Regrettably we
lost our good friend, Saverio, in early February 2012.
We will leave this page up for a time as a tribute to his
enduring talent.
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Saverio Minicucci is a singer/songwriter from
the Philadelphia suburb of Hatboro, PA. He performs original,
contemporary and traditional songs and music on 6 and 12 string
guitars, banjo and the hammered dulcimer. His songs are about the
people of the world and their celebrations of life.
Performing so far in the Pennsylvania and New
Jersey area, he has been featured at well known coffeehouse such
as the Minstrel Show in Basking Ridge NJ and Godfrey Daniel's in
Bethlehem, PA. He has opened and shared the stage with performers
like Tom Paxton, Bob Franke, John Gorka and Townes Van Sandt.
His debut recording "The Time Is Right..."
has received critical acclaim from Sing Out! magazine. A few of
the songs have been featured on area radio stations such as Gene
Shay's radio shows on WHYY and WXPN in Philadelphia. He was
recently honored by having one song, "All Around The World",
performed by the Bel Canto Children's Choir in Pennsylvania.
Active in folk community in Philadelphia, he
has been a long time member and past president of the Bucks
County Folk Song Society and is still active in PASA (Philadelphia
Area Songwriters Alliance).
His love for traditional old time southern
music styles has led to a teaching staff position at the Augusta
Heritage Center in Elkins, WV. For the past few years, he has
assisted well known dulcimer player Sam Herrmann of the Critton
Hollow String Band with hammered dulcimer players wanting to
carry on these traditional tunes.
SOME KIND
FOLKS HAVE SAID:
"He can make you laugh or cry with a turn
of a phrase.." Steve Senderhoff, Bothy Folk Club,
Philadelphia, PA
"..immediately likeable baritone voice."
Sing Out Magazine
Debut Album: "The Time Is Right..."
The debut recording by Saverio Minicucci
has 10 original songs with musical accompaniment on
guitars, banjo and hammered dulcimer. Sing Out magazine
says "this is worth a listen.."
CD's are 16.00 ppd and cassettes are 10.00 ppd.
Ordering info is Music For Folks, Saverio Minicucci, 1711
Hatboro Ave. Hatboro, PA 19040.
Make checks payable to Saverio Minicucci.
Saverio can also be reached at:
- savmin@verizon.net
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