Baltimore MD

Vocalist, Guitar

Aaron Hawkins

Aaron Hawkins is a one-man powerhouse. Strong and soulful vocals accompanied by melodic guitar playing. With a bright attitude and a wide flexible range Aaron is the perfect fit for any event!

Harpist

Anna Ellsworth

As a winner of the Anne Adams Award, harpist Anna Ellsworth was featured in the opening concert of the 42nd American Harp Society National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. She has won prizes in the American Harp Society National Competition (Young Professional Division), Korean International Harp Competition, and Young Artist’s Harp Competition and was a two time winner of the Boston Harp Festival’s Stars of Tomorrow competition, subsequently performing in the festival’s Stars of Tomorrow concerts. Currently, Anna enjoys a diverse freelance career and loves to perform in almost any capacity, whether that’s playing in an orchestra or accompanying herself while she sings for weddings. She holds a Master of Music degree from Yale University.

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Vocalist, Guitar

Annie Stokes

Folk Music With a Dreamy Twist

Annie Stokes breathes new life into the classic folk, singer-songwriter, and Americana music that defined the 1950s-1970s! With a lifetime of theatre training under her belt and confident guitar skills, Annie knows how to intuitively charm a crowd by crafting a set list that will bring back their best memories.

Sample Song List
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
A Case of You – Joni Mitchell
April Come She Will – Simon and Garfunkel
Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Bob Dylan
Brand New Key – Melanie

Vocalist, Guitar

Ariel Jacobson

Singalong favorites from the 1920s to the 2020s!

With nearly twenty years of professional experience, singer/guitarist Ari Jacobson has a wide repertoire guaranteed to delight senior center audiences. From beloved folk singalongs to jazz standards to country classics to all your favorite hits from the 50s through today, Ari always finds a way to put a smile on the faces of any audience.

Sample Song List
You Are My Sunshine – Traditional
I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen – Traditional/Irish
Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams
As Time Goes By – Dooley Wilson
Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland (from The Wizard of Oz)
All I Have to Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
A Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel

Singer

Ashley Denay

Ashley Denay is an on fire, go-getting up and comer in the music industry. She’s been described as having a voice that “tugs at your heartstrings” and can “convert negativity into something beautiful.” Ashley has an extensive musical background, providing vocals for both stage performances at venues such as MGM Grand, Las Vegas, or recording barbershop live performances: also in Las Vegas.

Ashley has dedicated her life to helping others, and she does so unselfishly. From giving vocal performance, piano and musical theater lessons in Seattle all the way down south of Baltimore – Ashley’s commitment is clear: spreading love through knowledge and music!

Ashley’s training, love and inspiration for music has led Ashley into becoming a successful singer with many awards, enthusiastic reviews from professionals, and recognition as “The Voice of Baltimore”!

Sample Song List
At Last – Etta James
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
Respect – Aretha Franklin
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bonnie Raitt
Sweet Thing – Chaka Khan
Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
What’s Love Got to Do With It – Tina Turner
Jolene – Dolly Parton
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
The Way We Were – Barbra Streisand
Let It Be – The Beatles

Showtunes/Musicals:
Sound of Music
My Favorite Things – Sound of Music
Tomorrow – Annie
All That Jazz – Chicago
This Is Me – Greatest Showman
A Million Dreams – Greatest Showman
My Heart Will Go On – Titanic
Hopelessly Devoted to You – Grease

Cello, Piano

Atticus Mellor-Goldman & Minji Nam

Pianist Minji Nam, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, has worked for Yale University, the Aspen Music Festival and School, Bowdoin International Music Festival, the McDuffie Center for Strings, Florida State University, and the MTNA competition. Most recently, Minji was the head Coordinator and Collaborative Pianist at the Yale School of Music.

Cellist Atticus Mellor-Goldman earned his Masters degree in 2021 from Yale University. DuUpon graduation, Mellor-Goldman moved to Washington, D.C. after winning a position in the Air Force Strings.

DUO. FIDDLE, GUITAR, BOUZOUKI, BODHRAN, VOCALS

Baltic Celtic

Celtic Fiddling

Baltic Celtic is comprised of Kaitlyn Likas and John Bimbiras. Their music and dancing reflects their shared Irish/Lithuanian ancestry. John Bimbiras is a guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, MD. He has been active as a performer since the age of twelve, playing at prestigious venues throughout the DMV, NYC, and Austin, TX. His influences draw from a vast array of genres and styles including rock, jazz, blues, folk, Celtic, and Latin music. Currently, Bimbiras is also a Ph.D. candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Texas at Austin. He has produced two albums of historically informed Dominican music: Rafael Petitón Guzmán: a Dominican Musical Treasure on the World Stage by the Dominican Studies Institute Orchestra and Del Burro al Subway by Sofrito y Su Melao. In Baltic Celtic, a new project put together with violinist Kaitlyn Likas, they explore their shared Irish and Lithuanian heritage through this musical collaboration.

COMEDIAN, LECTURER

Belinda Cleare Criddell

Belinda infuses her sense of humor into all aspects of her work as a standup comedian, consultant, speaker, and instructor.

Entertaining and making people laugh most of her life, Belynda is a multi-talented individual. Originally from a small, rural community in Canada, her comedy material is based on hilarious stories from her outrageous life and family, as well as her extraordinary understanding of life and human nature.

Her comedic style is an interpretation and observation of people and life, delivered in a lively, intellectual, and sidesplitting manner.

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“Let me say first Belinda did an amazing job with the Black Loyalist presentation! The residents loved it!”

