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Tony Vincent is a recording artist, actor, and producer whose career has spanned more than two decades across New York City, London, and Nashville. He first gained national attention as a finalist on NBC’s The Voice, after releasing two major-label albums rooted in indie-pop.

Vincent moved into rock-based musical theater soon after, performing on Broadway in RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Green Day’s American Idiot. He also appeared in the film version of Jesus Christ Superstar and Andrew Lloyd Webber: Masterpiece (Live from Beijing).

In London’s West End, he originated the role of Galileo Figaro in We Will Rock You, Queen’s theatrical production. That collaboration led to a global broadcast performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody” for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, seen by more than 200 million viewers.

Today, he performs internationally—headlining concerts, symphonic shows, and private events—while also running his South Nashville studio, SoundShop370. There, he works with artists as a producer, writer, and collaborator, and leads a hands-on artist development program for emerging vocalists, musicians, and musical theater performers.

Jesse Nager is an alum of Laguardia High School of the Performing Arts and The University of Michigan. He starred as Smokey Robinson in the Broadway revival of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL (NAACP Theatre Award Nomination) and was also featured in the original New York productions of Motown: The Musical, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Scandalous, Good Vibrations, Windows, and Fame! Regional highlights include Stephen Sondheim’s Being Alive (dir. by Billy Porter at PTC), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Papermill), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus at Asolo Repertory Theater and The Ordway) as well as concerts, readings and workshops of Children of Eden, Disney’s Hercules, Rocky, Aladdin, and many more. He has performed with Mariah Carey and Shania Twain at Madison Square Garden and his vocals have been heard on both seasons of NBC’s Smash, as well as the movie of Hairspray, and numerous commercials and corporate recordings across the country. As a producer/director/choreographer/arranger/writer, Jesse is the founder and Artistic Director of The Broadway Boys, a collection of tenors from Broadway shows who rearrange traditional musical theater tunes with elements of pop/funk/rock for a dynamic, contemporary sound. The Broadway Boys have toured the world and have been featured on America’s Got Talent, The Today Show and their first album debuted at #6 on the iTunes chart. @touringbwayboy www.thebroadwayboys.com

Brie Cassil, a versatile singer, actor, and composer, has captivated audiences worldwide with her remarkable talent. As a child, she nurtured her passion for music by performing in school shows and solos with her high school orchestra. After graduating, she moved to New York City, where she has graced the stages of numerous musical productions.

Cassil’s versatility is evident in her portrayal of iconic characters like Mimi in RENT, Little Sally in Urinetown, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Suzy in the off-Broadway cast of The Marvelous Wonderettes. Her remarkable ability to seamlessly transition between various musical styles, including rock, opera, pop, and musical theater, has allowed her to perform on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

From leading musical workshops in Brazil to opening for renowned artists like ADLER, Cassil’s international performances have taken her across the globe. She has had the privilege of performing on the grand stages of hundreds of theaters, including the iconic Nassau Colosseum and the legendary Carnegie Hall.

Driven by her deep gratitude for the opportunity to pursue her passion and share her voice with the world, Cassil continues to travel and perform, spreading joy and inspiration through her music.

Shubh Saran is a New York-based guitarist, composer, and producer who has performed globally with his band throughout the United States, India, Canada, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Mexico. Having grown up in six different countries, his career has been shaped by a mixture of influences. Saran’s intricate compositions fuse sounds from modern jazz, neo-soul, and rock with classical and contemporary Indian music.  In October 2021, Saran independently released his second full-length album and fourth overall release titled inglish – a groundbreaking work that explores concepts of assimilation, global identity, and native culture.  

Pitchfork described inglish as “a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of being part of the world’s fastest-growing floating tribe—part global citizen, part cultural refugee,” and named the album to its list of Best Jazz and Experimental Music of 2021.  DownBeat described inglish as a “scintillating musical brew,” and awarded the album three and a half stars. Before moving to New York City to start his music career, Saran studied at Berklee College of Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. In 2017, Saran made his critically acclaimed debut with the release of Hmayra, and later followed up with H.A.D.D. (2018), and Becoming (2019). Throughout his career as a recording artist, each release has represented a different introspection for Saran.

Eric Metzgar is an in-demand drummer and versatile collaborator who offers his musicianship to various jazz/pop artists and symphony orchestras worldwide. He has had the opportunity to play with numerous first-rate performers including Jeff Tyzik, Sutton Foster, Joe Locke, Jimmy Greene, Shayna Steele, Byron Stripling, and Delfeayo Marsalis.

Metzgar is a passionate educator deeply invested in music teaching and learning. Each summer, he teaches at the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under the direction of saxophonist Alexa Tarantino. He maintains a private studio and serves as a clinician at grade schools and universities.

Metzgar holds a BM in Drum Set Performance and an MM in Music Teaching and Learning from the Eastman School of Music. He lives in New York City and tours frequently around the world.