Who
are we?
It all began
when we were
banished from our respective church choirs after college.
Following an overwhelming response to a “Missed Connections” post on
Craigslist, What's On Tap was established in February 2008.
We are a fun
loving crew of
about 15 guys and gals in their twenties and thirties who all love to
sing and be good at it. We are based in the greater New Haven
area and rehearse once a week. Our repertoire consists of well-known
selections of pop, oldies and rock and almost all of our music is
arranged by Laura, our musical director, giving us a unique and
original sound. We perform whenever possible with other groups, in
public and at private parties... we've even been hired to arrange and
sing specific songs at the host's request, so please keep us
in mind for your next special event.
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Auditions:
We're always
looking for new
talent, so if you're a singer aged 22-30 and have mad singing
skills, send us an e-mail to schedule an audition. The audition consists
of:
- Vocal
warmups and exercises, such as scales and pitch
memory
- Two
solos from two popular songs including a verse and a chorus
from each song (something you would
hear on
the radio)
- A
harmonization exercise
Our Members:

Name: Sarah Davis
Aka: Mammoth,
Sidecar
Occupation:
Orthopedic
Medical Sales Rep
Hometown:
Woodbridge, CT
Voice part: Man
Alto
Sarah on tap:
Sarah is the business manager and co-parent of the What's on Tap love
child. She is may be our smallest member, but she is by far the most
fierce. Sarah has had a long relationship with Acapella, including a 4
year fling with the Connecticut College Shwiffs before
settling down with What's on Tap. She also enjoys
skiing, old men, boating, traveling, 3 toed sloths, and watching people
fall. Interestingly, Sarah's pointer finger is longer than her
middle finger.
Ringling brothers barnum and bailey circus couldn't afford 'er, but What's on Tap could and DID.
Favorite thing to have on tap:
CHEESE!

Name: Win Davis
Aka: Winshield, Shield
Occupation: Non-Profit Administrator
Hometown: Woodbridge, CT
Voice part: Tenor
Win on tap: Shield is the king of one-liners like, "He was harrier than Chewbacca dipped in Rogaine". He
has no "official" title in What's on Tap... yet... but is confident
that the mutiny he has been planning takes care of all that. Win is a proud self-taught musical prodigy. Before joining What's on Tap, Win sang with his
high
school chamber singers, the University of Vermont Top Cats
and The Shoreline Community Chorale. Win's leisurely interests
include wine, pullin' his hang-down and cooking with beer. Win
likes to describe himself as a part-time gardener, and part time lover
of bleu cheese.
Favorite thing to have on tap:
The Captain's Hat (Cuz he's in charge) Aaaaaaand he likes his hang-down.

Name: Joey
Dorwart-Crane
Aka: Dor-WHAT
Occupation: Solar
Panel Super Hero
Hometown: Lakewood,
CO
Voice part:
Bass
Joey on tap:
Joey is the reason women come to watch What's on Tap. Enough said.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Water
Name: Kassi Flamouropoulos
Aka: Sassi
Occupation: Greek goddess
Hometown: Andover, NJ
Voice part: She's flexible
Kassi on tap: Kassi's the baby of the group... and nobody puts baby in the corner!
Favorite thing to have on tap: Disney Movies

Name: Alex Forte
Aka: Beat Beast, Master of Dark Things
Occupation: Razor Blade QC
Technician
Hometown:Vault 101
Voice part: Whatever you want it to be, baby.
Alex on tap: Alex proudly serves as the What's on Tap Twitter liaison. Before joining What's on Tap, Alex
was part of the first ever, yet short-lived, Cat Quintet. He
played the mountain lion. She did not like it very much.
You can see the scars for $1. When Alex is not beat beasting he is
consumed by video games, comic books, TV, ritual sacrifice, and
puppies. When Alex was 12, he was in an unfortunate accident involving
a thrasher. His small intestine had to be replaced with a
garden hose. Alex refers to this incident as the "crappiest" thing that
ever happened to him.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Olive Oil
Name: Mike Gambardella
Aka: Tardy
Occupation: Hacker
Hometown: Orange, CT
Voice part: Tenor
Mike on tap: Mike was scouted into What's on Tap after winning over the hearts of some Tappers in a Karaoke contest.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Chin straps

Name: Christine
Gosdzinski
Aka: X-Bomb, X-Tine, X
Occupation: Therapist
Hometown:
Rochester Hills, MI
Voice part: Playing for team Soprano
Christine on tap: Christine is the group's
choreographer and will be going
live with a website on "how to dance like you got rhythm". She has been singing ever since writing and performing a
hit song at the age of 4 titled, “I love making salad”.
Christine has done the classical thing including singing with The
University of Michigan's Arts Chorale, and the musical theater thing,
but hasn't tried the Acapella thing... until now! When
Christine isn’t cuttin' a rug with What’s on Tap, she enjoys
Michigan football, running (so far a way-ay-ay), delectable treats, and medical students.
Christine secretly eats spoonfuls of peanut butter with chocolate chips when life gets rough. You should try it.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Curlers

Name:: Cullen Hagan
Aka: Hot
Wheels
Occupation:
Marketing Analyst Manager at Mohegan Sun
Hometown: Waterford, CT
Voice part: Bastrinor
Cullen on tap:
Cullen is considered the group's social enthusiast and instigator of
totally inappropriate humor. He has been dubbed as the group's
most stylish male. Don't believe it? Check out his cool shoes,
colorful socks, and track jackets. Cullen was instantly recruited
as a What's on Tap member after his one-of-a kind audition
playing
Magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the shower. It was magical. Cullen
previously sang with the Wheaton
College Gentlemen Callers, Wheaton College
Chorale and Chamber Singers. Cullen also likes the Pittsburgh Penguins,
sandwiches, and indie rock music. Don't be fooled by Cullen's entertaining presence because he also
has a serious side. He likes Data. And his alarm is always set on Palindromes... like, "Yo, banana boy."
Favorite thing to have on tap: Guinness. Out of the darkness comes light.

