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.
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
Michael Vernamonti started EZ Street Band in 1989. Prior to forming EZ Street, Michael was 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.
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
Appearing with EZ Street Band
on select dates
Cheri Carr, the newest edition to the band. She's won several local singing contests, performed throughout the local area in various stage shows and was a recent contestant for American Idol. Cheri is also an architectural designer with her own business, NCT Custom Drafting & Design, and a personal fitness instructor. She resides in Port Charlotte with her husband and two daughters.
Her fresh contemporary singing style is a great addition to the EZ Street sound.