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CHRIS D'AMICO - PRESIDENT	Chris D'Amico has been entertaining people from the time he was 5 years old. Chris is a successful: vocalist, pianist, songwriter, DJ, MC using all of his talents to provide people with a unique entertainment experience he created over 10 years ago called The DJ “Alive” show. Chris's original bands have opened up for many famous acts such as the Foo Fighters and Hootie and the Blowfish. Chris's band Mr. Blue was a featured up and coming band on WDHA 105.5 in 1997. Chris played a “Grammy” after party with his last band “Daze of Rain” and Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish at the famous Rainbow Room in NYC and was introduced by Springsteen drummer and Conan O'Brian band leader Max Weinberg. Chris has been a lead vocalist/voice artist on 6 children's records for Kindermusik. Over the last 5 years Chris has been performing on jingles for such top companies as Hoover Vacuums, McDonalds, Marriot Hotels, Hawaiian Tropic and many more. Chris won a WPLJ 95.5 contest in 2003 and performed with the cast of Movin' Out on Broadway and at NJPAC. Chris has written songs for soap operas such as “All My Children” Chris has performed for many famous and infamous people as well such as former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and the cast and crew of the Today Show.
DAWSON DEYO	Dawson has always been a tremendous asset to D'Amico Entertainment. His attention to detail and ability with the client is one of the many reasons he is our lead party coordinator by day and top performers by night. Dawson has been a performing MC/DJ for over 10 years Dawson has performed at a multitude of weddings, a tremendous amount of family and corporate functions and plenty of night clubs and bars.
CHRIS TYRPAK	Chris has been a professional DJ for almost 10 years. He has DJ’ed in clubs, bars, homes and the best catering facilities all over the tri-state area. He knows just what song to play to get the crowd motivated at ANY event.
DEBBIE DELUCCA	Whether De Lucca is swinging deftly through a jazz standard or shaking her curly blond mane as she rocks a Janis Joplin tune, it’s clear that this Jersey native lives and breathes music. As a teen, De Lucca found solace in her record collection, steeped in ‘70s superstars like Elton John, Queen and Rod Stewart, but it wasn’t until she attended a boyfriend’s band practice in high school that she realized, “right then and there, that’s what I wanted to do!” She taught herself to play bass, started singing, joined her first band, and never looked back. Later, she picked up keyboards and applied herself to learning music theory and vocal technique, studying at the famed Katie Agresta Studios in Manhattan. De Lucca also studied pop and rock vocals with Diane Wesley and Cari Cole and classical voice with Mario Lisanti. Since then, De Lucca has recorded and performed jazz standards with small combos and big bands — making even the oldest chestnuts her own with her powerful, emotion-driven delivery. She’s also in demand for jingles, voice-over work and children’s albums.
JOHN PETERSON	John is a music teacher by day and a rockin' sax player by night. He is no stranger to playing in front of people. He has been on stage playing in rock bands, jazz bands, and blues bands for many years. He is well versed on many other instruments including the acoustic guitar but puts his heart and soul into playing his Alto Saxophone. He knows which notes to hit to get a rise from his audience.
PAUL SCHICK	Paul Schick is our top disc jockey with 30 years experience mixing in clubs, weddings, corporate events, and other private functions. Paul excels at making your party something both unique and extra special. In addition to his exceptional skill at playing just the right song at the right time, Paul is known for his ability to keep the volume at a reasonable level (unless you want otherwise). He also sings, plays piano, percussion, and guitar. Additionally, with a background in both education and working with individuals with special needs, Paul loves to get on the floor to entertain and play with your young ones. Paul has performed for former Mayor Ed Koch, Leona Helmsley, and master chef Daniel Boulud, and has worked with performers including Gloria Gaynor (I Will Survive), Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes (The Love I Lost), the Trammps (Disco Inferno), and several others. He also has participated in several non-profit events, volunteering his time for Tomorrow’s Children, the Rockefeller Foundation, JCC on the Palisades, and various special needs, geriatric, and AIDS-related organizations.
ART GARNER	Art has been singing professionally for over 25 years. Art has performed with many bands in the NY/NJ area From R&B, Jazz, Blues and Top 40 Art has performed in a variety of styles Art's soulful voice has appeared on commercial jingles as well as on numerous demos of others and his own independent recordings.
STANTWAN KENDRICK	Saxophonist Stantawn Kendrick was born in the state of Georgia of the United States. Since being a small child he has been into music in the church and has continued to remember where his roots started from by continuing to be a church musician. After high school he attended Valdosta State University attaining his bachelors of music degree. Following high school he then attained his masters degree from William Paterson University. He has been blessed to study with great musicians such as, David Demsey, Don Braden, Gary Smulyan, Mulgrew Miller, Joe Lovano, Kenny Garrett, Clark Terry; just to name a few. While in college he met and performed for Clark Terry. Terry then offered him the position as the saxophonist in his quintet as well as the lead alto saxophonist of his big band. After school Stantawn has continued his musical journey traveling the world with Clark Terry as well as performing with the Hal Weary Quintet, which is the current group he is active with. He also intends on working on his own project with original material.
CHRISTINA ROURA	Christina has been a performing vocalist/entertainer her entire life it seems… She has done musical theatre and operas such as: Little Shop of Horrors, Man of La Mancha and Mozart's The Magic Flute. She also has performed in off broadway shows in NYC as well as Performed the National Anthem at Public events Christina is also known to rock it out in many NY/NJ cover bands for years such as Groove Therapy, That Retro Band and Brass Knuckle Barbie She sings and speaks Spanish, as well as sings in Italian and Portuguese Christina will be a standout at your affair
ANDREW RAEL	Andrew Rael is one of the most talented individuals on our roster. His desire to become the best MC/DJ, on top of his many talents, shines through at every affair he performs. Andrew also works in our office as a party coordinator. • Already an accomplished piano player/instructor, Andrew also plays the clarinet and guitar • Andrew performed a four month tour of Israel and Europe with his club band “Music and life is a never-ending learning process. I teach and learn at the same “Music and life is a never-ending learning process. I teach and learn at the same time. When I perform, I give to the audience and receive just as much. And each life and performing experience gives me more to draw from emotionally, and deepens what I can convey through music. I never would have dreamed of the places in the world and the places within myself that music has brought me, and I feel blessed to have this outlet that continues to grow and deepen every day.” …..Andrew Rael from his Biography
CHRISTIAN MACCHIO	Christian Macchio is a North Jersey Native An avid lover of music, Christian spent 7 years in Hollywood as an actor and has been seen on "24", "Watch Over Me" & "One On One" to name a few. While persuing his acting career in Los Angeles, Christian enjoyed playing at local piano bars and clubs. Has been playing piano and singing for nearly 25 years. Huge fan of the music of Billy Joel & Elton John Periodically plays with local bands such as "Bobby and the Jets", an Elton John cover band. While he enjoys rocking it out on the piano, Christian also prefers just singing old standards occasionally that were made famous by crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

D'Amico Entertainment 460 Ridgedale Ave Unit 7 East Hanover NJ 07936.

Hours of Operation Mondays: 12-3 Tuesday-Thursday: 12-8 Friday: 12-3 Weekends: By appontment only
D'Amico Entertainment is a fully licensed and insured DJ and Entertainment Company.

D'Amico Entertainment proudly supports the Dean Michael Clarizio Cancer Foundation.