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Elden has been performing throughout the country for some 20
years. Elden has recorded original music as a songwriter and
choreographed stage productions for local theatres in his
hometown of Raleigh N.C. As a teenager he started out opening
for national recording artists like Heavy D and the Boyz, Jodeci,
Big Daddy Kane, and Mary J Blige. As of late, he has hosted large
venues featuring Blue Magic, Ray Goodman and Brown, and the
Manhattans. Whether in front of thousands or just a small room full
of people, Elden pours out his heart and soul into each
performance making all his listeners feel like family.
years. Elden has recorded original music as a songwriter and
choreographed stage productions for local theatres in his
hometown of Raleigh N.C. As a teenager he started out opening
for national recording artists like Heavy D and the Boyz, Jodeci,
Big Daddy Kane, and Mary J Blige. As of late, he has hosted large
venues featuring Blue Magic, Ray Goodman and Brown, and the
Manhattans. Whether in front of thousands or just a small room full
of people, Elden pours out his heart and soul into each
performance making all his listeners feel like family.
| Elden "El" Lowery (Lead vocals, percussion) |
The Bernadettes started out in the early 1990s as a traditional-style blues band, covering
songs by the likes of John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, as well as later bluesmen like Stevie Ray
Vaughn, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. But the band soon began experimenting with their own
unique versions of R&B classics from James Brown, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye
and their contemporaries. This evolved further with the addition of classic Motown hits,
contemporary funk, soul, and R&B flavored rock songs to their large and varied, dance-oriented
song list. The resulting mix has become the staple of the band's offering to live audiences.
Continuous appearances at a variety of venues have established the Bernadettes as one of the
area's premier live acts. They were voted the best rhythm and blues band in the New Haven
Advocate "Sounds of New Haven" 1996 readers poll, and also chosen by that paper as New
Haven's #1 bar band. A constantly growing songlist, matched with the band's frenetic brand of
soul, make for a memorable evening for anyone who wants to move their feet and dance to the
beat.
songs by the likes of John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, as well as later bluesmen like Stevie Ray
Vaughn, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. But the band soon began experimenting with their own
unique versions of R&B classics from James Brown, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye
and their contemporaries. This evolved further with the addition of classic Motown hits,
contemporary funk, soul, and R&B flavored rock songs to their large and varied, dance-oriented
song list. The resulting mix has become the staple of the band's offering to live audiences.
Continuous appearances at a variety of venues have established the Bernadettes as one of the
area's premier live acts. They were voted the best rhythm and blues band in the New Haven
Advocate "Sounds of New Haven" 1996 readers poll, and also chosen by that paper as New
Haven's #1 bar band. A constantly growing songlist, matched with the band's frenetic brand of
soul, make for a memorable evening for anyone who wants to move their feet and dance to the
beat.
| Michael Dunham (Lead vocals, background vocals) |
A complete artist, [painter, writer, vocalist], music is the passion for
new Bernadette Michael Dunham. Georgia-born, and Bridgeport
raised, he has over 20 years in the game, having played with bands
such as 3rd Shift, Whatupfunk, Deep Intentions, Heartbeat, and his
own Jazz/R&B Trio, Md3. A 2006 & 2007 Fairfield Weekly Best
Soul Singer nominee, he has also performed with Toni Smith [Tom
Browne 'Funkin for Jamaica'], Curt Jones from 80'S Funk Legends
Slave, and countless players for national acts, and at venues such as
Madison Square Garden, the Apollo, and the Harbor Yard Stadium
and Arena. Described as 'an extraordinary singer' by Conn. Post
editor Mike Daly, and 'the kind of artist who can cover other artists
that we need to hear more of', by Brita Belli of the Fairfield
Weekly, Michael counts these greats as his influences; Stevie
Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Earth Wind , and Fire,
Al Jarreau, Rick James, among others. He is genuinely excited and
blessed to be working with the Bernadettes.
new Bernadette Michael Dunham. Georgia-born, and Bridgeport
raised, he has over 20 years in the game, having played with bands
such as 3rd Shift, Whatupfunk, Deep Intentions, Heartbeat, and his
own Jazz/R&B Trio, Md3. A 2006 & 2007 Fairfield Weekly Best
Soul Singer nominee, he has also performed with Toni Smith [Tom
Browne 'Funkin for Jamaica'], Curt Jones from 80'S Funk Legends
Slave, and countless players for national acts, and at venues such as
Madison Square Garden, the Apollo, and the Harbor Yard Stadium
and Arena. Described as 'an extraordinary singer' by Conn. Post
editor Mike Daly, and 'the kind of artist who can cover other artists
that we need to hear more of', by Brita Belli of the Fairfield
Weekly, Michael counts these greats as his influences; Stevie
Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Earth Wind , and Fire,
Al Jarreau, Rick James, among others. He is genuinely excited and
blessed to be working with the Bernadettes.
| Don DeStefano (Harmonica, slide guitar, rhythm guitar) |
Don had been performing professionally for over 20 years in a
variety of blues, R&B, country, folk and rock bands. He has been
active as a studio musician, playing on a number of songwriter
demos and commercial jingles. His harmonica and slide guitar
playing were featured a few years back on recordings by two of
America's musical icons: bluesman B.B. King and country star
Johnny Cash. His harmonica playing has also been featured on CD
releases by Peter Gale ("Landlord Of Love") and Gershwins
Roomate ("Walking On Water Wasn't Built In A Day").
variety of blues, R&B, country, folk and rock bands. He has been
active as a studio musician, playing on a number of songwriter
demos and commercial jingles. His harmonica and slide guitar
playing were featured a few years back on recordings by two of
America's musical icons: bluesman B.B. King and country star
Johnny Cash. His harmonica playing has also been featured on CD
releases by Peter Gale ("Landlord Of Love") and Gershwins
Roomate ("Walking On Water Wasn't Built In A Day").
