Atlantic City NJ

SINGER, ENSEMBLE, UKELELE, FIDDLE, CELLO

Abigail’s Garden

Lively Celtic, Folk and Oldies

Abigail’s Garden consists of two sisters (almost Irish twins!) that have played together since childhood. They perform an engaging set of songs from Celtic to Gypsy, pop, oldies, waltzes and originals mixed in with some classical classics that express beauty and whimsy. Both are seasoned musicians and add their unique touch to their music, whether it’s an original riff or a beautiful blend of harmonies. Their love of music is evident in their warm, friendly and often humorous approach to each tune!

Sample Song List:
Tell Me Ma – Traditional
Molly Malone – Traditional
Danny Boy – Traditional
Irish Polkas and Jigs – Traditional Instrumentals
King of the Road – Roger Miller
Tennessee Waltz – Patti Page
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis
Hymns – Various Traditional Hymns

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Resident’s loved them! They loved the live string instruments and the different songs played. We would love to have them back.”

SINGER, GUITAR, ELECTRIC BASS, UKELELE

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- Drifters
Mrs. Robinson- Simon and Garfunkel
Suspicious Minds- Elvis
All my loving- Beatles
Country Roads- John Denver

Cello, Bass, Guitar

Ajibola Rivers

An artist with a unique artistic vision

Ajibola Rivers is a Nigerian performing artist currently residing in Norristown, PA. He is a cellist, bass guitarist, and a self-taught composer and arranger. He has a unique passion for teaching and views teaching as the final evolution of performing art. His set is an eclectic mix of styles and ideas new and old. He wishes to revive several “unfinished conversations” in classical music, and that contains a healthy mix of classical music and other genres.

Sample Song List
Selections of Bach
The Swan
Julie-O
Original Compositions

SINGER, GUITAR

Al Gross Acoustic

Al Gross performing your favorite classic rock hits

For 20 years, Alan Gross has been entertaining audiences across the tri-state area. A talented vocalist and guitarist, Al offers fresh and original interpretations of well known rock and pop favorites spanning 60 years. He covers the music of Elvis, The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel and so much more.

Sample Song List

Suspicious Minds, Elvis
Penny Lane, The Beatles
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Sun Down, Gordon Lightfoot
Mrs Robinson, Simon and Garfunkel
Dancing In The Dark, Bruce Springsteen
Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker version
Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett
Rocket Man, Elton John
Billy Joel, Only The Good Die Young

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. 

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  
Oh What a Night- 4 Seasons  
My Girl – The Temptations  
Build me up Buttercup- The Foundations  
On My Own- Les Miserables 

SINGER

Andrea Lamy

Engaging Singer Bringing Smiles From the Heart

What can be better than sharing musical stories with an audience as they reminisce, sway from side to side or dance in their chair? 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 the in-between. When she was not running her own band, she could be found in front of a big band orchestra singing songs from the great American songbook. Andrea has also performed on local theater stages such as Haddonfield Plays and Players in Haddonfield, NJ and Theater Horizon in Norristown, PA. She continues to perform at private events as well as wineries, restaurants and such.

Sample Song List:
Because of you, (Connie Frances)
Mr. Postman, (The Marvelettes)
Under the Boardwalk, (Bette Midler)
You make me feel so young, (Rosemary Clooney)
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, (Doris Day)
Baby Love, (Supremes)
The Twist, (Chubby Checker)
Where the Boys Are, (Connie Frances)
Why do fools fall in love, (Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers)
You’ve got a friend, (Carol King)

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, 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, GUITAR, PIANO , UKELELE, RECORDER, BASS

Arlyn Wolters

One Woman, One Voice, Endless Entertainment 

Arlyn is a seasoned and powerful vocal artist. Her repertoire covers a variety of musical styles and genres. Classically trained, with a theatre background, she sings it all. She is a hard-driving blues and rock belter, a smooth and soulful R&B vocalist, and performs Broadway favorites with showstopping humor and stamina. For almost 20 years she was the powerhouse lead vocalist of Philadelphia’s legendary blues band, The Dukes of Destiny, headlining at World Cafe Live, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Jamey’s House of Music, and blues festivals in the tri-state area. She was a vocalist with Patti LaBelle’s Boom Boom Choir, featured on NBC’s Clash of the Choirs, on the television program “Living it Up with Patti LaBelle”, and at Caesars Palace. She was a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in bluegrass band Rootology with local legend Wanamaker Lewis, and with long-lived rock-and- roll vaudeville project, Johnny’s Dance Band. Her expression, finesse and musical interpretation is evident whether she is crooning an Ella Fitzgerald tune, belting out Aretha Franklin, or sassing up the place with Bette Midler. One of Arlyn’s specialties is a cabaret-style performance, immersive and intimate, captivating and commanding, torchy and energetic. 

Sample Song List:

1. In the Mood (Jazz/Swing)
2. Fever (Jazz/Swing)
3. God Bless the Child (American Songbook)
4. Someone to Watch Over Me (American Songbook)
5. Unforgettable (American Songbook)
6. Georgia On My Mind (Soul/R&B/Motown)
7. At Last (Soul/R&B/Motown)
8. Natural Woman (Soul/R&B/Motown)
9. New York, New York (Broadway/Showstoppers)
10. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend (Broadway/Showstoppers)

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Arlyn was so personable, our residents really enjoyed the performance. She spent some time speaking with 2 of our ladies that actually performed in USO shows. They loved the attention. We will definitely be booking her for a future performance.”
• “They LOVED her. She really engaged with the residents.”
• “She was great! She had everyone dancing!”

Vocalist, Guitar

Ashley Thomas

My name is Ashley Thomas, I am a wife and mother of two young children, I have a son and a daughter who both keep me intensely busy! I am from East Central Indiana, my hometown was expanded by my grandparents’ generation when the coal mines shut down through the Appalachians and people had to migrate North for work.  We all have strong ties to Southern roots and heritage and that cultural variance absolutely reflects in my music. My husband is a musician also, we met at the music venue in my hometown of Muncie Indiana, but he is from Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. I have been living out here on the East Coast for Nearly 8 years, which is wildly different from my very rural point of origin, but it’s been a very cool change of pace

Sample Song List:
Jolene, Dolly Parton
I’ll Fly Away, traditional
Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn
Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire, June Carter-Cash
Wayfaring Stranger, traditional
Coat of Many Colors, Dolly Parton
You’re Looking at Country, Loretta Lynn

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

Vocalist, Accordion

Bill Aust

Vocalist, Guitar

Bill Hake

Bill Hake is a full-time professional musician with 25 years experience. He has a repertoire of nearly 1000 songs committed to memory: classic rock, folk, classic country, soul, and blues from the 1950s through today. His greatest concentration is on the 1960s and 70s with hits such as Ring of Fire, My Girl, Brown Eyed Girl, King of the Road, Proud Mary, Stand by Me, and Country Roads Take Me Home

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Vocalist, Keyboards

Billy Moos

Billy Moos has been performing as a singer/pianist/keyboardist for close to 35 years. He brings an energetic and fun interactive show to venues throughout the Philadelphia area and beyond. Billy’s extensive repertoire includes music from the 20’s through the 2020’s.

Billy was trained as a classical pianist, but grew up with the Beatles and all the other pop groups of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. His parents were jazz afficianados and he was surrounded by music, with four siblings who were also musicians. You could say he learned music by osmosis!  This tremendous variety informs his playing and singing, and he is able to transition smoothly between many different styles of music.

Billy’s experience includes stints with the Christopher Williams Orchestra, the Sound Investment Band and currently, the Where’s Pete band, among many others. He has performed at countless venues throughout the area, including the Kimmel Center, the Academy of Music, the Showboat (Atlantic City) and the Union League among many, many others.

Billy guarantees a good time and a smile!

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 Falling On My Head 
Under The Boardwalk 
Only You 
King Of The Road 
Can’t Help Falling In Love 
Love Potion #9 
My Girl 
I Left My Heart In San Francisco 
With A Little Help From My Friends 
Stand By Me

SINGER, PIANO, GUITAR, BANJO

Brennen Ernst

Philadelphia’s hottest stride and ragtime piano

Brennen Ernst is a pianist, guitarist, and banjoist living in Philadelphia, PA. Since first hearing the ragtime music of Scott Joplin at 8 years old, he has been amassing a wealth of knowledge of twentieth century American music such as Jazz, Swing, Country, Bluegrass, Old Time, and Western Swing. Building on a formidable stride piano technique, he has become a first call pianist in the Philadelphia and New York hot jazz scenes, appearing with luminaries such as Jon-Erik Kellso, Dennis Lichtman, Mike Davis, and Ricky Alexander. Brennen is especially noted for his interpretations of James P. Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, and Scott Joplin. Also an accomplished swing and country guitarist (and sometimes banjoist), Brennen plays in Philadelphia-based Hawaiian swing band “Slowey and the Boats”, with Philly hot Jazz expert Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, as well as with the Virginia-based Old Time and Western Swing outfit, Five Mile Mountain Road.

