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APRIL 2008 Featured Beer, Wine & Spirits
(an updated Sept. 08 list will be up shortly)
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Featured Concessions & Gourmet Food
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Receive Special Discount Offers & Promo Items at the Show
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Live Bands
(10am - 12 noon Saturday & Sunday)
21 the Difference is a Mount Airy based band specializing in covering country, rock, pop & R&B, while writing and performing their own originals. The band is fronted by Kelley Larson, who has recorded in Nashville, and leads the group with her powerful and unique vocal style. Her fellow band mates surround her, each having vast musical ability and talent. 21 the Difference started out as an acoustic duo, but had since become a high energy band that found instant chemistry and spark from the first note they played together. The fun they have on stage is contagious, and you will find yourself tapping along to the beat, or getting up and dancing at every show. The band performs all over the Baltimore metro area and has even started to play in Ocean City. Catch them today!
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(3pm - 5pm Sunday)
Jon Rogerson: Guitar
Jon is one of the most influential Guitarists in the Baltimore/DC/Annapolis area. He has a smoothness to his lines that only Barry White could challenge and a dirty side that rivals the grunge/metal seen of the 1990’s. He is a gifted musician and a pleasure to perform with in any situation.
Eric Trudel: Tenor Saxophone
Eric both performs and teaches all over the Baltimore district. He has a way of commanding his instrument to the point of convincing the audience they are hearing an entire horn section, As well as make them cry during the sweetest of love ballads. In either situation you don’t want to miss his performance.
Mike Gambone: Drums
Mike is a wonderful drummer who has complete control of time and space I swear there are moments he has taken me into the future. His unique ability has landed him a position in the soon to be famous band The Bridge. Mike has performed all over the world with his band, from Hawaii to Germany and Japan, but he has not forgotten his roots of playing jazz in smokey nightclubs.
Bob Brooks: Bass
I currently perform and teach mostly in the Baltimore area. I teach at The Musicians Institute of Baltimore, and Music Land as well as privately. I have played with many different groups throughout the past including Chris Pastore and Bob Brooks, The Country Devils, Derivative and LVT. As a freelance musician I have performed in many other projects from musicals and operas all the way to the A.A.Lutheran gospel choir. From Gospel to Bluegrass and everything in between, these experiences have taught me the true flexability of the musical language. I met Jon Eric and Mike while at attending Towson University. The four of us quickly gravitated together and have been playing music for almost ten years now. I feel extremely lucky to be surrounded with such amazing musicians and hopefully the audience will enjoy the experience as much as I will.
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Around the Block
(12:30pm - 5pm Saturday)
Around the Block features 5 MD area musicians with years of performing experience committed to bringing you the absolute best in Motown, blues, soul, country, pop, and some good old rock and roll. With the impeccable talents of vocalist Michele Block, guitarist Mark Zlatich, bassist Blake Richardson, keyboardist Gazzelle, and drummer Jeff Leasure, ATB delivers a mix of great music that will leave you wanting more! With many local bands playing the same set lists, ATB has taken a different approach. We want to get you on the dance floor! With an outstanding lead vocalist and musicians dedicated to nothing but the best, Around The Block is sure to entertain.
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Circle of Fire
(12:30pm - 2:30pm Sunday)
Circle of Fire is a four-piece band originally focused on covers of vintage classic rock, stripped down blues, and acoustic alternative rock, but now we're taking our own music to the people with some newly arranged kick butt originals! Based in the Bel Air area of Harford County Maryland, we're looking to expand our horizons into the Balto/Wash/Annapolis concert and festival scene. Our inspirations include a diverse blend of artists including Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, Allman Bros, Aimee Mann, Bob Dylan, and Susan Tedeschi, etc. Darlene Coomes, one of the original founders of the band, belts out her heartfelt lyrics to create a smoky vocal sound above her favorite Taylor acoustic guitar. This long time singer/songwriter has taken the leap to the full band, and she's lovin' it!! Joe Puleo plays a driving lead guitar, an occasional rich acoustic, and sometimes even a sweet slide (if you're lucky!). A former member of I-95, a New York based rock-n-roll band, Joe's been working on bringing his gutsy guitar edge into Dar's vocal mix for a coupla' years now. Ken Malecki on bass and occasional vocals was involved for many years in the “original music scene" in Baltimore and Annapolis as a member of Dark Carnival and Zelma's Sauce, and he shares a creative low end thing along with drummer Jeff Adams, who also helps out on lead and background vocals with Dar. Take a listen, check our schedule, and come on out and help us rock the joint! Circle of Fire, we dare to be different....
