"Information can come from anywhere, but sometimes the things that
mean the most to people come by word of mouth."
mean the most to people come by word of mouth."
Click here to view a current list of available multimedia presentations by Tony Traguardo.
NEW: FEATURED LIBRARY MUSIC PROGRAM
"Oceans of Possibilities: Songs About the the Ocean, the Sea and Those Who Travel In and Upon Them"
Join world-class musician Barry Waller and vocalist/storyteller Tony Traguardo for a program designed to celebrate the national 2022 Summer Reading Program theme! Through the words and music of artists ranging from Gordon Lightfoot to the Beatles to Jimmy Buffett, you will be able to smell the sea air in the songs and stories presented during this spirited musical event!
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Tony Traguardo takes you 'Back to the Garden'!
Tony Traguardo celebrates the ‘Woodstock Music & Art Fair’ with a program based, in part, on legendary New York disc jockey and author Pete Fornatale’s book ‘The Story of Woodstock: Back to the Garden’. This multimedia event outlines the events that led to, and occurred during, the weekend when over a half a million people gathered in upstate New York for the now legendary concert festival that has come to be known simply as “Woodstock”. For America’s counter-culture youth, Woodstock became a symbol of more than just sex, drugs and rock and roll – it was a huge declaration and celebration of peace, love, and a new way of living. Tony and Pete first toured with a version of this program, then hosted by Pete, in 2009. The newly-revised version of the program contains even more rare audio and video footage from the festival, as well as sound clips from media broadcasts about the event.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: The Music of 1969
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The popular music charts of 1969 reflected the diversity of the times. Rock, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Pop, Vocal Music, Motown, Gospel, Easy Listening, a new sound called ‘Bubble Gum’ and … of course ... The Beatles all shared equal time on the radio, becoming an important part of our (ever expanding!) musical and social consciousness. Bob Dylan had a 'new' voice, Elvis was back, 'Hair' was a smash hit musical, and TV variety shows were scrambling to book the latest musical sensations. Fortunately, Tony Traguardo has collected performances from the era of some of the year’s top songs for a fun and insightful presentation of ‘The Music of 1969: Fifty Years On’. |
What is Word of Mouth Studios?
The goal of Word of Mouth Studios, and founder and president Tony Traguardo, is to provide libraries, educational institutions, and cultural venues access to a diverse range of high quality performers, programs, and products for reasonable fees.
The expert lecturers, actors and musicians listed on the Word of Mouth Studios website maintain a high standard of excellence. When venues can accommodate, lectures are usually enhanced by state-of-the-art multimedia. Musicians and presenters are prepared to work in any type of stage and lighting environment.
Word of Mouth Studios was founded by librarian / lecturer / archivist / audio producer Tony Traguardo. Tony holds an MLS degree, and works as a Media Services librarian in a major Nassau County library. He also served on the Board of Directors of The Long Island Music Hall of Fame. The highly successful Beatles-related podcast 'Fab 4 Free 4 All' is his most recent endeavor in a thirty-plus year career as a broadcaster and music journalist.
This website offers a look at some of the exciting programs that Word of Mouth Studios has to offer. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or to book a member of our team for an event at your facility. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Word of Mouth Studios!
Welcome Library Programmers!
Please review our roster of available programs, and the biographies of our knowledgeable and highly respected presenters.
Discounts may be available when you book multiple programs.
