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Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis Experience

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Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis Experience is the Ultimate Tribute honoring the music of Alanis Morissette. This accomplished, professional, 5-piece touring band covers the 5-time Grammy Award Winning Album, Jagged Little Pill, in its entirety, along with Alanis's greatest hits, and deep cuts for the true Alanis fan.  From the authentic, soulful vocals, and energetic, passionate musicianship, you'll find yourself immersed in the Alanis experience. Come hear how it feels.

Our Musicians

Melissa Schill, Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Chuck Kuzminski, Lead Guitar

Joey Capaldi, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Joe Testa, Bass Guitar

Billy Simon,Drums  

 

 

Melissa Schill

Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Melissa has been singing and dancing since age 3, and has been involved in multiple stage and choral productions throughout her childhood and teenage years. She has been an active vocalist in the tri-state area and beyond for over ten years, and has developed great relationships with fellow musicians when performing with varied musical projects ranging from acoustic duos/trios to full 7-piece bands. Melissa has always been inspired by Alanis Morissette's songwriting, creativity, and vocal style, and still remembers pulling over on the side of the road the first time she heard You Oughta Know on the radio. Forming this Tribute Band has been a dream for many years, and Melissa feels blessed to sing lead vocals for Jagged Little Thrill! Melissa resides in South Jersey, is the proud mother of three incredible sons, and her current favorite song to sing is Forgiven.

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Lead Guitar

Chuck Kuzminski Rocks!

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Joey Capaldi

Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Joey was raised in a musical home, his mother and father were both musicians. He started playing the piano at six years old, and took interest in the saxophone at age ten. Joey and brother, Scott, drummer, played music together constantly. He was influenced by artists like John Klemmer, Dave Grusin, Chic Coria, Boz Scaggs, Billy Joel, Elton John, Hall and Oats, Toto, and many others.He has worked with some of the area greats such as John Kilhnic, Charles Lee, Frank German, Dominic Masterangelo, and Martin Coe Miller. His first band was Conspiracy, and he later co-founded the band, Shake Dog Shake. His most recent work has been with Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis. Joey is thrilled to be playing with Jagged Little Thrill, and his favorite song to play on is Reasons I Drink.

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Joe Testa

Bass, Backing Vocals

Joe has been playing bass and guitar since he was 14. He honed his craft learning from the masters of the time; Geddy Lee, Chris Squire and John Paul Jones just to name a few. He's been all over the Delaware music scene in various bands helping out where needed.  He's recently been lending his talents to the Rock Orchestra playing for the Genesis, Phil Collins and Elton John tributes.  Joe is excited to be playing more with Jagged Little Thrill, his favorite song to play is You Oughta Know.

Billy Simon

Drums, Backing Vocals

Billy has been around the drums for as long as he can remember. His dad played, his grandpop played, and even his son plays as the Simon, musical, family, tradition is passed on. Billy has been in bands since age 15, performing in school talent shows, playing in numerous cover bands, and recording/performing in original projects. Billy also studied music in community college and studied for a few semesters at Berklee College of Music. Some for his favorite drummers are: Michael Bland (PRINCE/various), Will Calhoun (Living Colour/various), Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa/various), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa/various), and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin, of course). Some of his favorites artists are: PRINCE, Kiss, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, SEAL, Living Colour, Earth Wind and Fire, Phil Collins, Genesis, and Bootsy Collins. "I enjoy being a part of this band, playing Alanis' music with Melissa and such fine musicians. One of Billy's favorite Alanis songs to play is Unprodigal Daughter.

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