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Buster Maxwell
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http://www.lords-international.com/Musical%20Komedy/
Favorite blog
http://musicalkomedycompany.blogspot.com/
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Born, raised, perform and live in the heart of Stiller Nation.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Jimmy Sapienza, Sandy Staley, Carolyn Pertete, Bobby "Dino" Morelli, Sean Jones, Don Aliquo Sr., Ron Bickel, Louie Schreiber, Steve Trettel, Larry McClosky, Fountain Infinity band, Ben Hardt, Lenora Nemetz, Tim Hartman, Lee Cass, Dodo Marmorosa, Mary Lou Williams...what a deep talent pool this town has.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WQUQ, "Martini in the Morning" & "Vegas, Baby!" (internet), WQED, WYEP, WHJB am
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Gullifty's, MCG
About Me:
Born in a backstage trunk, and still can't get out.

Singer, composer, writer, performer, entertainer.

Studio and stage director/producer, performance coach.

AKA "Dr. Vinnie Vegas," swing singer.
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At 9:33pm on December 28, 2009, Marva Josie gave Buster Maxwell a gift
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Thank you for the so very nice kind words. May 2010 usher in continued joy, health and friendship. May generous prosperity meet the needs and desires of your heart. Marva Josie
At 7:18pm on August 31, 2009, The Tuesday Night Big Band said…
Hey Buster.....good to see you the other night!! Keep swinging!!!!
At 5:47am on August 31, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Buster,

So glad you are here. Billy Eckstine was a good friend and I would love to hear your impression. you can see a couple pictures of us on my page.
At 2:17am on August 30, 2009, Frank B. Greenlee said…
Who where you before you were Buster Maxwell? I knew you then and you were many people, announcer, actor, singer and mime along with being a great person. Contact me. Frank B. Greenlee

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