Meet the Artists

Keith Belanger has been singing and playing piano since the age of six, performing everywhere from church choirs to rock bands and theatre stages. A lifelong musician, Keith brings passion and versatility to every performance — whether leading a show, accompanying a cast, or entertaining a crowd from behind the piano.

He currently serves as Music Minister at Grace Episcopal Church in Concord, New Hampshire, and as Resident Music Director at The Majestic Theatre in Manchester. Keith has also worked with theatre groups across Northern New England, including the Windham Actors Guild, Village Players of Wolfeboro, and Pentucket Players.

Keith is thrilled to perform for the incredible audiences at The Front Porch and looks forward to making new friends while doing what he loves most — making music.

From an early age, Kate has been chasing the joy of performing. What began with elementary school piano lessons and a small role in The Sound of Music grew into a lifelong love for the arts. Throughout her education, she immersed herself in every facet of music — performing in school and community productions, studying dance and piano, playing in bands and orchestras, and directing her own student ensembles. It's no surprise her high school superlative was "Most Musical."

Kate's college years were devoted to refining her craft in rehearsal studios, performance halls, and practice rooms. Today, she brings a distinctive blend of vocals, instrumentals, arranging, and orchestration to every performance. Known for reimagining familiar songs with creative new arrangements and piano accompaniments, she infuses each piece with fresh energy and heart.

Her musical ear, technical skill, and joyful spirit make her a dynamic collaborator and performer — one who truly comes to life through the creative process, both onstage and off.

Boston native Julia Chisholm is a singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist whose soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting have captivated audiences across New England and beyond. Inspired by powerhouse artists like Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Adele, Julia began performing at a young age and picked up her first instrument—the violin—at eight, later teaching herself piano, drums, bass, and guitar.

In 2016, Julia joined Carnival Cruise Line as a featured performer, where she honed her stage presence singing nightly for audiences from around the world. After two years at sea, she returned to land, performing in piano bars across the U.S. and channeling her experience into writing and recording her own original music.

Julia continues to perform throughout New England, blending crowd favorites with her own soulful originals. Known for her musicianship, drive, and authenticity, she aims to create music that connects deeply with listeners. As she puts it, "You want to express yourself through music—but you also want people to feel a sense of community and unity."

Jim Ciampi is a Portland, Maine–based pianist and bandleader who has been entertaining audiences throughout New England for many years. He leads The Jim Ciampi Band, a seven-piece premier event dance band that has performed at countless weddings and celebrations across the region. Jim also created the interactive dueling piano show Keys to the City and performs in musical settings ranging from solo piano to full band.

Earlier in his career, Jim taught and coached at Cheverus High School in Portland before going on to operate Cityside Events and The Landing at Pine Point in Scarborough, Maine, a seaside venue that hosted many weddings, concerts, and special events. He also served for six years as Music Director at St. Peter's Church, his home parish in Portland.

Stop by the piano and visit Jim at The Front Porch—he'd be glad to play some of your favorites and share some great times in one of the happiest gathering spots in New England.

From Broadway to pop, rock, gospel, and jazz — Michelle Currie does it all. With her powerful voice and signature style, she's a longtime favorite across New England's top piano bars and now a cherished member of The Front Porch team.

Michelle's career highlights include a 12-year run at Boston's famed Napoleon Club, performances at Club Café, Scullers Jazz Club, and the Kennebunkport Inn, and a nomination for the IRNE Award for Best Female Cabaret Artist for her one-woman show At Last.

A lifelong performer, she began in musical theatre at age eight and has since appeared on stages from Provincetown to the White Mountains. Beyond performing, she collaborates on songwriting and recording projects and serves as Music Director at Union Church in Biddeford Pool. Michelle's debut solo album, Simply Red, premiered at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre alongside the Jim Rice Band.

Robert Dionne is the founding and artistic director of The Majestic Theatre and owner of the Ted Herbert Music School in Manchester, New Hampshire. A graduate of the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Music Education, Robert's career spans every corner of the performing arts — from directing and producing to acting, composing, and musical direction.

An accomplished piano cabaret entertainer, Robert has performed across New England and beyond, including appearances at Encore Lounge, Gillette Stadium, Dartmouth College, and the Wang Theatre. He also performs with the award-winning doo-wop group The Rockin' Daddios, taking the stage at festivals and venues throughout the region, including multiple performances at the Wolf's Den at Mohegan Sun Casino.

Robert serves as Director of The VoluntAires, a 30-member community choir in southern New Hampshire, and as Director of Music and soloist for several Catholic parishes.

