PERFORMING ARTS EXCHANGE
PITTSBURGH, PA
SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2010
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WESTMORELAND BALLROOM
Westin Convention Center - 2nd Floor
10:15 PM – 12:40 AM
Dessert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar
| 10:15-10:40PM | DOO-WAH RIDERS High energy country music with a Cajun twist |
Harmony Artists Booth # 255 www.harmonyartists.com  |
| For over 30 years the DOO-WAH RIDERS have been riding their own patch of the musical range. With broken box office records nationwide, they are country, with a unique original sound… a style defined as "high energy country with a Cajun twist." Tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic, contemporary and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. The DOO-WAH RIDERS also offer a powerful Arts in Education program. | ||
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10:45-11:00PM |
RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS Wind chamber group plays classical and contemporary music from Europe and the Americas |
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT)/MAAF Booth # 200 www.rcwinds.org  |
| Named for Pittsburgh’s nickname, the RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS perform classical and contemporary chamber music for 2-13 winds in programs featuring innovative collaborations with poetry reading and guest musicians on harp, voice, piano, organ, harpsichord and guitar. American music is a specialty and school residencies include a unique composer program. The Winds’ credits include several CDs, performances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and many national grants. | ||
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| 11:05-11:30PM | DANIEL RODRIGUEZ & THE JESSE LYNCH TRIO: IT’S ALL JAZZ Jazz/ Latin/Classical crossover by 9/11 “Singing Policeman” |
Arts Management Associates Booth # 369 www.ama.bz  |
| The widespread recognition of DANIEL RODRIGUEZ’ (“The Singing Policeman”) vocal talent and inspirational motivation has led to many spotlight appearances. Fall 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the terror strikes of 9/11. To help mark this occasion, along with numerous high profile engagements already planned in NYC and Washington, DC, Daniel Rodriguez offers a special new program: It’s All Jazz, with piano trio. | ||
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| 11:35-11:50PM |
MINAS BRAZILIAN ADVENTURE Acoustic duo, full band and dancers in Carnaval regalia share joyful, passionate Brazilian romance |
Community Communications Booth # 140 www.minasmusic.com  |
| A charming and romantic duo are the core of an engaging full company of outstanding musicians, vocalists and dancers who take your audience on a memorable Brazilian adventure! Sultry bossa novas and electrifying sambas are infused with blues and jazz. MINAS’ beloved Brazilian standards and tasty originals – and beautiful, authentic costumed dancers - celebrate Carnaval year-round. 7 gorgeous CDs and more than 25 years performing in the US and Brazil. Awesome residencies also make MINAS irresistible! | ||
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| 11:55PM-12:10AM |
TIM FARRELL Energetic and melodic contemporary fingerstyle guitar virtuosity melded with multi-media images |
Community Communications Booth # 140 www.timfarrellmusic.com  |
| TIM FARRELL'S music expresses an elegant simplicity that celebrates the pure beauty of the acoustic guitar. Farrell is an international performer who is on the roster of Pennsylvania Performing Arts On Tour. He performs music from his highly acclaimed new album Codas excerpts from his multi-media program Hearts Content | ||
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| 12:15-12:40AM | DePUE BROTHERS BAND Classical meets Bluegrass meets Rock. Four Fiddling Brothers lead the charged sound |
Arts Management Associates Booth # 369 www.ama.bz  |
| Authentic Bluegrass performed by classically-trained virtuosi. The DePUE BROTHERS BAND -- oldest brother, Wallace; Alex, “The Fiddler;” Jason (Philadelphia Orchestra); and Zach (Time For Three and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster) – merge brilliant technical prowess with a highly creative joy. With four additional musicians, including from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the DePUE BROTHERS BAND takes Bluegrass to an entirely new level. “Incredible energy and virtuosity... This band delivers. !!!” - Tom Warner, Kimmel Center VP of Programming |
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WESTMORELAND BALLROOM
Westin Convention Center - 2nd Floor
5:30 PM – 7:25 PM
Hot dinner and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar
| 5:30-5:45PM | MYSTIC DRUMZ Family show/multi-media/interactive/world percussion/environmental themes |
BAM! Baird Artists Management Booth # 110 www.mysticdrumz.com  |
| Join musician/educator Lorne Lampert in The Legend of Marshmallow Island, a unique, multi-media, rhythm and sound program specializing in world music and focusing on the environment. Hands-on interactive performances showcase eclectic international percussion instruments from around the world, linking geography to sounds, rhythms to science and laughter to learning. | ||
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| 5:50-6:05PM | KATONA TWINS Classical guitar duo with rock star energy |
Arts Management Associates Booth # 369 www.ama.bz  |
| Hungarian-Born twins Peter and Zoltán Katona, winners of over 10 international prizes and critically acclaimed as one of “the classical world’s best-known guitar duos” have performed recitals in major venues throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. As "Night of the Proms" soloists, they performed to half a million people in arenas across Europe. Repertoire: Bach to tango to original arrangements of pop classics. | ||
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| 6:10-6:25PM |
TIM FARRELL Energetic and melodic contemporary fingerstyle guitar virtuosity melded with multi-media images |
Community Communications Booth # 140 www.timfarrellmusic.com |
| TIM FARRELL'S music expresses an elegant simplicity that celebrates the pure beauty of the acoustic guitar. Farrell is an international performer who is on the roster of Pennsylvania Performing Arts On Tour. He performs music from his highly acclaimed new album Codas excerpts from his multi-media program Hearts Content | ||
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| 6:30-6:45PM | MITCH SEEKINS SINGS THE GREAT TONY BENNETT Seekins wows audiences with his unforgettable renditions of the legendary crooner’s beloved songs |
ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 109 www.ecetouring.com  |
| Performing the beloved songs of Tony Bennett, MITCH SEEKINS carries himself with much of the same relaxed, elegant, charismatic style of the iconic singer. While not a note-for-note, look-alike tribute artist, Seekins uses his own exceptional vocal talent to celebrate the music and accomplishments of Bennett. Anecdotes, multi-media stills and video clips offer a rare glimpse into the career of one of the world’s most legendary artists. A theatrical delight and evening of extraordinary music! | ||
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| 6:50-7:05PM |
ANN FONTANELLA & ELENA ULYANOVA: THE ART OF BEL CANTO From folk songs to traditional classics in tonal color |
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT)/MAAF Booth # 200 www.amgclassical.org  |
| Described as a “classical princess” who plays like a “triumphant angel”, violinist ANN FONTANELLA has been pleasing audiences over 10 years. Bridging the classically popular transcriptions to traditionally classical works, program examples include Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List and Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d'Amérique. Gracing piano repertoire from Beethoven to Bernstein, “lioness of the keyboard” Elena Ulyanova has earned preeminent recognition for powerfully dynamic performances. | ||
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| 7:10-7:25PM |
RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS Wind chamber group plays classical and contemporary music from Europe and the Americas |
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT)/MAAF Booth # 200 www.rcwinds.org |
| Named for Pittsburgh’s nickname, the RENAISSANCE CITY WINDS perform classical and contemporary chamber music for 2-13 winds in programs featuring innovative collaborations with poetry reading and guest musicians on harp, voice, piano, organ, harpsichord and guitar. American music is a specialty and school residencies include a unique composer program. The Winds’ credits include several CDs, performances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and many national grants. | ||
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WESTMORELAND BALLROOM
Westin Convention Center - 2nd Floor
10:40 PM – 12:35 AM
Desert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar
| 10:40-10:55PM | iO THEATER’S DOMINIZUELAN PESENTS PEOPLE IN THE CITY Two colorful Latina women take on twenty different characters in this hilarious show |
ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 109 www.ecetouring.com  |
| "These girls have a point of view that should absolutely be heard" says director Charna Halpern (who mentored actors Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey and many others). In this hysterical show, Wendy Mateo & Lorena Diaz explore the concept that regardless of cultural stereotypes, the experiences of drug addicts, mothers, old Dominican men, daughters and homeless people are not only relative, but relevant in creating the tossed salad that is America. | ||
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| 11:00-11:15PM | HOME FREE A tasteful family show and an entertaining evening of a cappella music |
Dow Artists, Inc. Booth # 134 www.dowartists.com  |
| HOME FREE is the 2010 Midwest Regional Harmony Sweepstakes champion. The group offers a distinctive combination of comedy and music featuring five male vocalists with extensive theatrical and musical training. With a lively, eclectic musical style, HOME FREE takes a cappella in a direction that caters to every generation. | ||
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| 11:20-11:35PM |
ANN FONTANELLA & ELENA ULYANOVA: THE ART OF BEL CANTO From folk songs to traditional classics in tonal color |
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT)/MAAF Booth # 200 www.amgclassical.org |
| Described as a “classical princess” who plays like a “triumphant angel”, violinist ANN FONTANELLA has been pleasing audiences over 10 years. Bridging the classically popular transcriptions to traditionally classical works, program examples include Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List and Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d'Amérique. Gracing piano repertoire from Beethoven to Bernstein, “lioness of the keyboard” Elena Ulyanova has earned preeminent recognition for powerfully dynamic performances. | ||
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| 11:40-11:55PM | MITCH SEEKINS SINGS THE GREAT TONY BENNETT Seekins wows audiences with his unforgettable renditions of the legendary crooner’s beloved songs |
ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 109 www.ecetouring.com |
| Performing the beloved songs of Tony Bennett, MITCH SEEKINS carries himself with much of the same relaxed, elegant, charismatic style of the iconic singer. While not a note-for-note, look-alike tribute artist, Seekins uses his own exceptional vocal talent to celebrate the music and accomplishments of Bennett. Anecdotes, multi-media stills and video clips offer a rare glimpse into the career of one of the world’s most legendary artists. A theatrical delight and evening of extraordinary music! | ||
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| 12:00-12:15AM | MYSTIC DRUMZ Family show/multi-media/interactive/world percussion/environmental themes |
BAM! Baird Artists Management Booth # 110 www.mysticdrumz.com |
| Join musician/educator Lorne Lampert in The Legend of Marshmallow Island, a unique, multi-media, rhythm and sound program specializing in world music and focusing on the environment. Hands-on interactive performances showcase eclectic international percussion instruments from around the world, linking geography to sounds, rhythms to science and laughter to learning. | ||
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| 12:20-12:35PM | KATONA TWINS Classical guitar duo with rock star energy |
Arts Management Associates Booth # 369 www.ama.bz |
| Hungarian-Born twins Peter and Zoltán Katona, winners of over 10 international prizes and critically acclaimed as one of “the classical world’s best-known guitar duos” have performed recitals in major venues throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. As "Night of the Proms" soloists, they performed to half a million people in arenas across Europe. Repertoire: Bach to tango to original arrangements of pop classics. | ||
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