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Originating from a chance meeting at a Boston folk club open mic night in 1971, Rex Fowler & Neal Shulman burst on the scene as Aztec Two-Step in ’72 with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. This first album and their three subsequent albums for RCA Records made the duo staples of progressive FM and college radio, helping to usher the folk-rock music of the 1960s into the 1970s and beyond. Rex and Neal went on to spend a lifetime of making music together. However, after 46 years of recording and non-stop touring, Neal is now retired.

In this new era of Aztec Two-Step, original founding member, principal singer and songwriter Rex continues on with their captivating songs (including some of Neal’s originals), expanding the band’s musical legacy with his new ensemble. With 2 and 3-part harmonies, multi-instrumental arrangements, and Dodie’s dazzling guitar work, they recapture the feeling of Rex & Neal’s original studio recordings. Aztec Two-Step 2.0 performs ATS fan favorites and forgotten gems, with Rex’s stage patter still as engaging, fun, and poignant as ever.

What people are saying about ATS 2.0:
“I went to the show…. Wasn’t sure what to expect. How do you replace Neal’s guitar work? What a pleasant surprise!! Rex was Rex and the band was awesome!….Don’t miss the opportunity to see them!”
“Absolutely FANTASTIC show last night. All familiar material, just taken up a notch!! Really, really terrific show! Great job Rex and company!!”
“What a wonderful show! Exceeded all my expectations. Just magical!”

Rex’s new band members:

Dodie Pettit – Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals

An accomplished songwriter and recording artist, Dodie Pettit first met Rex Fowler in 1979 when she was a session player and singer on ATS’s “Times of Our Lives” album.  A member of the famed The Untouchable and The Enchanted Forest All-Girl Bands beginning in the mid-1960s, Dodie was a former Principal Dancer for the American Repertory Ballet which led to a distinguished 15-year career on Broadway as an original cast member of The Phantom of the Opera, as well as appearing in Tony Award-winning musicals CATS and Titanic. Dodie and Rex were recently married, and together, are the heart and soul of Aztec Two-Step 2.0.

Steven “Muddy” Roues – Upright Bass, Blues Harmonica, Vocals

Record producer, songwriter, recording artist and touring musician, Muddy has had a rich and fulfilling 40-year career in music. He continues to perform his original roots music regularly with The Roues Brothers, Finn & The Sharks and The UpSouth Twisters. Muddy has performed live or recorded with luminaries, B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Howling Wolf, James Cotton, Sam and Dave, The Chambers Brothers, Wilson Pickett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely and David Bromberg. Muddy was an honored band member in the critically acclaimed documentary film, “The Other Side of Nashville” featuring Carl Perkins.

Peter Hohmeister – Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Rex discovered Peter when he heard him drumming with an exquisite jazz quartet led by multi-instrumentalist Joe Meo. Over the years Peter has performed as both a touring musician and as a member of several Connecticut orchestral and theater programs including the Hartford Symphony. He is currently the principal percussionist with the Norwalk Symphony. Peter is a revered and accomplished musician and teacher, with a nuanced and versatile drumming style. His versatility is a perfect fit for ATS’s diverse musical canon.

Joe Meo – Tenor and Soprano Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Vocals

Joe began playing music at the age of 8. His first instrument, a clarinet, fell from a car and landed in his front yard. He played in musical groups in school but his main experience came from playing in a student-led community big band, learning saxophone, flute and guitar along the way.  He has since played in pit orchestras for Broadway shows, as well as in rock, funk, and jazz bands, and as a session player with distinguished artists Johnny Winter, Julie Budd, Johnny Mathis, Billy Vera, the Temptations, the Four Tops, and the Pointer Sisters.  Joe is the newest member of ATS 2.0, adding virtuoso solos and supporting lines that complement and support Dodie’s compelling lead guitar work, and he has been known to step out and sing lead on a song or two as well.  Doors open at 6:30 PM Show starts at 7:30 PM.