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“Singer at Large” Johnny J. Blair has been playing music professionally since the 1980s, having toured internationally, released many recordings, and worked with major artists. However, over the years, one of his joys is to perform for the residents in assisted living homes. “I’ve played the Royal Albert Hall, Disney, Las Vegas, cruise ships, temples in India, and little places all over the world, but there’s something special about playing for our ‘seasoned citizens.’” Johnny’s set includes familiar songs from The Great American Songbook (Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Hank Williams, folk songs), Elvis Presley, “The Rat Pack” (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin), movies (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins), “cowboy songs” (Gene Autry, Sons of the Pioneers), and much more. He looks forward to entertaining in your home!

Tony Lombardi has been a performer for over 50 years and has played in bands since the age of 13. Tony plays five instruments, and his main instruments are the piano, keyboards, and the organ. His selection of music when performing ranges from the 1940’s (the Great American Songbook) to present day. From simple piano music to dance music, or whatever the mood, Tony covers it all.

Ben Mauro is an international musician, who has performed all over the world, in some of the largest venues, with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cher, Lionel Richie, Don Felder from the Eagles, Peter Frantom, and John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival. He has also performed with other icons, including Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, and many others. He now performs singing and playing guitar, either acoustic or electric, as a solo singing guitarist, as a duo, or with his cover band.

Nick DeMatteo is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and sound editor. His band  REC has released over a dozen albums, and he’s written and produced music for several films and shows.

Nick is also a podcast producer, currently in the fifth season of his show, MUSIC is not a GENRE (MxG), on YouTube and all the major streaming services.

You can hear Nick’s voice over work in several commercials and web spots, and see Nick’s acting in films such as The Many Saints of Newark.

Originally from Philadelphia/South Jersey, Nick now lives in New York City, and has three kids and a wife, all of whom are amazing.

You can stream REC music and MxG anywhere, and find out more about everything at nickdematteo.com

Glenn Bassett, also known as ‘My Mate George’ lives in London, England and plays guitar and sings. His job since 2012 has been leading music sessions for people with dementia. They are energetic groups, and there is always plenty of dancing — it’s like a big party. He has over 2000 songs in his repertoire and can usually oblige any style. And if he doesn’t know it, he’ll go and learn it! Glenn created Teatime Tunes’, a brilliant idea to help engage and foster positive behaviors from those suffering memory loss and dementia.