THE CINZI LAVIN SHOW
The Cinzi Lavin Show premiered in January 2011 on the Hull, Massachusetts Community Television Station (HCTV) and is launching its second exciting season.
The 30-minute talk show features musicians from the greater Boston area who share their stories and perform for the viewing audience.
"I really enjoy doing this show," says Lavin. "I get to hear the greatest entertainers around and I have the best seat in the house."
She continues, "Peter Seitz [HCTV Program Director] is magnificently supportive--I could not ask for a better director--and his crew are simply the best people I've ever worked with. They love the show as much as I do."
Offering a diverse range of talent and styles, Lavin's guests represent all genres of music including opera, rock, folk, ethnic, classical, blues, and more.
"I'm so proud to offer my audience a chance to experience different types of music they may not know much about; there's definitely an educational element to the program," she says. "So many people have told me they discovered an interest in a genre they didn't think they would." Lavin credits this with showcasing the best new voices and most accomplished musicians in all styles.
"I also think it's incredibly important for artists to support each other, so this is my way of giving these entertainers a chance to shine," she adds.
"This show is really about musicians sitting down together and having a good time, talking and jamming. Since it's being broadcast on TV, the audience can join in on the fun. And believe me, we're having a lot of fun!" says Lavin. "I also think it's great that our viewers can get to know these artists--there's so much talent in the Boston area and the music scene here is very small--it's like a family. We all know each other. I want to invite the audience into that circle."
The Cinzi Lavin Show airs Monday nights on HCTV at 7:30PM and 9PM on Channel 10 (Verizon Channel 35).
SEASON ONE EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: Ukuleleist Ed "The Duke of Uke" DeFord of Hull
Episode 2: Vocalist Jennifer Love of Hingham
Episode 3: Blues singer/guitarist Tom Downing of Boston
Episode 4: Singer/songwriter Jodi Griffith of Weymouth
Episode 5: Singer/songwriter Stephen Martin of Hull (with special appearance by bass player The Snake)
Episode 6: Singer/guitarist Peter Prasinos of Hull
Episode 7: Opera singer Heather Gallagher of Boston
Episode 8: Crooner Paul Agnew and piano accompanist John Capavella of Braintree
Episode 9 : Toilers of the Sea Special Presentation
Episode 10: Ballad-singer/mandolin/banjo player Jared Reineck of Hull
Episode 11: Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Taub of the Boston band York
Episode 12: Boston Irish band Inchicore featuring Derrick Keane, Damon Leibert, and Tom Miller
Episode 13: Singer/songwriter Michael Weddle of Hull
Episode 14: Classical singer Evelyn Czaja of Weymouth
Episode 15: Canton gospel singer/songwriters Oladunni and Olayeni Oladipo
Episode 16: Boston-based folk singer/songwriter Mark Purcell
Episode 17: South Shore songwriter Dan Kenney (with special appearance by Boston vocalist Concetta)
Episode 18: Cohasset carillonneur Mary Kennedy of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Episode 19: The Essential Blend Barbershop Quartet
Episode 20: Boston klezmer band Klezwoods featuring Joe Kessler and Michael McLaughlin
Season Finale: Show's director Peter Seitz shares his favorite clips from Season One
