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Emerging Sounds: Van Arlo, One Piece Puzzle, and Susan Wojnar - 4/20/23

  • The Rialto Theatre 1000 Kenmore Boulevard Akron, OH 44314 United States (map)

Van Arlo

Van Arlo is an acoustic singer song writer based project that is fronted by Ben Marthey. Rooted in Indie alternative rock driven by soulful lyrics and a passionate performance. Whether solo or backed by a full band Van Arlo creates a connection keeps you coming back. 

One Piece Puzzle

The three piece rock band, One Piece Puzzle from NE Ohio, originally started out as a jam session for musicians, Barry Davis (Vocals/Guitar), Casey Ady (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Peter Heroux (Drums/Backing Vocals). All three were activity gigging with tribute bands and other projects. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and gigs were canceled, they decided to focus on writing more original songs and turning the project into something more. They started out releasing a few singles in 2016 but since then have actively released several more singles and a few EPs over the last few years. Building on that momentum, the band has finally been working up a live setlist to perform shows in 2023. They are currently working on new music that is expected to be released later this year.
Like the name, One Piece Puzzle can be super simple yet overly complicated in terms of the musical content. The band draws inspiration on personal topics of life through experiences and observation. The songs are always written with meaningful lyrics, intelligently crafted arrangements and produced in a way that delivers more for the listeners ears. Musical influences vary from song to song so you never truly know what is coming next. 

So what does a One Piece Puzzle mean? That is quite possibly the most complicated puzzle of all.

Susan Wojnar

Susan Wojnar is a singer songwriter from Youngstown, Ohio who has been performing in the NE Ohio area for 20 years.

She incorporates elements of jazz, pop, rock, blues and folk into her music and covers topics such as social issues, "slices of life," and of course matters of the heart. Her second CD release is entitled "Then. And Now." and features Bill Fischer on Guitar, Ethan Gitchier on percussion and drums and Cin Farina on backing vocals, with Susan on rhythm guitar and vocals. Her upbeat songs and vocal style have been described as "Powerful enough to light up a neighborhood."

Get to the show early for dinner and drinks from Paninoteca - open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm!

Doors: 7:00PM / Showtime: 7:30PM

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