The Winners Are.....
Meet the Contestants
Rodrick Bowman - Contestant #1
Rodric Bowman has been a Roselle Park resident for the past 7 years and is former member of the Roselle Park BOE. Currently, Rodric serves as the Regional Disaster Officer for the NJ American Red Cross and as an Adjunct Professor of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice for multiple US Universities. He and his wife Regina are active community member's who value community and friendship.
Christopher deBrigard - Contestant #2
I started singing as a child in a church choir and always dreamt of singing in front of a bigger crowd. In 1990 I found a new passion in karaoke and have been singing all over NJ every weekend since. I love knowing I have the crowds attention when they stop talking for a brief minute and turn and look! My genre is more country, some rock, and love songs. I’ve been told I have a country twang to my voice, some swear I’m from Texas...nope, born and raised in Jersey off exit 135 & proud of it!
Tara Nicholls - Contestant #3
Lover of life and humanity, all things silly and FUN!!
Jennifer McConnell - Contestant #4
I have been a member of the Roselle Park Cabaret Company for the past few years and have enjoyed performing with that group. Prior experience includes roles in regional theater and cabaret showcases in New York City. Additionally, I have performed the Star-Spangled Banner at Somerset Patriots game.
Carmine Minichini - Contestant #5
Nickname is MINUCH. Sang acapella in Newark. Now I just sing for fun
Maria Cunha - Contestant #6
Roselle Park resident for over 20 years. I have 3 lovely crazy kids. I love singing!! I love my Britney and boy bands!!
Jossie Thurman - Contestant #7
Just a mom who wants to help by doing something as cool as singing. Singing is a hobby. Hoping to bring as many people with me as I can!!!
Isabelle Latorre and Reanna Saldana (Duet) - Contestants #8
Isabelle and Reanna are cousins that love to sing. Isabelle has performed with Pixie Dust Players in UCPAC and an upcoming show in May with Vanguard Theater Company in NYC (Off Broadway). Reanna performed as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in the recent RPHS “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”.
Maria Valente - Contestant #9
Moved to RP in 2000. Married 21 years and have a 10 year old son who attends Aldene. I have been singing from the age of 5. School concerts, plays, you name I did it. I love to sing. You can catch me in the pews at Church of the Assumption singing with gusto and adoration. Love all genres of music, but country is my favorite.
Amy Cohen - Contestant #10
I have been doing karaoke for years now and I am the life of the party!!
Meet the Judges
Diane Kurz
Inactive member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors Equity Association). First professional acting job in 1971. Toured U.S. for following 12 years in shows/roles: Guys & Dolls/Adelaide, Chicago/Roxie, Lil Abner/Daisy Mae (to name a few.) National Tour: Original Broadway production of ANNIE 1983. Directed musicals for local community summer theatre and high schools: Grease, Lil Abner, In The Beginning, Ten Nights in a Barroom. Mother of Kelsey Kurz. Thirty-three-year resident of Roselle Park
Joe Caroselli
A drummer since the age of six, Joe Caroselli has performed with some of the nation's best-known orchestras, groups and soloists. His credits include performances with The Temptations, The Drifters, Looking Glass (known for their gold record "Brandy"), Dion & The Belmonts, Petula Clark, Dionne Warwick, Jay and the Americans, The Manhattan Transfer, Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Clark, The “Wolfman Jack” Show, Don Imus, The Platters, Joe Piscopo from Saturday Night Live, Jersey Boys, Kelly Ripa, Barbara Walters, Motown's The Marvellettes, and the legendary rock icon, Chuck Berry. Joe was also the chief drummer for Disney on Ice, “The Ice Capades”, and played in the orchestra for the Broadway shows Grease, Shenandoah, and the Motown Revue at the Ritz Theater. Some of Joe's proudest moments are: leading the band for the re-opening of the Statue of Liberty--- and for President Ronald Reagan on Lincoln Day. Joe Brings class, versatility, warmth, energy and style to all of his unique performances.
"The Leone Sisters" - Rachel & Sarah Leone
Rachel is actively involved in Color Guard co-captain and in Tennis as Co-Captain. She is in Student Council, TSA - Fashion Design
Track and Basketball, Soccer referee, Academic HonorsRachel was in Boardwalk Empire and Annie The Movie.
Sarah is an incredible talent in sports including Soccer, Basketball, Track, ,Academic Honors. Sarah also appeared in Boardwalk Empire..
Inactive member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors Equity Association). First professional acting job in 1971. Toured U.S. for following 12 years in shows/roles: Guys & Dolls/Adelaide, Chicago/Roxie, Lil Abner/Daisy Mae (to name a few.) National Tour: Original Broadway production of ANNIE 1983. Directed musicals for local community summer theatre and high schools: Grease, Lil Abner, In The Beginning, Ten Nights in a Barroom. Mother of Kelsey Kurz. Thirty-three-year resident of Roselle Park
Joe Caroselli
A drummer since the age of six, Joe Caroselli has performed with some of the nation's best-known orchestras, groups and soloists. His credits include performances with The Temptations, The Drifters, Looking Glass (known for their gold record "Brandy"), Dion & The Belmonts, Petula Clark, Dionne Warwick, Jay and the Americans, The Manhattan Transfer, Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Clark, The “Wolfman Jack” Show, Don Imus, The Platters, Joe Piscopo from Saturday Night Live, Jersey Boys, Kelly Ripa, Barbara Walters, Motown's The Marvellettes, and the legendary rock icon, Chuck Berry. Joe was also the chief drummer for Disney on Ice, “The Ice Capades”, and played in the orchestra for the Broadway shows Grease, Shenandoah, and the Motown Revue at the Ritz Theater. Some of Joe's proudest moments are: leading the band for the re-opening of the Statue of Liberty--- and for President Ronald Reagan on Lincoln Day. Joe Brings class, versatility, warmth, energy and style to all of his unique performances.
"The Leone Sisters" - Rachel & Sarah Leone
Rachel is actively involved in Color Guard co-captain and in Tennis as Co-Captain. She is in Student Council, TSA - Fashion Design
Track and Basketball, Soccer referee, Academic HonorsRachel was in Boardwalk Empire and Annie The Movie.
Sarah is an incredible talent in sports including Soccer, Basketball, Track, ,Academic Honors. Sarah also appeared in Boardwalk Empire..
