Program Insert - The Australian Bee Gees

Thursday, February 5, 2015 ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS AND SPI ENTERTAINMENT Present

THE COMPANY: MATT BALDONI, JACK LEFTLEY, PAUL LINES, DAVID INAMINE, DAVID CZACH Scott Christensen / Michael Clift Co-Production/Creative Directors

Ian Haslauer Lighting Operator Sam Stuart Video/Stage Manager

Mickey Mulcahy Tour Manager

Kyle Lovan Monitors

Mathieu St – Arnaud Video Designer

Daniel Arnold Lighting Show Technician

Sooner Routhier/Robert Long Co-Lighting Designers

Annerin Productions / SPI Entertainment / Stayin’ Alive, LLC Co-Producers

Mark LeFiles F.O.H Audio

Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2014-2015 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals.

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CAST LIST: MATT BALDONI BARRY (Guitar and Vocals) JACK LEFTLEY MAURICE (Keyboard,

Guitar and Vocals) PAUL LINES ROBIN (Vocals) BAND: BRIAN CZACH DAVID INAMINE

Drums Bass Guitar

Matt Baldoni (Barry) Matt Baldoni, originally from Grass Valley, CA is a resident of Las Vegas. He holds a B.A. in Classical Guitar Performance from California and graduate studies in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the University of Southern California. His live touring credits include Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Melissa Manchester, Il Divo, Mindi Abair, Keiko Matsui, Platters/Drifters/Coasters, Jeffrey Osborne, Trent Carlini, Clint Holmes and the Lon Bronson All Stars. Studio credits include Busta Rhymes, Hilary Duff, Nike, Bank of America, Cricket Wireless, Kim Possible, Boston Public, and the School of Rock film soundtrack. Matt was also the musical director/composer/guitarist for “The NFL Show” on Fox Sports Net (2002-3 season), and was on faculty at Hollywood Musician’s Institute GIT Program. Production show/Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Who’s TOMMY, Hats! the Musical, Hairspray, Godspell, MJ Live, Vegas! the Show, Legends In Concert, Greg London’s Icons, Smith Center Opening Gala 2012, and KA by Cirque Du Soleil.

Matt holds endorsements with Gibson USA, GHS/ Rocktron, Mesa Boogie, and Levy’s Leathers.

Jack Leftley (Maurice) Jack began to learn the craft of music at his father’s music school in Adelaide, South Australia at an early age. Joining his first professional cover band at age 11, his teenage and young adult years presented an opportunity to perform with various tribute acts such as ‘Elvis Leaves His Mark’ and ‘Walkin’ the Line - the Australian Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute’ as well as with Australian icons such as Frankie J Holden, Daryl Cotton and Wendy Stapleton. Becoming quite an asset to the music scene in Melbourne, Jack also used to perform with top corporate acts such as ‘The Big Bang’ and ‘The Baker Boys’ as a vocalist and pianist. As a multiinstrumentalist and producer, Jack has also spent plenty of time behind the faders in his own studio recording and engineering singles and albums for several up and coming artists in Australia and the United Kingdom. Audio production being a real passion for him, it has remained a big part of Jack’s life to date. Even when on the road with The Australian Bee Gees show he is still often found

sporting a pair of headphones and turning hotel rooms into makeshift recording environments.

Paul Lines (Robin) Paul Lines was born and raised in Shepparton Victoria, Australia. From humble beginnings he formed his first band whilst still in High School.

Upon graduation n 1989, he decided to also make an appearance on the Nine Networks. “Hey, Hey It’s Saturday - Red Faces Segment” which led to his first real band in Melbourne. However, it lacked clear direction and Paul joined The Radio Pirates in Bendgo for the next couple of years.

