Simple Gifts
Two women playing twelve instruments! Performing Romanian, Klezmer, Greek, Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian, Appalachian, and more. About Simple Gifts Website | YouTube | Facebook Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style. Combining tradition with innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music today: swing fiddle creeps into a Romanian dance, spoons show up in an Irish reel, and a blues lick introduces a Klezmer melody. Based in the hills of central Pennsylvania, these women play an amazing array of instruments. Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon switch with ease among fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, guitjo, recorders, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, baritone fiddle, guitar, and percussion. Simple Gifts is frequently complimented on their stage presence, which is warm, personal, and accented with humor. These women deliver their music with rare intensity and contagious enthusiasm. It’s obvious that Simple Gifts loves the music they play and knows how to share their excitement with the audience. This is an act not to be missed!
Close to You: Music of the Carpenters – Matinee
The longest running Carpenters’ tribute in North America is beginning their 12 Year-Anniversary Tour! About Close to You Website | Facebook | Video Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. The Carpenters’ beautiful, memorable love songs topped the Billboard charts with more than a dozen number one hits. Now singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are bringing the music of The Carpenters back to the stage with their spot-on renditions of Carpenters classics with Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters. Lisa Rock has been performing to sold-out crowds for years. She’s written more than 15 original concerts and cabarets that have been seen across the country. Now, Rock has arranged a 6-piece band, complete with back-up singers, and together they are dedicated to creating a Carpenters experience like no other. Rock’s amazing four octave range allows her to sing the hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” in their original key, keeping the songs genuine and more recognizable for the audience. “When she hits the lower range of her marvelous voice,” notes critic Alan Bresloff, “if you close your eyes, you can see Karen Carpenter’s face.”
Imagine Lennon LIVE
This Tribute is not about “what was” but rather “what would have been”! About Imagine Lennon Live Website | YouTube | Facebook JOHN LENNON On TOUR accompanied by a large & powerful Superstar-Rock-Band including full brass section…performing not only his BEATLES’ classics, but his newly written & current Hit’s as well!An On-Stage Celebration of the Music that would Define a Decade!Songs from John’s entire career ;Imagine, Just Like Starting Over, Revolution, Whatever Gets You Through The Night, I Am The Walrus, Strawberry Fields Forever, Power To The People, Come Together, Nowhere Man, Instant Karma, I Feel Fine, Twist & Shout, A Day In The Life, Give Peace A Chance, Happy Christmas, In My Life, All You Need Is Love, Nobody Told Me… and many more!Liverpool Productions’ Charles F. Rosenay, long time Promoter & Producer of The Magical History Tours to Liverpool and all things Beatles including The Annual Beatles Music Festival calls SCOT ARCH and LENNON LIVE“a unique & extraordinary musical theater experience celebrating the music, the memory, the magic and the life of John Lennon”“With most of the world-renowned Lennon tribute acts, close your eyes and you think you’re listening to John. With this production, keep them open and you’ll be equally amazed”“one of the greatest John Lennon impersonators in existence with a world-class backing band… all adding up to a respectful tribute recreating the concert John may have performed had he still been with us”
A Not-So-Silent Night with Christine Havrilla + Mama’s Black Sheep
Soulful collaboration of Mama’s Black Sheep’s Ashland Miller and Laura Cerulli with Christine Havrilla! Experience some of your favorite holiday tunes given a soulful twist from these 2 original artists! Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Preview Video About Mama’s Black Sheep Website | Facebook | YouTube Mama’s Black Sheep is the soulful collaboration of singer-songwriters Ashland Miller (guitar/vocals) and Laura Cerulli (drums/vocals). Together, this duo creates a blend of hit worthy originals and covers with a unique spin. Each song allows you to travel with time, whether you’re swinging to Country, Rocking to Pop, Grooving to Soul, or swaying to the Blues; there’s always something to move your body and stir your soul! Mama’s Black Sheep has four well-received CD’s to their credit and are celebrating 15 Years of making music together in 2023. About Christine Havrilla Website | Video | Facebook Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla has been touring for 25 years, bringing her “Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock” to audiences everywhere. She has shared the stage with KT Tunstall, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, America, & Howard Jones to name a few. With her latest EP “California Night” (2023), Christine now has 13 Albums + 3 Eps as she continues to write and perform solo , duo, and with her band Gypsy Fuzz. John Vettese from WXPN’s The Key raves, “Rock and roll singer-songwriter Christine Havrilla has been a local favorite since the 90s, and her high-energy music is kindred in spirit with Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, & Lucinda Williams” Christine can also be found playing bass with Mama’s Black Sheep! Colleen Clark (Salisbury, MD), from Christine’s band, brings her musical magic and joins the holiday shows on electric guitar + bass
New York’s Finest – The Police Tribute
“I thought I saw good Police tributes before, but these guys take the cake, and I’m talking about national acts, they are that good…trust me!” Anthony “Bono” Russo, The Unforgettable Fire About New York’s Finest Website | YouTube | Facebook “I thought I saw good Police tributes before, but these guys take the cake, and I’m talking about national acts, they are that good…trust me!” Anthony “Bono” Russo, The Unforgettable Fire NEW YORK’S FINEST tribute to THE POLICE “New York’s Finest Tribute to The Police” is a tribute band performing the hit songs of the 70’s and 80’s iconic Rock band THE POLICE. “NYF” features Mark Rinzel of “Jessie’s Girl” The worlds hottest 80’s tribute band. Mark is one of the few humans who can play bass and sing like 70’s/80’s era Sting. “NYF” spotlights Oscar Bautista session and broadway orchestra guitarist recreating the signature sonic landscapes that guitarist Andy Summers designed for The Police. “NYF” showcases Producer/Engineer Alan Camlet on drums delivering the ferocity and infectious grooves of Stewart Copeland. “New York’s Finest” performs in New York City and the surrounding East Coast. Additionally the tribute show has traveled abroad to Brazil in South America where they were met with sold out appearances in clubs, theaters and music venues. Join NYF in celebrating the music of The Police.