Name: Laura
Hartshorn
Aka: Tito
Occupation: Elementary
School Music Teacher
Hometown: Orange, CT
Voice part: Soprano
Laura on tap:
Laura is
kind of a big deal. She's a co-founder and the musical director
of What’s On Tap. She's got a rockin' hot vocal style, and arranges up
a storm. She attended
New York University, where she majored in Music Education and was the
musical director of the NYU Cleftomaniacs. When she’s not
driving herself
crazy with work and school, Laura likes arranging music, playing
Frisbee, cooking, watching movies, catching up on the
sleep, singing with What’s On Tap and jamming out with The Second
Hand Band. Laura likes tenors. If you are a tenor, she will probably like you too.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Cleaning supplies

Name: Sean Hartshorn
Aka: Seany, Cremshaw
Occupation: Mechanic
Hometown:Orange (not a banana),
CT
Voice part: Tenor. Bass. Wannabe Soprano 1.
Sean on tap:
Sean was recruited as a What's on Tap member in case we ever need
a crazy mo' fo' to
back us up in a bar fight. Sean is living the life of a
rockstar... on rockband.
You should hear his version of "It's Raining Men". Believe it or
not, What's on Tap is Sean's very first musical experience. Sean would
like you to know that he really loves peas and flannel.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Ten Penny Ale

Name: Dan Jeanette
Aka: D-bag
Occupation: Rock Climber
Hometown: New Haven, CT
Voice part:Tenor
Dan on tap: Dan's
vocal style has been heavily influenced by his early musical
experience playing the recorder. To this day, he can't
sing a tune in What's on Tap without adding some type of
non-traditional instrumental flava. The highlight of Dan's musical
career was singing back-up singer for Journey. When dan's not
acting as the group's D-bag, he has refined interests including sushi,
dark chocolate, his crocs, traveling to Boulder CO, and
instigating hilarity.
Favorite thing(s) to have on tap: Ice Cream

Name: Allison Rock
Aka: ARock
Occupation: Elementary Music Teacher
Hometown: Colchester, CT
Voice part: Soprano
Allison on tap:
Allison is What's on Tap's queen o' cuddle and chronic
sinusitis. She has both a Masters degree and a Bachelors degree in
Music Education, she majored in voice, directed/sang in a few musicals,
and sang in waaay too many musical groups to mention. There
are at least 7. Top that. When
Allison is not singing inaudibly high pitches she likes going to
the beach, making jewelry, and cooking. Allison broke her arm 3
times before the age of 11 for stupid reasons, like falling on the
ground after making herself dizzy with a windsock. She cannot look at
a windsock to this day without going into a panic. We ask that
you refrain from bringing any to our gigs.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Flip flops... she hates socks.

Name: Nate
Robinson
Aka: New
Yawk
Occupation: Professional
Playboy
Hometown: Corn-Fed,
TN
Voice part: SuperBASS
Nate on tap: The
Dos Equis ads about "the most interesting man in the world" are based
on Nate
Favorite thing to have on tap: Pickled
everything... including pickles. And if he has to drink beer,
he prefers Dos Equis. Stay thirsty, my friends.

Name: Julia Rowny
Aka: Jules, J. Ro, Frowny
Occupation: Middle/High
School Math Teacher
Hometown: Chevy Chase,
MD which is right next to Bill Murray, VA
Voice part: Whatever.
Julia on tap: Julia
has been saucily performing in What's on Tap since April 2009!
She is the group's master of appropriate physical boundaries.
Previously, she sang in the Kenyon College Chamber Singers, Take
5 (a
jazz a capella group), and the Stairwells (a "folk-acousta-pella"
group). Julia enjoys kicking @$$, taking names, and all things
domestic. Mess with her, and she'll beat you into a delicious meringue
with her perilous whisk. One of Julia's secret dreams is to
appear on JEOPARDY and get a close and personal with the great
silver fox, Alex Trebek.
Favorite thing to have on tap: Woodchuck

Name: Chloe Sloat
Aka: Rootbeer
Sloat, Motor Sloat, Sloater, AC Sloater
Occupation: Professional
Knitter and Domestic Goddess
Hometown: Westport,
CT
Voice part: Alto
Chloe on tap: Chloe is the
official What's on Tap hugger and liaison to the stars, thanks to her
FAMOUS brother, Micah Sloat. (Hey Micah, if you are reading this, the
members of What's on Tap would love to... I mean it would mean a
lot to Chloe if you came to one of our shows or something). Chloe
began her singing career wailing to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the
USA" at the age of 3. Since then her musical tastes have broadened. She
performed in choirs and acapella ensembles throughout high school and
college, including the Bryn Mawr College Acabellas. In her spare time,
she likes to sloat around - aka do nothing in the most comfortable way
possible like napping outdoors, watching movies in bed and
staying in pj's as long as possible.
Favorite thing to have on tap:
Yarn