Adam T. Rosencrance
Hometown: Waltham, MA
Singing: Ramble On – Led Zeppelin

What kind(s) of music do you enjoy best? Any favorite performers or favorite songs? And why do you like them?
Rock, rock, rock. Classical. And show tunes. Queen, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, Radiohead. They each redefined music.

What would you like to be doing five years from now?
Touring the world with my band. Performing on Broadway.

Please tell us a story about yourself – it can be inspiring, funny, an embarrassing moment, a memory you cherish most, or when you realized you wanted to be a musician.
I realized I wanted to be a musician when I knew I could reach people more by music than I could by doing anything else. That’s important to me. My work is also about seeking truth in our world, and depicting it in performances.

How do you like to spend your free time?
Studying voice. Learning the guitar. Collecting vintage toy robots.

Shea Rose
Hometown: Boston, MA
Singing: Rock n’ Rose – Shea Rose

How would you describe your musical style?

“I can say that I am a soulful, feisty, rockin’ storyteller and performer with traces of Blues, Hip Hop, Folk, Jazz, and Rock influences.  I find comfort in both a Janis Joplin blood curdling scream and a soothing Marvin Gaye groan, so when I write songs, they encompass both sentiments – the raw and the sensitive.”

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?

“I am so very grateful to be studying at Berklee College of Music.  It has changed my life.  Through their support and guidance, I’ve had the opportunity to do some very cool things like appear on the 2010 BET Awards, travel to Athens, Greece to study music and perform, record with drumstress Cindy Blackman in Naples, Italy, host the weekly online events video guide “What’s Happening at Berklee,” open for Amel Larriuex (one of my influences), meet Queen Latifah, record a remake of Queen Latifah’s hit U.N.I.T.Y, and become a spokesmodel CoverGirl – ‘The Queen Collection.’  I feel so blessed!”

Who would you say has most inspired you?

“My family is my rock, more then I realize at times.  They have supported me in this endeavor, which makes this roller coaster ride much smoother.  I dedicate all of my performances to my late Great Aunt Lillian.  She taught me how to be a lady.”

Meghan Trainor

Nantucket, MA

Singing:  Something to Believe In – Original

How long have you been performing?

“I started performing locally 10 years ago.  I started performing nationally about 2 years ago.”

Where have you performed?

“The Bitter End in NYC twice, The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, The Nantucket Music Festival, The Montauk Music Festival, The Hard Rock Cafe in Boston, 30-A Songwriters Festival in Florida, Durango Music Expo in Colorodo, Cape May Festival in New Jersey.”

Who would you say has most inspired you?

“My Father – he is very musical and supportive of me and my dream.”

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

“Writing songs for top singers, singing them myself too, and producing for top singers.”

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?

“I wrote a song called Take Care of Our Soldiers; all proceeds go to The USO and Cape Cod Cares for our Troops.  I have met amazing people, heard heartfelt stories, and it has changed me and how I see the world.”

How do you feel about being on the show?

“I am excited for this opportunity – especially since it is at Berklee. I spent two summers at their 5-week program and it is my first choice as a college.”

Nancia
Singing: Somebody Loves You – Patti LaBelle

How did you get interested in music?
“I grew up in church which became the epicenter of where my music flourished.”

As a performer, what makes you stand out?
“My ability to entertain, my creativity that I put forth on stage because I want my audience to have a memorable moment. I love to emote emotions through my song and performance. I want to take people on a journey with me and that is what makes me different.”

Where have you performed?
“Middle East, Western Front, The Apollo, Fashion Shows, and Music Clubs.”

What kind(s) of music do you enjoy best? Any favorite performers or favorite songs? And why do you like them?
“I love all kinds of music. My favorite performer is Patti Labelle, Anita Baker, and Christina Aguilera. Some of my favorite songs are ‘Somebody Loves You’ by Patti, ‘The Greatest Love’ by Whitney, and the hymn ‘Because He Lives.’”

How do you like to spend your free time?
“I love to stay home and relax.”