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In this adventuous hybrid, there are no actors, no sets and no props. Just 20 amazing songs performed by incredible musicians.
Visit 'the videos' page to watch our 'show' teaser. |
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Diane Wilson: Singing the character of 'Savannah'
The proud mother of 4 equally musically gifted daughters and grandmother of 7, Diane has been singing all of her life. In 1975 she became the lead singer in her very first band experience, Young Unlimited—performing tunes by Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole and Stephanie Mills. In 1980 Diane had the pleasure to tour with a local recording group, Positive Force—their hit single being “We Got The Funk.” Diane was the 2007 winner of Pennsylvania State Senior Idol. |
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Don Johnson: Singing the character of 'Mason Ball'
Don won the Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania regional final for the 2007 International Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis, Don jammed with and competed against the best in the world. He has enjoyed a great relationship with B.B. King and has often opened for the legendary performer. Don is a charismatic front man and a killer guitar player. He embodies the working blues spirit and brings it all to The Tear Jar. Visit Don on myspace. |
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Jared James Nichols: Singing the character of 'JD Hunter'
Jared started playing the electric guitar at the age of 14. Although he plays various styles of music including Funk, Jazz, R n' B and Rock, he prefers blues and blues/rock styling’s. His main start was jamming at local clubs sitting in with Blues Based groups, jam sessions and the average garage bands. Jared attends Berkley College of Music in Boston MA, for guitar performance, and has been able to jam with the likes of Buddy Guy and John Mayer. Visit Jared on myspace. |
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Rose Hudson: Singing the character of 'Chandra'
At age 5 Rose's family relocated to York, PA from NYC. At 16 she began experimenting by combining gospel, soul and R&B with the band, Sunburst. After a 15-year hiatus from performing, Rose rediscovered her love of music and within a couple of years developed a strong following throughout the Central PA jazz scene. She's recently released her first CD, Like A Rose. In 2006 Rose was invited to the Copenhagen Blues Festival. Rose is also on the Board for the Central PA Friends of Jazz. |
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Eugene Barclift: Singing the character of 'Stubs'
Eugene sings lead and backing vocals for the Harrisburg Gospel group, Chosen.
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Charles Lee: Singing the character of 'Preacher'
Charles grew up in Detroit during the fifties and sixties and his first and foremost love has always been music. Charles has performed on stage with several nationally and internationally known recording
artists, including Jeff Kimpland (formerly with “Journey”), “The Temptations”, and Charlie Thomas, formerly of “The Drifters”. Learn more about Charles here.
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Robert Humble: Story Illustrator
A graphic novelist, Bob has published numerous illustrated books and stories through his collaborative, Was Studios. Robert has been commissioned to illustrate the Tear Jar story.
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Nate Kruis: Bass Guitar
Nate is a member of the regional jamband Quagmire Swim Team. He has also played in a variety of Harrisburg-based rock, jam and blues projects over the past 8 years.
Learn more about Nate and his band here.
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