Little Paradise is a Pat Benatar experience unlike any other. The band includes all star musicians from the Northeast. Each player brings a high quality sound and unlimited energy to the stage, creating a show that must be seen. Fans of the band watch in excitement, as Little Paradise fills the stage with the music of one of the greatest female singers in the world of rock.

Cathy DaPrato

Cathy was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and has 28 years of performing experience. She can sing anything and sound exceptional, while bringing phenomenal energy to her performance. Gaining much of her experience as the lead singer of RUBY FAITH AND THE WAITING WORLD, (an original band with a hit CD in Europe and a number one song on the MP3 charts). One of the many highlights of Cathy's career was performing live with Meatloaf. She has in recent years utilized her talents for noble causes and has written songs for such charity organizations as “Kids Against Cancer” and “ Defenders of Animal Rights.” Cathy is at her best with Little Paradise, awing audiences with her incomperable impersonation of Pat Benatar.

Kiri Curbelo

Kiri is a multi-talented artist and her passion for performing can be heard and seen at every show. She is influenced greatly by her musical family. She studied music theory, piano, voice, and synthesis in several conservatories in N.Y. while working as a recording artist. Kiri began touring internationally with several bands including THE WILD DREAMS BAND, who opened for the Ramones. She's played with different tribute acts including STICKY FINGERS, and is now truly in her element with LITTLE PARADISE.

Vic Ruiz

Vic began playing drums at a very young age. His interest in all styles of music has made him a well-rounded player. Performing since age 13, he has traveled the U.S. and abroad. Vic has also recorded in Nashville with John Lennons engineer Roy Cicala. As the original drummer for The Soft Parade, Vic toured extensively for close to a decade. His vocal ability is a great addition to the skill and impeccable timing that drives the beat of LITTLE PARADISE.

Matt Troyano

Matt is a stylistically versatile guitarist with eclectic musical tendencies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from William Paterson University. He has shared the stage and toured with many national acts like KANSAS, CLARENCE CLEMMONS, MARSHALL TUCKER, and THE ASSOCIATION, as well as recorded with legendary artists like BADAL ROY (MILES DAVIS). Matt’s intense live performance is an experience not to be missed with LITTLE PARADISE.

Jake Asbury

Jake spent his teenage years rocking bass lines in garages, basements and public school auditoriums in central New Jersey. His bass sound and rhythm, in lock step with the drums, formed the foundation for the acid jazz band BABY’S NICKEL BAG and R&B funk act JUSAGROOVE, both based out of Burlington, Vermont. Jake has also collaborated on several studio recording projects. Stepping in as Bassman for LITTLE PARADISE is Jake’s triumphant return to the stage and his rock roots.