Daniel Brandl
– Performed with the Hi-Liters as piano accompanist
for five years. Daniel is currently the Musical
Director for the “Spirit of Broadway" theater in
Norwich, CT. And it’s a family affair! Daniel’s
mother Olga Brandl performed with the Hi-liters for
one year herself, and currently is a cantor and
choir member of St. Rose Church in Meriden. And his
father David Brandl also helped accompany the
Hi-liters while son Daniel was a member, and
currently subs as pianist and performs in the St.
Rose choir. |
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Robert Burgardt – Sang with Hi-Liters along with his six
brothers and sisters. Is a professional singer and
Mark Twain impersonator in Connecticut. |
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Beverly Caruso – Performed with the Hi-Liters. Later was
elected Miss Wallingford (CT). |
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Seth Garbarski – An expert pianist with the Hi-Liters
at age 7. Now Assistant State’s Attorney in Connecticut and
continues to play piano. |
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Jeff Kidder – Performed 4-5 years with the
Hi-Liters, singing and playing guitar. Is now the
Music Minister at the Messiah Episcopal Church in
St. Paul, Minnesota and also performs in a variety
of bands as well as performing as a vocalist and
solo guitarist. Jeff performed here in Meriden about
five years ago and presented Dick Fontanella with a
CD inscribed, “Thanks for giving me your help in
starting my career. Hi-Liters rock!”
Click for more information about Jeff |
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Maureen Moore – Performed with the Hi-Liters at about
age 13. She has performed in numerous Broadway shows in New
York City, including an understudy role for Bernadette
Peters in "Gypsy".
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Bruce Snyder – Performed with the Hi-Liters. Now
performs as a professional mime in Connecticut |