Paddy Noonan
For decades, Paddy Noonan has ranked as America’s
best known and best loved performer of Irish dance music.
From his early days in the great ballrooms and dance halls of New
York
through to his grand national tours of today,
Paddy has made countless numbers of dancers take to floor,
and provided a musical soundtrack to Irish American life for generations.
Erin Quill
Erin Quill with a voice that thrills, has not only a
distinguished musical background
but also a theatrical resume that includes guest appearances on
such well known
TV shows as NYPD Blue and House of Buggin'.
Her comedy will have you rolling in the aisles
John Nolan
was the first American-born musician ever to win the
Senior All-Ireland Championship on the button accordion--
for both the two-row and three-row button boxes.
He has several recordings to his credit, most recently with the
New York band Morning Star. John also composes great tunes--
Tommy Mulvihill
Singer, guitarist and Bandleader has long been Entertaining
two and nearly getting into three generations of fans
who love the music and songs of the Irish people.
His deep, rich baritone interprets each song so that the audience
will know every word of the wondrous stories being told through
song.
He has recorded 3 of his own albums over the years
and has been a session musician on countless others.
He will also play a lively fiddle tune to keep your feet tapping.
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Paula Atherton
(Sax, Flute, Vocal, )
Paula Atherton was born and raised in New York.
She began singing and studying flute at the age of nine,
and added sax to her repertoire while in her teens.
Ms. Atherton has studied privately with prominent jazz players and
teachers such as
Bob Mintzer, (Bob Mintzer Big Band, Jaco Pastorius, the Yellow Jackets),
Lee Konitz, Sal Mosca, Liz Gorrill (Lennie Tristano), and Gerry
Janssen (Vocal Fitness Center).
Paula has toured various parts of the world, including Japan,
Monte Carlo, Portugal, Canada, and the U.S. Paula has toured Japan
four times,
Paula also had the honor of playing at the New York Ball
in Washington, D.C., for President Clinton’s Inauguration.
http://www.paulaatherton.com/
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Mike Neer
is fluent in modern and old-timey sounds and plays both acoustic
and electric steel guitar.
Mike is also a Vocalist and Rock and Roll Guitarist who performs
with several other groups throughout the metropolitan NY/NJ area.
He's available for freelancing as well, and knows an extremely wide
range of material.
mike@mikeneer.com
http://www.myspace.com/mikeneer
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Welcome to harpcat.com, the web
site of Karen Stern.
Karen Stern's is equally at home performing
classical music or more contemporary love songs and show music.
Ms. Stern began performing with the New Jersey Symphony in 1982,
while still a college
student at the Manhattan School of Music. She has been heard in
numerous
recitals with the Levin/Stern Flute and Harp Duo,
both in this country as well as abroad.
Ensemble options can include Harp, Flute, Violin, and Cello
chamber music for weddings, parties or any occasion. everything
from
classical to popular music, and flexible ensemble formats as well.
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Joseph Seletski
World Champion Irish Step Dancer.
Attended the Donny Golden School of Irish Step Dancing.
Has traveled world-wide to attend competitions
and has performed in numerous shows.
Raised by an Irish mother and Polish father,
he inherently has his father’s last name but definitely has Irish
feet
John Prestianni
Musical Director
John T. Prestianni has been a professional musician in
many capacities since 1991.
In addition to accompanying singers and dancers, John is a composer
and an arranger.
He just completed an original musical called The Vaudevillian with
writer/actor
Brian Henry currently being developed by Chelsea Rep.
He also recently released a CD called “Prestissimo”,
a compilation of original work and arrangements.
In 2000, John scored music for original choreography by Pascal Benichou,
which was
performed and reviewed favorably by Jennifer Dunning of the New
York Times
He has also been a fixture on the
Irish-American music scene in New York, playing with
the likes of Paddy Noonan, Red Hurley and Ian Gallagher.
jprestissimo@yahoo.com
Phillip Shimmel
(Main Man Drums/Vocals). Has his own Big Swing Band
'Come Out Swingin'"
Played with (Dr. John) (Tanya Tucker)
(Joan Osborne) (Gary U.S.Bonds)
(Curtis Stigers) (Pinetop Perkins)
Phillip's myspace page
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