to open their show bassador. Bailey studied Olatunji’s unique country and soul tunes, rambling ballads, and get the crowd warmed up, they call method of teaching West African djembe original barnyard stompers, and classics Nancy and her boys because they know and by the age of 13, was hosting his own turned on their heads, this five-piece heart- they will deliver. drumming workshops and performing for on-its-sleeve outfit of guitars, mandolin, Nancy grew up in Commack, NY with African dance classes. banjo, dobro and percussion, plays musical gypsy blood in her veins. Eager to get the chairs every time they take the stage. They buck out of dodge she spent her college swap instruments, trade off vocals, and al- years abroad at both Cambridge University ways deliver a high-octane performance in England and Richmond College in Lon- and their infectious brand of urban Amer- don and Florence. She majored in art histo- icana. ry, fine art, drinking lots of wine and talking shit. There was a serious recession going on THE BUZZARDS the year she graduated college so instead Besides inciting ri- of becoming a mad advertising executive otous mayhem and she walked down to Portabello Road, Lon- general debauchery, don, bought a guitar for 60 quid and never The Buzzards have looked back. It was pouring buckets of En- performed at every glish rain that day so they gave her a black rockabilly hot spot, in- plastic bag to cover her guitar, as it didn’t BLACK AND SPARROW cluding the Rodeo Bar come with a case. Nothing, it is said, can Black and Sparrow are a New York in Manhattan and the stop true desire. based Acoustic Duo that has been perform- Blue Comet just out- A mainstay on the impressive roster of ing for years to receptive crowds. In the past side of Philly. They are performers at The Stephen Talkhouse, Nan- they have opened shows for Los Lobos, The the house band at the cy holds the record for most sold-out shows Subdudes, The New Riders of the Purple Bayou in Long Island and have performed at the venerable establishment. Her “Fire- Sage, Mick Taylor, Taj Mahal, Hot Tuna and at the Gold Coast Casino and Orleans Ca- side Sessions” series at Bay Street Theater many other National acts. They have been sino in Las Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas in Sag Harbor sell out weekly in the dead joined on stage with Charles Neville(Neville Rockabilly Weekend more than ten times. of winter. Brothers), Roll Hall of Famer “Donna Jean They have performed at the Indy Rockabilly Nancy lives in Montauk, New York with Godchaux” (Grateful Dead) as well as Rebel Weekend, the Heavy Rebel Week- her husband Thomas, her two sons, Cash Grammy winner Terrance Simien. Their mix ender in North Carolina, and Rock n Rods and Levon, and her daughter, Tallulah. of rock, blues and country has built them a in Philly. They performed for the Rockabilly When she is not writing a song or on stage strong reputation for great songs and musi- Hall of Fame many times, most notably at rocking out, she can be found clamming cianship Black & Sparrow took on a new the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first with her kids, surfing with her kids, walk- dimension with the addition of a full band sold out concert, in Memphis, TN. They are ing with her kids, reading with her kids or behind their two acoustic guitars. Randolph the band of choice to open for national acts cartooning for her kids. On rainy days she A. Hudson lll, on Baritone 6 and 12-string and received outstanding praise for their lazily traces tour maps of Europe with her guitars. He’s played with the Fugs, Psyche- performance with the great Scotty Moore. 34 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

performances he plays a number of instruments in addition to switching instruments throughout his show. Dante was chosen to star in Levi’s “What’s True” commercial campaign, has won many awards for his songwriting, and was voted Best Male Mu- sician by the popular Hampton’s publica- tion, Dan’s Papers. Artists such as Ben Folds, Guster, and America have included him as an opening act for their tours and festival performances. Dante released Hotel Vol 1 on July 26, 2019. “Hey Now,” the first track off of this GENE CASEY CAROLINE DOCTOROW EP, was described as including “a sprinkle & THE LONE SHARKS & THE BALLAD MAKERS of Prince, a dash of Dylan, a hint of Guth- Gene Casey formed the Lone Sharks Singer-songwriter Caroline Doctorow rie” (LA on Lock) and “more than earns its after