Dorothie BonfantiDorothie has been a vocalist in several bands and different projects since she was 11. Currently lead vocalist in Poison I.V., a local hardcore punk band and Lead Female Vocalist in Hashtag, a local emo/early 2000s cover band. She's a married mom of 4 and owns her own photography business named Emerald City Memories.
Kelly KachmarKelly, owner and operator of Kachmar Productions LLC and Bartender at The Headliner. She is the creator of this event and is a true lover of live music at the Jersey Shore. 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 an a Dental Assistant.
Marissa ThomsonJersey 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.
Catherine Lau HuntHailing from Brooklyn, NY, Catherine has a powerhouse voice and guitar skills that commands notice in every room she plays. Playing the tri-state area with her band CatNip all over the tri-state area.