SINGER, INSTRUMENTALIST

Adam Shaber

One man band

Adam Shaber is a professional musician specializing in a one man band act playing clubs, restaurants, street corners, and senior care facilities. When not playing solo Adam freelances as a wedding musician in all different size bands and teaches music lessons at a school on weekdays. He always looks forward to putting a smile on faces when out performing and is very excited to spread his love of music to different areas.

Sample Song List:

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

• Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel

• Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

• All My Loving – The Beatles

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “I’ve been receiving wonderful feedback and responses this month from every performer you’ve sent out to us! The one that stuck out the most was Mr. Adam Shaber we hope to see him back he was engaging and wonderful with my residents!”
• “This entertainer was good, on time, and very energetic. The residents enjoyed him coming in.”

DANCER

Aisha

A renowned World Class entertainer Aisha is an exquisite professional belly dancer, model, actress, and beauty pageants’ winner located in New York and New Jersey. Her talent and acclaimed professionalism have brought her to perform at numerous prestigious establishments around the world. In the US, she has been spotlighted on the stages ranging from Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom to Madison Square Garden and Webster Hall, from Delaware Symphony Orchestra to 50,000-guest Kentucky Derby Party, from Middle-Eastern royal family and Oil Magnates’ parties to theaters and upscale night clubs, from international cruise ships to school charity events. Anywhere she goes for her solo performances or as part of a troupe – United States, Egypt, Turkey, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Puerto Rico, and others – the audience, with its attention pinned to the stage or dance floor is mesmerized and amazed by grace and passion of her dance, by stunning costumes, and Aisha’s magnetic personality.

For her beauty and talent, Aisha received “Miss Charming” award in “Miss Belly Dance of Russia 2007” contest, has been featured in several music videos, in the international blockbuster “Sex & the City 2” , and has appeared on TV in “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”. Aisha has creatively contributed to Grammy Award nominee’s projects and collaborated with European pop stars. As a model competition winner, she was chosen to be a Ring Card Girl at the World Championship Boxing Finale 2008.

As a professional model, Aisha is regularly hired by the world-class couture designers( Nina Ricci, Damaris, Chantelle) to highlight their fashionable lines of fine clothing. She is the face of one of the leading Designers in Nightwear and lingerie England company Jane Woolrich Disign . Aisha has been featured several times in the premier international magazine for professionals in lingerie “Creations Lingerie” http://www.creations-lingerie.com/ European lingerie collections, Indian exotic costumes, Russian luxurious fur garments, and modern chic American eveningwear have been providing a perfect framing to her slender physique, feminine curves, and distinctive dancer’s grace. Besides a painstaking belly dance training, Aisha has immersed herself into the study of ballet’s majesty and modern dance’s expressionism.

Aisha’s breathtaking Middle Eastern performance will bring the utmost joy and astonishment to your party. Make a true impression on your guests by refining your event with a rare combination of beauty, emotions, elegance, and great dance technique. This classy and glamorous entertainer performs with a tray of candles, a sword, veils,zills fanveils,feather fans and Wings of Isis. Audience participation is always encouraged and welcome! Your guests will keep talking about Aisha’s spectacular appearance and thanking you, who treated them in such a luxurious way. Everybody loves her shows, from the crowd of 5-year-old fans lining up for autographs to the elderly who jump up, energized, to dance with her. Making all of you so happy is why she loves to dance. Say something interesting about your business here.

SINGER

Akua Wilder

Laydee Wilder | The Soulful Groove Queen

Laydee Wilder is a vibrant songstress with over 20 years of experience, bringing confidence, passion, and undeniable star power to the stage. Known for lighting up the tri-state area, she has dazzled audiences at concert series, weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs, and private parties.

Her dynamic repertoire grooves through Motown, classic R&B, soul, classic rock, jazz, blues, country, and today’s Top 40 dance hits—guaranteed to get the party started. Laydee’s performances are infused with funk and flair, leaving audiences energized, smiling, and ready to dance.

Whether delivering a soulful rendition of “At Last” by Etta James or channeling the smooth elegance of “Don’t Know Why” by Norah Jones, Laydee brings the spirit of the greats to life. With her infectious energy and captivating voice, every performance becomes a celebration—leaving audiences wanting more and ready for another set.

SINGER, GUITAR

Al Gross Acoustic

With over 30 years of experience as a live performer, Al has appeared at a variety of Music Venues, Senior Living Facilities & Performing Art Centers. He is known for his intimate and engaging interpretations of some of the most iconic & beloved music spanning the past 80+ years.

Sample Song List:

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• It’s Only a Paper Moon – Bing Crosby

• Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

• You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You – Dean Martin

• Pennies from Heaven – Bing Crosby

• Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

• Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

• Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel

• Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles

JUGGLER, MAGICIAN

Al Grout Juggler/Magician

Juggling/Magic

Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977. This performing artist uses world class juggling, amazing magic and charming comedy to be tops in family entertainment. He specializes in retirement communities and senior groups and has worked with many celebrities such as Regis Philbin. 

PIANO

Alex Yedidia

Versatile Classical Pianist Blending Masterworks, Jazz, and Audience Connection

Alex is a classical pianist based in Bergen County, NJ, with a special interest in the works of Chopin, Liszt, Bach, and Mozart. His repertoire also includes music by Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven, and other renowned composers. In addition to classical performance, Alex enjoys playing jazz and pop music, drawing from classic American standards and improvising across multiple genres.

Alex primarily performs solo piano and enhances each set with engaging descriptions and conversational insights between pieces, offering context about the music while creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for the audience.

Sample Song List:

🎵 Prelude and Fugue No. 21 in B♭ Major, BWV 866 — J.S. Bach

🎵 Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C♯ Major, BWV 848 — J.S. Bach

🎵 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Hess Arrangement) — J.S. Bach

🎵 Piano Sonata in A Major, K. 331 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

🎵 Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 — Frédéric Chopin

🎵 Étude, Op. 10 No. 5 (“Black Key”) — Frédéric Chopin

🎵 Reflets dans l’eau — Claude Debussy

🎵 Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 (“Pathétique”) — Ludwig van Beethoven

🎵 Concert Étude No. 2, “La leggierezza” — Franz Liszt

🎵 There Will Never Be Another You — Harry Warren & Mack Gordon

🎵 Body and Soul — Johnny Green

🎵 Just the Way You Are — Billy Joel

🎵 Blackbird — The Beatles

DANCER

Amalia

Rhythm & Movement: A Cultural Journey

This unique program weaves together low-impact exercises, captivating entertainment, and the rich cultural heritage of Middle Eastern music and dance. Amalia, a skilled and engaging dance instructor, brings along jingling hip scarves, flowing silk veils, vibrant music, and live drumming to create an immersive experience. She’ll perform a graceful, culturally inspired dance, sharing insight into the beauty and history. Participants are then invited to join in, learning simple seated movements that support mobility, balance, and social engagement. Designed to be accessible for all abilities, this interactive experience blends education, fitness, and fun—creating a memorable journey through music and movement!

SINGER

Amy Hariegel

Soloist With a Wide Variety of Genres and Eras of Music 

Amy is a classically trained vocalist with training from Juilliard School of Music. She sings all genres of music but mainly popular music, soft rock, musical theater and Motown. Amy is a former Miss Staten Island and has performed in numerous musical theater productions across the Tri-state area. She is currently in a popular wedding band and can be seen performing in local restaurants and bars. 

Sample Song List

• It’s Too Late – Carole King

• I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King

• You’re So Vain – Carly Simon

• Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

• I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

• My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion

• December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) – The Four Seasons

• My Girl – The Temptations

• Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations

• On My Own – from Les Misérables

PIANO, KEYBOARD

Andrea DeVito

Andrea DeVito presents Refreshing Solo Piano

Andrea is a voice coach and collaborative pianist based in Philadelphia and NYC, working at the Academy of Vocal Arts. She is currently working towards her master’s in Opera Coaching at Temple University after a short yet illustrious career in South Florida. Andrea specializes in the Bel Canto style, but works with a multitude of styles such as opera, musical theatre, zarzuela, and popular music. She has worked with opera companies such as Palm Beach Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Gulf Shore Opera, and Miami Music Festival. At Miami Music Festival, she acted as the head coach for the Baroque Intensive program for several years and was the inaugural music director for their Young Artists Program, where all of her students went on to receive full scholarships at undergraduate programs such as the Juilliard School, Northwestern University, Rice University, etc. Her private studio includes a wide range of singers, including those who have worked at the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Program to celebrity and national pageant clientele.

Andrea is excited to bring the music of her experience to liven your special event!

Sample Song List:

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• O mio Babbino Caro – Giacomo Puccini (performed by various sopranos, e.g., Maria Callas or Renée Fleming)

• La Vie en rose – Édith Piaf

• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

• Blackbird – The Beatles

• Hymne à l’amour – Édith Piaf

• Selections from “La La Land” – Justin Hurwitz (e.g., “City of Stars”, “Mia & Sebastian’s Theme”)

• Noche Azul – Lila Downs

• Climb Every Mountain – Rodgers & Hammerstein (from The Sound of Music, typically sung by a soprano)

• My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart (popularly performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Chet Baker)

SINGER, LECTURER

Andrea Lamy

Engaging Vocalist & Entertainer Bringing Songs, Stories, and Memories to Life

What can be better than sharing musical stories with an audience as they reminisce, sway from side to side, or dance in their chairs? What can be better than making a difference in someone’s life, even for the length of a song? If you ask Andrea L’Amy, her answer would be, “Not much.”

Andrea L’Amy has performed throughout the tri-state area, singing oldies, pop, jazz, show tunes, and everything in between. When not leading her own band, she could often be found fronting a big band orchestra, performing songs from the Great American Songbook. Andrea has also appeared on local theater stages, including Haddonfield Plays and Players in Haddonfield, NJ, and Theater Horizon in Norristown, PA. She continues to perform at private events, as well as at wineries, restaurants, and similar venues.

Even before graduating from New York City’s prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art, Andrea had the heart of a natural entertainer. She has a genuine ability to connect with audiences, allowing raw emotion to shine through every song. Blending heartfelt delivery with playful spontaneity and light comedic moments, Andrea is a true all-around entertainer. From oldies and show tunes to pop, rock, jazz, and live theater, Andrea L’Amy brings every performance vividly to life.

Sample Song List:

• 🎵 Be My Baby — The Ronettes

• 🎵 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (You’re Just Too Good to Be True) — Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

• 🎵 Cheek to Cheek — Irving Berlin

• 🎵 Goody Goody — Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

• 🎵 I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) — Whitney Houston

• 🎵 Johnny B. Goode — Chuck Berry

• 🎵 Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) — Doris Day

• 🎵 Somewhere Over the Rainbow — Judy Garland

• 🎵 Stop! In the Name of Love — The Supremes

• 🎵 On the Sunny Side of the Street — Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields

• 🎵 Tennessee Waltz — Patti Page

• 🎵 Under the Boardwalk — The Drifters

• 🎵 Why Do Fools Fall in Love — Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

• 🎵 You Make Me Feel So Young — Frank Sinatra

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Residents were highly engaged she had them involved the entire length of the show”
• “Performer was good, and sang a variety of songs.”

SINGER, PIANO

Andrew Greenspan

Andrew Ace Greenspan | Singer-Songwriter, Motivational Speaker & Voice of Recovery

Andrew Ace Greenspan is a singer-songwriter and motivational speaker from Nyack, New York, whose music draws from classic pop-rock influences. Now 34 years old, Andrew has been playing piano and singing since the age of four. He is on the autism spectrum and brings a deeply authentic perspective to both his music and his message.

In early 2024, Andrew entered recovery and is now over one year sober. He is currently pursuing a new album, Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough, inspired by his personal journey overcoming addiction, mental health and developmental challenges, and chronic neurological pain. Throughout 2024, Andrew began writing powerful new music centered on healing and recovery, spending eight months in the studio recording, mixing, and mastering all instrumentation and production, continuing into 2025.

