Expressions – Metro Monthly

VIDEO: Sophia Brooks and Sean Jones

April 12, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Sophia Brooks performs live with trumpeter Sean Jones at Ford Auditorium at Youngstown State University. The sell-out concert, held in early September 2010, was filled with loads of talent and great performances.

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VIDEO: Singer Frank Castellano

April 12, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Broadcast legend Sophia Brooks hosts “Expressions” each week on Metro Monthly’s “Homeplate.” This week features singer/musician Frank Castellano of Warren.

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VIDEO: Brian Palumbo and Rachell Joy

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Sophia Brooks chats with two very talented performers from the Mahoning Valley – Brian Palumbo and Rachell Joy.

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VIDEO: Chris Rutushin’s ‘Fine Tune’

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Sophia Brooks interviews Youngstown, Ohio musician and film maker Chris Rutushin and discusses his film “Fine-Tune” and musical projects.

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VIDEO: Nancy Wolfgang and Josh Green at Packard

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Sophia Brooks visits with several performers at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio. We’re treated to some of the Packard Concert Band’s performance – and the vocal talents of Nancy Wolfgang and Josh Green!

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VIDEO: Jazz percussionist Shedrick Hobbs

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Sophia Brooks interviews legendary percussionist Shedrick Hobbs on the eve of his Tony Leonardi Award performance.

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VIDEO: Inside ‘Chicago’ at the Playhouse

April 12, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Sophia Brooks gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Youngstown Playhouse’s performance of “Chicago!”

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VIDEO: Inside Easy Street’s ‘Glee’ Workshop

April 11, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Sophia Brooks takes us on a quick trip to Youngstown’s Easy Street Productions during one of their Glee Workshops!

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VIDEO: Inside Stambaugh Auditorium

January 22, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Sophia Brooks takes viewers on a tour of Stambaugh Auditorium, a landmark performance venue in Youngstown, Ohio.

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VIDEO: Misook Yun Opera Performance

January 22, 2012 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Sophia Brooks interviews Misook Yun of YSU’s Dana School of Music who performs a selection from “Madama Bufferfly.”

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