moving to Long Island’s East End in has been called a great champion of Amer- four-minutes-plus run time” (B-Sides and 1988, having received his baptism per- ican folk music. Her most recent album Badlands). It was included in many “best of” forming in the NYC / NJ area (Mudd Club, Dreaming in Vinyl reached #2 on the na- lists in the music blogosphere. Dante is cur- CBGBs, Maxwell’s, et. al) the waning days tional folk radio airplay charts. In addition rently in the studio working on the second of punk/new wave. The Lone Sharks be- to eleven solo albums, she released the EP in this series, Hotel Vol. 2. This four song came a mainstay in the late 1990s Hamp- first retrospective of the work of ‘60s folk album is set to be released on November tons music scene, when bars were plentiful icons Richard and Mimi Fariña titled An- 22, 2019. A portion of the proceeds from and audiences robust and loyal. Throughout other Country which received critical ac- Hotel Vol. 2 and it’s release show will go to the 90s and into the new century Gene and claim. Ms. Doctorow recently appeared First Responders Children’s Foundation. the evolving line-up of Sharks men were on the PBS special “Pete Seeger’s Legacy” the house band at The Wild Rose Cafe, a along with Taj Mahal, Guy Davis, Dar Wil- SOFIA D’ANGELO Bridgehampton night spot where packed liams, and John Cohen. She has opened for At 14 years old, Sofia houses danced to the roots rock and swing. The Band, Alison Krauss and Tim O’Brien, busked in a small town Gene’s original music emerged periodically among others. For the past four years she in Long Island on a hot to great acclaim and local and internation- and her band The Ballad Makers have been summer day. She played al indie radio play. Several of Gene’s roots- featured performers at the annual Woody songs by all of her favor- drenched songs have been used on the Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah Oklaho- ite artists, as well as a few soundtracks to television and feature films, ma. Her songs and her voice have been originals she had written including “Justified” and “Sons of Anarchy” heard on both large and small screens. in her bedroom that she ; the 2012 thriller “The Tall Man” starring Caroline received The Alexander Award never thought would see Jessica Biel, the 2013 release “The Killing from the Long Island Arts Council in 2017, the light of day. “It was truly an eye-opening Season” starring Robert DeNiro, and Rob and an official New York State Proclama- moment,” she recalls. “I knew I wanted to do Reiner’s acclaimed “Being Charlie”. March tion honoring her many years of work as music for the rest of my life, but now it seemed 2017 saw the release of Gene’s latest CD, a folksinger. She is the daughter of the late like the only thing to do. Why would I pursue “Guitar In The Rain” an album celebrat- world-renowned author E.L. Doctorow. anything else?” Now, at 20 years old, she stud- ing the roots of contemporary Americana ies Recorded Music at NYU. with original songs that evoke the roman- DANTE When she’s not in class, she is at home tic sweep of 60s pop, classic C&W and Combining acoustic indie folk and soul, writing and producing more songs, and the raw untamed spirit of early rock & roll. Dante Mazzetti is known for his expres- playing all of these tunes live in front of au- Selections from the album and those pre- sive vocals and multi-instrumental style. diences around the city. “Producing is great ceding were featured at a wildly success- Described as a “standout songwriter” (New because you can see the song building to ful concert at the prestigious Westhampton Music Weekly), “multi-talented musician” where you want it to be, and I can now do Beach Performing Arts Center. (The Independent) and “a marksman of that as I’m writing it. That’s special about In 2014 Gene and the Lone Sharks were both vocal skill and being a musician right now.” Sofia says. inducted into the Dan’s Papers “Best of the finger-plucking” Taking inspiration from The 1975 (“I… Best” Hall of Fame, having been honored (B-Sides and Bad- love that band so damn much”) to Led for the better part of 20 Years as favorite lands), Mazzetti is Zeppelin to Lorde to Joni Mitchell to Tears musicians/band. In 2015, Gene Casey rooted in tradition for Fears to Rihanna, Sofia’s variety of taste received the LISA, aka , the Long Island yet fearlessly cre- comes together through her aesthetic filter Sound Award by the Long Island Music ative. As a multi-in- to present a new, unique artist who uses the Hall of Fame, for his contributions to the strumentalist, Maz- city, her relationships, and her femininity as Island’s musical landscape. In 2017, the zetti plays most powerful tools in her songs. She takes the Northforker.com (the on-line arm of the of the instruments stage recklessly but with care, ensuring ev- Suffolk Times) named Gene and the group on his recordings eryone in the crowd is included and having “People of the Year” for 2016. and during his live fun. Sofia D’Angelo is one to watch. 35 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