Sample Song List:
I Can’t Give You Anything but Love (Louis Armstrong)
King Porter Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton)
The Charleston (James P. Johnson)
My Blue Heaven (Gene Kelly)
San Antonio Rose (Bob Wills)
Maple Leaf Rag (Scott Joplin)
Whispering (Paul Whiteman)
Misty (Errol Garner)
Jazz-Me Blues (Bix Beiderbecke)
All of Me (Ella Fitzgerald)

SINGER, GUITAR

Brian Smith

Singer

Brittany Elizabeth Cusack

Brittany Cusack is an Irish-American Dramatic Soprano. Upcoming engagements include Ella in The Blocklist and future roles in upcoming operas. Recent engagements include Gioconda in La Gioconda, Senta in Der Fleigende Hollander, Musetta in La Boheme, Adriana in Adriana Lecouvreur, Witch in Hansel and Gretel, Ortlinde in Die Walkure, Freia in Das Rheingold and Dorothée in Cendrillon. Ms. Cusack has performed at Small’s Jazz Club in NYC and has performed musical theatre roles such as Regina in Phantom of the Soap Opera and Persephone in Look Out, Olympus! Lady Macbeth is a personal favorite.

Sample Song List
Quando Me’n Vo – Puccini
Moon River – Mancini
Strangers in the night – Sinatra
I’m a fool to want you – Sinatra
Climb Every Mountain
Edelweiss
My heart will go on
I will always love you
All I want for Christmas is you
All you need is love
My man
Don’t rain on my parade
Can’t help falling in love with you
A whole new world
Piano man
Somewhere over the rainbow

Guitar

Bunny Barnes

I love making people happy with guitar music!

Bunny is perfect for nursing and senior care communities, senior centers, libraries, fundraising parties, weddings, cocktail hours & corporate events. She LOVES making people smile, seeing them sing along, and seeing their toes and fingers tapping! Bunny Barnes first played guitar at age 16. By age 17, she was teaching folk and ragtime picking at Music Masters Studio in Southampton, PA. She was performing by the age of 18 with various bands. In 2004, she started her solo career in wineries, clubs and restaurants in the Bucks and Montgomery County area. Today she can be found playing her own sweet, relaxing instrumental arrangements of pop, folk, rock, standards, oldies, ragtime and blues tunes.

Bunny performed at the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention on the Main Stage and Stage II in 2021, 2022 & 2023. She has studied with Tommy Emmanuel since 2010 and took 5th place at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in the Traditional Category in 2017. She performed at the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2022. In November of 2022, she opened for National Thumbpicking Award Winner, Muriel Anderson! ! On January 18th, 2023, she opened at Sellersville Theater for the California Guitar Trio!

She plays for private parties and at various local restaurants and wineries. She released her first instrumental album in July 2022 called “It Goes Like It Goes”. In September 2022, her CD was inducted into the National Thumbpickers’ Hall of Fame as “Album of the Year”!! You can find her playing on You Tube with the brilliant guitarists Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith, Martin Taylor, Laurence Juber, Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo. Bunny’s recordings can be heard most weeks on KGFN Radio in Goldfield, Nevada on the Carlshop Show!

Sample Song List
You Are My Sunshine (Mitchell/David)
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
It Had to Be You (Isham Jones/Gus Kahn)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Norworth/Tilzer)
Country Roads (John Denver)
Ain’t She Sweet (Milton Ager)
Crazy (Willie Nelson)
Let It Be (Beatles)
What a Wonderful World (Thiele/Weiss)
Your Song (Elton John)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen)
Blowin’ in the Wind (Bob Dylan)
Don’t Think Twice (Bob Dylan)
My Favorite Things (R & R Sherman)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
I’ll See You in My Dreams (Isham Jones)

Vocalist, Guitar

Carmen Tornambe

Carmen and Tina of Tee ‘n T Duo have many years of experience in the music industry between them.  In addition to performing as duo, Tina fronts her own band called Blonde, James Blonde, and Carmen is the band leader for Wildflower.  He has also toured with the likes of disco super group, the Trammps.  Both sing and play instruments and cover a wide variety of music from Frank Sinatra through current day hits.  They reside in Phoenixville PA and are known for playing the music that gets people singing and dancing.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“He was very good and understood what the residents wanted.”

“Carmen is always a professional. Always has our residents engaged and always mixes up his set list and continues to play our residents’ favorites.”

“The residents enjoyed his performance. Carmen played a wide range of music from various decades.”

“Carmen Tornambe did an outstanding job entertaining our residents and staff. Not one person in the room was not sitting, they were dancing and singing and dancing in their wheelchairs and the ones who were able to stand were up and dancing and singing.”

“They “Loved Him””

“He was on time, resident really enjoyed him, yes, we want him back ”

“Carmen is great and is heavily requested to return by our residents. “

Vocalist, Guitar, Theater

Chris Fitting

Chris Fitting has been performing professionally in the Philadelphia-area musical theatre scene for the past 7 years. He has performed countless solo and duet shows in senior-living communities. As an actor, he has performed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Media Theatre, Candlelight Theatre, and many more. Chris’s commitment to theatrics and connecting with the audience is sure to bring a smile to residents’ faces. His resonant baritone voice is an instrument suited for Broadway-style music, crooner shows, the music of Elvis Presley, and more!

Sample Song List:

• “Some Enchanted Evening” – Ezio Pinza
• “If I Were a Rich Man” – Zero Mostel
• “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” – Gordon MacRae
• “Ya Got Trouble” – Robert Preston
• “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
• “Come Fly with Me” – Frank Sinatra
• “Almost Like Being in Love” – Gene Kelly
• “Heartbreak Hotel” – Elvis Presley
• “Jailhouse Rock” – Elvis Presley

Vocalist, Guitar, Piano

Christopher Hoyle

Chris Covers All Eras of Songs, with Humor!

Christopher Hoyle performs as acoustic-based troubadour in the North Jersey New York City area, covering all decades & styles from Sinatra/Andrews Sisters, Elvis, Beatles, John Denver to Madonna, Nirvana, Adele, even Stephen Foster. He knows how to involve the audience, performs & teaches improv comedy, and often works musically with a percussionist in cafes and pubs.

Sample Song List:

• “Jailhouse Rock” – Elvis Presley
• “You Don’t Own Me” – Leslie Gore
• “Fever” – Peggy Lee
• “Hey Jude” – The Beatles
• “Danny Boy” – The Dubliners
• “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
• “La Isla Bonita” – Madonna
• “Stand By Me” – Ben E. King
• “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele

Vocalist, Guitar

Connor Kirk

Connor Kirk is a singer/guitarist originally from the Washington DC area and now living in Philadelphia, PA. He began learning to play music at the age of 13, teaching himself the guitar and playing live gigs in his hometown. Connor received a bachelor’s degree in music from Franklin and Marshall college where he formally studied guitar, voice, composition, and music production. His years of playing in both academic and professional settings have allowed him to develop his versatility in many styles of music including electric and acoustic pop, rock, and jazz.

Sample Song List:

• “Heartbreak Hotel” – Elvis Presley
• “Everyday” – Buddy Holly
• “Tutti Frutti” – Little Richard
• “Great Balls of Fire” – Jerry Lee Lewis
• “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
• “Love Me Do” – The Beatles
• “Time Is on My Side” – The Rolling Stones
• “It’s All Over Now” – The Rolling Stones
• “Daydream Believer” – The Monkees
• “Ruby Tuesday” – The Rolling Stones
• “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
• “Dancing in the Street” – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
• “Hard to Handle” – Otis Redding
• “Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
• “Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“Our residents really love Connor!”

“Very Enjoyable!!!“

“He is one of their favorites”

“Very happy with Connor!!!!”

“Connor was excellent and was very nice dressed for the occasion. The music was wonderful. Residents and staff are still praising how wonderful he was this morning.
Thank you for sending us such Excellent entertainers 💞”

“Connor has the residents up and dancing! They all Loved him!”

“Connor has the residents up and dancing! They all Loved him!”

“they love connor!”

“Good guy, good musician, residents like the song list. Would have back again”

“Connor was great as always :)”

“Conner was great and very professional. A very Talented performer”

SINGER, GUITAR

Curt Lippe

Guitar instrumentalist extraordinaire 

Curt plays music from the early 1900s through the swing and jazz eras, classical, ragtime, blues, and popular songs. Curt plays entertaining guitar instrumentals and sings a variety of songs too! 

Sample Song List:

Sweet Georgia Brown 
Girl From Ipanema 
When I’m 64 (Beatles) 
As Time Goes By 
It’s Too Late (Carole King) 
Blue Moon 
In My Life (Beatles) 
The Entertainer (Theme from “The Sting”) 
Twilight Time 
Somewhere (From West Side Story)

LECTURER

Danaé Reid

Dynamic Emcee with Proven Track Record of Engaging Audiences and Elevating Events

Danaé Reid is a seasoned emcee and talk show radio host with several years of experience transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. With a unique blend of charisma, wit, relatability, and adaptability, she engages audiences in both live and virtual events. Danaé excels in facilitating games, lectures, panels, and discussions, making complex topics engaging and ensuring every participant feels heard. Her commitment to excellence, versatility, and passion for creating unforgettable moments makes her a trailblazer in the world of event hosting.

