MEREDITH SEIDEL DUO
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Meredith has become one of the most sought-after performing artists in the greater Washington-Baltimore region. Following an early stint in Hollywood during which she was featured in a national commercial, and after a string of similar experiences-including being offered a spot at the prestigious American Academy of Arts in New York- she returned to Maryland to focus on her love of music and her musical career and to accept a position as lead singer in the popular band “High Society.” She appeared with the group for nine years, often at some of the region’s most high-profile events-including hallmark galas and prestigious special events. She gained acclaim for her performance at an inaugural ball for President George W. Bush.
A professional musician and performer involved in many solo and group projects in the DC Metro area. His sophisticated skills, combined with his relentless versatility in repertoire, have allowed him to maintain an active career as a keyboardist, guitarist, producer, arranger, studio musician, teacher, vocalist, and DJ.
In the DC Metro area, Ro has performed at the U.S. State Department, British Embassy, Inaugural Balls of Presidents Bush and Obama, Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Blues Alley, and Spirit and Entertainment Cruises. He also has played at many outdoor festivals, including Wine in the Woods in Columbia, MD, with Damon Foreman & Blue Funk as the headlining act for many seasons.
Ro has served as musical director and sideman for such acts as Mannekin, The Platters, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, Heatwave, Margo LeDuc, Tom Crosby, Phil Flowers & a Tough Act to Follow, Leather & Lace, and many more. Recent original collaborations include artists like Amij, Meredith Seidel, and Susan Faucon’s Wammie Award Winning ‘Killer Stilts’.
Ro has traveled to perform gigs with Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line. He also has done shows in Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Dubai.
Career highlights include sharing the stage opening for Jeffrey Osborne, Al Green, The Whispers, Kool and the Gang, Chubby Checker, Night Ranger, and Twisted Sister, to name a few.