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@radegastcomedy

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Emily Wirth performs standup, sketch and improv regularly at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She starred in the short film “LESBIAN JESUS IS PREGNANT WITH VIBES,” which premiered at Newfest 2024. She writes and acts in absurd digital sketches with her team, Ripstick.

Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and host of the You Are The Genre podcast. Regardless of genre, his work brings light to social issues from unexpected angles. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped! The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon’s All That revival, Comedy Central, the NPR quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and even documented his testicles once for Men’s Health. Chicago Magazine named Tim one of the 16 Chicago Comics You Should Check Out…The Chicago Tribune has described him as “a smooth wordsmith who is sharp, polished and confident…”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Carly Hoogendyk is a comedy talent manager and live comedy producer with Omnipop Talent Group. She books shows on both coasts, including the emerging showcase Newcomers (available to stream on VEEPS). Prior to working in representation, she was a booker and comedy producer at Caveat, where Comedy Cake described her as “a leader in thoughtful, eclectic comedy programming.”

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ARNOLDITO
@venegaseddie

Arnoldito is a project created by Eddie Venegas, a New York-based, Venezuelan violinist, trombonist, and composer. He performs regularly with a variety of Latin, jazz, classical, and popular music ensembles, as well as in the pit on various Broadway shows. He is currently teaching in residence at New Jersey City University.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eddie first began playing the violin as a child. He moved to New York City to study with Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet at The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Performance of Classical Violin. He is a self-taught trombonist.

Eddie toured for many years with Grammy Award-winning salsa singer, Marc Anthony, doubling on trombone and as violin soloist. He is a founding member of Los Hacheros and proud member of the legendary charanga band, Orquesta Broadway. His extensive background in Latin music has included performances with Pedrito Martinez at Central Park’s SummerStage, with reggaeton star Don Omar at Madison Square Garden, and national tours with Sonia de Los Santos, performing Latin American family music for young audiences.

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@joannasternberg
Joanna Sternberg is a singer, songwriter, musician and visual artist born/based in New York City. Joanna started taking piano lessons when they turned 5. Joanna taught themself how to play the guitar and electric bass when they were 11. Joanna attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art in Manhattan. They started studying double bass during their freshman year. Joanna got a full scholarship to Mannes College of Music, and studied classical double bass there for a year and a half. Joanna decided to leave the school and take a year off. During that year they did nothing but stay in their room and draw comics. Joanna has been a freelance musician and visual artist since they were 18-years-old. Joanna finished their double bass performance degree at The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, where they got a full scholarship. When Joanna was 23, they began writing songs and learning how to sing. At the age of 24 Joanna started singing in public while accompanying themself on different instruments. Today, Joanna continues to write songs, sing, create visual art and play instruments (double bass, electric bass, guitar, piano, violin, drums, banjo and mandolin.)

I am clearly writing this biography in the third person because a bunch of people told me that I had to…but now I’m gonna switch it up! I learned how to draw by copying my dad’s drawings (his name is Michael Sternberg and he is an amazing visual artist and musician and singer and songwriter!) I am so lucky that my mom and dad have been encouraging me to draw and play music since I was born! My family and friends have also been so supportive of my music and art, and I am beyond thankful. I am also so grateful for all of the other amazing people I have met along the way, and I can’t wait to hopefully meet more and more people. I really do want to be friends with every single person I meet but I understand if this makes me come across as strange and even frightening to some people.

@radegastcomedy

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Emily Wirth performs standup, sketch and improv regularly at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She starred in the short film “LESBIAN JESUS IS PREGNANT WITH VIBES,” which premiered at Newfest 2024. She writes and acts in absurd digital sketches with her team, Ripstick.

Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and host of the You Are The Genre podcast. Regardless of genre, his work brings light to social issues from unexpected angles. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped! The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon’s All That revival, Comedy Central, the NPR quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and even documented his testicles once for Men’s Health. Chicago Magazine named Tim one of the 16 Chicago Comics You Should Check Out…The Chicago Tribune has described him as “a smooth wordsmith who is sharp, polished and confident…”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Carly Hoogendyk is a comedy talent manager and live comedy producer with Omnipop Talent Group. She books shows on both coasts, including the emerging showcase Newcomers (available to stream on VEEPS). Prior to working in representation, she was a booker and comedy producer at Caveat, where Comedy Cake described her as “a leader in thoughtful, eclectic comedy programming.”

