Entertainment List for the Hilton Apple Fest

Entertainment List

Bill Gormont's Empire Magic Show - Bill has been performing magic for over 20 years. He loves to create magic & illusion in the hearts and minds of all people from ages 4 to 104.
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Denim & Lace Country Line Dancers - Everyone gathers around to watch Denim & Lace dancers. Denim & Lace was organized in 1997 and their show consists of dances to country music as well as a mix of other popular tunes. Dancers Jennie Lee Davis, Bonnie Jean DiNicola, Melissa Rock, Donna DeMunck, and Patty Whitmann are led by team leader Katrina Tebo who has been with the team for 10 years. They perform all around Upstate New York at County Fairs, NY State Fair, private parties, parades, and nursing homes. They enjoy dancing and it is great exercise.
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DILF - DILF (aka “The Dads”). Legott Productions proudly presents Dads In Love w/ Festivals! Hence DILF. This is the “Party Band of the Finger Lakes.” Mark Legott (singer), Santos Leon (Bass), Allen Yoffee (guitar), Mark Taylor (keyboard), and Stephen Carr (drums) have all been playing for more than 25 years. This is a band that can get the whole family up and dancing! “The Dads” are loved by all because of their huge catalog of songs that are immediately recognizable, but mostly danceable. Classic Rock and Modern Rock, Dance/Party Cover Band – Extraordinaire!...Acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, and drums. Band members have placed 1st prior to current line-up in these competitions: “Made in Rochester,” “Exposure Syracuse,” Rochester’s Most Popular Band” in late 1990’s. More recently they took 3rd in “The Zone 94.1 FM Rochester” Battle ’05. Making music is a passion for all of them.
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Dinner Dogs - This group has been in the entertainment business for 10 years. They have performed throughout the United States and Internationally and have received 2 Parent Choice Awards.
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Gary the Happy Pirate and YOHO - Gary has been performing for 10 years. He has received 2 Parent Choice Awards for excellence in children's recording. He has sing-alongs, dancing, combining humor, child-centered themes and rock n' roll elements.
This is a treat for the whole family.
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Glass Onions - Alec Cuddeback, Bob Fischetto, John Borelli, and Paul Donahue like to rock and roll from the 1960’s British Invasion Era, plus they have some original songs of the same style. They have been enjoying playing for 6 years and have performed at the Naples Grapefest, Springwater 4th of July Festival, Livonia Summer Concerts, Hillfest of Middlesex and look forward to entertaining at the Hilton Apple Fest. Alec and Bob have formed a duo for more intimate, smaller venues called “LMN Tree Penguin.”
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Grease Paint Alley Clowns - The Grease Paint Alley Clowns have been bringing smiles and laughter to many people since 1979. Back for another performance, the Grease Paint Alley Clowns will make balloons for the children. This year they will be located in the KIDS KORNER area.
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Greece Jazz Band - Come and enjoy big band Jazz and Swing. This band is directed by Tom Ellison and plays all types of Big Band music with vocals. This is a full 20-piece, all-volunteer band and performs at many festivals. Some local members are Phillip and Jeanie Gauldin who have been with the band for 10 years. Phil is bass and Jeanie on vocals. Dan Kubit, branch manager at M&T Bank, plays bass trombone. The band has been playing for 11 years and has performed at Corn Hill Arts Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Maplewood Rose Festival, Wegman’s Concert by the Shore, and others. It is a non-profit group with ages from high school to retired seniors.
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Hilton Crimson Cadet Marching Band - Under the direction of Jared Streiff, the Crimson Cadet Marching Band numbers over 100 members, and is a select group of students from the Hilton Central School. The Crimson Cadets are proud to be the most visible music performance group in the Hilton Central School District. The band serves to represent the school, Hilton community, and the State of New York in events in our area and throughout the USA! In recent years, the band has performed at the Indianapolis 500, Virginia Beach, the Carquest Bowl in Miami, Florida, the St. Patrick’s Day and Cherry Blossom parades in Washington DC, the Starlight parade at Disney World, exhibits in The Bahamas, Cedar Point, Ohio, as well as other exciting locations. Also part of the marching band, The Hilton Winter Percussion was crowned New York State Champion nine years in a row!