will come back to us, and it has. Based in quently, the current incarnation began in what is called the “Hamptons” or the East 2007. Since that time, Edna’s Kin has per- End of Long Island, BOOM has performed formed many concerts and played at nu- at community events and festivals, sharing merous festivals throughout the Northeast. the sounds of Brazilian percussion - Samba. Their debut CD, Whiskey and Wine, was released in April 2019, and it features 11 original songs written by Dan Koontz and arranged by the band. JOE DELIA & THIEVES GOAT ON A BOAT Joe Delia has two gold records and one MUSICAL PUPPET SHOW platinum. He is known internationally for Henrietta, the his blazing blues piano onstage and his singing chick- 30-plus feature film scores. Locally, he is en longs to be a known for his songs like “Under the Mon- star on Broadway tauk Moon.” but the Mean Ol’ Delia started in music as a child, signed INDA EATON Farmer is going to RCA Records in his early teens and ba- Inda Eaton is a singer-songwriter-sto- to put her in a came one of the first Muppets on the Ed ryteller in the tradition of Americana roots stew if she doesn’t Sullivan Show. After that, life as a studio rock. Often compared to a fusion of Me- produce an egg musician in NYC and as a producer and lissa Etheridge meets John Mellencamp, In- by morning. Find out how Henrietta, with touring composer had him working with da’s original music & observational humor the help of her friends learns to believe in such varied artists as Dusty Springfield, often mine wanderlust and epic adventure herself to make her dreams come true. 45 Stanley Turrentine, Phoebe Snow to Dave to explore topics of resilience, community minutes, all-ages, rod puppets, costumed Edmunds and many more. He’s played live & connection. characters with Bruce Springsteen and Keith Richards, In a rare convergence, the band on stage The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre among others. Joe also has 30 feature film with Inda at SHAMF this year feature many is a non-profit puppet theater committed to scores to his credit, including “King of New of the musicians who perform on Shelter introducing young children and their fam- York” and “The Bad Lieutenant” and many in Place. Shelter in Place, Inda Eaton’s 8th ilies to a lifelong love of theater and the documentaries. He has just completed his independently produced album is a stun- creative arts since 2001. They are among work on “Siberia” with Abel Ferrara and ning mix of emotionally charged anthems, only 50 established puppet theaters list- Willem DaFoe. ballads, and boot-stompers, featuring B. ed by the Puppeteers of America. Through Delia likes to keep playing live on this Rehm-Gerdes, Michael Gugliemo, Jeff puppet shows, puppet playgroups, family side of the pond, mostly on the East End, Marshall and Jeffrey Smith (with special workshops, and special events, Goat on a where he invites some of the best musi- appearances by Eve Nelson, Nancy Atlas, Boat invites families in the community to cians he knows, to play with his “Joe Delia Lee Lawler and Rose Lawler). This collec- be entertained and to become involved in & Thieves”. This show features Klyph Black, tion of eleven story-rich songs highlights their own cultural and creative education. James Benard, and Al Buonanno. Back- the power of human connection and offers ground singer PJ Delia will be featured as a dashboard-drumming, heart-healing jour- JANE HASTAY well as they play seldom heard classic rock ney through life, death, laughter and love. & PETER MARTIN WEISS n roll and country and originals. Peter met pianist Jane Hastay in San Francisco while on tour and soon after they were married. The couple produced a CD entitled Never Never EDNA’S KIN Land, named after Edna’s Kin is a family band based in Sag a song that en- Harbor. Patriarch Warren Koontz plays bass courages us to follow our