Vinny Bonina

Hometown: Hudson, MA

- Who would you say has inspired you the most?-

“My music and voice coach, Sarah Barsamian and Avi Wolf.”

-What do you like best about your hometown?-

“My high school. I have only lived here 1 year. We moved here because I wanted to wrestle for Hudson and it has a great music program. I made the varsity wrestling team in 8th grade.”

Natatsha Nemergut

Hometown: Wallingford, CT

-How did you get interested in music in the first place?-

“My family has always blasted music in my house. I got into musical theater when I was in 5th grade and started playing instruments when I got into Junior High.”

-What kind(s) of music do you enjoy best?-

“I love rock, especially 90′s alternative rock, ska, and reggae. My favorite artists are Sublime, No Doubt, The Rolling Stones and Atmosphere.”

Julie Liberatore

Hometown: Worcester, MA

-How long have you been performing and where have you performed?-

“I joined my first band at 19 and performed in most of the clubs in the Worcester area starting in the 80′s and then I did piano bars and cabaret in the later years– I would love to have time to join a band but that isn’t possible now but maybe in the future.”

-What kind(s) of music do you enjoy best?-

“I enjoy Top 40 Pop and Rock music, I grew up listening and gravitating towards singer-songerwriters – Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, The Pretenders, Heart, Madonna and No Doubt are some of my favorites but I have diverse tastes. I love new music too such as Miley Cyrus and Five for Fighting.”

Julie Liberatore

Hometown: Worcester, MA

-How would you describe yourself to someone who dos not know you?-

“On the outside I can be professional, quiet, and reserved at work and then when people see me perform they don’t know I am the same person. Music has always been a passion and will always be a part of my life.”

-Who would you say has most inspired you?-

“Stevie Nicks and Chrissy Hynde were huge influences as far as performing and songwriting goes.”

Marc Antonelli

Hometown: Whitman, MA

-How long have you been performing, and where have you performed before?-

“I have been performing for about three years. I have performed at Fenway Park, Mohegan Sun, Boston Night and Jazz Clubs and also a number of Boston recital halls and venues.”

-Who would you say has most inspired you?-

“My grandmother has most inspired me throughout my life. She has been my biggest fan and supporter ever since I started pursuing music.”