Layonne HolmesLayonne Holmes is a performing and session vocalist currently leading The Motor City Revue Motown Tribute. She also sings backup for Darlene Love and the Matt O'Ree Band and sang with Jon Bon Jovi's solo project, Jon Bon Jovi & The Kings of Suburbia. She is a member of Tim McLoone & The Shirleys, as well as a volunteer with Holiday Express. Please visit her website at www.layonne.com
Heidi DeFabritusHeidi has been singing in wedding bands for over 25 years. She is currently the lead vocalist in The Suspects. She also sings with The Hound Dogs and The DeFab Duo. Heidi is a breast cancer survivor so this fundraiser is near and dear to her.
Melissa GinesMelissa is a lead vocalists in one of the hottest bands at the Jersey Shore, Temporary Grace. Her mother is a breast cancer survivor as well as her grandmother before passing from other causes. We are honored to add her to this years show.
Leah Faith HariegelLeah is 12 years old and is a student at St. Rose Grammar School. She studies voice with Lauren Greco and is a student at Count Basie Turner Academy for the Arts. She is very involved in musical theater. Credits include Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Mrs. Bucket in Willy Wonka, Susan Waverly in White Christmas and Dragon In Shrek, among others. Leah was a finalist in Laurita Idol competitions. She has sung The National Anthem for the Monmouth County Government events and has sung at numerous fundraisers including Kick Cancer Overboard and Autism awareness. Leah is thrilled to be a part of this amazing fundraising cause.
Amanda MarinoAmanda Marino from Monmouth County has been singing since the age of 8 when she performed the song Dream a Little Dream of Me at her school talent show. Since then she has been performing all over the state with bands and with local theatre company. When not on stage, she can be found working behind the scenes as a TV Production Coordinator.
Helen O'SheaHelen is an Irish born, Jersey girl by choice singer songwriter, recording artist. After many years and across 4 countries caring for women and babies, research in perinatal and student eductation, Helen has switched career paths to explore the healing power of music.
Debby MaggiulliDebby will be joining us from the band The Divas. A rock pop and dance party band that graces the stage of the most popular venues in North Jersey
Kim DuncanKim is a private piano teacher in Point Pleasant. She has been teaching for over 40 years and has had several students perform in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center over the years. She co-wrote a musical with Steve Frank and Rich Gelbstien that was a winner in the 2012 New York Musical Festival called “Legaleeze” aka: “Howe and Hummel the Musical. ” She has students recording in New York, at the Jersey Shore and in Nashville performing both locally and across the country including Fran O’Brien of the Gab Cinque Band, Matthew Testa of the Vibrotones and Grady Wenrich of the Lonely Biscuits. She is currently writing music and looking forward to playing out again.
Mare D'Tropea"I’m a guitarist, singer, songwriter. I’ve been on my musical journey for over 40 years. I believe in the power of music and am happiest when I can help spread the love through music." You can catch Mare with her all female band Kathouse at venues all over NJ.