Profile Type: Open Stages 24 Artists
Nia Drummond
From the Apollo Theater to the Kennedy Center, Nia Drummond has wowed audiences with her artistry globally, singing opera, R&B and everything in between. Her musical journey started in Brooklyn, where she drew inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald and Barbra Streisand; since then she has worked with renowned ensembles, performed with legends such as Sir Elton John &…
Margot Sergent
Margot Sergent is a French born, Berklee alumni jazz vocalist and harp player. Since she arrived in NY in 2015, she has gradually opened the NY scene doors, played in jazz and cabaret institutions such as Birdland Theater, 54 Below, The Cutting Room for her signature show “The Edith Piaf Experience ” and other French…
Rubens de La Corte
Rubens de La Corte, born in Sao Paulo-Brazil, graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a Jazz Composition and Guitar Performance Degree. Rubens has also completed two Master of Arts programs at Queens College (CUNY) and Stony Brook University (SUNY) in Jazz Performance and Ethnomusicology. Currently, Rubens is a PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology…
José Maldonado
Dr. José Maldonado is a Puerto Rican guitarist and educator based in NYC. He performs a diverse repertoire from the Renaissance to contemporary compositions, with a focus on Puerto Rican music. His expertise in Puerto Rican classical music has earned him invitations to perform concerts and master classes at institutions like Hunter College, Stony Brook…
Robbie Lee
Robbie Lee is a New York City based pianist, vocalist, composer and educator whose spectacular ability to merge his equal talents make him one of the most exciting emerging artists to date. Beginning his musical journey at age 12, Lee fell in love with the music of jazz greats like Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Thelonious…
Lucia Stavros
Lucia Stavros is a New York-based harpist, singer/songwriter, and producer. Lucia’s projects explore the spiritual and emotional connections developed in music and through music. As described by The Deli Magazine, Lucia’s “show-stealing, often mysterious lyricism, creates an intergenerational atmosphere chamber pop that feels as modern as it does baroque.” Her debut independently produced solo album,…
RJ Christian – Pickleball Announcer
RJ Christian is an NYU Steinhart grad and member of the BMI Lehman Engel Music Theatre Workshop. RJ Contributed Music and Lyrics to the Ratatouille TikTok Musical and can be heard as Macgyver on the Macgyver the Musical Cast Album. RJ is the cofounder and resident composer for The Hearty Meal Theatre company. He’s currently…
Brooklyn Cyclones Surf Squad
The Brooklyn Cyclones Surf Squad is the official cheerleading and entertainment team for the Brooklyn Cyclones! The Surf Squad consists of energetic and talented individuals who perform dance routines, stunts, and interactive activities to entertain fans during Cyclones home games at MCU Park.
Funkrust Brass Band
Funkrust Brass Band is an NYC-based, 20-piece post-apocalyptic disco-punk brass band founded in 2015 that plays all original music with megaphone vocals, heavy tuba bass lines, thundering percussion and searing brass melodies. Their explosive live performances feature full band choreography, signature wasteland/glam uniforms and LED lighting effects. The band mixes post-punk, disco, EDM, metal, and…
FIREHAUSBAND
“The FIREHAUSBAND” is a dynamic collective celebrating ancestry, blackness, connection, and equity through music. Their repertoire blends genres from Black American Music, African, and Caribbean influences. Committed to diversity and inclusivity, they create electrifying experiences resonating worldwide. Each performance is a testament to their passion for storytelling and cultural exploration, inviting listeners on a boundary-breaking…