dreams. Peter and ESCOLA DE SAMBA BOOM and sings, eldest son Andrew plays fiddle Jane have a brand new CD with saxophonist In 2002 a group of drummers met to ex- and sings, and youngest son Dan plays gui- Richie Scollo entitled “The Good Life.” Click plore Brazilian rhythms and started a jour- tar and sings. They play Americana music, here to purchase it. As an educator, Peter ney that would take them to Escola de including many original songs inspired by taught at the State University of NY at New Samba BOOM. Today BOOM is a tight classic country and blues music, as well as Paltz on the jazz faculty. Now living in East and swinging Bateria (percussion section) countrified covers of some of the most un- Hampton, he currently teaches private guitar of thirty members who have filled their likely songs. While the origins of the band and bass lessons, sings with the Choral So- souls with music from the heart. Our prem- extend back to the early 80s when the fam- ciety of the Hamptons and performs locally ise has always been to give it away and it ily lived together and played together fre- on bass and guitar. 37 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

HOPEFULLY FORGIVEN Hopefully Forgiven - voted ‘Best Band in the Hamptons’ by Dan’s Papers for the past THE JAM SESSION two years - is a high-energy, mellow-vibin’, LATIN EDITION harmony soaked cocktail of 100 years of The Jam Session Inc. was conceptu- LUDMILLA & MARCELLO American music and spirits. Singer/song- alized in 2009 aiming to create a live Jazz The international “Bossa Nova” rage is writers Telly Karoussos, and ‘Alabama Brad’ experience accessible to audience mem- generally dated from the November 21, Penuel (fresh from Nashville) deliver big har- bers of all demographics and ages, as well 1962 concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC, monies and authentic songwriting that tran- as creating a platform for local and global which featured among others Sergio scend the ‘Americana’ genre and has attract- musicians to network and perform before a Mendes and his group, João and Astrud Gil- ed a devoted multi-generational fan base. live audience. The Jam Session has become berto, Tom Jobim and Roberto Menescal. The brotherhood that is Hopefully For- a staple of live Jazz on Long Island with its This genre has remained popular and has given began shortly after a chance meeting weekly live performances. recently experienced resurgence in Brazil through an internet post when Brad offered The Jam Session Radio Hour has been as well as entered the repertoire and rhyth- his Brooklyn railroad apartment to Telly in broadcast since 2011. All sessions are re- mic language of jazz and popular music exchange for watching his dog. After sizing corded live-to-tape and aired weekly on around the world. each other up and realizing they shared a NPR station WPPB 88.3FM. In 2011 we For the past 20 years Ludmilla has been passion for music and surfing, Brad said “I introduced our Special Guest Series to help developing a solid reputation, working with think this will work. My house is yours--you promote local and global musicians as well renowned MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) can even play my guitar if you want....just as showcasing the wide range of Jazz. artists. Carefully selecting her repertoire, don’t touch my boots.” With each special guest featured we she finds new meaning in the music of such Telly didn’t and they soon began work- invite guest musicians to sit in, creating a great composers as Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra ing up their favorite songs by the Stones, wonderful gumbo of up-and-coming musi- and Edu Lobo. the Band, Van Morrison, etc. Brad even cians and world class musicians - a con- Since 1998 the singer has received a tre- showed him some bluegrass tunes, and cept unique to The Jam Session. We also mendous reception performing in the New the course for Hopefully Forgiven was set. showcase Latin/Jazz Night once a month York area, always accompanied by Marcel- Hopefully Forgiven’s debut EP, Soaked, is - celebrating the unique sound and devel- lo Pimenta. Together, they give an exciting now available everywhere. opment of Afro/Latin Jazz. The Jam Session high-energy performance that is truly unfor- Vocals, Guitar - Telly Karoussos also collaborate with other organizations gettable. Vocals, Guitar - Brad Penuel and venues, such as Duck Creek Arts Cen- Bass - Benjamin Goodale ter, Baron’s Cove, Southampton