Both together and separately, the members of The Cartells have received impressive industry awards, and played with some of the best in the business.

KARIN BARTH: Vocals, Percussion, Alto Sax
Karin played with numerous New York bands before coming to Connecticut. She was a featured vocalist with the renowned Eight to the Bar, touring with the band for four years. She recorded two albums and the video "Swingin' School" (featured on VH-1) before leaving to form The Cartells. Karin can also be heard in numerous local and national commercials.

JOE GRIECO: Keyboards, Vocals
Joe's distinctive vocal style and acclaimed keyboard work were spotlighted recently on “Natural Wonder”, critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Phoebe Snow’s 2003 release on Eagle Records. He also writes and performs music for corporate video presentations and national television commercials, notably the nationally aired spot for the Army National Guard. His original songs have garnered him praise as “…a polished and melodic songwriter… coolly passionate…” Joe is a founding member of The Cartells.  Visit Joe's personal site at:
Joe Grieco.net

TOM MAJESKY: Guitar, Vocals
Tom's guitar work can be heard on the "Blind to Reason" album by RCA recording artist Grayson Hugh, with whom Tom toured for two years. He's appeared on NBC's "Today" show as well as concert stages nationwide. Tom's original material has twice earned him recognition in Billboard Magazine's songwriting competition. In addition to his work with The Cartells, Tom is also engaged as an instructor of guitar studies at the Hartford Conservatory of Music.

WAYNE JUNE: Drums, Vocals
Wayne's dynamic drumming and remarkable 3 1/2 octave vocal range have played pivotal roles in a number of popular Connecticut bands, including The Riverside Drivers and Eight to the Bar. He has toured internationally and recorded with Blues Legend Johnny Winter, playing on Johnny's Grammy Award Nominated album "I'm a Bluesman" on the Virgin label, has made appearances with The Harvey Brooks Band, and done freelance work for such CT favorites as: Motown Review and The Black Rock All Stars. His work in  voiceover and audiobook narration  has also afforded his distinctive voice an international audience.

JIMMY BIGGINS: Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute, Percussion
Jimmy's signature sound can be heard on commercials for Diet Coke, New York Telephone, Budweiser, and Goodyear Tires. He can also be recognized on albums such as "The Blues Don't Bother Me" (featured in the Blues Brothers movie), "Live" by Jonathan Edwards, "Once a Rocker Always a Rocker" by Joe Perry, and "Avenue Blue" by Jeff Golub (of Rod Stewart fame). Jimmy has toured with James Taylor, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. 
Visit Jimmy "B" Biggins website here: www.jimmybbiggins.com

JAY WIGGIN (bass guitar, vocals) 
The latest addition to the Cartells has been playing musical instruments, including piano, bass guitar, guitar, drums, trumpet and trombone for over 30 years.
He received his Bachelor’s of Music from the University of CT, and in his 15-year professional career has graced stages across the Northeast, (including a collegiate performance at Carnegie Hall); Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, as well as touring Japan with instrumental funk/jam quartet Pimp the Cat in support of their CD release on Keni International Records. Jay has further demonstrated his musical diversity playing with popular bands of such varying styles and genres as Concrete Jungle, The Dyn-o-Myte Disco Review, Soul Syndicate, Jim Oblon Band, Granite, Garry and the Moodswingers, The Erl Shibe 5, Adios Pantalones, The Glamour Girls, Souled Out, Face Value, The Convertibles, Beginnings, The Watchmen, Revol, Ubersonic, Gringo Starr, and original adult-contemporary pop ensemble, Feathermerchants, currently recording their 3rd full-length CD on Innocent 12th Street Records and looking forward to their upcoming South African tour.
In addition, Jay is the current bassist for Nashville-based platinum-selling Epic Records recording artist Billy Gilman, and further supplements his busy schedule playing for churches and musical pit orchestras on occasion, and doing sessions for commercial jingles and corporate recordings.