The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Creepy Collection

Jeremy D'alessandro is the Master of Gore for Props and Haunted Houses! In 2002, he opened his first Haunted Attraction and since then he has ran 5 Haunted Attractions. His Haunted Attraction Zombie X Treme in Seaside Heights, NJ received a 5 star rating! His Haunted Houses have been featured in The Daily News, The Staten Island Advance, News 1, Hauntworld Magazine, Haunted Halloween, Hauntfreaks.com, Newsday & The Bay and Kings News. Outside of his Haunted House Attractions, Jeremy has built and designed Haunted 3D laser tags. In 2003, Jeremy started a new project called Creepycollection.com. He had always had a passion for Haunted House and Halloween Props that looked real. Creepycollection.com became a fan favorite right from the start. After the first four years, creepycollection.com has become the #1 custom props online beating all competitors and has become known for the most realistic props on the market today. Creepy Collection has also branched out and Jeremy is now involved in TV & Movie Production besides selling props in the Haunted Attraction Industry. Creepycollection.com has sold props to The Discovery Channel, Off the Lot, After Dark Films, 8 Movies To Die For, FNS Productions, Crime Scene Investigators and Clothing Designers including Marc Jacobs NY, Beverly Hills and San Francisco. His credits also include two IMDb credits for his work on Camp Dead for both FX Production and acting in the film as well as he has been Featured on Para X and Rotting Flesh Radio. Finally, Jeremy's greatest attribute is that he is a well rounded haunter who can build you a prop, give you set design, costuming, make up, masks, film and production & advertising events. He is also an Advertising Representative for Tribune and has 6 years of experience in media, marketing and design. For more information on Creepy Collection and to purchase your exclusive, hand-made, one-of-a-kind product today, visit www.creepycollection.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Author Scott Schiaffo

Scott Henry Schiaffo was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He currently resides in Bergen County, New Jersey. Schiaffo recently released his poetry book titled 'Vicious Dogs Attack Me in Sleepless Nights of Summer,' which is available on amazon.com! Schiaffo is also an actor/musician who plays guitar, keyboards, bass and harmonica.  He is best known to independent film fans as The Chewlies Gum Guy from Kevin Smith's 1994 independent cult classic Clerks.  Schiaffo has appeared in several feature films as well as many shorts since his big screen debut debut in the seminal cult comedy classic Clerks.  He's appeared in films alongside Michael DeLorenzo in The Garden State and Selma Blair in The Broccoli Theory.  He was also featured in the View Askew produced - Lions Gate distributed motion picture VULGAR, which enjoyed a run in art house theaters on both coasts.  VULGAR has gone on to become a cult film and remains highly controversial.  Schiaffo appeared as Detective Mike Tobin in New Artists Productions LINGER.  LINGER was screened and featured in the Big Apple Film Festival and very well received.  Scott played the lead, Mo Fletcher in IDIOTS ARE US which won BEST COMEDY FEATURE at the New York Film and Video Festival.  In 2011 Schiaffo appeared in Tom Zanca's  Echos & Voices and in MPR Films Don’t Shoot both titles are available for purchase on Amazon.  In July 2011, Don’t Shoot won Best Low Budget Short at the Jersey Shore Film Festival and was also featured in the Big Apple Film Festival.  For more information on Scott Schiaffo, visit www.ScottSchiaffo.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Aurin

Born and raised in the Garden State, the members of Aurin not only live, but breathe music. Growing up as part of generation Why, music was the one thing that its members ever truly understood. Music provided answers. Over years of writing and working, Aurin's musical direction has molded into an eclectic style of hard rock. Aurin has developed an approach so that they may continue, progress and modernize the nature of raw, emotional music from generations past. "Through struggle we prevail. Through Struggle we unite. You are not alone. This is our Pre-Inspired Symphony..." is something that the members of Aurin know all too well. "We all have a need to connect to one another in some way, shape, or form, even if it's simply to be acknowledged by someone else who can reassure us that we are not alone. We strive to be remembered," says guitarist Andrew Wayne. This concept of finding one another through mutual experience and thought is heavily driven into the musicianship and songwriting of Aurin. In October of 2011, Aurin entered Redemption Studios with NJ/NYC native producer, Stephan Wojtecki, to record their first, full-length, debut album, "The Pre-Inspired Symphony." The album is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and can also be ordered through their official website at http://www.aurinband.com/