Today, Andrew performs his original music with the goal of healing others who are struggling in all forms of pain. Through his artistry, he demonstrates that with hope, prayer, and perseverance, it is possible to “live rough and hang tough.”

Sample Song List

Billy Joel

🎵 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
🎵 New York State of Mind
🎵 She’s Got a Way
🎵 Piano Man
🎵 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
🎵 My Life
🎵 Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
🎵 Uptown Girl
🎵 Honesty
🎵 Vienna

Elton John

🎵 I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues
🎵 Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
🎵 Can You Feel the Love Tonight
🎵 Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
🎵 Bennie and the Jets
🎵 Candle in the Wind
🎵 I’m Still Standing
🎵 Crocodile Rock
🎵 The Bitch Is Back
🎵 Rocket Man
🎵 Tiny Dancer
🎵 Your Song

The Beatles

🎵 With a Little Help from My Friends
🎵 Here Comes the Sun
🎵 Hey Jude
🎵 Let It Be

John Lennon

🎵 Imagine

Queen

🎵 Don’t Stop Me Now
🎵 Somebody to Love

Journey

🎵 Don’t Stop Believin’

Imagine Dragons

🎵 Radioactive
🎵 It’s Time
🎵 Demons

Ed Sheeran

🎵 Photograph

Maroon 5

🎵 This Love

Train

🎵 Drops of Jupiter

Coldplay

🎵 Fix You

Daniel Powter

🎵 Bad Day

Holiday Songs

🎵 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
🎵 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
🎵 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
🎵 All I Want for Christmas Is You
🎵 You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
🎵 A Holly Jolly Christmas
🎵 Frosty the Snowman
🎵 Run Rudolph Run
🎵 Jingle Bell Rock
🎵 Feliz Navidad
🎵 Jingle Bells
🎵 Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Andrew Ace Originals

🎵 Beautiful — Single (2025)

Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough — LP (2024)
🎵 Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough
🎵 Hope to See You Again
🎵 Bury Your Pains Away
🎵 Speed of Light
🎵 Life Is a Song
🎵 Dreaming
🎵 I’ve Tried

Daybreak — LP (2013)
🎵 Hardest Part Is Saying Goodbye
🎵 Something I Haven’t Got Today
🎵 Sunshine in Your Eyes
🎵 Life Behind Bars
🎵 Believe in Me
🎵 Daybreak

Elected Kings — EP (2013)
🎵 Burning Bright
🎵 Ready to Fall
🎵 Poison

SINGER

Anna Felice Darmiento

Anna Felice – Spreading Happiness Through Music

Anna Felice is a singer, songwriter, and cover artist from the greater New Jersey area. With a soprano voice trained in classical music and infused with pop technique, she combines a full, rich sound with captivating performances that leave a lasting impression.

She has performed solo with tracks at various venues, including local farmers markets and the Sheraton Hotel in Edison. Anna has also volunteered with Sing for Hope, bringing music to hospitals and senior centers.

In addition to her solo work, Anna performs as part of an acoustic duo, holding a standing residency at Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas in Clifton. She also entertains at bars, restaurants, private parties, and events across the Garden State.

When asked why she loves to sing, Anna shares: “It’s the positive connection between people, through music, that makes me feel most happy and fulfilled.”

Sample Song List:

✨ The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There
✨ Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
✨ Dolly Parton – Jolene
✨ Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel
✨ The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
✨ Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock
✨ Hank Williams – Cold, Cold Heart
✨ Dusty Springfield – Son of a Preacher Man
✨ Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time
✨ Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
✨ The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
✨ Amy Winehouse – Valerie
✨ Sade – Smooth Operator
✨ Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
✨ Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon
✨ Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind
✨ The Temptations – My Girl

SINGER, DJ, LECTURER

April Kelly

Music that makes you feel good.

April Kelly is a lively, upbeat, and funny singer and entertainer who loves bringing joy to people. She specializes in sing-alongs and incorporates a requests segment to engage all clients, reflecting her deep passion for making people happy.

Sample Song List:
December 1963
Be my baby
Build me up buttercup
Flowers
How will I know
Zing went the strings
Sweet Caroline
La bamba
Don’t worry be happy

I have plenty of upbeat, fun songs, though I also include a few slower ones. However, I always keep the energy lively!

SINGER

Barbara Weikamp with Nick Dunn

Characters in costume, performing your all time favorites.

A true performance chameleon, Barbara brings to life Broadway’s classic famous females and popular superstar singers. Husband Nick Dunn plays supporting parts and serves as MC. Barbara has pursued an extensive and wide ranging career in entertainment. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she has performed at the Burt Reynold’s Dinner Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Walt Disney World’s Hoop Dee Doo Revue, to name but a few. She spent six years performing on Cruise Ships venturing thru the Seven Seas. Since moving to Pennsylvania with her husband, Nick Dunn, Barbara continues to create, produce and perform various One Woman Shows. 

Sample Song List:
•  The Sound of Music – Julie Andrews
•  Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ – Gordon MacRae (Oklahoma!)
•  If I Loved You – John Raitt and Jan Clayton (Carousel)
•  I Could Have Danced All Night – Julie Andrews (My Fair Lady)
•  Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland (The Wizard of Oz)
•  Crazy – Patsy Cline
•  Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
•  White Christmas – Bing Crosby
•  New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “They loved Barb and Company last night!”

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Barry and Richie

A night of great songs and Impressions

Barry and Richie perform songs from all decades. The impression performed Johnny Mathis, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole and many others will keep people talking for a long time.

Sample Song List:

• Misty
• San Francisco
• Under My Skin
• My Eyes Adored You
• Sabor a Mi
• The Summer Wind
• Up on the Roof
• Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
• and many more

SINGER, BANJO, GUITAR, UKELELE

Beth Mead

Upbeat, delightfully engaging, and familiar songs

She is a charming and engaging personality. Her upbeat repertoire is drawn from the Great American Songbook, Big Band, Swing music, Western Swing, and country, bluegrass and pop hits of the past and present. With her diverse range of music, she can cater to any audience, from the young to the young at heart.

Sample Song List:

• At Last – Etta James

• God Bless America – Kate Smith

• Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin

• Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood

• I Heard It Through the Grapevine – Gladys Knight & the Pips

• Who Knew – P!nk

• When Will I Be Loved – Linda Ronstadt

• Let’s Fall in Love – Diana Krall

• O Holy Night – Various Artists

SINGER, GUITAR

Bob Tomlinson

Classic Hits From 50’s and 60’s 

As a professional entertainer since the 1980’s, Bob has shared his musical talents countless venues for people of all ages. He especially takes pride in performing for our Senior friends! He specializes in songs from the 50’s and 60’s playing hits from the likes of Elvis, The Platters, Ricky Nelson & The Beatles to name a few. He has been called “The Human Jukebox” for his ability to play all the tunes by memory which allows him to engage with the residents and will leave them smiling and asking for more!! 

Sample Song List:

• Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head – B.J. Thomas

• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

• Only You – The Platters

• King of the Road – Roger Miller

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• Love Potion No. 9 – The Clovers

• My Girl – The Temptations

• I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Tony Bennett

• With a Little Help from My Friends – The Beatles

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “He was great!”
• “Bob Tomlinson came to our building for residents absolutely loved him. He did a great array of songs and was just friendly and personable. We would love to have him back. I know I booked most of the dates I needed but I might find another occasion to have him if he is free. Having you take over booking our entertainment has been the best thing I ever did. I don’t worry about if the entertainer will be good, seems they all are.”

SINGER, GUITAR

Brian Smith

SINGER, ACCOUSTIC GUITAR

Carolyn Douthat

One-Woman Band with Versatile Vocals & Dynamic Guitar

Carolyn Douthat is a talented one-woman band who brings passion and energy to every performance. With evocative guitar playing, versatile vocals, and even the occasional foot tambourine, she creates a full and engaging live music experience.

Drawing from a broad musical background with styles ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Madonna, Carolyn offers varied and exciting entertainment that can be tailored to any event.

SINGER

Cathy Thornton

An unforgettable musical performance

Cathy is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose voice evokes the timeless charm of Linda Ronstadt. Specializing in rock, pop, blues, soul, and ’70s funk, she brings energy and passion to every performance, creating an infectious atmosphere that gets audiences moving and reminiscing. With a deep love for the classics, Cathy delivers heartfelt renditions of beloved songs that transport seniors back to their favorite musical memories. Her engaging presence and powerful vocal delivery ensure that every performance is not just a show, but a shared celebration of music’s power to connect and uplift.

Sample Song List:

• “At Last” – Etta James

• “God Bless America” – Kate Smith

• “Chain of Fools” – Aretha Franklin

• “Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood

• “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – Gladys Knight & The Pips

• “Who Knew” – P!nk

• “When Will I Be Loved” – Linda Ronstadt

• “Let’s Fall in Love” – Diana Krall

• “O Holy Night” – Various Artists

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Charley Anderson

Charley Anderson: Versatile Vocalist and Pianist

Charley Anderson is a vocalist and pianist from Toms River, New Jersey. For over thirty years, he has performed five to six nights a week at clubs, resorts, and on cruise ships. He has worked with popular bands including The T-Birds, Celebration Band, and Band of Gold, an eight-piece wedding and corporate group.

More recently, Charley has developed several duo projects and performs as a one-man band in senior communities with Mo Better Entertainment.

INSTRUMENTALIST - VIOLIN, VIOLA

Chris Dahlke

A Personable and Talented Instrumentalist

Chris Dahlke is a composer and classically trained violinist and violist from the suburbs of Philadelphia. He finds deep fulfillment in sharing music and spreading the joy of communal performance wherever possible.

Drawing from a lifetime of dedicated study and rigorous performance experience, Chris has built a vast, versatile repertoire. This extensive musical foundation allows him to meticulously curate the perfect atmosphere for any setting, ensuring every concert is a unique and resonant experience.

Sample Song List:

🎵 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major – Johann Sebastian Bach

🎵 Selected Irish Jigs and Reels – Traditional

🎵 Suite Hébraïque – Ernest Bloch

🎵 Viola Concerto – William Walton

🎵 Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11, No. 4 – Paul Hindemith

SINGER, INSTRUMENTALIST, BANDS/ENSEMBLES

Christopher Hoyle (JCX Music)

Chris Covers All Eras of Songs, with Humor!

Sample Song List

• Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

• Fever – Peggy Lee

• These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra

• Yesterday – The Beatles

• Let It Be Me – The Everly Brothers

• The Way We Were – Barbra Streisand

• Moon River – Andy Williams

• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

SINGER

Courtney’s Carolers

✨ Celebrating 20 Years of Holiday Harmony with Courtney’s Carolers! ✨

This year marks Courtney’s Carolers’ 20th year in business! Our singers will arrive in full Victorian costume and perform your favorite Christmas classics in beautiful three-part harmony. Courtney’s Carolers will make your event warm and bright, creating lasting memories for you and your guests.

SINGER, GUITAR

David T Blair

Singer Guitarist Solo with Tracks 

Sample Song List

• New York – Frank Sinatra

• Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

• The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens

• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

• Can’t Help Myself – The Four Tops

• Celebration – Kool & the Gang

• Country Roads – John Denver

• Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

• Your Song – Elton John

SINGER

Deb De Lucca

Female vocalist with a huge repertoire!

I am a full time professional singer who loves many genres of music. I bring my music tracks with me which allows me to cover music from big band to country to classic rock! I’m good with requests and ‘theme’ parties.

Sample Song List

• Love and Marriage – Frank Sinatra

• My Girl – The Temptations

• Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets

• That’s Amore – Dean Martin

• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

• Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

• You’re a Grand Old Flag – George M. Cohan

• Hey, Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams Sr.

• Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain & Tennille

• Be My Baby – The Ronettes

CLARINET, ACCORDION, PERCUSSION, VOICE, KEYBOARD, MELODICA

Dena Ressler & T-Klez

Fine klezmer music played with spirit and love!

