Voices Carry

Jasmine “Jazz” Andrews is a board-certified music therapist who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Seton Hill University. She achieved her Music Therapy Board Certification on May 2, 2026. 

Jazz has been immersed in music since childhood, beginning piano, vocal performance, and stage work at the age of seven. During her time at Seton Hill, she expanded her musical versatility by studying guitar and taking on leadership roles as a piano tutor and substitute group piano instructor. She was also an active member of the university’s Music Therapy Club. 

Her collegiate performance experience is extensive. Jazz served as a solo vocalist and pianist in the Seton Hill University Commercial Ensemble for seven semesters, performed as an alto in the Women’s Chorale for seven semesters, and was selected for the Una Voce ensemble. She also contributed as a pianist in the university’s piano ensemble and as the accompanist for the Men’s Glee Club. 

Beyond the university setting, Jazz continues to share her musical talents in the community, performing at weddings, church services, receptions, and memorial gatherings. 

Professionally, Jazz integrates music into her work as a SWAN Permanency Specialist at Auberle, where she uses music therapy techniques to support youth in foster care through child preparation and post-permanency sessions. 

She is honored to be part of this year’s Voices Carry event and is excited to share her passion for music alongside the band. 

Gene the Werewolf was formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2007. Known for their infectious hooks, anthemic choruses, and energetic stage show, the band has released multiple albums in the U.S. one internationally through Frontiers Music (Def Leppard / Journey) in 2012, and multiple one-off singles / videos. Their music has earned a spot in Pittsburgh rock history, having five singles in rotation on 102.5 WDVE. Their latest release, “Raised By Wolves,” appears on The Best of Gene the Werewolf, which is a brand-new vinyl album featuring fan-favorite tracks that span beyond the last decade. This limited-time pressing celebrates the band’s journey and delivers a must-have collection for long-time followers and new listeners alike! 

https://www.genethewerewolf.com/home  

The four original Clarks members Scott Blasey (vocals, acoustic guitar), Rob James (6 and 12-string electric guitars, vocals), Greg Joseph (bass, vocals) and Dave Minarik (drums, vocals) first met while students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in the late 80’s. 
 
With a highlight reel that includes The Late Show with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and most recently The Pitt amongst others, The Clarks are enjoying their time together as a band now more than ever. Singing and playing new songs and celebrating 40 years together has rekindled a fire in the band’s sometimes broken, sometimes mended hearts. 

https://www.scottblasey.com/  

Diego Byrnes is a Pittsburgh-based singer, guitarist, and artist. A former member of Spontaneo and Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts, he is also the founder of The Ruckus Bros. Diego currently performs at private and charity events and is a member of Midnight Culture alongside producer and DJ Jordan Taylor. Visit his Linktree for music, live streams, and the latest updates. 

https://linktr.ee/MidnightCultureUSA  

Melinda Colaizzi shines as the front-woman of Melinda and the Night Sky, an American rock and blues band born in Pittsburgh, PA. Featuring her songwriting partner and guitarist Kristian Habenicht, the group builds a foundation of funk into the earth so Melinda's voice can soar. Just as The Rolling Stones came in the wake of Muddy Waters, Melinda and the Night Sky pick up where Janis Joplin and Tina Turner left off. 

You'd be forgiven if the band made you think of Daisy Jones & The Six... but unlike that fictional band, MATNS is real. The band has shared the stage with iconic acts like the legendary B.B. King Blues Band, Sue Foley, and Lez Zeppelin, and in 2020 Melinda and the Night Sky collaborated on an exclusive beer with North Country Brewing, which won the prestigious ARTBREW award. 

A staple of 91.3 FM WYEP's radio rotation, Melinda and the Night Sky round out their sound with bassist Mike Ekis, drummer Dennis Garner, Skip Sanders on keys, and Marc Reisman on harmonica. The band regularly features the BGVs, a background vocal trio of Katy Cotten, Delana Flowers, and Carmen Miller. 