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Celebrity Chefs Tasting Tent
For just a $5 donation to Harford Habitat for Humanity, guests can enjoy the gourmet food and beverage pairings from five of the area’s premier chefs and have the chance to chat with the chefs themselves about food, beer, wine and more!
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David Micozzi received his B.A. degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales Univ. in Providence, Rhode Island. David has over 16 years of experience in the food service industry and he also spent almost two years researching and traveling around the world to learn about different cultures and foods to bring you an incredible culinary experience. |
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Renato Buontempo was born and raised in Naples, Italy, where he inherited his mother's love of cooking. He credits her for all of his cooking abilities. His mother's side of the familoy has always shared a love of food and has owned a restaurant in Italy.
Renato graduated from the Americo Vespucci School in MONTE DI PROCIDA and he received a degree in the Art of Creating Foods from Bologna Italy. He has won several cooking awards including the Taste of Harford Chef competition.
Cooking comes very naturally to him, and has lived by a motto that his grandfather taught him, "If you love to cook, and you love your job, you will never work a day in your life."
He owns The Buontempo Bros.Pizza Shop in downtown Bel Air and serves mainly Italian food and is constantly busy. He opened a second restaurant which serves more Americanized Italian Food and appeals to more palates of his customers.
He is a regular supporter of local sports teams, schools, churches and other local organizations. He also helps out the community by hosting local fundraisers and donating a portion of the proceeds to their event. |
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Best wings in Baltimore! Check out Bill Bateman's in Havre De Grace |
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Battle of the Brews
Celebrity tasters will choose their favorites from regional and international brews. Check out their selections and see how your palate compares.
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Plenty of Shopping
Enjoy the unique artwork of four women who come together as Happy Hour Studio. With lots of gift ideas, original artwork, prints and home decor, these ladies have something for everyone.
About Happy Hour Studio & Jessica Watson
These unique drink paintings first hopped on the scene roughly five years ago when artist Jessica Watson (graduated McDaniel College, 2005) embarked upon a quest to capture the personality of a drink. She started with a simple Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, Fuzzy Navel, and Martini, but soon expanded to include others. Eventually clients began to put in special orders for their favorite beverages so they could display them proudly on their walls. Watson branched out to include hot teas and flavored coffee.
Soon she was booking Happy Hour shows to showcase the exclusive collection. Within time, Watson discovered a niche market and a way to share these tasteful artistic creations on a global scale through her website. Happy Hour Studio is for the social drinker who does it with class and a style all his/her own. She invites you to get your drink on by browsing through the www.happyhourstudio.com website and supporting the arts.
Rachel Gardner
Rachel has been an artist since the ripe old age of five. When she first started drawing paper dolls. As she grew she furthered her talent by private lessons and high school electives. She received a Silver Key Award for her portfolio in the Pennsylvania State Competition. Rachel attended Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts from 2000-2001. She majored in Multimedia design. She is now employed at Solo Cup.
Kristin Knoerlein
Kristin has been an artist for as long as she can remember. Drawing and painting were such a large part of her childhood, so it seemed only natural for her to choose a career in art and graduated with honors at Towson University in 2003. Ever since, Kristin has been a professional graphic designer for various Baltimore companies. Her most recent venturehas been the full identity of the Maryland Beer & Foodfest as well as many other shows owned by Full potential Marketing
Now, Kristin is exhibiting some of her hand-made art for the first time here at the show! You will find original mixed media paintings as well as unique wine glass charms. Use them to impress your guests at your next dinner party or give them as gifts! Come say hello at the Maryland Beer & Foodfest!
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Come see your favorite Radio Personalities
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Reagan from MIX 106.5 |
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Kirk from WHFS |
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Some Pics from April 08
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