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Hilton School of Karate - Todd Hutchison is presenting Hilton Kyokushin Karate. The school has been part of the Hilton Community for more than 20 years. Karate teaches discipline and confidence. They will demonstrate Karate, Kata, Sparring, and Breaking. This is always a popular demonstration.
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Hilton Gazebo Band - Here are 35 volunteers under the directorship of Karl Carpenter playing their hearts out. They love giving the gift of music to the community and have been for 20+ years. Many are life-long residents of Hilton, some new residents and some from local towns. Their main instruments are wind instruments and percussion. Most people know them from the Wednesday Night Gazebo Concerts during the summer.
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Hothouse - Hothouse is a musically diverse, six-piece band formed by local Hilton residents five years ago. The band includes vocalists Dick and Doreen Johnson from Hilton, drummer Billy Page, also from Hilton, guitarist Paul Henry from Brighton, John Cittadino from Fairport on keyboards, and bassist Steve Arnold from Greece. Since their beginning, audiences have enjoyed listening and dancing to their music at many local venues such as the Spencerport and Hilton Firemen’s Carnivals, Parma Day’s Celebration, and many clubs around the Rochester area. Hothouse has also donated their time at several private fundraisers. Hothouse has become very popular performing tight covers of music from the sixties through today. Their goal is to provide audiences with music that is not overplayed by other groups or radio airtime. They promise to put a smile on your face.
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Judd Sunshine Duo - They are not new to the Apple Fest but are still refreshing with their mixed bag of pop, rock, swing, country, and originals. They have been in the entertainment business for 30 years and you can tell they love entertaining. Judd is sure to entertain you with his singing and piano playing renditions of classic melodies from the 40’s right up to today’s contemporary hits. Sing-a-long…or just enjoy listening to the memorable music of Duke Ellington, Louie Armstrong, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Elton John plus all your other favorites.
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Little Red Dancing School - Let’s all welcome Lisa Allair’s dancers: Abriele Bryant, Joyce Edwards, Stacie Hendrix, Kierra Mealing, Natalia Prescot, Dayanara Torres, LaReina Circhirillo, CeCe Gangemi, Mia Latone, Solange Rodrigues, Kylie Taladay, Kailyn Webber, Marisa Arrowood, Cara Francisco, Hannah Zachary, Ayanah Alexander, Stephanie Colao, Sunny Krupnicki, Jasmine Newton, Maggie Rickel, Adalis Santiago, Lizzie Soufleris, Taylor Agnello, Abbey Allen, Sheila Hawkes, Alexa Lopez, Jess Rickel, Briana Taladay, Alaina Dionisio, Donald Douglas, Evana Dragos, Katie Moore, Nicholas Rodrigues, Ashley Shepard, Justin Warrant, Taylor Baker, Dominique Boscarino, Andie Christanis, Aviva Gomes, Alex Pakitsas, Alexa Tonas, Carly Cerasuolo, Phylicia Taladay, Haley Tyll, and Ricky Walters. The Little Red Dancing School features Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Lyrical. Lisa has been dancing for 27 year and has performed in Las Vegas, Hawaii, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and New York City. She loves it and it is “for the growth and discipline of our dancers.”
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Paul Hodges - Paul Hodges (guitar and vocals) and Captain Jack (Jack Fay on the harmonica, guitar, and saxophone) have been entertaining for 10+ years. They like to play the Blues. Paul says “A musical style is who a person is. There really is no choice. My voice, my playing style is the Blues ‘One Soul speaking to another.’” They have played at many Rochester and local Café’s, Coffee Houses, Pubs, Arts & Crafts Shows, and Festivals.
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Shared Genes - Shared Genes is a play on words that accurately describes the working relationship of the musicians, a father, Sam, and son, Ted Nicolosi. They like to play “Jazzy” instrumental guitar songs but no vocals. Ted received “The City Newspaper’s Critic’s Choice Award – For Best Young Musician.” Shared Genes’ music is as unique as the guitarists themselves: all instrumental versions of popular music along with surf guitar, smooth jazz, and finger-picking styles. Shared Genes is about guitars, not vocals. The duo has performed together since Ted was only nine years old and in the past five years has been on local television 14 times; has done live local radio 5 times (The BUZZ, WCMF); has been mentioned on national Jazz radio stations originating from Washington State; on syndicated radio program “The Acoustic Storm” twice (95.1 The Fox) and they have served as the opening act for internationally known British smooth Jazz group “Acoustic Alchemy.”
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