Arts Center, The Jazz Foundation of America and Keyed CASSANDRA HOUSE Up. For more information go to www.the- Cassandra is a Long jamsession.org Island-based singer/songwriter whose JAKE LEAR unique sound has been Raised on the described as soulful, music of John Lee earnest & raw. She has Hooker, Jimi Hen- shared the stage with drix and Howlin such talents as Amy Wolf, Jake Lear MAMALEE ROSE Helm and the Hand- is dedicated to & FRIENDS some Strangers, Shannon McNally, G. Love, the music of the MamaLee Rose and Friends is a Lucy Kaplansky, Jen Chapin & Todd Scheaffer blues. Spending 7-member band out of East Hampton, N.Y. of Railroad Earth. Compared to the likes of years in Memphis, They are unique in that they feature 2 dy- Patty Griffin, Kathleen Edwards & Neko Case, TN along with his namic lead vocalists, the mother-daughter her original music makes this act a must-see. drummer Roy Cun- team of MamaLee Lawler (having done She has been a featured folk artist in her com- ningham and bass- backups with Bonnie Raitt and Little Feat) munity on Long Island and looks forward to ist Carlos Arias. The trio recorded three al- and A.Rose Lawler Kerin ( singing with lo- branching out to other states and spreading bums. The last being 2013 DIAMONDS & cal singer songwriters Inda Eaton and Nan- her music to any ears willing to listen. Cas- STONES. Jake recently moved back to the cy Atlas). sandra’s newest recording efforts have been east end of Long Island where he lives with They are backed up by husband/father with the help of acclaimed & Grammy win- his wife, the artist Anna DeMauro, their Jim Lawler on drums (having traveled with ning producer/engineer Ben Wisch. daughter Lucia, and son. local singer songwriter Michael Weis- 39 BAND BIOGRAPHIES kopf); Al Buonnano on down and dirty ALFREDO MERAT TRIO NANCY REMKUS & FRIENDS bass (played with David Byrne of Talking Alfredo is Nancy Rem- Heads, Roger McGuinn of Byrds); Peter passionate sing- kus is a singer “Bosco” Michne, Eastern Long Island’s er/songwriter and a songwriter finest on guitar (look for his CD, “Unsung known for his and an ordained Heroes); Klyph Black (of Black and Spar- Latin flavored interfaith/interspir- row, and Rumor Has It) shifts from bass to compositions, itual minister who slide, to acoustic and electric guitars; and and his sing- works in different Fred Gilde (with Lynn Blue’s band and the ing in multiple houses of worship Moondogs),the Manhattan bred keyboard languages, and in our area. player who kicks that keyboard, no matter fiery guitar play- A third-gener- what genre. ing. His per- ation Sag Harbor They have a distinctive sound that is all formances, in native, Nancy’s their own, from Mama Lee’s gospel Blues solo settings or love of the area is background to daughter Rose’s soulful and in duos/trios, or evident in many powerful vocal interpretations. From Orig- with his group of her songs. She inals to R&B, soul, rock and standards they Europa, trans- was named Suf- have a diverse reputation for whatever ven- port the listener to exotic places. As of late, folk County Per- ue they play. Their live shows are a joy to Alfredo has been transporting listeners to forming Artist of hear and to watch. Enjoy! Paris, as he channels the music of Jacque the Year in 1989 Brel.and a show will be opening at Bay and has released Street Theatre Sag harbor on Oct 15th call four albums. Nan- box office for seats. Come down and enjoy cy studied Music the ”Musika” of Alfredo Merat. www.face- Therapy in college book.com/Alfredomusika and taught music and guitar (among other subjects) at the Sag Harbor El- ementary School. She helped create Morning Program at the school, bringing students, teachers, staff and parents together to begin each day with song. Through music, participants experience a sense of community and thereby spread a message PETE MANCINI of peace and inclusion. Diversion Records Recording Artist Pete Mancini got his start as the frontman and ANGIE PASTOR primary songwriter of Butchers Blind, a Angie Pastor is a jazz singer and critically acclaimed rock band from NYC. song-writer attending the vocal jazz pro- His debut solo album Foothill Freeway ex- gram at City College of New York in Har- plored the Americana influences that were lem. Her teachers a hallmark of his work with his former THE MONTAUK PROJECT and mentors in- band. In 2018, he released a live EP, Alive Childhood musical comrades Mark clude pianist Eli in Patchogue. Schiavoni and Jasper Conroy started