Brought to you by FeatherBowler @featherbowlernyc

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NOÈ SOCHA’S BIG BLUES BAND
@simplebluesboy

Noé Socha is a Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy. He is influenced by folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Delta blues musicians such as Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins plus a hint of Hendrix-esque flavor. Noé has created his own signature sound, pairing fiery guitar technique with virtuosic harmonica playing. After winning several awards at Berklee College of Music including the ”Jimi Hendrix Award” for the college’s leading guitarist and the “Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship” presented to the college’s top student, Noé has had the great honor of touring, performing, and recording with artists such as Nona Hendrix (Labelle), Vernon Reid (Living Color), and GRAMMY Award-Winners, Javier Limón and Paula Cole.

In 2017, he released the album, Blues and the World Beyond, which he recorded as one half of Likho Duo with Cliff Schmitt. In 2018 Noé was featured along side SZA and other artists as a part of Mastercard’s Start Something Priceless campaign. His work was highlighted on the iHeartRADIO podcast, Sleepwalkers, as well as Reddit, for his yearlong project entitled ”The Everyday Project” on his Youtube channel called Blind Selfie. Since the COVID-19 Pandemics outbreak in 2020, Noé has been working socially distanced events and gigs around NYC. He is part of The Blues and Beyond music program and was most recently interviewed for CBS New York in a story called, ”Blind in the Pandemic”. He was also selected to be a featured artist for the acoustic guitar company Breedlove and the world’s oldest harmonica company Seydel Harmonicas.

NYC’s premier brass party band Shag Horns huff, puff, and blow the house down! Serving up hot throwbacks from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s, we guarantee you’ll sing and dance until the cows come home. Since 2017 we’ve been putting on legendary performances at weddings, corporate events, beer gardens, parties and parades throughout the New York area and beyond. We easily adapt to any musical situation and pride ourselves in igniting a raucous crowd and cutting a rug (that’s slang for dancing). Members of our all-star line up have performed with Ricky Martin, Lauryn Hill, Jon Batiste, Umphrey’s McGee, Lake Street Dive, St. Lucia, and Allen Stone, just to name a few. No matter the occasion, come shake it with the Shag Horns!

Madsol Desar
@knightzofmuzik

DJ Madsol Desar is a critically acclaimed producer, DJ, and vocalist who has crafted tracks for industry heavyweights like Armand Van Helden, Talib Kweli, The Last Emperor, and Sadat X (of Brand Nubian), among many others. As the driving force behind Hi-Rise Records, he continues to release timeless material. Madsol made his mark in 1997 with his debut single, “Off Balance,” featured on DJ Premier’s Haze Presents mixtape compilation. His production journey began in 1995 with Brick Records’ first release by God Complex (aka 7L & Esoteric, now known as Czarface). He went on to drop legendary records, including the highly sought-after “Keepin’ It Raw” in 2001, which featured the first vinyl appearance of Immortal Technique. More recently, his work appeared on Beneficence’s Concrete Soul album. His influence extends beyond the studio. In 1998 and 1999, he toured Europe—including Germany, Amsterdam, Norway, and Bergen—as part of the Boulevard Connection Tour. His mixtapes have featured collaborations with Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean, and his production work was showcased in Calvin Klein’s Truth Fragrances television commercial. In 2002, Kanye West personally invited him to DJ a private New Year’s Eve party at his home. Madsol has also toured as Talib Kweli’s backing DJ, rocking stages in Aspen, Brooklyn Bowl, Boston, Vermont, and Philadelphia, among others. In 2024, his album Programme & Reprogramme with The Last Emperor was named Best Album of the Year in Bandcamp’s annual review. When he’s not in the studio, you can catch him spinning at his monthly event, The Faces Brooklyn, as well as holding down countless clubs, lounges, and live performances.

The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band is a leading 5-piece jazz and blues band, specializing in vintage dance music. This is NYC’s best for fun and upbeat music.

Not just a New York City wedding jazz band, members have performed at festivals and concerts both internationally and here at home; They have shared the stage with top performers at Carnegie Hall; They have been featured on late-night TV; Most importantly, they are here to have a really good time.

The band performs regularly in Brooklyn, The Hudson Valley, and Montauk, to all the way as far west as Chicago and beyond. This collective of young, master performers is sure to leave audiences going bananas.

