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New England Music Hall of Fame

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About Us

Click here to find out more about who we are and why we created the New England Music Hall of Fame.

Mission Statement

 

Our mission is to unite, educate, influence, promote and preserve the integrity of New England's music and the people who represent it. We want to help not just the music but the musician.  Music has no gender or race and just like it we don’t discriminate.   



Vision Statement

 We will achieve our mission along with creating music experiences, both live and virtual, through awarding talented musicians and other positive contributors with the recognition they so greatly deserve.  Our events create opportunities for musicians, music lovers, and businesses to connect, network, and promote all the amazing talents they have to share, because we are the vehicle that brings them purposefully together.  Tommy Bonnano embodied this and the reason why we exist. 

Credentials for Nomination Consideration

  

The categories to be considered for being inducted to the New England Music Hall of Fame are Historical Landmark, Music Pioneer, Musician, Songwriter, Engineer,  Producer, Promoter, Singer, Composer, Band, and trailblazer. All music genres are welcome. 


Nomination Credential's 


  1. The individual must have lived in New England for approximately ten years or more. 
  2.  Landmarks: can be a venue or outside location. There are two categories. 1. Historical landmark that is a  entertainment landmark that is over 20 years old. Or cultural landmark. A performance venue that is under 20 years old but has made a significant impact on the music scene. When that venue is inducted to NEMHOF either as a cultural or historical landmark it will be used as  a satellite location to have NEMHOF sponsored events. 
  3.  If the individual  is not from New England they must  have made a significant contribution to New England. Examples can be either touring or recording. 
  4. Cover or tribute bands will not be considered for nomination.
  5. Individuals will have an instant lifetime ban if they support any type of racism, sexism, homophobia or antisemitism. 
  6. Pioneer Nomination: An individual is not judged  based on how famous or how many awards they have. They are based on the impact and inspiration they made
  7. Posthumous Nomination: If an individual fits any of the credentials above and has passed away they will posthumously be inducted in. 

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About Us

Amanda Epstein-CEO

Christopher Annino

Amanda Epstein-CEO

(CEO)

 Amanda Epstein is the owner of Nebula Music Nexus www.nebulamusicnexus.com and is the current editor of Restless Music Magazine www.restlessmusicmagazine.com  She currently works at DI Records  www.direcordspgh.com  

EDUCATION: Western Governor's University

Kathy Steahle New England Music Hall of Fame

Kathleen Steahle-

Christopher Annino

Amanda Epstein-CEO

 Kathleen Steahle   Leader of the NEMHOF All Star Band and co founder. Kathy is a Newly Endorsed Amedia Cymbal Artist Kathy Steahle.  She has performed with multiple bands such as: Euclid’s Bakery, Milk of Wonder, Puss in Boots, REVOL, MILK, Quest of the Moon Breed, Sisterfunk, Run Jenny and If Not For Dreaming. She performed at the Vatic

 Kathleen Steahle   Leader of the NEMHOF All Star Band and co founder. Kathy is a Newly Endorsed Amedia Cymbal Artist Kathy Steahle.  She has performed with multiple bands such as: Euclid’s Bakery, Milk of Wonder, Puss in Boots, REVOL, MILK, Quest of the Moon Breed, Sisterfunk, Run Jenny and If Not For Dreaming. She performed at the Vatican in Italy for Pope John Paul with Ed Perez and Our Lady of Assumption.She has opened up for such National Acts as: Joan Jett, NRBQ, The Ramones, Taylor Dayne, Crystal Waters, Bethany Yarrow, B52s, Foreigner and UH HUH HERCheck her website out http://steahle.com/   

Christopher Annino

Christopher Annino

Christopher Annino

 (COO)

Christopher Annino is Co-founder of the New England Music Hall of Fame. He was born with numerous disabilities. Despite his disabilities he is incredibly versatile with his abilities and in his career . A award winning filmmaker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0030399/  Annino was a former firefighter and multi sport athlete who compete

 (COO)

Christopher Annino is Co-founder of the New England Music Hall of Fame. He was born with numerous disabilities. Despite his disabilities he is incredibly versatile with his abilities and in his career . A award winning filmmaker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0030399/  Annino was a former firefighter and multi sport athlete who competed both as a amateur and professionally, 

EDUCATION: 

Mitchell College, Ct School of Broadcasting, CT Fire Academy, Certified Chaplain, Western Governors University-Masters Educational Leadership (Attending),  

HONORS: National Thespian Society, Phi Theta Kappa, National Leadership Society, NCAA Athlete , Massachusetts  Blues Ambassador 

Liz Borden

Christopher Annino

Christopher Annino

(Director of music)


Liz Borden is an actor, musician, singer, songwriter, producer, music manager, photographer, artist and writer.
Liz Borden is currently living in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, CA.

Liz has been playing in clubs since she was a teen. Her first two gigs were at The RAT in Boston and CBGB's in NYC. Liz played in bands until 

(Director of music)


Liz Borden is an actor, musician, singer, songwriter, producer, music manager, photographer, artist and writer.
Liz Borden is currently living in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, CA.

