We had the good fortune of connecting with Bill Ciaramelli and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Bill, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
So starting my own business was something I just needed to do for me.I have always been a leader and love the challenge. Starting your own business is more than that. I believe in hands on and dealing direct with the owner of the company to make your clients feel comfortable. My thought process has always been different. A little outside the box. trying to push the envelope and seeing things from a certain perspective. I see things very different than most business owners. I have watched and learned all my life and feel growth is an important thing in business something you can never stop doing.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have been playing drums since the age of 6. My love for music is something many people can’t understand and has created many challenges in my life. Today I stand tall with a company that provides some of the BEST live entertainment world-wide I took the risk and went on my own 25 plus years ago and have had some of the greatest opportunities in my life from working and performing with artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers), Queen Latifah, Steve Augeri (Journey Vocalist) etc to performing for celebrity weddings such as John Cena (WWE World Champ), Robert Downey Jr. with special guest Sting & Billy Joel. I am blessed every day and always believed in myself. My band Uptown Royalty Band has just returned from performing in the Middle East for our troops. To me this is only the beginning and I always want to grow, be open minded to others but find that balance to keep control.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
A wonderful place to eat is Estefan Kitchen in Miami as I have a tribute show to Gloria Estefan, I truly admire their Entrepreneurial skills and the food is amazing. Southbeach would be the next thing on the list. Great nightlife.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So interesting question. I have been blessed to travel the world performing music. From Southwest Asia performing a concert for our troops, to the Pier Hotel in NYC, I have learned from the BEST. As my guitar player is my father….

Website: https://floridasentertainment.com

Instagram: nym_tribute_band

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newyorkminuteband

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjW8HFF3nkoTA8NFsjLN_CQ

Image Credits
Uptown Royalty Productions

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