ARNOLDITO
@venegaseddie

Arnoldito is a project created by Eddie Venegas, a New York-based, Venezuelan violinist, trombonist, and composer. He performs regularly with a variety of Latin, jazz, classical, and popular music ensembles, as well as in the pit on various Broadway shows. He is currently teaching in residence at New Jersey City University.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eddie first began playing the violin as a child. He moved to New York City to study with Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet at The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Performance of Classical Violin. He is a self-taught trombonist.

Eddie toured for many years with Grammy Award-winning salsa singer, Marc Anthony, doubling on trombone and as violin soloist. He is a founding member of Los Hacheros and proud member of the legendary charanga band, Orquesta Broadway. His extensive background in Latin music has included performances with Pedrito Martinez at Central Park’s SummerStage, with reggaeton star Don Omar at Madison Square Garden, and national tours with Sonia de Los Santos, performing Latin American family music for young audiences.

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@radegastcomedy

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Emily Wirth performs standup, sketch and improv regularly at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She starred in the short film “LESBIAN JESUS IS PREGNANT WITH VIBES,” which premiered at Newfest 2024. She writes and acts in absurd digital sketches with her team, Ripstick.

Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and host of the You Are The Genre podcast. Regardless of genre, his work brings light to social issues from unexpected angles. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped! The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon’s All That revival, Comedy Central, the NPR quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and even documented his testicles once for Men’s Health. Chicago Magazine named Tim one of the 16 Chicago Comics You Should Check Out…The Chicago Tribune has described him as “a smooth wordsmith who is sharp, polished and confident…”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Carly Hoogendyk is a comedy talent manager and live comedy producer with Omnipop Talent Group. She books shows on both coasts, including the emerging showcase Newcomers (available to stream on VEEPS). Prior to working in representation, she was a booker and comedy producer at Caveat, where Comedy Cake described her as “a leader in thoughtful, eclectic comedy programming.”

Brought to you by FeatherBowler @featherbowlernyc

Frank LoCrasto
@franklocrasto
@kolumbotunes

Since he was a landlocked Dallas, Texas kid, beach culture has held a tropical mystique for Kolumbo composer, arranger, keyboardist Frank LoCrasto. Family trips documented by camcorder videos, featuring slinky jazz-fusion soundtracks are etched in the Brooklyn-based artist’s memory. In his mind, there will always be a fantasyland replete with wicker furniture, pristine beaches, swaying palm trees, the smell of vanilla-scented suntan lotion, and breathtaking aqua water expanses.

These days, LoCrasto uses his imagination to create dreamy musical locales with the Brooklyn-based, Tropically-minded Kolumbo. The tiki-jazz torchbearers are releasing their debut full length, Gung-Ho, out June 29 2022, Calico Discos. The 8-song album conjures the lush sounds of symphonic 1950s and 1960s exotica, and jazz-pop orchestral albums recorded in Capitol Records’ famed studios. The album title speaks to the herculean task of producing an exotica album averaging 11 musicians per track during a pandemic.

Previously, the Texas-born, Brooklyn-based composer has released four solo albums, recorded music for three feature length films, and has had songs placed in the 2014 movie, Obvious Child, and the 2020 HBO series, How to With Jon Wilson. In addition, LoCrasto has recorded and toured with Cass McCombs, Grateful Shred, Pat Martino, Jeremy Pelt, James Iha, Parquet Courts, Fruit Bats, Nicholas Payton, Greg Osby, Okkervil River, and Wallace Roney.

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Hailing from the vibrant streets of New York City, Brass Monkeys is an electrifying brass band that’s breathing new life into the soulful sounds of New Orleans. With a repertoire that effortlessly blends the infectious rhythms of the Crescent City with irresistible pop covers, our musical journey is a foot-stomping, heart-pounding, and soul-soothing experience like no other.

Picture the lively parades of the French Quarter meeting the bustling energy of Times Square, and you’ll start to grasp the essence of Brass Monkeys’ sound. Our seasoned horn section, backed by a tight rhythm section, weaves together the best of both worlds. From timeless New Orleans classics that transport you to Bourbon Street to chart-topping hits that get everyone dancing, our music bridges generations and genres with its infectious groove.

Born out of a shared love for brass band traditions and a passion for contemporary music, Brass Monkeys was formed by a group of dedicated musicians who call the diverse neighborhoods of New York City their home. We’re united by the belief that music has the power to bring people together, and we’ve made it our mission to do just that—every time we step onto the stage.

