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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Thanks for your interest in What's On Tap!
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