Act 1 Country & Blue Grass Bands
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The Mary Lamont Band
Country Band
"The
Queen of Long Island Country" - Newsday
She's called the Queen of Long Island Country, but she's so much more than that
- Charlie McKenna, President, Long Island Blues Society
Voted Singer/Songwriter of the Year (twice) - New Jersey Country Music
Association
Can New Yorkers play country music? Yes, especially if you're talking about
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Mary Lamont and her musical partner Jim Marchese.
On the self-produced "How Lucky," Mary Lamont presents a mix of songs
inspired by the struggles and joys of her life. There's plenty of twang,
teardrops, hope and heart to satisfy discriminating country fans. - ASCAP.com
Audio Portraits / Behind the Beat.net
One of the very finest female vocalists in country music today accompanied by
one of the most polished bands working in any genre. Always upbeat and gall
danged fun these folks are! Listen to "Just Come On In" (from the CD
titled You Don't Have to Knock) or "Get Twanged" a track sure to bring
a smile to your face and a piece Duane Eddy himself would have been proud to
have authored - AudioCandy.com
Mary Lamont will knock you off your barstool. - Newsday
Standing room only, very energetic. Patrons were dancing in the aisles. -
Brentwood Library
The Mary Lamont Band really added to the excitement of our annual special event,
Fleece Festival. They helped create a lively atmosphere worthy of a large venue,
while developing a rapport with our community based audience in our intimate zoo
setting. A real asset for organizations looking for a group that is
professional, reliable, and willing to adapt to anything. - Prospect Park Zoo
International alt-country star Mary Lamont and her crack band return to take
over the Jones Beach Bandshell this summer. - Long Island Press
Sophisticated, stylish and spirited. It's easy to see why Mary Lamont has
created such a buzz from her live performances - Inside Connection
Very, very great. Wonderful voice - Radio VejleFjord, Denmark
Hank Porter & The Lonesome Cowboys
Country Rock Band
Hank Porter is available as a solo or with his band The Lonesome Cowboys for bookings at clubs, coffee houses and private parties.
Porters' songs articulated the lives and loves of his listeners and he went a stage further by recording melodramatic monologues as Luke My Friend. They included 'Portales Sunset', 'Life's Other Side', 'Too Many Drinks' and 'Broken Hearts'. Although Luke My Friend's appeal was limited, Ted Payne saw how Porters' other songs could have wide appeal. Country songs had been recorded by pop performers before Porter, but Payne aggressively sought cover versions. Soon Tony Bennett ('You're So colr'), Jo Stafford ('Spicy Nicey') and Joni James ('Wedding Bell Blues') had gold records.
In the late 70s he returned to the studios for two successful albums of duets with Chet Abernathy, but by the end of the decade he had retired again. A television documentary in 1980, The Lonesome Bluesman, charted his life and revived interest in his career. In 1984 he made a comeback to performing and continued to make sporadic appearances throughout the rest of the decade. A remarkably gifted and far-sighted guitarist, Porter's contribution to popular music continues to inspire young country and rock performers.
Southern Heart
5 Piece Country Band
Rita Di brings yesterday and today's top female songs to life as well as Paul, Al, Mike and Todd singing the favorites of Country's Male Artists and groups. Add a little Southern Rock and Classic Rock to the set list and you have one of the most versatile and talented bands in NY.
5-piece
band using the traditional sounds of bluegrass as a foundation
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