“Unplugged” . . .

BeExposed!’s next show is on Friday, March 19th and will feature:

“Unplugged”.

Unplugged was created with the idea of “putting a new spin on standards”. The group is formed of classically trained musicians: vocalist Janine Arecco, guitarist Jamey Buencamino, and percussionist Brian Ford (playing the African Djembe). They have broken the classical mold by adding their own flare when performing traditional contemporary music in a non-traditional way. Their eclectic song mix includes hits such as Sting’s “Fragile”, Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child”, Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Girl from Ipanema”, Sade’s “Love Is Stronger than Pride”, Basia’s “Promises”, and Bill Withers’ “Just the Two of Us”, among many others. They have recently performed at the Kenosha HarborMarket and at the Nook Café, and are thrilled to be one of the upcoming featured groups at the BeExposed! series this March 19th at Carolyn’s Coffee Connection. Unplugged is currently seeking venues to perform at, carrying the catchphrase “have instrument, will travel”. Distance is not an issue!

Janine Arecco is a classically trained vocalist, specializing in pop and jazz. She has been performing throughout Chicagoland and the Milwaukee area for over 20 years. Janine has recorded numerous vocal tracks in studios as well (singing as well as voice-overs). In addition to performing, Janine also coaches select voice students in her home.

Jamey Buencamino is a classical and rock guitarist who has been performing in the Kenosha area for over 10 years. He is an experienced guitar instructor, currently teaching at the Kenosha Conservatory of Music. Jamey also teaches at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee as part of their Conservatory Connections programs.

Brian Ford is a percussionist specializing in drum set. He has been playing and recording in the Chicago / Milwaukee area for the past 30 years and was fortunate to land a spot playing drum set for jazz great Buddy Montgomery. In addition to performing, Brian is a respected private drum instructor and percussion chair at the Kenosha Conservatory of Music, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.