A broken red heart with black cracks and tears, overlaid with the bold text 'Emotional Damage' in red and white, outlined in black and gold, on a black background.

Introducing Emotional Damage, a dynamic 5-piece cover band hailing from the vibrant music scenes of South Jersey and Philadelphia. 

Formed in 2024, this powerhouse ensemble wasted no time leaving their mark on the local music scene with their fresh take on pop–punk, emo, and 2000s pop and rock hits.

Paula DeLaurentis – LEAD VOCALS
Paula brings her powerhouse vocals and incredible energy to the stage. A proud Taurus and Italian, Paula is a true artist both on and off the mic. When she's not singing or dancing, she works as a talented body piercer. Paula also plays piano and ukulele in her free time. Passionate about all things Gaga and fashion, Paula’s bold style and love for performance shine through in everything she does. 

Chris Kelly – GUITAR AND BACKING VOCALS
Known for his original compositions with the band No Time For Structure and captivating solo acoustic performances as Kiss Kelsey, Chris is known in the local South Jersey music scene for hosting open mic nights and doing recordings and audio mixing.  Chris brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage.  Chris has also played in original bands, and has opened for national acts such as Ice Nine Kills and Such Gold.

Joe Keating – BASS AND BACKING VOCALS
Blending his skills as a saxophonist with a background in musical theater to anchor the band's rhythm with precision, Joe is the voice of reason in the group. Joe’s game face is always ready to go, and he brings an incredible energy to every performance.

Nick Meo – GUITAR AND BACKING VOCALS
The brother to the drummer, and a self-taught musician, Nick and Jul have been honing their musical connection since they were kids. A talented software professional by day, you'll always find him singing along to every song, while playing some of your favorite guitar riffs and configuring stage lighting at night.

Juliana Meo — DRUMS AND BACKING VOCALS
With over two decades of expertise having lent her talents to esteemed local cover bands like Mischief Night, Late Last Night and Goodman Fiske, Juliana's electrifying stage presence elevates every performance. Another self-taught musician and software professional by day, Jul’s true passion is music, performing, and bringing people together to share the moment. 

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PHOTOS

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MEDIA

Song List