Exit 43 - Music

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Andy "A.J." Gundell: Vocals/Guitars/Harmonica

Andy Gundell Andy Gundell has been a professional musician for his entire career —feeling blessed to support himself and his family with his music, living his dream and making his passion his life’s work.  Along the way, he’s won 11 Emmy awards for his successes in television as a songwriter, singer, composer, and music supervisor.  His music appears on every major TV network and prominent cable channels.  He has collaborated with songwriters like the Grammy award-winning Julie Gold, and composers like Bill Cosby.  Andy’s own recordings are available on iTunes.  This group comes full circle for him, as his first gig out of college was also with a band.  He loves the record that he and Exit 43 have made—and he hopes you do, too.
Suzanne M. Sheridan:
Vocals/Guitar

Suzanne M. SheridanSuzanne M. Sheridan is a singer songwriter and guitarist who loves connecting with people through music. She has won honors in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and has sung jingles for Pepsi, Hardees, Hasbro, Texaco and others. She co-wrote the cult hit "90 Pound Suburban Housewife, Drivin' in her SUV" with her life partner, Rozanne. She performs in theaters, churches, hospitals and clubs and has fronted several rock n' roll bands in CT. Suzanne’s solo performances of her original songs have been heard in New York, Paris, England and Ireland. Suzanne teaches voice, guitar and YOUCANSING workshops.  Fueled by the Unitarian spiritual connection, this group and this music, she is honored to be affiliated with Exit 43.

Scarlett Lee Moore:
Vocals/Percussion


Scarlett Lee MooreScarlett Lee Moore is a performer and band leader who has toured Europe, Asia and   The Middle East  with a mission to promote American music around the world.   She has appeared with  Pete Seeger, Ray Charles,   Rod Stewart,  Tao Rodriguez Seeger, Guy Davis, Lily Tomlin,   Jeanie Bryson,   Jose Feliciano, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, and others.  She primarily works in the New York tri-state area with her five-member  combo, the Scarlett Lee Moore Band.   She also has a European band with whom she tours internationally.   She was twice voted Fairfield County Connecticut’s Best Blues Performer.   Scarlett has two CD releases entitled "Scarlett" and "Scarlett Blue in Belgium." 

Ed Thompson:
Piano/Keyboard


Ed ThompsonEd Thompson is a classically trained keyboard player and choral conductor.  He is currently the Music Director of the Unitarian Church in Westport where he has developed an extensive music program that mirrors a wide variety of styles and genres.  He is active as a coach, an accompanist, an arranger, composer, conductor and teacher. Thompson has appeared three times in Carnegie Hall, and has concertized in both the US and Sweden. He is a member of the UU Musician’s Network, ASCAP, and other professional organizations.