Artist Bios
Lee Genesis
Since the mid-1990s, renowned vocalist Lee Genesis has taken on the role of producer and composer as well as vocalist-- developing and recording hot dance tracks with noted DJ producers such as Bob Sinclar (France), Tommy Musto (USA), David Morales (USA), Joey Negro (UK), Junior Vasquez (USA), Roland Bartha (Austria) and others. Genesis is also co-executive producer for renowned house recording artist Barbara Tucker and gospel recording artist Latasha S. Jordan, the latter in partnership with Al Hemberger of The Loft Recording Studios in Bronxville, New York.
In 2007 Lee Genesis released his very own first CD entitled The Soul of Lee Genesis, [in partnership with Al Hemberger and Loft Recording Studios]. The CD is a showcase of the soulful varieties of music this artist has been holding in his heart for much too long. Two of the cuts are straight out of his "house" years; there is also one high energy rock track, one gentle gospel ballad, and several cuts featuring hot, hot rhythm & blues. The throbbing beats together with Genesis' soulful gospel/R&B sound are infectious.
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Lee Genesis Discography
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Jonathan Kruk, Storyteller
Born in Texas, raised in Westchester, Jonathan grew up on tall tales and day dreams. He began by telling a rambunctious brother bed time tales. Now, he gives over 250 shows each year.
Known for dramatic performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, for Historic Hudson Valley, Jonathan was selected "Best Storyteller in the Hudson Valley" by Hudson Valley magazine in 2008. Young children find his finger fables and fairy tales enchanting. Older kids enjoy Jonathan's lore of the Hudson, medieval tales and myths. Jonathan knows why once upon a time, they lived happily ever after.
The Hudson River Ramblers
The Hudson River River Ramblers (storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Folk Musician Rich Bala) transform the Hudson River's distinctive and multifaceted heritage into lively stories and songs. Inspired by the river's majesty and colorful history, they began working together in 1991.
Performing from Manhattan to Mount Marcy, they've toured hundreds of schools, museums, historic sites, libraries and festivals. The Hudson River Ramblers created programs for the river's Quadricentennial, the American Revolution's 225th anniversary, New York City's aqueducts & watershed, Earth Day, the Hamilton & Burr Duel exhibition, and for the 40th anniversary of the Clearwater Sloop.
Al Hemberger carefully crafted the production of Once Upon the Hudson. Using award winning sound engineers and noted musicians (Art Labriola, Tom White, Andy Revkin, Peter Rundquist), with background vocalists to create a lively recording of authentic folk songs and primary source based stories, this Berger Platters release earned a Parents Choice Recommendation award, noting the CD will "energize and awaken the senses while sharing a meaningful period of America's past." Their first CD, Revolution on the River was selected "Best CD of 2001" by Hudson Valley Magazine.
The Renovators
More fun than a barrel of monkeys, be sure to invite the Renovators to your next party. Especially if it's a housebuilding party, but not a housewarming party because they might get confused.
Listen to MP3 of
I Don't Ski
Listen to MP3 of Everybody Loves the Blues
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Renovators Discography
blue number nine
A band based out of NJ, they are so lost on the Turnpike that they don't know who they are. But this funky bunch cranks out some catchy groovin' tunes.
Listen to MP3 of Hook In
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blue number nine discography
Mrs. Robinson
In the bucolic world of suburbia 2001, where perky blondes drive Volvos, grapevine wreaths are on every door, and sex happens on Saturday nights with the lights off, the seductive beat of a hot new chick band, Mrs. Robinson, shatters the status quo.
Jean Bratman
Singer songwriter jean bratman, based out of Katonah, New York, recently released her debut CD. Excellent vocals & well-crafted songs and some heavyweight special guests make this a must have for blues/soul lovers.
Listen to MP3 of mercurial girl
jean bratman discography
William Hart Strecker
He plays guitar, drums, trumpet, trombone, sings like a maniac and plants flowers and stuff, too.
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to an MP3 of Keep On Lovin'
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William Hart Strecker discography
Generations
A Maine folk foursome - Kathy Sikkema, Leslie Hemberger-White, Joel Gold, and Larry Latour. Their mix of guitar, banjo, and four part harmonies is guaranteed to get you singing and stomping your feet to your old favorites.
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to MP3 of Dona Dona