The members of Pulse
Productions have an extensive background in the Music and
Entertainment Industry. We are very fortunate to perform together. With our
combined expertise, we will deliver an
outstanding musical experience for you and your guests. Read our
Testimonials.
See what people are saying about us.
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Charity Fondevilla
Band Leader, Lead Vocalist, MC
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In all the
years of performing, Charity's passion for music and singing was
always reflected in her captivating performance. At the
age of 5, Charity had appeared on CBN Filipino Television with
The Philippine Children's Dance Company, doing what she loves to
do best - Singing and Performing. She also has performed with
Philippine Superstars Pilita Corales, Carmen Patena and Jennifer
Cuneta. Here
in the United States, while studying Classical Voice with Marnie Nixon (My Fair
Lady, The King & I, West Side Story) and Maryann Swerdfeger of
the Julliard School, she collaborated & recorded with American
recording artists Kent Wade on Harlem Records, Terisa on
Strictly Rhythm Records, Charlie McDaniels on Black Widow
Records and Bernard Davis (Pump City Productions).
She also has shared the stage and performed with Judy Torres of WKTU and Jocelyn
Enriquez "Set U Free/Planet Soul Album" and have performed for
former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman and Mayor
Thomas Catley of Neptune, NJ. Charity's outstanding vocal
ability was featured at The Apollo Theatre "Showtime at The
Apollo" as well as on numerous performances, videos and television networks for
Special Events with Just Friends,
Showtime from Jason Craig Entertainment and Eternity from Barry
Herman Orchestras and other party bands in the New York / New Jersey
area. Her soprano range can be heard at Educational Workshops
for silent movies like "The Phantom Of The Opera". Her film appearances
include the Indie films "Away" and "The Closet". Charity can be
seen performing at venues in New York City such as Le Bar Bat,
Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, Cafe 44, The Cutting Room, Cafe
Wha, The Cheetah Club and Club NV. Performing many styles of
music from R & B to Disco to Motown to Salsa to Merengue to
Rumba to Cha Cha and much more, Charity also sings in Tagalog,
Spanish and Italian. Charity's vocals, contagious
enthusiasm, extensive background in entertainment, excellent
customer service as well as attention to detail make her the
right MC and Lead Vocalist for your party. |
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Stephen
Spain
Lead Vocalist |
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Gary
Mancinelli
Musical Director, Keyboards, Vocals |
Being
exposed to music at a young age, Gary Mancinelli was inspired to
play guitar by his uncle who played many solo performances in
Las Vegas and California. At age of 14, he began playing in local
R&B, Soul and Rock Bands. It was at this period he taught
himself the Piano and Organ.
At the age of 16, he played for an NBC TV Pilot and a 1 hour
Series Of "Take a Giant Step" which was a Saturday Afternoon
Children Show with his local band. He graduated from the famed
William Patterson University with a B.A. in Jazz Studies. Gary
studied under Thad Jones (his mentor and teacher as well as
being the co-leader of The Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Big Band) Sir
Roland Hanna, Hank Jones, Barry Harris, Walter Norris and Gary
Kirkpatrick. He has performed with such great artists as: Dizzy
Gillespie, Thad Jones, Elvin Jones, Billy Hart, George Mraz and
Mel Lewis. After a short tour with Ray, Goodman & Brown in 1988,
he joined Gerald Alston's band for Alston's solo tour in 1989. Gary has recorded and toured
the world with just about everyone in the music industry
including recording artists Young and Company, Ray
Goodman & Brown, The Whispers, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, B.B. King, Whitney Houston, Bobby Womack, Al Green, The Chi-Lites
and The Temptations. In 2003 he conducted the Orchestra for the
PBS special “My Music”, a tribute to the recording
artists of the 1970’s, as well as performed at the Madison
Square Garden Theatre, Radio City Musical Hall, the Apollo
Theater and BB Kings Blues Club NYC with The Manhattans. Along with a daily
fitness training regimen, Gary continues to produce, record and
perform in the New York metropolitan area. Gary feels that a strong
mind, body, emotional and spiritual health and his love of
music, life and people keep him balanced. When you hear Gary
play the piano, you can tell he plays from the heart. His piano