Rooted firmly in 19th and 20th century traditional klezmer (Eastern European Jewish) music repertoire with deep bows to Hasidic traditions, T-Klez plays a full gamut of tasty tunes. Their sound is singularly joyful and masterful. They are sure to include audience participation and sing-along pieces in concerts for seniors – and each piece or medley is accompanied by a brief historical or biographical introduction, which heightens the meaning of the selection.

Sample Song List:

• Julinka – Waltz by Ray Musiker

• Flatbush Waltz – By Andy Statman

• Der Heyser Bulgar – By Naftule Brandwein

• Tumbalalaika – Popular Yiddish folk song

• Gasn Nign – A Romanian hora popularized by Brandwein and Max Epstein

• Ety Chornye Glaza (“These Dark Eyes”) – Russian tango

• Ikh Hob Dikh Tzufil Lib (“I Love You Too Much”) – Yiddish theater ballad

• Belmonter Waltz, Hora, & Freylekhs – A 21st-century original suite

• Zigaynisher – By Emil Kroiter (from Bessarabia, now in Haifa)

• Hasidic Marches Suite

SINGER, GUITAR

Dennis Rogers

Smooth jazz R&B and gospel

I was signed to TK Disco Records in 1977, where I released two songs, It’s You Girl and Moon Ride, as the lead singer and songwriter. Both tracks can be found on YouTube under Universal Love. In 1978, I contributed to Barbara Mason’s album, I Am Your Woman, She Is Your Wife. I also worked with Dap Sugar Willie from North Philly on live projects for Philadelphia International Records. Additionally, I played guitar for the Philadelphia-based group, The Love Committee, during the seventies.

Sample Song List:

• Drift Away – Dobie Gray
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
• Lovely Day – Bill Withers
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “The residents were dancing and having a great time. Dennis is very talented and professional.”
• “He was very friendly with the residents and staff. Stayed engaged and asked for suggestions. Enjoyed by all. “
• “He was PHENOMENAL!!!! 10 OUT OF 10!”
• “Residents left me voicemails complimenting him and expressing their desire for him to return. They mentioned that he was friendly and talkative, and the staff also noted that he was talented.”

DJ

DJ Hollywood

Philadelphia native, Everett Jackson has been entertaining party goers, and fans for over a decade. With a passion for entertaining, he uses his high energy and charisma to keep people of all ages pumped up. Everett has worked on television with CBS/CW as an on air-personality, and has made several other television and movie appearances over the years. He continues to work in the top nightclubs and events around the tristate and big cities like Las Vegas. You can even catch him on the radio Q102 Philly or the number one media streaming platform iHeartRadio.

Sample Song List:

• “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
• “In the Mood” – Glenn Miller
• “Runaround Sue” – Dion
• “The Electric Slide” – Marcia Griffiths
• “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
• “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
• “This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
• “Old Time Rock and Roll” – Bob Seger

SINGER, PIANO

Dorothy Westgate

Solo piano and vocal performance—interactive or background music—from the first eight decades of the 20th century.

She sings and plays piano, performing solo or with a Dixieland band, featuring music from 1848 to the 1970s.

Sample Song List:

• Oh! Susanna – Stephen Foster
• Home on the Range – Traditional Folk Song
• Alexander’s Ragtime Band – Irving Berlin
• Where or When – Rodgers and Hart
• Blue Skies – Irving Berlin
• I’ve Got Rhythm – George Gershwin
• It’s Been a Long, Long Time – Harry James
• Tuxedo Junction – Glenn Miller
• The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
• I Love Paris – Cole Porter
• In the Still of the Night – Cole Porter
• Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters
• You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Johnny Marks
• God Bless America – Irving Berlin

VIOLIN

Eamon Dingle

Strings of Emotion

As a passionate musician with a heart for sharing joy through music, Eamon specializes in performing violin and guitar. With a repertoire that spans timeless classics and beloved melodies. He strives to leave each listener with a smile.

Sample Song List:

• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley

• “Ashokan Farewell” – Jay Ungar

• “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles

• “Take the ‘A’ Train” – Duke Ellington

• “La Bamba” – Ritchie Valens

• “’O Sole Mio” – Traditional Italian

• “Freylekhs” – Traditional Klezmer (Jewish)

• “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” – Johann Sebastian Bach

• “The Cliffs of Moher” – Traditional Irish Fiddle Tune

• “Arkansas Traveler” – Traditional Country/Bluegrass

• “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5

DANCER

Edward Alligier

Bringing the Magic to Your Celebration | Premier Character Entertainment in New Jersey

We bring the magic to your celebration!

We specialize in party characters, including beloved children’s cartoon favorites, princess look-alikes, superhero entertainers, and mascot characters—perfect for meet-and-greets, birthday parties, and special events.

Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for kids and families alike. Whether it’s a superhero-themed party, a royal princess visit, or a cozy sleepover celebration, we deliver the highest quality entertainment with professionalism and heart.

Based in New Jersey, we are proud to be your go-to destination for character entertainment, serving families locally and throughout the tri-state area. We’re open seven days a week and ready to make your next event truly magical and memorable.

SINGER

Elena Smith

Elena Smith | A Passionate Singer with Heart, Talent & Compassion

Elena Smith is a New York City– and Long Island–based actor, singer, dancer, and musician with experience across both stage and screen. She performs in a wide range of genres, including musical theatre, pop/rock, and jazz, and has extensive experience as a live vocalist with bands for weddings, events, and other performances.

Elena is a former member of The Fordham University Satin Dolls (an all-female a cappella group), Schola Cantorum (church choir), and several jazz ensembles as a featured vocalist. She is also the lead singer of the rock band Sam’s Last Dance.

Currently, Elena works with adults and seniors with special needs on Long Island, teaching Music & Movement, Sing & Sound, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, and Yoga & Meditation classes. While she is deeply passionate about music, she is even more dedicated to using her talents to bring joy, comfort, and peace to those around her—particularly populations that benefit from extra care and nurture, including senior citizens, children, and individuals with disabilities.

Elena fosters a supportive and encouraging environment in all of her classes and performances, leading with kindness, warmth, and compassion.

Sample Song List

🎵 Valerie — Amy Winehouse
🎵 Respect — Aretha Franklin
🎵 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman — Aretha Franklin
🎵 Yesterday — The Beatles
🎵 New York State of Mind — Billy Joel
🎵 Rhiannon — Fleetwood Mac
🎵 December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) — The Four Seasons
🎵 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli
🎵 Good Times Bad Times — Led Zeppelin
🎵 Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) — Stevie Wonder
🎵 How Will I Know — Whitney Houston

VIOLIN

Francine Bloom

A Violinist For All Occasions

Francine Bloom, based in Manalapan, NJ, is active as a violinist throughout the state. She began her studies at an early age, eventually graduating with a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington. She performs regularly with Boheme Opera NJ, New Jersey Capital Philharmonic, Riverside Symphonia, and Bravura Philharmonic. Additionally, Francine works with Ceremonious Strings and Romanza Music as a chamber musician, playing as either a soloist or ensemble member. Francine maintains an active private teaching studio for all ages, having coached many students into prominent youth orchestras.

Sample Song List:

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
• All of Me – John Legend
• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
• All I Ask of You – Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera)
• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
• Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John

SINGER, GUITAR, DUO

Front Porch Swing

Introducing FRONT PORCH SWING: A dynamic musical duo with 25 years of shared expertise. John and Beth blend gorgeous vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele to create lively and thoughtful duets. Their repertoire spans Western Swing, American Songbook Standards, Tin Pan Alley, and 50s/60s pop, offering a diverse, lighthearted, and informative musical experience. Join them on a nostalgic journey through the heart of Americana!

🎶 Front Porch Swing Songs

From the 1930s:

• Ain’t She Sweet – Milton Ager & Jack Yellen (popularized by Gene Austin, later by The Beatles)

• Bye Bye Blues – Bert Lown (instrumental versions by Les Paul & Mary Ford)

• Lady Be Good – George & Ira Gershwin (popular version by Ella Fitzgerald)

• All of Me – Billie Holiday / Louis Armstrong

• Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ozzie Nelson / Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong / The Mamas & The Papas

• It’s Only a Paper Moon – Nat King Cole / Ella Fitzgerald

From the 1940s:

• Sentimental Journey – Doris Day with Les Brown & His Band of Renown

• I’m Beginning to See the Light – Duke Ellington / Ella Fitzgerald

• Glow Worm – The Mills Brothers

• Bei Mir Bist Du Schön – The Andrews Sisters

From the 1950s:

• All I Have to Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers

• Sway – Dean Martin

• Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams

• Tennessee Waltz – Patti Page

• You Don’t Matter Anymore – Buddy Holly (Note: Correct title is “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”)

From the 1960s:

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

• Blame It on the Bossa Nova – Eydie Gormé

• Till There Was You – Meredith Willson (from The Music Man, covered by The Beatles)

• Me and Bobby McGee – Kris Kristofferson / Janis Joplin

• Silver Threads and Golden Needles – Wanda Jackson / The Springfields / Linda Ronstadt

Miscellaneous:

• Cowboy Songs – (e.g., Home on the Range, Back in the Saddle Again – Gene Autry)

• Folk Favorites – (e.g., This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie, If I Had a Hammer – Pete Seeger)

• Bluegrass – (e.g., Rocky Top – The Osborne Brothers, Foggy Mountain Breakdown – Earl Scruggs)

• Mummers – (Philadelphia string band-style tunes)

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Residents were especially in awe of Front Porch Swing. Several of them said they were the best we’ve ever had in the building, and even more were urging me to bring them back. Thank you so much for connecting us with them. They brought our residents so much joy!”
• “Front Porch Swing was very good. They arrived on time, set up in time, and had a very nice selection of holiday tunes. I could tell they enjoyed playing for the large audience that we had here on Friday that evening. They even wore festive holiday themed outfits.”

SINGER, PIANO, BASS TRIO

Greg Sunderland Trio

American songbook trio

Greg Sunderland Trio has recorded and performed with Lauryn Hill, Billy Corgan, Matt Sweeney, Chavez, Joshua Redman, Vic Juris, the Fox News Network theme song, and many more. Keyboardist Mark Mitchell has recorded and performed with Luther Vandros, Regina Bell, Stevie Wonder and many others. Bassist David Kingsnorth is a member of the Elliott Zigmund group and is on the faculty of the Montclair State music program.

Sample Song List:
Imagine (John Lennon)
I left My Heart In San Francisco (Tony Bennett)
My Way (Frank Sinatra)
Sunny Side of the Street(Louis Armstrong)
Crazy (Willie Nelson)
New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)
Fools Rush In (Elvis)
Yesterday (the Beatles)
Moon River (Andy Williams)
Wonder Wall (Oasis)

SINGER, GUITAR

Gregory Schwemler

Little guy, huge Fun!

A wonderful mix of music, stories and humor, Greg breaks the fourth wall down and welcomes his audience into the experience.

Sample Song List:

• Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love

• Simon & Garfunkel – Mrs. Robinson

• Eagles – Desperado

• Bread – Make It with You

• James Taylor – Fire and Rain

• The Drifters – Under the Boardwalk

• Les Misérables (Musical) – I Dreamed a Dream

• America – A Horse with No Name

• Bill Haley & His Comets – Rock Around the Clock

• Jerry Jeff Walker – Mr. Bojangles

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Hank Machuga

Meet Hank – The Piano Man with Heart, Humor, and Timeless Tunes

Hank is a talented piano player and singer who loves performing a wide variety of music, including songs by Sinatra, James Taylor, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and Jimmy Buffett, as well as favorites from the ’50s and ’60s. Known for his light-hearted humor and engaging presence, Hank brings spontaneity and joy to every performance.