“Residents really enjoyed Belinda during her recent lecture there and would enjoy having her return.”

Singer, Guitar, Drum Machine

Brad Emmett

An engaging 50’s and 60’s jukebox experience!

With over two decades of experience captivating audiences with his talent, Brad is equally skilled with his voice and guitar. He seamlessly weaves together soulful melodies and captivating rhythms to create an unforgettable musical experience. His song selection from the 50’s and 60’s takes residents on a journey into the past. He enjoys seeing so many residents recognizing the songs and singing along with him during his performances. One of his unique features is the innovative use of technology in his performances. Utilizing a digital drummer controlled by his feet, he adds drums and percussion to his sound, creating a rhythmic experience that resonates with audiences. It’s not unusual to have some residents who can’t help but get up and dance! Additionally, he incorporates a harmonizer pedal into his setup, enriching his vocal performances with lush harmonies. He is a one man band! Brad specializes in engaging with senior audiences, where his warm personality and timeless repertoire strike a chord with listeners. Whether he’s performing beloved classics or introducing audiences to new favorites, his passion for music shines through in every performance, leaving a lasting impression on those who have the pleasure of enjoying one of his performances. Brad can also perform as part of a three piece band. Same great songs, same engaging experience, but with bass and piano added.

Sample Song List
All Shook Up – Elvis (1957)
Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers (1957
Run Around Sue – Dion and the Belmonts (1961)
Donna – Ritchie Valens (1958)
Come Go With Me – The Del-Vikings (1956)
I Saw He Standing There – The Beatles (1963)
Hey Good Lookin – Hank Williams (1951)
In the Still of the Night – The Five Satins (1956)
Hang on Sloopy – The Mccoys (1964)
La Bamba – Ritchie Valens (1958)
Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley and his Coments (1954)
Earth Angel – The Penguins (1954)
Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran (1958)
Teenager in Love – Dion and the Belmonts (1959)
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis (1961)
Stand By Me – Ben E. King (1961)
Good Lovin’ – The Rascals (1965)
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash (1955)
Goodnight Sweetheart – The Spaniels (1953)

Vocalist, Guitar, Drums, Harmonica

Brandt

Vocal Shapeshifter Traveling through Time

Brandt has technically been entertaining audiences since his school days in the late 1970’s. Graduating from jazz/jam drummer to rock band frontman/guitarist to one man band, Brandt performs unique, yet familiar, versions of over 500 eclectic covers and originals throughout the 1900’s to music from the 21st century.

Sample Song List
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Only Living Boy in New York – Simon & Garfunkel
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
What’s Going On? – Marvin Gaye
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Easy – The Commodores
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Touch of Grey – The Grateful Dead
Something – The Beatles

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

Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist

Bruce Gardner

Bruce Gardner is a singer/songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and architect of The Bruce Gardner Experience. Born in a suburb of Maryland, Bruce discovered his love of music at a young age listening to his family’s eclectic collection of old LP’s from all genres. In his teens he played with local Go-Go music bands while interning as a recording engineer/producer at Bebop Productions Inc. where he earned his first professional recording credits as a producer and session musician working on the album “Plays With Toys” by Imago/Chrysalis recording artist BASEHEAD.

Vocalist

Bryan Langerud

Bryan has been singing since he can remember. He traveled the world with the United States Air Force premier showcase “Tops in Blue.” He has hosted karaoke for many years and sung in no less than 10 bands and ensembles. With over 5,000 songs in his repertoire, he covers 9 decades of music! From classic to contemporary, from rock to country to R&B, he covers favorites by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder and many more!

Ensemble

BW and The Danger

BW and the Danger is an acoustic cover band who plays your favorite songs from the last 70 years. For Senior performances, they focus on hits from the 50’s and 60’s. Made up of Brad “BW” Emmett on vocals and guitar, Karen Chae on vocals and piano, and Bobby Banks on vocals and bass, they have over 120 years of combined performing experience. They take audiences on a journey back in time as they play many timeless hits. It’s not uncommon for audiences to sing along and even get up and dance at their performances. They utilize a digital drummer that allows them to sound like a four piece band. This means they take up less space and have complete control over their volume. They love engaging with Senior audiences through their music and crowd work. They’ve become the favorites of residents at some communities. They look forward to bringing their musical experience to your community and to meet and perform for your residents. They also offer an hour of Holiday music for that time of the year.

Sample Song List:
Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear – Elvis Presley (1957)
All I Have to Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers (1958)
Que Será, Será – Doris Day (1956)
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley (1956)
Be My Baby – The Ronettes (1963)
Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino (1956)
Little Bitty Pretty One – Bobby Day (1957)
Lollipop – The Chordettes (1958)
Help Me, Rhonda – The Beach Boys (1965)
Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin (1959)
Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong (1959)
My Girl – The Temptations (1964)
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash (1963)
Walkin’ After Midnight – Patsy Cline (1956)
Twist and Shout – The Beatles (1961)
Yakety Yak – The Coasters (1958)
This Magic Moment – Jay and the Americans (1969)
The Wanderer – Dion (1961)

Piano, Organ, Accordion

Carter Stevens

Carter Stevens loves sharing music of all kinds with audiences. From Beethoven to Brubeck, Puccini to Polkas. Carter crafts programs that bring cheer to audiences, wheather an elegant jazz piano performance, a beautiful light classical recital or a sing along of classic songs, Carter wants people to truly experience the joy and peace that music brings!

