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A big THANK YOU to Warden Leroy Washington of Statesville Prison, for furnishing us with what may be Uncle Hen Thievin' "Steven's" last photograph. Hen-Thievin' was a highly influential, almost mystical figure on the Jamaican music scene during the 50's and early 60's, dominating the island's "Mango-Circuit" which encompassed a series of nightclubs, caves, and "Yard-Parties." Along with his song-writing partner, Junior Brixton, the two fused Calypso with Irish folk music creating a unique style they called "Duppy-Dread." This collaboration yielded almost certain chart-toppers like "Go Woman, Go Home", "I Shot Everybody (But Mi Never Shot You)" and "Cheer Me Up." Unfortunately, for his past and future fans these recorded works now lie at the bottom of the Carribean Sea along with Port Royal, which in 1959 experienced a catastrophic earthquake. Recorded works are next to impossible to find, though some bootlegs and crude recordings are rumored to exist.

Junior Brixton was last seen on stage at Woodstock 1990 in Bethel NY.

Antoine and his wife, Debra, enjoy rural life in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of upstate NY, and thrill at the daily sight of the magnificent Ashokan Reservoir. They never tire of the beauty and music around them, and live with 4 great kids, Princess our Chihuahua girl still grieving the loss of our old geezer pit-bull;
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a HUGE tabby cat, 2 bunnies (and SIX new babies!),
7 Chickens, and Lola & Lumpy; African Gray Geese.

In a previous incarnation, Antoine was the lead-guitarist for the cutting edge, Staten Island based, heavy-metal band, "Chemicalnightmare." For 2 recent years, Antoine played and toured with the Woodstock based, metal band, "Symphony of Shred."

Antoine is available for Lead/Rhythm Guitar session/studio work, and voiceovers;

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Debra, as a tribute to son Paul (1980-1998), recently graduated with honors, from Marist College, was voice trained by the amazing Conductor Barbara Pickhardt, and studied acting under the unparalled direction of the late, great, Jack Lawson.

Debra is available for studio back up vocals/voiceovers, writes poetry, and short stories, two of which were recently
recorded on audio cassette by
actress Debra Wilson formerly with Mad TV,
and is an Ordained and Licensed Wedding Officiant;

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