member profiles

Christina Strack is a stand-up comedian and former dancer-singer who returned to stand-up comedy in January 2020. Since then, she has honed her craft at iconic comedy venues including Eastville, Gotham Comedy Club, St. Mark’s Comedy Club, Q.E.D., The Stand, Village Underground, West Side Comedy Club (NYC), Governor’s Comedy Club (Long Island), and Arcade Comedy Theater (Pittsburgh, PA). Known for her strong showmanship and natural musicality, Christina’s unique brand of humor focuses on social commentary, often exploring topics such as affluent men, societal inequality, bugs, and artificial intelligence.

Often referred to as the female Bruce Springsteen, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sue Menhart was born in St. Louis, Missouri but now calls Connecticut her home. Playing guitar since age eight, she joined her first band at age 15, opening for REO Speedwagon on the back of a flatbed truck at the Groton Naval Submarine Base. Her live shows up and down the East coast and throughout the South range from intimate coffee houses featuring herself and her red Takamine acoustic, to ten-piece powerhouse extravaganzas on world-famous New England resort casino stages complete with horn sections and top-notch accompanying musicians.

Sun King Rising is the musical moniker of singer/songwriter/pianist extraordinaire, John Blangero. John’s music draws from the literary genius of William Faulkner, the bluesy compositional brilliance of Gershwin, the blue-eyed soul of Elton John and Joe Cocker, and the funky rhythms of 60s-70s Muscle Shoals and Memphis.

Cliff and Susan, a married independent music duo from Little Rock, Arkansas, captivate audiences worldwide with their piano, fiddle, and guitar performances. Their lively, request-driven, and interactive shows keep crowds entertained for hours as they masterfully deliver diverse musical genres to people of all ages. With over 2,000 songs in their arsenal, their musical versatility is truly impressive.

Susan Merdinger is Steinway Artist - and award-winning, internationally acclaimed Classical Concert Pianist, Conductor, Recording Artist and Producer. She has an extensive record of success in performing, teaching, mentoring, writing and recording. Susan is a passionate musician committed to a lifelong pursuit of excellence in classical music performance.