🎵 Sample Song List:

✨ “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
✨ “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
✨ “L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
✨ “All My Loving” – The Beatles
✨ “You’ve Got a Friend” – James Taylor
✨ “Margaritaville” – Jimmy Buffett
✨ “Drift Away” – Dobie Gray
✨ “You Send Me” – Sam Cooke
✨ “Blueberry Hill” – Fats Domino
✨ “God Bless the U.S.A.” – Lee Greenwood
✨ “Summer Wind” – Frank Sinatra
✨ “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“I got fantastic feedback about Hank. Everyone had a blast and were very much involved throughout the performance.”

“I got some nice feedback about Hank! We would like to have him back !”

SINGER, PIANO

Harrison Strunk

🎶 Elevate Your Event with Harry Strunk Music — The Ultimate One-Man Band Experience!

Looking for the perfect musical entertainment for your next event? Look no further than Harry Strunk Music! Harry is a talented one-man band and singing pianist who brings classic hits to life at any occasion.

With a passion for iconic artists like The Beatles, Elton John, The Eagles, and Billy Joel, Harry’s performances never fail to impress. His love for all genres shines through in his soulful voice and exceptional musicianship. Whether you’re ready to rock out, sway to the blues, or groove to contemporary hits, Harry offers something for every audience.

Harry’s musical talent has been recognized since high school, earning him scholarships to prestigious music programs such as Berklee College of Music and Jazz House Kids. He recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in Performance from William Paterson University. He has performed at venues across the East Coast and shared the stage with renowned artists including Glenn Burtnik and Ledisi.

Book Harry Strunk Music for your next event and give your guests an unforgettable musical experience. With his remarkable skills and captivating performances, Harry is sure to leave your audience wanting more.

Sample Song List:

🎵 Billy Joel – “Piano Man”
🎵 Elton John – “Rocket Man”
🎵 John Denver – “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
🎵 Louis Armstrong – “What a Wonderful World”
🎵 Seal – “Kiss from a Rose”
🎵 Stevie Ray Vaughan – “Look at Little Sister”
🎵 Blind Faith – “Can’t Find My Way Home”
🎵 Bob Marley – “Redemption Song”
🎵 John Legend – “Say”
🎵 Paul McCartney – “My Love”
🎵 Procol Harum – “A Whiter Shade of Pale”
🎵 The Beatles – “All My Loving”
🎵 The Rolling Stones – “Ruby Tuesday”
🎵 U2 – “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

LECTURER

Helena Swanicke

As a dedicated professor with over 30 years of experience teaching undergraduates and
contributing to college committees, I strive to inspire and engage an audience deeply with literature,
film, and art. I emphasize critical thinking and encourage meaningful analysis through innovative
teaching methods. My strong communication skills and enthusiasm have been consistently
praised in classroom evaluations conducted by the English Department Chairs. I have been a
member of the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees since October 2019.

EDUCATION
• D.Litt. Degree, Drew University, Madison, NJ, May 2016
• M.Litt. Degree, Drew University, Madison, NJ, May 2003
• M.A. Degree, Concordia University, River Forest, IL, May 1987
• B.S. Degree, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 1976
• Additional graduate courses from DePaul University in Chicago, IL and Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

SINGER, PIANO

Holly Gash

Holly Gash | International Soprano & Versatile Vocal Artist

International soprano Holly Gash has graced stages throughout Central America, the United States, and Italy, performing more than 30 leading roles in operas and musicals since 2003. Her favorite roles include Tosca, Madama Butterfly, several Verdi heroines, and Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.

Over the past decade, much of Ms. Gash’s work has been centered in the Philadelphia and Bucks County areas, where she has appeared in operas and concerts and performed as a featured soloist with various regional symphonies. In 2024, she relocated from Yardley to New York City to expand her performance opportunities and broaden her repertoire into jazz.

Ms. Gash holds undergraduate degrees in Music Therapy and Clarinet Performance, as well as a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Arkansas.

Sample Song List

🎵 It Never Was You — Kurt Weill
🎵 Deep River — Traditional Spiritual
🎵 As If We Never Said Goodbye — Andrew Lloyd Webber
🎵 Youkali — Kurt Weill
🎵 Siete Canciones Populares Españolas — Manuel de Falla
🎵 Ride On, King Jesus — Traditional Spiritual
🎵 I Want Magic — Cy Coleman
🎵 My Day — R. Nathaniel Dett
🎵 Bésame Mucho — Consuelo Velázquez
🎵 Let There Be Love — Sammy Cahn & Ian Grant

SINGER

Ingrid Gibson

Ingrid Gibson | A One-Woman Tribute to Jazz, Pop & Soul Divas

Vocalist Ingrid Gibson presents a one-woman tribute to the great jazz and pop crooners of the past 100 years. A young and exceptionally talented jazz, pop, and soul singer, Ingrid captures the essence of—and pays homage to—legendary voices ranging from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan to contemporary icons such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Carole King—along with many other great singers of yesterday and today.

Through her artistry, soulful voice, and extraordinary musicianship, Ingrid guides listeners through the emotional depth of each song, honoring the original artists and songwriters exactly as they intended.

Sample Song List

🎵 Fever — Peggy Lee
🎵 They Can’t Take That Away from Me — Ella Fitzgerald
🎵 Moondance — Van Morrison
🎵 Blue Skies — Ella Fitzgerald
🎵 Lovefool — The Cardigans
🎵 My Baby Just Cares for Me — Nina Simone
🎵 This Magic Moment — The Drifters
🎵 Social Call — Betty Carter
🎵 Lose Control — Teddy Swims
🎵 Summertime — Ella Fitzgerald
🎵 I Feel Pretty — Leonard Bernstein
🎵 Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley
🎵 Someone Like You — Adele
🎵 Back to Black — Amy Winehouse
🎵 Vienna — Billy Joel
🎵 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Elton John
🎵 Feeling Good — Nina Simone
🎵 Darn That Dream — Ella Fitzgerald
🎵 Misty — Erroll Garner
🎵 You Don’t Know What Love Is — Billie Holiday
🎵 Cheek to Cheek — Ella Fitzgerald
🎵 Cry Me a River — Julie London

SINGER, VIOLIN, PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLA, CELLO

Jade Anaiah Wesley

A Voice and her Violin

Jade Wesley is a vocalist and violinist who excels in a variety of musical styles. She creates a warm and engaging atmosphere for all audiences. Wesley tailors each performance to suit the preferences of her listeners, providing a personal touch that enhances emotional well-being and fosters connection. Whether performing in senior living homes or at private events, her music sparks joy, evokes memories, and uplifts spirits, making her an ideal choice for enriching the lives of older adults.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

✨ “Jade was wonderful. The residents loved her, and we would love to have her back at any time.”

✨ “The residents really loved Jade; she was very interactive with them.”

✨ “She is amazing!”

✨ “First let me give you guys a huge thank you for your recommendation of Jade for our pre-Mother’s Day event. She was absolutely phenomenal and just simply perfect for the event so thank you guys tremendously for that referral. ”

Sample Song List:

• Etta James – At Last

• Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline

• Ben E. King – Stand by Me

• Tina Turner – Proud Mary

• Ray Charles – Georgia on My Mind

• Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love with You

• Frankie Valli – Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You

• Bill Withers – Lovely Day

• Frank Sinatra – My Way

• Frank Sinatra – New York, New York

SINGER

Jason Wingerter The Blue-Eyed Balladeer

A One-Man Show Performing Your Favorite Crooner Songs From Yesteryear…

With professional equipment and over 30 years of experience, The Blue-Eyed Balladeer brings his versatility and showmanship to any and all of his performances. Equipped with a vast cover song catalogue, The Blue-Eyed Balladeer is sure to make any event a memorable experience.

Sample Song List:

• Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra

• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

• Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin

• Roses Are Red (My Love) – Bobby Vinton

• After the Lovin’ – Engelbert Humperdinck

• Spanish Eyes – Engelbert Humperdinck

• Can’t Help Falling in Love with You – Elvis Presley

• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

• Everybody Loves Somebody – Dean Martin

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

• Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole

• Quando, Quando, Quando – Engelbert Humperdinck

• King of the Road – Roger Miller

• Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra

• Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Great entertainer residents loved him”
• “He was great as always :)”
• “This is the second time we had Jason perform for us the community just loves his performance he receives 10 across the board!”
• “As usual….OUTSTANDING! The residents even made us go up to him at the end and tell him how much they enjoyed it and that he is a “keeper”. We had one memory care resident that gave him the biggest hug and she did not want to let him go…he sang with her around his neck….so cute. I’ll send pics. We love him.”
• “One of the best entertainers we had so far”
• “We’d love to have him back here with our residents!”
• “The residents really enjoyed it. Thank you!”
• “We just recently had Jason Wingerter perform and the residents LOVED him!”

SINGER, GUITAR

Jay Tango

JJ Tango – Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist

JJ Tango is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who performs regularly throughout the Central Jersey area. Trained at Berklee College of Music, he brings his talent to the stage as a soloist, in a duo, and with full bands.

Sample Song List

🎵 “Starting Over” – Chris Stapleton
🎵 “Jack and Diane” – John Cougar Mellencamp
🎵 “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles
🎵 “Tin Man” – America
🎵 “She’s Always a Woman” – Billy Joel
🎵 “You and Tequila” – Kenny Chesney
🎵 “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – Eagles
🎵 “Into the Mystic” – Van Morrison
🎵 [Song Title Pending] – Kenny Chesney
🎵 [Song Title Pending] – Chicago

SINGER, PIANO

JC Keys 

Solo piano player who plays all kinds of music.

Sample Song List:

• “Piano Man” – Billy Joel

• “Don’t Ask Me Why” – Billy Joel

• “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra

• “Summer Wind” – Frank Sinatra

• “Great Balls of Fire” – Jerry Lee Lewis

• “Tiny Dancer” – Elton John

• “Crocodile Rock” – Elton John

• “Can’t Smile Without You” – Barry Manilow

• “Easy” – Lionel Richie

• “Sailing” – Christopher Cross

• “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” – Rupert Holmes

• “Under the Boardwalk” – The Drifters

SINGER, INSTRUMENTALIST

Jeff DeSmedt (Big Jeff)

Sample Song List:

• “Red River Valley”
• “Margaritaville” – Jimmy Buffett
• “Waltzing Matilda”
• “Country Roads” – John Denver
• “Hey, Good-Lookin'” – Hank Williams
• “My Favorite Things” – John Coltrane
• “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
• “Blue Suede Shoes” – Elvis Presley
• “Irene Goodnight”

Singer, Tribute Artist

Jeff Krick Jr.

At only 26 Years Old, Jeff Krick, Jr. is one of the most successful and endearing “Elvis Tribute Artists” in the country. In 2016, at only 19, Jeff placed as high as #6 in the entire world at the prestigious “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest” and in the Top 10 at the “Images of the King Contest” in Elvis’ hometown of Memphis. Jeff comes from a very musical family. Hailing from Reading PA, Jeff began singing before he was able to talk and has been performing professionally since age 16. Jeff not only has THE LOOK but also THE SOUND.

🎶 Sample Song List: Elvis Presley Favorites & Gospel Classics

• Don’t Be Cruel

• Hound Dog

• Heartbreak Hotel

• Love Me Tender

• (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

• Blue Suede Shoes

• That’s All Right, Mama

• How Great Thou Art

• Amazing Grace

• Peace in the Valley

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“Just let me tell you — Jeff was worth the wait! He was fabulous!”

“The residents really enjoyed Jeff’s performance last night. I’d love to schedule him for our “Cruise to Hawaii” week.”

LECTURER

Jesse Pudles

Jesse Pudles – CEO, Culture Shaper, and Storytelling Advocate

Jesse Pudles is a CEO, culture shaper, and speaker who makes theatre and storytelling accessible to all through meaningful, memorable experiences. As the founder of SpotCorp Events, Jesse has collaborated with teams across various industries, helping leaders and employees discover the power of play and storytelling to transform community culture and enhance psychological safety.