Keyboards

David Gustafson

Over the last 30 years David Gustafson has played thousands of gigs from restaurants to resorts, weddings to galas, solo to leading a 10-piece band and everything in between, playing every genre of music imaginable. Philadelphia, NYC, DC, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Canada, Mexico, and London.

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 & 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
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Grand Old Flag – George M Cohan
Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams Sr.
Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain & Tenille
Be My Baby – The Ronettes

SINGER, KEYBOARD, SAXOPHONE

Denise Evelyn Sullivan

Interactive Programs of Musical Theater, American Songbook Favorites and songs through the
decades.

Denise Evelyn Sullivan enjoys singing in a variety of genres including standards, pop, show tunes and gospel music. She has presented her programs in Senior Communities such as Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes and Senior Centers. Her highly interactive programs have participants enthusiastically singing along. Current programs include “Songs of Stage and Screen”, “Fifties and Sixties Favorites”, “Through the
Decades” and “The Christmas Season”. Denise has presented her programs in venues throughout Burlington and Mercer County NJ and Bucks County PA. 

Sample Song List:

Hello Dolly
Edelweiss
Accentuate the Positive
Getting to Know You
Together
Rockin’ Robin
Dancing in the Street
Eight Days a Week
Kansas City
All Shook Up
Build Me Up Buttercup
Rock Around the Clock

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.”

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Derrick Baldwin

Lecturer

Diane Waeltz

Diane enjoys being around and with people. She likes to connect with people through humor, knowledge, and interaction. As an instructor, she caters to her audience by adjusting her style to meet the needs of those sitting in front of her. Diane is a multi-talented individual who has spent the past 25 years working with all ages through her church, local community and healthcare to give back to those around her.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Diane was excellent. She arrived with more than enough time to setup, she was friendly, very interactive with the residents, personable and made the presentation even more enjoyable with her personality. “

DJ

DJ Shizz

Music has been my love language since birth. I love the way music is universal and can capture the imagination of all of us regardless of race or ethnicity. The ability to bring joy to others via the songs I select and the energy I bring are, but a couple of my superpowers and I lean into them fully. My business tagline that my Dad came up with embodies who I am and what you’ll experience with me. “We Make Your Event, Our Event”.

Sample Song List
1. Benny Goodman
2. Frank Sinatra
3. Dean Martin
4. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
5. The Spaniels
6. Nat King Cole
7. Temptations
8. Stevie Wonder
9. Judy Garland
10. Marvin Gaye
11. Four Tops
12.Bee Gees
13. Billy Joel
14. Barry Manilow
15. James Brown

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.

Ensemble Name:
Dotty Westgate or Tigertown Classic Jazz Band

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

Band

Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society

The Midnight Society is Philly’s #1 source for classic Hot Jazz and Swing from the 1900s-1930s. Led by pianist, trumpeter, singer , multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Drew Nugent (no relation), the band has been entertaining the masses for 15 years now. Dressed to the 9’s , Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society always bring a high energy, and a rollicking good time wherever they go. They will bring you a show you won’t soon forget.

Vocalist

Elle Gyandoh

Frank Quattrone of town and Country Living magazine describes Elle as having a “voice that hovers between the dramatic highs of Mariah Carey and the subtle shadings of Norah Jones. It’s rhythm-and-blues meets pop with a dash of sparkle. And that’s what her voice has—Sparkle.

Elle’s most recent release, her Blues & Soul inspired CD, “Through The Looking Glass”, has made a big mark on the music scene! She is currently in the works to release her new project, “The Right Time, The EP” in the Summer of 2021! Through 2020, a year of deep self-reflection, changes, and “new normals”, Elle’s album, “The Right Time” was being created, and will be landing at just the right time. You can catch Elle performing all over PA and the Tri-State area, often with her band, “The John Doe Band”, delivering your favorite Soul Music along with ear-catching original tunes.

Singer, Guitar, Autoharp

Emily Schuman

Emily Schuman is Philadelphia-based folk singer-songwriter and theater artist with a core belief that live arts have the power to bring empathy, joy and connection to our society. She has performed at wedding ceremonies, numerous music venues including the Philadelphia Folk Festival and has written and performed original folk music scores for theatrical productions. She released 2 studio projects through the folk duo, Chickabiddy, and her current solo EP on Bandcamp features songs inspired by the writings of William Shakespeare. She also hosts a regular open mic at Quig’s pub.

Sample Song List
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Carol King
Circle Game – Joni Mitchell
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Book of Love – Peter Gabriel
Blackbird – The Beatles
Fire and Rain – James Taylor
One Little Song – Gillian Welch
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

SINGER, PIANO

Erin Chang

A One-Person Orchestra of Emotion

Praised for her lyrical voice, rich timbre, and expressive interpretations, Erin Chang is a mezzo-soprano who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with her Master of Music in Vocal Performance. She has performed with the MSM Graduate Opera Theater, opera scenes, choruses, and various chamber ensembles, as well as with Chicago Summer Opera. Erin received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a concentration in voice from Rutgers University in 2022. Erin has performed at many major stages throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Beijing Water Cube Olympic Stadium. Erin has also performed as both a solo pianist and chorus accompanist throughout her life. In addition to performing, Erin is passionate about teaching and has maintained an active voice and piano studio for the past 6 years. 

Sample Song List:

O Del Mio Amato Ben – Stefano Donaudy  
Vaghissima sembianza – Stefano Donaudy  
Si mes vers avaient des ailes – Reynaldo Hahn  
L’enamouree – Reynaldo Hahn  
Ständchen – Richard Strauss  
Allerseelen – Richard Strauss  
What Good Would the Moon Be – Kurt Weill  
Lovers – Shigeru Umebayashi  
All I Ask of You – Andrew Lloyd Webber  
To Believe – Matthew Evancho 

Folk/Traditional Music, Theater

Evan Raines

Evan Raines is a multi-instrumentalist and theater artist based in Philadelphia. He plays a mixture of soulful bluegrass, old-time, and traditional celtic music as well as scaled-back arrangements of contemporary tunes. His music is often laced with stories and poems that are borrowed from folklore and literature. As a freelance theater artist, Evan has portrayed many characters historical and fictional, including Johnny Cash, Jerry Rivers (of Hank Williams’s Drifting Cowboys), and recently portrayed the Devil in a musical adaptation of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Sample Song List:

• “John Conroy’s Jig/Tom Billy’s Jig” (Fiddle Mashup) – Traditional
• “Turkey in the Straw” – Traditional
• “Old Joe Clark” – Traditional
• “Pretty Fair Maiden” – Traditional
• “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” – Traditional
• “Ashokan Farewell” – Traditional
• “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” – Hank Williams Sr.
• “The Battle of New Orleans” – Johnny Horton
• “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” – John Denver
• “A Boy Named Sue” – Johnny Cash
• “Carolina in My Mind” – James Taylor
• “Clay Pigeons” – John Prine

Duo, Vocals, Guitar

Front Porch Swing

Introducing Front Porch Swing, the musical duet that will transport you to a world of vintage melodies and smooth harmonies. Comprised of two talented musicians, Beth Mead and John Catterall, Front Porch Swing is a unique blend of swing, country, pop, and jazz music.

Sample Song List
You are my sunshine
Country roads
Hey good looking
It’s a sin to tell a lie
Golden slippers

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.”

Vocalist, Keyboards

George Sinkler

George Sinkler is a very comfortable and personable performer, having performed full-time in the Philadelphia/ Delaware Valley area for 40 years. He is known as “The Man of 5000 songs”, covering The Great American Songbook, Popular music, Broadway, & jazz. He does specialty programs: Valentines Day, Mardi Gras, Irish, Patriotic, Christmas & Winter. He also does Lectures in Song: Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, Kern, Rodgers, Loesser, Mercer, Jerry Herman, Michel Legrand, Kander & Ebb, Bachrach, A.L.Webber, Ellington, etc.

Vocalist, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin

Gerry Clark

Vocalist, Drums

Greg Albert

Greg Albert is a drummer and vocalist from the Philadelphia area who got his start performing at the age of nine.

He performs a variety of music from the 1930s through the 1980s. He especially likes Big Band, Rock and Roll, Country, Soul, and Motown music. Greg also offers special themes including patriotic, polka, Latin and holiday programs.

Greg especially enjoys performing at senior communities because he sees how much residents enjoy it. He looks forward to entertaining the residents of your community soon.

Sample Song List
All Shook Up
Fly Me to the Moon
Sweet Caroline
Crazy
God Bless America
Peg o’ My Heart
Volare

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“He played a great mix of music from different genres to different decades.”

“One of the BEST!”

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, UKULELE, HARMONICA, HAND PERCUSSION

Hal Aaron

Hal Aaron – Awesome Live Music 

Hal performs all the music you grew up with because he grew up with that music, too. He acquired his performing chops as a singing waiter in Los Angeles and returned to the Philadelphia area after performing in venues across the country. He plays everything including slow emotional ballads to acoustic pop, reggae, country and soft jazz.  
 
