Alicen Ragonese
Ali is a passionate vocalist who has been performing professionally with bands for the past 10 years. She holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Rowan University and an MM in Music Education from Temple University. Her performance experience ranges from classical music to contemporary pop and hip hop. Ali loves using her voice to connect with the audience, and can’t wait to party with you!
Nate Butler
Many of you remember Nate from the 2016 season of THE VOICE. He was on Adam Levine’s team and made it to the Top 24. He joined The Exceptions wanting to enhance his craft and has added a tremendous presence to the band. Nate’s sultry voice and entertaining is second to none, and you can truly hear and feel the influence that our late Gary Briglio has had on him, adding even more soul and presence to an already captivating, soulful sound.
Matt DiMarino
Matt DiMarino is a musician who is involved in a wide range of the entertainment landscape. He has been performing live since the age of 12 when he was asked to play guitar alongside world-renowned guitarist, Tony Melendez. After earning a degree in Audio Engineering Matt moved to Los Angeles and appeared on The John Kerwin Show for four years as the house band guitarist. In addition he worked as a hired gun doing stage and session work for several artists, including Stacey Barthe (Motown) and Al Calderon (X Factor) as a guitarist and keyboardist. Most recently he headed the Billy Joel tribute, Angry Young Band, in the Philadelphia area until from 2018-2020. He is also an actor and writer. Fun face: The Exceptions played his parent’s wedding at Rosewood Caterers!
Al Demier
Al (Bass) is the newest member of the rhythm section and brings decades of experience to the band. His fusion influences are evident and obvious in his bass playing and he plays for the music, all the time. His versatility shines through night after night and he’s having the time of his life with The Exceptions!
Stefan Hojnacki
Stefan (Guitar) is one of the most talented/versatile guitar players in the business! His ability to transition from rock to pop to funk and ballads is remarkable. Always moving and smiling, Stef clearly loves what he’s doing and it shows!
Chris Scamby
Chris Scamby (Drums) is a 25 year veteran drums/percussion teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. He graduated the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1991 and Temple University with a dual degree in 1996. He’s been playing drums professionally since he was 17 and is always on point with driving the band. Just ask Phil!
John Andrelczyk
John ”A” (trombone) has been playing the trombone since childhood, and also dabbles on the bass and accordion. His talent shines with the horn section and his impeccable dress style goes unmatched! Come see John play, dance, sing, and entertain!
Bill Conn
Billa (Saxophone) also known as the life of the party can rarely be seen on the stage. Whether he is running around with people dancing, or jumping on top of the bar to jam out he is rarely stationary. Whenever Billa is not playing the sax you can catch him rapping and singing some songs that make the crowd go wild!
Dylan Anderson
Dylan (trumpet) has been in the Exceptions for almost 3 years and has been loving every moment of it. He joined the band right after graduating from Rowan University at the age of 22. He is the high voice of the horn section and is also known for jumping off stage to play in the crowd. Like Billa, he’s a guy with endless energy for the music!
PJ Keiter
PJ (trumpet) is the newest and youngest member of the band, having joined this past June 2021, and is currently studying music business at New Jersey City University. He adds yet another layer of sound to the horn section and can also be heard singing a couple of tunes!