Women in Music

Local musician Bobby Digital is best known for solo gigs, duo gigs, guitar and vocals for J Haus Band, but he also sings with his wife Devin Raye. As we celebrate women in this issue, we wanted to shine the spotlight on Devin, being a mom, and about her gigs with hubby as Devin and Digital. Were you a singer prior to knowing Bobby? Singing was always a part of my life and passion of mine. There are videos of me at 3 and 4 years old singing. By the age of 5, my parents put me in singing lessons and I remained in lessons until I was about 16. I did take some college vocal classes as well. I started musical theater in 10th grade and continued that for a few years. When did you and Bobby meet? Bobby and I met at Southside Bar & Restaurant (now it is Goldy’s Gems). We laid eyes on one another at Verace (now Tellers Next Door) in 2011, but officially locked eyes and met in April, 2016, and got married in 2017. Did the fact that you and Bobby were both musically inclined have an impact on you getting together? Music definitely had an impact on us getting together. Bobby’s band, J Haus Band, was playing the night we met…they were the reason I met up with my friend that night. While they were playing we kept locking eyes. After the show we inched our way towards one another through the crowd and started talking, mainly about music. That’s how we exchanged numbers, discussing piano lessons. I don’t think we cared much about the piano lessons, I think we just wanted to be in contact. Kids? Our first child, our son Wesley, was born in April of 2018. Our daughter, Layla, was born just shy of two years later in March of 2020, right before our MNK world ended (MarriedNo-Kids). Are your kids picking up your love of music? They absolutely are picking up our love for music! They are both extremely interested in playing. If I bring them to one of Bobby’s gigs, their little guitars are in tow and they will head right to the stage, with zero stage fright, and play and sing with their Dad. I’m hoping the four of us play as a band together as the years go on. How often do you and Bobby play together? We play all year long, but gigs definitely pick up in the summertime and fall. We have been doing a lot of private parties and events, as well as wedding cocktail hours. Every now and again I sing at a wedding with the band which has been awesome… I really love doing that. What are your other interests? I am passionate about being a mother and taking pictures. Cooking is also something I really enjoy, but I haven’t been able to focus on that much in the rush-rush moments of being a parent. Where will you and Bobby be playing together this spring/summer? We will be at Henley’s Village Tavern in May and are currently working on our spring and summer schedule…stay tuned! We also have a lot of weddings coming up this season.

The LIST was thrilled to chat with Bella DeNapoli, West Islip’s own singing sensation and Top 20 finalist on The Voice!

Please tell us a little back story about your singing. I am from West Islip, and have been singing since I could talk! My parents have heavily influenced my love for music, as they are in two cover bands that play all over Long Island called “Beernutz” and “Fine Wine”. I also have had a heavy influence from my musical theatre background. What lead you to auditioning for The Voice? I have actually auditioned for the show 7 times!!! What led me to The Voice was my dream, my determination and my perseverance. Can you tell us a little about your experience on The Voice and working with Ariana Grande? It was the best experience I could have ever asked for. I learned so much about myself, my artistry and this industry. Ariana exceeded my expectations… and let me tell you, the bar was already set high! She is the best mentor and friend that I am forever thankful for. Definitely the best takeaway from the experience was the fellow contestants. Friendships built off of that show have blossomed into beautiful real life supporters. What are you doing now and where can fans go to see you perform? I am currently in LA writing music, networking and performing on the West Coast! I am also releasing an album titled “Three Letters" available on all platforms May 10th! I am so stoked and have a few shows lined up on the East Coast this May as well! What would you like to do in the future? TOUR TOUR TOUR!!! Connecting with my fans is my favorite thing to do. What are your other passions/interests? I love to ski and snowboard, and love working, running and cooking!

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