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Anastasia Rizikov | Expressions | WSKG
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- Anastasia Rizikov | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- As port of WSKG's Expressions Classical Series we are proud to bring you Anastasia Rizikov. Canadian pianist Anastasia Rizikov is a remarkably poised and precocious twelve year old who is already showing signs of being "one to watch". She is currently performing numerous solo concerts in major US cities such as Detroit, Chicago, Binghamton, New York City, New Jersey City, and Washington, and returns to these cities every fall for solo performances. Anastasia recently gave two performances of Kabalevsky's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the International Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Debbaut in Sarnia, Ontario, and in Port Huron, Michigan. Anastasia came to WSKG TV studios in September 2011 performing in front of a live studio audience.
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- Mignarda | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- American lute song duo Ron Andrico and Donna Stewart specialize in thoughtful programming illuminating the vibrant mingling of renaissance music and poetry. Mignarda captures the intricacy of 16th century music for voice and lute with warmth and style.
For more information on Mignarda please visit: http://www.mignarda.com/
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- The Honey Dewdrops | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish make their home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. The couple has been playing music in some capacity for over 15 years, but honed in on their natural duet abilities 7 years ago when they met for the first time in college. It was their love of folk music that brought them together and has since taken them out on the road to tour fulltime as the award-winning duet they are today.- www.thehoneydewdrops.com
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- Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- From our Expressions Classical series we bring you the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble. They came to WSKG studios in September 2011 performing in front of a live studio audience.
For more information please visit: http://www.fingerlakeschamberensemble.org/About.html
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- Dave Eggar and Deoro | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Dave Eggar's body of work is consistently greeted with superlatives and rave reviews. It's a luxury not often enjoyed by an artist who records in diverse genres and performs live in multiple musical categories, seamlessly moving between each, be it Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, New Age, World or Classical music. His ability to effortlessly blur the lines between any musical style is truly unique. That's the magic of Dave Eggar. - www.daveeggarmusic.com
Dave came to WSKG studios in July 2011 performing in front of a live studio audience.
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- The Makepeace Brothers | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- The four Makepeace brothers have been called "The Everly Brothers squared" but their catchy harmonies are only part of their appeal. Aidan, Liam, Finian, and Ciaran Makepeace have gained world-wide attention because their songs move people to think, feel, and dance, with lyrics that are both witty and poignant, and which spread the message embodied in their surname -- "make peace".- makepeacebrothers.com
The Makepeace Brothers came to WSKG studios in July 2011 performing in front of a live studio audience.
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- Revision | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Formed in the music town of Ithaca NY, Revision is a funk/rock band made up of three Ithaca College music grads. Having the instrumentation of Soulive coupled with the songwriting savvy of Wilco, their music grooves, rocks, and has a sincere live energy.
For more information on Revision please visit: http://www.revisionmusic.com/bio.html
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- Lukus Wells | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- From WSKG's Expressions Summer Concert Series 2010 we are proud to bring you Lukus Wells.
Although the inspiration is familiar, it's Lukus's angelic vocals, haunting melodies, and unique perspective that'll have you hitting the repeat button.
For more information on Lukus please visit: http://www.lukuswells.com/singersongwriter/bio
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- Let's Polka | John Stevens' Doubleshot, Show Three | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- From Swoyersville, PA, WSKG proudly brings you John Stevens' Doubleshot on Let's Polka! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy this group's variety of music.
http://wskg.org/tv/letspolka
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- Let's Polka | John Stevens' Doubleshot, Show Two | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- From Swoyersville, PA, WSKG proudly brings you John Stevens' Doubleshot on Let's Polka! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy this group's variety of music.
http://wskg.org/tv/letspolka
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- Let's Polka | John Stevens' Doubleshot, Show One | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- From Swoyersville, PA, WSKG proudly brings you John Stevens' Doubleshot on Let's Polka! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy this group's variety of music.
http://wskg.org/tv/letspolka
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- Let's Polka | Tony's Polka Band, Show Three (Season One) | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- WSKG's Let's Polka featuring Tony's Polka Band. In the beginning, before 'Tony's Polka Band' was even a thought, the Banewicz family would often get together on Sunday afternoons at the Banewicz family farm. Being the former band leader of 'Mary's Polka Band' in the 1970's, Elizabeth "Betty" Banewicz enjoyed pulling out old scores of music to play along, on her accordion, with her grandchildren, who were all beginning to learn instruments in the school band. It was not long before this music struck a chord with grandson Tony Banewicz and motivated him to start a band of his own. Thus, in the winter of 1996, 'Tony's Polka Band' was born.
