FREDA HUMBLE - LEAD VOCALS
Freda’s powerful and versatile voice lends itself to any genre of music including pop, rock, country, and blues. Classically trained, Freda’s determination and passion for music at a young age led her to pay for her own voice lessons. She later gained experience and developed an alluring and affectionate stage presence performing theater. Freda sings in seven languages and is a long-standing member of the professional choir 'Canticum Novum'. She has sung in countless beautiful churches including Holy Name Cathedral and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Her enthusiasm for continually delivering a soulful performance to her audience is the essence behind GIRL NEXT DOOR.
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ANGELA FETT - GUITAR, VOCALS
Angela is the founding member and melodic force behind the success of GIRL NEXT DOOR. Playing guitar since the age of 7 and dreaming of being a drummer, she holds the musical foundation of the band from an acoustic duo to a full band performance. Her soulful harmonies and lead vocals are defining factors contributing to the eminence of GIRL NEXT DOOR.
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PAULA MARR - BASS, VOCALS
Paula provides a huge addition to the talent and stage presence of GIRL NEXT DOOR. Paula is a veteran of the Chicago music scene as has been on the playground with favorites such as: Fabulous Janes, Kimi Hayes Band, American Ego, Tribe of Souls and The Playdoctors. She also finds time to run GREEN SCENE ENTERTAINMENT, a children's band called Olive Juice...as well as be the Park District Commissioner in her home town of Worth.
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JENNY CHRISTOFORAKIS - DRUMS, VOCALS
Jenny delivers a steady punch and versatile vocals adding a new flavor to the character of GIRL NEXT DOOR. Beginning at a young age on a drum set made out of pie tins and TV tray racks; she progressed to playing in marching bands and committed over a decade of performance as the lead singer and drummer of Johnny Justice and the Southside Railroad.
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GARY TU - LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS
Gary began playing guitar at the age of 13 and by age 15, he was giving lessons to the kids in the neighborhood. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from Roosevelt University. Gary has performed at such notable venues as the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Aberdeen Jazz Festival (UK), the Idlewild Jazz Festival, and Milwaukee's Jazz In The Park. He currently performs with J Def Trio as well as his own Gary Tu Trio. Gary also runs his own live band karaoke ‘Karaoke Sound Machine'.
When not playing guitar, Gary moonlights as a Cabana Boy.
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MICHAELE HANNEMANN - KEYS, VOCALS
Michaele has only yet to begin to establish her mark on the Chicago music scene...as an amazing keyboard player, as well as a passionate and soulful vocalist...she commands audience attention. Michaele is currently working on a debut CD with her original band, Blue Light Room, as well as fronting a cover project with Mike Alongi called Slammit. Her other credits include: The Playdoctors, Dave Tamkin & Company, Green Thirteen and Noah Gabriel.
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MIKE ALONGI - DRUMS
Mike has brought his amazingly unique style and energy to GIRL NEXT DOOR! He is a multi-instrumentalist and has performed with The Playdoctors, Noah Gabriel, Dave Tamkin & Company, Green Thirteen, Slammit and his own original music project with "Blue Light Room".
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