"I'm looking forward to singing the night away with you at The Front Porch — I'm having a blast around the piano. Join me!"

Known as the Queen of NYC Piano Bars, Sarah Glassman is a New York–based singer, songwriter, music director, and vocal coach celebrated for her soulful vocals, sharp wit, and versatility behind the keys. A fixture of the city's live music scene, Sarah performs regularly at iconic venues including Townhouse Piano Bar, The Duplex, Brandy's, Marie's Crisis, and The Friki Tiki.

In 2023, she represented The Friki Tiki Piano Bar at BroadwayCon and performed at the Curtain Up! Broadway Festival in Times Square. A classically trained pianist and vocalist, Sarah began performing professionally at just 12 years old and went on to earn a B.A. in Classical Voice from Fort Hays State University.

As a music director, Sarah has worked with performers across genres, earning two Josie Award nominations and winning Music Director of the Year for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She's also the co-founder of HiGlass Productions, home to the acclaimed Nasty Women Cabaret series, and continues to write, record, and perform original music — including her latest single, "Now That I'm Gone" (2024).

George Howe joins The Front Porch from Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, Chicago's premier piano bar. His repertoire spans everything from Golden Age musical theatre to classic rock — Garth Brooks to One Direction, and everything in between.

George is one half of The Nitz and Howe Experience, Chicago's longest-running cabaret act, and serves on the adjunct faculty at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Roosevelt University, where he teaches musical theatre history and serves as music director.

An award-winning composer and lyricist, George has written the scores for more than a dozen musicals, including his most recent work — a musical adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, which premiered at Lifeline Theatre in Chicago. A proud Connecticut Yankee, he's delighted to be back on the East Coast and making music at The Front Porch.

BRANDEN & JAMES bring a captivating fusion of cello and voice that's both soulful and cinematic. With James's hauntingly beautiful cello and Branden's powerful, emotional vocals, their performances leave audiences deeply moved and inspired.

The duo's story began when Branden, a 2013 America's Got Talent finalist with credits at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera, met Australian cellist James, a classically trained musician and former music educator. What began as a one-off collaboration quickly became a creative partnership, blending pop and classical influences into a sound uniquely their own.

Often described as "The Piano Guys meets Josh Groban," BRANDEN & JAMES tour internationally, performing original music and innovative re-imagined covers that blur the lines between genres — delivering performances that are heartfelt, virtuosic, and unforgettable.

Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Mike Jetti brings his signature sound to The Front Porch this winter, performing live every Saturday afternoon in the piano bar. With soulful vocals and a laid-back acoustic style, Mike sets the perfect tone for cozy afternoons filled with great music and good company.

Kim Kuzma's powerful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and quick wit have made her an international favorite. Her engaging connection with audiences and distinctive blend of humor, heart, and vocal range set her apart as a truly dynamic performer.

Her award-winning debut album Contradictions received rave reviews, holding the No. 1 spot on the HMV Vancouver Indie Sales Chart for over seven months. Voted Canada's Best Independent Artist by canadian-music.com, Kim has continued to collaborate with artists worldwide, write music for film, and co-pen songs for international performers.

Kim has performed throughout Canada, the U.S., South America, and Europe — sharing stages with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and opening for Harry Belafonte. Critics have called her "an absolute hit with the audience," and it's easy to see why every performance leaves a lasting impression.

Jeff Mitchell first joined The Front Porch in 2007, where for more than 18 years he delighted audiences with his rich repertoire of classic Broadway tunes and timeless standards. A lifelong musician, Jeff has spent over four decades as a church musician and music director, sharing his gift of music in both sacred and community settings.

When he's not at the piano, Jeff serves as a Visiting Nurse for Hospice, bringing comfort, music, and laughter to those who need it most. An avid traveler and lifelong lover of band music, he enjoys exploring new destinations across the U.S. and Europe — often from his favorite seat in the trombone section.

Jason Weber is an acclaimed pianist, singer, and songwriter whose career spans more than two decades of performance and composition. A graduate with a B.A. in Piano Performance, Jason has built a multifaceted career as a piano arranger, teacher, music editor, and entertainer, captivating audiences across the country.

Each summer and fall, Jason takes the stage at The Front Porch in Ogunquit, Maine — the world-famous sing-along piano bar — before heading west for winter performances throughout California's Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs and Indian Wells. He recently celebrated his first season at The Purple Room in Palm Springs.