Paul is no stranger to the stage. After establishing a strong
reputation in the clubs of New England, he made the move to
Los Angeles in 1984, where he shared the lights with R&B
showman Dwight Buchanan, and studied jazz by day with L.A.'s
greats. Since his return to New England in 1995, he has been a
member of Nothing But Trouble, and has appeared with the
Black Rock Allstars, the Center Street Band, and others before
proudly signing on with the Bernadettes in 2001.
reputation in the clubs of New England, he made the move to
Los Angeles in 1984, where he shared the lights with R&B
showman Dwight Buchanan, and studied jazz by day with L.A.'s
greats. Since his return to New England in 1995, he has been a
member of Nothing But Trouble, and has appeared with the
Black Rock Allstars, the Center Street Band, and others before
proudly signing on with the Bernadettes in 2001.
| Paul Georgia (drums, vocals) |
Originally from Bedford, England, Mark moved to the U.S. as a
teenager, and remained on this side of the Atlantic to further his
studies at the University of North Texas, where he received both
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music. He has performed and
traveled literally around the world, from his native England to
Singapore (where he taught in a music conservatory for two years)
and throughout the United States and Canada. Prior to joining the
Bernadettes in 1995, he was an original member of the critically
acclaimed Texas based neo-cabaret outfit Little Jack Melody and
His Young Turks, and can be heard on the band's first two CDs.
Mark came to New Haven to pursue his doctorate at Yale
University, where for three years he taught for the prestigious Yale
Department of Music, and was awarded the Ph.D. in 2001. He is
currently Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate
Studies in Music at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City
University of New York.
teenager, and remained on this side of the Atlantic to further his
studies at the University of North Texas, where he received both
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music. He has performed and
traveled literally around the world, from his native England to
Singapore (where he taught in a music conservatory for two years)
and throughout the United States and Canada. Prior to joining the
Bernadettes in 1995, he was an original member of the critically
acclaimed Texas based neo-cabaret outfit Little Jack Melody and
His Young Turks, and can be heard on the band's first two CDs.
Mark came to New Haven to pursue his doctorate at Yale
University, where for three years he taught for the prestigious Yale
Department of Music, and was awarded the Ph.D. in 2001. He is
currently Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate
Studies in Music at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City
University of New York.
| Mark Spicer (keyboards, vocals) |
| Brian Johnson (bass guitar, vocals) |
Brian Johnson has been playing bass in various bands for over
thirty years. Originally from Sacramento, California, Brian settled
in Connecticut when he was 10, and he has since become a
fixture in the CT music scene. He has played bass with several
bands over the years, including Flight, Grooveline, Sparkle, Star,
What Up, Bod Rock, Good and Plentie, and Soundcheck. His
bands have performed throughout the U.S., and have opened up
for notable acts such as Tower of Power, James Brown, the
Average White Band, and Kool and the Gang. Brian’s major
influences are funk, R & B, and fusion jazz.
thirty years. Originally from Sacramento, California, Brian settled
in Connecticut when he was 10, and he has since become a
fixture in the CT music scene. He has played bass with several
bands over the years, including Flight, Grooveline, Sparkle, Star,
What Up, Bod Rock, Good and Plentie, and Soundcheck. His
bands have performed throughout the U.S., and have opened up
for notable acts such as Tower of Power, James Brown, the
Average White Band, and Kool and the Gang. Brian’s major
influences are funk, R & B, and fusion jazz.
The founding member of the Bernadettes, Jim has been playing
guitar for over 30 years, and is highly regarded as one of
Connecticut's finest blues guitarist. He has performed with
numerous rock and blues acts in the Connecticut area and also in
San Diego, CA, where he resided for several years.
guitar for over 30 years, and is highly regarded as one of
Connecticut's finest blues guitarist. He has performed with
numerous rock and blues acts in the Connecticut area and also in
San Diego, CA, where he resided for several years.
| Jim Kader, Jr. (lead & rhythm guitar) |
| Wed. Dec. 19th - TOADS PLACE 300 York St., New Haven, CT (203) 562-5589 Special Show with Eight To The Bar |
| Fri. Dec. 28th - Slainte Pub & Eatery 1221 New Haven Road(rt 63)., Naugatuck, CT (203)723-1138 |
| Sun. Dec. 30th - The Gallery 141 New London Tpke., Glastonbury, CT (860) 659-2656 Showtime: 7:30 - 11:30 PM |
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