NEWS & EVENTS

To be an exceptional singer is an accomplishment. To be an exceptional guitarist is an accomplishment. What makes Nancy Scharff unique is that she is both a singer and guitarist whose talents span both the classical and popular repertoire. She is also a recording artist, and has recorded six CDs in Nashville and NJ. Nancy has given concerts all over the world: Eight European countries, England, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Israel, Cayman Islands, Rome, Italy, and across the US, including Alaska and Hawaii. She has sung at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Cami Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel in NYC, Off- Broadway, and The Metro Lyric Company of NJ.  Lois Leibow of the Atlanticville writes: “What a superb cross over artist Ms. Scharff showed herself to be. She was comfortable with guitar and then performing with operatic sophistication. Her ebullience was communicated through her powerful voice. This was a special performance, a concert given by a consummate artist”.

Nancy has also given holiday concerts at The Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. She continues to perform music by Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, The Doobie Brothers, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, and many others, at restaurants and pubs in New Jersey—most recently, The Colts Neck Pub, The Brass Rail in Matawan, and Beach Grille in Long Branch.  In between performances, Nancy is Music Director at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Middletown, teaches voice, guitar and piano, and gives concerts for The New Jersey Federation of Woman’s Clubs.  Nancy graduated from Montclair University with a BA in Music Education. Her professors also taught at Julliard, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music, and performed with The New York Philharmonic and The American Symphony Orchestra.

Soul is hard to put into words. You just know it when you hear it.  Sarah Teti has been out “defining” soul with her songs for the last few years now, with a voice that grabs the attention of anyone who hears it. She has recorded two full-length studio albums.  In addition to her original material, Sarah covers a wide range of artists, bringing her unique style to songs by Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan and The Beatles, to name just a few.  She currently tours the tri-state area, playing in wineries, bars, restaurants, and anywhere you may hear music! Orchestra.

Music teacher by day and rockstar by night, Miss Anna is just as much at home on stage as she is in the classroom. She never backs down from a musical challenge so her repertoire has grown to include everything from great American songbook standards to today’s viral hits. Miss Anna can craft a playlist for any vibe. Jazz standard and pop ballads for your date night spot? 80s, 90s, 00s hits for a hopping night out at the bar? A Woodstock ‘69 inspired playlist? Done, done and done. Find her on the socials as missannalawrence and check her out at missannalawrence.com

Bryan Hansen is the founder of the Bryan Hansen Band, hailing from Central New Jersey (it does exist). Their music, as defined by Lenny Green of WBLS, is a soulful concoction dubbed “Blue Eyed Soul,” blending funky rhythms with bluesy vibes and soulful melodies.

From the Jersey Shore to iconic venues like Bowery Electric NYC and the House of Blues Anaheim, these guys have been Making America Funk Again. They’ve even graced the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood and been featured at Winter NAMM 2020 & 2024 and SoFar Sounds D.C. & NYC.

From their debut EP in 2009 Ebb & Flow EP 2009, the band has released 4 LP’s including Brothers Among Wolves 2013, When You Stop Pulling Back 2016, Gas Money 2019 and most recently, Jammin with Dr. Fong LP 2024.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, and Victor Wooten, Bryan Hansen Band infuses their music with soulful influences that resonate with audiences.

Bryan Hansen Band is proudly endorsed by Godin Guitars and BG France.

Check out their latest album, ‘Jammin with Dr. Fong’ available on all streaming platforms.

Michael Montemurro has been writing and performing in the tri-state area for many years. His material spans all styles from deeply moving ballads to up-tempo tunes. One of his songs, “Little Things”, was performed at Carnegie Hall by Esther Satterfield, the vocalist with The Chuck Mangione Group. Another one of his compositions, “Teenaged Blue-Jeaned Romeo”, was chosen by the Nashville Songwriters Association International to be performed at their Summer Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael performed it in the ballroom of The Loews Vanderbilt Hotel to a crowd of NSAI members and top Nashville songwriters. The next night, he performed that same song at the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Since then he has performed two more times at The Bluebird on Special Pick Writer’s Nights. Michael currently performs as an acoustic singer/songwriter in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area, performing at bars/restaurants/fairs/festivals and private affairs. He includes all styles of music including Pop, Rock, Country and Rhythm and Blues, covering artists such as The Beatles, Eagles, Springsteen, Lionel Richie, Hall & Oates, Elvis, Brooks & Dunn, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Keith Urban, and many more. Michael also includes some originals as he is first and foremost, a songwriter.