Sample Song List
All of Me
At Last
Ave Maria
Beer Barrel Polka
Fly Me to the Moon
Hey Jude
Maple Leaf Rag
Take Five

SINGER, UKELELE, HARMONICA, PIANO

Cinda Smith

Unique Harmonica and Ukulele Songs from Funny to Poignant

Cinda Smith is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Kensington, Maryland, renowned for her lyrical style and unique blend of harmonica and ukulele. With a repertoire of original songs ranging from humorous to heartfelt, Cinda’s music brings smiles and creates meaningful connections through genuine, relatable storytelling.

Cinda has earned recognition for her songwriting, including a Finalist Award in the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC) Rock and Alternative category for her song “House of Mirrors.” She also received Honorable Mentions in the 2020 MASC Freedom Song category for “Fences,” co-written with David Scott Weaver, and in the 2019 MASC Lyrics Only category for “NOLA.”

Currently, Cinda is preparing for the release of her new EP, recorded at Gizmo Recording Studio in Silver Spring, Maryland. In addition to her solo work, she performs as part of WeaverSmith, a duo with David Weaver.

Sample Song List:

1. Heat Wave – Martha & the Vandellas
2. Bring It on Home to Me – Sam Cooke
3. Take Out Some Insurance – Jimmy Reed
4. Cupid – Sam Cooke
5. These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra
6. Moonglow – Music by Will Hudson and Irving Mills, lyrics by Eddie DeLange
7. Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
8. You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis
9. Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles (written by George Harrison)
10. Rainbow Connection – Kermit the Frog (from The Muppet Movie)
11. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
12. Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles

SINGER, GUITAR

Damon Foreman

Guitarist/Singer specializing in R&B and Jazz 

Damon Foreman is a recording artist, guitarist/vocalist that has performed with many notable artists, most recently the Weather Girls, but has been leading his own band performing throughout the DMV for over 30 years. He has performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Theatre,Merriweather Post Pavilion and numerous festivals throughout the area 

Sample Song List:

Stand By Me. Ben E King  
Dock of the Bay. Otis Redding  
Satin Doll. Duke Ellington  
Corcovado. Antonio Carlos Jobim  
Blue Suade Shes. Elvis Presley  
Unchained Melody. Righteous Brothers  
When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge  
Under The Boardwalk. Platters  
The Twist: Chubby Checker  
The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra  
Fly Me to The Moon. Frank Sinatra 

Vocalist

Daniela Hernandez-Fujigaki

Daniela Hernández-Fujigaki is a multidisciplinary, performing artist working in the DC/Baltimore area. She currently forms one half of Dave and Daniela, a musical duo, along with Dave Weber. Recent acting credits include: Remember Me, Dreams of Azul by Karen Chacana with Teatro La Bolsa (DC).

SINGER

Debbie Bucci

Heart, Soul, Roots & Bluesy

Debbie Bucci self-describes her style of music as Heart, Soul, Roots & Bluesy.   Given her diverse background , you can expect anything from roots to blues, to jazz, to folk, to country, to hymns/gospel;any song that has heart and soul at its core.   While primarily a folk & rhythm guitarist, she also plays a bit of slide and mandolin to mix it up. Singing along is strongly encouraged – if the spirit move you.

Sample Song List:
Hank William Medley (Your Cheatin Heart, Jambalaya, Hey Good looking)
Tennessee Waltz –
Walking after Midnight
Ring of Fire
Rock Around the Clock
That’s alright Mama
Bye Bye Love
Mean Mean Man
50/60 standards
Unchained Melody
Dedicated to the one I love
Dream a little Dream of Me
You send me – Sam Cook
Stand by me
Natural Woman
Dancing in the streets
Aint that Peculiar
My girl
The way you do the things you do
Leaving on a jet plane
Blowing in the wind

Duo

Empty Ecstasy

Empty Ecstasy is a husband-and-wife acoustic duo with uniquely crafted arrangements and harmonies – and a well-polished repertoire of classic rock/pop/country covers from 70’s to present such as All I Have To Do Is Dream (Everly Brothers, Landslide (Fleetwood Mac), Have You Ever Seen The Rain (CCR), Killing Me Softy (Roberta Flack), With or Without You (U2),
Living on a Prayer (Bonjovi), and Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash).

Singer, Guitar, Drums

Eric Selby

Eric Selby is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Eric has released 3 solo records, with his much anticipated, ’23 release, “Dang Fool,” which was named TOP 10 on Roots Music Report’s National Alterative Folk Album Charts of the year! He loves working with seniors and has does so for several decades.

Sample Song List
For What It’s Worth (Buffalo Springfield)
You Are My Sunshine (Jimmie Davis)
Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver)
Edelweiss (Rogers & Hammerstein)
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
Tomorrow Never Knows (The Beatles)

SINGER, GUITAR

Erik MacCain

Singer/Guitarist

Erik MacCain is a Delaware-based musician who has been playing the guitar since childhood and entertaining audiences professionally for the last 10 years. After retiring from a twenty-two year career as a parole officer he now enjoys the opportunity to do something he truly loves and that is playing music. His true passion is singing and playing the guitar for an audience, whether performing solo, duo, or with his cover band (Raising Cain Band). Over the years Erik MacCain has performed at senior residential communities, golf clubs, private events, wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, corporate functions, festivals, fundraisers, bars, restaurants, yacht clubs, and various venues in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. 

