MEET THE ARTISTS / Reviews

Lead Guitar - Al Ferrante

 Vocals/Lead  Guitar, credits include Edgar Winter, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson,  among other’s. Grammy Recording Academy Member. Students include John  Mayer. 

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Scott Spray - Bass Guitar

 Scott  has recorded over 800 albums as a Studio Musician.   

 Bassist & Songwriter Scott Spray has toured the world &  recorded for the last 13 years as a member of The Johnny Winter Band. 

 Johnny Winter's Touring / Grammy Recording Bassist and Songwriter from 2002-2014      Inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame in 2013  Inducted into the New England Music Hall Of Fame in 2021    

 Bassist with The Ronnie Spector Band - 1990 1991 

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Bobby Torello - Drums

 Bobby is a  legendary  drummer with the following credits: Johnny Winter, Grace slick, Black Oak, Arkansas, Thunderhead, Michael, Bolton, Sean, Chambers, etc.  Classic drummer Hall of Fame  New England music Hall of Fame  Ambassador to WFL III, Drums 

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Matt does all the Orchestrations for the "Collaborations Project" , He is a seasoned producer and session musician and long-time arranger/keyboardist/guitarist for the legendary Apollo Theater House  Band who has worked with Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, Dionne Warwick, Snoop  Dogg, Anita Baker, John Legend, and many others. Multi-instrumentalist who has worked in many genres from "yoga" music, to pop, to R&B,  Jazz, and Folk.   

  Anais Preller is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter with an intrinsic passion for music production, performance, and activism through the arts. Anais has been a vocalist and performer for over fifteen years (starting off at School of Rock) and will be graduating from the highly exclusive Music Production & Engineering program at Berklee College of Music in 2025. Over the years she has had the opportunity to front over ten bands (covering genres such as yacht rock, classic rock, soul/rnb, and pop) and has opened for the likes of 4-time Grammy winner India.Arie, Suzanne Vega, and the Plain White Ts. Even more, she has won numerous singing competitions and was one of the youngest School of Rock vocalists to be accepted into the touring Allstars program at 12 years old (top 1% of musicians worldwide). Anais is also drawn to using her talents in support of activism, having performed at events supporting causes such as anti-bullying, anti-slavery, mental health, and much more. In her personal time, she likes to write/produce her own music, learn about space, and jam with her friends. 

Inspired by artists of various genres spanning the decades, Heather Joseph has spent her years cultivating her vocal prowess.  The early years in church choir or participating in her parent's band, - through her teenage years in All City choir  and ultimately her first band - to now, where her diverse vocal abilities are utilized in many personal projects as well as sought out by others for theirs. 

Described by many as a powerhouse vocalist, Suzanne Vick is a singer, songwriter & music instructor at RVP Studios in West Haven.  Throughout her career, Suzanne has performed with a number of artists and bands throughout the state, including original southern rock band Creepin Charlie, the fun and sometimes-raucous duo "Big Yellow Taxi, and Electric Mayhem  an 8-piece funk/rock band and winners of Best Funk Band in Fairfield Weeklys 2007 & 2008 Grand Band Slams.  

Suzanne released her debut original solo album, The Brightness of Orchids in 2009.  By combining elements of pop, rock and her own soulful style, she created a collection of songs with Brightness that span the emotional palette from light & breezy to dark & brooding.  Suzanne was voted Best Singer/Songwriter in the New Haven Advocates 2010 & 2011 Grand Band Slams, and released her follow-up single, Sweet Thing in the beginning of 2011.  

Sylvia Jones is a Christian recording artist and songwriter who has been blessed with a versatile and anointed vocal style that ministers to listeners of all ages and ethnicities. She has a universal sound & prophetic ability to engage diverse audiences leaving them strengthened, refreshed, and encouraged. Her music has been purchased, streamed, & played on radio throughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, and other parts of the world.