Having an event? Got Hal?

Sample Song List: 
And I Love Her – Beatles  
Just Walk Away Renee – The Left Bank  
Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty  
I Can See Clearly – Johnny Nash  
My Girl – The Temptations  
Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis Presley  
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz  
Me and Julio – Simon and Garfunkle  
Over the Rainbow – Iz style on uke  
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison  
Amie – Pure Prairie League  
Hotel California – Eagles  
Mr. Bo Jangles – Jerry Jeff Walker 

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“Hal Aaron was WONDERFUL! The residents LOVED his performance.”

“Hal was great, on time, very pleasant. Spoke to myself before hand to gauge resident interest in music (genre/era). Stayed later than contracted to preform an encore requested by the residents. Very professional, would love to have him back at our community.”

“Hal was FANTASTIC! We hired him for our Tropical Paradise Happy Hour Event and he hit the mark with his set list. He played a variety of songs for the residents and they really enjoyed his performance. He engaged in conversation with the residents. The residents asked to have him come back in the future. I highly recommend Hal. You won’t be disappointed.”

“Just wanted to say the residents LOVED Hal Aaron today. I keep having them come up to me telling me to get him here again in the future. Thanks again for all you do!”

COMEDIAN, LECTURER

Helene Angley

Audience engaging clean comic who enjoys interacting with folks when presenting slides as well. 

Helene is a crowd engaging entertainer who has performed her clean comedy in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and has her own comedy special! She bring fun dialogue when presenting slides. 

SINGER. GUITAR

Howard Whitman

Lively, funny singer/guitarist/entertainer to delight any audience! 

Howard Whitman is a seasoned entertainer with a deep bench of experience as a professional entertainer. In addition to currently performing as vocalist/bassist for tribute bands Know Return (Kansas) and Fooling Ourselves (Styx), he also handles the same duties with the Where’s Pete band and performs on acoustic 12-string guitar and vocals as a soloist and in the Hearing Double duo. He loves to “bring the fun” in his performances for seniors, which, in addition to his strong vocals and guitar work, spotlight his comedic quips and improvisational talents prompting laughter and enjoyment during the many shows he’s performed for Senior audiences. 

Sample Song List:

New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)
Don’t Be Cruel (Elvis Presley)
All My Loving (Beatles)
Country Roads (John Denver)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)

Singer

Jackie G.

Jacqueline Gibson is a native Philadelphian, who has held a full time position as a Church Administrator for 20 years, and currently sings in a Wedding Band at EBE Talent. Prior to that, she sang with the Janis Nowlan Band (an 11 piece Wedding Band) for 19 years. Jacqueline studied classical piano, music theory and dance at Settlement Music School for ten years, and was a Dance Major at the Boston Conservatory of Music.

Sample Song List
L.O.V.E.
Orange Colored Sky
Twist and Shout
It Had to Be You
We Are Family
Sentimental Journey
Johnny B. Good
Dancing in the Street
My Guy
Can’t Hurry Love
Rock Around the Clock Tonight
Got Him Back in My Arms
Old Time Rock and Roll
Heatwave
Rockin’ Robin
All of Me
It’s Not Unusual
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
At Last
Crazy
Dream a Little Dream
Someone to Watch Over Me
Que Sera Sera

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“She was phenomenal, so engaging with the crowd, the most I have seen our residents engage in clapping and singing along, it was great. Cannot wait to have her back again.”

“The performer who we recently had for casino night was wonderful.”

“Jackie Gibson….Amazing!!”

SINGER, VIOLIN, PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLA, CELLO

Jade Anaiah Wesley

Vocalist x Violinist

  She can sing. She can play violin. She can do both at the same time. Jade Wesley is a multi-instrumentalist who never fails to seize emotion when she performs.  
Jade Anaiah Wesley has been hailed for her “deep rich tone” and having a “very expressive and engaging” stage presence by Voice Faculty from Southeastern University and the University of Montevallo. She is internationally awarded across the United Kingdom and around the United States including New York, Dallas, and Washington D.C for musical theatre and classical. Wesley is studying Vocal Performance with a focus in Violin at the University of North Texas College of Music. Originally from Glassboro, NJ, Wesley started her studies at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in Orchestral Music Education and Violin Performance before transferring to UNT.  
Oscars Morning Special singing Oscar-nominated and winning songs. Recently, she made her festival debut in April performing at Eclipse Utopia with Australian Violinist Ally Hocking Howe. Wesley will also be performing in the Jazz Aspen Festival in the newly made Afro-Cuban Session.  
Wesley made her professional orchestra debut in Leon Lacey’s Black Tie Cinematic Symphony. Here, she played Violin II with renowned gospel and inspirational artists including Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, and Iyanla Vanzant. 

Sample Song List:

My Girl- Temptations 
Valerie – Amy Winehouse 
Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez 
1 + 1 – Beyoncé 
When I Fall in Love – Carmen McRae 

Er Ist’s – Hugo Wolf 
Cruda Sorte – Rossini 
Ici Bas- Cesar Cui 

Bruch Violin Concerto Mvt. 1 
Adoration – Florence Price 
Fantasy – Earth, Wind, and Fire

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
The Way You Look Tonight
Mack the Knife
Roses are Red
After the Lovin’
Spanish Eyes
Can’t Help Falling in Love with You
Sweet Caroline
Everybody Loves Somebody
L-O-V-E
Unforgettable
Quando, Quando, Quando
King of the Road
Strangers in the Night
Beyond the Sea

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!”

SINGER, PIANO

JC Keys 

Pianoman JC Keys 

JC Keys has been performing in the tristate area for over 30 years. As well as heading The award winning Elton John Tribute act “JC and the Crocodiles” voted best impersonator for 2024 in NY by Bestoftheboro.com 

Sample Song List:

Under the boardwalk- drifters New York State of mind- Billy Joel 
Great balls of fire- Jerry Lee Lewis 
Tiny dancer- Elton John 
Way you look tonight- Frank Sinatra 
Summer wind- Frank Sinatra 
Mack the knife- Bobby Darin 
Can’t take my eyes off of you- Frankie vallie

Vocalist, Guitar, Ukulele, Harmonica

Jeff DeSmedt (Big Jeff)

They call him “Big Jeff” because he’s six feet six inches tall. As an award-winning full-time family entertainer, he knows how to engage audiences from the ground up! Jeff sings with a friendly folky vibe, sometimes he croons like Bing Crosby. He brings along a guitar, harmonica, ukulele and a few other musical knick knacks. He plays an assortment of golden oldies from “You are My Sunshine” to “Sweet Caroline.” He often passes out percussion instruments. It’s always a joy to see these audiences light up, shake a tambourine, and sing along!

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
Don’t Be Cruel
Hound Dog
Heartbreak Hotel
Love Me Tender
Teddy Bear
Blue Suede Shoes
That’s Alright Mama
How Great Thou Art
Amazing Grace
Peace In The Valley

DJ, Dancer, Singalong

Jenny Burke

• Era related trivia
• Singalong
• DJing/Music
• Dance Instruction
• Seated Dance Moves
• Line Dancing
• Name that Tune

Vocalist

Jenny Lee Stern

JENNY LEE STERN is a Bucks County native and Broadway veteran. She is fresh off a run of MAMMA MIA at The Media Theatre in Delaware County. She was seen on the Great White Way in ROCKY (Original Broadway Cast, “Joanne”) and A CHRISTMAS STORY (Madison Square Garden, “Mrs. Schwartz).

She toured the country as “Mary Delgado” in JERSEY BOYS, originating the role in the Chicago and Toronto companies. Off-Broadway, Ms. Stern garnered critical acclaim for her portrayals of Judy Garland, Patti Lupone, Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster (and more!) in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE & KICKING and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION. She also regularly cameoed as “The Diva” in SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PADODY. She regularly performs on the cabaret circuit in NYC at 54 Below and GreenRoom 42. Ms. Stern recently played the role of Judy Garland in the new musical JUDY GARLAND: WORLD’s GREATEST ENTERTAINER.

Regionally, she has found her niche playing “Patsy Cline” in ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE. She most recently played the role at the Media Theatre and Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.

Other Philadelphia credits include: WEST SIDE STORY, GODSPELL, LOBBY HERO, 42nd STREET, HIGH SOCIETY (Walnut Street Theatre); SUESSICAL, CATS (Media Theatre), THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK XMAS MUSICAL (Montgomery Theatre), and WORKING (Bristol Riverside). She has been seen on TV in THE SOPRANOS and THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA. Jenny studied acting at NYU and North Carolina School of the Arts. She is mother to three daughters (Nora, Patsy, and Daisy) and lives happily in Doylestown, PA.

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.

SINGER, LECTURER, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS

Joe Plush

Performing the songs that memories are made of.

Joe sings a song as if he personally wrote it. Accompanying himself on keyboard and guitar, he can cover a wide range of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Fats Domino, Dion and the Belmonts, to Beatles, Elton John, and Billy Joel. He can shake like Elvis, croon like Johnny Mathis, or conduct a singalong to Sweet Caroline. He especially likes to take requests, as he knows hundreds of songs from the 40’s through the 80’s. Joe can tailor your event to perfectly fit. 

