Filming Footage for a Test Pilot for a new TV Show..

 This filming for a test pilot for a new "Open Mic Reality Show" in Trumbull CT  is exciting, and I wanted to share Steve Gaspar's own words with you. Steve is the organizer of this series of events and filming..

•  This is our actual Facebook messaging on 2/22/13.
•  PLEASE NOTE: THE FILMING WILL CONTINUE ON THURSDAY 3/7/13 AND FRIDAY 3/29/13.
• Today
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  7:01am

  Steve Gaspár
  

  Hi Scott, the auditions went great last night. Open Mic will be filming this segment on Thursday 3/7.  

   

  Also the Hollywood Allstar show is at Marisa's on Good Friday March 29th at 10:00PM. This segment of Open Mic will be culminating with this performance, which will also be filmed.

  
  

  The Hollywood Allstar's World Premiere
  

  March 29 at 10:00pm

  Marisa's Ristorante in Trumbull, Connecticut

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• Today
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  10:38am

  Scott Bounty
  

  I saw Dave Anderson for the first time perform recently and understand the level of players the Hollywood Allstar band, including yourself. Can you explain the filming more please?
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  10:44am

  Steve Gaspár
  

  Scott, we've got footage from a previous Open Mic night we did. We plan on combining that with what we're going to film on 3/7.

  
• 10:45am

  Scott Bounty
  

  got it, so can people still audition 3/7or are the people who are in the running the only ones allow to be included now?
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  10:50am

  Steve Gaspár
  

  Yes, everyone is welcome to come on the 7th & play.
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      Friday, March 29, 2013
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      10:00pm

  • Led by Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist & Former Epic/CBS Recording Artist “Hollywood” Steve Gaspár, The Hollywood All-star Band is a 9 Piece Collection of musicians whose credits read quite literally like a “who’s who” in Contemporary Music. All too often the term “All Stars” is used when referring to a band, but it this case the moniker applies. The band is led by classically trained pianist “Hollywood” Steve Gaspár on Hammond Organ and Piano, who in addition to having played & recorded with such notable “Pop/R&B” artists as B.B. King, Edgar Winter, James Brown, Peter Criss (from KISS) and Liberty DeVito from the Billy Joel band, has also appeared as piano soloist with the New Haven and Bridgeport Symphony Orchestras. In addition, Steve has written songs that can be heard on American Idol, ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and numerous artists’ albums domestically and internationally. The Hollywood All-stars play a booty shakin’ blend of Funk/Jazz/R&B! The rest of the All-stars are: Jay Stollman / Lead Singer: Writer of the NBC/Today Show Theme, Jay has achieved unparalleled success as one of the most popular vocalists in the Greater New York region. Jay has shared the stage with James Brown, Wilson Pickett, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jose Feliciano and Tower of Power… Bill Harris / Sax: Sheryl Crow, The Allman Brothers, Keith Urban, Chaka Khan, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. John, Celine Dion, Natalie Merchant, Bobby Caldwell, Brenda Russell, Jonathan Butler, Bruce Willis, Maxi Priest, Patty Smyth, Robbie Dupree, Isacc Hayes... Don Harris / Trumpet: Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald, Tower of Power, Robben Ford, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Bob James, Celine Dion, The Four Tops, Sister Sledge, Michael Bolton, Paul Shaffer, Spyro Gyra, Will Lee, The Spinners and Phoebe Snow, Nile Rodgers…. John Fumasoli / Trombone: Roger Ball (Average White Band), Bob Baldwin, Marion Maadows, The Rippingtons, Chiele Minnucci, Funkasoris Rex, Gil Evans Band, Gerry Mulligan, and The Four Tops... Joel Rosenblatt / Drums: Joel Rosenblatt is best known as the drummer for Spyro Gyra, one of the most successful pop-jazz groups on the Planet! Additionally Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Chieli Minucci and Special EFX, Ken Navarro, Oz Noy, Chuck Loeb, Mike Manieri, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Russel Ferrante, Manhattan Transfer… Dave Anderson / Bass: Michael McDonald, Art Garfunkel, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Patti Austin, James Ingram, Ashford & Simpson, The 5th Dimension, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Petula Clark, Deniece Williams, Darlene Love, Phoebe Snow, Andrea McArdle, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, The Crystals, The Shirelles, The Drifters, Taj Mahal, Rory Block... Andy Abel / Guitar: Dave Valentin, Chieli Minucci, Chuck Loeb as well as with world renowned songwriter Chip Taylor (Wild Thing, Angel Of The Morning) Late Night drummer Anton Fig and Bruce Hornsby’s David Mansfield, Jan Hammer, Leslie West, & Michael Bolton….

