The Park Avenue Orchestra - Vocalists

The latest sensation on the music scene; Nelia Janik, from the country of Germany. Nelia has made many strides in the music industry in her transition to America. Besides being a model for several top magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Maxim and FHM, she has managed to amaze her following with her vocal instrument . Speaking Five different languages has also allowed Nelia to branch out into areas of music her competitors can't reach. She is a natural on stage and sure to captivate you with her sound and charisma. She is currently teaching language to kids as well as in the studio recording her latest release to the public. World traveled, yet humble, she brings joy with every song she sings.

Rickey Rainbow; born a native of Chicago Illinois. He grew up emulating the sounds of the late great Michael Jackson and the American Motown sound. His talent began to escalate at a very rapid pace. At the age of 14; he was on stage touring and entertaining through a high level of professionalism. As he began to fine tune his skills; he received a call from New York asking him to write musical charts for some very talented artist in the music industry. He moved and lived in New York for several years were he met and worked with many current stars.
Rickey moved back to Chicago to start his own writing and recording company; C.Rain Productions. He received an opportunity from London, England to be a staff producer and writer for Wam Records. This move elevated his profile and allowed him to write and produce for several name acts. For a period of five years Rickey scored a number of songs and five top ten hits in the UK. He also was nominated for a Grammy for best Album and Producer for the Reggae group Aswad. Album; Big Up!
Today; Rickey is writing, producing and managing his own acts from Chicago via London. He has been recognized in the musical entertaining industry as one of the best male vocal performers in the Chicago Land Area. Through his high level of talent; Rickey continues to strive to be the best in his field. With high expectations of himself as a professional performer; he captivates the audience with enthusiasm and excitement with each and every performance.

Stephanie Rogers is a singer and actress in Chicago. She has been singing with Chicago area orchestra's for over ten years. She holds a degree in theatre from Northwestern University. Stephanie has been featured on many albums, two of which are original cod's of her own music on the Indie Label, Hip chick Records. She has been performing with the Park Avenue Orchestra for three wonderful years.

Lisa Pappas has been performing on stage; acting , singing and dancing since elementary school. Lisa has appeared in numerous musical theater productions, performing at Six Flags Great America Gurnee Illinois, Busch Gardens Tampa Florida, and Odyssey Cruises, & Spirit of Chicago Cruises in Chicago. She has made several radio appearances in Los Angeles for her recording "Beautiful Lies" Whether Working as a soloist or fronting the Park Avenue Orchestra, Lisa puts her heart into each of her performances by creating the perfect romantic mood with her smooth jazz singing or heating up the dance floor with electrifying soulful dance music. Lisa brings the prefect combination of edge and elegance to your special event.

Kathie Mills has worked with some of Chicago’s best event orchestra’s over the past 17 years. As a singer/songwriter she wrote the theme song on Music For The Heart, a collection of original music for children, benefiting the Children’s Heart Foundation. In 2002 this CD, which she co-produced, made it all the way to the semi final round of consideration for Grammy nomination in the children’s music category.
Kathie is currently preparing to launch her songwriting company, CreativeGirlProductions and working on her 1st CD of original music. In addition to working with the wonderful Park Avenue Orchestra, Kathie is also a vocalist in the music ministry at Bodhi Spiritual Center in Chicago.