Some of his hobbies are weightlifting, running, and collecting sneakers. He has over 15 pairs of sneakers and is still collecting. He mostly collects Nike brand but will get anything that has some crazy colors to it. He does not limit himself to one style of clothing. He enjoys wearing the bright colors, but will also wear black and dark blues. He does not categorize himself and can get along with anyone he meets. He is very family oriented and views his closest friends as an extension of his immediate family. He enjoys playing baseball but watches UFC (ultimate fighting championship) and boxing.
Elias L. Santana was born in Manhattan, NY and moved to Florida at the age of six. In middle school, he began to notice his interest in music when he took chorus. Following four years of choir in high school he majored in music at what was then Indian River Community College. He studied under talented professors and took voice lessons for two and a half years. Like many during their college years, Santana hit a dry spell where he was not sure what he wanted to do. After taking a year to reflect, he was led to join the worship team at King's Church. Currently he is a frequently called upon soloist - The Beginning of the End is perhaps his best work. Elias hopes that someday he can share his voice with the world and make a difference musically.
Bart Mazzarella is a career broadcaster with 40 years as an on-air radio personality. He has also worked in TV sports for an NBC Hartford affiliate and ESPN. He is currently in business development for Christian FM and is a leader in his church at First Church of God in Vero Beach, Florida. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for forty years. Together they have two sons and seven grandchildren.
We can't show you all of the real band that created the music for both the song "End of the Beginning" and our video "3". Their work was done in a studio and they're very shy! However, we can show you the members of our Virtual Band (you may have noticed that none of the instruments were plugged into anything). They worked really hard in 96+ degree Florida sun for the video. They're real musicians - and all local to Vero Beach.
Vocal Artist: Elias Santana
Produced and Arranged by Brian Slawson
Engineered and Mastered by Pat Bautz
Musicians:
Brian Slawson - percussion
Patrick Bautz - drums
Kerry Morris - bass
Shain Honkonen - guitar
Kelley J. Coppage - piano
Background vocals - Jane Bautz
Lead Guitar - Dane C. Markel
Keyboards - Kelsey Grabach
Drummer - Caleb Dixon
Bass Guitar - Kaden Hansen
Brian - Kelley - Pat
Rest of Cast:
Man Walking - Dave Rico
Doctor - Dr. Val Zudans
Patients - Calista and Trista Milliman
Crew:
Michael Lopresti - Director, Director of Photography
Janet Stewart - Script Supervisor
Anthony Gonzalez III - Lead Camera
Curtis Nowak - 2nd Camera
Ann Kentees - Production Audio
Admin:
Sue Thielke - Framework Productions President
Kelley J. Coppage - Director of Music
Monica Wellmaker - Administration
Jim Deering - Driector of Technology
David LoPresti - Marketing
Airplane Hanger Facilities provided by:
LoPresti Aviation / Lopresti Family, Vero Beach FL
Framework Facilities provided by:
King's Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FL
Senior Pastor Frank V. Ellis
Airport Facilities provided by:
Sebastian Municipal Airport - Joe Griffin, Manager
Crowd Footage provided by:
Obsession, The Movie
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