ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FOR 2011
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4 APART - Competing in the "Rock the Green - Teen Battle of the Bands" |
ACID RAINCOAT - Classic Rock and Blues from Allman Brothers to Zappa! Back at TOH for their sixth year! |
AKIN FOR JAZZ - Sound for your soul with the Akin Brothers and friends! Jazz, Blues, Latin, Pop, and more... This is their sixth time at TOH!
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AMETHYST - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 4:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
AZURE ROAD - Competing in the "Rock the Green - Teen Battle of the Bands" |
BACK 9 - Four piece acoustic group, strong harmonies, music from Crosby Stills & Nash to Dave Matthews to Van Morrison.
NEW to Taste of Hudson 2011! |
BATTLE OF THE BANDS - ROCK THE GREEN -The Teen Battle of the Bands - - SUNDAY from 1:00 to 4:00 on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91.
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BLUES DeVILLE - Rhythm Rockin' Blues with a dedication to playing "American Roots Music". Blues, Swing,
Old Soul, even a little Zydeco. The Music from New Orleans to Chicago
and all the Juke Joints in between. Back at TOH for their sixth year! |
BOB PIASCIIK - family oriented acoustic guitar!
While MAHAJIBEE BLUES, ROAD HOME and the SWIZZLE STICK BAND are setting up on the Suncrest Gardens Stage, you can hear BOB PIASCIIK nearby
on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. - MONDAY FROM 2:00 TO 2:15 and 3:30 TO 3:45 and 5:00 TO 5:15 |
BOBBY PATETTA HOSTS OPEN MIC - There will be a musical Open Mic on the patio at the Hershey's Ice Cream store on both SUNDAYand MONDAY
from NOON TO 5:00 PM. Members of the general public as well as performers from The Taste of Hudson are invited to come down and sing
and play. A small PA will be available for the guests. The hosts will try to give everybody a chance to perform, but come early to sign up if you want a space.
Sunday will be hosted by TONY PAPARELLA and friend - MONDAY FROM NOON TO FIVE at the HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM STORE on Rt. 303 across from the south end of First Street |
The BRICK ROAD RAMBLERS - Akron's favorite folk and
bluegrass string band! Enjoy traditional, folk, old-time, popular,
and original tunes. Back at TOH for their sixth year! |
CALYPSO GYPSIES - Steel Drum band bringing the sound & feel of the tropics with summer favorites by
Jimmy Buffett, Santana, Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley and others, plus delightful Caribbean steel
drum melodies & toe tapping rhythms from around the world. - MONDAY AT 4:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. website |
CASE SENSITIVE - Teen band from Hudson. Talented young musicians that provide a fun, eclectic
performance of both progressive rock and rock cover tunes and originals inspired by musicians such as Frank Zappa, Yes, and King Crimson. - MONDAY AT 1:30 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. website |
CATHY MILLER & Jim Gill - Americana original and covers on acoustic guitar and fiddle with
with stunning vocal harmonies. Their performances together are reaping praise from audiences all over Ohio.
NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! - MONDAY AT noon on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. websites: Jim Gill's website Cathy Miller's website |
CATS ON HOLIDAY - Hard rockin', swamp poppin' outfit serving up a healthy
dose of American influenced roots, country, cajun and blues.Second time at Taste of Hudson! - SUNDAY AT 4:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
DEVIL AND ME - A band of singer/songwriters playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 6:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
ELAINE OHM - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 1:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
ED AMAAN - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 4:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
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FABULOUS VOICES BAND - R&R, R&B, Dance, Latin, Blues,
and Jazz you can dance to! Back at TOH for their SEVENTH year! |
FOUR APART (4 APART) - Competing in the "Rock the Green - Teen Battle of the Bands" |
GALGOZY ZELANY DUO - Americana Acoustic Folk in a wonderful fusion of original songs and traditional styles
with the virtuosity found in classical music, the freedom of jazz and the
straightforward vocals of traditional music.