Recently, Jesse developed a program that empowers seniors to use their own stories and turn them into creative, meaningful expressions—most notably through programming for Sunrise Senior Living. He was also a featured speaker for the National Aging in Place Council, where he shared insights on creativity, connection, and well-being among seniors.

Jesse’s goal with every talk is to leave audiences not only inspired but also equipped with practical tools to help seniors feel less isolated, engage in artistic expression that can support cognitive health, and remind them that their voices and stories truly matter.

SINGER, GUITAR

Jo Wymer (The Jo Wymer Trio)

Award Wining, Grammy Balloted Performer & Songwriter

Jo Wymer currently hails from Freehold, New Jersey.  Jo is a two-time JAM AWARD winner, a two-time AMA award winner, and a two-time NAPW WOMAN OF THE YEAR award winner (2013 and 2014). Two time Grammy balloted singer/songwriter.

Jo’s most recent project was produced by two-time Grammy WINNER Marc Swersky.

Jo’s music can be heard on Spotify and over 250+ terrestrial radio stations across the U.S., UK, and Belgium. Her original music has been heard on national TV shows such as; SONS OF ANARCHY, THE AFFAIR, THE 100, REIGN, HARLOTS, ROOKIE BLUE, TRUE BLOOD and FOX NACSAR Sunday.

Sample Song List:

• Peggy Lee – Fever

• Diana Krall – Cry Me A River, Route 66

• Lady Gaga – Shallow, Poker Face

• Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On, Sexual Healing, What’s Going On

• Bob Seger – Old Time Rock and Roll, Night Moves, Hollywood Nights

• Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey, I Probably Should Leave, White Horse

• Bruno Mars – Count On Me, Locked Out of Heaven, Marry You

• Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Respect

• Dolly Parton – 9 to 5, Jolene

• Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Wildflowers

• Miley Cyrus – Flowers

• Billy Joel – Only the Good Die Young, New York State of Mind, Vienna

SINGER, PIANO, GUITAR

Joe Cahill

A singer songwriter who specializes in jazz piano

He is an award-winning composer, director, pianist, and singer based in New York City. His music is versatile and spans multiple genres including jazz, hip-hop, electronic, orchestral, and musical theatre. He takes new and old

Sample Song List:
New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
Kill Bill (Jazz adaptation) – SZA
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Saturday in the Park – Chicago
My Girl – The Temptations
Rocket Man – Elton John
Drops of Jupiter – Train
Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Sympathy for the Devil – Rolling Stones

Vocalist, Keyboards

Joe Marchetti

Joe Marchetti performs sing along classics for all ages. His entertaining style of inter-acting with the audience has everyone singing, clapping and partying along. Besides his solo work, Joe has worked with the Dueling Pianos out of Philadelphia since 1990 and has also worked with various bands from the Tri-state area.

Joe has been doing numerous senior living community events in the past few years. Joe says, “When I see smiles on their faces, taping their feet, singing or dancing, it makes me feel good through the energy and joy of music I’m adding fun to their day.” Also Joe does a lot of work on the piano and singing as a soloist, and works with the Dueling Pianos.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “He was upbeat, they were dancing and clapping and everyone liked him. “
• “Our residents LOVED Joe Marchetti yesterday. He was incredible. I’d like to book him again.”
• “The show was amazing!”
• “Joe Marchetti was fantastic!”

SINGER, PIANO

John Creighton

🎶 Timeless Tunes & Heartfelt Grooves: The Music of John 🎶

A lifelong musician and educator, John brings decades of experience and a deep love for classic music to every performance. Having toured across the U.S. as a musician and formally studied music, he combines professional skill with genuine warmth and connection. With over 20 years of experience on piano and 19 years on guitar, John writes, records, and performs music that spans generations.

Currently performing with local cover acts throughout New Jersey, he specializes in classic rock, blues, soul, R&B, and oldies—songs that bring back cherished memories and get everyone singing along. Perfect for senior communities and special events, John’s shows are filled with familiar favorites, heartfelt stories, and the joy of live music that never goes out of style.

Sample Song List:

🎵 “L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
🎵 “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
🎵 “Just the Way You Are” – Billy Joel
🎵 “Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
🎵 “Stand by Me” – Ben E. King
🎵 “Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
🎵 “A Change Is Gonna Come” – Sam Cooke
🎵 “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Randy Newman
🎵 “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
🎵 “The Long and Winding Road” – The Beatles

SINGER, GUITAR

Jon Zayle

🎶 Meet Jon – Singer-Songwriter from Bridgewater

Jon is a talented singer-songwriter from Bridgewater. He enjoys performing songs by artists such as James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Jackson Browne, and many others. With over 450 original songs written, Jon loves sharing his music and connecting with audiences through his performances.

SINGER, PERCUSSION, GUITAR

Joshua Van Ness

Multi-instrumentalist Joshua Van Ness, is both the working man’s musician available for nearly all types of events & recording sessions and a true indie spirit, constantly pushing for the next creative level. His voice has a soulful, raspy quality. Behind the drums, Joshua’s feel echoes of the classics from decades ago, yet is driven by a desire to stay ahead of the trends. When on guitar, Van Ness employs a song first mentality, fortified by a strong sense of rhythm.

Versatility has been the key to Joshua’s success. “A combination of touring, recording sessions (Top class studios and garages) and even gigging in the local scene has taught me how to play for the song as well as how to read an audience,”explains Joshua. I feel very comfortable in almost any situation”.

Sample Song List:
Various percussion rhythms, styles and Patterns.

As a singer /guitarist:
You Never Can Tell- Chuck Berry
Don’t be cruel-Elvis Presley
The way you look tonight-Frank Sinatra
Into the mystic -Van Morrison
Folsom County Blues-Johnny Cash
Fine and mellow – Billie Holiday
Kiss-Prince
Take me Home Country Roads-John Denver
The wind Cries Mary-Jimi Hendrix
Hard to Handle-Ottis Reading

SINGER, GUITAR

JT Rooney

Playing Your Favorites and More

JT Rooney has been performing publicly for more than 25 years and is proud to be recognized in NJ as Hunterdon Happenings’ “2018 Most Happening Entertainer.”

JT’s distinct vocals and guitar versatility, combined with his passion for live performance, eclectic repertoire, and commitment to promoting positivity, create a truly unique musical experience.

His repertoire features over 500 cover songs, spanning from the 1940s to the present.

Sample Song List:

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
• Perfect – Ed Sheeran
• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
• Believe – Cher
• Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
• Just My Imagination – The Temptations
• Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
• I Got a Name – Jim Croce

SINGER, STEEL DRUMS

Justin Derman

Performing many genres and styles of music.

Whether performing solo or as a duo, this act blends smooth vocals with the vibrant sounds of steel drums to create an engaging musical experience. Covering a wide range of genres – from tropical favorites to classic pop and soul – the performance connects with audiences through lively music and information about the artists behind the songs.

Sample Song List:

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder

• And I Love Her – The Beatles

• You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

• (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

• Moondance – Van Morrison

• The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim (popularized by Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto)

• Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora) – Harry Belafonte

• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

• Volcano – Jimmy Buffett

HARPIST

Karen Stern

Harp Music – Elegant and Unique, Captivating!

Karen Stern is an active freelance harpist in the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. She enjoys providing beautiful music in a variety of settings, from featured soloist at libraries and churches, to chamber musician, symphony harpist and cruise ship entertainer. Music has been a lifelong passion for Ms. Stern, who began harp at 7 years old. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Boston University and a Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music.

🎶 Sample Song List

• Night and Day – Cole Porter

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• Love Is Here to Stay – George & Ira Gershwin

• Over the Rainbow – from The Wizard of Oz

• My Favorite Things – from The Sound of Music

• All I Ask of You – from The Phantom of the Opera

• Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

• Danny Boy – Irish Traditional

• Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy

• Moonlight Sonata – Ludwig van Beethoven

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Karen Stern was great.”
• “She was wonderful! So friendly to everyone and the music was beautiful! Everyone raved about her afterwards.”
• “The harpist was a huge success they want her back!!”

Vocalist

Karina Gonzalez

My name is Karina Gonzalez and I am a singer entertainer in North Jersey. I have been performing in cover bands and in tribute bands in the tri-state area for the past 25 years.
I started off 25 years ago as a choreographer singer for a ’70s tribute band called Polyester. I later went on to start my own band Lip Service with my business partner David Blair. We ran that dance band for 20 years and played all over New Jersey including Atlantic City and New York City. After the pandemic we have regrouped and come up with good vibes only.

We have the entire Frank Sinatra collection. We also have a lot of sixties and ’70s music.

SINGER, GUITAR

Ken Kuehl

Ken has been playing guitar and singing professionally since his mid-teens. Along the way, he has mastered an impressive array of musical styles—from the 1950s to the present day, performing popular songs that people enjoy listening to and singing along with.

He takes pride in “playing the room” and entertaining audiences with music they want to hear.

Sample Song List:
King of the Road – Roger Miller
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Swinging on a Star – Bing Crosby
Everybody Loves Somebody – Dean Martin
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Daydream – The Lovin’ Spoonful
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Secret Agent Man – Johnny Rivers
Summer in the City – The Lovin’ Spoonful
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
The Wanderer – Dion
With a Little Help from My Friends – The Beatles
Love Potion No. 9 – The Clovers (popularized by The Searchers)
Hey, Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams

SINGER, DJ

Lina Fiscardi

Lively, engaging, carefully planned, and perfectly suited for the audience.

Lina is a graduate of the renowned Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and has been performing for over 17 years. She is multilingual, fluent in both Italian and Spanish.

Sample Song List:

• Sway – Dean Martin / Michael Bublé

• My Prayer – The Platters

• Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra

• All the Way – Frank Sinatra

• We Are Family – Sister Sledge

• Car Wash – Rose Royce

• I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

• Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez

• Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez

Singer, Guitar

Lindsay Jordan

Soothing, relaxing, nostalgic song choices

Lindsay Jordan captures the ears and hearts of her listeners with her soothing vocals, nostalgic song choices, and warming energy. Growing up in Kendall Park NJ, Lindsay found her love for music at a young age from her family of musicians. Singing and performing since age 6, learning to play the guitar at age 13, and becoming a full-time working singer-songwriter by age 21.

Sample Song List
Sway- Dean Martin
Can’t Help Falling in Love- Elvis
Angel from Montgomery- Bonnie Raitt
Ob La Di Ob La Da- The Beatles
My Girl- The Temptations
Hit the Road Jack- Ray Charles
I’ve Got a Woman- Ray Charles
Leaving on a Jet Plane- John Denver
Annie’s Song- John Denver
This Little Light of Mine
Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland

SINGER

Lisa Kobin

Female singer singing familiar songs of many genres

Lisa Kobin is a singer who has sung for events all around New York City and the tri-state area as a front line singer with bands & as a solo singer in clubs, restaurants & lots of piano bars. She sings the National & Canadian anthems for NHL games, minor league baseball, festivals, naturalization ceremonies, races & other events. She has sung our United States anthem for Governor Phil Murphy, Congressman Thomas Kean Jr., Congressman Leonard Lance, Congressman Tom Malinowski & many other public officials. Two of her holiday songs & two other songs she covered are now streaming on Spotify & all other music platforms. She currently sings with a local band that plays all around New Jersey.

