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September 2008 |
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Sue Menhart |
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Sue Menhart is a singer-songwriter from Uncasville, affectionately known as the power-house of Connecticut. After singing and playing guitar for years in endless cover bands in the Connecticut and Rhode Island area, her long-awaited debut CD has arrived. The album, “Torn”, independently released, has received airplay on 90.9 WCNI New London, 99.1 WPLR, New Haven, and 95.9 WATD-FM in Weymouth, MA. Her singing style is brute-force female emotion, while her songwriting touches on global themes and human issues the world can relate to. Her band has recently performed at Toad’s Place, New Haven and the Mohegan Sun Casino Wolf Den in Uncasville |
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August 2008 |
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Jeff Anderson |
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Originally from Worcester, MA, Jeff Anderson has been a resident of CT since 1976. Shortly before moving to the land of taxes he discovered rock n’ roll via Aerosmith’s “Get Your Wings” album. Then Zeppelin, Hendrix, Van Halen, etc. These were his early influences. Later, he was introduced to the sounds of REM, Jellyfish, and XTC. Mostly self-taught, he did take lessons from one of the most innovative guitar players in CT, as well as pursuing a degree in record production and engineering at the Hartford Conservatory. His debut album, titled "15", is an eclectic collection of catchy alternative/pop tunes with lush Beatle-esque/Beach Boys harmonies along with a unique sense of humor. Jeff is currently working on his latest project, a collection of songs which he is recording in his home studio. These songs chronicle relationships - the good, the bad, and the ugly. This upcoming collection is acoustic based rock and roll. |
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July 2008 |
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Nicole Zuraitis |
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Twenty-three year old vocalist Nicole Zuraitis, a native of Litchfield, CT, will have her debut at the Litchfield Jazz Festival held at the Goshen Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 2nd. Nicole has been a member of the Litchfield Jazz "family" since she was 12 years old as a student at Litchfield Jazz Camp. A recent graduate of NYU, Nicole has performed from NYC to Italy and in 2006 she won 1st place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing University Competition in New York City. As the vocal teaching assistant at the Litchfield Jazz Camp she has been fortunate to perform for and learn from Dena Derose, Don Braden, Mario Pavone, Karrin Allyson, Bill Henderson and many others. A self proclaimed perfectionist, Nicole's voice is as pure and melodious as they come. Her debut CD, "Spread the Word," -released this summer. The Nicole Zuraitis Quartet is Nicole Zuraitis on vocals Zaccai Curtis on piano, Luques Curtis on bass and Winard Harper on drums. |
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June 2008 |
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Sean Clapis |
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Sean Clapis is a young jazz guitarist from Hartford, CT.
While attending the Academy of the
Performing Arts High School in Hartford, and the Artist's
Collective, Sean studied with prominent jazz figures such as
Paul Brown and Jimmy Greene. In the summer of 2005, he was
invited by the Center for Creative Youth to attend a
residency on the African island nation of Cape Verde,
he performed at the National Festival. Under the intense tutelage of such illustrious musicians as Rene McLean, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Andy LaVerne and Jimmy Greene, Sean has made a name for himself on the Connecticut jazz scene He is active in the Greater Hartford area and has recently made several trips to perform in Madrid, Spain. The Sean Clapis Quintet is a local modern jazz group aimed at making new and modern music while honoring the traditions of the past. |
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April 2008 |
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Over Easy |
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Overeasy, an
eclectic rock band from CT, delivers it's own brand of
instrumentals paired with vocals ranging from melodic to
story-telling.
John Capobianco and
Dustin Page on guitars complete the four piece.
After years of recreational jamming, Over Easy was
formed and played their first show on St. Patrick's Day
in Milford last year. |
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March 2008 |
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Mark Garthwait
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Mark Garthwait began as a drummer at age 8. By age
14, he was playing clubs and expanding to guitar,
bass, and piano. Through the 90's Mark rode the
Ct/NY/Mass heavy music circuit as the lead guitarist
for the band Hooked, and shared the stage with
national acts such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones,
Hatebreed, and Murphys Law. His music has had
airplay on 104.1 WMRQ, 88.7 WNHU, 89.3 WAMH, Mark is currently writing music for a self-produced instrumental CD entitled Caldera, which he describes as "trance-hypnotic mood music". |
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Mark Garthwait Baccia |
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February 2008 |
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The Joey
Miller Group |
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Formed by singer/songwriter of the group Joe Miller and Chris Ferraro in the summer of 2003, the Joe Miller Group has over 140 original songs and mix a repertoire of rock n roll covers into their live show.
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The Joey
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January 2008 |
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Signs Of Life |
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Josie Crosby has been playing throughout New England for the last five years. She is a prolific songwriter with a generous catalog of original material. Her songs delve into the emotional side of world and personal events, drawing the listener in with her powerful vocal styling. She has recently joined forces with some of South County's most talented musicians and they are shaping into a new and innovative band. Although it is nearly impossible to confine this group to one genre, one could describe them as roots-infused rock. Their use of tone and dynamics lock onto the listener as the lyrics engage the mind. |
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