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Film Maker Thomas Bentey

They say...Write what you know. That's just what 31-year-old actor Tom Bentey did when he turned writer-director for his first feature film, At the Jersey Shore. Every summer of Bentey's life was spent at the Jersey Shore in Seaside Heights, the same town where MTV's Jersey Shore hangs out. But long before those potty-mouth slackers became household names, Bentey knew there was a story to be told-a tale that focused on “the scene” but got past the clichés and underscored the dichotomy of the crazy club nightlife, followed by beautiful, calm beach days. Bentey who worked with Greg Rhem, Director of Documentary Programming for HBO, started writing the script in 2005 and, by early 2009, months before the MTV reality show gobsmacked TV viewers, his “At the Jersey Shore” was in production--a scripted film with the look and feel of a slice-of-life documentary. The film follows a New Jersey newspaper guy doing an exposé on the Shore's stereotypical, sex-drugs-alcohol-nightclub scene. In the process, he's struck by the sheer beauty of the place, discovers the meaning of friendship, and finds truelove with a real Jersey Shore, nightclub princess. The film premiered at the 2011 Sonoma California International Film Festival, winning the  “Viewer's Pick” award. At the 2011 Jersey Shore Film Festival, it won “Jersey's Best Feature” and the “Audience Award.” On April 27, 2012, the film will be available on Cable Video on Demand, iTunes and Amazon. To view the trailer, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPRxaCmvSMc

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Animated TV Show The Grimps

From Queens, NY in December 2011, Cartoonist and Creator, Richard Sirgiovanni, announces the launch and partnership in search of what he considers to be the next Big Thing in the music business and children’s television! Also a musician, Sirgiovanni decided to create something new by combining his two passions, which was Rock n Roll and cartooning, and created The Grimps! By night they’re 4 cool, charming, irrepressible musicians on the verge of stardom. By day, they’re hairy, scary and tiny. They lived 500 years ago, cursed by the evil Spectar because he was jealous of their music and celebrity.
So he cursed and turned them into ugly little grimps, to be banished from society for eternity. Until 500 years later their friend and wizard, Magic Alex found a temporary spell to change them back to humans, but from only sunset to sunrise. The Grimps in some way is his tribute to his hero’s in music and had fun by writing subtle references to the history of rock n roll in the stories and names given for the characters. To go a step further, Sirgiovanni hopes to have many musical pop icons and contemporary celebrities as voiceovers of the characters for the show. Some that have already shown interest are: Peter Noone, Keith Emerson, Mickey Dolenz, Todd Rudgren, and Eric Burdon. In addition to the show, Sirgiovanni intends on producing original rock n roll music to be presented to the public as The Grimps. Working with Mr. Sirgiovanni on the music is Ron Alexenburg, former President of Epic & CBS Records. He’s responsible for launching acts such as, Michael Jackson, Meatloaf, Boston and The Black Eyed Peas. The Grimps theme song called “We’re The Grimps”, was written and recorded by Ron Dante & Freddie Cannon. For more information, visit www.thegrimps.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Ghosts of August

Since forming in 2007, the Metro-Detroit based band, Ghosts of August, is comprised of Dave Holowchak (vocals), Paul Delmotte (guitar), Steve Leemgraven (guitar), Terry Freers (Bass) and Kenny Leemgraven (drums).  The band has worked tirelessly to develop and promote the idea that impacting many fans starts by giving, one fan, music so infectious that it has to be shared with others. “Our sound and songs are meant to connect with the audience on a deeper level,” states Holowchak, “but we also understand that there is a fine line between creating art-for-art’s sake and coming up with songs and material that have commercial appeal.” Ghosts of August’s massive hooks, crushing instrumentation, creative introspection and evocative lyrics are a perfect balance between art and appeal.  Ghosts of August’s debut single “Disease” followed by their current hit single “Scars” has impacted active rock radio stations and has been supported by an aggressive touring schedule. There self-titled album is available for streaming and purchase as well as is accompanied by a limited edition pre-album EP. Additionally, the complete self-titled freshman album is currently available and was engineered, produced and mixed by Martin Bak at SLR Studios in Windsor, Canada.  For more information, visit www.ghostsofaugust.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Metal Band Janus

