About this Event
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
With the dark ethereal nature of Fiona Apple and the vibrant passion of Florence & The Machine set in a smoky jazz club, Giselle’s “pop noir” is a sultry fever dream that we don’t want to wake from. Born in Miami, FL to Cuban immigrants, Giselle eventually left for New York City to pursue music. Inspired by her family’s taste in predominantly Latin music, jazz, and oldies, in addition to her own love of classical music and pop culture, Giselle began to build a successful music career of her own. Her classical training in opera was a path that led her to meet her now producer and guitarist, Adam Tilzer, and record songs for Emmy Award winning FX comedy series Louie in 2015.
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Following her debut EP Change Me in March 2016, Giselle released her first full-length album Not Ready To Grow Up in November 2017, which marks a significant evolution for the singer and features her most honest and vulnerable music to date.
Giselle’s love of visual media is evident through her hands-on approach to the production of music videos, delightfully complementing the unique cinematic quality to her music. From ferocious belts to angelic melodies, Giselle’s dynamic vocal range and plethora of musical influences are here to prove that pop music is more than just a catchy hook.
Allison comes from a long line of storytellers. Her great-grandfather, Rubén, was a poet for the national Colombian periodical El Colombiano. Her grandparents, Soledad and Carlos, performed Latin folk songs and poetry to a captive audience at the dinner table. At age three, Allison was given a dollar store microphone that echoed and she began to sing. She has never looked back.
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Strong is a 2023 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Music Composition Fellow, a recipient of the Garden State Film Festival Rising Star Award & the Images/Imágenes Performing Arts Award from Rutgers University. She is also an alumna of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Songwriter’s Project and ASCAP’s Pop Songwriter’s Project.
In 2014, she released her bilingual debut album MARCH TOWARDS THE SUN and was featured in Diego Luna’s Fusion Network documentary series BACK HOME, filmed in her family’s native Colombia.
Allison released her second record, , in June 2023. Since then, she has had the honor of opening for Grammy & Latin Grammy Winners Jesse & Joy and LeAnn Rimes. She is currently recording her third album. Allison celebrates her Colombian heritage and was born and raised in New Jersey.
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Allison can be seen starring alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the Netflix original feature THE WEEK OF and in the hit Netflix Animated Musical Feature, LEO, alongside Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Rob Schneider and Jo Koy. She recurs as Talia Goldstein in Season Two of the Emmy-winning Amazon Series THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL and stars in the independent feature EITHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Strong’s television credits also include NBC’s THE BLACKLIST, Nickelodeon’s DORA AND FRIENDS & the PBS Kids Animated Series PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC. An accomplished bilingual VoiceOver artist with a home booth, Allison has proudly voiced various commercials and audiobooks in English and Spanish.
Hailed as “captivating” by Ben Brantley of the New York Times, Strong’s theatre aspirations began at age 9 when she became a member of the Metropolitan Opera Children’s chorus and appeared in productions of CARMEN and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. As a teenager, Strong made her Broadway debut as an ensemble cast member of BYE BYE BIRDIE. She has since gone on to perform in the Broadway cast of MAMMA MIA, while simultaneously completing her studies as a Musical Theater Major and honors student at Montclair State University. A former pastry arts student, she loves baking pies and experimenting with sourdough. She is also a paddleboarder and indoor rock climber.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and saved from destruction by concerned citizens, the William J. Brennan Courthouse housed the county courts and offices until 1966, when it was abandoned and left to crumble. After a complete restoration the building was reopened in 1985 and now houses the county’s civil courts. Today, the courthouse has regained its former glory and often showcases local arts and music in its beautiful rotunda.
Doors 6:30PM
FREE PARKING is available directly next to the Courthouse after 6PM. Parking available on first come first serve basis until full. The Journal Square PATH station is a short walk away.
Tickets
$25 advance
$30 at the door
HC Employee Discount & HC Senior Discount inquire within.
Call James Rangel at 201-459-2070 xt. 6441 or email [email protected] for more information.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
William J Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, United States
USD 25.00