Liz has been playing in clubs since she was a teen. Her first two gigs were at The RAT in Boston and CBGB's in NYC. Liz played in bands until she formed the band LIZZIE BORDEN & The AXES with Rita Lavacchia. LIZZIE BORDEN & The AXES toured endlessly, signed with record labels and toured some more. She has won several awards for her music and for music production. She has released nine albums and continues to play live shows and record. Liz's songs are currently featured in television shows, commercials and movies. She also writes songs for many other artists. Growing up in music and in touch with the streets of NYC & Boston she writes from experience and from deep in her soul. 

Liz Borden’s music has a melodic feel and a love of vocal harmonies. Add a dose rock and a punch of attitude and you have Liz Borden songs. Playing cover and original songs, some even crossing the Dixie line. 

When not recording in the studio, you can find her on stage, writing new songs, producing other bands and recording in the studio. 

In 2021 Liz finished filming an independent movie titled Angel. Angel is now traveling the film festival circuit. Also in 2021 Liz Acted in a movie written and directed by Cherie Kerr one of the founding members of the famous improv group The Groundlings. The title of the movie is Matricher Falls. Also in 2022 Liz Borden filmed the movie, The Path Of The Damed. A western set in the 1800’s. Liz Borden has also been acting in various TV shows.

Liz feels strongly about animal rights and is an strong supporter of animal rescue and adoption. Her love for animals has always flowed over into her household filled with fur and feather babies. 

Liz currently has four books available on Amazon.

Heidi Waters

Heidi Waters

Heidi Waters

 

Media Relations    

 

 Heidi is from Woonsocket , RI and has a huge fondness of music especially from New England. Is recently widowed  and enjoys the Boston Celtics. She is originally from Bangor, Maine and went to a all girls school where she excelled in English literature.  Heidi writes for Patch https://patch.com/users/new-england-musi

 

Media Relations    

 

 Heidi is from Woonsocket , RI and has a huge fondness of music especially from New England. Is recently widowed  and enjoys the Boston Celtics. She is originally from Bangor, Maine and went to a all girls school where she excelled in English literature.  Heidi writes for Patch https://patch.com/users/new-england-music-hall-fame?fbclid=IwAR2LYBDeirc8BXhsmrKFd7wn19ZrP1Zl1xFwsFE61vht-WLxEEx1fHjD9m0

Education: Sweet Briar College Associates Degree. 

Gary Wolf

Heidi Waters

Heidi Waters

 

NEMHOF Promoter    Gary is co-chair of the NEMHOF Planning committee and is the GM of NEMHOF Pro Wrestling. Trained by Larry Sharpe. Wolf formed a tag team with Anthony Durante, they called themselves The Pitbulls. Gary Wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)., WWE , and eventually Paul Heymans legendary ECW. With  Rob Zombie's permi

 

NEMHOF Promoter    Gary is co-chair of the NEMHOF Planning committee and is the GM of NEMHOF Pro Wrestling. Trained by Larry Sharpe. Wolf formed a tag team with Anthony Durante, they called themselves The Pitbulls. Gary Wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)., WWE , and eventually Paul Heymans legendary ECW. With  Rob Zombie's permission The Pitbulls would go out to Rob's music.    Championships/ Awards APWF Tag Team Championship, ECW World Television Championship ,ECW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Pitbull #2, Hardcore Hall of Fame (2014), NWA United States Tag Team Championship (New Jersey version) (2 times) - with Pitbull #2

  • NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship - The Sandman
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated

Ranked No. 80 of the 500 top wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1996
 

Meet the Team

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Ivana Sanchez NEMHOF News

Ivana Sanchez

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Steve Prescott

(Reporter)

 Ivana is a multitalented Indian-born entertainer, educator, and journalist.  She has had various international film and TV appearances. Ivana has also  worked in theatre.  Ivana is a reporter for NEMHOF News.
EDUCATION:  MBA Healthcare (Long Island University) , MS IT Management (Campbellsville University) , MBA, (New England 

(Reporter)

 Ivana is a multitalented Indian-born entertainer, educator, and journalist.  She has had various international film and TV appearances. Ivana has also  worked in theatre.  Ivana is a reporter for NEMHOF News.
EDUCATION:  MBA Healthcare (Long Island University) , MS IT Management (Campbellsville University) , MBA, (New England College)


ROLE: President of Education Dept, NEMHOF News Reporter

Steve Prescott

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Steve Prescott

( NEMHOF  Editor / Reporter)
       Steve Prescott is a freelance music journalist. He enjoys early cinema especially old 8mm and 16mm films. He is a graduate of Nathan Hale-Ray High School and later attended Central Connecticut State University 

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

(Reporter) 

 Co-Founder   Kadrolsha,   is a award winning actress, producer, , medium, psychic Check out her IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7009175/  

Paul Gabriel

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

(Reporter)

