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


Performer Information
Stage name:	Guitar Bob
Performer name:	Bob Messano
Phone:	973-713-3064
Mailing address:	60 Grace Road Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
E-mail address:	guitarbobm@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.guitarbob.com
Previous appearances at:	Greenwood Lake Library (NY), Ridgewood Library (NJ), West Windsor Library (NJ), Springfield Library (NJ), Hunterdon County Library (NJ) Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	12/13/2011

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Planet That We Love Tour Music,
Nature- Environment

This program appeals to the whole family. It focuses on big themes like environmental awareness and global harmony. Guitar Bob’s upbeat performance engages the audience in active participation. Kids connect with current topics such as caring for the planet when Guitar Bob sings “Skip Around the Sun”, “Amazon Shuffle”, “Blue Planet Revue” and “One World Talking”. Parents value Bob’s positive messages and ability to educate while letting “kids be kids”.
$501- $1000

Songs for the People: A Red, White, and Blues Tribute Music

America's musical traditions are rooted deep in the lives of its people. Songs give voice to their struggles and power to their stories. Master guitarist and songwriter, Bob Messano, reveals his influences through renditions of classic American tunes and presentation of original compositions. Hear history come alive through the works of Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Merle Haggard, Robert Johnson, and Johnny Cash. Enjoy Bob Messano’s insightful words and music as he links past to present in a concert blending vintage guitars, wailing harmonicas, and lyrics that address contemporary issues. Take part in a community event where music "for the people" is made "by the people".
$501- $1000

Kids on the Move Concert Music

Guitar Bob's Kids on the Move Concert is an interactive musical program for young children and their families. Bob's original songs are designed to get kids moving and exercising. Children enjoy singing, clapping, jumping, shaking, and dancing during the program. Guitar Bob sings and plays a variety of cool electric guitars and harmonicas. He provides his own sound system so people can enjoy and participate in the music. Guitar Bob's music program includes songs that are humorous, imaginative, and educational. Guitar Bob's hit songs can be found on his CD's. They include "Elephants Like to Jump", "We're in a Spaceship", "Milkshake and Cherry Freeze", "Sam the Clam's Blues", and "Captain Coconut". Guitar Bob rocks!
$351- $500

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Planet That We Love Tour	Music, Nature- Environment	This program appeals to the whole family. It focuses on big themes like environmental awareness and global harmony. Guitar Bob’s upbeat performance engages the audience in active participation. Kids connect with current topics such as caring for the planet when Guitar Bob sings “Skip Around the Sun”, “Amazon Shuffle”, “Blue Planet Revue” and “One World Talking”. Parents value Bob’s positive messages and ability to educate while letting “kids be kids”.	$501- $1000
Songs for the People: A Red, White, and Blues Tribute	Music	America's musical traditions are rooted deep in the lives of its people. Songs give voice to their struggles and power to their stories. Master guitarist and songwriter, Bob Messano, reveals his influences through renditions of classic American tunes and presentation of original compositions. Hear history come alive through the works of Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Merle Haggard, Robert Johnson, and Johnny Cash. Enjoy Bob Messano’s insightful words and music as he links past to present in a concert blending vintage guitars, wailing harmonicas, and lyrics that address contemporary issues. Take part in a community event where music "for the people" is made "by the people".	$501- $1000
Kids on the Move Concert	Music	Guitar Bob's Kids on the Move Concert is an interactive musical program for young children and their families. Bob's original songs are designed to get kids moving and exercising. Children enjoy singing, clapping, jumping, shaking, and dancing during the program. Guitar Bob sings and plays a variety of cool electric guitars and harmonicas. He provides his own sound system so people can enjoy and participate in the music. Guitar Bob's music program includes songs that are humorous, imaginative, and educational. Guitar Bob's hit songs can be found on his CD's. They include "Elephants Like to Jump", "We're in a Spaceship", "Milkshake and Cherry Freeze", "Sam the Clam's Blues", and "Captain Coconut". Guitar Bob rocks!	$351- $500