Howard Shapiro Songwriter and recording artist from Volcano, on the island of Hawai'i will share music from his new CD Random Notes-A Songwriters Journey. Shapiro has been writing and recording music for over 30 years and released singles to benefit international organizations such as Greenpeace and the Hunger Project. www.artistsandpeace.org |
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The Toonies is a unique mixture of music, puppets, skits and laughter, which has made it one of the most talked about family stage shows in the mid-west. Critics young and young-at-heart highly acclaim this exciting, interactive and fun-filled musical adventure. Tricia Haynes, the creator and co-star of this talented troupe, strongly believes in the power of music and laughterto entertain, and also to teach and inspire. Between the light musical phrases, crazy antics and belly laughs, you'll find something more. You'll hear powerful, uplifting messages of teamwork, respect, responsibility, acceptance, the importance of education and our environment and more. Captivating audiences of all ages, these gifted, skilful and experienced performers generate healthy-minded kids and joy-filled families time after time.
Tricia & The Toonies were nominated for a MINNESOTA MUSIC AWARD.
Ms. Haynes has been a professional singer, actress and songwriter for more than twenty years performing across North America. She has starred in dinner theater and night clubs, onradio, television and in film. In 1991 she created a colorful puppet troupe called The Toonies. You’ll also find Tricia hanging around with pre-historic creatures! She spends a couple of months every year volunteering for CEA, an environmental center in the eastern Caribbean that works to save the Meso-American Reef (2nd longest in the world) and all it’s precious creatures! During turtles nesting season, Tricia will be scuba diving and snorkeling with them and their buddies, manta rays, barracudas, sharks and the giant eagle ray!
In 1992, musician/comedian Pete Cappello joined Tricia, bringing his love for kids, musical talents, quick-wit and many fun character voices to The Toonies.
The Toonies also perform environmental shows throughout the year, touring schools and communities while sharing timely and vital information with students and their families – (more than 8000 students during The Toonies’ ENVIRO-tour last spring). All ages laugh and sing along while learning more about recycling and caring for the environment.
Their greatest joy is contributing to the growth and positive development of today's children and their families. This is evident in their nationally acclaimed music cd, fabulous video,and in each and every one of their delightful live performances. Tricia@TheToonies.com
** Tricia & The Toonies ** PO Box 3936 Mpls., MN 55403 ** www.TheToonies.com
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