Early on in her musical journey, Sylvia received vocal coaching from Patricia Carey, mother of

superstar Mariah Carey. She has been the opening act for several Christian award-winning artists like Nicole & David Binion, Martha Munizzi, BeBe & CeCe Winans and more. She has also performed at Madison Square Garden, & Rockefeller Center.

In 2018, Sylvia began Image of the King Enterprises to mentor young singers, worship leaders, and aspiring recording artists. In addition to her musical accomplishments, she is an etiquette teacher and provides lessons through her etiquette business, Kindness and Manners.

Sylvia, her husband, and their daughter attend Vertical Church in West Haven, CT, where she

faithfully ministers as a point leader for the adult Praise and Worship team.

A self-described performer, entertainer and storyteller, Vita Rose  connects with audiences by taking them on a musical journey she  carefully crafts to evoke emotions, healing, self-acceptance and growth.

Currently recording her 5th studio project, Vita says her new music  is a culmination of her lifelong musical career which brought her  success on stages in Canada and in the U.S. performing with a variety of  bands in genres from rock to pop, country and alternative rock.

  Carla  Zipay has been singing her heart out since the age of four.  A history  of singing in choirs, jazz ensembles, and a background in musical  theater all lead her to living her singing dream out loud.  Carla has  done radio and advertising work, voice overs, and jingles and sings with  some of the finest musicians in the tri-state area and beyond, to name a  few, Joey Melotti, the late Rohn Lawrence, Jay Rowe and Marion Meadows.   Currently, with her acclaimed jazz duo as well as fronting some of the  most popular bands on the local scene, many bases are covered musically  speaking.  Although she is a fan of all genres of music, her personal  singing style is jazz, R&B, soul, funk, pop and dance 

  Sheila has worked with many of the premier high-society event bands in the greater New York City/Tri-State area, singing genres ranging anywhere from classic standards to current pop, including R&B, soul, rock, and country, etc. She has performed at countless weddings, private/corporate events, concerts, and nightclubs. Prior to stepping out into the limelight, Sheila worked as a session vocalist at a world-class recording studio in New York City, and provided background vocals on numerous recordings as well. With her past experience and strong vocal style Sheila brings a tremendous amount of value to any project that she collaborates on. 

 Alex Bach has been a professional songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist for ten years.  In 2002, she toured Europe & the Middle East performing for the U.S. troops.

Alex's music can be found on iTunes, Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble.   Her instructional DVD, "Guitar for Girls," is available at Guitar Centers around the U.S. and can be ordered online at www.rockhousemethod.com.

Bonnie Lee Panda is drawn to the family-oriented, storytelling, Americana tradition of country music, so much so that she took the leap and moved to Nashville, TN a year and a half ago.  A Connecticut native, Bonnie Lee holds nothing back, delivering energetic, heartfelt and soulful performances and recordings.  She relishes in the multi-facets of relationships, including with oneself, and loves putting them to music.  

"Her voice is supple and expressive, one of the best instruments in the folk world,” says John Platt from WFUV 90.7 FM (Sunday Morning City Folk, New York City).  Bonnie Lee frequently plays at writer’s nights in Nashville TN, as well as at other listening venues throughout the Northeast.  In 2006, Bonnie Lee was named a finalist in the prestigious Plowshare’s songwriting contest in Phoenixville, PA.  In 2004, Bonnie Lee advanced into the regional finals in the Nashville Star Competition, after winning the local finals.  She has performed live and interviewed on Hartford CT’s WWYZ Country 92.5 FM.  

Kevin Monroe & Devotion (Kevin Monroe Vanessa Brown Kyle Brown Simone Brown Tonya Ricks Erica Wilkins)  are known as one of the best backup vocal groups in the industry.  They have had the privilege of working with numerous Grammy Award producers and songwriters including Chris Davis and Harry Connick Jr.  There vocal harmonies are second to none and there overall approach of love and kindness comes out in every note they sing.