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The Line-Up

Mike Goldstein • Jason Spiewak • Golden Dimes • Becca Schaffer • Avi Wisnia • Bryan Hansen • Barry Wayne

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Mike Goldstein 

Mike Goldstein has been writing songs for almost 33 years, since the age of 17.  It’s a passion and a joy for him, especially during these troubling times.  When he is not composing music, Mike stays busy as the Executive Director of the JCC of Central NJ. 

Jason Spiewak

Jason Spiewak is the President and founder of JLS Artist Management and Noble Steed Music, current clients include Constantine Maroulis, Toby Lightman, Paul Pfau, Brooke Moriber, Hey Monea and Craig Alvin.  Spiewak is an artist manager and noted artist developer, former label president (Rock Ridge Music), with A&R credits that include Rachel Platten, Reel Big Fish, Kittie, and Ingram Hill. Spiewak has previously managed artists such as Sister Hazel, Pat McGee, Ernie Halter, Tony Lucca, Brendan James, and Todd Carey. Spiewak is also an accomplished producer, pianist, and songwriter, and NARAS voting member since 2003.

Golden Dimes

Golden Dimes are: Avi Dimes – drums, vocals KS Dimes – guitar, vocals Sonny Dimes – keyboards, vocals Van Dimes – guitar Jo Dimes – bass guitar. Suburban New Jersey has long been a hot bed breeding ground for humbly inspired counter-culture music. There must be something about sitting in traffic on your way to a strip mall that allows for such inspiration to catch and be captured, written and recorded for posterity. Golden Dimes is the collaboration of five suburban dads, all lifetime musicians brought together by fate and a mutual love of great food and drink, tasteless jokes, and positive vibes. The band recently released new music, "Light as Love", a breezy jam about toxic relationships and emotional freedom recently featured on SiriusXM. Both JJ's House and Uncommon Cents were recorded at Restoration Sound in Brooklyn NY and produced by Jason Spiewak (Benjy Davis Project, Pat McGee, Ernie Halter, Chris Volz) and Lorenzo Wolff (Edie Brickell, Steve Forbert, Steve Earle, Randy Newman). The music was mixed by Nate and Dan Monea of Hey Monea fame at Little C Studios in Canton, OH, and mastered by Cass Anawaty at Sunbreak Music in Scottsdale, AZ. To date, Golden Dimes offer thirteen songs carrying messages of unity, self-awareness, and responsibility thoughtfully viewed through the lens of generation Xers wishing to do good in the world. The band’s music is contemporary with classic sensibilities, blending keys, guitars and organic drum sounds with vocal harmony.

Becca Shaffer

Avi Wisnia 

Award-winning singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs and inventive covers, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. Avi tours in support of his debut album, Something New, performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City to The Kennedy Center in Washington DC to concerts in Japan, Poland and Brazil. His latest single “Sky Blue Sky” was recorded via satellite between Philadelphia and Brazil, winning recognition from the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and MidAtlantic Songwriters Competition. In addition to being a performing songwriter, Avi Wisnia has given a TED talk and performed with The Moth storytellers.

Bryan Hansen

Singer songwriter Bryan Hansen has been performing since the age of 15. He learned how to play the guitar at 11 when his father re-strung his Fender Stratocaster that had been collecting dust under the bed for over 10 years. In 2009, Hansen recorded his first solo EP called "Ebb & Flow," a concept recording about a relationship from beginning to end. His first full length album, Brothers Among Wolves, debuted in August 2013. The album was recorded by Producer Stephen Kaminski and featured 18 different musicians from the New Jersey music scene. After performing 86 shows with the studio musicians from Brothers Among Wolves, Hansen paired up with musicians William Blakey & Cwan Merritt to perform with him as a Trio.  Bryan Hansen Band's sound is a mix of funk, rock, soul and R&B with music influences from Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Al Green and Victor Wooten. They have been compared to The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Maroon 5, The Jonas Brothers and Post Malone.

Barry Wayne

Barry Wayne's personal mission is to keep Jazz and Standards alive and thriving.  He believes strongly in educating today's youth on these timeless classics and having them join in on a wonderful musical journey back in time.  Barry is entertaining regularly in the Tri-state area, performing mostly at Private Events which include Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Private Parties, Corporate Events, Fundraisers, and more. Barry can also be found at Public Performances, which have included Jazz Festivals in Westfield and Madison, and Jazz-inspired venues throughout New Jersey.  Barry is also developing a solo Acoustic Guitar act which will include covers of classic Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Motown songs. Barry can perform Solo, in a duo with a Pianist or Guitarist, with a Jazz Trio or Quartet, or even with a Big Band.   Demonstrating how versatile he can be, Barry is the lead singer of a Cover Band, Physical Education, playing Classic Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Country, & Blues.