Hungarian Song Day 2024 took place on September 7 at the future Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark. The full-day, free event featured music discussions, video showcases, ukulele lessons, a quiz, and more. The venue and drinks were offered by HCC, food by HRC, and the program was curated by Attila Egyedi.
Father’s Day Picnic
Attila Egyedi performed a 35-minute set featuring Hungarian pop-rock hits, sung poetry, and Father’s Day songs at the HCC Father’s Day Picnic in 2024.
“A költő visszatér”
On March 17, 2024, Attila Egyedi, Judit Fischer, and Gergő Szabó performed Kormorán’s “A költő visszatér” at the Hungarian March 15 commemoration in Newark, California.
Debut Concert in Los Angeles
Crossroads Band made their Los Angeles debut on January 10, 2024, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, performing a heartfelt acoustic concert with Hungarian lyrics, folk-inspired melodies, and soft rock elements. Special thanks to organizers Kati Gyulai and Nándor Vodnák.
Songs from the Clubhouse
In January 2024, Crossroads Band SF held a special farewell concert, now rebranded as “Songs at the Clubhouse”.
Christmas Kántálás Across the Bay Area
Beáta and Attila brought Hungarian kántálás to the Bay Area, visiting four homes on Christmas Day 2023 to sing requested carols with live guitar and projected lyrics for a joyful singalong.
Second Hawaii Diaspora Camp
The second camp expanded on the musical and cultural experience with joint ukulele and dance sessions by Attila and Beáta, morning exercise, and a lively music quiz night. The week ended with a battery-powered Crossroads Band concert in Kapiʻolani Park and an impromptu Hungarian tourist audience!
Concert in Honolulu, Hawaii
The Crossroads Band gave a fully battery-powered concert in Honolulu’s Kapiʻolani Park, closing the camp week with music, dancing, and a surprise audience of Hungarian tourists.
October 23, 1956 Commemoration
Crossroads Band SF honored the 1956 Hungarian Revolution with heartfelt performances of “Lassan kocsis” and “Még azt mondják” on October 28, 2023, in Newark, CA.
“Stephen, the King” Day
On October 14, 2023, Crossroads Band hosted a full-day “István, a király” celebration in honor of the rock opera’s 40th anniversary. Film screenings, discussions, dance, and singalongs filled the future Hungarian Cultural Center.
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