Hard Rock Band Janus experienced great success with their 2009 debut album, Red Right Return, but it was not until the release of the band’s new album, Nox Aeris, was it to be discovered how far they’ve come. That musical revelation is the self-produced, Nox Aeris, which debuted on March 27 on REALID Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group).  The first single, Stains, is already getting spins at WIIL (Chicago), KPNT (St. Louis), WBUZ (Nashville), WJJO (Madison), WWBN (Flint), KHTQ (Spokane)as well as Sirius-XM’s Octane and Hard Drive XL. Their hit single, Stains, explores what can happen when you don’t follow your heart, the marks left on your spirit when you become someone you’re not. In 2012 touring news, the band’s first round of tour dates was with Chevelle and Middle Class Rut with additional dates being announced regularly. The record’s title, which is Latin for “night air,” comes from the 14 Century, a period where a third of the European population was killed off by the plague. Then, people believed going outdoors at night would cause them to succumb to the Black Death. While writing Nox Aeris, Janus found this idea to be an apt metaphor for their own journey, preconceived notions of their own being flipped around as they became a bigger, more established band since the release of Red Right Return. Nox Aeris reveals who Janus is and what they’ve gone through. Red Right Return came out in September 2009 on REALID Records and spawned the Top 10 Active Rock hit, Eyesore. They spent months on the road touring with Chevelle, Sick Puppies, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Halestorm, Five Finger Death Punch and Alice In Chains. Janus also sold-out numerous headlining shows of their own, appeared on MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” and performed in the biggest rock festivals in the U.S. For more information, visit www.janusmusic.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Metal Band I Am The Trireme

Few bands can match the ferocity and sheer brutal combination of melodic death and vile symphonic black metal that I Am The Trireme (IATT).  Hailing from Philadelphia PA, IATT bring forth a relentless, fast paced, crushing wall of blackened brutality and haunting melodies. Listeners can expect to hear a more searingly dark, aggressive blend of brutality and purely sinister blackened metal, that is sure to leave them foaming at the mouth.  For more information, visit www.facebook.com/iamthetrireme

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Joseph James

Joseph James is a stand-up comic and comic book writer. As a stand-up comic he has been performing regularly at comedy shows with renowned comedians who have appeared on The Tonight Show, The Howard Stern Show, Last Comic Standing, Half Hour Comedy Central Specials and WWE. He has also appeared on Troma's Edge TV and runs The Rodney Kings of Comedy Show that occurs approximately 10 times a year in Staten Island, which will be expanding to areas outside of the Island as well as to become a part of special events and house parties.  In addition to being a stand-up comedian, Joseph has also co-written (with Scott Meaney of Constellation Park) the comic books Pee Pee Face & Super-Bee as well as the Freak n Balls starring ECW wrestler Balls Mahoney and Freak n Maniacs starring former WCW Hardcore Champion Crowbar. For more information and to access all of his comic books/comedy schedule, visit www.monkeypantscomics.com .

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Musician Rat Skates

Rat Skates founded, composed, toured and managed Atlantic Recording Artists Overkill as well as is a veteran drum instructor and clinician. Since 1983, he has experienced and built many artistic and business skills essential to independent filmmaking: Writer, Videographer, Audio Engineer, Production Designer, Editor, Graphic Artist/Animator and Actor. He has written and produced projects for Fortune 500 companies, record labels, multi-platinum recording artists and the performing arts as well as acquiring extensive business management skills as the Operations Director for Home Depot USA.Rat is currently a guest appearing on A&E Television/Biography Channel documentary programs. He speaks frequently on radio and in-person to many different organizations about issues such as addiction/recovery, culture/youth and art. He owns and operates Kundrat Productions LLC, a New Jersey-based production studio. Receiving over twenty-one theatrical screenings in eight countries, including six awards and Pay-per-View broadcasting, Skates latest film projects include: Welcome to the Dream (2012- in production), Get Thrashed (2008- Warner Bros. Light Year) and Born in The Basement (2007-MVD Entertainment Group). For more information, visit www.ratskates.com.