and vocal performance are outstanding and will compliment your Ceremony and
Cocktail hour. |
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Scott Hogan
Bass Guitar, Vocals |
Scott
Hogan began playing music at age 8, playing alto saxophone and
the piano, but became really interested in playing music at age
13 when he began playing bass. He took private lessons from a
local musician studying classical music, jazz, and rock for four
years. His teacher noticed his talent and found him some work
with a wedding band when he was 15. From working with that band
Scott branched out to work with other acts in bars and clubs. At
age 17 Scott began taking lessons at the Bass Collective in New
York City. He studied under John Patittucci who really opened
Scott's eyes to what could be expressed on an instrument and how
a professional should act. He also urged Scott to listen and
play as much jazz as possible. John Patittucci recommended Scott
to Mercury Records who was looking for young talent to back up
one of their new bands. Scott began touring with the pop group
Hanson for the next four years. He played bass for the band on
over sixty tv appearances including the 1999 Grammys, David
Letterman, the Jay Leno Show, and Saturday Night Live. During
his time in between tours Scott attended New York University for
a year and a half and Rutgers Mason Grosse for a year, as a jazz
performance major. He studied bass with Mike Richmond while in
school. He was already making a living as a musician and decided
to pursue his career rather than finish his schooling. Now Scott
teaches private bass lessons and performs with local bands. He
enjoys and appreciates being able to work with a variety of
musicians and being able to stay in one place. One of the bands
named Roarke is signed to Drive Thru Records and is releasing an
album soon. Scott tries to remain humble realizing that there is
still a lot more he needs to learn about music and working with
other musicians. Most of his teachers have said it is an ongoing
process throughout their entire lives. Scott tries to adhere to
the belief that playing with great musicians and friends can
make playing any song a great experience. |
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Bruce
Gatewood
Lead Guitar, Vocals
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At the age of
6, Bruce Gatewood started playing guitar. Influenced by The
Beatles, Kiss, Rush and many more, Bruce also plays other
instruments which include bass guitar, percussions, keyboards,
mandolin, ukulele, lap steel and banjo as well as the lead
guitar. Playing Rock and Pop music at a young age gave Bruce the
springboard to further his passion in music. He has studied with
Anton Palowski and Anna Marie Rosado. As a licensed teacher of
the “Music Together” early music and movement program with a BA
in music from the New Jersey City University, he still finds
time to give back to the community teaching, volunteering and
performing at fundraising events where proceeds are donated to
the American Red Cross, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Toys for
Tots and the terminally ill children and adults with outstanding
medical bills. He is currently involved with the music
production of local and national artists, most recently Joe
Colledge, Disciples Opera, Bubba Lube and Roadside Alibi. A very
charismatic performer, Bruce’s guitar performance can best be
compared to Frank Zappa, Django Reinhart, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie
Van Halen, Wes Montgomery, Bach and Beethoven. With his diverse
influence in music, He has all the technique and talent to play
many styles of music including Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical,
Country, World, R & B, Hip-Hop and Acid Jazz with the intensity
and passion that you have never seen before. As a vocalist, he
is as melodic and captivating in his singing ability as he is in
his guitar playing. Ask Bruce what's his secret to following his
passion in music and you'll hear him say with an unforgettable
smile, “staying true to my center while being lighthearted.
Meditation helps me persevere”. |
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Scott
Winchell
Drums
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Scott Winchell's musical
path started twenty years ago when he discovered the art of
drumming. Through the guidance of great teachers and mentors he
obtained the skills to get him through any musical situation.
Learning styles of music such as funk, R & B,jazz, Latin, Afro-cuban,
Rock and Heavy Metal helped him gain his identity as a player.
To this day he strives to break new boundaries in his playing.
