Leslie Beukelman has forged a central role in the Chicago music scene, thriving on her versatility as a musician and performer. She has been praised by many of Chicago’s top media outlets, being described as an “edgy and adventurous jazz and rock singer” (Neil Tesser, the Examiner) and an “Exquisite vocalist… (who has) mastered genres as vast as soul, melodic jazz, scat, rock and atonal experimentation…”(Lucia Mauro, Chicago Tribune).

BRITE LITE features Leslie’s voice and songwriting alongside three incredibly creative and diverse musicians: Jim Tashjian (District 97, Miss Remember) on guitar, Bryan Doherty (Digital Tape Machine, Hood Smoke, Ex Senators) on bass, and Michael Caskey (Eastern Blok, Hood Smoke, the Claudettes, Outertown) on drums. These four musicians come together with individuality and character, bringing the musical experience that is BRITE LITE… glimpses of rock, jazz, pop, and spontaneity.

An energetic performer and skilled songwriter, Robby Celestin delivers an exciting show with a soulful vibe. His lyrics are smart and moving and his songs are truly memorable. He speaks of life, love, and everything in between.

With songs that run the gamut of soul, funk, Latin and reggae, Robby’s powerhouse band delivers a pulse pounding ride. He is backed by a collection of Chicago’s most talented and sought after musicians. This local singer has performed at the White House, throughout the Caribbean, in Tahiti and for NATO troops all across Europe. He has opened up for and shared the stage with many famous performers including The Four Tops, Jay Leno, Stormy Weather, Survivor, ELO, The Little River Band and Chicago legend Jerry Butler.

Robby was selected by Midwest Beat Magazine as favorite male vocalist and his CD “Voiceprints” was chosen by www.NWI.com as the number one Chicagoland independent CD. Voiceprints has continued to bring forth both critical and public acclaim around the globe. It was a CD Baby top 10 seller and named as one of CD Baby’s top 5 editor’s picks. Music runs in his family. Robby’s father, Robert “Cuate” Celestin, was a member of the Atlantic soul group the Enchanters and performed with many Motown acts including The Jackson 5.

Dayna Malow has spent her professional career making her own music and that of others, come to life. Her personal style spans many musical genres, and her songwriting knows no boundaries. Because of this, on any given night you may hear her singing at a small corner café or coffee shop, at a smoky jazz club, on stage at a crowded neighborhood bar, playing for a large crowd at a regional music festival, or under the bright lights at a regal theater or performance center.