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- Let's Polka | Tony's Polka Band, Show Two (Season One) | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- WSKG's Let's Polka featuring Tony's Polka Band. In the beginning, before 'Tony's Polka Band' was even a thought, the Banewicz family would often get together on Sunday afternoons at the Banewicz family farm. Being the former band leader of 'Mary's Polka Band' in the 1970's, Elizabeth "Betty" Banewicz enjoyed pulling out old scores of music to play along, on her accordion, with her grandchildren, who were all beginning to learn instruments in the school band. It was not long before this music struck a chord with grandson Tony Banewicz and motivated him to start a band of his own. Thus, in the winter of 1996, 'Tony's Polka Band' was born.
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- Let's Polka | Tony's Polka Band, Show One (Season One) | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- WSKG's Let's Polka featuring Tony's Polka Band. In the beginning, before 'Tony's Polka Band' was even a thought, the Banewicz family would often get together on Sunday afternoons at the Banewicz family farm. Being the former band leader of 'Mary's Polka Band' in the 1970's, Elizabeth "Betty" Banewicz enjoyed pulling out old scores of music to play along, on her accordion, with her grandchildren, who were all beginning to learn instruments in the school band. It was not long before this music struck a chord with grandson Tony Banewicz and motivated him to start a band of his own. Thus, in the winter of 1996, 'Tony's Polka Band' was born.
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- Let's Polka | Joe Stanky & The Cadets, Show Three | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Joe Stanky and The Cadets have been performing for over 25 years appearing at venues from Texas to Massachusetts and Florida to Michigan. They are known for their versatility providing audiences with a variety of musical stylings including Polkas, Country, Rock n' Roll, and specialty tunes.
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- Let's Polka | Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Show Two | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Joe Stanky and The Cadets have been performing for over 25 years appearing at venues from Texas to Massachusetts and Florida to Michigan. They are known for their versatility providing audiences with a variety of musical stylings including Polkas, Country, Rock n' Roll, and specialty tunes.
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- Let's Polka! | Joe Stanky and The Cadets, Show One | WSKG |
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Joe Stanky and The Cadets have been performing for over 25 years appearing at venues from Texas to Massachusetts and Florida to Michigan. They are known for their versatility providing audiences with a variety of musical stylings including Polkas, Country, Rock n' Roll, and specialty tunes.
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- Sarah Harmer, Part 2 | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Sarah has been performing for over 20 years and is based out of Kingston, Ontario. She currently has 5 albums, her latest album "Oh Little Fire" was released in 2010.
In part two of two shows recorded in November of 2010, she plays songs such as "The Thief" and "Around This Corner".
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- Jamie Willard, Part 2 | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Jamie Willard has been performing for more than thirty years and his music has in that time evolved into a rendition of beauty and a distillation of grace. His compositions are variously described as "intricately detailed, a pleasure not only to listen to but to see".
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- Sarah Harmer, Part 1 | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Sarah has been performing for over 20 years and is based out of Kingston, Ontario. She currently has 5 albums, her latest album "Oh Little Fire" was released in 2010.
In part one of two shows recorded in November of 2010, she plays songs such as "Pendulums", "One Match" and "Silverado".
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- Jamie Willard, Part 1 | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
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- Jamie Willard has been performing for more than thirty years and his music has in that time evolved into a rendition of beauty and a distillation of grace. His compositions are variously described as "intricately detailed, a pleasure not only to listen to but to see".
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- Eric Aceto and Hank Roberts | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- For more information on Hank please visit: http://www.hankrobertsmusic.com/
For more information on Eric please visit: http://www.watershed-arts.com/djugericbio.html
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- Donna the Buffalo | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Donna the Buffalo's eclectic and often socially conscious music has it's base in traditional mountain music and is infused with elements of Cajun/ zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. The group's core are vocalists Tara Nevins, who plays fiddle, guitar, accordion, and scrubboard, and guitarist Jeb Puryear. Keyboardist Dave McCracken, bassist Kyle Spark, and drummer Vic Stafford complete the ensemble.