When you see us perform, expect a high-energy spectacle that invites you to join the celebration. We’ve brought the magic of New Orleans to countless venues and events throughout the city, from intimate clubs to grand festivals. Whether you’re swinging to the beat, tapping your feet, or simply soaking in the sounds, our live performances are a testament to the universal language of music.

With over two decades of experience behind the 1s and 2s, Bronx born and raised DJ Nique became obsessed with the art of DJing after watching Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay on Video Music Box at the tender age of 8. Years later, Nique made his way on to the roster of Scratch Events, a company co-founded by Jam Master Jay himself.

Dominican-American Nique comes from a musical family. His uncle Juan German-Vazquez played bass for Josie Esteban y La Patrulla Quince and his late uncle Felix German-Vazquez was trombone player and bandleader for 80s Merengue sensation Wilfrido Vargas; Wilfrido’s hit “El Africano” was most recently sampled in Pitbull’s “The Anthem.”

Nique’s ability to merge and seamlessly transition through genres earned him the title “The Most Versatile and Worth Your While” in his Buffalo, NY college days. During this time he became a resident DJ at the city’s most popular club Level. Nique has had the honor of rocking at some of the hottest venues in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and Miami. With years of experience, dedication and passion, Nique is ready to rock your world!

ARNOLDITO
@venegaseddie

Arnoldito is a project created by Eddie Venegas, a New York-based, Venezuelan violinist, trombonist, and composer. He performs regularly with a variety of Latin, jazz, classical, and popular music ensembles, as well as in the pit on various Broadway shows. He is currently teaching in residence at New Jersey City University.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eddie first began playing the violin as a child. He moved to New York City to study with Daniel Phillips of the Orion String Quartet at The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Performance of Classical Violin. He is a self-taught trombonist.

Eddie toured for many years with Grammy Award-winning salsa singer, Marc Anthony, doubling on trombone and as violin soloist. He is a founding member of Los Hacheros and proud member of the legendary charanga band, Orquesta Broadway. His extensive background in Latin music has included performances with Pedrito Martinez at Central Park’s SummerStage, with reggaeton star Don Omar at Madison Square Garden, and national tours with Sonia de Los Santos, performing Latin American family music for young audiences.

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AL STREET
@alstreet879

1993-1997
Studied at Manhattan School of Music, New York City

1997-1999
Performed with Phillip Harper, Jane Monheit, Joe Lovano , U.S. Jazz Ambassador to Syria, Venezuela, Peru, and Honduras.

1999-2003
Performed and recorded with Daptone Recording Artists including Sugarman Three, Sharon Jones, Lee Fields, Charles Bradley

2003-2009
Performed with Sam Yahel trio on Steely Dan Heavy Rollers tour. Recorded on Hank Shocklee “American Gangster” Soundtrack.

Recorded and performed with Blue Note recording artist Bob Belden in U.S. and India

Performed with The Pointer Sisters, Bernie Worrell, Pete Francis (of Dispatch), Jeremy Pelt, Seamus Blake, Dr.Lonnie Smith, and many others

2009 – 2012
Performed with soul music legends Marva Whitney, Otis Clay, Zigaboo Modeliste, Maxine Brown, Bernard Fowler, Bernard Purdie, Reuben Wilson, Syl Johnson, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis

2012 – present
Performed with Aloe Blacc, Irma Thomas, Kat Edmonson, Rufus Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Breastfist, Robin McKelle, Julian Velard, Archie Bell.

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@radegastcomedy

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Emily Wirth performs standup, sketch and improv regularly at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She starred in the short film “LESBIAN JESUS IS PREGNANT WITH VIBES,” which premiered at Newfest 2024. She writes and acts in absurd digital sketches with her team, Ripstick.

Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and host of the You Are The Genre podcast. Regardless of genre, his work brings light to social issues from unexpected angles. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped! The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon’s All That revival, Comedy Central, the NPR quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and even documented his testicles once for Men’s Health. Chicago Magazine named Tim one of the 16 Chicago Comics You Should Check Out…The Chicago Tribune has described him as “a smooth wordsmith who is sharp, polished and confident…”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Carly Hoogendyk is a comedy talent manager and live comedy producer with Omnipop Talent Group. She books shows on both coasts, including the emerging showcase Newcomers (available to stream on VEEPS). Prior to working in representation, she was a booker and comedy producer at Caveat, where Comedy Cake described her as “a leader in thoughtful, eclectic comedy programming.”

Brought to you by FeatherBowler @featherbowlernyc