ROCK:
Host: Jenny DeHuff
A native of New England and a 2005 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Jenny DeHuff has been part of the Philadelphia media landscape for the past 15 years on just about every level of journalism. From covering cops and courts in Norristown to authoring Philly's hottest gossip column, Jenny finds what she likes to write about most is politics and navigating its murky waters each election cycle.
Judge: Tommy Joyner
Founder and engineer who established MilkBoy in 1994 as a rough-and-tumble punk and hip-hop recording studio in North Philadelphia. As head of MilkBoy’s engineers, Joyner is now responsible for production on over 100 records and demos each year, has added numerous composition jobs for film and television, and continues to perform as a drummer and side-musician both live and in the studio.
Judge: Brent Porche
Radio personality at Philadelphia's premiere rock station 93.3 WMMR. With his passion for Rock music, we have brought his expertise to the 2014 PHL LIVE Center Stage and we are happy to have him back for our 5TH season.
Judge: David Ivory
David Ivory is a GRAMMY Award nominated Engineer. Although his roots are in rock, his first big shot came from recording and working with Philadelphia natives The Roots.Together, they tracked four groundbreaking albums (Organix, Do You Want More?!!!??!, Illadelph Halflife, Things Fall Apart) that are revered by hip-hop fans worldwide.
JAZZ:
Host: Thomas Camarda
Thomas Camarda is the
Founder & Host Of Jazz It Up Philly
2016 PHL LIVE Center Stage Honoree and Award recipient
for Jazz and Blues.
Judge: Maureen Malloy
Maureen is the Jazz Program Director for WRTI. Maureen began her radio career at WRTI in 1999 while studying broadcasting at Temple University. Maureen can be heard on Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 pm to midnight.
Judge: Lovett Hines
Jazz Ensemble Director at the Clef Club has long been considered the greatest talent scout for the Philly jazz student scene. Lovett has played with numerous performance groups that include the 76th Army Band with Maceo Parker and Leonard Houston and the house band at Atlantic City Wonder Gardens.
Judge: J, Michael Harrison
J. Michael Harrison’s first radio show, WPEB’s “Is That Jazz” launched in June of 1993. In 1994 he began volunteering with WRTI as a production assistant. In 1996, J. Michael debuted his own program, The Bridge, which continues to air Friday evenings on WRTI
WORLD:
Judge: Stephanie Seiple
Stephanie Seiple is the co-founder of the Tri State Indie Awards and she currently serves as the Recording Academy Philadelphia chapter's secretary. With deep roots in independent music, she is in the front-line when helping local artists.
Host: Marilyn Rodriguez
Marilyn Rodriguez is the producer of the Ahora Si! Radio Show on Mega 105.7FM
WEMG in Philadelphia. Recently joined Phillycam where she is one of the producers for “Atrevete” . It is the first bilingual TV show of that network which airs every Thursday thru Comcast.
Judge - Daniel de Jesus
Daniel received all of his artistic training in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia PA. He attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1996 where he studied painting, graphics, drawing, and instrumental studies concentrating on the cello. After high school Daniel attended the University of the Arts and received a bachelors degree in fine arts concentrating on illustration in 2004.
Judge - Sophia Varoumas, Editor of That Mag
Sophia Varoumas is a music journalist born and raised in Philadelphia. She’s a Temple grad, with a life-long career here in the arts. She is celebrating 25 years in entertainment journalism, and her new position as circa 2022 That Mag Editor-In-Chief. She has been contributing to the That Mag since 2008.
DJ/EDM:
Host: Markee "PLEX" Terry
Markee "Plex" Terry as everyone in the industry calls him is apart of the new wave of Philadelphia music executives, he is the Co producer of the Philly hip hop awards.
Judge: DJ Casper
DJ Casper has become the official DJ for 104.7 fm (KUDK). He has toured with Eddie Hustle Clement (aka Butter) and the late Gerald Levert on the Live Vibe Tour
traveling as far as Europe and South America. DJ Casper has launched his own independent label - Caspaws Music Group.
Judge: Rob Schwartz
I Own Content Galore!! CEO - iFame TV, WHOMAG Multimedia (Roku, Apple TV, Cell App), & Director of Dancin On Air (Fuse) - WHOMAG/SONY Orchard Music Distribution
Judge: Jimmy DaSaint
Jimmy DaSaint has been in the front line of Philly Hip Hop arts, culture an lifestyle. He is the Producer for the Philly Hip Hop Awards. Jimmy is also the Vice President for Urban Music at Ruffhouse Records and a promoter for Live Nation.
COUNTRY/FOLK:
Host: Lorraine Ballard Morrill
Loraine Ballard Morrill is currently News & Community Affairs Director for iHeartMedia's six Philadelphia stations. They are Power 99 FM, WDAS FM, ALT 104.5 FM, 106.1 The Breeze, The Gambler 1480 and Q102.
Judge: Brian Cronin
Brian is the Publisher of Philly's top monthly music publication, Origivation since '07 which was relaunched as THAT MAG. In addition he is an artist manager, events promoter, Ambassador to the Ultimate Networking Event and National Guys Night Out and Vice President of his local BNI Group.