Sample Song List:

• Have You Ever Seen the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival

• Bubbly – Colbie Caillat

• Stand By Me – Ben E. King

• Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman

• Say You Love Me – Say You Love Me

• These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton

• Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

• Hotel California – Eagles

• Jolene – Dolly Parton

• Lights – Journey

• My Girl – The Temptations

• Crazy – Patsy Cline

• Make You Feel My Love – Adele

• This Magic Moment – The Drifters

• What a Wonderful World – Eva Cassidy

• I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan

• Someone Like You – Adele

• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

SINGER, GUITAR

Loretta Allen

Sultry Songstress Sends You Back to Songwriters Era

Sample Song List

• Rocky Raccoon – The Beatles

• Get Back – The Beatles

• Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac

• Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones

• The Battle of Evermore – Led Zeppelin

• Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley

• Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

• Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

• Little Red Corvette – Prince

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

• Yer So Bad – Tom Petty

Vocalist, Keyboards

Lynn Davison

Songs that Soothe the Soul

Lynn Davison grew up in Queens, NY, where she fell in love with music and began playing piano at age three. She studied music at the High School of Performing Arts and Berklee College in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where she became a working musician/vocalist, playing in a variety of entertainment venues and backing many great singers, including the late Martha Reeves. She also composed music that was licensed for television and recorded three CDs of original songs, her latest called “Outside This Box.” Her solo performances are mellow but uplifting and include soulful, timeless songs from the 60s and 70s, rounded out by jazz standards and pop/rock from the 1940s to today. Lynn is a retired college professor, having taught child development for over twenty years. She enjoys entertaining seniors, teaching music and playing in several local bands.

Sample Song List
Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Credence Clearwater Revival
Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Carol King
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Corcovado – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Drift Away – Dobie Gray
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
Ring of Fire – Rosanne Cash
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

LECTURER

Manjapra Srinivasan

Engaging and Interactive Lectures for Diverse Audiences

Lectures are offered on topics including Interpersonal Communication, Effective Speaking (Public Speaking), and Effective Writing. Each presentation is designed to be engaging, informative, and interactive, with the goal of connecting meaningfully with diverse audiences. Themed programs are also available for specialty celebrations such as Asian Festivals and Halloween, providing relevant and dynamic content. With strong skills in engaging residents across various levels of senior care, presentations are tailored to meet the needs and interests of participants.

SINGER, LECTURER

Mara Adler

Making opera fun, accessible and entertaining

An New Jersey based, California bred, international singer who performs locally and in Italy. She began her career at the San Francisco Opera at the age of 15, and has made it her mission to make classical music engaging and fun ever since!

Sample Song List:

• “’O Sole Mio” – Eduardo di Capua & Alfredo Mazzucchi
• “O Mio Babbino Caro” – Giacomo Puccini
• “The Man I Love” – George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
• “Someone to Watch Over Me” – George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin

SINGER, INSTRUMENTALIST

Mark Edmonds & The Jazz Band

Sample Song List

Classic Jazz Instrumentals:

• Satin Doll – Duke Ellington

• Li’l Darlin’ – Count Basie

• Mercy, Mercy, Mercy – Cannonball Adderley

• Killer Joe – Benny Golson

• Freddie Freeloader – Miles Davis

Classic Vocal Songs:

• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

• Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

• My Girl – The Temptations

Vocalist

Martin Kennedy

You’ll Know Every Song & Feel Free to Sing Along

From singing for seniors, to rock bands, to musical theatre, Martin has been fortunate enough to have been performing for years. While in New Jersey, Martin was in The Nines, they at one time were the opening act for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and T. Roth and Another Pretty Face (featuring Tico Torres of Bon Jovi). While living in California, Martin performed in many musicals including “Zorba” with the legendary John Raitt. Eventually coming home to New Jersey, Martin married his High School sweetheart and love of his Life, Cathy. Martin is grateful to Mo Better Entertainment for this opportunity to sing music that has always been close to his heart.

Sample Song List
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – Looking Glass
Knock Three Times – Tony Orlando & Dawn
Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley
This Diamond Ring – Gary Lewis & The Playboys
Bye, Bye Love – The Everly Brothers
Gentle on My Mind – Glen Campbell
Sister Golden Hair – America
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver

Video Coming Soon!

SINGER, GUITAR

Matt and Patrizsha

We are a duo. Female vocalist and male guitarist playing nursing homes 

We are a duo. Female vocalist and male guitarist performing at nursing homes playing sing alongs, oldies , Motown and standards 

Sample Song List:

Crazy
At Last
This Little
Light of Mine
When the Saints Go Marching In
Country Roads
You Got It
Stand By Me
Under the Boardwalk
Will you still Love Me Tomorrow
Dream a little Dream
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
Twist and Shout
God Bless America 

SINGER

Matthew Maisano

Matthew Maisano: A “Commanding” Baritone for the Modern Stage

Known for their “sonorous baritone” (Broad Street Review) and “commanding stage presence” (Miami Herald), Philadelphia native and Italian-American baritone Matthew Maisano (they/them) enjoys performing a diverse vocal repertoire ranging from opera, classical, and musical theatre to pop, folk, rock, and more. Matthew was a 2024–2025 Resident Artist at Portland Opera. They hold a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Temple University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Opera and concert highlights include Pisola in Falstaff; Baritone Soloist in The Juliet Letters; and Horace Derwent in The Shining (Portland Opera); Director/Gendarme in Les mamelles de Tirésias (Hogfish, Maine); The Sergeant in La Bohème and Featured Soloist in the Late Night Snacks Cabaret Series (Opera Philadelphia/Bearded Ladies Cabaret/FringeArts); Drag Queen Narrator in Romeo💜Juliette (Prismatic Arts Ensemble); Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Natchez Festival of Music); Morbio in Die schweigsame Frau and Baptista in Kiss Me, Kate! (Pittsburgh Festival Opera); Leporello in selections from Don Giovanni and Schlendrian in Bach’s Coffee Cantata (Lancaster Symphony); Melissa in Alcina REVAMPED (Alter Ego Chamber Opera); Melchior in Amahl and the Night Visitors (Three Pines Opera, DVOC, and Children’s Opera Box); Albert in Werther (DVOC and Temple Opera Theater); The Sorcerex in Dido and Aeneas (DVOC); Bob in The Old Maid and the Thief and First Stepsister in The True Story of Cinderella (Opera Tutti!); Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro (Wilmington Concert Opera and Cleveland Institute of Music Opera Theater); Strong Man in Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing (Penn Square Opera); Pandolfe in Cendrillon (Miami Music Festival); and the title role in Eugene Onegin (Russian Opera Workshop).

SINGER, HARP

Matthew Schwarz

🎵 Matt Schwarz – Harpist & Music Historian

Matt Schwarz has been performing on the harp at Renaissance Festivals for over 20 years, specializing in Irish and British folk, Renaissance, and Medieval music. He can provide gentle background instrumentals or a lively mix of sentimental and energetic folk songs. In addition to performing, Schwarz holds graduate degrees in music and lectures on classical music history.

🎵 Sample Song List:

✨ Whiskey in the Jar – The Dubliners
✨ Danny Boy – John McDermott (Traditional)
✨ Greensleeves – Traditional English Folk
✨ Scarborough Fair – Simon & Garfunkel (Traditional)
✨ The Black Velvet Band – The Dubliners
✨ Brian Boru’s March – Traditional Irish Instrumental
✨ Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) – Traditional Irish Folk
✨ I’ll Tell Me Ma – The Dubliners
✨ The Wild Rover – The Dubliners

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Meg Hanson

Pop Singer of All Your Favorite Songs!

Meg Hanson is a former music teacher who has made a career of doing what she loves best – making MUSIC! She has her own 5-piece group specializing in 70s R&B, Pop, and Dance/Party Music. What she really loves best is bringing her energy to YOU! Her easy going style will please your audience as she is extremely well received at the venues in which she regularly performs. You’ll know every word and you’ll want to sing along!

Sample Song List

• The Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra

• Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra

Burt Bacharach Medley

• What the World Needs Now Is Love – Jackie DeShannon

• I Say a Little Prayer – Dionne Warwick / Aretha Franklin

• Laughter in the Rain – Neil Sedaka

Carpenters Medley

• Sing – The Carpenters

• Top of the World – The Carpenters

• California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & The Papas

Motown Medley

• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell / Diana Ross

• I Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

• Dance to the Music – Sly & The Family Stone

• Every and Any Christmas Song – Various Artists

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Interacts extremely well and involves the residents to join in, left them with smiles on their faces.”

VIOLIN

Meghan Faw

Meghan Faw is a professional violinist and Suzuki trained teacher. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master of Music degree from DePaul University. Meghan has taught in various public and private schools and held her own private teaching studio. Meghan has also completed her Suzuki training through book 7. In addition to teaching, Meghan enjoys an active performing career, having collaborated with artists such as Itzhak Perlman and Michael Bolton, as well as performed at many weddings and events across the tri-state area.

Sample Song List:

Bach Air on the G String  
Stevie Wonder Isn’t She Lovely  
Elgar Salut D’Amour  
The Temptations My Girl  
Eric Clapton Wonderful Tonight  
Gounod Ave Maria  
Guns N Roses November Rain  
Eagles Hotel California  
Led Zepplein Stairway to Heaven  
Etta James At Last 

VIOLIN, VIOLA

Melinda Rice

Call in the Violinist!

Melinda grew up in Spring Mount, PA, and enjoys sharing musical connections with music from classical, folk, jazz, pop, rock, and many dance traditions. Melinda plays electric violin as well as acoustic, and can take you from a rousing jig to a lullaby. She leads the string ensemble at Ursinus College, and enjoys arranging and songwriting as well.

Sample Song List:

• Partita in D Major – Johann Sebastian Bach

• Méditation from Thaïs – Jules Massenet

• All I Have to Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers

• I’ve Just Seen a Face – The Beatles

• Lovely Day – Bill Withers

• Stand by Me – Ben E. King

• It’s Only a Paper Moon – Harold Arlen (lyrics by E.Y. Harburg and Billy Rose)

• Blue Skies – Irving Berlin

• Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór – Turlough O’Carolan (Irish folk tune)

• Home, Sweet Home – Henry Rowley Bishop (lyrics by John Howard Payne)

SINGER, GUITAR

Michael Patrick

An “in-demand” performer that encourages engagement and creates smiles!

My name is Michael Patrick, and I am a solo musician, performer, and entertainer. I specialize in providing engaging and memorable musical experiences tailored for senior audiences. I am a top solo performer in the area, with extensive experience and a solid reputation for delivering engaging and high-quality performances. I am a full time dedicated professional performer and take my craft seriously.

Sample Song List:

• Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash

• Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

• I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash

• A Boy Named Sue – Johnny Cash

• Good Hearted Woman – Waylon Jennings

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

• It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere – Alan Jackson

• Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

• On the Road Again – Willie Nelson

• Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys – Willie Nelson

• Forever and Ever, Amen – Randy Travis

SINGER, GUITAR

Michael Viscel

🎤 Bringing Back the Golden Hits: A Nostalgic Musical Experience for Seniors!

I perform a lot of oldies and sing Frank Sinatra — the seniors love it! Some of my favorites to perform include “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles, “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison, “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra, “Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by The Temptations, “The Wanderer” by Dion, and “Runaround Sue” by Dion.

SINGER

Michele Mountain

A Spellbinding Harpist with Celtic Soul

When Michele Mountain plays the harp, it can be difficult to tell where she ends and the music begins. That seamless connection comes from more than 30 years as a working harpist—combined with the heartfelt gratitude of someone who truly loves her craft.

While Michele incorporates everything from classical to pop in her solo and ensemble performances, her true forte lies in traditional Celtic and Irish folk music, as well as sacred and religious repertoire. Her warm, evocative voice beautifully complements the tasteful arrangements and precise patterns of her harp, reflecting the same joy and passion she brings to every performance.

