Metro Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Sonny and Perley, Sonny and Perley	Jazz, International Cabaret, and American Songbook standards	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Music includes a mix of Jazz, International Cabaret, ( French and Brazilian material )and Great American Sonbook standards. Prgram includes stories about the music and the composers	$351- $500
Hopkins, Allen	Songs of the Railroad	History, Music	Songs from the 19th and 20th centuries, describing the construction, operation, and history of America's railroads. Main repertoire source: N. Cohen, The Long Steel Rail, U.of Chicago Press, 1982. Examples: Drill Ye Tarriers, John Henry, Wabash Cannonball, Casey Jones, Wreck of the Old 97, Paddy Works on the Railway, Life's Railway to Heaven, etc. Accompaniment on acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, banjo, Autoharp, etc.). History and background is given for all songs. A program of railroad songs is presented annually for the Brighton schools; this program has recently been performed at the Strong Museum (Rochester), Heritage Square Museum (Ontario), NOMAD folk Festival (New Haven CT). Performed at Cottrell Mem. Library in Atlanta NY, 2011. Many opportunities for audience participation (chorus singing).	$201- $350
Sonny and Perley, Sonny and Perley	Falling In Love With Richard Rodgers!	History, Music, Visual Arts- Other	Falling In Love With Richard Rodgers! Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary. His influence on theatre today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than 6 decades, encompassing more than 40 Broadway musicals, 900 published songs, Hollywood and TV triumphs, and every award imaginable. My Favorite Things, Manhattan, My Funny Valentine, are a few of the songs Sonny & Perley highlight in this concert. Julie Andews put it best " All Rodgers' songs, with the wonders of lyrics woven into them, around them, through them, hit you somewhere in the solar plexus..." The Obama's gave the Queen a gift of an iPod and a rare songbook signed by Richard Rodgers...	$351- $500
Booking, Unbound	Spook Handy - America's Story through Folk Songs	History, Music	America's Story through Folk Songs traces American Folk Music from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger through today. Honoring the great traditions of American roots music, songs inspired by the Dust Bowl, Great Depression, Civil Right Movement, 60's and 70's Peace Movement and more recent issues are presented with a completely contemporary sound and unabashedly positive sensibility. The passion, purpose and spirit of American folk music is alive and well. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places.	$351- $500
Ruch, Dave	Songs of New York State	History, Music	Take a musical trip across New York State with songs and stories from various characters and places around the Empire State. You'll learn to sing a song in the Iroquois language, make animal sounds on an old song your grandparents’ grandparents probably sang (not Old McDonald!), laugh at the lyrics of authentic NY State children’s songs and rhymes, hoist the sails together with Dave while singing a Great Lakes chantey, learn of a circus owner who was the first to stick his head in a lion’s mouth, and much more...smiling, laughing, participating and learning as you go! "A great hit with the children and adults" Ruth Cook, Children’s Services, New Hartford Public Library, New Hartford NY	$351- $500
Bottino, Steve	Zucchini Brothers 100% Healthy - 100% Fun!!! Music	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	A musical trio-Steve (keyboards), Jack (guitar) and Sam (drums), all of whom sing. The concert is a dynamic, interactive show with a focus on such topics as health, safety, self-esteem and the environment-all presented in various musical styles with lots of humor. Great for adults as well!	$501- $1000
Keeffe Schwartzman, Gigi	HOLIDAYS OF LIGHTS	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	HOLIDAYS OF LIGHTS is a multicultural celebration of our fall/winter holidays Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Diwali through stories and song. Through all we experience the good always shines on fill us with hope and to inspire us to better heights. Fun stories, puppet plays and many songs and games fill this joyous highly interactive program. This program is based on a show created and performed at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, NY – a major force in Children’s Programming in Westchester County. As always, our shows are tailored to your needs and AS ALWAYS – we invite the audience to LEND US A HAND!	$351- $500
Baron, Jim	Jim Baron LIVE!	Music	Live performance by New York singer-songwriter-guitarist Jim Baron. Jim performs selections from several of his releases, including his latest, "Uptown Bus & Downtown Demonstrations". Experience the intimacy of this veteran's live performance with his unique alternative approach to Americana music.	$501- $1000
!, Spook Handy	The Works of Pete Seeger - Another Ground Breaking Troubadour	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Spook has had the privilege to perform alongside Pete several times per year at concerts and festivals since the two met in 2003. Along the way, Spook has learned a lot of Pete's favorite songs and the stories behind them. He's even contributed verses to one of Pete's newer songs and sang on his latest CD. Pete Seeger will turn 94 on May 3, 2013. This program looks at the legacy, struggles, songs and stories of one of Americas most beloved folk singers - the man who gave us If I Had a Hammer, Turn, Turn, Turn, and Waist Deep in the Big Muddy. An excellent program for Festivals, Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places.An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$501- $1000
Brody, Lauren	Bulgarian Music Before Communism	Multicultural- Other, Music	Multi-media lecture/demo on the history of Bulgarian folk music recorded on 78 rpm records before 1950, including live performance of songs in Bulgarian language on voice and accordion. Audience participation includes teaching of one or two simple songs and circle dances.	$351- $500

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.