Scott Winchell is a true professional that will bring life,
energy and his extreme love of music to any musical situation he
is involved in. Scott has performed and toured with the
following artists: Hundred fold, Strength 691, For the love of,
Fury of five, Polyester, The Party Dolls, Red house
, Chameleon, Burgandy , Melvin Mcnight, Down to earth, Brian
kirk and the jirks, Lip Service, Good flo, She's still
breathing, God forbid, Stori James, Charles Johnson. |
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Bob Cepeda
Percussion, Vocals |
“ Suave” Bob as he is professionally known is a percussionist
with more than 30 years of experience in the professional music
world. Bob Cepeda, is a Bronx native, with Hispanic origins. "Suave" began his musical career with Woody Sills and the late
funky drummer, Pumpkin. He then toured and performed across the
east coast with a 5 man vocal group called Truly Yours, who were
voted NYC’s #1 vocal group by the Big Apple Review and
Entertainment magazine.
Bob’s musical background varies from Funk, R&B, Jazz, Latin
Jazz, Gospel and Acoustic Rock. This varied background afforded
him the opportunity to perform, record and tour with such artist
as Reflections, Margie Alexander, New Edition, Bobby Brown,
Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, 4By Four, La Ochestral Sa’cion,
Unlimited Touch, Sheldon Clark and the Versitiles, and the Clark
Terry Big Band. Bob’s flavorful percussion stems from his
extensive touring and experiences throughout the U. S. and
Canada. “Suave” Bob has performed in a jazz ensemble called Wi’ Naut
Jaz’ (pronounced why not jazz), and was also the center piece of
an acoustic rock band called Double Chin. When
you hear Bob's smooth voice on our jazzy R & B tunes, you'll
definitely be mesmerized by his performance. He is an excellent
addition to the Pulse Band! |
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Michael Carbone
Alto, Tenor
Sax, Flute |
Mike
Carbone fuses together a combination of classical training, old
school Jazz & Funk, bringing a creative, soulful interpretation
to music. Mike’s heart & soul penetrates each note he plays in a
fashion which is characteristic of performers double his age.
At the same time, he has brought the advancements of electronic
music technology into his performance, expanding his sonic
palette beyond "one horn, one sound."
Mike's recording credits include the independent films "A Cup of
Coffee” and “The Masterpiece”.
He has also performed live with The Crests, Melvin Sparks,in the
Bahamas with Barry Newman, and appeared at such venues as
Woodstock, Riverhead Blues Festival, movie premier party for
"The Prince of Central Park", The Bayou Music Festival, and The
Blues 2000 Blues Festival.
Mike holds a Masters Degree in Music from William Paterson
University.
He currently is a K-6 grade band, chorus, and general music
teacher in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. |
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William
Ash
Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Piccolo Trumpet, French Horn |
William or what we call him, Bill Ash first picked up a trumpet
in fourth grade, and has hardly put it down since — except to
play another instrument or write some music. In high school he
began playing professionally, and at 16 was leading his own
15-piece big band. While studying architecture at Princeton,
Bill continued freelancing, again led his own big band, and
began composing, arranging, and doubling on trombone and French
horn. After graduation, he worked as an architect, then in
computers, all the while maintaining a busy musical schedule. He
has performed throughout the New York metro area and beyond with
groups of every size and description, including the Temptations,
the Happenings, Marlene VerPlanck, and Bobby Rydell. In
2003, Bill was selected as one of New Jersey’s top jazz
musicians by the Newark Star Ledger for its “Great Day in
Jersey” feature. Bill can be heard on recordings by the Acme
Brass Co., the Jazz Composer’s Workshop Orchestra, the James L.
Dean Big Band, Dick Wells with the Big Band Swing Machine, the
Bensen-Scott Big Band, the Infernos, Bibi Farber, and the Planet
Jazz Big Band, among others. His arrangements and compositions
are regularly performed by a number of bands. Besides performing
on brass instruments ranging from piccolo trumpet to tuba, Bill
also teaches privately and is on the faculty at the Suburban
Community Music Center in New Providence, New Jersey. He also
writes about music for Gannett Newspapers, for whom he has
interviewed such trumpet greats as Doc Severinsen, Maynard
Ferguson, Wynton Marsalis and Arturo Sandoval. In addition
to his musical career, Bill is a web designer and computer
consultant. He lives in Allendale, New Jersey, with his wife
Lorraine, a journalist and author whose book, Life Touches Life:
A Mother’s Story of Stillbirth and Healing, was published in May
2004. |
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