2007 SoNo Arts Celebration
Schedule of Performers

Sunday, August 5th

WaMu Main Stage (Washington and Water Streets)
Rob Suhoza Band,  11:30 am
Mystic Bowie and the Pallbearers,  1 pm
Puppet Parade with Infinite Roots,  3 pm
Graham Parker,  4 pm

North Main Street Stage
Hoe,  12 pm
Manchado,  1 pm
Chuch,  2 pm
The Darian Cunning Band,  3 pm
Larissa DeLorenzo,  4 pm

Dance Stage
Jazzworx Dance Center,  12 noon

Under the Railroad Tressel
Randy Orwig, The Living Statue,  all day

Children's Art Playground
Workshops all day

The Rob Suhoza Band
Rob Suhoza is a native CT singer/songwriter. At 28 he has matured as a songwriter now playing guitar and singing his own songs but he started out studying banjo with famed Tony Trichka when he was 13. He has played to audiences around the United States but his songs seem to ring truest here New England. His style is a blend of traditional folk, bluegrass, and rock and has been compared to Steve Earle, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen. Drew Mcleon will accompany him on guitar.

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Mystic Bowie & The Pallbearers
Mystic Bowie is a reggae/ska/funk musician who many may know as the singer of the Tom Tom Club. Since the age of seven, Mystic Bowie has performed professionally worldwide and recorded with some of the music industry's hippest melody makers. When not touring with the Tom Tom Club, Mystic Bowie has performed primarily with the Pallbearers since 1999. Mystic's performances have been praised for his seemingly ceaseless supply of energy and the excitement he generates with crowds everywhere.
www.mysticbowie.com     Return to Sunday Schedule

Infinite Roots (Henry Jones)
Infinite Roots is an organization that focuses on community based cultural development. It is based out of Stamford CT, and lead by its Founder, Master Drummer and multi instrumentalist, Henry Jones. One of the major goals of Infinite Roots is to allow its participants to discover culture through Drum and Dance. While Infinite Roots focuses on African Drum and Dance, the aim is to encourage participants to discover their own ethnic heritage. Infinite Roots currently offers instruction to well over 300 students who come from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. During the Sono Arts Celebration Puppet Parade, Infinite Roots will present traditional African songs, with traditional West African instrumentation, in traditional garments worn by a group as large as 75 musicians.

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Graham Parker
Graham Parker and The Rumour were formed in the summer of 1975 and released their first album, "Howlin' Wind," in January 1976 to worldwide critical acclaim. Their second album, "Heat Treatment," followed six months later, garnering similar critical reaction and propelled Parker to international recognition. 2007 shows no sign of Parker slowing down. New GP tunes are being tried regularly out at his solo shows and a new album can't be far behind!
www.grahamparker.net     Return to Sunday Schedule

Hoe
HOE began as the first solo recording by the veteran side-man/session player DICK NEAL. He is also the producer of acclaimed cd's by such artists as Chris Berardo (Pure Faith, American Dust), THE MOCKING BIRDS (Still Here), and Marc Douglas Berardo (As You Make Your Way). Soon after the sessions the musicians on the project decided to begin playing live as the band called HOE. Playing modern Old Time String Band Music. Dick wrote or co-wrote the tunes on HOE, produced the sessions, and played banjo, mandolin, and dobro. He also makes his debut as a lead vocalist. The project was an outgrowth of jams involving members of STUMP JUMPERS, who played bluegrass and acoustic music in the Connecticut (Fairfield County/New Haven County) & New York City region. The HOE CD documents performances recorded live--vocals and solos--in the studio. The band members sat in a circle face-to-face in the same room--no isolation or headphones--and played the songs. Studio "tricks" were kept to a minimum on this production, the intention being to capture the feel of an after hours picking session at a hotel or living room.
www.hoesite.com     Return to Sunday Schedule

Manchado
Manchado is a group of some of Fairfield County and New York's finest musicians known for playing all kinds of music. This project focuses on Latin/Jazz and some Salsa with influences like Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader and Tito Puente. Johnny Durkin leads the group on timbales and trap-kit. Johnny is well known for his work with International touring Funk/Rock band, Deep Banana Blackout as well as Rob Somerville, tenor/soprano saxophone. Rich Zurkowski (Martin Sexton/Electric Hill) plays Upright and Electric as well as Baby Bass. On Congas is Oba Ilu Ire who hails from Puerto Rico! From the Latin/Rock powerhouse group the Cosmic Jibaros, Rick Reyes, the lead vocalist also represents Puerto Rico. Jesse Gibbon on Piano and Keyboards (Teddy Geiger, Shleigho). After a month long stint in Switzerland in the summer of 2006 the guys returned home to find out we they awarded the Best Latin/Jazz group in the Fairfield County Weekly's Grand Band Slam.
www.myspace.com/manchagente     Return to Sunday Schedule

Chuch
CHUCH is an inventive group rooted within the traditions of rock and roll, mixing elements of hard rock and non-commercial country. They produce strong vocal harmonies and an impeccable rhythm section. They eschew tags such as "speedwestern" and "outlaw country". It is the combination of their musical experience and tight friendship that creates the exceptionally unique sound of the band. Brothers, Noah Crowther (bass/vocals), and Justin Crowther (drums/harmonica/vocals) display their strong bond within each beat. Matt Hayes (pedal steel/guitar/vocals) is that twist of country that compliments the band like your favorite drink. Chad Hammaker (guitar/vocals), spits out solos reminiscent of legendary psychedelic rock bands. Their debut album "Four Tall" ranked in the top five best Vermont albums released in 2005. The band has risen quickly playing nationally renowned music festivals. Chuch has continued to rake in fans and critical acclaim from coast to coast over the past three years. The band has released two independent records to date. On April 27, 2007 they released their sophomore album 'Juarez'.
www.myspace.com/chuchtheband     Return to Sunday Schedule

The Darian Cunning Band
Connecticut native Darian Cunning began playing piano at age 9, gradually picking up instruments and reaching guitar at age 13. Having worked with Stephen Kellogg, David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel) Kristin Hoffmann, David Gamson (Me'shell N'Degeocello) the singer songwriter has been making his ears bigger and building an audience of colleagues and fans. Comparisons have been drawn to artists such as Stevie Wonder, Martin Sexton, Sting, and Seal. His influences are far reaching. It's in his music... listen to the songs and you realize that his influences may seem polar, they are in fact undiluted, the resultant mixture is pure and all his own.
www.dariancunning.com    
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Larissa DeLorenzo
Writing music for over a decade this singer/songwriter, based in Fairfield County CT, has gathered her a fine line of songs, styles and musicians along the way. You can find her solo (or with the help of the finest local musicians in the tri-state area) shows all over the country. Her combined playful stage presence, illuminating lyrics and ridiculously catchy tunes make her one of the areas most cherished performers. Rated editors number one pick on CDBaby.com, we can expect much more to come from this organically radiant talent.
www.myspace.com/larissadelorenzo     Return to Sunday Schedule

Jazzworx
The Norwalk based dance company will perform a diverse array of dance styles.
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Randy Orwig
The Living Statue