Melinda is also the Founder of Women Who Rock™, an organization which has united some of the biggest female stars in music to raise funds and awareness for understudied women's health research. 

"If you've ever wondered what it would be like to have Janis Joplin and the Rolling Stones combined to form one artist, look no further than Melinda." — Blues Rock Review 

https://melindaandthenightsky.com/  

https://womenwhorock.info/  

"In a better world, Joe Grushecky would live in a mansion down the road from Springsteen's. Instead, this enormous talent spends his days teaching some of western Pennsylvania's most troubled children....Who do you know who has made back-to-back great albums more than 20 years ago, and is doing the same thing now. There's Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Springsteen, maybe a few more. He's on that level." - Jimmy Guterman, Runaway American Dream: Listening to Bruce Springsteen 

Joe Grushecky’s music has stood the test of time.  For 30 years publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, Village Voice, No Depression, and countless others have hailed him as one of rock & roll’s most talented singer-songwriters. 

https://www.joegrushecky.com/  

Mark has over 25 years experience in the music industry. He earned a Bachelor degree in music from the Dana School of Music with a major in Guitar, and a minor in Music Theory. National studio experience includes session work on several hit recordings with artists such as ‘NSYNC, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Aaron Carter, as well as work on various movie soundtracks. He has also written, performed and produced several radio/TV jingles, and industrial videos. Credits include 84 Lumber, Giant Eagle, The Pittsburgh Pirates, GCU and Iron City Beer. 

https://www.nobadjuju.com/  

Megan Paullet is an award-winning, Pittsburgh-based multi-genre artist known for her powerhouse vocals, sharp songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Raised on an eclectic soundtrack of Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Whitney Houston, and Janis Joplin, she has crafted a sound that blends neo-soul, funk, and pop-rock with emotional honesty and undeniable groove.  

After overcoming years of stage fright and stepping away from a decade-long career as a competitive swimmer, Paullet joined her first band in 2014 — a turning point that launched what would become a steadily rising music career. Since then, she has earned a reputation as one of Western Pennsylvania’s most compelling independent voices, praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a “standout” performer with vocals that are both commanding and deeply expressive.  

Her latest single, “I Just Wanna Stay Home,” marks a fresh creative chapter, pairing infectious hooks with candid lyricism and a knowing nod to modern burnout, vulnerability, and self-preservation. The release highlights Paullet’s evolving sound while staying rooted in the soulful storytelling that defines her work.  

Backed by her eight-piece band, The HR Department, Paullet delivers a high-energy, soul-soaked live show built on tight funk grooves, bold band chemistry, and moments that feel both electric and intimate. She has performed on stages across Pittsburgh and nationwide, including Stage AE, Heinz Hall, PPG Paints Arena, The Benedum Center, Capital One Arena, Cheyenne Frontier Days, and numerous festivals and theaters across the country.  

Her collaborations include appearances and performances with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Washington Wizards, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Award-winning artist FRZY, and shared stages with Los Lonely Boys, Petey Pablo, John Hall (Orleans), Josh Gallagher, and members of Sponge and Ted Nugent’s band.  

In 2025, Paullet was awarded Best Singer/Songwriter at the Iron City Rocks Music Awards and continues to build momentum with new releases and performances, establishing herself as an artist whose groove, grit, and authenticity leave a lasting impression. 

https://www.meganpaullet.com/  

https://www.youtube.com/@conorpedersonmusic  

Emmy Ploskina is a Pittsburgh-based singer whose musical roots run deep in the Steel City. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she honed her voice as a member of the a cappella group The Songburghs and found her rock edge fronting the college garage band Dawson Band. She has since taken the stage at venues across the Pittsburgh area, including Auberle's 21st Annual Voices Carry fundraiser. By day, Emmy works as an electrical engineer at Westinghouse — but when the lights go down, the music takes over. 

https://goodbrotherearl.com/band/