Nicole Hart - Vocals

Nicole Hart - vocals

Coming to national attention in 2008 on the Blues, Roots, Soul & R&B scene, Nicole Hart made an impressive beginning completing three highly successful tours: she was the featured female performer of Jacksonville Beach, Florida's “Springing the Blues”; the featured female headline act of Laconia, New Hampshire's Big Three Motorcycle Week; she performed many more prominent festivals, including the Jersey Shore Red Bank Jazz & Blues Fest, among other renowned venues on the national circuit. Her initial independent CD release, “NICOLE HART & THE NRG BAND, LIVE!” received airplay on radio stations worldwide. In 2009 she signed with Blues Leaf Records. Her debut release, "TREASURE," debuted on the Living Blues charts at # 14, and is still in rotation on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio and the nationally syndicated Music Choice television channel. In May 2009, Nicole received the "Female Vocalist of the Year" award at the Los Angeles South Bay Music Awards. As a modern day Blues woman, Nicole straddles a diverse musical terrain defined by such icons as Koko Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, & Bonnie Raitt.

Jerry Marotta - drums & vocals

You know him from his early start with the band Orleans, his recordings and tours with Peter Gabriel in the 70's and 80's, his work with the Indigo Girls, Hall & Oates and Ani Difranco in the 90's, his work with the Tony Levin Band in the last eight years, and recent recordings and performances with Sarah McLachlan, Todd Rundgren and goth legend Peter Murphy. Jerry has composed and recorded music for television shows, video games, and movies while racking up hundreds of album credits. A skilled vocalist, sax and guitar player as well, in a world where most drummers and musicians sound alike, Jerry is a charismatic legend. In addition to his live and recording work, Jerry operates Dreamland Recording Studio in Woodstock, NY

Pete Levin - keyboards & vocals

As a keyboardist/arranger, Pete has performed and recorded with hundreds of Jazz and Pop artists - including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson, Joe Louis Walker and John Scofield - receiving critical accolades for his work during a 15 year association with the legendary Gil Evans. Best known for his work in the Jazz field, Pete released 3 solo albums for Gramavision Records in the 90s, and in recent years, 3 CDs with his organ trio - the current release being "Jump!" with Dave Stryker and Lenny White. An in-demand New York session keyboardist and arranger, Pete has also created electronic realizations for hundreds of TV commercials, dramatic series and feature films, including “Missing in Action,” “Lean on Me,” “Silver Bullet,” “Red Scorpion,” “The Color of Money,” “Maniac,” “Spin City,” “America’s Most Wanted” and “Star Trek.” But Pete, whose wry sense of humor is never far from the surface, reveals that his all time favorite recording session produced the top-40 hit single “Close to You” by The Clams - a Spike Jones tribute band - with his brother, bassist Tony Levin and drummer Steve Gadd. 30 years later, it's still a cult classic.

John Cariddi - guitar & vocals

Teacher, composer and ubiquitous guitarist in the New York recording studio scene, John has performed and/or recorded with artists including Steve Marcus, Patti Austin, Ricki Lee Jones, Angela DeNiro, Annie Haslam, Nancy Wilson, Joel Grey and Peggy Lee. He has appeared on Broadway in "Godspell" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." Over the years, John’s guitar artistry has been heard on numerous albums, commercials and film scores. His current activities include live performances in many special event shows as well as with various inovative Jazz and Rock groups in the Tri-state area. A master guitarist with a blazing technique, John\'s dynamic approach to live performance has made him one of the most in-demand guitarists in the New York area. John's recent solo CD release - "Come Together" - produced by gold/platinum award-winner Dennis Bell for Guavajamm Records, gives the master guitarist a chance to shine as a featured soloist.

Charlie Kniceley – bass

A fixture in the Hudson Valley music scene for over 30 years, Charlie is best known as a consummate side man, working with a long list of artists including Al Martino, Jerry Vale, Ron Carter, Eileen Fulton, Joe Beck, Ed Summerlin, Danny Lewis, Randy Ciarlante, Jack Dejohnette, Mike DeMicco, Warren Bernhardt, Pete Levin, Connie Francis, Danny Brubeck, The Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Mikhail Horowitz, Honi Coles, Billy Reed, Jimmy Eppard, Brenda Buffalino, Machan Taylor, Mimi Hines, Hal Linden, Lew Soloff, "Blue" Lou Marini and Rashid Ali. Leading his own Jazz groups, Charlie has performed at venues all over the Tri-State area and has been featured at the Edinburgh International Arts Festival in Scotland. Charlie can also be found building signature custom basses for award-winning luthier, Michael Tobias.

Contact Hart Attack Booking within the NYC Tri-State Region 201.696.0971 nicole @ nicolehart.com

Booking within the United States Blues Boys & Divas Talent 850.875.2587 harty @ bluesboys.com

Management Mark Meding, FM Management Int., LLC 917.797.8462

Nicole: www.nicolehart.com Pete: www.petelevin.com Jerry: www.jerrymarotta.com