Sample Song List:

American Pie  
Bad Moon Rising  
Beginnings  
Brown Eyed Girl  
Fire and Rain  
The Gambler  
Let Your Love Flow  
Margaritaville  
Ring of Fire  
Sweet Caroline  
Take it Easy  
Take Me Home Country Roads  
Wagon Wheel 

SINGER, ENSEMBLE, GUITAR

Gabe Hutter

A Modern-Day Troubadour

As Mr. Gabe (“the Pied Piper of Takoma Park”), singer and guitarist Gabe Hutter has been charming young children and their families throughout the Washington, DC area for over ten years. Recently, he has begun performing for adult audiences, on his own and with his band, Song Riot, offering a mix of jazz standards, folk songs, and classic pop and country music favorites. Imagine Frank Sinatra, Woody Guthrie, Willie Nelson, and The Beatles sitting around, trading songs, and you’ve got an idea of what it’s like to listen to Gabe. Whether he’s entertaining kids or grown-ups, Gabe’s performances are guaranteed to have everyone in the audience humming, tapping, smiling, and singing along. 

Sample Song List:

Ain’t Misbehavin’ — Fats Waller 

The City of New Orleans — Arlo Guthrie  
Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles  
Singin’ in the Rain — from the movie “Singin’ in the Rain”  
Take Me Out to the Ball Game — Baseball anthem  
They Can’t Take That Away From Me — Frank Sinatra  
This Land is Your Land — Woody Guthrie  
Till There Was You — from the musical “The Music Man”  
When You’re Smiling — Louis Prima (and many others)  
You Are My Sunshine — Traditional 

FLUTE, SAXOPHONES

GENE ISAYEV

Soulful Solos For Any Occasion 

Gene comes with a background of classically trained musician who performed and taught for more than 35 years. He performed with classical, klezmer, blues, jazz and rock bands in Europe in late 80’s and early 90’s, and in US since 1994. Gene still is a working musician, playing mostly in Philadelphia area with his band Whiskey Logic, he moved from there to Maryland in 2021. He is a member of National Flute Association and plays flutes with Flutes on The Brink flute choir. Gene enjoys performing for elderly people, bringing his students to retirement communities for recitals and playing solo, duets or a trios for different occasions and holidays.

Sample Song List:

Duke Ellington – Satin Doll 
Joseph Kosma – Autumn Leaves 
Glenn Miller – Moonlight Serenade 
Sade – Smooth Operator 
Stevie Wonder – I just Call to say I Love You 
Gershwin – Summertime 
Jobim – Girl from Iponema 
Etta James – At Last 
Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World 
Miles Davis – So What

What Clients Have Said About This Performer:

“The program was fantastic. He did a wonderful job engaging the residents and even brought and played the flute as well, which was such a pleasant surprise! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and it added a great touch to our day.”

“The residents enjoyed it. They liked that it was different and appreciated how prepared his equipment was able to accommodate the residents’ needs. Thank you for solving that and being able to provide a backup for us. It meant a lot. They were very happy. A big turnout of around 30-40 residents.”

Vocalist, Guitar

Hays Dowdy

Hays Dowdy is a DC based musician performing live as a solo artist along with elite bands in International Musicians League. Rooted in 50s & 60s rock, bluegrass, and trained in jazz, his approach blends different genres to evoke the modern sonic spirit of a surreal vibe found within the walls of a vintage studio. He is currently working on his debut solo album recorded at Ivakota with the first single, “Inside the City”, coming out soon. He also teaches guitar & ukulele at Middle C Music.

Sample Song List
My Girl
Here Comes the Sun
Fly Me to the Moon
Wild World
Ring of Fire
Oh, Pretty Woman
Satisfaction
Kiss From A Rose
I Want It That Way
American Girl
Purple Haze

SINGER, LECTURER, GUITAR, UKELELE

Henry Armstrong

Warm jazz and other gentle, sentimental sounds 

Henry Armstrong is a classically-trained vocalist and jazz musician with a passion for all things performing. Some of his influences include Ella Fitzgerald and Mister Rogers and enjoys singing anything from Carmina Burana to Chuck Berry. As a teenager, he was recognized as a top young vocalist in the state of Virginia with acceptance to the Virginia Governor’s School. Henry is currently a youth soloist with Woolly Mammoth Theatre in DC and most recently he sang as part of the opera chorus with Andrea Bocelli. He is also the lead singer for jazz duo True Blue Two with guitarist Andre Cutair. His favorite venues are nursing homes and senior living facilities. In addition to his music, Henry also holds degrees in American Studies and Communication Studies from American University with a certificate in Disability, Health, and Bodies Studies. He has a passion for social advocacy and currently works in marketing. 

Sample Song List:

Night and Day (Cole Porter)  
I Got Rhythm (George and Ira Gershwin)  
Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael and Mitchell Parish)  
Wave (Antônio Carlos Jobim)  
Summertime (from “Porgy and Bess” by George and Ira Gershwin and Dubose Heyward)  
They Can’t Take That Away From Me (George and Ira Gershwin)  
One Note Samba (Antônio Carlos Jobim)  
My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart)  
The Way You Look Tonight (Jerome Kerns and Dorothy Fields)  
Fly Me to the Moon (Bart Howard) 

SINGER

James Lenz

A one man, nostalgia act

James von Lenz is a full time gigging musician specializing in oldies, Motown, big band, and early rock and roll. He is a multi instrumentalist able to play guitar, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. When not playing in senior facilities, he is a male lead in the wedding band circuit.

