“Hitlist” is one of Connecticut’s most exciting and versatile new cover bands. Although they’ve been together for a number of years, founding members Anthony Nuzzo and Dean Christiano, both of Branford, pride themselves on the musicianship, showmanship, and overall entertaining quality of the band. Nuzzo (lead guitarist, vocals) has been a resident of Branford since he was a child. He met Christiano (drummer, vocals) while attending Branford High School. The two have been friends ever since. After years of playing in projects, with or without each other, “Hitlist” was born. With the addition of veteran East Haven wiz Roland Pepin (keyboards, vocals), they were getting closer to what they wanted to accomplish musically. The two final spots in the band fall to Figlio “Fee” Vecchitto (bass guitar, vocals) of Wallingford, and Matt Perrone (guitar, lead vocals) of Branford. Once they joined, the band was a musical powder keg ready to explode. The band plays everything from old favorites like Dion and the Belmonts to the most current artists on the radio such as Maroon 5 along with all the crazy stuff in between. “If anyone wants to know what we play, the answer is simple. The name of the band is “Hitlist”. We do just that. We play all genres of music to all ages. There is always something for everyone. We specialize in a dynamic stage show and musical perfection.” (singer, Matt Perrone)
Look them up on facebook, and come see them play around the area. Once you see “Hitlist”, you can’t help but become a fan.

This queen of blue-eyed rock n’ soul grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff, whether played by Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, or Pop Staples. Teased her blonde hair into a beehive in honor of Ronnie Spector and never looked back, picking up a guitar and forging a career as a songwriter in the process. She’s the current, long-time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band, whose latest CD, 2010’s The Deep End, was honored on five national Top Ten lists and features special guests/duet partners Ian Hunter, Dion DiMucci, and Marshall Crenshaw, plus Levon Helm, GE Smith, Andy York, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, Catherine Russell, Big Al Anderson and others. Ohlman’s legendary voice and presence were featured most recently at the 2102 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Concert in Cleveland (filmed by HBO) and the 2012 Carnegie Hall tribute to the Rolling Stones, as well as on SNL’s 25th Anniversary telecast; Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary bash at The Garden (with George Harrison, Chrissie Hynde, and others); the Obama Inaugural Gala in Washington, D.C.; The Lincoln Center “American Songbook” series with Sting, Lou Reed and Van Dyke Parks; the 2011 WC Handy Festival (dueting with Bonnie Bramlett); and the Central Park Summerstage Tribute To Janis Joplin (where she fronted both Big Brother & The Holding Company and the Kozmic Blues Band). She appears on Grammy nominees A Tribute To Howlin’ Wolf (with Taj Mahal and Lucinda Williams) and Charlie Musselwhite’s One Night In America (with Marty Stuart); sings the theme song for NBC’s 30 Rock; worked on a musical with the late Cy Coleman (who compared her sense of timing to Peggy Lee’s); duets live whenever possible with blues giant Hubert Sumlin (as she had with the late Eddie Kirkland) as well as with the aforementioned Miss Spector, Americana stalwart Paul Thorn and New Orleans legends The Subdudes (she joins The ‘Dudes, BB King, Irma Thomas, Richard Thompson and others on Get You A Healin’ to benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic); guested during the 2010 Jazz & Heritage Fest’s “Down On The Bayou II” with Widespread Panic’s JoJo Hermann, again to benefit The Clinic, and headlined 2011’s “Down On The Bayou III” with Mac Rebennack, Irma Thomas and others); collaborated on critically-acclaimed tracks with Marshall Crenshaw (Labour Of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe), Big Al Anderson (Pawn Shop Guitars), and Ian Hunter (both Shrunken Heads and his upcoming 2012 release); edited legendary Rolling Stones producer Andrew Loog Oldham’s autobiography 2Stoned and is a cover-story-writing contributor to Elmore Magazine; and worked with Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder & others on the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Awards—all the while continuing to torch clubs up and down the Eastern Seaboard in support of her recordings (Strip, The Hard Way, Radio Queen, Wicked Time, 2008 career retrospective Re-Hive, 2010’s aforementioned The Deep End, and 2011 concert DVD Live Hive) with her band Rebel Montez (Michael Colbath-bass; Cliff Goodwin-guitar; Larry Donahue-drums). “I’ve come here tonight to set your souls on fire,” she’ll tell an audience. And she will.