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- Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions Summer Concert Series featuring Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. This show was originally aired live on July 15th, 2010 on WSKG HD TV.
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- Driftwood | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- "Driftwood is a band with a multi-talented blend of musicians who bring traditional American roots music to a whole new level, creating a truly unique sound by blending old time folk with modern and world music". -Kayla MacLachlan-Upstate Live.
Band members include Dan Forsyth on Guitar, Mandolin and Vocals; Joe Kollar on Guitar, Banjo, The Box, Drums, Keys and Vocals; Claire Byrne on Fiddle and Vocals; Jon Doll on the Upright Bass.
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- Cayuga Vocal Ensemble | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble is a sixteen-voice choral ensemble of audition-only, professionally-trained singers. Their mission is to create for themselves and for their community the experience of music's ineffable power to touch the human heart and mind. The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble, under the organizational umbrella of the Ithaca A Cappella Association, has been presenting quality performances of vocal music to the Southern Tier and surrounding areas for over two decades. The group has offered everything from madrigals to musicals, Bach to Britten, oratorio to opera.
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- John Covelli | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- John Covelli is Conductor Laureate of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra and founding Conductor of the Belleayre Festival Orchestra. Currently he is Music Director and Conductor of The International Repertory Orchestra, Music Director of A Company for Chamber Opera, Artistic Director of Kaleidoscope Concert Productions and serves on the Advisory Board of Goodwill Theatre, Inc., while fulfilling engagements as guest conductor, solo pianist, master teacher and chamber player.
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- David Heiss & Warren Jones | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Cellist David Heiss, a Binghamton area native, is a longtime member of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and principal cellist of the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. His multi-faceted career includes the Omni Piano Quartet, frequent performances at chamber music festivals and appearances at Radio City Music Hall and on the Today Show and Late Night with David Letterman.
Warren Jones was recently named 2010 "Collaborative Pianist of the Year" by the publication Musical America. He is on the faculty at Manhattan School of Music in NYC and is Principal Pianist for the exciting California-based chamber music group Camerata Pacifica. The San Francisco Chronicle said, "He is the single finest accompanist now working."
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- Madrigal Choir | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Under Director Anne Boyer Cotten, they reprise their "Shakespeare and Company" concert: the words of the Bard set to music for choir, ensemble and solo. With Paul Sweeney, guitar and Barbara Kauffman, recorder. Plus scenes with actors Heidi Weeks and Bill Gorman.
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- The Efthimiou Four | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- * Jacob has played cello with the Little Delaware Youth Ensemble for several years and began his second season with the Empire State Youth Orchestra this September.
* Esther divides her time between the flute, viola and piano. She has performed at Tanglewood, Riverside Church and Carnegie Hall with the Empire State Youth Orchestra.
* Nathaniel was a member of the Little Delaware Youth Ensemble for seven seasons, composing and conducting twelve pieces for the ensemble.
* Rebekah is currently earning her Bachelors Diploma in harp performance at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music as a student of renowned harpist, Yolanda Kondonassis.
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- Sound Fusion featuring Boy With a Fish and Johnny Dowd Band | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: Sound Fusion featuring Boy With a Fish and Johnny Dowd Band from season 1.
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- Sound Fusion featuring John Stetch and Laura Orshaw | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- From season one of WSKG's Expressions: Sound Fusion, John Stetch and Laura Orshaw
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- Sound Fusion featuring Hank Roberts and the Sim Redmond Band | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- From season one of Expressions we bring you "Sound Fusion" with Hank Roberts and the Sim Redmond Band. This show features songs from each individually and songs made by "fusing" their unique styles together.
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- Zarni de Wet | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- On March 18th, 2010 at WSKG TV studios Zarni de Wet put on a amazing show. This episode of Expressions was broadcast live to our viewers and was performed in front of a live studio audience.
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- The Burns Sisters | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- From Season 2 of Expressions we feature The Burns Sisters. The Burns Sisters came to WSKG TV studios in summer 2008 performing their original music in front of a live studio audience.
