Performing at Singer Spotlight North Shore on Thursday, July 31 at Pops Highwood.

Bryan Frischer
Bryan Frischer has been singing in both amateur and professional shows all his life, performing publicly for the first when he was seven years old. Bryan has performed professionally as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at the Des Moines Dinner Theatre and in several Broadway reviews. His amateur roles include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Curly in Oklahoma, Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, and chorus roles in West Side Story, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Threepenney Opera. He also performed the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls. Bryan wishes to thank his family, Lori, Mady, and Zach for their unwavering and loving support.

Jodi Kaitlyn
My name is Jodi Kaitlyn, I am an emergency room trauma nurse and vocalist/ song writer. I released my first CD with all original productions about a year ago with Kraig McCreary as my producer, and hope to produce another soon! I have sang in multiple pop rock bands, and performed with a contemporary gospel group. I sing professionally at wedding ceremonies and love to perform the National Anthem, and have done so at many events, including for the Chicago Cubs, the Schaumburg Flyers, and various memorials and opening ceremonies. I am working on playing the piano and guitar and someday I'll officially add it to my list of things "I do"! Besides all this music stuff -I love to exercise, camp, fish, garden, and reading. I never sit down-AKA energizer bunny!

Julie Volkmann
After a significant career in dramatic and musical theatre throughout the Midwest, Julie Volkmann now concentrates her creative energies on being a jazz vocalist going by the name of "Julie V". Julie V simultaneously trained in bel canto and pop music techniques with the late Maxine Gruoner and Ed Farran. While making important strides in theatre, she carved a niche for herself in liturgical music circles, cabaret setting, storytelling, featured vocalist spots with big bands along with working at the Very Special Arts Festivals hosted at Purdue University Calumet for children with disabilities. One can hear her wend her way through her jazz repertoire in her CD debut Something New, independently produced by BGV-Star Productions containing her first published song. Some of Julie's theatrical credits include the role of Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific," Heather in "Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road, " Maxine Andrews in Prologue Theatre's adaptation of Studs Terkl's "The Good War" (which aired on WFMT Radio), Patricia in "Extremities," Esther in 'To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday," Chris in 'Rumors," Maggie in Bailiwick Theatre's Jeff Award winning production of "Son of Fire" and Annie in "Speed of Darkness." Some Chicago-area spots where jazztress Julie V has sung include Andy's, Cotton Club, Chambers, Finnegan's Wake, Green Dolphin, the Redfish Voodoo Bar, Green Mill, The Fireplace Inn, Navy Pier, Gentry I and II, and Smoke Daddy. In addition to being leader of Julie V and Company, she has appeared as the featured vocalist with the Tommy McKinney not-so-Big-Band(sic), John Trimmel's Right of Way Combo, John Jarrett's JazzMasters, The Charles Morgan Trio, the Betty Dupree Trio and the Bob Johnson Trio. For more info: (219) 836-0872.

Denny Diamond
Close your eyes, and you'll swear you're at a Neil Diamond concert. The voice starts soft and slow, like a small earthquake...then soars into a glorious baritone, extolling the praises of Sweet Caroline, Cherry, Cherry, and Cracklin' Rosie. But this is not New York's Neil Diamond-it's Chicago's Denny Diamond, stylist extraordinaire who delights crowds with his sparkling, high-energy performances. A favorite at Chicagoland clubs, Denny also appears at private parties and civic events. He recently played at a party thrown by Jim Prentice, founder of Shoney's restaurants and last year, he entertained at a Christmas party in Tennessee...At the Governor's Mansion. Denny is careful, however, to emphasize that he is not a Neil Diamond impersonator...but rather a stylist or cover artist "because it's all about the music". "Neil Diamond and his songs have been my number one musical influence." Whether belting out the frequently requested "America" or crooning "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" this Diamond shines with audiences. So pack up the babies and grab the old ladies and head for the show. Before you know it, you'll be singing "I'm a Believer." For more information call 815.943.7120, 615.292.9508 or email information@dennydiamond.com.