Second time at TOH! |
GARY SHREVE and the MEMPHIS PROWLERS - Solid driving 50's and 60's Rock with an Elvis tribute.
Back at TOH for a second time! - MONDAY AT 2:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
The GRAPHICS - Classic & Modern Rock, Alternative & Psychobilly
with life-long Hudson resident Rick Wehrmann and friends. This is The Graphics 7th appearance at TOH! - MONDAY AT 11:00 am on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. website |
GLENN PETERHANSEN & BAND - Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 4:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
HEATHER and LISA MALYUK - These highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalists’ give traditions a twist!
Featuring old-time Appalachian, Celtic, world and original folk music ranging from energetic and driving tunes to bittersweet and haunting melodies.
Theses sisters have performed at Taste of Hudson many times. |
HIVE ROBBERS (formerly AIDEN BAILEY WILLIAMS)
- Original Experimental Folk/Rock with Aidan Bailey Williams, Jimmy Dykes, Sam Langstaff, and Meredith Yeager.
They will play from 12:00 to 1:00 and from 1:30 to 2:30. - MONDAY AT noon and 1:30 on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
JACOBY ROAD - A band of singer/songwriters playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 7:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JEFF FANDAL & MILO & FRIENDS
- Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 12:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JIM DIME & CINNAMON CHIVERS
- Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 2:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JIM GILL & CATHY MILLER - Americana original and covers on acoustic guitar and fiddle with
with stunning vocal harmonies. Their performances together are reaping praise from audiences all over Ohio.
NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! - MONDAY AT noon on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. websites: Jim Gill's website Cathy Miller's website |
JOHN BREWER JR. (group)
- Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 2:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JOHNNY GOUSKOS - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 3:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JON DAVID MILLER - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 11:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
JUKE HOUNDS - Bluesy, funky, soulful—and just a touch modern. The Juke Hounds have made this their brand of blues! - MONDAY AT 12:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
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KANNIBAL KINGS - Specializing in Classic Rock, mainly from the 70's, but not the worn out standards...
The Kannibal Kings play songs you know, but haven't heard in a while! - MONDAY AT 11:00 am on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
KARMA KINGS - Classic Rock, playing some of the great tunes of the past decades through to the
popular hits of today. - SUNDAY AT 1:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
KASIM SULTON - Best known for his work with Utopia, and as a frequent collaborator, bassist and singer with Todd Rundgren.. - SUNDAY AT 1:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
KEITH BACHMAN - Singer/Songwriter playing original songs. - SUNDAY AT 5:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
KELLY CONNERS with PETER PYLPIW
- Smooth jazz and old favorites. Great jazz singing, piano, and more. - MONDAY AT 3:00 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
KIBLER DANCE ACADEMY - "Twinkle, twinkle, join the stars!"
See some of the dancers from Kibler Dance Academy, which offers classes in many types of
dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more. |
LEON and the RECKLESS ALLSTARS -
Rockin' Blues! First time at TOH! |
LINDA FOSTER & KERRY KEAN - Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 12:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
LISA and HEATHER MALYUK - These highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalists’ give traditions a twist!
Featuring old-time Appalachian, Celtic, world and original folk music ranging from energetic and driving tunes to bittersweet and haunting melodies.
Theses sisters have performed at Taste of Hudson many times. |
LITTLE LEAPERS - Dance and Gymnastics "Where Fitness is FUN!"
Little Leapers is a gymnastics and dance facility for children located in Hudson.
Come see them leap and dance at TOH! |
MAHAJIBEE BLUES - Blues, of course, coming all the way from Pittsburgh! The band is driven by two guitars,
harmonica, keyboards, bass, and drums. They visit all styles of the blues! This is their second time at TOH. - MONDAY AT 3:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Mahajibee Blues is setting up at 3:30, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. website |
MARIA JACOBS - Hot Jazz and R&B! Back at Taste of Hudson for an encore! |
MARTY KUBILIS - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 11:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
MAY ANDREWS - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 5:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
McCULLOCH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE - Irish dancing! - MONDAY AT 11:30 am on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91.< website |
MELANIE MAY - Country music's best kept secret! Melanie May
is ending her 2011 Summer Tour at Taste of Hudson!< |
The MEMPHIS PROWLERS featuring GARY SHREVE - Solid driving 50's and 60's Rock with an Elvis tribute.
