The Accidentals, Singers, Songwriters, Percussion, Virtuoso Multi-instrumentalists: Sony Music Recording Artists, The Accidentals, feature an eclectic blend of pop, bluegrass, rock, Indie, folk and classical. While only in their early 20s, this talented trio has released four studio albums and two live albums -- and were selected by Billboard Magazine as one of the “7 Top Breakout Acts of SXSW.” As world touring artists, The Accidentals have now performed over 1,000 live shows, and they played over 500 of those shows before leaving high school! For Shake, Rattle & Rock, The Accidentals will sing original songs and play multiple instruments -- guitars, cello, violins, and percussion instruments that include ordinary household items and surfaces!

Muruga aka Cosmic Clown, Drums, Percussion, Painter, Composer: The winner of multiple Detroit Music Awards, Muruga exploded to fame at the infamous original Woodstock Festival, where he was the percussionist for Tim Hardin. A life-long friend and collaborator of Dick Wagner, Muruga has recorded and toured with Weather Report, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and the P-Funk All Stars. He joined the Rainforest Band with Jerry Garcia, performing on the Grammy nominated album, Blues from the Rain Forest. Muruga engages children in exuberant rhythms. An extraordinary painter and visual artist, Muruga shares his exuberantly colorful hand-painted drums (congas, bongos, and nada drums. Photo shows Muruga with his hand-painted drums!

Miss Wensday Greenbaum, Singer, Songwriter, Piano, Guitar, Children’s Theater Director, Voice Teacher: Wensday is a phenomenal singer who can leap genres and octaves in a single bound. Whether rock ‘n roll, jazz, Broadway, blues, or even opera, Wensday stuns with her vocal talent, style, and flexibility. A powerful recording artist and Dick Wagner protégé, Wensday was featured on the Grammy ballot in nine categories. Wensday spent over ten years as Director of All Children’s Theater in Providence RI, working with children from K to 12. An actress with comedic wit, Wensday also generously donates her music and theater skills to benefit children in homeless shelters.

Jimmie Bones, Keyboards, Harmonica, Singer, Songwriter: Jimmie has been Kid Rock’s full-time keyboard player and band member, touring, recording, and writing songs with Kid Rock since 1995. In addition to his stellar career with Kid Rock, Jimmie has toured and recorded with Bob Seger, Uncle Kracker, Dick Wagner, Sheryl Crow, Hank Williams, Billy Gibbons, Mark Farner, Derek St. Holmes, and many more. A devoted father of five children, Jimmie has performed at all our Dick Wagner Fund concert fundraisers and donated his time on multiple occasions to raise money for music therapy and other programs for children and those in need.

Suzi Quatro, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar: Suzi was the first female rock ‘n’ roll singer/musician to have worldwide success -- she went on to sell 55 million records worldwide. At 14, she joined her sisters as bass player and lead singer of their all-girl band, The Pleasure Seekers. Signed at 16 by producer Mickie Most, Suzi flew to England to work with legendary songwriters, Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Her first Chapman produced megahit, “Can the Can,” went to #1, followed by multiple world-wide chart hits. In 1977, Suzi landed her iconic TV role as Leather Tuscadero in “Happy Days.” She made her London theater debut as Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun,” followed by several London West End musicals and her own one woman show. She’s an author, poet, composer, and host of her own BBC Radio 2 Series. In 2016, Suzi was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music in Cambridge, England. The acclaimed documentary of Suzi’s life, “Suzi Q!” was released in July 2020. A Hollywood feature film biopic is in the works.

Joe Bass, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Graphic Artist, Cartoonist: A witty, warm, and much-loved member of the Dick Wagner Band, Joe has also played with Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), Bad Company, Mitch Ryder, The Cars, Nazareth, and more. Joe will delight and amaze our children both on both a musical and a visual level, as he shares his extraordinary talent for drawing and bringing to life vibrant and colorful cartoon characters! Joe has generously donated his time and talent to perform for all our fundraiser benefit concerts.

Dan Hall, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Virtuoso Multi-instrumentalist, Children’s Book Author: Dan Hall’s “Story Song Creations” have engaged and delighted elementary school children for decades of musical joy, creativity, and education. Performing at hundreds of schools across the Midwest and beyond, Dan has specialized in writing collaborative songs on the spot with children. Dan has generously joined us to perform for (and with) children in our DWRTC music programs and events for children. For Shake, Rattle & Rock, Dan will perform, educate, and enjoin the children with a heartwarming combination of original and popular songs and charming stories.

