Musicians / Vocalists

Chuck Sikora-Keyboards, Accordion, Vocals – 30+ Years Entertaining Seniors

Chuck Sikora – www.chucksikora.com Chuck Sikora is a multi-talented vocalist and musician specializing in music ranging from the 40’s to the present.  He combines this with his comedic banter, flirtatious style and ability to connect with the audience to make every event unique and special. For the past 30 years, Chuck has performed in many different venues including restaurants, clubs, weddings, private parties and senior living establishments. He was featured in the south Jersey “Courier Post” as one of the best musicians in South Jersey.  He was part of a show band for “Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.”  He is currently the leader of “Take 2 band,” a working duo in the tri-state area for the past 20 years.

George Rittenhouse Sr – Passion-Driven Senior Entertainer

George Rittenhouse Sr – Facebook Page George is a solo entertainer with 40 years of experience singing pop, classic country & oldies but goodies. He is very versatile and an all-around good-guy who loves seniors and is mission-driven to help them. He sings songs from all genres (Pop – Sinatra to Buble), Classic Country (Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks), Oldies Rock (50’s to the 80s), patriotic tunes and holiday themes. Check out George’s Facebook page and his collection of videos for more information.  

Liz Wojtal and Next of Kin – Veteran Entertainer, Songwriter in NYC Area

Liz Wojtal and Next of Kin – You Tube Liz (pronounced voy-tall) got her start leading her hometown church folk group in Verona, N.J., then started writing her own music. “I was inspired by singers like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Eagles, Neil Young, CSN and Carole King”, to name a few. The youngest of 12 children, she grew up ‘surrounded’ by an eclectic array of music. While her day job has included Dean of Students at Staten Island Academy to her current position with the New York City Department of Education, her passion has been performing live music. Reminiscent of pioneering female folk singers such as Joan Baez ,Judy Collins and of course, Joni Mitchell ,her music is earnest, fresh and simple, and often reflects the importance of family and friends. In 1999 she released her first album ‘ Missing Peace’ and followed it up with Better Days in 2002. A consummate performer and ‘crowd-pleaser’, she has played many venues in the NYC area including numerous times at famous Stone Pony, one performance of which she and her band ‘Next of Kin’ opened for the legendary 60’s group Vanilla Fudge. In June, 2008 Liz and Next of Kin won the “Excellence in Performance” award from COASHI (Staten Island Council on the Arts and Humanities). Liz is currently working on her third album, and performs regularly in the NY tri-state area.   Like us on Facebook: Liz Wojtal and Next of Kin.  For more booking information, contact Liz Wojtal at (347) 733-8626 emwojtal@aol.com.

Holly Hopkins – Jazz, Blues and more in a One-of-a-Kind Style

Holly Hopkins - https://hollyhopkins.com and You Tube Holly Hopkins’ life-long relationship with music began at a young age when she took up playing instruments, learning to play the piano and saxophone. She was even a drum major for the high school band. It was several years down the road that she took up a love for performing vocally and in the last six years she has enjoyed performing regularly across Western North Carolina, collaborating with an inspiring group of artists at many notable establishments. She performs at events big and small, singing music appropriate for small specific crowds as well as large diverse crowds. She performs a wide variety of jazz and blues music, from classic to more modern styles at both private and public.  

Greg Whitt – Drum for Change – Award-Winning Teaching Artist

Greg Whitt – https://www.drumforchange.com/video Greg Whitt is an award-winning teaching artist using music to share old world ideas about happiness, relationships, and wellness.  He leads interactive learning programs to creatively connect people in ways that are joyful, engaging, and good for you.  When you join in, you’ll feel more vibrant, more relaxed, and more connected to others and to the world around you. With a graduate certificate in Transformative Leadership from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, his programs are actually applied philosophy about how we can live, work, and play well together in community; only they’re cleverly disguised as music, and they’re delivered as interactive and engaging fun. These programs highlight old world values that serve as positive examples for healthy, happy, and productive lifestyles for modern society. As a facilitator he works to strengthen connections to these timeless principles.  As an educator, he teaches how we can do this in partnership with the ancient wisdom traditions of the world. Greg Whitt is a past-president of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. He has been awarded three competitive arts grants for professional development: two to study music of the African diaspora in the Caribbean (Cuba 2011 and Belize 2015), and one for specialized equipment to work in healthcare settings (2018). Prior to launching D4C in 2009, he spent ten years working in event planning at NC State University and eight more in the US Air Force. Greg digs hammocks, thrift shops, mid-century modern design, stand up paddle boarding, Vespa scooters, vintage […]

Jim Edelstein – Sax and Trax – One Man Band with Smooth Saxophone Melodies

Jim Edelstein – https://www.facebook.com/JIMEDELSTEINSAXTRAX/ Jim Edelstein has been entertaining audience for years in and around the Philadelphia area. One listen and you will see why his melodic saxophone interpretations are both soothing and entertaining. Whether it’s swing, jazz, bossa nova, ballads and more, Jim can bring the music to you or through live stream and recorded programming. Here are just some selections from his 25-page song list: AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE AFTER THE LOVING AFTER YOU’VE GONE AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ AIN’T NO SUNSHINE ALDILA ALFIE ALICE IN WONDERLAND ALL BLUES ALL BY MYSELF ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM ALL IN LOVE IS FAIR ALL IN THE GAME ALL MY TOMORROWS ALL OF ME ALL OF YOU ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE ALL THE WAY AMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE ALONE TOGETHER THE ALPHABET SONG ALWAYS & FOREVER ALWAYS AMAPOLA AMAZING GRACE AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL AMOR Anchors Aweigh AND I LOVE HER ANEMA E CORE ANGEL EYES APRIL IN PARIS APRIL SHOWERS AROUND THE WORLD ARRIVEDERCI ROMA AS TIME GOES BY AT LAST AT LONG LAST LOVE AULD LANG SYNE AUTUMN IN NY AUTUMN LEAVES

Acute Inflections – Velvety Mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday

Acute Inflections – https://www.acuteinflections.com “A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass” is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections, New York’s sultry duo led by a former Broadway singer. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country. They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban, and other notable artists at some of these events. Their albums are always favorites on the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting. Just prepare yourself, because these sassy artists love engaging their audiences!

Hughie Mack – Singer in the Style of Ricky Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and Frank!

Hughie Mack – www.hughiemac.com Hughie Mack was born in Philadelphia and resides in a small town just outside of Philadelphia where he frequently performs and is in demand at many bar/restaurants, private parties, and senior centers. He first became interested in performing approximately four years ago and decided to commit to music professionally about two years ago. As Hugh MacDonough, he was a physical education teacher and coach before his music and singing career. On the side, he currently does some substitute teaching, coaching, and expert witness work.  However, his present passion is now singing. Coming from a family of accomplished musicians, Hughie listened to and enjoyed music all of his life. His parents and relatives appreciated the sounds of Mozart, Beethoven, Sinatra, and Broadway show tunes.  When the time came to formulate his own musical identity and image, Hughie leaned toward retro pop, rock, and country. If Hughie’s music were to be placed in a sounds-like category, many have said his sound resembles Ricky Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, and Frank Sinatra.  Michael Buble’ is one of his favorites. Hughie has released four albums of his favorite cover songs; Hughie Mac Sings Some Great Songs Part 1 and Part 2., Part 3, Part 4, and 2 Holiday albums. The records include 33 of the greatest hits of all time.  All songs are currently being played on Jango Internet Radio and are doing very well.