Donors To The 4/5/08 All Children's Playground Benefit
On April 5, 2008, Parents Who Rock will host a benefit to raise funds to help build the All Children's Playground, a universal-access playground in Edgemont Park in Montclair. The party will happen at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Church Street in Montclair and all proceeds will go directly to the playground (see the flyer below). Here is a list of some of the amazing businesses that are donating their services and/or goods to make the benefit, and the playground, happen:
Thank you all!!
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The Bloomingfields
Headquartered in the Bloomfield Avenue basement studio of Janet Donofrio and David Rieth, the Bloomingfields sing songs about marriage, commuting, and Velcro® upon a wall of rock built by Brendan Mee (bass), John Packel (drums), and Andy Day (guitar).
The Bloomingfields are currently touring the world, albeit slowly.
Their influences include The Modern Lovers, Grandaddy, The Taking Heads, The Lilacs, Nick Lowe, The New York Dolls, The Moldy Peaches, and Henrik Ibsen.
Avril Fagan
Avril Fagan is a Montclair Mom and third grade teacher. Born in Jamaica, West Indies and raised in Queens, NY, Avril's first singing experiences occurred in the junior choir at Bethany Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens. Since then she has sung in high school performances, a host of recitals, talent shows and weddings.
These days, Avril takes pleasure in using her voice and love of music to inspire her son Liam, as well as her students, to take chances by performing on stage. She is inspired by all types of music and performs whenever and wherever she can. Avril is very proud to be a parent who rocks!
Rachael and Mark Egan
Rachael and Mark Egan are parents to Arabella.
Rachael is a writer and Stay at Home Mom, and Mark is the New York Bureau Chief for Reuters News Agency.
Shelflife
Shelflife consists of three old schoolmates from Nutley, NJ- Lonnie Lafoon on drums, percussion, and background vocals- Eric Lordi on bass, keyboards and vocals- and Mark Roselli on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals.
They are currently in the studio working on their second full release of original material in the vein of The Police, REM and Toad the Wet Sprocket- expected release date Summer 2008. Their 12-song debut "Splice the Mainbrace" spawned a few songs that made their way onto internet radio playlists, a cd compilation by 91.9 FM WNTI featuring the first volume of NJ best unsigned bands, and even a few iPods.
For latest news, upcoming performances, free previews & downloads, photos and more, go to: www.myspace.com/shelflifetheband
Bob Cannon
Montclair resident BOB CANNON has approached the music business from enough angles to fill a geometry quiz.
An editor and music journalist by day for publications like Entertainment Weekly and Performing Songwriter, he has also enjoyed a long career throughout the Northeast as a performer, songwriter, producer, and arranger.
His songs have earned awards from the American Song Festival and graced the country charts, but living the past eight years in New Jersey has long since erased his Southern accent.