Todd East with Jim Richmond, and Dave Cohen

Saturday 2:30 – 3:55 | Gazebo Stage
Todd EastTodd began playing piano and singing at the age of three. He began his professional career at the age of fifteen and has been performing ever since. Blind since birth, Todd is often compared to Stevie Wonder, one of his major influences. Other influences include Billy Joel, Elton John, and Bruce Hornsby. Todd is considered one of the premier pianists and vocalists in Upstate New York and continues to perform not only as a solo artist, but with a wide variety of groups. An original member of Prime Time Funk, Todd has performed internationally (at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris, France) regionally at Foxwoods Casino Resort and locally at the Rochester Music Fest. His voice can be heard on many local and regional television and radio commercials. Todd will be joined by Jim Richmond and Dave Cohen from Prime Time Funk. Special guest Steve Lyons from The Beale Street Blues Band and The Legendary Dukes will also make an appearance.
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