The Yamin and vocal- Since signing with Diversion Records, Montauk Project in 2011. The band has ist Amy London. Mancini has released three singles, Pine always been about delivering a large and She performs in Box Derby, DUI Blues, and My Home- authentic rock experience, sure to get your various locations town. His second full length album Flying head moving. Now joined by Josh LeClerc throughout NYC First Class was released in 2019. Mancini’s and Harlan Beeton, the band has hit the both solo and songs have received glowing reviews and studio again. Melding the black-blue-pur- with Jazz Power radio airplay around the world, and they ple styles of Seattle grunge filtered through Initiative’s “Zah!” continue to win over hearts and minds classic 60s tones, they serve up an ice cold Ensemble. You wherever they are heard. shot of classic hard rock with a twist of Psy- can typically Over the years, Mancini has opened for chedelia. Having shared the stage with art- hear Angie sing acts such as Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, ists like The Marshall Tucker Band, Temples, on a few Tues- Pure Prairie League, Robbie Fulks, James White Denim and The Growlers, the band days each sum- Maddock, Marah, Steve Forbert, Larry has made multiple appearances at show- mer with Dennis Campbell & Theresa Williams, Kevin Gor- cases from SXSW to CMJ, dazzling spec- Raffelock at The don, and Iain Matthews. Pete proudly uses tators along the way, most recently sharing Pridwin on Shel- JangleBox Pedals. the stage as Paul Simon’s backing band. ter Island. 41 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

appeared in the Nov. 2012 Issue of the L.I. Pulse magazine and in 2013 released their debut CD “Topless on the Reservation.” Currently writing and recording their follow up CD “Hearts over Hades”, Porch Groove continues to work the Island’s club and festival scenes, bringing audiences into their world of music, friendship and down home good vibes.

THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a POINTS EAST bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have Points East is a father, son, daughter become a leading light of today’s acoustic trio based out of the North Fork of Long music scene. With a reputation for ener- Island performing original acoustic music getic live shows, impeccable musicianship and unique arrangements of cover tunes THE SECOND HANDS and an uncanny ability to convert anyone with an alt-folk newgrass country flavor. The Second Hands are a modern within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slo- Having grown up in a family of musi- folk duo comprised of songwriters Geoff cans have been winning over audiences cians, Brian and Heather with their father Schroeder and Laura Hoch. The duo began from Merlefest to RockyGrass and every- Keith played for years with their extended writing songs in 2010 and has developed a where in between. family and friends at countless family func- sound that is dynamic, gritty and authentic. On their much-anticipated new album tions. Several years ago they took that ex- Based in Greenport, the duo has a sound Queen City Jubilee, The Slocans showcase perience and energy to the public. Points reflective of their hometown. On stage, The their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time East’s catchy, harmony infused style appeals Second Hands play stripped down original and folk with deep song-writing, lightning to all fans of good music and smiles. music. Bare bone versions of their own fast instrumentals and sawdust-thick vocals. Points East is Brian Cummings, Lead vo- songs that cannot be thrown into a single With their trademark raucous energy, this cals, Guitar; Keith Cummings, Vocals, Gui- genre. Their sound is soulful, tender and new album presents The Slocan Ramblers tar, Banjo; Heather Sterling, Vocals, Hand wild. The duo has been featured on NPR at the top of their game – writing and play- Percussion; Steve Shaughnessy, Upright and independent radio stations all over the ing tunes to keep you up all night. This is Bass; Taylor Cummings, Percussion US and Europe. Their self-titled album was roots music without pretension, music in- in the top 100 albums for the National Folk tended to make you feel something – say Radio Airplay Charts in 2014 and 2015. hello to your new favorite band. Banjo - Frank Evans Mandolin - Adrian Gross Guitar - Darryl Poulsen Bass - Alastair Whitehead