Sample Song List

🎵 Óró Sé do Bheatha ‘Bhaile — Traditional Irish
🎵 The Water Is Wide — Traditional
🎵 Green and Gold — Robin Ashmore & Michele Mountain
🎵 Spagnoletta — Traditional
🎵 The Star of the County Down — Traditional Irish
🎵 Greensleeves — Traditional English
🎵 Loch Lomond — Traditional Scottish
🎵 Nonesuch — Traditional
🎵 O’Carolan’s Dream — Turlough O’Carolan
🎵 Anachie Gordon — Traditional Scottish

SINGER, GUITAR

Mike McNichol

Sample Song List

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow

• I’ve Been Working on the Railroad

• Take Me Out to the Ballgame

• Hey Good Looking

• Country Road

• Ukulele Lady

• Mail Myself to You

• On Top of Old Smokey

• You Are My Sunshine

• This Land is Your Land

BAMBOO FLUTE

Nora Suggs

Bamboo and Breath Combined: Flute Music from Old Japan

✨ Traditional – Shika no Tōne (Distant Cry of the Deer)
✨ Traditional – Kokū (Empty Sky)
✨ Traditional – Mukaiji (Flute in a Misty Sea)
✨ Traditional – Kyorei (Empty Bell)
✨ Traditional – Sanya (Three Valleys)
✨ Traditional – Tamuke (Offering)

SINGER, FIDDLE, BANJO, MANDOLIN, DULCIMER, GUITAR, BASS

Old Time Travelers Duo/Trio

The Old Time Traveler

Accomplished multi instrumentalist on banjo, fiddle, guitar and vocals steeped in the original American string band genre. This is an exciting, vital, positive and driving music that predates Bluegrass and Country and gets people moving. An emphasis on audience participation, singalongs, and stories about the history of the tunes.

Sample Song List:

• Ain’t Gonna Rain No More – Traditional
• Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal – Traditional
• You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis
• House of the Rising Sun – Traditional (popularized by The Animals)
• The Year of Jubilee – Traditional
• Polly Wolly Doodle – Traditional
• Cotton-Eyed Joe – Traditional
• Poor Wayfaring Stranger – Traditional
• Angeline the Baker – Traditional (Stephen Foster)
• Galway Girl – Steve Earle
• Star of the County Down – Traditional Irish
• Molly Malone – Traditional Irish
• Whiskey in the Jar – Traditional Irish (popularized by The Dubliners, Thin Lizzy)
• Wild Rover – Traditional Irish

SINGER

Pam Brennan

Sample Song List:

• I’ve Got a Crush on You – Frank Sinatra

• I Hear Music – Billie Holiday

• Make Someone Happy – Jimmy Durante

• One of Those Things – Ella Fitzgerald

• Let’s Get Lost – Chet Baker

• All of You – Sarah Vaughan

• It’s Alright with Me – Ella Fitzgerald

• Moonglow – Tony Bennett & k.d. lang

• Old Devil Moon – Ella Fitzgerald

• I Can’t Give You Anything but Love – Judy Garland

Pam McCoy

Singer & Instrumentalist (Instrumental Performances Available)

Pam McCoy is a respected fixture in the music scene as a singer-songwriter and local entertainer, performing regularly in New Jersey and the metro area at restaurants and clubs—whether solo, as a duo, or with her band, Pam McCoy & Familiar Faces. Her early training in classical and choral vocals and harmony evolved into accompanying herself on guitar and performing folk-rock in her early teens. Over time, she expanded her repertoire to include blues, Motown, country, pop, rock, and her own evocative original songs.

Known for her gutsy, sultry, and powerful vocal style, Pam’s rich harmonies have been finely honed through years of collaboration with outstanding musicians across diverse projects. She has performed with legendary artist Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship fame to raise funds for longtime friend Slick Aguilar, later reuniting onstage with Aguilar, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, and Jefferson Starship at B.B. King’s in New York City.

Pam has also provided background vocals for artists such as Mark Rivera, Rob Thomas, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, and Darlene Love as a member of Tim McLoone’s Holiday Express—a traveling community of musicians dedicated to delivering music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship to those in need during the holidays and throughout the year.

Her extensive studio experience includes arranging, vocal, and co-writing credits on CDs and EPs with talented regional artists such as Stormin’ Norman Seldin, Tim McLoone’s Holiday Express, Sam Sims, Emily Grove, and John Hathaway. A featured singer with Tim McLoone’s Holiday Express since 1996, Pam also donates her time and talent to numerous nonprofit organizations.

She is a member and periodic performer in the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation’s “Reckless Steamy Nights” series and an original board member of Musicians On A Mission (MOAM) since its inception in 2010, performing in programs for children and adult clients at LADACIN facilities. Pam has also performed with renowned troubadour Pat Guadagno and an esteemed roster of artists—including Rob Paparozzi, John Korba, Michael Ghegan, Steve Delopoulos, Remember Jones, and Steve Reilly—for “A Marvelous Night,” an annual Van Morrison tribute show.

SINGER, GUITAR, PIANO

Pamela Urgiles

Pam Urgiles: A Dynamic Vocal Powerhouse Lighting Up NYC and NJ

Pam Urgiles is a Newark, NJ–based vocalist whose emotionally charged performances and commanding stage presence captivate audiences across New York City and New Jersey. She delivers a high-energy mix of pop, classic rock, alternative, indie, and more—blending raw intensity with refined control.

From Prince and Springsteen to The Beatles and The Zombies, Pam’s versatile setlists span decades, tailored to engage any crowd—whether in electrifying full-band shows or intimate acoustic sets.

🎵 Sample Song List:

✨ Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
✨ Oh! Darling – The Beatles
✨ Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
✨ Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
✨ Come Together – The Beatles
✨ Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar
✨ Hit Me with Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
✨ Barracuda – Heart
✨ What’s Up? – 4 Non Blondes
✨ Valerie – Amy Winehouse
✨ American Girl – Tom Petty
✨ September – Earth, Wind & Fire
✨ What I Like About You – The Romantics
✨ Heart of Glass – Blondie

SINGER, PIANO, GUITAR

Patrick Robinson

Songs to bring you back home. 

Pat Robinson plays piano, guitar, and sings songs from the great American songbook. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Hank Williams, Fred Astaire, Woody Guthrie. Songs to sing along with! Pat has performed at the Academy of Music, Bethlehem Musikfest , WXPN XPoNential Music Festival, Sellersville Theatre, and countless venues up and down the coast. He is a 2012 Grammy Award winner. 

Sample Song List

• Cheek to Cheek – Irving Berlin (popularized by Fred Astaire and Ella Fitzgerald)

• This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie

• Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard (famously performed by Frank Sinatra)

• I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter – Fats Waller (popularized by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole)

• All Shook Up – Elvis Presley

• When You’re Smiling – Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, and Joe Goodwin (recorded by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra)

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Residents really enjoyed sing a long songs on the guitar.”
• “Patrick was great. Played and sounded great. “
• “Loved Patrick when he played the 1940’s in 2018 and loved him again with the 1950 the other day.”
• “Our Residents loved him.”
• “Thank you so much for getting me entertainment on such short notice. Patrick Robinson is amazing our residents are absolutely enjoying him .”

SINGER

Paul Anthony

🎶 Songs Across the Decades with Paul Anthony

Paul Anthony is an energetic solo singer-songwriter whose performances span from the 1950s to the present day. A graduate of Five Towns College and William Paterson University, he weaves jazz and classical elements into his music. With his skillful use of a looping station, Paul creates rich layers of chords and melodies—perfect for setting a relaxed atmosphere during quiet moments, then building into lively energy as the audience becomes more engaged.

🎵 Sample Song List

🎶 Bennie and the Jets – Elton John
🎶 Piano Man – Billy Joel
🎶 Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin
🎶 Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
🎶 City of New Orleans – Arlo Guthrie
🎶 Fire and Rain – James Taylor
🎶 Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
🎶 Maneater – Hall & Oates
🎶 I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
🎶 The A-Team – Ed Sheeran

SINGER, GUITAR

Paul Marzano

Solo acoustic party spanning 50’s thru 80’s Music!

Paul is a singer/guitarist with a passion for bringing lively entertainment to senior audiences! Paul’s set list is a “party” featuring the best of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s all geared toward audience interaction. He brings decades of stage experience to the “party” and a genuine commitment to taking all who listen on a joyful musical journey. Requests, tambourines and singalongs are always part of the fun.

Sample Song List:
1. All Shook up, Burning Love, Runaround Sue, Runaway, The Wanderer and lots of Elvis/50’s fun
2. Fly Me to The Moon, That’s Amore and other crooner era classics
3. Sweet Caroline, Brown Eyed Girl, Dancin in The Moonlight, Having a Party, Take Me Home Country Roads, It’s Not Unusual, Hello Dolly, Bad Leroy Brown, Happy Together and a whole range of popular song-alongs
5. Recognizable hits by Johnny Cash, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Elton John and other Classic Rock
6. My Girl, Build Me Up Buttercup and other Motown Classics

SINGER, GUITAR

Rafaella Delia

Soothing Singer-Guitarist Inspired by the Golden Age

Ella is a soothing singer and guitarist based in the New York City area. She grew up singing and listening to Golden Age classics and has a deep passion for sharing that music with senior audiences.

With more than two decades of singing experience, Ella brings warmth, nostalgia, and heartfelt connection to every performance.

Sample Song List

🎵 La Vie en Rose — Édith Piaf
🎵 Till There Was You — Meredith Willson
🎵 If I Loved You — Rodgers & Hammerstein
🎵 You Are My Sunshine — Traditional / Jimmie Davis
🎵 Autumn Leaves — Joseph Kosma
🎵 Blue Skies — Irving Berlin
🎵 Music! Music! Music! — Teresa Brewer
🎵 Big Yellow Taxi — Joni Mitchell
🎵 The Circle Game — Joni Mitchell
🎵 Ain’t No Sunshine — Bill Withers

SINGER, DANCER, INSTRUMENTALISTS - BANJO, MANDOLIN, UKELELE, CONCERTINA, HARMONICA, BAGPIPES, PENNYWHISTLE, BALALAIKA, CUATRO

Richard Stillman

Multi-Instrumentalist, Storyteller & Broadway Performer

Richard Stillman is a versatile performer—an actor, musician, singer, storyteller, and tap dancer—known for his dynamic and engaging shows. He plays banjo, mandolin, ukulele, guitar, bagpipes, and more than a dozen other instruments.

His diverse programs include The Irish Balladeer, The Roots of Country Music, Broadway Show Tunes, A World Mosaic of Music and Dance, and many more, offering something for every audience.

Richard has performed on Broadway, at The Kennedy Center, and in theaters across the country—from New Jersey to Alaska—bringing energy, talent, and storytelling to every stage he graces.

Sample Song List

🎵 On the Road Again — Willie Nelson
🎵 Cabaret — Kander & Ebb
🎵 I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen — Traditional
🎵 Blue Suede Shoes — Elvis Presley
🎵 O Sole Mio — Traditional
🎵 Loch Lomond — Traditional
🎵 Hey, Good Lookin’ — Hank Williams Sr.
🎵 Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver
🎵 Dancing in the Street — Martha & The Vandellas
🎵 The Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii — Arthur Godfrey

SINGER, TRIBUTE ARTIST

Richie Santa

Elvis Tribute Artist 

Richie Santa is an Elvis tribute artist based in NJ and is now in his 15th year portraying the KING. His show focuses on the jumpsuit / Vegas concert years of his career. He sings live and wears authentic costumes.

Sample Song List
The Wonder of You
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Love Me Tender
Return to Sender
Viva Las Vegas 
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Love Me
Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up
Hound Dog
Big Hunk of Love
Don’t be Cruel
Jailhouse Rock

SINGER, GUITAR

Rick Fink

An Intimate, Interactive Performer with Heart and Humor

Rick’s sets are filled with singalongs and playful asides. Often stopping mid-song to share a thought or observation, Rick treats every audience as if they’re sitting in his living room—swapping stories, sharing laughs, and enjoying the moment together.

