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Barbara LaValle |
is
a lead vocalist and the band manager for Heartbeat Dance
Band. |
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Listen
to Barbara on Lead Vocals
Rescue Me/Think
I’ll Be There
Raise Your Glass
Education: B.S.
in Music Education
Professional Experience: For over 10
years, Barbara has been the manager and lead vocalist
for "Heartbeat".
As a singer/songwriter she, along with her husband Bob,
have written original scores for Radio City Music Hall,
soundtracks for documentaries, as well as their own original
music. She has also had extensive recording experience
as a jingle singer.
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Angelica Allen |
is
a lead vocalist for Heartbeat Dance Band.
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Listen to Angelica on Lead Vocalist
We Found Love
I Want You Back
California Gurls
Education: Graduate of Boston University
Professional Experience: Headlining show at Boston University's premier venue BU Central. Regular cast member as Michelle on TV show "Baystate". Headlining at New York's "Opia Lounge".
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Christi Jones |
is
a lead vocalist for Heartbeat Dance
Band. |
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Listen
to Christi on Lead Vocals
Broken Hearted
Set Fire to the Rain
On the Floor
Education: Master of Science in Education University of Bridgeport
Professional Experience: Former lead vocalist for "7th Dispensation" Gospel Choir.
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Bob LaValle |
is
the drummer/percussionist and a lead vocalists for
the band.
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Listen to Bob on Lead Vocals
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Glory Days
Zoot Suit Riot
Education: B.S. in Music Education , M.S. in
Education
Professional Experience: Along with performing
in the band "Heartbeat", Bob is
a public school Instrumental Music Director. His work
as a drummer/singer/songwriter has also been featured on
many jingles and original projects.
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Chris Toelken |
is
the keyboardist and a lead vocalist for the band. |
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Listen to Chris
on Lead Vocals
Play That Funky Music
Lonely Boy
Disco
Inferno
Professional Experience: Chris has recorded and/or performed with the following:
Vicki Sue Robinson ( RCA Records)
Stanley Jordan (Bolero - Arista)
Kenny Kirkland (Sting, Branford Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie)
Kenny Aronoff (Bob Dylan, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mellencamp)
Brian Keane ( Grammy-winning Producer / Composer )
Jeff Bova (Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock)
Bernard Purdie (Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan)
Jeff Berlin (Bill Bruford, the Brecker Brothers )
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Kevin Totian |
is
the bass guitarist and lead vocalist for the band. |
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Listen
to Kevin on Lead Vocals
All
Right Now
Sweet
Home Alabama
Honky
Tonk
Professional
Experience: Kevin has recorded and/or performed with the following:
Opened
for "Mr. Big" (U.S. Tour)
Edgar Winter (European tour)
Joe Cocker
Leslie West (Mountain)
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Tony DePaolo |
is
the lead and rhythm guitarist for the band. |
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Professional Experience: Tony has recorded and/or performed with the following :
Steve Morse (opened for)
Stanley Jordan (opened for)
Southside Johnny (opened for)
NRBQ (opened for)
Meatloaf (opened for)
Rob Sabino (Madonna)
Jorge Dalton (George Benson)
Jamie Oldaker (Eric Clapton)
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Jim LaPine |
is
the saxophonist for the band. |
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Jim
performs on tenor, alto, soprano sax and clarinet.
Education: Attended Berklee College of Music and is a graduate of the Hartford Conservatory.
Professional Experience: Jimmy
has recorded and/or performed with the following:
Gerry Mulligan
Woody Herman
The Coasters
Gunther Schueller
Mel Lewis Orchestra
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John daSilva |
is
the trumpet player in the band. |
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John
also performs on flugelhorn.
Education: Berkeley School of Music and Western Connecticut State University.
Professional Experience: John performed with the following:
Ray Charles
Little Anthony
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Chubby Checker
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Jason Ebert |
is Heartbeat's DJ and Master of Ceremonies |
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Jason has been working with Heartbeat Entertainment for over 10 years. A DJ born from NYC's Fashion Show industry, Jason brings an unparalleled approach to creating the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests.
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