Todd & Letizia at the Steeple
Steeple Coffee House
Live Music with a Mission
Todd Hobin & Letizia
Saturday, May 9th, 7:30pm
Todd Hobin, an American singer/songwriter and composer teams up with powerhouse vocalist, Letizia, for a whole new pop, rock, soulful sound. They have worked together in the studio over the years and most recently recorded many of the songs on The Artist and The Astronaut Soundtrack album. Whatever the genre, it’s always in the category of amazing.
For more information, visit https://www.toddhobin.com/about.
Suggested donation $15-20/person at the door
Doors open at 7PM, Show begins at 7:30
Concerts held at United Church of Fayetteville’s Fellowship Hall
Beverages and desserts are included.
More info: 315-637-3186
WELCOME TO THE STEEPLE COFFEE HOUSE!
Some housekeeping details:
• Restrooms are down the hall on the left.
• In case of an emergency, exit through the door to the left of the stage, the main door (where you entered) and straight out the hall. These exits are indicated by red EXIT signs.
We want to thank you for coming. Please enjoy delicious desserts and beverages made by our congregation and community volunteers.
All contributions tonight are divided between the musicians and the United Church of Fayetteville [for facility upkeep and mission (for example, our local food pantry and CazPride)].
You can see pictures of our mission activity on the bulletin boards in the hall and you are welcome to join us in any activity that interests you.
About Steeple Coffee House
Twenty years ago, several UCF members conceived the idea to provide Central N.Y. musicians a venue for local audiences to enjoy music while also raising funds to serve the Fayetteville-Manlius community. From this idea, Steeple Coffee House was born. At SCH, you can hear CNY favorites and SAMMY award-winning artists playing a range of genres, including bluegrass, folk, jazz, and classic rock ’n’ roll.
This is a listening room. You can dance and clap to your heart’s content. Please refrain from talking during the performance.
United Church of Fayetteville
310 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville NY 13066
Remembering Isreal Hagan
A singer, guitarist, bassist, and composer, Isreal was well known for his solo performances and as the lead singer with the R&B group Stroke.
Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Isreal Hagan’s musical influences were his parents, Sylvester & Bertha Hagan, who immersed him in music from birth. Isreal’s singing career started in third grade.
As a self-taught musician, he picked up his first guitar at age nine, followed soon after by the bass. At age 14, Isreal started his songwriting career.
Isreal Hagan was both an accomplished singer and songwriter and was known for his ability to engage and entertain an audience. A veteran of the Central New York Music Scene for over 30 years, he had the opportunity to share the stage with such luminaries as Robert Cray, B.B. King, Carlos Santana and Otis Day.
Isreal branched out in 1994 with his solo career. With his voice and acoustic guitar, Isreal entertained thousands in coffee houses and at special events throughout the region.
In 1997, expanding his musical experiences even further, Isreal became a guest vocalist with the Mario DeSantis Orchestra singing big band standards.
Isreal appeared on local and national television and his records can still be heard on many radio stations throughout New York State.
This nine-time SAMMY Award Winner and Hall of Famer was featured as the Syracuse New Times cover story in February 1995 and the Post Standard’s Weekend Cover Story in March 1999. The articles depicted him as the “outspoken defender of local music and R&B,” and “a man who charts out his own path to success.” Isreal had the honor of being flown out to California to perform with the legendary Carlos Santana.
As lead singer of Stroke, his voice possessed an unforgettable tone. With his crystalline vocals and 4-octave range, Isreal Hagan had a voice like no other. Carlos Santana describes Isreal’s voice as “having Ghost Tones.”
Isreal’s nine SAMMY awards included:
o Best R&B Group - 2001, 1997, 1993
o Best R&B Vocalist - 1999, 1996, 1994, 1993
o Best R&B Instrumentalist - 1997
o Hall of Fame 2007
You will be missed, Isreal
Materials used for this memorial were provided by Isreal Hagan, Syracuse New Times and from Syracuse.com