Back at TOH for a second time! - MONDAY AT 2:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
MICHAEL STANLEY - see MIDLIFE CHRYSLERS |
MIDLIFE CHRYSLERS FEATURING
MARC LEE SHANNON, MICHAEL STANLEY, TOMMY DOBECK & friends
- Goodtime Rock & Blues! |
MIKE LENZ - Raw stripped down Blues and a taste of just about every genre of
underproduced, unpretentious American music |
MONICA ROBINS & the WHISKEY KINGS
- Featuring WKYC Channel 3 journalist/reporter MONICA Robins! Rocking Cleveland
since 1998 and features the classic rock hits of the last four decades and much more. |
The MOONFLOWERS - Great harmonies from three women Singer/Songwriters playing original and cover songs. - MONDAY AT 3:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
NELSON SOMMERS - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 1:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
NoMoJo - Formed by friends from the Jam Session School in Kent, they clicked because they all
can't get enough REAL rock and roll! - MONDAY AT 4:30 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. website |
OPEN MIC - There will be a musical Open Mic on the patio at the Hershey's Ice Cream store on both SUNDAY and MONDAY
from NOON TO 5:00 PM. Members of the general public as well as performers from The Taste of Hudson are invited to come down and sing
and play. A small PA will be available for the guests. The hosts will try to give everybody a chance to perform, but come early to sign up if you want a space. - Sunday will be hosted by TONY PAPARELLA and friends - Monday will be hosted by BOBBY PATETTA and friends - BOTH DAYS FROM NOON TO FIVE at the HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM STORE on Rt. 303 across from the south end of First Street |
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PAUL BAUMGARDNER - playing originals and covers on acoustic guitar.
While BLUES DeVILLE and the FABULOUS VOICES BAND are setting up on the Suncrest Gardens Stage, you can hear PAUL BAUMGARDNER nearby
on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. - SUNDAY FROM 4:30 TO 4:45 and 6:00 TO 6:15 |
PHAYLINX - Competing in the "Rock the Green - Teen Battle of the Bands" |
PIRATE JENNY and the BANDOLEERS -
Aargh! Join Akron's favorite wench, Pirate Jenny and her crew for
a musical sail through their own mix of acoustic, blues, and alternative music. |
QWIK-SILVER -
Rowdy Classic Rock and Blues to Danceable R&B in a high-energy show! |
The REUNION BAND - Classic Rock from the 60's... 70's... 80's... 90's...
by alumni of Hudson High class of 1975 and friends! |
RICK BRUENING - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 2:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
RIO NEON
- Folkjazz and so much more! Featuring complex vocal harmonies combining the best elements of swing,
traditional folk music and jazz, including many original compositions and distinctive cover arrangements. - MONDAY AT 4:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
RIVERFALL - A band of singer/songwriters playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 3:30 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
ROAD HOME - Classic and Modern Rock, headed up by Hudson's own Bob Liskiewicz, who is also
coordinating all the musical acts this year. This is Road Home's 4th performance with TOH. - MONDAY AT 2:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Road Home is setting up at 2:00, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. website |
ROCK RADIO - Seasoned veteran musicians playing dance/rock songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's
heard on the top radio stations in Cleveland - a tribute to Rock-n-Roll Radio...
NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! - MONDAY AT 4:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. website |
ROCK THE GREEN - THE TEEN BATTLE OF THE BANDS - - SUNDAY from 1:00 to 4:00 on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91.