As a songwriter, Jason has composed hundreds of original works. His commissioned piece Natchez in the Spring premiered to a standing ovation at the Natchez Opera Guild, and his song Breath of Hope was featured at LAMposium, the national fundraiser for the LAM Foundation. His credits also include performances at high-profile galas and events, from the Mrs. California and Mrs. Nevada pageants to opening for Joan Rivers at the Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs.

Jason has released two self-produced albums — Prelude (1998) and If I Were (2004) — with a new collection of original material currently in the works.

Kevin Quill is a New York–based pianist, music director, and performer originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts — where his love of the stage began with a preschool production of Beauty & the Beast and never stopped growing.

Kevin has appeared behind the piano at Feinstein's/54 Below, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The Duplex in NYC, and has music directed acclaimed regional productions including The Last Five Years (Eventide Theatre), Sisters of Swing, and She Loves Me (Priscilla Beach Theatre). Each summer, he returns home to Provincetown to lead lively sing-alongs at Tin Pan Alley and The Crown & Anchor.

Praised by The Cape Cod Times for his "shining personality and deft delivery of witty lyrics and hot rhythms," Kevin's repertoire spans Leonard Bernstein to Lady Gaga, Broadway to Billy Joel. As an actor, he earned "Favorite Performance of the Year" for his one-man tour of An Iliad and his AEA card performing in the NYC workshop of Midnight at The Never Get.

With a career spanning over twenty three years, Kevin Levesque as Miss Conception, has been delighting audiences around the world with his unique style of female illusion – "a Female Delusionist® if you will", as Kevin puts it.

From her beginnings in Toronto's bar scene, to sell out audiences wherever she appears around the world.

Miss Conception's one-woman, live singing shows, launched new each year in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Provincetown Massachusetts, parody and celebrate some of the greatest characters, movies and TV shows of our time, featuring on-stage transitions from one character to another, with costume change that happen before your eyes.Miss Conception travels internationally and has opened shows for comedian Leslie Jordan (Will and Grace) and singer Lorna Luft (daughter of Judy Garland) and has worked alongside Tony award-winning actress Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls). Other credits include Second City (Toronto), being featured on 'Queer as Folk' and 'Degrassi: The Next Generation', and having the distinction of being the first contestant on Wipeout Canada to ever run the course in full drag.

Austin Klipp began taking classical piano lessons as a child and quickly discovered a natural gift for improvisation. Growing up in the Boston area and later studying near Pittsburgh, he performed in jazz bands, church services, theatrical productions, and solo concerts — developing the versatile musicality that defines his style today.

After earning a Master's degree in HR Management from King's College London—where he met Queen Elizabeth and worked at the London 2012 Olympics—Austin returned to his true passion: music. He became an active member of the Boston music scene, performing with a Latin jazz band, a country and western group, and the progressive pop band Hopeful Monsters, while also entertaining crowds at local piano bars.

Since 2017, Austin has built a full-time career as a piano bar entertainer, performing at dueling piano shows and venues across New England, including The Club Car on Nantucket. When he's not at the keys, you'll often find him playing at local breweries and community events, sharing his energy, humor, and love of live music with audiences throughout the Northeast.

Originally from San Jose, California, Eric Michael Krop is a celebrated vocalist and songwriter whose dynamic range and soulful style have earned him recognition on both the pop and musical theatre scenes. A graduate of AMDA New York, Eric spent a decade performing on some of the city's most iconic stages.

He appeared in Godspell on Broadway, headlined cabaret performances at 54 Below and Rockwell, and starred in Equity productions nationwide. In recent years, Eric has turned his focus to songwriting and recording, releasing critically acclaimed singles and an EP in collaboration with writers Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor.

Now partnering with Grammy-nominated pianist and saxophonist Erica von Kleist in their duo Eric & Erica, he continues to create and perform original music. When not touring, Eric splits his time between Whitefish, Montana, and Los Angeles, collaborating with local musicians and writing new material.

Jonathan Richardson has been playing piano since the age of five and began performing in regional theater as a child in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His early love for musical theatre led to standout roles in productions such as The Pirates of Penzance, Urinetown, Guys and Dolls, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Music Man.

After moving to Boston, Jonathan expanded his musical reach into classical and choral performance, singing as a tenor with renowned New England ensembles including Marsh Chapel at Boston University, Trinity Church in Copley Square, Schola Cantorum, and the Cantata Singers. He went on to earn a master's degree in Musicology from the New England Conservatory, where he performed with the prestigious Chamber Singers ensemble.

Jonathan is thrilled to join The Front Porch and looks forward to serenading guests with an eclectic mix of showtunes, jazz, folk, pop, and favorites from his all-time favorite group — The Beatles.