Tosha Owens, Singer, Songwriter, Multiple-Award-winning national artist: With an extensive repertoire that traverses jazz, funk, rock, and blues and folk, Tosha is the soulful (and unique!) winner of FOURTEEN Detroit Music Awards in multiple categories: blues, acoustic folk, funk, classical, and Entertainer of the Year. Often called “the hardest working singer in Detroit,” Toshais most proud of being able to be “successful at doing what I love best…spreading joy through song. Tosha will share her glorious voice and a variety of music genres with the children, joined by her accompanist on piano.

Walk Like A Dinosaur, a children’s Music Video created & produced by TV/Film star Robby Benson (Beauty & The Beast) with Rock & Broadway star Karla DeVito (Bruce Springsteen, Pirates of Penzance, Godspell): A Short 3:35 second music video featuring children and babies, animated graphics and captivating music, “Walk Like A Dinosaur” is a 'Pre-historic, Earth-rockin’ song that is at once musical, charming, and educational. Robby Benson played all the instruments, produced & arranged the music, and lyrics were written by Benson & DeVito together. Robby & Karla have graciously granted us permission to include Walk Like A Dinosaur in our Shake, Rattle & Rock program! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21j-LifliyI

Sandy Gennaro, Drums, Percussion, Music Educator, Author, Public Speaker: Sandy’s extraordinary career as a drummer includes recording and touring with Cyndi Lauper, The Monkeys, Joan Jett, Pat Travers, Michael Bolton, Bo Diddley, Robin Gibb (The Bee Gees) and more. Sandy is a frequent counselor at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps, where he mentors campers on drums. He’s written for Modern Drummer Magazine and is the author of “Drum Basics,” sold both as a book and DVD throughout the world. Sandy created the music business program at The Collective in NYC, where he taught master classes and private students.

Micki Free, Guitar, Flute, Native American flute: Micki is a Grammy Winner and Five Time Native American Music Award Winner. A mixed-blood Comanche-Cherokee Native American, Micki was discovered and managed at 17 by Gene Simmons of KISS. Encouraged by Simmons, Micki joined multi-platinum R&B sensations, Shalamar, as lead guitarist and went on to score a run of Top 20 hits. Micki won his first Grammy for a song he wrote for the hit movie, Beverly Hills Cop. In his broad career, Micki has worked with Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons of KISS, Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Prince, Shalamar, Carlos Santana, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Cheap Trick, and more.

Paul Brown, Keyboards, B3 organ, Singer, Producer: Multiple Grammy winner and member of the internationally renowned band, The Waterboys, Paul Brown’s resume includes recording and performing with legendary artists Gloria Gaynor, Bobby Rush, Darlene Love, Al Green, George Clinton, Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, and more. “The common threads I bring to everything I do are passion, positive energy and absolute commitment,” says Brown. A Dick Wagner music family member and Musical Director for our concert fundraisers, Paul contributed his B3 and piano brilliance to Wagner’s last two recordings, “I’ve Seen It All,” and “In the Beginning.” Breaking News… Rolling Stone Magazine: “Waterboys’ Brother Paul Brown Launches Livestream Series with first release “Hope for Everyone, featuring Brad Whitford of Aerosmith and other rock luminaries.”

Robert Wagner, Singer, Songwriter, Guitar, Piano: The son of the “Maestro of Rock,” and our charitable fund namesake, Dick Wagner, Robert has been the lead singer fronting bands, writing, recording, and touring with renowned artists including George Lopez and Buck Cherry, for over 30 years. His soulful vocals evoke the great blues-rock singers, Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Rod Stewart, and Alice Cooper. But his greatest musical influence has always been his legendary dad, the late Dick Wagner, renowned for his searing virtuoso lead guitar, rockin’ orchestral arrangements, producing, and writing songs with Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Kiss, and more. Robert has been the featured lead singer at our Dick Wagner fundraiser concerts.

Rachael Davis, Ukulele, Banjo, Guitar, Singer, Songwriter, Music educator: Rachael describes her unique style as “Motown Banjo,” as she gracefully unites the worlds of folk, blues, pop and country. Born into a family of musicians and songwriters, Rachael was immersed in music from childhood. By age 8, she was performing with the family band. “I was learning everything I could get my hands on, and when I was 17, my father gave me his Bart Reiter banjo and taught me to play clawhammer style.” Releasing her debut album at age 20, Rachael headed to Boston, where she won the prestigious Boston Music Award for Best New Singer/ Songwriter. Davis has lent her voice to recordings, soundtracks, and video games, but it’s her intuitive and empathetic understanding of folk music, “the music of folks” as she calls it, that distinguish her songwriting and voice.