SOUL INSCRIBED PORCH GROOVE ARI SELINGER Soul Inscribed is a hip hop and spo- Porch Groove is a Long Island home- Ari Selinger is a filmmaker and musi- ken word collective. The ensemble cre- grown acoustic duo, established in 2009 cian who splits his time between Sag Har- ates an eclectic new vision of jazz, dub, by seasoned songsmith Gary Marocchi and bor and New York City. He shot his most and afrobeat. Soul Inscribed is comprised violinist Natasha Kozak. Creative songwrit- recent film, ‘The Ghost of Hank Williams’ of Baba Israel (emcee/production), Grace ing, soulful harmonies and gypsy flavored at the American Hotel. His new album of Galu (vocalist), Duv (vocalist), Sean Nowell violin highlight the style and essence of story songs is called Music from Moon- (Sax, Flute, FX), Doron Lev (Drums) and this folksy Americana band. Porch Groove town. Yako 440 (instrumentation/production). 43 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

Finck, on bass. Her CD’s have received son of allaboutjazz.com praised her for airplay on radio stations throughout the having “won over the Queen Elizabeth United States, and in Canada, the Nether- Hall”. lands, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and To date, Melissa has one solo album Japan, and can be heard on Pandora.com. produced by Jeremy Monteiro and record- Nancy’s CD’s are available for sale at CD- ed in Darmstadt with some of Germany’s BABY.com, iTunes, and the Kramoris Gal- finest jazz artistes like Tony Lakatos, Rudi lery, in Sag Harbor. Engel, Axel Schlosser and Jens Bunge ti- Gregory Toroian is an accomplished tled” Falling in Love Again” to critical and popular musical director, arranger, acclaim, as well as several other albums accompanist, and songwriter in New York as guest vocalist. She was also awarded City. In addition to working with such “Vocalist of the Year’ at the Singjazz Fes- musical luminaries as Jon Hendricks, Cab tival held annually at Marina Bay Sands Calloway, Donna Summer, Marilyn Maye, in Singapore. Melissa Errico and Tony Bennett, he has appeared in almost every jazz club and SVETLANA cabaret (major and minor), in New York, NIGHT AT THE MOVIES and made numerous radio and television “Prepare to swing and be moved!” appearances. (JazzLives) as Svetlana brings you her new show, Night at the Movies! Featuring music from Oscar winning sound-tracks from the 1930s to today. From American Hollywood of the 30s, French New Wave to Disney and Animated Classics, Essential 80s Movies to everything in between. The show will transport you to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisti- cated tender tones to a rowdy “exuberant, foot-stomping music combining swing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities” (WPIX- 11TV) fit for the 21st Century! Named “en- ergetic vocalist” (Will Friedwald, Wall Street TOM & LISA BAND Journal), Svetlana has headlined many sold- Shelter Islanders Tom Hashagen out shows in the US from the Blue Note, and Lisa Shaw have been making mu- Iridium, Joe’s Pub, to the packed New York sic together for over 35 years, and their speakeasies, and the band’s Times Square performance draws from wide range Swing outdoor swing dances where “the of genres including folk, blues, blue- crowd of revelers” (Time Out NY) dance to grass, jazz and rock. With the addition the band’s jubilant playing! five years ago of Berklee-trained bassist Doug Broder and multi-instrumentalist NANCY STEARNS and music educator Steve Uh, the Tom & & GREGORY TOROJAN Lisa Band has been able to develop cre- A lawyer by ative arrangements of classic songs while day, since 2001, also adding a growing number of original Nancy has been compositions. performing as a MELISSA THAM Regulars at Baron’s Cove, Coast Grill cabaret singer in Born and raised in Singapore, Melissa and Townline BBQ, the Tom&Lisa Band New York City captivates her audiences with her large also have standing dates with several East cabaret rooms, repertoire and impeccable delivery of End fairs and festivals. An increased pres- Don’t Tell Mama, songs from the American Songbook. ence on the South Fork has led to collabo- The Duplex and From 2013 onwards, Melissa began rations with a host of excellent musicians The Metropoli- working extensively with Jeremy Mon- including bassist Henry Goode Jr, drum- tan Room, and teiro, Singapore’s most eminent jazz mu- mers Scott Hewett and Brian Johnson and repeatedly ap- sician and entrepreneur, at his full-house guitarist Jeff Levitt. Last fall the Tom & Lisa peared at Barnes concerts and tours as guest vocalist. In the Band recorded several songs at Monk Mu- & Noble/Lincoln Triangle, New York City fall of 2014, Melissa toured with and was sic in East Hampton and hope to release in the MAC and Bistro Award winning Any featured in the Jeremy Monteiro Trio at a full CD in 2020. The Tom & Lisa Band Wednesday series. the Queen Elizabeth Hall for EFG London is thrilled to be making their first appear- She has recorded seven of her shows with Jazz Festival, opening for Kenny Barron ance at the Sag Harbor American Music Gregory Toroian, on piano and David and Dave Holland. Jazz writer Ian Patter- Festival! 45 BAND BIOGRAPHIES

