“Casual Friday”… a Band that Rocks Your Heart and Soul

Orlando, FL, March 08, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Casual Friday is Orlando’s newest acoustic trio and is made up of: Stephen Hagopian - a native Rhode Islander started playing guitar and singing at age 9 and went on to play in such successful bands as Glas, Pulse, Legacy, Scoobie Snax, and then Casual Friday in Rhode Island. Stephen is a 22 year Veteran of music and moved to Kissimmee FL in January of 2005 to pursue his music career in Florida. Stephen has also been a songwriter since 1981. Stephen and MaryAnne (his better half) have opened up for such bands as The Guess Who and The Little River Band. He has also donated services to the Rhode Island Special Olympics for 12 years.

MaryAnne Hagopian - a native Rhode Islander started singing at age 16 and went on to play in such successful bands as Legacy, Scoobie Snax, and Casual Friday in Rhode Island. MaryAnne has been on stage for 12 years and has and moved with her husband to Kissimmee in January of 2005 to follow their music paths. She has also donated services to the Rhode Island Special Olympics for 5 years.

Malcolm Bristow - a Virginian started playing guitar and singing at age 15 and went on to play in such successful bands as Sour Mash and Wonder, in Virginia and the Carolinas. Malcolm has been playing and singing for 28 years when he moved to Kissimmee in January of 2002. The members of the band met in March 2005 and discovered a mutual love of music and playing live.

“Often, we get bands that sing and play, but it is rare to find such a group of talented individuals that sing from the heart and soul. They reach the audience through their songs. It is a pleasure to work with Casual Friday as we believe their sounds will tantalize all who hear them,” says Stephen O'Connor, President of The Talent Connection USA™.

For booking information please visit: www.thetalentconnection.biz

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