CLAUDIA JACOBS and special guest ROUGH FOLK

CLAUDIA JACOBS' voice and presence ride a wave from low-down bluesy to sweet and sassy which led one of her fans to brand her “a Hardcore Angel.” She is very comfortable on stage and her audience knows that she's real happy to be there with them, sharing a moment; her concerts never disappoint. Currently, she is in the studio finishing-up her long-awaited full length CD “Rally On” and planning her support tour throughout the Eastern Seaboard. The CD reflects her wide range of influences from Alternative Country, Folk and Jazz, to R & B, Bluegrass and Blues. Featured on the CD is Composer and Professor of music Dr. Dan Weymouth serving up some '70's soul style organ and piano; on electric and slide guitar, author of “Project Studio Blueprint” and owner of NY's Soundsurfr Studios Greg Galluccio; protégé of world renowned trombonist Ray Anderson and new member of the world renowned brass quintet Synergy, Tristan Eggener on tuba and bass; Bakithi Kumalo's drummer Mark Portugal and a special appearance by guitar virtuoso Steve Rothery of the popular UK band Marillion. Opening the show is Rough Folk. It’s no surprise that HANK STONE has been hailed as one of Long Island’s best songwriters. His memorable hooks and melodies, “two notes and you know it’s Hank” guitar style and uncanny ability to tell a story with a song make the emotional impact of his music both immediate and compelling. Known primarily as a solo artist, Hank recently joined forces with long-time friends TODD EVANS and MIKE CHRISTIAN to create the band Rough Folk.