Natalie Lin ChristiansonNatalie is an experienced freelance artist/illustrator, owner of The Bat In The Boots. She generously donated her time and talent to design the logo we are using for this show.
Kelly KachmarKelly is the owner and operator of Kachmar Productions LLC, a Bartender at McCann's Tavern, and marketing manager at Big Beat Music Studio. She is the creator of this event and is a true lover of live music at the Jersey Shore. Kelly is the co creator of Shore Wave Productions, a weekly show of running since 2023. She is a single mom to three. It has always been a dream of hers to help with fundraising and to promote live music, now that are children are older she is beyond grateful to have wonderful opportunities like this.
Ellen CarrollBorn and raised at the Jersey Shore, Ellen Carroll is the editor in chief of The Coaster Newspaper. A local newspaper distributed weekly for over 40 years. Ellen is a long time supporter of local news and events and an avid lover of the live entertainment our home community has to offer.
Penny CharlesPenny has been an instrumental part of promoting the New Jersey music and entertainment scene since creating her social media page "Where's the Jersey Music Penny" with over 9k followers, it's where you can find all local bands dates and venues. She is also an amazing photographer and videographer sharing some of the best footage of so many of the best local shows in NJ.
Wendy ReillyWendy spent her formative years in Belmar. She is currently singing with Babylon Sisters, a Steely Dan Tribute band. Wendy is small business owner and a Dental Assistant.
Marissa Thomson (2024/2026)Jersey Shore born and bread Marissa Thomson is a percussionist extraordinaire, ready to play with some of the best jam bands the Jersey Shore has to offer. We can't wait to have her on stage for this show.
Nicolette DavisNicolette has been singing at the shore since she was a young girl. She is the lead female vocalist for popular band Shorty Long.& The Jersey Horns. Nicolette can also be seen playing with pop-rock acoustic trio “The Collective” which plays up and down Monmouth and Ocean Counties (NJ). She works for Beachwood Music as a vocal coach.
Deseree Spinks (2024)Deseree is the powerhouse lead vocalist of Des & the Swagmatics. Their high-energy show has brought them to audiences across the east coast. They have opened for South Side Johnny and were featured in an Emmy winning news feature about the renaissance of Asbury Parks music scene.
Maria Nicola (2024)Maria is a dedicated mom of 2 and has one of the most soul full voices to hit the local music scene. You can see her with John Perry regularly at Mansuetto's Cafe and Fratello's.
Rosie Dior (2024)Rosie is a high energy singer that rocks the stage with Rock Bottom. She also sings for weddings and private events in Italian with grace and style.