In 1993, the band Logic was formed. This was his baby, performing support to some of the biggest bands in Oz Music: Boom Crash opera, The Badloves, John Farnham, Hunters & Collectors, The Black Sorrows, Daryl Braithwaite as well as The Choirboys. Paul was invited to perform onstage with The Choirboys, a special rendition of the single Rendezvous. They recorded the album The Power of convincing in 95/96 and it was released on April 1st 1996. In 1998, Plural was formed and he worked solidly until moving to Brisbane in January 2002. He began a solid solo career, as well as a three in one tribute band, showcasing The Australian Neil Finn Tribute, The Vocal Chameleon featuring Diesel, John Farnham & Jimmy Barnes & a very well received Bryan Adams Tribute. Paul joined The Australian Bee Gees Show, filling in for David Scott in the USA in 2010. And in 2011 he was brought on full time to the touring line-up traveling the World performing the role of Robin.

Brian Czach (Drummer) Born in Schenectady, New York, Brian began playing drums professionally at age 11. A graduate of Ithaca College School of Music he holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Percussion. While residing in New York City, Brian recorded three albums for jazz artist Tony DeSare on Telarc Records and toured throughout the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. Recording and live touring credits also include Jimmy Castor & The Bunch, The West Side Band, Clint Holmes, Domenick Allen, Rick Faugno & Mike Frost Band, among others. Production show credits include Mannheim Steamroller, Jersey Boys, Pink Up, Rat Pack is Back, MJ Live, VINYL, and Coasters, Platters and Marvelettes. Brian now resides in Las Vegas where is active as a home studio owner, an educator at the School of Rock and is one third of the progressive jazz trio, BFD. Brian holds endorsements with Istanbul Agop cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Driven Drumsticks and Humes & Berg cases.

David Inamine (Bassist) Born - Honolulu, Hi Education - Berklee College of Music Touring / Recording / Production Credits - Eddie

Levert ( O’Jays ), Michael Paulo, James Ingram, Ernie Watts, Hiroshima, Jeremy Monteiro, David Garfield, Michael Ruff, Oleta Adams, David Benoit.

DESIGNERS VIDEO DESIGNER Mathieu St-Arnaud Founded in 2009, TURBINE is a visual workshop based in Montreal whose members have been active in the field of projection and LED video since 2001. They offer their clients a turnkey solution: from video system design to custom video content production and integration. TURBINE has done work for Cirque du Soleil, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Linkin Park, the Pan Am Games, the Killers and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, among others.

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Sooner Routhier Sooner Routhier, a native of the Northeast Kingdom in Northern Vermont, is a production designer and co-owner of SRae Productions.

Throughout her career she has also worked as a lighting designer and lighting director for various productions and events including modern dance, theatre, and concert touring. She spent the beginning of her career working in Southern New Hampshire as a lighting director and technician for Rainbow Concert Productions while moonlighting as a creative director for the non- profit Tandem Dance Company. After being hired on her first tour as lighting designer for the band, Chevelle, she has continued to tour for various rock and pop artists including Rage Against the Machine, The All American Rejects, Rhianna, and Bon Jovi.

As a production designer, Sooner has created video, scenic, pyro, and lighting designs for many artists including Motley Crue, Disturbed and most recently, KISS. PRODUCERS: SPI ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Adam Steck (Co-Producer, CEO & President SPI Entertainment, Inc.) Adam Steck is the founder and CEO. He is a wellrespected entrepreneur who has been promoting and producing live entertainment in the U.S. and abroad for the past 21 years. Clients have included some of the world’s greatest talent including Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Mike Tyson and Tina Turner to name a few. Internationally, he has brought several shows to Moscow, Russia including the legendary Liza Minnelli, “Bugs Bunny on Broadway” and French superstar Mylene Farmer.

Steck moved his company from the Midwest to Las Vegas in 1999 and has since become one of Las Vegas’ most successful theatrical producers. Steck has parlayed his success with the production of six

resident shows on the Las Vegas Strip including “Human Nature,” “The Australian Bee Gees Show,” “Thunder From Down Under,” “American Storm,” “Divas Las Vegas” and “Night School 4 Girls.” He also has secured exclusive engagements featuring Andrew Dice Clay, Sylvia Browne, Jon Lovitz, Boyz II Men, Jason Alexander’s Donny Clay Show, Lisa Williams, Richard Lewis/Susie Essman and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at various showrooms in Las Vegas. In addition to his entertainment properties, SPI also opened a talent agency division in 2003 that books its own shows and other world class entertainment in the US and The World.