The Midtown Strings, Natalie Frakes, Katie Bruin, Julia Knowles, Cello, Violin, Viola, Music educators: The Midtown Strings is a Detroit-based musician collective of classically trained virtuosi, whose eclectic performances traverse classical, pop, rock, electronic, R & B, hip hop, Irish, and country. All music educators, as well as performing artists, the group members have performed with the Aretha Franklin Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Kygo, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Evanescence, and more. Devoted to bringing innovative music initiatives to a broad community, they’ve worked with Detroit’s Urban Stringz and El Sistema and are proud teaching artists in inner city and public schools. In 2019, Natalie Frakes was most honored to deliver a TedTalk on “Teaching Music the ‘Right’ Way.”

Hannah Jewel Kohn, Broadway star, Singer, Dancer, Actress: Hannah is currently on the first National Tour of Broadway Disney’s FROZEN! Among her innumerable Broadway and theater credits, Hannah’s favorite performances include her roles in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (National Tour), Candide, La Campana Sommersa (New York City Opera), Grease (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera) Mary Poppins (at Paper Mill Playhouse), Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, Mamma Mia (at Merry Go Round Playhouse), The Little Mermaid (Northern Stage), and Fosse/Verdon FX Promos. Hannah’s unique charm for the children will be performing the treasured songs of their childhood!

Jake Allen, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals: A unique stylist and virtuoso musician, Jake wows with his own breed of six-string wizardry, merging his exciting percussive tapping style into a music fusion that both rocks and grooves. With his multi-instrumental skills and ear for creating complete band arrangements, Jake creates live looping parts to produce the sounds of an entire band – all while performing solo. At a young age, Allen began exploring synthesizers and recording music in his father’s recording studio, taking on his own recording studio clients by the age of 15. Jake has performed throughout Europe, China, Russia, Japan, and North America. He’s played alongside Steve Miller, Stephen Bishop, The Accidentals, Andy McKee, Mike Dawes, and more. Growing up in Michigan, Allen was mentored by his guitar and songwriting hero, Dick Wagner, who influenced Allen’s ear for melodic, orchestral, and unexpected chord progressions.

Ali McManus, Singer, Songwriter, Guitar, Piano, Youth Ambassador for the Dick Wagner Remember the Child Fund & Shriners Hospitals: When you hear Ali McManus’s dynamic vocals, you’d be surprised to know her lung capacity is only 30%. Born 3 months premature and weighing 2lbs 7oz at birth, she was given a 50/50 chance to live. Now 23 years old, the Detroit born singer/songwriter has beaten the odds. A rare bone disorder has left Ali in a wheelchair since the age of 7. But Ali’s story is one of compelling talent and an indomitable spirit. Legendary producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper) produced Ali’s debut album, Unbreakable. Jack says. “She's a natural -- a true artist with old soul sensibility and a powerful message to share with the world.” Ali’s potent musical talent and personal story inspired rock star Steven Tyler to appear in her exuberant music video, Roll This Way – a joyful anthem that celebrates inclusion and diversity. In 2019, Ali was nominated for five Detroit Music Awards. In 2020, Ali was most honored to guest star twice on CBS Television’s, The Doctors TV Show, where she performed the title song from her album, Unbreakable. Ali McManus inspires us all to live life without limits!

Mark O'Connor, Composer, Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Multi-instrumentalist, performing with Maggie O’Connor (Violin, Cello) and special guest Hillary Klug (Fiddle & Buck Dancing). Mark has won three Grammys, seven CMA awards, and nine Grammy nominations. At age 13, Mark was the youngest person ever to win the Grand Master Fiddler Championships competing against all ages - amateur and professional. He remains the only person to have won national champion titles on fiddle, bluegrass guitar, mandolin, and guitar. Mark has released 45 feature albums, collaborating with legendary artists YoYo Ma, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Wynton Marsalis, Allison Kraus, Renee Fleming, Garrison Keillor, David Grisman, Michael Brecker, Bela Fleck, Stéphane Grappelli, Sharon Isbin, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Marin Alsop, Baltimore Symphony, London Royal Philharmonic, and more. He’s performed on Grammy broadcasts, at the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Grand Ole Opry, and for several U.S. presidents. If that’s not enough… Dance troops including New York City Ballet, Twyla Tharp, and Alvin Ailey have staged Mark’s lyrical American music. Devoted to music education, Mark is the author of string books, the O’Connor Method. He regularly workshops at music programs around the country, including Juilliard School, Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, and others. New York Times: “The only musician today who can reach so deeply first into the refined, then the vernacular, giving his listeners a complex, sophisticated piece of early-21st-century classical music and then knocking them dead with the brown-dirt whine of a Texas fiddle." Los Angeles Times: "One of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music -- any music – today.”