Remembering John Denver: A Tribute Starring Ted Vigil
Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, and John Denver tribute artist. Vigil has performed with John Denver’s lead guitarist, and has even played for Denver’s own Windstar Foundation in Colorado. With the uncanny resemblance and sound of the late John Denver, Ted Vigil performs many of Denver’s hits, including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulder,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” About Ted Vigi Website | Facebook | Youtube Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. He has been performing from the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. In 2006 Ted Vigil went on to Laughlin, NV to compete in the Talent Quest 2006 involving 28 states, New Zealand, Australia and Canada taking first place. He then went on to win KOMO TV 4’s NW Afternoon Celebrity Look Alike contest in Seattle. Ted now performs nationwide for all kinds of venues and events. He has wowed the crowd selling out theatres in Pennsylvania and Kansas and has played twice now for John Denvers own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen, CO. Ted cruised the Caribbean with Darryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne on a “Travelin’ Inc. country cruise hosted by Great American Countrys’ own Storme Warren. Last year Ted was awarded the Rising Legend Award by the National Traditional Country Music Association. Ted also performed with Steve Wiesberg, John Denvers lead guitar player from the 70’s who is quoted as saying “Apparently the audience thinks they all look and sound like John. I don’t see it. I see it with Ted. A very strong physical resemblance… Uncanny!” (King 5 Eve News Magazine clip) The most heard comments after a show are “I can’t believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver! It really took us back!”
The Devil’s Brigade (Formerly: The American Rogues)
FORMERLY THE AMERICAN ROGUES THE DEVIL’S BRIGADE, formally known as the First Special Service Force, was a highly decorated Canadian/American commando unit in WWII. Their legendary heroism struck fear into the hearts of Nazis and their legacy can be traced directly to the Canadian Special Operations Regiment and Green Berets. The American Rogues have long supported Veterans and by becoming THE DEVIL’S BRIGADE we seek to not only honour those who serve but also reflect our own Canadian/American identity. About The Devil’s Brigade Website | Facebook | Video Drawing favourable comparisons to Wolfstone, Afro Celt Sound System, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra and consistently providing performances from Grade 1 bagpipers and other world class musicians this high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. They have expanded their ever-growing family of fans at music festivals, theatres, military bases, weddings, memorial ceremonies, corporate events, and more. This has even included shows with world-renowned violinist/composers Lindsey Stirling and Alison Krauss, as well as airplay on TV and radio, and shows at non-Celtic venues such as the World Music Festival in Quebec where they have both kicked off and closed the 6 day event to widespread acclaim (they’ve been asked to play this festival 10 years in a row and counting). In 2021 they charted at #12 in the world for their rendition of “The Boondock Saints Theme”, and #3 and #7 in North America for their “Boondock Saints Theme” and “The Gael from Last of the Mohicans”. In 2017 they became the St. Paddy’s Band of Rogers radio stations nationwide when they recorded Celtic versions of contemporary songs for airplay, 2018 saw them appear at festivals in Scotland (including their appearance as the first international act at the Cowal Highland Gathering, one of the largest Celtic events in the world), and 2019 saw them headline in Abu Dhabi and at the Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls, and sell out the Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto with Japanese taiko group, Nagata Shachu. Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit, compelling storytelling, and engaging stage show THE DEVIL’S BRIGADE have mastered the art of creating an immediate connection with audiences. They are known for their epic, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include jigs, reels, hornpipes, ballads, originals, covers, soundtracks, patriotic and military music, Irish foot-stompers and more. The DEVIL’S BRIGADE are fast becoming a household name with music lovers around the world, loved by young and old of all backgrounds.
