The Acchords

About

If you are looking for New York's Top Oldies Group who emanate incredible smooth harmony then you have come to the right place. Recording Artists Tommy McManus, Vinny Pizzo and Billy Regalbuto are the vocal group sensation :
" The Acchords "

Tommy McManus, founder of the Acchords achieved celebrity status through The Clay Cole Shows, hundreds of voice-over commercials and his momentous appearances at Westbury Music Fair. He is a charismatic foundation who brings sweet sounding harmony to life in each performance.

Lead Singer Vinny Pizzo comes to the Acchords from Corona Queens where he had performed with the vocal group: " The Iridescents " . His versatility and vast experience enabled him to sing both leads and background vocals with ease.

Billy Regalbuto is the kid from Brooklyn with an extraordinary and powerful vocal range that lends brightness to the group as first tenor.

Tommy, Vinny, and Billy have appeared with Rock and Roll mega stars such as: Aretha Franklin, The Dubs, The Dell-Vikings, Earl Lewis and the Channels, Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, Willy Winfield and the Harptones, The Solitares, The Classics, The Mystics, The Passions, Buddy Holly's Original Crickets, Joey D and The Starlighters, The Duprees, The Emotions, The Shangri-Las, The Eternals and a host of others.

The Acchords were the recipients of the 2011Wildwood New Jersey Music Festival Award as the greatest and most original sounding group artists on the East Coast today for keeping the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s alive

Check out their new CDS " The Best of Times Volume I and II " and their new original hit single " My Love is True" which are now
available on I-Tunes.

Personnel

Vinny Pizzo: Lead Singer
Tommy McManus: Baritone and Founder of The Acchords
Billy Regalbuto: First Tenor

Influences

The Flamingos,, Larry Chance and The Earls, Duprees, Earl Lewis and The Channels, Paradons, Jive Five, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Danny and The Juniors, Four Seasons and many more of the greatest era of Rock n Roll have influenced The Acchords music

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 120 minutes

"The Acchords" are the #1 Oldies Group in the New York Metropolitan Area. Their performance of the 50's, 60's and 70'S Blockbuster Hits are electrifying that make the audience feel like their a part of the show. All their song selections pay tribute to the original artists and The Acchords loyal fans. Be sure you check out this fabulous group

Stage/Setup Requirements:
See Contract Rider for Details

Additional Notes:
THE FOLLOWING ARE STAGE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT OF STATE AND MAJOR EVENTS. NOTE: IF THE ACCHORDS ORCHESTRA IS CONTRACTED THE Numark or equivalent Cue Capable CD players with XLR REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED

Power Purchaser shall provide stage power distribution for band equipment. Four (4) quad boxes or power strips, supplying at least 15 amps of 110-volt power will be required. All audio is to be on an isolated electric service separate from the lighting power.
Lights Purchaser shall provide and pay for a first-class lighting system, in consultation with Artist’s representative, sized appropriately for the venue, including at least one follow spot. All lighting is to be on an isolated electric service separate from the audio power.
Sound (see attached stage plot) Purchaser shall provide a first-class professional quality sound system suitable to the venue and acceptable to the Artist.
House mixing console shall be at least 24 channels
House speakers shall be at least a 3-way tri-amped system.
Monitor console shall be at least 16 channels capable of providing three, and preferably four, discreet mixes.
Monitor console position shall be equipped with a high-quality intercom system between the House and Monitor mixing positions.
Monitor wedges shall be at least a 2-way/bi-amped system containing a 12” or 15” woofer and a 1” or 2” horn. At least four wedges shall be provided on stage (not including the mixer’s cue wedge).
(4) Shure SM58 or equivalent microphones and accompanying straight stands (74" capable)
(2) Numark or equivalent Cue Capable CD players with XLR.
Sound Check Artist requires ample time for sound check. One hour, concluding no less than one hour prior to the time doors open, should be allowed and anticipated by Purchaser. After Artist’s sound check, nobody shall touch the House mixing console, or the monitor mixing console, or any of Artist’s equipment.
Stage should be broom-clean prior to Artist’s load-in, with all cables taped and secure, lighting hung and ready to focus, and all sound equipment working and in-place. For outdoor performances, stage shall be covered and provide total protection from the elements to Artist and his equipment. Artist will not perform outdoors at temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
1. AT THE HOP
2. AULD LANG SYNE
3. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
4. BLUE MOON
5. BOOK OF LOVE
6. BYE BYE BABY
7. CAN’T HELP MYSELF/MEDLEY
8. CARA MIA
9. CHAPEL OF DREAMS
10. COULD THIS BE MAGIC
11. DIAMONDS & PEARLS
12. DONNA/WANDERER/MEDLEY
13. DO WAH DIDDY
14. DO YOU LOVE ME/MEDLEY
15. DUKE OF EARL
16. GET DOWN TONIGHT/MEDLY
17. GOOD NIGHT SWEETHEART
18. GREAT PRETENDER
19. HAPPY TOGETHER
20. HAVE YOU HEARD
21. HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL
22. HERE IN MY HEART
23. HOLD ME THRILL ME
24. I BELIEVE
25. I CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
26. I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU
27. I ONLY WANT YOU
28. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT
29. ITS ONLY MAKE BELIEVE
30. LAND OF A 1000 DANCES
31. LET’S TWIST AGAIN
32. LIFE IS BUT A DREAM
33. LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE
34. LITTLE DARLIN’
35. LITTLE GIRL OF MINE
36. MORSE CODE OF LOVE
37. MY GIRL
38. MY LOVE IS TRUE
39. MY JUANITA
40. MY OWN TRUE LOVE
41. OLD TIME ROCK N ROLL
42. ON BROADWAY
43. ONE SUMMER NIGHT
44. PLEASE SAY
45. REMEMBER THEN
46. ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
47. ROMEO & JULIET/MEDLEY
48. RUDOLF THE RED NOSE REINDEER
49. RUNAROUND SUE
50. SANTACLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
51. SHERRY
52. SINCE I DON’T HAVE YOU
53. SIXTEEN CANDLES
54. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
55. SO MUCH IN LOVE
56. STROLL LONG VERSION
57. STROLL
58. SWEET CAROLINE
59. SWEET WAS THE WINE
60. TEARDROPS
61. TEARDROPS ARE FALLING
62. TEARS ON MY PILLOW
63. TEENAGER IN LOVE
64. THAT’S MY DESIRE
65. THIS IS MY LOVE
66. THIS MAGIC MOMENT
67. TILL THEN
68. TONIGHT COULD BE THE NIGHT
69. TONIGHT I FELL IN LOVE
70. TRICKLE TRICKLE
71. UNDER THE BOARDWALK
72. UP ON THE ROOF
73. WHAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER
74. WHAT TIME IS IT?
75. WHISPERING BELLS
76. WHITE CHRISTMAS
77. WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN GOING ON
78. WHO’S THAT KNOCKIN’
79. WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE
80. WHY DON’T YOU BELIEVE ME
81. YOU BELONG TO ME
82. YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW
83. YOU NEVER CAN TELL
84. YOUNG GIRL

Experience

2006: 50 gigs
2007: 65 gigs
2008: 70 gigs
2009: 75 gigs
2010: 64 gigs
2011: 90 gigs
2012: 95 gigs
2013: 20 gigs (so far)

View Complete Calendar

http://www.theacchords.com/Schedule_Red_Templete.html

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