Sample Song List

• “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
• “Beyond the Sea” – Bobby Darin
• “Stand by Me” – Ben E. King
• “I Second That Emotion” – Smokey Robinson
• “My Girl” – The Temptations
• “This Guy’s in Love with You” – Herb Alpert
• “Hound Dog” – Elvis Presley
• “Hungry Heart” – Bruce Springsteen

Violin

Janet Greene

Dynamic Violinist Blends Genres

Meet Janet Greene, a violinist dedicated to bringing joy to senior living residences and nursing homes. Janet uses classical and Celtic fiddle melodies as well as Sinatra era standards to engage and entertain her audiences. Audience members will frequently sing or clap along to familiar tunes. Get ready for a multifaceted musical experience that will delight seniors!

Sample Song List:

• “Pachelbel Canon” – Johann Pachelbel
• “Air on the G String” – Johann Sebastian Bach
• “Irish Washerwoman” – Traditional
• “Cockles and Mussels” – Traditional
• “Moon River” – Henry Mancini
• “Pennies from Heaven” – Arthur Johnston
• “As Time Goes By” – Herman Hupfeld

SINGER

Jason Mendelson

Mendelson Plays McGuinn

“Mendelson Plays McGuinn” is a captivating retrospective of Roger McGuinn’s career. Jason uses period instruments and storytelling to share this music with a wider audience. Jason evokes the vibe of Roger’s solo concerts through the lens of a new generation.

After moving to Alexandria, Virginia in 2010, Jason participated in a wide variety of musical projects, including playing in the Kennedy Center house band for their Pete Seeger tribute, and hosting the Clara Barton Sessions. He performed regularly with Jonny Grave, Alex Parez and the Hell Rojos, and Genesis tribute Selling Fairfax by the Pound.

His original project MetroSongs received attention from The Washington Post, Northern Virginia Magazine, Virginia Public Radio, WAMU-FM, and WJLA-TV, for writing, recording, and performing an original song for each of Metro’s 91 station locations, based on the geography, history, and ethnography of each neighborhood. Since 2020, he has called the Shenandoah Valley home and serves on the board of nonprofit organization StreetWise Studios, Inc. supporting the local music ecosystem.

Sample Song List:
My Back Pages (The Byrds)
Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley)
Daddy Roll ‘Em (Bob Gibson)
On Easter Morn He Rose (Lead Belly)
Dink’s Song (American folk traditional)
Finnegan’s Wake (Irish-American folk)
Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds)
Turn! Turn! Turn! (The Byrds)
Bells of Rhymney (The Byrds, Pete Seeger)
Eight Miles High (The Byrds)

Vocalist, Guitar

Josh Earls

Josh Earls is a Maryland-based touring musician, recording artist, and session musician. Being the self-proclaimed “biggest Beatles fan in the world”, Josh has quite the ear for the songs of decades’ past. From Nat King Cole to Jim Croce, Earls has curated a unique repertoire of not only songs you know and love, but the classic songs that you may have forgotten about while simultaneously informing you of music trivia! You will walk away from each performance humming your favorite tunes, and knowing a little more about the songs and artists you have loved all your life.

Sample Song List
-It’s Only A Paper Moon
-Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
-Hey Good Lookin’
-Blackbird
-Fly Me To The Moon
-Hey Mr. Tambourine Man
-Goodnight, Irene
-Oh Susana
-Michelle
-Ring Of Fire

Vocalist, Guitar, DJ

Kenneth Wenzel

A saxophonist, a guitarist, a singer/songwriter, and a bandleader, Ken Francis Wenzel has been described as a purveyor of restless midwestern sentimentality, who searches in his songs for the kinds of truth that’s often best found within oneself. Whether performing as a solo acoustic singer-songwriter or with his full band Cross Kentucky, Ken stays busy, playing 200+ shows a year across the DC, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia region, the eastern seaboard, the midwest, and south

Songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s!!

Sample Song List:

• “The Life” – Kenny Chesney
• “Margaritaville” – Jimmy Buffett
• “Proud Mary” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
• “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” – Otis Redding
• “My Girl” – The Temptations
• “Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
• “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” – Elvis Presley
• “The Gambler” – Kenny Rogers
• “Spirit of New Orleans” – Preservation Hall Jazz Band
• “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” – Paul Simon
• “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles
• “Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
• “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver

Dancer

Kinikia

Kinikia is a professional Hula dancer in the Mid-Atlantic area. She has performed countless hundreds of shows throughout the area for both large and small audiences. Kinikia has helped lead many groups in the area from their early beginnings. She currently performs solo dance shows and mentors her young children in the Polynesian arts.

SINGER, GUITAR

Kris Belgica

Kris Belgica is a Baltimore-based guitarist/vocalist who performs a unique mix of jazz, pop, country, klezmer and Yiddish song. He loves engaging with his audiences by providing anecdotes and tidbits about the songs and genres he performs, ensuring each performance is not only entertaining but educational. 

Sample Song List:

All of Me (1931)  
Bei Mir Bistu Shein (1932)  
Abi Gezunt (1938)  
We’ll Meet Again (1939)  
Folsom Prison Blues (1953)  
Blowin’ in the Wind (1963)  
Those Were the Days (1968)  
I’ll Fly Away (trad.)  
Red is the Rose (trad.)  
Shprayz Ikh Mir (trad.) 

ENSEMBLE

La Unica Trio

A Unique Blend of Fun Music 

Trio version of DC area’s most excitingly unique musical experience. La Unica’s Trio version presents traditional Irish music, Latin music, and everything else you can imagine into a delicious musical stew that performs uplifting tunes in a unique show you must hear live. La Unica’s uniquely arranged covers and fun originals offer familiarity and originality for anyone looking to have fun. La Unica‘a trio offers an intimate experience with acoustic instruments. We can fulfill desires for Latin music, Irish music, and uplifting music! 