Sample Song List:

Jailhouse Rock -Elvis
Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers 
Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino 
Runaround Sue – Dion and the Belmonts 
My Girl – Temptations 
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong 
Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis 
New York New York – Frank Sinatra 
Take Me Home Country Road – John Denver 
Wildwood Days – Bobby Rydell

Client Review:
“We really enjoyed his guitar playing and piano playing. And he was open to requests as well.”

SINGER, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, HOST

Joe Stout

Joey Stout Acoustic Entertainer

Joey Stout likes to laugh and play and sing. But not by himself. Playing and singing since the age of 7, he takes you with him on a unique musical adventure. He brings folk, classic rock, country, jazz, oldies and instrumentals to your seniors. Dancing is optional but heckling is encouraged! So that’s the schpeil. Joey is a warm hearted, talented guy who treats everyone like family. Anyone can sit back an listen, or join in. He rolls with the feel of the room. Smiles fill his gas tank. Unless no one heckles…

Sample Song List:
Dock Of the Bay – Otis Redding
Another Saturday Night – Cat Stevens
King of The Road – Roger Miller
The Joker – Steve Miller
Blowin In The Wind – Bob Dylan
Me and Julio – Paul Simon
Route 66 – Asleep At The Wheel
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis
Fly Me To The Moon – Sinatra
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
The Way You Look Tonight – Sinatra
Love train – The O’Jays
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Vocalist, Tribute Artist

John Ekey

I really enjoy singing to seniors! I’m resident friendly and mingle ( safely ) with them while I sing. My elvis songs cater to them like romantic, gospel and inspirational. In fact gospel was Elvis’s first love – he grew up singing gospel. I also like to give out gifts during my show like scarves and teddy bears. A lot of times when I come do a show some are sleeping and when I get into it they come to life and are smiling! That makes my day! This is why I do What I do. It’s my way of making seniors happy – it’s my passion!!

INSTRUMENTALIST, PIANO, KEYBOARDS

Joseph Kenney

Award-Winning Pianist and Recording Artist

Joseph Kenney is a 2013 graduate of West Chester University (BM Piano performance). He is an award-winner (hometown heroes awards/multiple local piano competitions) and internationally-nominated as a recording artist and composer (One-world music awards in UK). Kenney performs a variety of classical, jazz, show tune, patriotic, singalong, and original compositions.

Sample Song List:
All of Me — jazz standard
Blue Skies
Claire de Lune — Debussy
Patriotic medley
Mozart Sonata in F — movement 1
I found a million dollar baby
Some enchanted evening
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Till There was you
Show Me the way to go home

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

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 – Gershwin
Over the Rainbow – from The Wizard of Oz
My Favorite Things – from The Sound of Music
All I Ask of You – from Phantom of the Opera
Here Comes the Sun – Beatles
Danny Boy – Irish traditional
Clair de lune – Debussy
Moonlight Sonata – Beethoven

Vocalist, Dancer

Kat Miller

Kat Miller is a singer based in the Philadelphia area. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, and then moved to Philadelphia for an acting apprenticeship at the Walnut Street Theatre. Kathryn spent several years performing professionally in regional musical theatre before turning to music and film. She currently sings with two acoustic duos and a cover band, all while continuing to write her own original music. Her years of training allow her to perform many diverse styles, ranging from musical theatre, pop, jazz, and more. Kathryn is excited to continue to bring the joy of music to new audiences!

SINGER

Kelly Loder

Powerhouse vocalist with range from Etta James to Whitney Houston.

Growing up in Egg Harbor Township NJ, Kelly started performing at a very young age. After studying dance with Thelma Hundertmark for 14 years, she changed her focus to vocal performance. Kelly was crowned Miss Atlantic County 1997 and Miss Essex County 1999, both giving her the opportunity to compete for Miss New Jersey as part of the Miss America Organization. She was also thrilled to win an astonishing 6 times in Showtime at the Apollo’s Amateur night. While attending Montclair State University for music, she was asked to be the opening act for R&B group “Jagged Edge”. Kelly spent most of her college years as a demo singer for recording artists Brandy and Monica. She is the recipient of the Governor’s Award in Arts Education and was a section leader for two years in a row in the NJ All State Choir. Kelly’s voice has been featured with some of the top bands in the Tri State Area. She has worked with “Don’t Call Me Francis”, “Cheers The Band”, “The FM Band”, “The Quake Band”, and many duos and trios in the Atlantic City and Pennsylvania Casinos. Most recently, Kelly can be seen as a featured vocalist with the “Party Wave Band”. In addition to her work in music, Kelly is the owner of Kelly Loder Travel, winner of Gold for “Best Travel Agency” in the Best of the Press 2021, 2022, and 2023. Her work in music and travel has given her the opportunity to be an ambassador for several organizations. Her volunteerism includes work with D.A.R.E., Shore Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House, and Seasons of Giving. She resides in Hammonton NJ with her husband Bill and children, Billy, Logan, Nicole, Lauren, and Benjamin.

Sample Song List:
At Last – Etta James
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Ordinary People – John Legend
Breathe – Faith Hill
PYT – Michael Jackson
Valerie – Amy Whinehouse

Singer, Piano

Kelsey Brown

A One-Woman Show of Nostalgia

Kelsey Brown is a vocalist and pianist based out of the South Jersey area. She has been a professional performer for years, performing at venues such as The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and the musical theatre club 54 Below in New York City. Her musical inspirations include Carole King, Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, and the music from the 1960’s – 1980’s is the era she loves to play most. In addition to being a solo performer, she also is the manager/vocalist/pianist for The Melodymakers, a folk/rock band in the Greater Philadelphia area that plays a variety of songs and albums from the 1960’s – 1980’s.

Sample Song List
“I Feel the Earth Move” – Carole King
“Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
“Rich Girl” – Hall & Oates
“Rocket Man” – Elton John
“Vienna” – Billy Joel
“Songbird” – Fleetwood Mac
“You’re No Good” – Linda Ronstadt
“Fast Car” – Tracy Chapman
“Crocodile Rock” – Elton John
“Oh Darling!” – The Beatles
“It’s Too Late” – Carole King
“Don’t Stop” – Fleetwood Mac

INSTRUMENTALIST, CELLO

Kelvin Diaz Inoa

Mr. Diaz Inoa won numerous awards including the Luis A. Ferre and the Ricardo Morales Sáez Scholarships, the Kutztown University Chamber Music Competition, the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition conducted by Maestro Rosalín Pabon. Mr. Diaz won the Concerto Competition of Fresno State University performing the Dvorak Cello Concerto conducted by Thomas Loewenheim and was a winner at the Fresno ASTA and CalASTA competitions. For his high achievements, he also received support from the Association of Parents and Friends of the Orchestra (APAOSS) in Puerto Rico, the San Antonio Chamber Orchestra, and Art Community Network in Philadelphia. An active orchestral musician, Mr. Diaz Inoa performed with orchestras such as the Sinfonietta Puertorriqueña at the Casals Festival, the Orquesta de Cámara de San Juan as principal cellist, and the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to his performing career, Mr. Diaz Inoa is also establishing a teaching career, and has already taught for Música Sin Barreras, the 100 x 35 music program, CMI in San Antonio Texas, United Conservatory of Fresno, the Youth Orchestras of Fresno, and FOOSA. Mr. Diaz most recent positions are founder cellist of the Tower Quartet of Fresno, Co-assistant principal cellist of Sequoya Symphony Orchestra and Cello Professor at Fresno City College.

Sample Song List:
Cello Concertos:
– Lalo – Cello Concerto
– Schumann – Cello Concerto
– Saint Sean – Cello Concerto
– Elgar – Cello Concerto
– Shostakovich – Cello Concerto
– Dvorak – Cello Concerto
– Prokofiev – Symphonia Concertante
– Hayden – Cello Concerto No.1 and No.2
– Ricardo Castro – Cello Concerto
Cello Sonatas:
– Prokofiev – Cello Sonata
– Ligeti – Cello Sonata
– David Baker – Cello Sonata
– Brahms – Cello Sonata No.1 and No.2
– Shostakovich – Sonata
Solo Works:
– Vivaldi – Doble Cello Duet
– Tchaikovsky – Pezzo Capriccioso
– Miklos Rozsa – Tocata Capriciosa

– Popper – Concerto Polonaise
– Chopin – Polonaise Brillante
– Saint Saëns – Allegro Appassionato
– M. Bruch – Kol Nidrei
– E. Elgar – Elegy
– G. Casado – Suite
– Ginastera – Pampeana #2
– Bach – Cello Suite No.1, 2, 3, and 6
– Cassado – Cello Suite

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

Steel Drums

Kristian Paradis

Kristian Paradis is an internationally known performer, composer, and teacher of the Caribbean Steel Pan (also known as the steel drums). He is the musical director of the Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra and the Plenty Pepper Steel Band. He was the director of Steel Bands at the University of Delaware, where he taught for 15 years, and a member of the United States Navy Band. He has played for audiences around the globe, including appearances with symphony orchestras in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and with some of the world’s most prestigious steel bands in the Caribbean.