Paul Gabriel  is a Blues Music Award nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter. In March 2018 Paul Gabriel was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Connecticut Blues Society for excellence in guitar playing, singing and songwriting; also for outstanding bandleader and entertainer. In July 2018 he was inducted 

(Reporter)

Paul Gabriel  is a Blues Music Award nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter. In March 2018 Paul Gabriel was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Connecticut Blues Society for excellence in guitar playing, singing and songwriting; also for outstanding bandleader and entertainer. In July 2018 he was inducted into the CT Blues Hall Of Fame as a Master Blues Artist, in 2020 he was inducted into the New England Music Hall Of Fame for his musical contributions to the music business over fifty year's.  New England's first triple crown hall of famer. Websitehttps://www.paulgabriel.net/   

Evan Ginzburg

Evan Ginzburg

Evan Ginzburg

(Columnist)

Evan Ginzburg is a published author and was an Associate Producer on the Oscar-nominated movie The Wrestler and acclaimed documentary 350 Days. He is a 30-plus-year film, radio, and TV veteran, has been an NYC club booker, and is a voice-over actor on the radiodrama Kings of the Ring. In addition, he is the Senior Editor for Pr

(Columnist)

Evan Ginzburg is a published author and was an Associate Producer on the Oscar-nominated movie The Wrestler and acclaimed documentary 350 Days. He is a 30-plus-year film, radio, and TV veteran, has been an NYC club booker, and is a voice-over actor on the radiodrama Kings of the Ring. In addition, he is the Senior Editor for Pro Wrestling Stories. Read his blog at www.evanginzburg.com. He can be reached on Twitter @evan_ginzburg, or by e-mail at evan_ginzburg@yahoo.com.   

Drew Odgers

Evan Ginzburg

Evan Ginzburg

Announcer  / Reporter

Drew is a graduate of the legendary Connecticut School of Broadcasting and has had moderate success in film and radio. He worked on  WICH 1310 AM, WCTY , and Mystic News On SECT-TV

Wellness team

Josue Mercado

Josue Mercado

Josue Mercado

 (NEMHOF Director of Chaplains)
EDUCATION: Cross roads community international bible institute 2011, Assembly of God seminary for ministry training,  Ministry training church of Nazarene.
BIO: Josue is a ordained minister who wrestled professional for 15 years. Josue is also a talented musician and comedic writer/ actor. To easily find hi

 (NEMHOF Director of Chaplains)
EDUCATION: Cross roads community international bible institute 2011, Assembly of God seminary for ministry training,  Ministry training church of Nazarene.
BIO: Josue is a ordained minister who wrestled professional for 15 years. Josue is also a talented musician and comedic writer/ actor. To easily find him on all platforms you can check out his Link Tree @swayskits ( https://linktr.ee/swayskits )   Josue is also a talented musician and  Education Cross roads community international bible institute  

Sarah Miller

Josue Mercado

Josue Mercado

 Chief Chaplain -

Sarah Miller is the official NEMHOF Director of the Chaplain and outreach program.  She is also  Chief of Chaplaincy at Chaplains on Call and Emergency Response, Inc"As a trans Muslim woman I am happy to be part of such a open an d diverse organization like New England Music Hall of Fame" Sarah Miller.   

Education: Master

 Chief Chaplain -

Sarah Miller is the official NEMHOF Director of the Chaplain and outreach program.  She is also  Chief of Chaplaincy at Chaplains on Call and Emergency Response, Inc"As a trans Muslim woman I am happy to be part of such a open an d diverse organization like New England Music Hall of Fame" Sarah Miller.   

Education: Masters of Divinity in Chaplaincy Management at Esoteric Theological Seminary  

Angel Orsini

Josue Mercado

Angel Orsini

Life Coach: Angel Orsini is one of the founding members of NEMHOF. Orsini holds a masters degree from Rutgers University, and is a black belt in karate. Her and joy Nash own a life coaching wellness buisness called "Elevated Living." Orsini is a highly decorated professional wrestler and an award winning filmmaker.  


Kay Bauer

Josue Mercado

Angel Orsini

 

Chaplain- 

 Kay a contributing writer for NEMHOF News and  is is one of our Chaplain's. Kay began playing music at the age of 16. She has played for 35 plus years and has been on various stages  from NY to LA . She can play  classical to prog metal, countless studio hours, opening for the likes  of Steelheart, the Spinners, Paul Rodgers w

 

Chaplain- 

 Kay a contributing writer for NEMHOF News and  is is one of our Chaplain's. Kay began playing music at the age of 16. She has played for 35 plus years and has been on various stages  from NY to LA . She can play  classical to prog metal, countless studio hours, opening for the likes  of Steelheart, the Spinners, Paul Rodgers with Jason Bonham, Dee Snyder, countless others and the list continues...Website: .   https://planetkay.com/ 

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In Memory of Tommy Bonanno

  Tommy Bonnano was the original person who came up with the concept of the New England Music Hall of Fame. He was a friend, a father, a advocate for people with disabilities and the reason why there is a New England Music Hall of fame. He was the greatest merch cat of all time. We miss you 

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