Sample Song List:

Oy Ye Como Va (Santana) 
Danny Boy (Traditional) 
Jump In The Line (Harry Belafonte) 
With Or Without You (U2) 
Land Down Under (Men At Work) 
Late in the Evening (Paul Simon) 
Fool in the Rain (Led Zeppelin) 
Love Song (The Cure) 
Guantanamera (Celia Cruz) 
Despacito (Luís Fonsi) 
Whiskey in the Jar (Dubliners)

Singer

Larzine

Vocalist, Guitar, Flute

Laurie Mangold (Laurie Blue)

Delighting Audiences with Songs They’ve Always Loved

Laurie Blue is a singer-songwriter guitarist from Northern Virginia who for decades has entertained audiences around the United States and in Europe. Her voice has been described as beautifully smooth and expressive. She plays an eclectic mix of popular classic rock, folk and country songs. In addition to performing regularly at restaurants, farmers markets, festivals, and community events, she especially enjoys performing for seniors, inviting everyone to sing along and feel the joy of a shared musical experience.

Sample Song List
“Big Yellow Taxi” – Joni Mitchell
“Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
“Can’t You See” – Marshall Tucker Band
“Jolene” – Dolly Parton
“Leaving on a Jet Plane” – Peter, Paul and Mary
“Proud Mary” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
“Ring of Fire” – Johnny Cash
“Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Carole King

Vocalist, Guitar

Mark Scott

Mark Scott has been performing professionally for over 20 years. Mark’s approach is simple: Play popular cover songs that seniors love and bring life and FUN to every gig! Song delivery is always uniquely tailored for each situation, from high energy & upbeat to a laid-back audio backdrop – always appropriate for the vibe each venue or event requires.

SINGER, GUITAR, BASS

Mark Whiskey and the Sours

1950s Rock and Roll and Rockabilly

We’re a Rockabilly band from the Baltimore/DC area, bringing music to the East Coast since 2006.

Sample Song List:

Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
That’ll Be the Day – Buddy Holly
Rock and Roll Music – Chuck Berry
Baby Blue – Gene Vincent
Many more by these artists and others

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, PIANO, KEYBOARD

Myca Townes

Vocalist, Guitar

Nathaniel Yielding

Nate Yielding is performer of popular American tunes from the early 20th century up until present day. His favorite genres to play and perform are folk, country, blues, jazz, and indie. He has performed regularly in Baltimore city for the last several years.

Sample Song List:

• “Make Me Down a Pallet on Your Floor” – Traditional
• “Lost Highway” – Hank Williams
• “My Heart Cries for You” – Percy Mayfield
• “Take Me Back” – Johnny Cash
• “Sugar Babe” – Traditional
• “Blues Stay Away From Me” – The Delmore Brothers
• “El Paso” – Marty Robbins

Ensemble, Tribute Band

Nowhere Men

Nowhere Men is a Beatles tribute! An amplified acoustic quartet consisting of two guitars, bass, and small percussion, they focus on the magical vocals of The Beatles from the early days till the end. Nowhere Men is a low-volume group that can fit into any situation: strictly acoustic or amplified for bigger rooms, but we’re always acoustic! They’ve played all over the DMV area, from small bars to theaters and are looking forward to more!

DANCER

Old Dominion Dancers

English Country Dancing, demonstrated and taught

The Old Dominion Dancers bring a lovely historic dancing style to life with their beautiful period costumes, live music accompaniment, and interactive dancing. You’ll learn about the history of the dances, and how to do some basic steps (if you choose to). The ensemble includes one musician, one dance caller, and four to eight dancers.

SINGER, GUITAR, HARMONICA

Patrick Bedore

Playing oldies hits on guitar and interacting with my audience.

Patrick Bedore is an acoustic singer/songwriter from Maryland. He plays a variety of originals and oldies favorites on acoustic guitar. Patrick loves to interact with his audience and also do improv songs.

Sample Song List:
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
The Beatles – Let It Be
Oasis – Wonderwall
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Bob Marley – Three Little Birds
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On
Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way

Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Saxophone, DJ

Pete Band

Where’s Pete Band is known for their extensive repertoire including rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, Latin, country, dance, and more. Their full band setup includes male and female vocals, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, guitar, saxophone and a DJ, sound and light engineer.

The band consists of all veteran players who have a passion for music and performance. Where’s Pete puts on an engaging live show, with surprise guest musicians and great crowd interaction.

They offer a band and DJ combo package, enhanced lighting package, band and string ensemble, and a band and harpist combo package. You can cover your ceremony and reception music in a one-stop shop. Where’s Pete Band helps you find the best package for your needs and makes your music planning process seamless and stress-free.

Vocalist

Rachel Rose

Lyric-Coloratura Soprano, Rachel Rose Farber (New Jersey, 1985) began her musical training at the age of four on the violin.

For the past 12 years, Rachel has been performing with the US Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus, traveling extensively in the United States and abroad.

As a classical singer, Rachel adores sacred music, art song, and premiering new works. She has performed in conjunction with the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, sung compositions by Berlin-based composer, Ken Shakin, and portrayed the lead role of Soldier in the new opera, The Falling and the Rising (Redler/Dye) (2018).

She continues to record new compositions in the Baltimore/Washington area, most recently for sacred music artist, John Paccheco.

As a violinist, Rachel plays with the Columbia Orchestra and in area quartet/quintet ensembles.

