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Lori Chartier began her singing career singing radio jingles and performing with bands in Ohio. While performing with the "Stephen Eist Band" in New England she met her husband, magician James Chartier and toured nationally with his "Chartier Magic" show throughout the 90's. In addition to performing with EZ Street, she continues to perform with
EyeFX Ent / Chartier Magic. www.eyefxentertainment.com

Mary Nikias is a native New Yorker. She spent several years touring New England with "RTZ" and doing back up vocals for Brad Delp from the band "Boston". Mary moved to Sarasota in the early 90's and spent most of that decade working as a featured vocalist for The Regal Empress and Sea Escape Cruiselines based in Tampa. Before joining EZ Street she performed with Sarasota based bands.

Michael Vernamonti started EZ Street Band in 1989. Prior to forming EZ Street, Michael freelanced as a keyboard / vocalist with various touring acts performing in Atlantic City Casinos, New Jersey Shore Resorts and Philadelphia's finest restaurants. Michael relocated to SW Florida in 2003 where the success of EZ Street's unique blend and style of entertainment has continued.

Laura Bailas started her singing career in Orlando while she was studying for her B.A. in Criminal Justice/Education at the University of Central Florida. She performed as a featured vocalist in Orlando Resorts and Restaurants. Laura is the Youth Program Director at the Palmer Ranch YMCA and as a Certified Personal Trainer teaches fitness classes when not "working out" with EZ Street!!!! She's a Florida native and now resides in Nokomis.

Janine Elise Scott relocated to Sarasota in 2005 from Reno, Nevada where she was the featured vocalist for "Roxy's Lounge" at the Eldorado Resort. She released her debut CD "Out of the Blue" in May of 2005 and hopes to pursue her dream as a solo country recording artist. Her career in Nevada included performances as opening act for the Charlie Daniels Band and Steve Azaar. Janine has also appeared with University of Nevada, Reno Lyric Opera Theatre and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UNR. www.JanineEliseScott.com

We are pleased to have
Vocalist Janine Elies Scott * Sax Player Ron Drishell
Guitarist Steve Ferrara * Mike Carden Percussionist
appearing with EZ Street on select dates

Ron Drischel aka "Dual Sax Ron" appears with us on many special event dates. He's our one man horn section, playing 2 saxes at one time!!! Ron is originally from Cincinnati where he started his professional career in the early 60's. He moved to Venice in '79 and has been appearing with some of our areas best acts ever since. Ron is also a band leader and his band "Dual-Sax Ron and the Hornets performs every Monday night (since 1991) at Snook Haven. Ron's proficiency at playing "dual sax" has led to his writing a four volume course on the subject which he hopes to publish soon. EZ Street really rocks with Ron!!!!