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NEMHOF Team

The Inspiration- 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.  


NEMHOF Team

Christopher Annino

Kathleen Steahle

Kathleen Steahle

Co-Founder  

 Chris is advocate for people who are different as he was born with numerous disabilities. He is a former firefighter and multi sport athlete who competed both amateur and professionally, a  award winning filmmaker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0030399/ 

  

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 

Kathleen Steahle

Kathleen Steahle

Kathleen Steahle

  Co-Founder 

   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/   

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

Kathleen Steahle

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

  Co-Founder 

   Kadrolsha,   is a award winning actress, producer, , medium, psychic 

Check out her IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7009175/

Angel Orsini

Nikki Moccia

Kadrolsha Ona Carole

  Co-Founder 

   Angel Orsini,   is a pro wrestler , actress and martial artist

Gary Wolf

Nikki Moccia

Nikki Moccia

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 


Nikki Moccia

Nikki Moccia

Nikki Moccia

Community Relations


  Nikki is a NPC Champion, mother, award winning actress, cancer survivor, owner of Empowered Fitness Gym in Danvers, Mass https://www.teamempoweredfitness.com/




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-music-hall-fame?fbclid=IwAR2LYBDeirc8BXhsmrKFd7wn19ZrP1Zl1xFwsFE61vht-WLxEEx1fHjD9m0


Education: Sweet Briar College Associates Degree.  





NEMHOF News Team

Ivana Sanchez

Ivana Sanchez

Ivana Sanchez

 

           NEMHOF  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,
 

Tracy Huberdeau

Ivana Sanchez

Ivana Sanchez

 Reporter/ Columnist 

       Tracy has been involved with the music scene for over 20 years. Tracy is a accomplished journalist and creative writer.
 

Stephen Prescott

Ivana Sanchez

Stephen Prescott

 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 

Paul Gabriel

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

Stephen Prescott

 Columnist- 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/  

Kevin Alan

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

 Reporter

 

The Kevin Alan Show is Southeastern CT’s #1 Independent news and op-ed show. This podcast is packed with interviews from the fringes of conspiracy debunkers and politics to social and economic/cultural norms. 

Interviewing high profile names in the industry such Alex Jones, Ted Nugent, and Stormy Daniels. His show encompasses and welcomes dichotomy. 

  

https://thekevinalanshow.com/ 

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

Drew "The Voice" Odgers

 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

  


Jessica Abbott

Jessica Abbott

Jessica Abbott

 Reporter

 

Jess is a award winning actress famous for being on the Howard Stern  Show. 

David Lounder

Jessica Abbott

Jessica Abbott

 Reporter

   

David Brian Lounder worked as a radio personality on both AM and FM stations prior to shifting his focus to entrepreneurial pursuits, highlighted by a mobile disc jockey business, record store, and cinema and drive-in theatre operating companies. He is a critically acclaimed actor and co-founder of The Drive-In Theatre Preservation Society    

https://www.gotdrivein.com/?fbclid=IwAR2b_YdaQ2sTu8h2wtJuvJg6x0S55DZAtN0TNmFSKM8rH_QMr2_R-5kalDc 

NEMHOF Chaplaincy Program

 

          Chief Chaplain -Sarah Miller

  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          

 

 Chaplain- Kay Bauer  

 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/  

NEMHOF Native American Cultural Arts Committee

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis “Black Corn”

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis “Black Corn”

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis “Black Corn”

    Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”)  A true American of the mid-Atlantic region, his family includes indigenous Pocomoke heritage, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots-Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkanazi Jewish, he honors all of his ancestors as a practicing living historian of the 17th and 18th century, regularly participating in colonial era reenactments, interpretations and public educational events. He works diligently in the research and preservation of the Eastern Woodland languages, particularly Renape and Mahican and is educated in the many European languages at use in the Colonial Period. He was the first garden manager of Western Connecticut State University’s Permaculture Garden, and practices Native horticulture. He has been a frequent model for historical artist Don Troiani and has been used as a model by David Hasseler as well as sculptor Michael Keropian; lastly he has also been featured in three  historical films, “ Washington’s Armor” a film about Washington’s French and Indian war years and “ Rumors of War” which was about King Phillips war (1675-1676) where he served as the Algonkian historical consultant , he also has worked for two other films which have not been released , one of which he served as an Algonkian historical consultant.  


Education 

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from Western Connecticut State University cum laude 

Certificate Degree in Archaeology from Norwalk Community College. 



Thomasina Levy : Musician/ Educator

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis “Black Corn”

Drew Shuptar-Rayvis “Black Corn”

  

Bio: Thomasina Levy, poet and award winning, internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player, singer, and song writer whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. Her four years of studies and graduation as a Facilitator of Music Improvisation with cello master, David Darling and Music for People reaffirm her belief that music is in each one of us and is just waiting for the right time to emerge.  In January of 1999, she was accepted to become part of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts’ Master Teaching Artist Program and is now a Teaching Artist Mentor who helps fellow artists, educators, schools and museums incorporate the arts into their programs. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe. Described as a charismatic performer, she touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Thomasina has recordings and instructional books for both children and adults.  We are Thunder, We are Lightning , https://youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4  is a song/video that is a call to action to address the climate crisis looming over us all. Visit her website for more information about her music at www.thomasinalevy.com.


Education 

Masters of Science Degree in Education 


  Awards: 

Connecticut State Troubadour 2005-06

NAMA Award Best Song “Out of Many We Are One”

NAMA Award 2016 “We are Thunder we are Lightening” 

Joseph Firecrow 

3 Silver medals 2013 Global Music Awards “Parallel Universe”


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