Michelle Currie is jazz, broadway, and a rose all rolled up into one singular Boston institution that’s been captivating New England audiences for decades.  You can catch her playing regularly at Dedo and The Encore Lounge.
 

Ernie Lijoi is a composer/lyricist who has been writing and composing for himself and others for more years than he will commit to paper. He has three CD’s in circulation, the second of which, Bliss, was chosen by Billboard Magazine as “Unsigned Artist Album of the Year” in 2000. He has songs on countless albums one of which was recorded live at Carnegie Hall by the a cappella group “Mystery Date”. Most recently, his song “One Perfect Day”, a tribute to 9/11, was recorded by Liam Mulligan for his new “Lucky” CD. Ernie is now composing for the stage and working on several projects. His musical “Monsters”, written with librettist Gail Phaneuf, will be opening in Boston at the BCA through CentaStage in September. Ernie is a proud member of The Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop in New York City.
 

Cassandra Marsh is a critically acclaimed pianist and vocalist. As a cabaret artist, she has performed at the Napoleon Club, Club Café and Dedo’s as well as various venues in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New York including The Duplex in Greenwich Village. Ms. Marsh is a singer/songwriter with a full length CD due out in July on the Whirlygirl label. Cassandra has written the musical Alice based on the Lewis Carroll novel, which has been produced by The Boston Baked Theatre Company, Middlesex School for The Arts and The Winthrop School of Performing Arts.

Currently, Ms. Marsh serves as the Minister of Music at the First Methodist Church in Winthrop and has a private piano and voice studio. For the last three seasons she has performed at the North Shore Music Theatre’s “Out at The North Shore “. Ms. Marsh has musically directed over 40 shows including the Boston production of Tony and Tina’s Wedding and two seasons with Tony and Tina’s National Tour. Most recently, Ms. Marsh directed Fiddler on the Roof in Saugus and Honk at Salem State College. In addition, Ms. Marsh is a founding member of the Winthrop Coalition for Peace and Justice; is a volunteer for Mass Equality and is involved in the Reconciling Movement within the Methodist Church. 

Gordon Michael’s reputation as a vocalist has led to performances with internationally known singers Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holiday, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, Cissy Houston, Keith Lockhart, Tramaine & Edward Hawkins and Natalie Cole.  He’s garnered numerous awards including first place in the Encore Silver Note Sing Off as well as first place in the Searching for the Stars competition. 

Gordon has toured and performed internationally in many musicals including  "Ain't Misbehavin", "Civil War", “Diamonds”, and "Smokey Joe's Café”.  He toured with the Harlem Gospel Choir in Italy where he sang for Pope John Paul II on his Christmas and Holiday TV special.  Gordon was also a featured vocalist with the popular Boston based band Bellevue Cadillac which has toured Asia and opened for the Neville Brothers at the Democratic National Convention in Boston.

In recent years, when his producing and touring schedule allows, Gordon can be found on stage sharing with audiences his unique one man shows: "I'm Misbehavin - The Songs I Never Get To Sing By Fats Waller”, "Broadway Revue In Colour - Hit Songs From Black Broadway Shows”, and "Unforgettable - A Tribute to Nat King Cole."

Carol O’Shaughnessy has earned the title of "Boston's First Lady of Cabaret" through her highly praised appearances in premier venues such as New York City’s Town Hall and Boston concert settings and hot spots such as Jordan Hall, the Regattabar, The Copley Plaza, The Theater Lobby and Scullers Jazz Club.  Her one-woman shows entitled “Stuff In The Box . . . Provincetown, The Early Years” and “Ring-a-Ding-Ding! . . . The Music of the Rat Pack” were named two of the “Top 10 Best Cabaret Shows" in 2002 and 2003.  

Carol’s humor, voice and shows have earned her much acclaim and awards over the years, but the ultimate praise came from comedienne Joan Rivers with whom she shared a bill at the North Shore Music Theatre in 1991.  After her set, Joan exclaimed, "[Carol is] the best singer in her price range!" 
 

Carolyn started performing at the age of six for her next door neighbor’s tea parties, singing along to her treasured soundtrack to "The Sound of Music."  With guitar in hand, she covered the college coffeehouse circuit in the early 80’s with a folk rock group, The Park Street Singers.  A move to Connecticut led to over 10 years as the featured “girl singer” with the John Oblon Orchestra and Strictly Swing, both 18 piece big bands.  During this time, she also toured a program of acoustic music that included oldies, standards, and original compositions.  She has brought her cabaret stylings to Massachusetts on numerous occasions, including "Believe In Music," a benefit show produced by John Beresford, and a memorable benefit at the Ritz Carlton for the Boston Dance Company.
 

Daniel Arico has been entertaining audiences with his music and high jinx up down the East Coast for over 20 years, from performing in "Carmen" in NYC to solo acts in Orlando, Florida and in Provincetown.  Daniel has been a fixture in the Rhode Island and Boston cabaret scene for the past 12 years, having appeared on most cabaret stages in both cities including the famous Napoleon Club, Rebertos Cafe Amalfi, Club Café and the Encore Lounge.  In the summer seasons you’ll often find him performing at the Front Porch or Hooch and Holly’s Seaside Bistro in Ogunqiut, Maine.