Singer, Guitar, Keyboard

Rich Mascari

Rich is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter with a repertoire of over 1000 songs in a wide array of genres. Songs from decades past and present. He has been playing professionally since he was 12 years old. He studied at Berklee School of Music and is a member of the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame. Rich has an uncanny ability to read a room and play the songs you were just thinking about. He looks forward to entertaining you…

Sample Song List
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Elvis Medley
Hey Jude – Beatles
Moondance – Van Morrison
Pirate at 40 – Jimmy Buffet
One Love – Bob Marley
Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Your Song – Elton John
Johnny Cash Medley
Jerry Lee Lewis Medley
My Girl – The Temptations
Sweet Baby James – James Taylor
Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin
Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Honky Tonk Woman – Rolling Stones
Come Together – Beatles
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Singer, Piano, DJ

Ro Cube

Timeless melodies for every season and every reason

Introducing Ro Cube – a premier pianist, vocalist and DJ. Ro entertains and delivers a Victor Borge type performance energy while actively engaging with his audience often with some light-hearted banter. He specializes in performing popular songs from a multitude of phenomenal artists, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Elton John along with an Elvis Presley tribute set. Ro has served as the musical director and sideman for classic acts like The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, Phil Flowers, Al Green, The Whispers, Kool and the Gang and Chubby Checker. Always encouraging sing-a-longs and crowd participation, Ro takes requests to satisfy the musical preferences of his audiences enticing an unforgettable experience down memory lane.

Sample Song List
It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley
You Make Me Feel so Young – Frank Sinatra
Your Song – Elton John
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
Put Your Head on My Shoulders – Paul Anka
Jump in the Line – Harry Belafonte
Can’t Buy Me Love – Beatles
In the Mood – Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley & the Comets
Besame Mucho – Andrea Bocelli
I Left my Heart in San Francisco – Tony Bennett

Vocalist, Guitar

Sam O’Hare

Sam O’Hare is a Baltimore-based vocalist/guitarist who’s performed throughout the Chesapeake area for over 13 years. He is a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music and performs a wide variety of musical genres including folk, blues, jazz, country, Motown, and more. Aside from regularly performing at venues and restaurants in the area, he is passionate about playing music for seniors and finds joy in seeing them smile and sing along with tunes they love from their younger days.

Sample Song List
“Goodnight, Irene” – Leadbeally/The Weavers
“When I’m 64” – The Beatles
“My Girl” – The Temptations
“L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
“Home On The Range” – Daniel Kelley
“Stand By Me” – Ben E. King
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Elvis Presley

Vocalist, Keyboards

Sara Jones

Jazz Vocalist Sara Jones has toured in 49 states and performed in numerous concert halls across the country. She has appeared as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Ravinia Festival Orchestra and Boston Pops Orchestra. In the Baltimore/Washington area, Jones was a featured vocalist with the Jazz Ambassadors and has graced the stages of the Hippodrome Theater, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Strathmore Mansion, Blues Alley, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Jones, who began her musical career as a pianist, received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and her Master of Music in Piano Accompanying at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. After graduation, she chose to pursue a professional vocal career with the Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, where she served for six years. Now a civilian, Jones maintains an active performing schedule and is a professor at Towson University where she teaches Jazz and Commercial Voice and directs the Towson Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

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, GUITAR

Scott Kurt

Classical Rock/Pop/Country Songs

Scott Kurt has a large song list with songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. He specializes in well known sing along songs from pop to rock to country.

Sample Song List: 

Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Hotel California – The Eagles
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
American Girl – Tom Petty
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Purple Rain – Prince
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Yesterday – The Beatles
Imagine – John Lennon
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
Mr. Brightside – The Killers

Singer

Scottie Tate

I’m a singer/actor of 30 years. My calling is entertainment. My brother who lives here runs a non-profit dedicated to senior citizens that I help out with. Whether it’s grocery shopping or organizing dinner events for seniors, I’m no stranger in philanthropy work for seniors. I definitely have lots of love for them. This seems like a great opportunity. Thanks!

Sample Song List
The Way you look tonight- Frank Sinatra
Anything by Stevie Wonder
Moondance-Van Morrison
Does anybody really know what time it is? – Chicago
Always and Forever
Misty- Johnny Mathis

SINGER

Shana Oshiro, Soprano

Shana Oshiro is a soprano, music therapist, and poet who performs throughout the DMV. She is an alumna of Morgan State University and Shenandoah Conservatory and has performed with local opera companies as well as on major stages including Opera Philadelphia, Millennium Stage, and the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She performs classical works, musical theater, jazz and more. 

Sample Song List:

Let the Bright Seraphim (Handel)  
Quia Respexit (Bach)  
Deh vieni non tardar (Mozart)  
Come scoglio  
Donde lietà usci (Puccini)  
Sul fil d’un soffio d’etesio (Verdi)  
Del Cabello Mas sutil (Obradors)  
Jurame (Grever)  
Come Sunday (Ellington)  
Three Letter Word 

SINGER, GUITAR, DRUMS

Stewart Burlew

Classics, rock, Motown, folk, and more.

Vocalist, Guitar

Sunny Trippel

Whether getting tapped by Pink Talking Fish to sing “The Great Gig In The Sky”, or by John Kadlecik to sing spot-on versions of Grateful Dead songs, or performing high-energy Talking Heads songs with her bandmates in Psycho Killers, Sunny’s versatility is inspiring.
She recently sang the National Anthem at Nats Park.