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STAN MILLER JAZZ - Jazz sax with Stan's own particular brand of "cool jazz," with an element of sophistication without a jarring sound. - MONDAY AT 11:00 am on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
STILL THINKING - Teen Band from Hudson. Hopeful to play at places and make big bucks!
Second year at Taste of Hudson! - MONDAY AT 11:00 am on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. website |
SUMMIT-UP CLOGGERS - Traditional clogging with the rhythm and soul of the Appalachians. - MONDAY at 11:00 am on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. website |
The SWEETROOTS - MICHAEL GRADY & CAROLYN RAMES - Sweet acoustic originals inspired by folk music with one foot in the blues! - MONDAY AT 3:00 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. website |
SWING DEVILS - playing hits from the 20's - 50's !
While ACID RAINCOAT and TOFU FIGHTERS are setting up on the Suncrest Gardens Stage, you can hear the Swing Devils nearby
on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. - SUNDAY FROM 1:30 TO 1:45 and 3:00 TO 3:15 |
The SWIZZLE STICK BAND - THIS STAGE WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL 7:00 PM ON MONDAY!
Stay late and enjoy the show! NE Ohio's "Funky Motown Machine"...... The best of Motown, R&B, Funk, Blues,
Dance, Soul and Rock N Roll! NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! - MONDAY AT 5:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While the Swizle Stick Band is setting up at 5:00, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. website |
TAYLOR CARANO - Singer/Songwriter playing original and cover songs. - SUNDAY AT 4:00 on the SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. website |
TOFU FIGHTERS - Good old guitar-driven Rock n' Roll, classics
and originals! Back at TOH for their sixth year! While the Tofu Fighters are setting up at 3:00, you can enjoy the music of the SWING DEVILS playing hits from the 20's - 50's nearby on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. website |
TERRAPLANE - Teen band playing Rock and Originals. - MONDAY AT noon the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. website |
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TOM LEMPNER TRIO - Classic instrumental Jazz - SUNDAY AT 1:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. website |
TONY PAPARELLA HOSTS OPEN MIC - There will be a musical Open Mic on the patio at the Hershey's Ice Cream store on both SUNDAYand MONDAY
from NOON TO 5:00 PM. Members of the general public as well as performers from The Taste of Hudson are invited to come down and sing
and play. A small PA will be available for the guests. The hosts will try to give everybody a chance to perform, but come early to sign up if you want a space.
Monday will be hosted by BOBBY PATETTA and friend - SUNDAY FROM NOON TO FIVE at the HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM STORE on Rt. 303 across from the south end of First Street |
TRANCEMITTER - Teen band playing Rock & Roll from Independence, OH. Winner of last year's (2010) Taste of Hudson Teen Battle of the Bands! - MONDAY AT 3:00 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. website |
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UP 'TIL FOUR - Jammin' Folk-Rock with incredible vocals! CSN, Neil Young, Grateful Dead,
Keb Mo and other classic rock music are all on the menu! Back at TOH for their sixth year! - SUNDAY AT 3:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. website |
VIBROGROOVE featuring JOHN MARKOVIC - An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, blues-based classic rock,
funk and even some reggae and old school country! This is Vibrogroove's 6th appearance at TOH! - MONDAY AT 12:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. website |
WESTERN RESERVE BIG BAND - Jazz musician section from the Western Reserve Community Band! - MONDAY AT 1:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. website |
THE WESTERN RESERVE COMMUNITY BAND - Standards and favorites from our favorite big band!
SPECIAL CHILDRENS CONCERT: The WRCB will set up from 6 to 6:30 and play childrens concert music
from 6:30 to 7:00 and then take a short pause for kids and parents to regroup and then play POPS music from 7:05 till 8:00. |
The WHISKEY KINGS FEATURING MONICA ROBINS
- Featuring WKYC Channel 3 journalist/reporter MONICA Robins! Rocking Cleveland
since 1998 and features the classic rock hits of the last four decades and much more. |
WISH GARDEN - Great vocals from Folk to Rock to Blues! - SUNDAY AT 6:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