Judge: Justin Nordell
Justin Nordell is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Folk Song Society. PFS has acquired international recognition and local acclaim through popular programs such as The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Fall Fling, Spring Thing, and Cabin Fever Festival.
Judge - Jeff Kurkjian
Co-Host of The Andie Summers Show on @925XTU in Philly. Syracuse/WJPZ Alum. MD Native
WXTU is a commercial FM radio station in Philadelphia. Owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, the station broadcasts a country music format.
GOSPEL:
Host - Bishop Robinson
Bishop James Darrell Robinson of Yesha Ministries at 23rd Street and Snyder Avenue
Judge: Dezzie
Dezzie is the Entertainment Correspondent for the Yolanda Adams Morning Show. She has also been a host for Praise 103.9.
Judge - Brother Marcus
Marcus C. Smith, known to the world as Brother Marcus is the latest addition to the Praise 103.9 line-up. He holds a Degree in Business Management from Berkeley College, a diploma in Theology from Urban Academy, Certification from the New York School of the Bible.
Judge - Carol Riddick
Carol Riddick a renaissance woman. She's a songstress, songwriter, radio show host, actress, label-owner, mentor and podcaster.
CLASSICAL:
Host: Louis Scaglione
Maestro Scaglione celebrates his 20th anniversary with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization. He has led the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra on several international concert tours, with destinations including The 1998 World Youth Music Forum in Moscow; the Czech Republic and Italy (2000); China (2002); eastern and central Europe (2004); and Brazil (2007), where they performed to sold-out venues in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Judge: Kevin Gordon
Kevin Gordan is a host at the Classicla/Jazz station WRTI. A veteran broadcaster, Kevin served as host on the classical music station WQXR in NYC for 15 years, and most recently was on the air at Classical South Florida WKCP, a station with frequencies in Miami, Naples, and West Palm Beach.
Judge: Bernard M. Resnick, Esq.
With nearly 30 years of experience as an Entertainment Lawyer working with a diverse list of clients such as Timbaland, Pink and The Rembrandts, Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. is bringing his expertise to PHL Live Center Stage 2018.
Judge: Dr. Louis Anthony deLise
Louis Anthony deLise is a composer, record producer and arranger.
He composes chamber music and arranges and produces pop records.
He holds an earned Doctorate in Composition and has taught in the music theory, composition
and jazz studies
POP:
Judge: Brian Cronin
Brian is the Publisher of Philly's top monthly music publication, Origivation since '07 which was relaunched as THAT MAG. In addition he is an artist manager, events promoter, Ambassador to the Ultimate Networking Event and National Guys Night Out and Vice President of his local BNI Group.
Judge: Steve “Mr. Mig” Migliore
Mr. Mig is one of the most versatile producers/Remixers/ and Songwriters in music today. He had his first #1 remixed record at the age of 24. The record was Le Ann Rimes’ “How Do I Live” . Other artists include Brian McKnight, Faith Hill, Hanson, Vitamin C., No Authority and many others.
Judge: Rob Schwartz
I Own Content Galore!! CEO - iFame TV, WHOMAG Multimedia (Roku, Apple TV, Cell App), & Director of Dancin On Air (Fuse) - WHOMAG/SONY Orchard Music Distribution
Judge: Bernard M. Resnick, Esq.
With nearly 30 years of experience as an Entertainment Lawyer working with a diverse list of clients such as Timbaland, Pink and The Rembrandts, Bernard M. Resnick, Esq. is bringing his expertise to PHL Live Center Stage 2018.
R&B:
Host: Dyana Williams
Dyana Williams currently hosts a weekly broadcast, Soulful Sunday on Radio One's 100.3 WRNB from 10am to 3pm. She is also the former President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy also known as the Grammys.
Judge: Carvin Haggins
A man of many different skills from a GRAMMY Award Winning and Multi-Platinum Selling Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, as well as Co-Founder of Karma Productions and Co-Creator of Forever Music. The Philadelphia native has written hit records for Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Justin Timberlake, Musiq Soulchild, and has earned a reputation for creating songs that “say something.”
Judge: Craig White
Craig White’s career spans over 40 yrs. of working on projects with artists from virtually every genre of music, including Patti Labelle, Kool and The Gang, Gerald Levert, Phyllis Hyman, Elle Varner, and many, many others. He has engineering credits on several GRAMMY nominated and Grammy Award winning projects, and is currently working on several projects in development under his Sound Doctor Productions umbrella.
Judge: Marcus Bryan
ABOUT
Rated Art, aka Marcus John Bryant, is a singer, songwriter and producer, whose versatility and international success over the years make him a well-respected figure in the music industry. He is a self-taught musician with eclectic creative instincts and works across multiple genres with major artists John Legend, H.E.R., Ludacris, Diddy and many more. His music is licensed for political and global campaigns including NBA Cares, and featured on hit shows “American Idol”, “Black-ish” and others.