local talent

There's a new band that's making their way up the pop charts, whilst also solidifying their status as Bonafide pop stars in the process. They're so good, they're currently on tour with the Jonas Brothers.

Jillian Tuttle was born and raised in Utica, NY. She attended Notre Dame High School, and is currently living and working in New York City. She does social media and marketing for a health and wellness company, and got an unexpected surprise from "Live! With Kelly."

Over the years this area has produced some truly talented people and no matter what the singing reality show is, it seems there is always someone from Central or Upstate New York on it. The latest appears to be Ryan Quinn from Clinton, NY. He is one of the artists featured on the first trailer for season 10 of NBC's 'The Voice.'

One of the biggest country groups through the 80s and 90s was Sawyer Brown. This popular band actually has a tie to Utica, NY and that comes in the form of their second lead guitarist, Duncan Cameron. Cameron is a native of Utica and he was in the band from 1991-2004.

Leon and Romy are at it again! You can see the amazing duo once again on national television tonight on the CW! You can either watch live or set your DVRs as they will be on Penn and Teller's show called "Fool Us."

The Utica area has produced a number of great talents from Will Smith (NFL Defensive Player), to Leon And Romy (AGT Finalists), and more. Now one more can be added to the list and her name is Trisha LaFache.

Local author P.W. Creighton was born in California and has spent most of his life traveling all across the United States. His latest series of mystery novels is called "The North Shore" series and two of the three books are now available. The first of the three is called Bad Reputation and you can get it for free online!