Sample Song List
Bacchanal Lady | David Rudder
Black Orpheus | Luis Bonfa
Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
Brown Skin Girl | Harry Belafonte
Corcovado | Jobim
Day- O | Harry Belafonte
Dolly Dawn | Harry Belafonte
Don’t Worry, Be Happy | Bobby McFerrin
Down De Road | Andy Narell
Girl From Ipanema | A.C. Jobim
Hot Hot Hot | Arrow/Buster Poindexter
I Can See Clearly Now | Frampton / Big Mountain
I Cant Help Falling In Love With You | Elvis / UB40
I’ll Remember April | Frank Sinatra
In a Sentimental Mood | Duke Ellington
Island in the Sun | Harry Belafonte
Jamaica Farewell | Harry Belafonte

Vocalist, Guitar

Liam Taylor

A lifelong student of the performative arts, singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Liam Taylor strives to reach the souls of listeners through musical experiences. Born in Bryn Athyn, PA and raised on the Beatles, he has performed for folks of all walks of life; newlyweds, friends, bargoers, as well as good folks from the retirement home in his hometown, Cairnwood Village. Liam is always humbled to perform to the senior community and thoroughly appreciates their open hearts and minds, patience, laughter, and stories from their journeys.

Dancer

Liliana Ruiz

Liliana Ruiz specializes in Classical Spanish with castanets, Folklore and Flamenco.

Raised in Mexico City in a Spanish culture-based home, she started dancing classical ballet at the age of six. Shortly thereafter, she began Classical Spanish dance and Flamenco. She was inspired by her family’s deep-rooted passion for the arts.

Ms. Ruiz has performed Classical Spanish dances with the two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist Peter Nero and the Philly POP’s at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, as well as with the Atlantic Bay Symphony, the Pottstown Symphony, the Tulsa Symphony, and the NJ Patriots Symphony directed by Dan Spalding. Liliana danced, choreographed and created a flamenco character of Carmen with the Virtuosi Orchestra of Philadelphia directed by Daniel Spalding.

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

Violin, Viola

Lionel Thomas

Lionel Thomas currently resides in Wilmington, Delaware where he teaches violin and viola as Suzuki Academy Associate Department Head at the Music School of Delaware and is violinist with the Nagoya String Quartet. Mr. Thomas also teaches music courses as Associate Adjunct Professor at Delaware State University. As a performer, Mr. Thomas currently performs with Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra and has been a member of the Mann Center Festival Orchestra, Oregon Mozart Players, and other professional ensembles.

Sample Song List:

Classical

• Works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and more.

Non-Classical

• Hits by Stevie Wonder
• Bruno Mars
• Leonard Cohen
• Ed Sheeran
• The Charlie Daniels Band
• And others.

Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist

Lorenzo Branca

Lorenzo grew up in Philadelphia and began studying drums at the age of 12. His first paying gig was playing an 8th grade dance party and he was hooked. While in high school his band played for proms, weddings and the resort clubs in Atlantic City opening for main acts.

Moving to New York to attend the Art Student’s League where he studied drawing, painting and sculpture, he continued to support himself through his playing. Turning to music full time, his band recorded for Columbia Records and toured the southeastern United States.

Presently, he’s performing as a solo musician, singing and playing guitar for all kinds of audiences and venues from private events to indoor and outdoor concerts. The song list ranges from classic standards, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz to island music, blues and contemporary. His passion for music and art continues to grow and ll his life with joy and creativity to be shared with others.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“Lorenzo, was very professional, courteous and our resident’s overly enjoyed him ! Sight unseen, I must say MBE provided a great talent for the residents at our community, kudos to all!!!”

“Lorenzo Branca’s music worked out really well! He was very professional and we enjoyed the guitar/flute combo!”

“Such a nice guy and super talented!”

“Lorenzo’s musical talents and musical selections seemed to be perfect for the porch parade event and residents all commented on how talented he is!  Would love to have him back in the future.  Thank You!”

“Residents really enjoyed his performance and thought he was easy to hear!”

“Our residents loved him and want him back.”

SINGER, GUITAR

Loretta Allen

A Female Voice and an Acoustic Guitar

Take a step back in time with Loretta Allen. Hear some of your favorite tunes from younger years with warm female vocals and simple acoustic guitar. Loretta entertains audiences throughout the Philadelphia region and has graced the stages of many popular music venues and festivals.

Sample Song List:
Venus
Black Velvet
Pretty Woman
All My Lovin
Folsom Prision Blues- Johnny Cash
Country Roads- John Denver
Working Class Hero- Bob Dylan
Mama Tried- Merle Haggard
Nights In White Satin- The Moody Blues
Riders on the Storm- The Doors
Famous Blue Raincoat- Leonard Cohen
Sixteen Tons- Traditional
Where the Streets Have No Name- U2
Romeo and Juliet- Dire Straits
Go Down, Moses- Traditional
Blowing in the Wind- Bob Dylan
For What It’s Worth- Buffalo Springfield
Have You Ever Seen the Rain- CCR

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

Vocalist, Keyboards

Marc Sherman

Marc began picking out tunes at age 4, as he sat next to his father (who played by ear) on the piano bench in their Philadelphia home. At age nine he was taking lessons, and by the end of high school decided to make music his career. Marc entered Temple University’s College of Music as a Piano/Voice Major. While at Temple, he recorded 3 albums with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy as part of the Temple University Concert Choir. Marc graduated first in his class in 1969 with a Degree in Music Education, and taught music in the Philadelphia School District for 35 years. Early in his career, Marc sang with Duke Ellington’s band, and played in Warren Covington’s big band, backing up such singers as Vaughn Monroe, Ray Eberle and Bob Crosby. Marc has also played piano in restaurants and for private parties for the past 45 years, developing a unique pianistic style which incorporated his years of classical training. His well-trained ear has enabled him to commit thousands of songs to memory.

TRUMPET, TENOR SAXOPHONE

Mark Edmonds & The Jazz Band

Classic big band jazz

The 17-piece “Jazz Crew” big band plays the classic big band hits of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and more. They also bring in guest vocalists to give the audience something extra!

Sample Song List:

• Killer Joe – Benny Golson
• New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
• Lil’ Darlin’ – Count Basie
• Good Bait – Count Basie
• A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
• Take The “A” Train – Duke Ellington
• Jump, Jive, and Wail – Louis Prima
• C-Jam Blues – Duke Ellington

Lecturer, Percussionist, Ensemble

Martin Bradfield

Martin Bradfield has parlayed a 45-year professional drumming career of gigs, books, recordings, teaching and writing into a multi-faceted, colorful and interesting blend of communication, rhythms, art history and philosophy. The result of this holistic approach to Art and Music has been literally reverberating in the streets and clubs and concert halls and also quietly reflected upon at Art Studios and schools. His book on music and drumming philosophy, DRUMMING: THE FOREST AND THE TREES, has been very influential and is considered a unique and useful approach to music, drumming as well as other areas of art.

The Martin Bradfield Trio
As a professional musician, Martin has played at clubs and concerts and schools and clinics and seminars since the late 70’s. His jazz trio has played at many hotels and clubs throughout the Philadelphia area since the 1990’s. Their CD, “ A Moment in Time “ was very well received. Their focus and “Mission Statement” is to play the classic Jazz Standards in an original yet respectful way, playing and creating a shimmering vibe. The group likes to be brief and melodic and conversational. Our guitar player’s wife’s insistence that we, ”make it pretty” has been taken to heart. In addition, Martin reveals some of the stories behind the standards to add another level to the event. The trio can be a guitar led or piano led trio and also be augmented, if need be, by additional instruments.

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

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Vocalist

MaryBeth Ventura

An established vocalist throughout the tri-state area, her experience, versatility, and personality make her one of the region’s most entertaining vocalists. Singing professionally since 1980, MaryBeth has performed with many bands and orchestras throughout the Delaware Valley, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, New York, and New Orleans. Not only as a lead vocalist, but also as a background vocalist for original, and Large Venue Tribute Bands. MaryBeth has written, published, and recorded her own music, as well as being recorded for professional jingles. And is a respected Vocal Coach.

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Vocalist

Massimo Brutto

Vocalist, Massimo Brutto, has been performing with bands and vocal ensembles for the past six years. He graduated from the University of the Arts in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance. During that time he had the chance to perform with artists such as Deana Martin, and The Philly Pops Big Band. He has been performing for MBE at retirement communities over the last two years.

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, 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

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 

Singer, Piano, Bass, Guitar

Meghan Tanella

Togetherness of Purpose

Meghan is a seasoned musician who began writing music before she could write in complete sentences. From the earliest age, Meghan knew that she did not want to become a musician, but inherently is a musician. Trained under some of the most profound musicians in England, Scotland, Korea, and having trained at the Aaron Copland School of Music in NYC, Meghan’s favorite joy of life is sharing music with others. From hosting Kirtan events at yoga studios, cantoring in churches, performing gigs of all genres, to directing choirs and teaching, her love for music radiates from her to those she shares it with to create a “togetherness of purpose.” She believes that everyone has music inside of them, and just needs to find the freedom to let their hearts sing.

