Death Is My Curse

October 31, 2014  /  Webmaster

Inspiration comes in many forms as does art. When these two forces collide, you get passion and creativity and that can create some major sparks! You are about to embark on a journey inside the mind of a madman.

Influenced by The Cursed Man novel, Kristine Rommel felt a connection to the story that had her exploring her darker side, and it lead to the writing of lyrics that fully displayed a powerful message that captures the essence of the novel perfectly. Realizing the lyrics called for some dramatic, inspiring music she called on her friend Mike Trapp. Also known as The Alien, Mike pieced together a hard rock tune fused with breathtaking choruses that is packed full of powerful guitar riffs that are both heavy and catchy.

The music is top notch, and at times breathtaking with how well it blends with Kristine Rommel's vocals. With music and vocals done the two realized they needed one more artist to complete the song. John Jones a.k.a. RAK 47 was called upon to show his skills with sequences of rap that are multilayered and seem to penetrate the psyche of Alister, the madman who believes death is in love with him in The Cursed Man. He adds an impressive style that is both unique and loaded with talent, crossing genres seamlessly.

You'll find yourself singing along with the catchy vocals and strumming along to the rhythms long after the song is over. But don't keep it to yourself. Share the video with your friends and support these very talented artists and allow the madman to tell his story...

Kristine Perfoms National Anthem At The USS Intrepid

December 14, 2013  /  Webmaster

Last Friday, Dec. 7th in NYC on the pier next to THE USS INTREPID, Kristine Rommel performs the NATIONAL ANTHEM while survivors from the Pearl Harbor Attack look on and sing the words along with her.... The American heroes were awarded pins during the ceremony for their service.


A truly humbling experience for all...

Veteran Shows Her Appreciation By Singing The National Anthem

July 01, 2013  /  Webmaster

By Chris Reber

July 01, 2013 - 12:00 AM
Pocono Record Writer

Most singers would be nervous about performing the national anthem before 40,000 people. But for Coast Guard Chief Kristine Rommel of Effort, singing the national anthem in uniform before huge crowds is easier than singing before one person.

Rommel says singing is a way to serve others, whether it's military veterans or people coping with addiction.

"When I sing for veterans, they're so appreciative," she said. "It means a lot to me."

Rommel started singing at sports events about 15 years ago. She found confidence in the fact that she was representing the military, specifically women in uniform.

"I love that I can represent the Coast Guard in that way and women in the military. It's kind of a powerful feeling doing that."

Over dozens of performances, she has crafted her own style: acapella, with a little embellishment.

"It's not really a show. It's making people feel something," she said.

But recently, she has had to turn down some requests to sing the anthem. Her schedule is just too full with a job at Morgan Stanley, commitment to the Coast Guard, her husband working as a New York steamfitter, and two kids at home — Nicholas, 11, and Lucas, 9.

Her sons join her at most performances.

"I love my children seeing what I'm doing. It's all about mentoring them to strive for anything and everything they can do."

Rommel puts just as much significance into her pop songs. Her most recent single, "The Storm," is based on a poem she wrote as a teenager to help people coping with addiction.

Growing up on Long Island, Rommel said addiction affected many people around her — close friends, foster family members and her own mother.

When her mother died in 2010, Rommel, still haunted by that addiction, was ready to share the song with the public.

"After she passed and I had the opportunity to work with this producer, I had a chance to do this because it was very important to me," she said. "It's a song that I hope will help other people."

Kristine To Perform National Anthem At Rivals For Relief

March 13, 2013  /  Webmaster

Kristine will perform the Anthem at Rivals For Relief 2013, March 24th at Madison Square Garden.

This charity hockey game features our heroes of the NYPD against NHL alumni who will sharpen the skates one more time! Rivals for Relief, presented by the Stan Lee Foundation, will raise money for the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, in support of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.