A Band Called Honalee A tribute to the music of Peter, Paul & Mary and Friends EPK Contact: Mike Batusic Phone: (646) 352-3171 or email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com
A BAND CALLED HONALEE brings together three gifted young artists whose passion and enthusiasm for Folk music sparks an invigorating return to the era of Peter, Paul and Mary. Sarah, Chris and Eli offer a fresh take on this music, enlivening it with today's version of the same youthful energy that sparked the folk movement. Our inventive arrangements of PPM favorites honor the past, while bringing fresh appreciation to long-time PPM fans and new audiences alike. Our show includes songs by Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkle, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas and the Papas, The Weavers, Judy Collins, and others. Contact: Mike Batusic (646) 352-3171 or email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com
SONGS INCLUDE If I Had a Hammer Blowing In The Wind Puff The Magic Dragon Leaving On A Jet Plane Early Morning Rain 500 Miles If I Had My Way The Times, They Are A'Changing The Lemon Tree I Dig Rock And Roll Music Where Have All The Flowers Gone? Don t Think Twice, It s Alright Both Sides Now 59 th Street Bridge The Sound of Silence For Loving Me The Wedding Song Turn, Turn, Turn Mr. Tambourine Man California Dreamin M.T.A. Tom Dooley This Land Is Your Land Blackbird Dream The Great Mandala Scarborough Fair Take Good Care Of My Baby Dream A Little Dream Of Me and many others! Now available for Performing Arts Centers, Concert Series, Cruise Ships, and private events. Contact: Mike Batusic (646) 352-3171 or email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com
CAST BIOS CHRIS WARE (vocals, guitar) is an actor, singer, songwriter living in New York City s east village. Originally from Louisiana, Chris has played to packed houses nationwide, and he has performed in numerous musicals and plays in new York and regionally. You can hear Chris playing guitar on independent artist Hope Gilmore's album "waking up the ruins" available on cd baby and itunes. SARAH RANDALL HUNT (vocals) is an accomplished singer, actress, and budding ukulele player. She is originally from Kansas City, and now resides in New York City. She has toured nationally with TheaterWorks USA. Her favorite credits include "The Colbert Report," "Broadway Backwards 3" at the American Airlines Theatre, Gloria in "Boeing Boeing, Susan in Ira Levin's "Veronica's Room." ELI ZOLLER (vocals, guitar) is an actor, guitarist, music director, orchestrator, teacher, recording artist in New York City. Favorite theater include The York Theatre s Carmelina, the regional premiere of Happy Days, The Musical where he starred as Arthur Fonz Fonzarelli and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, in which he played and/or understudied every Cricket in the band, including the legendary Buddy H o l l y. Contact: Mike Batusic (646) 352-3171 or email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com
PRODUCTION STAFF AARON GANDY (Producer / Music Director) Broadway credits include Disney's The Lion King, Urinetown, and Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall, and The Shaggs at Playwrights Horizons. He music directed the gala concert of Busker Alley, starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close, directed by Tony Walton. He has conducted four recordings for PS Classics, including the all-star Jule Styne In Hollywood. He has concertized with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Series, Cami Hall, San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon, The Museum of Television and Radio, Symphony Space, Tribeca Performing Arts Center and solo appearances with Christine Ebersole, Davis Gaines, Leslie Uggams, Montego Glover and many others. He serves as Artistic Advisor to the Vincent Youmans Estate and The Kay Swift Memorial Trust. A native of North Florida, he is a proud graduate of Florida State University's Sc hool of Music. MICHAEL BATUSIC (Manager) Originally hailing from South Florida, Mike is an accomplished event producer, line producer, promotions manager and casting director. In addition to these duties, he also continues his performing career, and recently returned from a oneyear tour of Asia. As an actor, Mike was last seen performing in Northern Stage's acclaimed Project Playwright, a workshop showcasing original plays written by fifth and sixth graders throughout New England. He has performed in numerous readings in NYC. Regional theater credits include Parade, A Grand Night For Singing, The Gift of the Magi, Oklahoma, Fiddler On the Roof, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, and Forever Plaid. His self-penned cabaret Firsts has received acclaim in m u l t i p l e v e n u e s a r o u n d N e w Yo r k C i t y. Contact: Mike Batusic (646) 352-3171 or email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com
FOR BOOKING INFORMATION Contact: Mike Batusic Phone: (646) 352-3171 Email: mike@abandcalledhonalee.com Or visit us at: www.abandcalledhonalee.com Or follow us on Twitter at: honaleenyc View our promo video at: http://vimeo.com/29514021