From: Ralph Litwin <rhlitwin@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Subject: HSNOI Report
To: fullboard@folkproject.org
The studio is not available in August (Cablevision staff vacations). There is a new public access coordinator and he let us book the studio 2 months in advance for Sept,, a welcome change. One of our guest artists got the date mixed up in her calender so we only taped one show in July:
671) 7/13/17 Dave Vargo - native of East Brunswick, NJ, started playing guitar at the age of eight. By the age of 14 he was performing throughout the tri-state area with various jazz, funk, and rock bands. Dave graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with honors and went on to become a touring artist and session player… has worked with Whitney Houston, Phoebe Snow, Vonda Shepard, and Rupert Holmes… currently performs both solo and as part of an acoustic duo (Kim and Dave). He is also an active session player and songwriter. http://www.davevargomusic.com
Upcoming:
672) 9/21/17 6:30 Loretta Hagen – (w/Gary Hagen on guitar & vocal, Linda Lambiase on djembe & vocal and Teri Avella on bass) “heart driven, soul filling, Folk Americana." Her rich alto voice and strong songwriting skills have led her to win many awards, including a JAM Awards’ (Jersey Acoustic Music Awards) “Top Female Songwriter of the Year,” JAM nomination for “Album of the Year,” winner of the NJ Folk Festival Songwriter Competition and 2 time designation as a CT Folk Festival finalis www.LorettaHagen.com
673) 9/21/17 Kim Boyko - New Jersey based singer songwriter, middle school science teacher and animal lover. Some of her current projects include singing in the acoustic duo, Kim & Dave, the cover pop group, Brandywine Road, and in class with Weekly Recap songs every Friday. She writes songs inspired by her observations of the world and how she fits (or doesn't fit) in it. Her debut EP, "Somebody Else" draws upon finding herself in other people's stories. www.KimBoyko.com
674) 10/12/17 6:30 Jack Petruzzelli with Cameron Greider - seasoned touring and recording musician. As a multi-instrument performer, producer and songwriter, he has had the privilege of working with a variety of artists that include Patti Smith, Ian Hunter, Joan Osborne, Rufus Wainwright and Sara Bareilles.673) Also instrumental Guitar duets Chet Atkins style www.jackpetruzzelli.com