STEAMROLLER is Scott Graver, Chris Lauro, Pete Bociarelli and Doug Payne and they are a Connecticut Shoreline area band based in Branford. They are a versatile, strong, energetic, and fun band with a wide range of music; their range of music is entertaining to a wide variety of age groups. Steamroller blends songs from the 50’s to present – with collections of mellow rock and classic rock, country reggae and blues !

LAST LICKS is a top shelf classic rock band based in central Connecticut. The band differentiates themselves from all other bands in the genre by pulling out the songs that are uncommonly played, yet very well known and loved. The band is talented, charismatic, and delivers a show that always leaves the audience wanting more.

Beau Bolero is a Connecticut based group dedicated to reproducing the music of Steely Dan. Formed in late 1980, by four close friends, they performed at major clubs and colleges throughout the North-East. Their success grew rapidly due to the fact that Steely Dan stopped touring in 1974 and did not resume playing live concerts till 1993. There was no shortage of people willing to come out to hear their live renditions of Steely Dan’s material, as curiosity is a potent weapon. Despite many critics’ initial warranted skepticism, they attracted some glowing reviews on America’s East Coast throughout their existence, as they captured Steely Dan’s sound in a tight, classy and sophisticated way. They disbanded in 1984, with all members continuing to keep active in the music industry.

On May 21, 2010, Beau Bolero performed their first, long-awaited, reunion show after a 26 year hiatus.Since 2010, they have continued to do a few special performances a year around the Connecticut area

7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. Every show features one brilliant hit single after another with some mighty Don Henley and Joe Walsh surprises sprinkled into the mix. 7 Bridges offers the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees.

7 Bridges is a tour de force of talent combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision and a stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim. The band features Jason Manning as Glenn Frey, Keith Thoma as Don Henley, Bryan Graves as Randy Meisner/Timothy B. Schmit, Ray Neighbors as the eccentric and unpredictable Joe Walsh, Douglas Gery as guitar wizard Don Felder, and Vernon Roop as Joe Vitale, the often unsung hero of many Eagles studio albums and live performances.

For years, 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience has been the ‘go to’ choice for corporate, fair/festival, casino and private events. 7 Bridges provides an all ages, family friendly show weaved into a powerful rock-n-roll concert experience. The perfect entertainment package!!

California Dreamers are a dynamic, 7-piece band re-creating the music of the Mamas and the Papas and the late 60’s ‘Flower Power’ generation. Their family-friendly show is comprised of Mamas and Papas’ catalog of great music plus hits by The Hollies, The Byrds, the Zombies, The Association and other late 60’s icons.

More than solely a Mamas and Papas tribute, California Dreamers offer the best of the vocal harmony pop/rock bands of the late 60’s – The Zombies, The Byrds, The Hollies, Janis, The Monkees, The Turtles, Jefferson Airplane, Friend and Lover, Melanie, The Association, and more. From the 60’s California Dreamers then pulls you into the best of the 70’s with hits by Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Pure Prairie League, Linda Rondstat and more. California Dreamers is one of the few groups in the US capable of delivering a credible tribute to this great music.

The soaring vocals (Bill Brubaker, Jen Gelineau, Kristen Dwyer and Mike Colavolpe) evoke the best of Denny, Cass, Michelle and John – as quoted in a recent newspaper interview. The dynamic rhythm section is comprised of Ivan Podgwaite (bass), Ray Palagy (drums), Bart Bradbury (keys), and Brubaker and Colavolpe on guitars.

A California Dreamers show will transport you back to the sights and sounds of the times, with song after song from Woodstock, Monterey Pop and other great festivals of the era. Come experience a show near you!

Al Raebuck is a Singer/Songwriter from the Greater New Haven Connecticut area. His music has been described as “Americana Soul” and he has been influenced by such legends as The Eagles, The Beatles, The Band, and many more Classic rock and Americana icons.

Al has performed on both coasts of the U.S., bringing his strong, unique, and passionate vocal and performing style to thousands of audiences over the last 20 years of performing professionally. He has been fortunate enough to be invited to share the stage with such artists as Little Feat, Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories as well as Chris Berardo & The DesBerardos, Marc Douglas Berardo, Jess Klein, Lui Collins and The Kennedys.

Al is currently at work on his debut record, scheduled for release in August ’12.