Sample Song List
All the Things You Are- Ella Fitzgerald
Edelweiss- from The Sound of Music
I Want You Back- Jackson 5
Can’t Help Falling in Love- Elvis
I Wanna Hold Your Hand- Beatles
Build Me Up Buttercup- The Foundations
Bridge over Troubled Water- Simon & Garfunkel
When We Were Young- Adele
Let it Be- The Beatles
Somewhere Only We Know- Keane
Perfect- Ed Sheeran
Take Me to Church- Hozier
Vienna- Billy Joel
She Will Be Loved- Maroon 5
Creep- Radiohead
Particles- Nothing But Thieves
Tear Up This Town- Keane

Vocalist, Keyboards

Michael Borowski

Michael is an accomplished pianist/composer out of Philadelphia, PA. Michael has been entertaining audiences both locally and nationally for decades. He started playing the piano at 4 years old, and began composing and performing music just short of his 7th birthday. Michael studied classical music composition and piano performance at Temple University. During his college years, Michael played numerous concerts, and had the honor of performing at the historic Academy Of Music in Philadelphia. He has toured extensively with Dirk Quinn Band. You can currently find him on stage with Splintered Sunlight.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“The residents really enjoyed Michael’s performance, his song choices were upbeat and his personality was upbeat as well!”

“Residents Enjoyed”

“Our residents LOVED Mike. We will definitely schedule him again!”

SINGER, SAXOPHONE, PIANO

Michael Dugger

Classic American Music

Michael Dugger, a multi-instrumentalist from the South Jersey area, performs the greatest hits of classic Americana music. His diverse range of talents enables him to tailor each performance to the audience in front of him.

Sample Song List:

• “Hound Dog” – Elvis Presley
• “Copacabana” – Barry Manilow
• “Piano Man” – Billy Joel
• “Crocodile Rock” – Elton John
• “Mr. Bojangles” – Sammy Davis Jr.
• “Everybody Loves Somebody” – Dean Martin
• “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• “Mona Lisa” – Nat King Cole
• “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
• “Fire and Rain” – James Taylor
• “All of Me” – Ella Fitzgerald

Guitar

Michael Moniodis

I am a Solo / duo acoustic performer who has been performing in the MD, PA, DC, DE area for 22 years. This includes a list of over 300 song from the 50’s through today.

Sample Song List:

• “Suspicious Minds” – Elvis Presley
• “Forever in Blue Jeans” – Neil Diamond
• “We Can Work It Out” – The Beatles
• “Space Oddity” – David Bowie
• “Kiss on My List” – Hall & Oates
• “Wanted Dead or Alive” – Bon Jovi
• “Down Under” – Men at Work
• “Drops of Jupiter” – Train
• “Ants Marching” – Dave Matthews Band
• “Haven’t Met You Yet” – Michael Bublé

Singer, Guitar

Michael Patrick

Michael has been performing all over the tri-state area and beyond for the last 25+ years. Appearing at many of the most esteemed venues ranging from theaters, festivals, township events and more, he has shared the stage with country superstars such as: Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Clint Black, Randy Travis, and many more over the years! In addition to his Johnny Cash tribute show, Michael has been entertaining folks of all ages with his signature mix of traditional country and folk songs as well as his popular original songs.

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

Vocalist, Percussion, Keyboards

Mike Dettra

Since receiving a Jazz Performance degree from Temple University in 2007, Mike has been
performing/teaching locally as a Drumset Player/Percussionist, Piano Player and Vocalist. His
performance/teaching videos can be found on YouTube. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in
Percussion Performance at West Chester University.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

• “Mike was excellent. He has been here before, and he did a great job this time as well. He ended up adding a Limbo, and it was eternal, since once anyone started Limboing everyone wanted to go under the Limbo, whether walking or in a chair. I would advise anyone looking for Luau entertainment to call Mobetter, for Mike!”
• “Everyone loved Mike! Can’t wait to have him back!”
• “The show was great A+!”

SINGER, GUITAR

Mike McNichol

Singing for Seniors 

Mike McNichol performs songs that people love to sing. With contagious enthusiasm, he creates a campfire-like atmosphere featuring old standards and folk favorites. He encourages his audience to sing along — and a good time is always had by all! 

Sample Song List:

Hey Good Lookin’ 
You Are My Sunshine 
Over the Rainbow 
I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad 
Take Me Out to the Ballgame 
Country Road 
This Land is Your Land 
Both Sides Now 
Edelweiss

Vocalist

Minnie Kalan

Powerful Vocalist Sings From Her Heart

Minnie Kalan is a Mezzo-Soprano/Actress from the Philadelphia area. Originally from the Jersey shore, she is no newcomer to the stage, having started performing at the age of nine as a munchkin in the “Wizard of Oz”. She has been performing all over the tri-state area since then. Since 2018, she has focused on the retirement community as both a duet artist for Philly Senior Stage and as a soloist in her own right. Her voice is rich and powerful and her energy knows no bounds. She loves to sing Broadway, standards and pop music from the good old days. Her shows are unique, with pre-written themed dialogue between every song. The seniors love it! “There is no greater feeling than connecting with seniors and taking them on a stroll down memory lane.”

Sample Song List
My Way- Frank Sinatra
I Could’ve Danced All Night- My Fair Lady
Judy Garland Medley
Be My Baby- The Ronettes
Book of Love- The Monotones
New York, New York- Liza Minnelli
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Sweet Charity
Don’t Rain on My Parade- Funny Girl
It’s My Party- Leslie Gore
God Bless America- Irving Berlin

Comedian, Vocalist, Lecturer

Missy Hall

Missy Hall is a singer, lecturer, comedian, and motivational speaker with a sharp-witted, relatable style that resonates with audiences of all kinds. Missy Hall is an actress/comedian with a sharp witted style that has captivated audiences around around the country. She is a nationally touring headliner, and her freshman CD, “Miss Representation” was a first-round Grammy nominee Years of teaching, public speaking, and performing have led her to love sharing topics of all sorts with listeners from all walks of life. She enjoys naps, her naughty dogs, and connecting with people while sharing a variety of lecture materials and topics. If you’d rather be entertained by song and/or laughter, she’s got you covered there as well.

DJ

Mr Hollywood DJ

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

Nicole Fox

The best singers South Jersey has to offer!

A diverse group of singers of all ages, each showcasing incredible vocal talent and stage presence. We can make any event unforgettable!

Sample Song List:

• Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
• Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Make You Feel My Love – Adele
• Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald
• At Last – Etta James
• Anything you want, we can sing!

SINGER

Pam Brennan

Musical Storyteller Extraordinaire

Pam grew up listening to the great vocalists, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Bing Crosby, and still listens to them with her 99 year old Mother. She has performed at The Harvard Club and Kitano Jazz club in NYC with seasoned musicians who have as much reverence for The Great American Songbook as she does.

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

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 
This Land is Your Land 
Fly Me to the Moon 
I’m Gonna sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 
All Shook Up 
When You’re Smiling

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, BANJO

Pete Glaze

Vocalist

Phil Zipkin

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Phil has performed in various National Tours, Off Broadway and in regional productions of various shows since 1991. He has sang back up for Barry Manilow on his holiday album in Los Angeles as well as with Manhattan Transfer. He has performed in numerous cabarets in NYC & Philadelphia working with composers Richard Maltby, Jr, David Shire & William Finn to name a few. He has currently been entertaining senior audiences in various communities for the last 5 years.

I have various themed shows which I’m happy to provide the names. Currently my most popular shows are Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Bing Crosby, Elvis (not as an impersonator) & various crooners. Please inquire within.

Vocalist, Guitar

Phyllis Chapell

Vocals/Guitar Uniquely Diverse Filled With Love & Joy

Phyllis Chapell (vocalist/guitarist) performs a unique mix of American standards, Broadway, pop, folk, jazz, show tunes, and international music—including songs in up to 13 languages from the U.S., Brazil, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including all kinds of Jewish music. Phyllis Chapell has performed in concert throughout the U.S., in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe. She has released multiple CDs, as a solo artist and with her internationally known world jazz ensemble Phyllis Chapell & SIORA. She has produced multiple videos as well. Phyllis Chapell has been named as one of the top 500 jazz vocalists of all time by Down Beat, Jazz Times and AllMusicGuide. She has also won song competitions for her original music.

Sample Song List
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Sway
La Vie en Rose
If I Were a Bell
Can’t Buy Me Love

Vocalist, Guitar

Quentin Jones

Quentin plays guitar and sings popular music of all styles from the late 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Quentin performs all the good stuff from old time country music, to 60s British invasion pop, to blues to bluegrass! There is something for everyone in Quentin’s set, and his show is sure to please all! He sure knows how to entertain and bring joy and happiness to your residents.

