The Badlees
The Badlees are a four piece rock band that have been creating and performing music since 1990. Pete Palladino (vocals), Bret Alexander (guitar), Paul Smith (bass) andRon Simasek (drums) joined forces decades ago after a few happenstance introductions, that some would say, were driven by destiny. Individually, The Badlees are very different on many levels, each coming to the table with unique personalities and musical influences. However, these...
Emish
Emish is high-powered rock with Irish heart and described as “a force to be reckoned with” by Matthew Nelligan, President of the Irish 2000. Whether they are playing on the main stage at a festival, theater halls or pubs, Emish brings an energy packed show with witty banter on stage, leaving their fans asking for more. With their versatility and well-seasoned skills, combined with on-stage foot stomping energy and offstage charisma, Emish has...
Jimmy Vivino and the Barn Burners-Headliner
Jimmy Vivino serves as the Music Director on the TBS late night show “CONAN.” Vivino has been a consistent element in O’Brien’s late night career, starting with the first episode of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in September 1993. In June of 2008 Vivino moved from New York to Los Angeles and worked as Music Director/guitarist/arranger on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” “The Legally Prohibited from Being on Television...
Pat O’Shea and the Honest Men
“It’s all about the song. It has to be. If it isn’t, then as far as I’m concerned, you’re missing the point.” These words spoken by Pat O’Shea in a recent interview speak volumes about the singer/songwriter/guitarist and his band The Honest Men. In a world where much of the music of the day runs rampant with empty bravado and even emptier content, a band like The Honest Men is a lung full of fresh air. ...
Come Out and Join the Festival June 15th 2013