  
  

  
  

  Marisa's Ristorante

  6540 Main St, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611-1313

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  • It's just been confirmed by the producers of the Television Reality Pilot I'm associated with "Open Mic Reality", that this performance of The Hollywood Allstar's WILL BE FILMED!! This is your chance to be on TV. Don't miss this one!! ;-)

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    Steve Gaspár

    Put on your Dancin' Shoes!!

    

    
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Led by Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist & Former Epic/CBS Recording Artist “Hollywood” Steve Gaspár, The Hollywood All-star Band is a 9 Piece Collection of musicians whose credits read quite literally like a “who’s who” in Contemporary Music. All too often the term “All Stars” is used when referring to a band, but it this case the moniker applies. The band is led by classically trained pianist “Hollywood” Steve Gaspár on Hammond Organ and Piano, who in addition to having played & recorded with such notable “Pop/R&B” artists as B.B. King, Edgar Winter, James Brown, Peter Criss (from KISS) and Liberty DeVito from the Billy Joel band, has also appeared as piano soloist with the New Haven and Bridgeport Symphony Orchestras. In addition, Steve has written songs that can be heard on American Idol, ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and numerous artists’ albums domestically and internationally. The Hollywood All-stars play a booty shakin’ blend of Funk/Jazz/R&B! The rest of the All-stars are:

Jay Stollman / Lead Singer: Writer of the NBC/Today Show Theme, Jay has achieved unparalleled success as one of the most popular vocalists in the Greater New York region. Jay has shared the stage with James Brown, Wilson Pickett, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jose Feliciano and Tower of Power…

Bill Harris / Sax: Sheryl Crow, The Allman Brothers, Keith Urban, Chaka Khan, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. John, Celine Dion, Natalie Merchant, Bobby Caldwell, Brenda Russell, Jonathan Butler, Bruce Willis, Maxi Priest, Patty Smyth, Robbie Dupree, Isacc Hayes...

Don Harris / Trumpet: Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald, Tower of Power, Robben Ford, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Bob James, Celine Dion, The Four Tops, Sister Sledge, Michael Bolton, Paul Shaffer, Spyro Gyra, Will Lee, The Spinners and Phoebe Snow, Nile Rodgers….

John Fumasoli / Trombone: Roger Ball (Average White Band), Bob Baldwin, Marion Maadows, The Rippingtons, Chiele Minnucci, Funkasoris Rex, Gil Evans Band, Gerry Mulligan, and The Four Tops...

Joel Rosenblatt / Drums: Joel Rosenblatt is best known as the drummer for Spyro Gyra, one of the most successful pop-jazz groups on the Planet! Additionally Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Chieli Minucci and Special EFX, Ken Navarro, Oz Noy, Chuck Loeb, Mike Manieri, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Russel Ferrante, Manhattan Transfer…

Dave Anderson / Bass: Michael McDonald, Art Garfunkel, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Patti Austin, James Ingram, Ashford & Simpson, The 5th Dimension, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Petula Clark, Deniece Williams, Darlene Love, Phoebe Snow, Andrea McArdle, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, The Crystals, The Shirelles, The Drifters, Taj Mahal, Rory Block...

Andy Abel / Guitar: Dave Valentin, Chieli Minucci, Chuck Loeb as well as with world renowned songwriter Chip Taylor (Wild Thing, Angel Of The Morning) Late Night drummer Anton Fig and Bruce Hornsby’s David Mansfield, Jan Hammer, Leslie West, & Michael Bolton….

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