Craig Greenberg has been hailed as NYC’s most acclaimed post-millennial piano man. Over the past 15+ years, the native New Yorker has been a staple on the city’s music scene, capturing and building on the spirited ivory traditions of greats like Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Randy Newman with sparkling, soulful new musical twists, a larger than life personality and his insightful, dramatic sense of storytelling.
BOMBZR is a groovin' supergroup based in NYC influenced by Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Brecker. Their original songs feature catchy melodic hooks with a blend of funk and soul while incorporating jazz roots. Members have played with artists such as Roy Ayers, Valerie Simpson, Giovanni Hidalgo.
Paris Ray is thrilled to be returning for her 13th Montauk Music Festival! Paris taught herself guitar in high school, and fell in love with songwriting and performing. What started as a string of open mics and talent shows soon turned into getting accepted into SUNY Purchase’s music conservatory for songwriting, and now she is so grateful to be able to call herself a full time working musician. Paris performs 6 nights a week all across Long Island and has accumulated a loyal fan base. She was named Best Local Musician by Dan’s Papers and Bethpage Best of Long Island the last two years! Paris’ debut studio album, Clementine, was released last March and is consistently releasing singles as quickly as she can write them. Paris and her band (Paris Ray & The Crush) cannot wait to perform for you this weekend!
With a make-every-note-count approach to performing, a vast eclectic repertoire and questionable regard for folk-rock music traditions, Grand Folk Railroad blurs the lines between pop, rock, folk and singer/songwriter genres. GFR brings on the fun with an eclectic/eccentric mix of folk-rock-flavored, flower-powered forgotten favorites, 60's and 70's pop gems, one hit wonders and intriguing songwriting.
Chelsea Takami (acoustic guitar & vocals) is a soulful, charismatic, and dynamic singer-songwriter from Long Island, NY. She recently opened up for Pat Benatar at The Paramount in Huntington, where she also performs every Sunday at their art gallery/bar called Spotlight. Takami performs full-time on Long Island. She's known for her dynamic range of both cover and original songs, and is always on-point with her fun, energetic performances.
Billboard artist from Long Island, NY Gina Cutillo has song placements on TV, commercials and film. Her single "Keep On" debuted at #34 on Billboard Top 40 mainstream charts. She has toured with Katy Perry, Paramore, Gym Class Heroes and others on Warped Tour. Besides releasing new music Gina has been also producing rock bands and solo artists.
Guitarist Don Bikoff, a contemporary of John Fahey and Robbie Basho, drew from the same influences in American music, also adding Eastern scales. In the late 1960's, his lone LP, "Celestial Explosion" was released, and sits comfortably among the great guitar soli records.
