Alex Nett
Hometown: Merrimac, MA

-What kind of music do you enjoy most?-

“I enjoy everything from Queen to Taylor Swift. My favorite band is the Jonas Brothers.”

-How did you first get interested in music?-

“I’ve had a passion for music and writing songs since I was 10 years old. Then my father bought me a guitar and I started writing songs and music.”

Red Summer Sun (Gregory, Pete, Adam, Nick)
Hometown(s): Topsfield and Amherst, MA

-How did you first get interested in music?-

“Nick and Pete have been playing together in bands since the 7th grade. Both of their fathers were in bands in high school and college and passed their love of music on to their sons. Andrew’s father sung in a few bands in the past, and Andrew found his first success at a karaoke bar in St. Thomas. Adam has been wooing the ladies with guitar since middle school, and picked up bass after joining the band.”

-How would you describe yourself to someone who does not know you?-

“Feel-good pop/rock music. A soundtrack to a summer.”

Briana Chaponis
Hometown: Jefferson, MA

-How did you first get interested in music?-

“I’ve always had a passion for music and singing. I started voice lessons at age 8 and have grown every year since then as a singer.”

-What would you like to be doing five years from now?-

“Five years from now I see myself finished with high school and I would love to be a professional singer and performer, but if that doesn’t happen, I would love to be studying music as a major in college.”

Don Wilson
Hometown: Berkley, MA

-How long have you been performing and where have you performed?-

“I’ve been performing since middle school. I played guitar and sang for a living with my uncle and also played solo from 1991-2000. Since having children, I really have not played much until now. At almost 40 I’m back!”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-

“In 1995, 94WHJY ran a contest, “Perform Cheeseburger in Paradise onstage with Jimmy Buffet at Great Woods”. I won and got to keep the guitar after the performance. It was my second date with my wife to be as well.”

Megan Harney
Hometown: Mansfield, MA

-What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?-

“Singing the National Anthem at the opening ceremony for “Relay For Life”; a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-

“As long as my whole family is together that is a good day. We are all so busy, so even if it’s watching a movie together it’s great.”