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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Stein, Richard	The Counterclockwise Ensemble	Music	The Counterclockwise Ensemble is an instrumental contemporary/new age/classical mixed quintet that plays the original compositions of founder Rich Stein as well as arrangements of classical compositions and folk melodies. Featuring acoustic guitars, violin/viola, cello, bass and percussion, Counterclockwise appeals to young and old audiences alike. Our promotional video can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDexd7TGp68	$351- $500
Connolly, Carol	Tales 'n Tunes	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Award-winning children's recording artists, Carol Connolly and Don Darmer bring tales and tunes from around the world to audiences of all ages. Their songs and stories engage children and have them singing and clapping along. Adult listeners are enchanted by their musical stories. Together, they bring folk and fairy tales to life for their audiences. Their CD, Travelin' Down the Road, is a NAPPA Honors Award winner and an honored recipient of an iParenting Media Award. They released their second CD, Bunches of Beasts, in late 2006. It has received rave reviews in Booklist and School Library Journal. Selected Programs: World Passport: A Musical Journey Around the World, Harvest Hijinks, Wild! About Reading, Story Safari, Spooktacular Songs and Stories, New York State Stories and Songs, Anchors Aweigh, Holiday Celebrations from Around the World. Tales ‘n Tunes will also design a program to suit your needs.	$201- $350
!, Spook Handy	Ground Breaking Troubadours	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Spook Handy has been called “a modern day troubadour in the style of Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs.” In fact, Spook’s style of acoustic guitar, harmonica and singing fits right in with the Ground Breaking Troubadours of the 20th Century – Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Peter Paul and Mary, Phil Ochs and others – who paved the path for thousands of acoustic songwriters and folk musicians to follow. This program tells the history of America through songs that were often the first of their kind. Many of the songs in this program and the stories behind them were taught to Spook by his mentor Pete Seeger.	$501- $1000
Winter, Cathy	Write Our Own Dirt Song !	Music, Nature- Animals	We'll brainstorm what we know about dirt and gardens and weather and plants and food - and pull it all together into a song by creating our own web of ideas. Then we'll turn it into a song to take home. Cathy can work with all ages - younger ones can draw their ideas - and talk some about the editing process, how/why writers make choices as we work on the song. A previous year's sample: Nature (to I'm a Little Teapot) Nature can be reptiles, fish or bugs nature is the air we breathe and the water we all need Nature is all kinds of plants Flowers, weeds, and trees Air and sunlight for everything we need. Quaker Street Library Music Camp 2006	$201- $350
Richter, Chip	Chip & The Munks	Music, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Chip & The Munks are a high energy, really fun, bluesy folk rock band for family audiences.With original songs and some popular covers (Beatles, James Taylor)they will have kids and parents dancing in the isles. Perfect for festivals, fundraising events, community celebrations.	$501- $1000
Shih, Patricia	Make Music Make Money	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih will share information about what a life devoted to music entails. Topics include working with agents and managers, booking gigs, recording, touring and much more. Performance coaching a la "American Idol" is also offered if desired. Gentle and constructive suggestions are made to "raise the game" of any participant who wishes to share a song in front of the group.	$501- $1000
!, briz	FREEDOM'S CRY-(A House Divided) National Tour	History, Multicultural- Other, Music	Once again briz takes us on a historical, musical journey with the second part of his Freedom saga.The first Freedom Stairway, speaks of the attrocities of slavery and the attempts to seek emancipation via the underground railroad. Now, Freedom's Cry deals with the horrors of the Civil War. Songs like, Dear Mr. Lincoln and The Ghosts of Gettysburg, movingly tell the stories of the soldiers who fought the most bloody war in our nation's history, and just like Stairway,Freedom's Cry will move you visually with the addition of the beautiful power point black and white slides from the Library of Congress. The Freedom shows are age appropriate for the entire family with plenty of audience participation. The third and final part of the Freedom saga titled Freedom's Glory which deals with the Civil Rights Movement is also now complete and available as well .	$201- $350
Connolly, Carol	World Passport: A Musical Journey Around the World	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Hola! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Grab your boarding passes and travel around the world with the award-winning musical storytelling duo, Tales ‘n Tunes. This sing-along, clap-along, highly interactive program will take us to many countries. Through folk tales and multicultural songs from around the globe, young readers will explore our cultural diversity while celebrating the common bonds we share with our neighbors throughout the world. It’s an exciting, lively and fun musical story event that encourages kids and their families to participate both from their seats and on stage. Before we say “Adios!” “Au Revoir!” and “Ciao!” they’ll want to learn more, at the library, about this world of ours. Fasten your seat belts!	$201- $350
Torgan, Keith	Last Night I Ate A Giant Marshmallow and When I Woke up my Pillow Was Gone!	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	The stories and songs of The Green Golly Project have always been a favorite of children everywhere – but nothing tickles a kid’s fancy more than silly jokes. This magical program combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes; silly and dumb but always funny jokes! After and during the program kids will get a chance to tell their favorite jokes and share their most interesting dreams – both the ones they have when they’re asleep and the ones that they hold in their hearts and minds for the future!	$501- $1000
Hopkins, Allen	Songs of the Civil War	History, Music	Music of the Civil War era, from both North and South, performed in costume and on period instruments (guitar, banjo, concertina etc.). Historical background is given for each song. Selections include partisan rallying calls, songs of nostalgia, soldiers' parodies, and songs of triumph and defeat. Examples: The Bonnie Blue Flag, Tenting Tonight, Just Before the Battle Mother, The Faded Coat of Blue, Marching Through Georgia, We Are Coming From the Cotton Fields, etc. This program has been performed at museums, libraries, folk festivals, and historical societies for the past decade. Includes audience participation (chorus singing). Performed at libraries in Hornell, Canisteo, Howard, Albion, Mechanicville, 2009-11	$201- $350

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