Jeska / Frontperson / Vocals / Guitar
Jeska performed in a successful cover band for two years waiting for the right moment to break out with her original music. Her vocal experience includes doing background vocals for area bands in the recording studio. She has studied voice with some of the top coaches in the profession both in NYC and Philadelphia. In her late teens she expanded her training to include electric guitar. Her credits for acting include: Mariah Carey Video, "Always Be My Baby" lead role playing a young Mariah. The Conan O' Brien show, various commercials and industrial films. She has appeared in print ads in the Philadelphia market since the age of 7. Jeska also represented New Jersey in the nationally televised Miss Teen USA Pageant in 1996. Her success in pageants has given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest talent in the business.
* Performing member of Indiegrrls and a GoGirls Member
ASCAP member
Take the raw, guitar edge of late ‘70s British punk, add soulful female vocals and infuse the mix with the electrifying spirit of the current arena rock revival and you’ve got Showin’ Tell, a modern rock trio combining irresistible hooks with smoldering lyrics, an eye-catching look and flamboyant live performances. Like the beloved grade school activity that inspired its name, Showin’ Tell’s music is about sharing the fun and excitement of discovering something new. The band’s latest release, a three-song EP, SnT was released in March 2007, joining their eight-song debut CD, Tuesday Afternoon (2006), and a 2004 EP, Adoration. All deliver a potent brew of original tunes featuring Jeska’s powerhouse Joplin-esque vocals, Burny’s rock steady bass, and the rhythmic complexity of Nicolino’s double bass drumming. Influenced by a range of artists from Kiss to Joan Jett to Lenny Kravitz, they blend heavy drumming, melodic vocals and driving riffs. It’s easy to see why producer Jason Rubal (Nicki Jaine, Amanda from Dresden Dolls) calls Showin’ Tell “The Next Generation of Rock.”
For the last few years Showin’ Tell has been a staple in Philadelphia. They play six to eight shows there monthly and throughout the Northeast (Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) as well as Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas, headlining and opening for Sarah Bettens (K’s Choice) Shadow's Fall. Lacuna Coil, and Stone Sour. They have several other high profile performances on their resume, having played the Mazda Rev It Up Tour at the Philadelphia Racetrack, as well as Lincoln Financial Stadium, at Six Flags Over Kentucky, on CBS for the NFL Pregame Show, Rock Room (Allentown, PA) and various dates on the Jagermeister Spring 2007 tour. Locally, Showin’ Tell hosts the Jagermeister Original Music Showcase in Philadelphia monthly to help spotlight original bands. In addition, they work with WXPN Musicians on Call doing at least 2 shows a month for the patients of Philadelphia hospitals.
In 2007, they earned an endorsement from Music Phone Book – an honor only given to 200 bands from among thousands of auditions. A 2006 podcast from Other Side of the Mirror was downloaded over 4,000 times on iTunes. They get airplay on WYSP and WMMR in Philly as well as many regional college stations and a multitude of internet radio stations.
Showin’ Tell is comprised of three dedicated musicians who are all natives of the South Jersey/ Philadelphia area. Vocalist Jeska, an actress and former beauty queen-turned-rocker (she was New Jersey’s Miss Teen USA, 1996), grew up loving and emulating the vocal style of her favorite performer, Janis Joplin. At eighteen, motivated to prove she “could do what all those bands on the radio were doing,” Jeska bought a guitar and started taking lessons. “I decided pretty quickly that I hated taking lessons,” she confesses. “I wanted to be on the fast track, and I figured that I’d make greater progress if I learned the guitar on my own.”
Jeska stayed on the fast track, teaching herself to play guitar and singing lead in a popular cover band before she was even old enough to be in the bars where they performed. It wasn’t long before singing other people’s music left her creatively unsatisfied, and she started looking for other musicians to form an original band. When she met drummer Nicolino through a mutual friend, Jeska remembers, “All the pieces just magically fell into place.” Having spent several years performing high profile gigs and recording with the heavy metal band, Gothic, Nic shared Jeska’s vision and drive, and the two formed a lasting musical partnership. With the addition of Burny, Showin’ Tell is a rock ‘n’ roll force to be reckoned with.
For the last few years Showin’ Tell has been a staple in Philadelphia. They play six to eight shows there monthly and throughout the Northeast (Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) as well as Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas, headlining and opening for Sarah Bettens (K’s Choice) Shadow's Fall. Lacuna Coil, and Stone Sour. They have several other high profile performances on their resume, having played the Mazda Rev It Up Tour at the Philadelphia Racetrack, as well as Lincoln Financial Stadium, at Six Flags Over Kentucky, on CBS for the NFL Pregame Show, Rock Room (Allentown, PA) and various dates on the Jagermeister Spring 2007 tour. Locally, Showin’ Tell hosts the Jagermeister Original Music Showcase in Philadelphia monthly to help spotlight original bands. In addition, they work with WXPN Musicians on Call doing at least 2 shows a month for the patients of Philadelphia hospitals.
In 2007, they earned an endorsement from Music Phone Book – an honor only given to 200 bands from among thousands of auditions. A 2006 podcast from Other Side of the Mirror was downloaded over 4,000 times on iTunes. They get airplay on WYSP and WMMR in Philly as well as many regional college stations and a multitude of internet radio stations.
Showin’ Tell is comprised of three dedicated musicians who are all natives of the South Jersey/ Philadelphia area. Vocalist Jeska, an actress and former beauty queen-turned-rocker (she was New Jersey’s Miss Teen USA, 1996), grew up loving and emulating the vocal style of her favorite performer, Janis Joplin. At eighteen, motivated to prove she “could do what all those bands on the radio were doing,” Jeska bought a guitar and started taking lessons. “I decided pretty quickly that I hated taking lessons,” she confesses. “I wanted to be on the fast track, and I figured that I’d make greater progress if I learned the guitar on my own.”
Jeska stayed on the fast track, teaching herself to play guitar and singing lead in a popular cover band before she was even old enough to be in the bars where they performed. It wasn’t long before singing other people’s music left her creatively unsatisfied, and she started looking for other musicians to form an original band. When she met drummer Nicolino through a mutual friend, Jeska remembers, “All the pieces just magically fell into place.” Having spent several years performing high profile gigs and recording with the heavy metal band, Gothic, Nic shared Jeska’s vision and drive, and the two formed a lasting musical partnership. With the addition of Burny, Showin’ Tell is a rock ‘n’ roll force to be reckoned with.
Jeska's Bio
Nicolino 's Bio
Nicolino / Drums / Percussion With experience, technique, and a flashy style, Nicolino brings a force of thunder to Showin' Tell. His influences are from a wide variety of skin bashers, including Mike Mangini, Eric Carr, Eric Singer, and John Bonham. In previous bands Nicolino has opened for artists like Queensryche and Type O Negative. Nicolino is sponsored by BattleField Drums and TRX Cymbals.
Nicolino's Website
Nicolino's Website
Burny's Bio
Burny / Bass / Vocals
Burny is sponsored by Spector Bass.
Bio coming soon..
Burny is sponsored by Spector Bass.
Bio coming soon..
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