Limelight was formed in the summer of 2006 by several Williamsburg area musicians who just happened to also be long-time friends. The goal for the group was to find opportunities to perform live jazz and at the same time, bring great music to the people of the Hampton Roads area.
With somewhat limited opportunities to hear live jazz nowadays, we try to perform as often as possible. We have been fortunate to have been performing in a variety of venues and have gotten great responses from our listeners.
With great musicianship, versatility and dedication, Limelight can add a Touch Of Class to any event. From performing at a Wedding Reception, Private Party, Restaurant or Club, we can enhance your event with class and style!
Holly HuntVocals |
Holly Hunt is Limelight’s vocalist. Holly and her husband, Norm (Limelight’s drummer) formed the group in 2006 with longtime friend and saxophonist Jim Harney. She also coordinates the business and performance scheduling for Limelight.
Holly Studied Voice & Musical Theater at The Boston Conservatory of Music and though classically trained, she is equally talented in many styles of music. Locally she has performed for Busch Gardens, The Old Dominion Opry and The Music Theatre of Williamsburg. While living in Nashville TN, Holly performed, sang demo’s for publishing houses, songwriters & appeared on Country Music Television. Working with artists Reese Winan, Pat Flynn, Helen Cornelius and Tom Netherton highlight her resume.
In addition to singing with Limelight, Holly is a voice-over artist and can be heard on local TV and radio. Holly resides in Williamsburg with her husband Norm and their fuzzy baby "Ella".
Norm FrigaultDrums & Vocals |
Norm started playing professionally over 25 years ago when he joined his first working band at 13. Since then he has played in just about any kind of musical situation you can think of. His list of credits is long, owing his accomplishments to his diverse background, his education and study of varied styles of music.
A lifelong student of music, he was a member of school bands and orchestras receiving numerous awards while a member, and has taught locally at the Middle, High school and University levels. Norm attended James Madison University as a music major and cites John Gunnar Mossblad, Dr. George West and Robert Jospe as major influences. Norm and Holly have been married 12 years and have a 4 legged daughter, Ella Bella.
Jim HarneySaxophones & Vocals |
Jim Harney is Limelight's Saxophonist as well as helping to run things behind the scenes. Jim has been working as a freelance musician since he was in High School in Northern Virginia. Jim attended James Madison University where he earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Saxophone Performance.
Some of Jim's musical experiences have included nearly 20 seasons at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, local and regional shows, national touring companies, cruise ships, house bands, and much other freelance work.
In addition to playing saxophone and singing with Limelight, Jim is also active as an arranger, recording engineer, clinician, and teacher. Recently, after a decision to return to school for the computer field, Jim became a web developer.
Over the years, Jim has performed with numerous groups playing all styles of music. He continues to work as a freelance musician in the Tidewater area when he is not playing with Limelight.
Steve HallKeyboards |
Steve Hall is Limelights keyboard man. Steve has been working as a soloist and with groups since his high school days in Newport News. Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in piano performance from Hampton University.
Since graduating, Steve has performed with many groups including touring show bands and local bands. As a soloist, Steve has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines as well as many years in local restaurants such as The Williamsburg Inn, The Williamsburg Lodge, Fort Magruder Inn and as a fixture in the Bray Dining Room at Kingsmill.
In addition to playing piano and keyboard, Steve teaches private lessons and works as a realtor for a local real estate agency.
J.R. ErbBass |
J.R. Erb's Bio is coming soon...