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Summer is just around the corner! Nicole and Denise perform on the deck (inside if it rains) at Woody's Roadside Tavern on selected Sundays during the summer. Check schedule for more details. 105 Academy Street-Farmingdale, NJ (732) 938-6404 www.woodysroadside.com
Back on the boardwalk! Nicole and Denise will see you on Tuesday nights in the
summer on the Avon Boardwalk (rain or
shine). Get ready for dancing and family fun! Check the schedule for more
details.
Sawa Steakhouse is the place to be! You’ve never heard Nicole and Denise sound better with a ‘state of the art’ built in sound system that encompasses the entire Sawa Steakhouse, indoors and outdoors! Come hang out at the bar and enjoy some drinks and sushi as you listen to great music in upscale Pier Village, Long Branch. See schedule for dates and times.
The Pilot House continues to be a favorite hangout of Nicole and Denise’s Ocean county fans! Come on by and enjoy a fabulous dinner and listen to a wide variety of music. . Please check the schedule for the next performance
Having a Party? Call now to book Nicole and Denise for your next celebration. Whether you are planning a birthday, anniversary, corporate event, holiday party, cocktail hour, wedding, community concert, or any type of reception, Nicole and Denise will provide a mix of live music to suit just about any event. The style of music will be geared toward whatever you need, varying from easy-listening background music to upbeat dance selections, or choose a mix of both! Call 908-770-6796
Nicole D'Angelo
A resident of Freehold Township, N.J., Nicole D’Angelo, an accomplished musician, has
been performing for audiences all her life.
Her professional career took off 13 years ago as she began playing the
New Jersey Shore circuit.
Nicole attended Hanover Park High School in East Hanover, NJ where she was heavily involved in all aspects of the music department and expanded her knowledge and experience by performing in various vocal and instrumental ensembles including the highly selective and prestigious All Eastern Chorus and NJ All State Chorus. She continued her education at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, where she majored in Music Education while serving as president of the WPU Collegiate MENC chapter during her senior year. Nicole was also a member of Pi Lambda Theta: International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education, as well as an active member of NJMEA. She was presented with the 1999-2000 Outstanding Music Education Student Award and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education (concentration in voice, minor in piano).
Upon graduation, Nicole received a full-time teaching position at Collins Elementary School and Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston, N.J. where she taught K-5 General Music and 4th and 5th grade chorus. After she relocated to Monmouth County in 2001, she became the primary school general music teacher (Grades 1-3 and self-contained) at the Mahala F. Atchison School in Tinton Falls, NJ and continues to inspire ‘little minds’ with music every day. In 2009, Nicole was voted ‘Teacher of the Year’ by her colleagues, administration, and parents of the Tinton Falls School District. In May of 2010, Nicole was published in TEMPO Magazine on her article entitled, “Unite Students Digitally Everyday in the Elementary Setting.”
Besides teaching music to young students, you can find Nicole and Denise almost every weekend and throughout the summers performing at the Jersey Shore. Nicole and Denise have performed at numerous private parties, town events, weddings and thousands of gigs at local restaurants, bars and taverns.
Personal accomplishments have included the following:
 | Recording and arranging a commercial jingle for Roseland Security Systems airing on "The Breeze: 107.1" Jingle lyrics: "To secure your home from theft and harm call 1-888-MR-ALARM!" |
| Appearing as a guest on “The Bill Jamison Show” TV34 Monmouth Cablevision, where a half-hour program highlighting “Music By Nicole” was taped and aired repeatedly in October and November of 1999 |
| Opened for 60s Doo-Wop group, The Duprees at Manchester Day and the Colts Neck Country Fair |
| Opened for 80s pop star Taylor Dane and 90s singing sensation Sophie B. Hawkins at Asbury Park Festival 2004 |
| Recording with jazz bassist, Rufus Reid (Tanareid Records) on his latest CD entitled “Back to Front” |
| Recording her own self-titled CD which includes an array of covers and one original composition, entitled “Blinded By Love” |
| Performing corporate events at the Taj Mahal and Tropicana Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ |
| Appearing as a spotlight performer on News12 NJ television. She was interviewed and performed her original composition, "Blinded By Love". The segment aired live at 8:30 am and was later broadcast several times during the day. News 12 NJ covers virtually the entire state of NJ. |
Denise DePresca
Denise DePresca
(singer/songwriter/guitarist) is also a resident of Freehold Township and has
performed in various bands/duos and as a solo artist for many years. Most
notably, she is the former lead singer of the northern New Jersey band, "Azure
Skies" and was half of the creative talent behind "Third Law of Motion" duo.
Denise graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Health and Physical Education
in 2008 from Kean University. She was a member of "Phi Kappa Phi" International
Honors Society, as well as an active member of AAHPERD. In addition, Denise was
presented with the "2008 Kean University Outstanding Professional Internship
Award for Physical Education." Denise is currently teaching Health, Driver's
Education, and Physical Education in Spotswood High School, NJ.
She is also the JV Coach
for the Girl’s Softball Team. Go Chargers!
In her spare time, Denise enjoys riding her Honda Goldwing
Trike with Nicole across the country.
Denise takes great pleasure in joining Nicole and is happy to be part of a
Jersey Shore tradition. She adds a "rock and roll edge" to the duo and does a
perfect job belting out those classic rock tunes! Denise is also "proud to be
part of such a unique, 'not your typical' female duo. You don't hear too many
women performing Bruce Springsteen, Barry White, and Led Zeppelin, and Michael
Jackson, and performing it well!"
Be sure to check out Nicole and Denise's current schedule and their extensive repertoire of music!
And don't forget to check back often for the latest news and
information about
Nicole and Denise!
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