Maria started her music career fronting in her first band, ‘Vivacity’ from 2007 to 2010. Throughout her time with ‘Vivacity’ she wrote all original music and played at many venues including a number of festivals located in CT and NYC. Maria attended college in NYC at Parsons The New School for Design.
While living in NYC, Maria attended many open mic nights and karaoke bars, and in turn got involved in numerous competitions throughout NYC and CT. With a presence that demands attention, the stylistic vocal qualities of this young singer are sure to grab the attention of anyone and everyone in the room.
Pete Cornell, Guitar
For as long as Pete can remember, music has been an integral part of his life. His love for music has taken him down many paths including being a performer, composer, and educator. In 2007, Pete graduated with honors from New York University with a degree in Music Composition.
At NYU, Pete focused on electronic compositions that featured his skills as a guitarist, and in 2008 he released his first solo album entitled "Greek EP". Since then, Pete has played in multiple bands, including rock band ‘Bend or Break’ and has continued to release solo work under the stage name, Pedrodomus. Pete is now currently an accomplished teacher at the School of Rock located in Madison, CT.
Bryan Dmuchowski, Keys
Bryan is a pianist and educator currently teaching private lessons at Long Ridge Music Center in Stamford, CT. Bryan graduated cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and a concentration in Performance.
During his early years, Bryan studied jazz and classical music with local jazz musician Joyce DiCamillo and attended the YAP Jazz Workshop where he studied with several jazz legends including Joe Beck and members of ‘Spyro Gyra’. Bryan has performed locally with Billy Preston and to sold out crowds at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis. He was honored as one of the top jazz pianists in CT 3 years in a row, among other performance awards. He also serves yearly as the musical director and accompanist for the ‘Off-Beat Players’ and performs at Dance Adventure of Greenwich, CT.
Michele Pimpinella, Drummer
Michele started playing the drums at an early age, and has since been a member of, and established two bands in Stamford, CT. She graduated cum laude from American University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Communications and Marketing.
After working in Public Relations for three years, Michele gained the expertise to successfully manage and promote her previous band, Jazz Killed the Kat, and her current Top 40s band, Last Call. During her early years, she studied with several jazz legends including Joe Corcello, Joyce DiCamillo, and Rick Petrone. She has performed with both bands at numerous bars, restaurants and festivals in the Fairfield County area, including Alive@Five, an outdoor concert series in Stamford, CT.
Chris Marrone, Bass
Since picking up the Bass at the age of 10, Chris Marrone has studied both the Electric Bass Guitar and Upright Acoustic Bass. With a concentration on classical training with modern application, Chris grew up in Fairfield County performing and competing in many youth groups across the state.
Graduating with a Degree in Music Production and Engineering from the Berklee College of Music, Chris has founded and recorded original music with his previous rock band, ‘Bend or Break’ for 3+ years. He’s also performed in over a dozen venues in the Tri-State area, as well as performances in the Mid-West. Chris plays a variety of styles on the bass to supplement his ever growing palate in music performance. He adds a unique Bass role and solid back-up vocals for Last Call.