In January of 2012, John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Sun put Steck on his list of “Three People to Watch in Las Vegas.” The list featured Las Vegas movers/shakers that were interesting and making news in some sort of inventive, fascinating and relevant manner.

Not one to rest on his laurels, he is currently working on several other exciting entertainment projects including nightlife venues and live theater complexes.

JEFF PARRY (Co-Producer and CEO, Annerin Productions) ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS Jeff Parry started Jeff Parry Promotions 32 years ago and saw considerable success from promoting a wide range of shows, which included: Bill Cosby, David Copperfield, Lord of Dance, Mamma Mia, Dora the Explorer, Cats, The Rankin Family etc. The success from promoting shows throughout North America, which started off as a one man operation, inspired Jeff to bring together his passion for music and knowledge from the promoting industry, to produce shows of his own. Ten years ago he expanded the company into a producing role, hence Annerin Productions was formed. Jeff discovered the opportunity to produce shows that could bring together high quality elements from theatre in the form of concert-style entertainment.

Past productions under Annerin Productions include: Bjorn Again, Barrage, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience and RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles, which had a successful Broadway Run in 2010/2011. Current productions include PFX – The Pink Floyd Experience, The Australian Bee Gees Show and Let It Be. In 2012, a decision was made to bring the infamous West End of London a Beatles show of their own. Established as one of London’s West End’s most popular shows when it opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre in September 2012, Let It Be then transferred for a yearlong run at the Savoy Theatre from January 2013 – February 2014 and played a limited Broadway engagement during summer 2013. Enjoyed by over 800,000 people worldwide, LET IT BE continues to delight fans around the globe, having recently performed

for audiences in Germany, Japan, Moscow, France, Singapore and the U.K. STAYIN’ ALIVE, LLC. Michael Clift (Co- Producer) Born in Queanbeyan, Australia, Michael began learning the guitar at the age of eight and from that point on, had found his calling. He formed his first band at the age of thirteen and was also a member of the school orchestra. After leaving school, Michael completed an Associate Diploma

in Music and began touring around Australia with his band “Red Tape”. After winning the battle of the bands two years running, the band relocated to Melbourne and secured a recoding deal. They released several singles and toured internationally.

Red Tape is listed in the Who’s Who of Australian Rock’. In 1996, after the demise of Red Tape, Michael formed THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW and ten years on has toured all over the world as part of the most successful Bee Gees Show ever.

THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS Producer......................................................Jeff Parry Creative & Production Director………..........Scott Christensen Financial Controller………………………………….Candace Fairbairn Marketing Manager…………………………………Laura Hristow Marketing & Communications Coordinator…Erin Parry SPI ENTERTAINMENT CEO/Producer…………………………………………….Adam Steck Executive Assistant to Adam Steck…………….Krista Poretto COO/Associate Producer……………………………Alex Schechter Executive Assistant to Alex Schechter……….Dominick Austria Company Manager…………………………...........Ron Guarnieri VP Corporate Public Relations.....................Penny Levin Sr. Booking Agent……………………………………..Carleen Terrano Director of Touring…………………………...........Anthony Pecora Public Relations……......................................Langdon & Flynn Communications PRODUCTION & CREATIVE TEAM Co-Production / Creative Directors……….Scott Christensen, Michael Clift Video Designer……………………………………..Mathieu St-Arnaud Co-Lighting Designers………………………….Sooner Routhier, Robert Long Tour Manager………………………………………Mickey Mulcahy F.O.H Audio…………………………………………..Mark LeFiles Lighting Operator…………………………………Ian Haslauer Video/Stage Manager………………………….Sam Stuart Monitors………….………………………………….Kyle Lovan Lighting Show Technician……………………Daniel Arnold BOOKING AGENCY: InHouse Booking Tracey McFarland tmcfarland@inhousebooking.com 1.914.738.1886