Sample Song List:

• “A Taste of Honey” – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
• “Folsom Prison Blues” – Johnny Cash
• “Everyday” – Buddy Holly
• “Runaway” – Del Shannon
• “The Thrill Is Gone” – B.B. King
• “House of the Rising Sun” – The Animals
• “Black Magic Woman” – Santana
• “Buckaroo” – Buck Owens
• “This Boy” – The Beatles
• “How Deep Is Your Love” – The Bee Gees
• “409” – The Beach Boys
• “Salty Dog” – Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt

Duo, Vocals, Guitar, Violin

Rachel and Ty

Rachel and Ty have been performing for the last 6 six years, covering a wide range of genres and styles.

Sample Song List:

• “Valerie” – Amy Winehouse
• “Folsom Prison Blues” – Johnny Cash
• “Dream Lover” – Bobby Darin
• “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers
• “I Wish” – Stevie Wonder
• “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
• “Run-Around” – Blues Traveler
• “Midnight Train to Georgia” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
• “You’re So Vain” – Carly Simon

Soprano

Rachel Sigman

An Operatic Soprano that Defies Genre

Rachel Sigman is a lyric soprano and a Philly native. She is a rising star in the sphere of contemporary opera, but her technique and versatility render her an asset in musical theater, baroque and everything in between. She frequently participates in productions that defy the bounds of traditional theater.

Most recently she has performed the role of Donna Anna in Button-Down Opera Project’s Don Giovanni, Musetta in their production of La Bohéme and premiered the role of Soffronia in Bel Cantanti Opera’s Briscula, the Magician. She can be seen as a soloist and chorister with Vox Ama Deus and All Saints’ Church Wynnewood and is on the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir Roster. Rachel is the former in the operatic mermaid duo Bubbles and Buoy and works as a teaching artist with Opera on Tap’s Playground Opera. Finally Rachel was a soloist and chorister on the Grammy winning recording of Wozzeck 2017, created in conjunction with the Houston Symphony.

Rachel performs a potpourri of classical, cabaret, cross-over works and musical theater, making what is considered high-brow entertainment enjoyable for a wide audience with her quirky sense of humor.

Sample Song List
Non mi dir from Don Giovanni
Dis-mois que je suis Belle from Thaïs
Quando m’en vo from La Boheme
Da tempeste from Giulio Cesare
Comme autrefois from The Pearl Fishers
Ach Ich Fuhls from The Magic Flute
And this is my beloved from Kismet
Somewhere over the rainbow from Wizard of Oz
Amor by Bolcom
O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicci
The Sound of Music From The Sound of Music

Singer

Rebecca Shoemaker

Unique sound, engaging entertainer and consummate professional all rolled into one. Rebecca is a classically and theatrically trained soprano with incredibly smooth, soothing vocals and a wide repertoire of music fitting for most casual functions and formal events.

Sample Song List
1. Crazy
2. Jolene
3. Boots are Made For Walking
4. Close To You
5. Mona Lisa
6. Memory (from Cats)
7. Rock Around the Clock
8. Stupid Cupid
9. You Light Up My Life
10. Save The Last Dance

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

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

Guitar, Violin

Robin Lohse and Ode To Joy

Robin Lohse has been performing around the region for the last few years bringing a joyful sound to many residents in retirement communities and to local restaurants such as the Green Fork in North Wales and the Morgan Log house located in Towamencin Township. Her group Ode To Joy were a monthly event at Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale for residents confined to the health centers. More recently she and her partner John performed at the Evans Mumbower Mill in Upper Gwynedd Township many fun tunes from the Irish genre. From popular classical tunes to light jazz to folk tunes and of course Irish or Scottish selections the sound is upbeat and celebratory in style. If you need lessons on a stringed instrument Robin has been teaching at George’s Music Store for the past decade or more .Asl available for private parties and weddings. For a list of pieces please go to the website at lohsestudiomusic.com

SINGER, PIANO

Scott Gurney

Piano/vocal all styles of music

Scott Gurney has been performing piano vocal gigs in and around the tri-state area since he was a teenager. He is comfortable playing and singing all styles of music from jazz standards to Sinatra to oldies and contemporary rock and roll. In his early twenties he performed with such notable artists as The Drifters and Lou Rawls.

Sample Song List:
Run Around Sue
Under The Boardwalk
On The Way To Cape May
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
That’s Amore
New York New York
Summerwind
Sweet Caroline
Country Roads

SINGER

Shahara Clark

SINGER, KEYBOARD

Shaina Caplan

My name is Shaina Faith. I’m a young singer, songwriter, and performer on the East Coast of the United States.

Shaina Faith is a talented musician, pianist, and singer whose passion for music transcends generations. With a warm and inviting stage presence, she captivates audiences through heartfelt performances and timeless melodies. Shaina’s music resonates deeply with seniors, as she often draws inspiration from classic songs and beloved standards that evoke cherished memories.

Sample Song List:

• I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• Let It Be – The Beatles
• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Carole King
• That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be – Carly Simon
• You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
• I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
• Killing Me Softly with His Song – Fugees
• A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procol Harum

LECTURER

Shawna Romond

Shawna Romond is a dynamic and professional presenter and lecturer with a diverse background and a bright personality inspired by her theater experience. She holds a degree in Broadcasting and Communications from Temple University and has performed in stage plays and community theater throughout the tri-state region. Shawna’s high-energy performances and engaging presence make her a standout in both the theatre and corporate entertainment industries. Her passion for working with people shines through in every event, creating memorable experiences for all attendees.

Ensemble

Steve Cofield & Sweet

Steve Cofield and Sweet is a talented band from the Philadelphia area performing a fun mix of danceable Motown, Big Band, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues. They perform every weekend at clubs and restaurants in the area and take pride in getting audience members singing along and dancing!

Singer, Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar

Ted The Fiddler

You won’t disappoint with Ted The Fiddler 

Ted is a remarkable Musician/Entertainer from the Philadelphia Wild Western Suburbs. As a Sideman Ted has played and recorded with dozens of regional performers through out the area. His Respect for his Elders makes him the Perfect Performer! After all, the Hippie Generation is all Seniors now! They Love his Irreverent Humor and Choice of Songs! “I just turned 71 myself” Says Ted, ” I can still Get Down. It’s Getting Up again that’s the Hard Part!”

Sample Song List
Why Don’t Ya Love Me – Hank Williams
Ole Kentucky Home – Randy Newman
There She Goes – John Prine
Rocky Top – Osborne Bros.
Sittin On Top Of The World – Traditional
And Lots of Fiddle Tunes, Traditional, Celtic, Folk, Cajun, Some with Words, and even some Originals.

Duo, Vocals, Guitar

Time Travelers Two

Time Travelers Two, Sue Roncoroni and Bunny Barnes, both sing and both play guitar. They do sing-a-longs with the residents and they just LOVE it!! They also provide them with a running dialogue about the history of the tunes, to bring back memories for them. In addition, they give them song sheets so residents can sing-along with them. They also bring rhythm instruments, so residents can play along (if allowed! Sanitized of course, beforehand)!! TTT tries to engage the residents as much as possible!

They have 7 different “Music of the Decades” shows including song sheets to accompany them. They also have a Patriotic show, Holiday show and St. Patty’s Day show.

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 

GUITAR, BANJO

Wanamaker Lewis

I play intricate solo guitar through many genres

For over 30 years, Wanamaker Lewis has been a much-lauded professional musician in Philadelphia. He plays the banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and drums.

From 1976 to 1980, Lewis was a member of The John Herald Band, and played venues from the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California to Carnegie Hall in New York. He then formed The Lewis Brothers, Philadelphia’s premier bluegrass band, which performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival as well as hundreds of clubs throughout Philadelphia, the Northeastern US, and Europe.

Georgia On My Mind Charade
Manha De Carnival
The Entertainer
Carnavalito
Stormy Weather,
A Foggy Day
Send In The Clowns

BAND, VOCALIST, GUITAR

Wayne Thompson

Wayne Thompson started playing the guitar when he was 9. He studied with Geraldine Swink, an
international classical guitar performer and a graduate of the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music.
He later studied Rock and Blues guitar with James Trostle, a Berklee graduate for 7 years. His
study with Trostle included contemporary Jazz theory. His full-time career in music began at age
22.

Vocalist

Wendy Simon

Wendy Simon has been exciting audiences since the release of her internationally-acclaimed album, “Scrapple To The Apple,” as lead vocalist for the Philly-based Jazz group, “52nd St.” A.D. Amorosi of the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote: “Wendy Simon is renowned for her delicate voice, innovative scat-singing, and her delicate way with a ballad.” Wendy has toured domestically and internationally, and has been performing in Jazz clubs in the Greater Philly area, as well as special performances in Senior facilities, featuring standards including the Great American Songbook and bossa novas.

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Band

Where’s Pete Band

Like a cook selecting the right combination of spices for the perfect dish, Where’s Pete serves up a unique combination of songs from a wide cross-section of eras and musical genres. From LMFAO, Adele, and Bruno Mars, James Brown, Johny Cash and Journey, to Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Chuck Mangione, no genre is off limits to Where’s Pete if it gets people dancing. Where’s Pete is managed by Mo Better Entertainment and can be seen performing at a venue across the region every weekend!

Learn more about Where’s Pete.