Sample Song List:

• Sam Cooke – “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Cupid”
• Otis Redding – “Sittin’ On The Dock of the Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness”
• The Andrews Sisters – “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree”
• The Pretenders – “Brass in Pocket,” “I’ll Stand by You”
• Grateful Dead – “Truckin’,” “Touch of Grey”
• Pink Floyd – “Wish You Were Here,” “Comfortably Numb”
• Nat King Cole – “Unforgettable,” “L-O-V-E”
• The Beatles – “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be”
• Smokey Robinson – “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Tears of a Clown”
• Aretha Franklin – “Respect,” “Chain of Fools”
• The Four Tops – “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” “Reach Out I’ll Be There”
• Connie Francis – “Where the Boys Are,” “Who’s Sorry Now”
• Nancy Sinatra – “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)”
• Linda Ronstadt – “Blue Bayou,” “You’re No Good”
• The Dixie Cups – “Chapel of Love,” “Iko Iko”

Vocalist, Guitar

Susan McNeils

Celebrating Memorable Melodies 40’s,50’s &60’s

Susan McNelis is a vocalist/guitarist who’s been performing in the DC area since the ’90s, appearing at venues such as the Kennedy Center and the National Theatre. You’ll be treated to a variety of musical genres including pop, Broadway, jazz, folk and country. Her lovely soprano voice is the perfect vehicle for your favorite tunes and she encourages everyone to sing along. Let’s share the magic of music!

Sample Song List
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Carolina in the Morning – Judy Garland
Jamaica Farewell – Harry Belafonte
Put on a Happy Face – Tony Bennett
Que Sera, Sera – Doris Day
My Favorite Things – Julie Andrews
Matchmaker, Matchmaker – From “Fiddler on the Roof”
Moon River – Andy Williams
Getting to Know You – From “The King & I”
It’s Only a Paper Moon – Ella Fitzgerald

Ensemble, Irish Folk Music

The Pilgrims of Deep Run

The Pilgrims of Deep Run are a Baltimore-based Irish Trad (Irish traditional folk music) group. Covering dance tunes and pub songs, the Pilgrims give the audience a wide variety of styles within the tradition. With members switching between violin, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bodhrán, bouzouki, viola, octave mandolin, and tin whistle, each tune has its own unique character. Whether for festivals, weddings, background music for special events, or just a festive night in a pub, Pilgrims of Deep Run provide exceptional listening experiences.

SINGER, DJ

Tyrone Lyles

Coming form a musical family, Tyrone has been singing before he was able to talk. First in church, then in school and talent shows. After attending Duke Ellington School Of The Arts in DC, Tyrone attended Hampton University. With music being a big part of his life, Tyrone participated in musicals, recording studio work & music shows throughout the course of his life. As time went on, Tyrone transitioned into DJ work. DJ Ty has been doing DJ work, in several genre, for over 20 years performing in weddings, corporate functions, Bar & Bat-Mitvahs, house parties, etc.

Sample Song List:
The Temptations
Marvin Gaye
Four Tops
Teddy Pendergrass
Otis Redding
Earth, Wind & Fire
Al Green
The Commodores
Some Eagels songs
The Spinners
The Beatles
Donny Hathaway
Luther Vandross
Smokey Robinson
The Gap Band

SINGER, LECTURER

Vladimir Fridman

Music from around the globe

Vladimir Fridman was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, with music a major part of his life. In Moscow Vladimir received his education in music. With Jazz Balalaika Group Vladimir toured Europe, the Middle East and Japan and released few albums. He regularly tours Europe as a member of a “TransAtlantic Duo”. Since his arrival to the United States in 1998 Vladimir frequently performs solo and with leading musicians as a member of “Music Pilgrim” Trio – instrumental music, Klezmer, Yiddish, Jazz, Russian and American songs.

Sample Song List:
Oyfn Pripetchik (Mark Warshawsky)
Bei Mir Bist Du Shein(Sholom Secunda)
Malaguena (Ernesto Lecuona)
LiberTango (Astor Piazzolla)
Dark Eyes (E. Grebenka)
Girl From Ipanema (A.C. Jobim)
Lady Be Good (George and Ira Gershwin)
Over The Rainbow (Harold Arlen)
White Christmas (Irving Berlin)

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.

SINGER

Yoonsoo Shin

Tenor Yoonsoo Shin

Tenor Yoonsoo Shin holds an Artist Diploma from Indiana University and Master’s degree from the University of Maryland where he studied under distinguished artists including Giorgio Tozzi and Dominic Cossa. He has received numerous awards from prestigious competitions such as a study grant with the Licia Albanese Puccini Foundation, a winner of the Liederkranz Foundation for Voice Competition and a national semi-finalist for the Metropolitan National Opera Competition Auditions. Mr. Shin performed the role of the Duke as a young artist with the Merola program at San Francisco Opera. He has gone on to perform at various leading opera companies in the United States including, Toledo Opera, Cleveland Opera, New York City Opera, Seoul Art Center and San Francisco Opera Merola program and has performed roles such as Rodolfo, Tito, Ferrando, Edgardo, Rinuccio, Ismaele, Pinkerton, Duke, Tamino, Des Grieux and Hoffmann.

Sample Song List:
O sole mio;Capua
Non t’amo piu;Tosti
Ideale;Tosti
I dream of Jeannie with the light brown hair;Foster
Ich liebe dich: Beethoven
Der kuss;Beethoven
Chellami Creda;Puccini
Audio fiorito asil;Puccini
Una furtive lagrima;Donizetti
La Donna e mobile;Verdi
You raise me up