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- The Blue J's | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Blue J's came to WSKG studios as poart of our 2nd season of Expressions. They performed their music in front of a live studio audience.
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- Kilrush | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Expressions: Kilrush aired on March 11th, 2010 on WSKG HD TV. Kilrush came to WSKG studios in summer 2009 performing in front of a live studio audience.
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- Jared Campbell | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions:Jared Campbell Live broadcast on January 7th, 2010. Jared performed his original music in from of a live studio audience.
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- Nate & Kate Live | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: Nate & Kate. Originally broadcast live from WSKG TV studios on January 21st, 2010. Nate and Kate performed their music and juggling in front of a live studio audience.
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- John Manfredi | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: John Manfredi, originally aired February 4th, 2010. John came to WSKG TV studios in August of 2009 performing his music in front of a live studio audience.
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- Holiday Harmonies 2009, Episode 3 | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: Holiday Harmonies 2009 -show 3
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- Benjamin Costello | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: Benjamin Costello.
A musician from an early age, singer and songwriter Benjamin Costello has always found he best expresses himself through music. His introspective lyrics and complex, emotional melodies reflect his passion as well as his education and musical influences. After receiving a formal music education in piano, voice, and conducting. Benjamin came to WSKG studios in summer 2009 performing in front of a live studio audience.
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- Mary Brett Lorson and the Soubrettes | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- WSKG's Expressions: Mary Brett Lorson and the Soubrettes- Full Episode
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- Joe Crookston | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- We feature local singer/songwriter Joe Crookston. Joe comes to us from Ithaca, his folkish melodies and heartfelt stories captivated the live studio audience at the recording session in June 2008.
for more information on Joe Crookston visit his website at: www.joecrookston.com
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- Samite | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Originally from Uganda, Samite has made his home in Ithaca, New York for many years. Billboard Magazine says "Samite wraps his warm voice around melodies that seem to rise up off the Ugandan plateau, caressed by his kalimbas (thumb pianos) and other native instruments." Percussionist Jeff Kayes accompanies Samite on Djembes and Congas among other instruments. Samite performed in front of a live studio audience in July 2008.
For more information visit his website at: www.samite.com
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- Dirt Farm Band | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- This band describes themselves as where outlaw country meets roadhouse rock. This energetic band recorded at WSKG studios in front of a live studio audience in August 2008.
For more information go to: www.dirtfarm.org
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- Merit | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- This band came to us from Syracuse, NY. Band members Hal, Wil, Brenna and Jeff play rock, indie, alternative and pop. The group recorded in front of a live studio audience in January 2009.
For more information visit: www.gomeritgo.com
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- Richie Stearns | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Playing music since he was 14, Ithaca musician and songwriter Richie Stearns visits the WSKG stage this week. Influenced by artists like Lou Reed, Bob Marley, the Beatles, the Stones, Doc Watson, Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams and the Skillet Lickers, Richie performed his style of banjo music in bands such as The Horse Flies and Donna the Buffalo. Over his career, Richie has been privileged to open for musicians like banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and 10,000 Maniacs.
www.richiestearns.com
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- Aceto & Lieberman Quartet | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- The Aceto and Lieberman Quartet from Ithaca features Eric Aceto on the 6 string violin, Chad Lieberman on the piano, Harry Aceto on the Bass and Mike Wellen on the drums. Enjoy the music as this talented quartet plays several original songs including "Ivan's Stress Free Samba" composed by Eric Aceto and "Song for a Friend" composed by Chad Lieberman. The show was recorded in February 2009 at WSKG studios in Vestal in front of a live studio audience.
Show Producer: Andrew Pioch
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- Rick Starmer | Expressions | WSKG
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Enjoy the music as the talented Rick Starmer plays several original songs on the piano including "Kayla Walk" and "My Italian Heart". The show was recorded at WSKG studios on March 10th, 2009 in front of a live studio audience.
Rick Starmer studied piano with George Pappastavrou, and composition with Dr. Brian Israel, both from Crouse Collage at Syracuse University. He is also working on a new cd, it will be a collection of his live music, including some pieces played for Expressions. Rick currently has a cd entitled "Because I Can't Paint". For information about this cd contact Rick at rickstarmer@yahoo.com.