Sample Song List

🎵 Please Please Me — The Beatles
🎵 The Letter — The Box Tops
🎵 The Joker — Steve Miller Band
🎵 You Are My Sunshine — Jimmie Davis
🎵 I’m an Old Cowhand — Bing Crosby
🎵 Everyday — Buddy Holly
🎵 Wichita Lineman — Glen Campbell
🎵 Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right — Bob Dylan
🎵 Bye Bye Love — The Everly Brothers
🎵 American Girl — Tom Petty

INSTRUMENTALIST

Robert Patterson

One-man band of old-time favorites

Robert Patterson is a retired chemist who has been playing the accordion since the age of seven. He is a member of the Accordion Pops Orchestra, where he serves as midi accordionist, and the Ensemble of Hope, which consists of five accordions, a string bass, and a drummer. In addition to entertaining audiences as part of the orchestra and ensemble, Bob also performs solo or as a duet at personal care homes, restaurants, clubs, wedding receptions, festivals, and charity events.

Sample Song List:
Lichtensteiner Polka
Blue Danube Waltz
Fascination
Could I Have This Dance
Danny Boy
I Could Have Danced All Night
A Stroll Down Memory Lane (sing-along)
God Bless America
Autumn Leaves
Sunrise, Sunset

SINGER, FIDDLE, BANJO, MANDOLIN, DULCIMER, GUITAR, BASS

Ron Stevenson’s Band

Authentic American String Band Music

We are four accomplished multi-instrumentalists performing on banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, mandolin, upright bass, guitar, and vocals—deeply rooted in the original American string band tradition. This exciting, vital, and driving music predates Bluegrass and Country, and it’s guaranteed to get people moving.

We would love the opportunity to bring this music of the people to your venue. Equipment can be provided as needed.

Sample Song List:

✨ “Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal” — Traditional
✨ “Ain’t Gonna Rain No More” — Traditional
✨ “The Cuckoo” — Traditional
✨ “June Apple” — Traditional
✨ “The Year of Jubilee” — Traditional
✨ “Cotton-Eyed Joe” — Traditional
✨ “John Ryan’s Polka” — Traditional
✨ “Soldier’s Joy” — Traditional
✨ “Star of the County Down” — Traditional Irish
✨ “Jordan Is a Hard Road to Travel” — Dan Emmett

SINGER, PIANO

Samuel Wilson

Lively jazz pianist/vocalist bringing classic songbook favorites to life with style and charm.

Sam Wilson is a young and upcoming jazz pianist vocalist who specializes in singing and playing the classic jazz hits of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Cole Porter, and many others. He graduated from Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts in 2024 and shares his passion for jazz piano and singing at various locations throughout New Jersey and the tristate area. Whether playing alone or with his jazz trio, he always brings the passion with his voice and the fire in his feisty improvisations.

Sample Song List:

• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

• Summertime – George Gershwin (from Porgy and Bess)

• The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim

• Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald

• They Can’t Take That Away from Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

• Misty – Ella Fitzgerald

• Moon River – Audrey Hepburn (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

• There Will Never Be Another You – Chet Baker

• Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers & Grover Washington Jr.

• Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael (popularized by Ray Charles)

• Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Tony Bennett (originally by Duke Ellington)

• + Around 30 other jazz standards and timeless classics

SINGER, GUITAR

Siddartha Suppiah

Sid Suppiah: A Six-String Portrait of Sound Through Time

Sid Suppiah’s artistry on the guitar is rooted in the jazz idiom. Shortly after high school, he toured Italy with the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra before attending Rutgers University, where he pursued studies in environmental science and jazz performance. There, he had the privilege of studying with legendary guitarist Dave Stryker.

Versatile and dynamic, Sid is well-versed in a wide range of styles including salsa, bossa nova, rock, Motown/funk, R&B, and more. Whether as an accompanist or a solo performer, he brings depth, rhythm, and emotion to every note.

If you would like to be transported through time by the timeless sounds of the guitar, consider hiring Sid Suppiah.

Sample Song List:

🎵 All of Me – Irving Berlin
🎵 Black Orpheus – Luiz Bonfá
🎵 Imagine – John Lennon
🎵 Misty – Erroll Garner
🎵 Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
🎵 Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
🎵 On Green Dolphin Street – Bronisław Kaper
🎵 Four – Miles Davis
🎵 Blue Skies – Irving Berlin (popularized by Ella Fitzgerald)
🎵 Just Friends – John Klenner

SINGER,DJs

Stephanie Chin

Singer & DJ Bringing Warmth, Connection, and Healing Through Music

Stephanie Chin is a soulful New Jersey–based singer-songwriter whose warm, soothing voice has been compared to Norah Jones and Natalie Merchant. Often described by fans as a “healing” presence, she brings heartfelt storytelling and gentle, uplifting energy to every performance. A lifelong lover of music, Stephanie has been performing professionally since 2014, releasing multiple original songs—including tracks featured on CBS—while sharing her mission to inspire listeners to be loving, present, and courageous in following their dreams.

For senior communities, Stephanie curates engaging, easygoing programs filled with nostalgic favorites, soft pop classics, and feel-good singalongs, creating an inviting atmosphere where residents can relax, reminisce, and connect. With her kind spirit and signature soulful tone, Stephanie offers seniors a musical experience that feels both comforting and deeply meaningful.

SINGER, GUITAR

Stuart Markus/Gathering Time

Long Island Folk & Acoustic Musician with Decades of Experience

A professional musician for 29 years—and a full-time performer for over 20—Stuart is one of the best-known musicians on Long Island’s folk and acoustic music scene. He performs both as a solo artist and as the leader of the folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time.

With a wide repertoire of popular music spanning from the 1940s to today, Stuart performs big band classics, crooner favorites, ’50s R&B, classic rock, folk-rock, soft rock, classic country, and folk music. His specialties also include sea chanteys, Irish music, and Jewish music.

His trio, Gathering Time, is especially known for performing music from the ’60s and ’70s with spot-on harmonies and an engaging folk-rock sound.

Sample Song List

🎵 Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
🎵 Beyond the Sea — Bobby Darin
🎵 All Shook Up — Elvis Presley
🎵 Turn! Turn! Turn! — The Byrds
🎵 Oh, Pretty Woman — Roy Orbison
🎵 Mrs. Robinson — Simon & Garfunkel
🎵 Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
🎵 Sunny — Bobby Hebb
🎵 My Girl — The Temptations
🎵 Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree — Tony Orlando & Dawn
🎵 I Just Called to Say I Love You — Stevie Wonder

SINGER, PIANO

The Sam Wilson Jazz Trio/Quartet

The Sam Wilson Jazz Trio/Quartet is a high-energy jazz combo that specializes in playing a wide variety of jazz styles, from musical numbers and bebop classics to modern fusion tunes, as well as creative and exciting original compositions. The group is highly versatile and can accompany Sam on vocals to provide a classic Sinatra-esque vibe, play fully instrumentally in a relaxing cocktail style, or perform with high energy and fiery fast tempos to bring up the intensity.

Sample Song List:

• Yes or No – Wayne Shorter

• Confirmation – Charlie Parker

• Speak No Evil – Wayne Shorter

• Billie’s Bounce – Charlie Parker

• Wave – Antônio Carlos Jobim

• Impressions – John Coltrane

• Beatrice – Sam Rivers

• Nica’s Dream – Horace Silver

• A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie

• Joy Spring – Clifford Brown

• Anthropology – Charlie Parker

SINGER, INSTRUMENTALIST

Tigertown Classic Jazz Band

Tigertown Dixieland Band (Tigertown Classic Jazz Band) is a 6-piece band playing early toe-tapping New Orleans style jazz from the first part of the 20th century, always a hit.

Sample Song List:

• Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller

• Avalon – Al Jolson

• Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please Come Home) – Ella Fitzgerald

• Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me – Ted Lewis

• Dr. Jazz – Jelly Roll Morton

• Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue – Gene Austin

• Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller

• Indiana (Back Home Again in Indiana) – Louis Armstrong

• Melancholy Baby – Bing Crosby

• When You’re Smiling – Louis Armstrong

• St. Louis Blues – Bessie Smith

• When the Saints Go Marching In – Louis Armstrong

SINGER, HARMONICA, TAMBOURINE

Trish Cleveland

Solo cover singer 

Trish Cleveland has a great connection and compassionate with older people, raised with much older siblings & extremely close with her late parents she was raised on all the music they loved from the classics of the 1920s such as Gershwin to the jazz of the 30, standards of the 40s & 50s, the wonderful do-wop era of the 60s, disco, folk & rock of the 70s, the hits of the 80s, 90, pop music of today and with a BFA in musical theatre a repertoire of show tunes. Trish has been performing professionally for 25 but her training in music and drama has been lifelong. Trish’s vocals are accompanied by backing tracks while she plays a variety of small percussion instruments, tambourine as well as harmonica for her solo performances. She enjoys sharing her love of music. 

Sample Song List:

I Got rhythm – Gershwin  
The Way You Look Tonight – Sinatra  
Chances Are – Johnny Mathis  
Sunday Kind Of Love – Etta James  
Up On The Roof – The Drifters  
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles  
I Will Survive- Gloria Gaynor  
Harvest Moon – Neil Young  
Everybody’s Talkin – Harry Nilsson  
Walking After Midnight – Patsy Cline  
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone 

SINGER

Vanessa Sanchez

A soulful and exciting blend of old and new. 

This R&B/Soul singer and songwriter sets the tone with music through her harmonies and lyrical rhythm. Also known as “Anie Rhythms”, she provides an old school feel to a modern wave that captivates any audience. A dancer and writer, Vanessa Sanchez encompasses an eclectic personality that is sensed in social interactions. Get to know everything she has to offer.

“Freedom to create, generate and sync energy is what I do through singing and songwriting. Reaching a rewarding experience through song content and visuals that will take you to a higher frequency in sound and life perspective”. 
– Vanessa Sanchez

Sample Song List:

At Last – Etta James  
Valerie – Amy Winehouse  
What a wonderful world- Louis Armstrong  
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole  
Take the “A” Train – Ella Fitzgerald / Duke Ellington  
Just the Two of US – Bill Withers  
Stand by Me – Ben E. King  
Sunday Kind of love  
All of me – Billie Holiday  
My Girl – The Temptations  
Dancing Queen – Abba  
You are my sunshine –  
Somewhere over the rainbow  
Don’t worry, be happy – Bobby Ferrin  
Dream a little dream – Ella Fitzgerald 

SINGER

Vanessa Viscomi

SINGER, GUITAR

Victor La Torre

Pobre Rey | Keeping the Golden Age of Music Alive

Keeping the Golden Age of Music alive and kicking, Pobre Rey delivers the authentic sound of classic hits from the 1950s through the 1990s. As a Latin folk guitarist, he blends timeless melodies with his distinctive singing voice and unique playing style, breathing new life into songs that have stood the test of time.

Let’s put on a show.

Sample Song List

🎵 Put Your Head on My Shoulder — Paul Anka
🎵 All of Me — Louis Armstrong
🎵 Ticket to Ride — The Beatles
🎵 Unforgettable — Nat King Cole

SINGER, GUITAR

Vincent Ferrone

SINGER

Virginie Marine

Emotion, passion and energy 

Experience the power and emotion of Virginie Marine’s exceptional voice.  
Introducing Virginie Marine, a vocal pop singer-songwriter whose powerful and emotional performances have captivated audiences around the world. With live performances for thousands of people and TV and YouTube appearances reaching hundreds of thousands, Virginie’s exceptional voice has earned her praise from industry professionals.  
She’s French and American, lives in New York ! She’s the co-founder and lead singer of the 70s 80s band « Cassette Unlimited » and is working on her new Album. 

Sample Song List:

– River Deep Mountain High (Tina Turner ) 
– Fame 
– Flashdance «  What a Feeling » Irene Cara 
– Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin) 
– New York New York (Liza Minelli) 
– Make you feel my Love (Bob Dylan) 
– La vie en Rose (Edith Piaf) 
– I will always love you (Whitney Houston ) 
– I’m so Excited (Pointer Sisters) 
– Mamma Mia (Abba) 
– Dancing Queen (Abba)