Cheer on Danvers Idol Finalists This Weekend

Submitted by the Danvers Family Festival:

On June 28, you can cheer on local performers Nichole Camarro, Jillian Sabina, and Jenifer Tobiasz as they sing to win the  7th annual Danvers Family Festival Danvers Idol. 

The winner receives large cash prizes, professional recording time, and the chance to sing before 25,000 people at the Danvers Family Festival Fireworks Festival.

On June 7, 28 singers from all over the state performed a capella at the 7th annual DFF Danvers Idol Preliminaries, and scored in the top 10. You can watch the preliminaries on Demand at www.danverstv.org

These three ladies have been invited to return on Saturday June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Danvers High School Auditorium be compete in front of 4 musical icons and you, the audience.

The performers provided the following biography for the Danvers Idol Program;

“My name is Jillian Sabina and I am 22 years old from Danvers, MA. I have been singing since I learned how to talk. Growing up, I was in every choir group possible. In middle school, I participated in all the plays and musicals. Once I got to High School, I went to Austin Preparatory School where I became part of the liturgical music choir for all our schools Masses. It wasn’t long until I was given the opportunity to be the first cantor in the history of the school singing monthly on stage for my fellow peers. In college, I participated in several “a capella” groups and also competed in singing competitions. My focus now is getting in the studio and creating a professional demo that showcases my talents. Long term, I would like to be in my own band and singing in shows around the US.”

“Jenifer Tobiasz, age 38, is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter who began singing and playing piano at age four. At twelve, she landed a singing role in the Hollywood movie, "Race for Glory," starring Peter Berg, and at sixteen, she was awarded a music and academic scholarship to Wagner College in New York City. She has been performing locally and regionally for the last twenty years, as a solo act, a duo, and with various bands. Jenifer has shared the stage with many notable musicians, including Miles Davis's former drummer, Stevie Wonder's back-up singers, and Billy Joel's guitarist, Dave Brown- who played on her first CD of original songs. Her second CD, "A Lullaby for Ellen West," received national and international radio play in the U.S., Europe and Mexico. She currently owns her own business, teaching private voice, piano, and songwriting lessons in Danvers”

“My name is Nicole Camarro! I am 18 years old and just recently graduated from Danvers high school. This fall I will be attending college to study public relations and communications. From a young age I have been extremely passionate about singing and cannot wait to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a performer. Enjoy the show! “

Join us in the audience as the 10 finalists square off and face a panel of four esteemed judges, and the audience themselves will act as the fifth judge to whittle the top 10 down to 3. Those top 3 will perform again for the 4 judges on that evening to be judged and crowned the 2014 Danvers Idol.

The top 10 will perform a song of their choice before  Karen Nascembeni, the Director of Corporate and Community Relations North Shore Music Theatre & Theatre by the Sea.

Our second judge is Tom Page of Decibel Architects. A musical artist whose studio creates and produces original music & licensed music for anything that appears on-screen or graces a set of a speakers. With an extensive body of work you are sure to have seen a commercial Tom has performed or produced.

Our third judge will be Jacyn Tremblay of Jada, the popular pop and R&B female vocal group from Boston and Winner of the “Outstanding Pop/R&B Music Act of the Year” at the 2008 Boston Music Awards. She is a former Universal Motown recording artist and currently half of the Venus Mars Project .

And rounding out the panel will be musical artist Marty Walsh. Mr. Walsh is an assistant professor in the Ensemble and Music Production departments at Berklee College of Music. A veteran of the LA studio music scene, he has worked as a guitarist with some of the biggest names in the business including Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, John Denver, Eddie Money, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, Julio Iglesias and SuperTramp.

The four judges and the majority vote of the audience will determine the top 3 contestants who will perform two songs before the judges to the final decision of the four judges in determining the 2013 Danvers Family Festival Danvers Idol.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists including recording studio time, $100 for 3rd, $150 for Second, and $500 and the opportunity to perform before the crowd at the July 3rd fireworks for first place winner.

Please join us at the Danvers High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday June 28 for an incredible night of music. Admission is Free. The event is hosted by Danvers Family Festival, a group of volunteer citizens who promote family-friendly events. For details visit www.DanversFamilyFestival.com.