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Rosen strikes a new chord Idol alum has musical match venture musicians he knew for the work. “That’s kind of when the More than 14 years after cap- idea hit me,” Rosen said. “Why turing the hearts of America as limit it to just studio work a top 24 finalist on “American when we have so many Long Idol,” Calhoun High School Island venues in need of musialumnus Robbie Rosen is giv- cians and singers?” What began as a behind-theing back to the Long Island scenes effort to connect producmusic scene in a personal way. A little over 14 months ago, ers with vocalists soon grew the Merrick native launched into a full-fledged platfor m. Rosen said it took OneStopVox, a seronly a few weeks vice that connects for the concept to clients with the become reality, and right perfor mers it didn’t cost him for any occasion. anything to get Whether it’s a jazz started. He began vocalist for a resreaching out to diftaurant, a highferent venues to energy band or DJ assess their needs for a lively venue, and connect them or a ballad singer with the right talfor weddings, ent. Rosen takes a perRoBBIE RoSEN Today, Rosen’s sonalized approach roster of about 100 to match each event clients performs at restaurants, with the ideal talent. After his “Idol” run, Rosen clubs, corporate events and became involved in nearly more. His first client was forevery facet of the music indus- mer “Idol” contestant Alessantry, especially recording vocals dra Garcia, and the list has and writing songs for produc- since included fellow alums ers of electronic dance music. Kara Samantha, Christian Often, those projects weren’t Guardino and Christian Padathe right fit for him personally. van, Grammy-nominated Latin Some called for a different style artist Frankie Negron, and or even a female vocalist, so he Phantom of the Opera Broadb e g a n re c o m m e n d i n g a n d way star Eric Anthony Lopez. booking other singers and CoNtiNueD oN pAge 20
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Nicole Hollings and Defense Attorney Robert Schalk pled not guilty at her arraignment on July 25.
Hollings takes leave of absence Emailed letter to area families cites ‘personal issues’ By BRIAN KACHARABA & JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo of Herald Community Newspapers
Sanford H. Calhoun High School Principal Nicole Hollings announced that she will be taking a leave of absence effective immediately, according to an emailed letter sent to the families of high school students. The Herald received a copy of the letter of Aug. 5, which was written a little over a month after Hollings, 52, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident in Rockville Centre, according to village officials. Hollings pleaded not guilty to the charges at Nassau District Court in Hempstead on July 25. She returned on Aug. 7, where
it was revealed that she had a blood alcohol content of .25, which is over three times the legal limit in New York. She had her driver’s license suspended and faces three years of probation and up to 32 days in jail. In the letter, Hollings wrote that she will be taking the leave “for a period of time as I navigate the personal issues I am facing.” She added that being the Calhoun principal is “too important a job for any distractions to detract from its mission — to serve our children, families, and staff with complete dedication, and focus.” Hollings, who was about to enter her 12th year as principal, stated she “will work closely with my re placement to CoNtiNueD oN pAge 11
t’s about taking the incredible artists I’ve met and giving them a stage, literally.