Jo-Anne Rooney - Agnetha
Jo-Anne has performing in the entertainment industry since age 2, with
her first regular television appearance at age 6. A second generation
musician, she learned guitar and was writing songs for her original
band at age 10, opening for touring acts such as Tommy Cash (of the
Johnny Cash family) in N.B. Through the years she's been a featured
songwriter on CBC radio, and played across Canada ranging in format
from a single acoustic act to the lead singer in an 11 piece blues band.
In the tribute world she has traveled the world and been featured on
national television documentaries and series. Jo-Anne has been on stage
with numerous recording artists such as Jeff Healey, 5440, Destiny's
Child, Cameo Blues Band etc. If she's not singing, acting, designing
show costumes or instrument cases, Jo-Anne's working a relief shift
as a behavior therapist for an Acquired Brain Injury residence.
Rich
Hamelin - Bjorn, Lead Guitar
Rich Hamelin has been a well respected Canadiian musician and songwriter
for the last 15 years. In the early 90's Rich studied music composition
and arranging at the world famous Humber college music program. Toured
Canada with original band "Tarnished Gallahad" in the mid
90's with various television and radio appearances. As well as recording
4 original albums Rich is one of the top studio musicians in Toronto,
performing on guitar, bass, keys and vocals as well as creating and
arranging music for Proctor and Gamble, Fuse and many other North American
companies. Rich also scored the music to recent horror films Abandoned
(2004) and Zombie Night (2003). Throughout the years Rich has also donated
his time to perform for the Alziemer Society, cancer - relay for life
benefit concert, as well as organizing a 2003 show to raise money for
Toronto's homeless "Out of the Cold " organization. Rich has
played guitar ,bass and keys for different shows including various Legends
shows, Kelly Vohnn, Everybody has a Dream - Through the music of Billy
Joel and Surfs Up (Beach Boys). Rich is also one of the top guitar/piano/group
instructors at the Merriam School of Music.
Jeff
"Scott" Artamonov - Benny, Piano
A native of Toronto, Jeff started playing piano at age 7, studying at
the Royal Conservatory of Music for 11 years. His professional career
began in the late 1980’s, quickly gaining regular work in local
clubs and piano bars. During this time, Jeff also managed to complete
a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University. Since 1995 he has toured
North America extensively with the band “Bennie and the Jets”
– a tribute to Elton John – a band he founded and plays
the lead character in. Along with his strong vocal and piano skills
on stage, Jeff is also an accomplished songwriter, penning several songs
for himself and others in his custom designed digital recording studio
at his home.
Dawn Ann Steane - Frida
Dawn Ann is a choreographer and heads up the dancing portion of the
show. She's a high energy, lovable person and her quick wit makes the
in-between improv. hilarious