Click Here for 2009 Performers Application

(Subject to Change)

The below performers are from 2008's First Night, we are still in the process of securing final commitments for all of this years venues.

Artsy Craftsy Kids – Children make hats and shaker instruments from recycled materials

BJ O’Malley – Female country singer/songwriter

Burke School of Irish Dance – Traditional Irish dancing

Chasin’ the Blues – Traditional Blues Quartet

Community Drum Circle – SMARTS Center

Conjunto Riquena – Music from Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Latin America with great rhythm to make you dance

Davis & McKay – Music from the 60’s to the 00’s with a mix of originals

Dead Beat Poets – Classic Rock, Indie Pop

Ed O’Malley – Caricaturist

Eric Thompson – Magician/Comedian/Entertainer

Erie Travelers – Old time Appalachian string band music

Harambee – Authentic African dance and music performed primarily by children and young adults

Jaclyn Hodos – Local talented young singer

Jones for Revival – Jam band

Laser Light Show – Ward Beecher Planetarium

Liz Camereta – Brazilian Jazz

Pickled Brothers Side Show – Juggling, sword swallowing, bed of nails, and other family –friendly circus acts

Pig Iron Poets – Poetry readings – original, classic, and seasonal work

Posture Coach – Local rock and roll band

Red Hawk American Indian Cultural Society – Native American dancing, Native flute playing and storytelling

Steffon W. Jones – Buffalo Soldier Storyteller

Sterling Anderson – Soloist singing 70’s, 80’s and 90’s music

String Theory – Duo and Quintet Classical, Latin, and Jazz

The Zou – Rock and roll music, Beatle / Soul / R & B style

Triple Play – Classical music trio (flute, violin, oboe)

We Have Poipus Puppet Show – A puppet show having to do with drug and violence prevention and having purpose in life

Youngstown Connection – Song/Dance troupe

FNY’s Mahoning Valley’s Got Talent – 20 years of age and older