The McCartney Experience – ENCORE! – Matinee
The McCartney Experience – The ULTIMATE Sir Paul Tribute. Playing all the songs you remember! About The McCartney Experience Website | Facebook | YouTube “You close your eyes…it’s Paul McCartney. You open them…IT’S STILL PAUL McCARTNEY!” –Tom Freston, Founder, MTV“…the best Beatles / Paul McCartney tribute band. Jed Duvall not only looks and plays but most importantly sounds just like Paul and his band is very well put together. The play list is made up of both the best of the Beatles as well as Paul’s solo iconic hits. If you are a Beatles fan the Speed of Sound is a must see!!!” Al Cieslak, “The Kirk McEwen Show”THE McCARTNEY EXPERIENCE is THE tribute to Sir Paul, and leader Jed Duvall is almost like seeing the real thing. Playing a variety of songs from the Liverpool Legend, including Beatles, Wings and solo hits, THE McCARTNEY EXPERIENCE combines a band of seasoned musicians who love all things Paul, with the dedication and drive to get it right!
The Bell Bottom Blues – The Endorsed Live Clapton Experience
The Live Eric Clapton Experience Show! About Bell Bottom Blues Website | YouTube | Facebook The Bell Bottom Blues was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Through its evolution, the band has been carefully constructed to create the essence of the Clapton sound, from his guitar arrangements to his distinctive vocal sound. This is what separates The Bell Bottom Blues from all others and makes us unique in the market. We have been told time and time again by our audiences and fans that “they close their eyes during a show and could swear that they were actually at a Clapton concert”. This is what we actually set out to achieve. Through each band member’s dedication, professionalism, and hard work, we have captured the sound and essence of the master himself through his various stages, from Cream, the Dominoes, and through his entire solo career. Our EC has captured his guitar styling and, more importantly, his exact vocal sound, which allows us to truly pay tribute to this rock and blues icon. Once again, our goal is to perform and allow our audiences to really feel like they are participating in an actual EC live event. There is no better satisfaction for us than seeing this actually occur and knowing we have achieved our goal. Some notable venues we’ve had the pleasure to play are Iridium NYC, BB Kings NYC, City Winery, Havana’s PA, New Hope Winery PA, Mcloone’s Supper Club NJ, The Stone Pony, Daryl’s House, Infinity Theater Ct, Courthouse Center for Arts Ri, Count Basie Theater NJ, Tally Ho Theater VA, Downtown Cabaret Ct, Lamp Theater PA, Paramount Theater NY, Dean Center PA, The Amp Theater DC, Dean Center MA, Tin Pan VA, Grand Casino, Harahas Casino, Empire City Casino, Resorts Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Hard Rock Casino, and Outdoor Summer Concert Series along the east.
Absolute Adele: Featuring Jennifer Cella
SET FIRE TO THE STAGE!Be prepared to be moved as Jennifer Cella captures the essence of Adele’s timeless hits, belting out powerful ballads and captivating the audience with their heartrending renditions! About Absolute Adele Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram In The Absolute Adele Tribute, Jennifer Cella delivers a stunningly accurate portrayal of the British songstress and pop icon, an artist she deeply admires. As a long-time fan, the seeds for this project started taking root many years ago upon the release of Adele’s debut album, “19”. From minute one, Jennifer fell in love with Adele’s unique style and voice, and spent hours immersed in the work of this rising star. As an accomplished singer who had already had success of her own with the world-renowned Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jennifer recognized and admired the many various vocal techniques Adele has in her vocal toolbox, giving each lyric its own color and texture. She appreciated all the nuances and tones of Adele’s amazing instrument and became an adoring fan of her work. Jennifer’s adoration for Adele grew tenfold upon the release of her sophomore album, “21” which included hits such as “Rolling In The Deep’, “Set Fire To The Rain”, “Someone Like You” and “Rumor Has It” and catapulted Adele’s career status to bonafide superstar. Adele’s next album “25” had monster hits like “Hello”, “Send My Love” and “Water Under the Bridge”, but Jennifer’s connection to the lyrics was especially strong and resonated deeply with “All I Ask”, “When We Were Young” and “Remedy”, a song Adele wrote for her young son. While singing along, Jennifer felt like she was telling her own story through Adele’s lyrics. Her latest release “30” included the beautiful and poignant “Easy On Me”, which again Jennifer resonated deeply with, having shared the same life experiences that inspired Adele to write the song. The Absolute Adele Tribute is not just a concert. It is theatre, and Jennifer plays the role of Adele. Jennifer relies on her years of acting and theatre training to accurately portray the singer. She not only sings her songs but talks to the audience, explains the origins and backstories to the songs, just as Adele interacts with her audiences at her concerts. With ticket prices to Adele’s residency in Las Vegas ranging from $1500 to $30,000 per ticket, Jennifer is excited to make the music of Adele accessible to audiences all over the country with the Absolute Adele Tribute.