tonal inflections from the Big Easy, central Africa, the Maghreb and the Baltic states” and on their third record ALMOST BLUE they were “expanding the sonic range while never leaving the groove behind.” (Sam Spokony, The Villager) Underground Horns performed internationally in Brazil, Egypt and Germany, stateside at the Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and various Jam Band Festivals, sharing the bill with Rebirth Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and JIM TURNER BAND B.B. King. In the big city they make peo- In over 25 years as an acclaimed guitar ple dance in subway stations, parks and at and harmonica player, Jim Turner has their club dates at nublu, the Blue Note and shared the stage with such greats as Paul Brooklyn Bowl, among others. They also McCartney, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Dave have been playing as a marching band, Mason, Taj Mahal, Nell Carter and G.E. namely at the spectacular NYC Village Hal- Smith, among others, both as a solo per- loween Parade. former and with his band—The Jim Turner Underground Horns is led by alto sax- UNSUNG HEROES Band. He has also appeared in musicals, ophonist Welf Dorr. Originally from Mu- Hailed as the South Fork’s new super both on and off Broadway. Whether playing nich (Germany), Dorr moved to New York group, The Unsung Heroes have been solo or with his band, Jim Turner currently in 1995 where he played/recorded with percolating behind the scenes perfecting appears at over 200 engagements a year, in Sonny Simmons, Frank Lacy, Sabir Mateen, their Latin influenced, prog rock & punk concert halls, nightclubs, musical theaters, Butch Morris, Kenny Wollesen, Jojo Kuo jazz originals for the past 2 years and have music festivals, private parties, weddings, and Vernon Reid. He performed in the US, finally emerged on the music scene to the colleges, schools and libraries, benefits and Europe, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt including delight of music lovers. special events. He also plays on and pro- festivals such as Willisau (Switzerland) or The trio’s shows are each a tour de force, duces studio recordings. He has appeared, Central Park SummerStage as well as places garnering them new fans every time they written songs for and played on local and as City Hall of New York. take the stage. Considered three of the most nationally broadcast television and radio illustrious players on the East End of Long programs and commercials. Island, Bosco Michne (guitar) James Ber- nard (drums) and Michael J. LeClerc (bass), UNDERGROUND HORNS take their arrangements and skills to anoth- Underground Horns is a Brooklyn er level of musical excellence. based brass band playing Afro Funk Lat- Influenced by greats such as Chick in New Orleans grooves and beyond. Al- Corea, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, and lAboutJazz called their debut record FUNK Larry Coryell, the band teamed up with MONK “kick-ass dance music…that brush- Grammy Award winning producer Cynthia es up against psychedelia…with shots of Daniels, of Monk Music Studios, to create funky brass juice.” Their second album BIG an extraordinary instrumental musical ex- BEAT was reviewed by Ken Waxman in The perience. Their first CD is comprised of all New York Jazz Record calling them “an original music composed by each of the unapologetic party band with brains...with band members.

ART AND YOGA WITH PEGGY! Please have your kids join in the fun, Sunday 9/29 by the Sag Harbor Express Stage at Marine Park. Activities start at 1:00pm ART + YOGA + LIVE MUSIC = FUN Peggy Leder is a registered art therapist and a certified yoga instructor at Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor. She does privates, groups and Birthday parties! Peggy is also an east end photographer.

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