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The Dance Mechanics
- Kings Park, NY
- Party Band
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $500 and up
Overview
Looking to kick your event up a notch and get everyone grooving on the dance floor or in the aisles? Look no further than The Dance Mechanics. These talented musicians bring the party wherever they go, offering an incredible show that will leave you and your guests in awe.
Whether you need a single musician, a 12 piece big band, or anything in between, The Dance Mechanics will tailor the performance and performers be there to give you the best event possible. With this much flexibility The Dance Mechanics can meet nearly every budget.
The full Dance Mechanics band is a high-powered 12 piece band with an incredible show. All with top notch, experienced musicians.
1 Review
I was blown away by every song they played. The energy has over the top.
Funk Band, Party Band, Dance Band
Booking Info
What to Expect
Looking to kick your event up a notch and get everyone grooving on the dance floor or in the aisles? Look no further than The Dance Mechanics. These talented musicians bring the party wherever they go, offering an incredible show that will leave you and your guests in awe.
Whether you need a single musician, a 12 piece big band, or anything in between, The Dance Mechanics will tailor the performance and performers to give you the best event possible. With this much flexibility The Dance Mechanics can meet nearly every budget and situation.
Attending a performance by The Dance Mechanics is like getting a master class in dance, funk, R&B with some rock thrown into the mix. Members of this high powered 12-piece band have travelled the world, played on numerous records. Some having had songs on the charts.
An incredible, high-powered show. A high energy 4-piece horn section, 4 terrific lead singers, and a pumping rhythm section. Top notch, experienced musicians.
From Chicago and Steely Dan to Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars the band is intent on entertaining the audience from start to finish.
Whether it’s a concert, festival, or dance club The Dance Mechanics put on a fantastic show and will have the audience hopping.
All the talented members of The Dance Mechanics have extensive musical and performance experience. Many have degrees in music from some of the most prestigious musical schools in the country. They love music, performing, and bringing an exciting performance to the audience.
About
Joe LoBianco
Band Leader & Keyboards – Musical Director
Playing since the age of 6.
BA in classical piano
Toured USA & abroad
Written or produced 20+ records
Has Billboard chart hits
Arranged for films & commercials
Award winning film director
Ty Osborne
Drums
Started playing at age 11
Jazz band at UNC-Chapel Hill
Berklee College of Music
Toured USA
Great rhythm, tasty, suberb
Bob Notto
Tenor Sax
Music Degree Hofstra Univ.
Aaron Copland School of Music
Music Educator H.S. band & orchestra
Backbone of the horn section
Glenn Koski
Trumpet
Started playing in childhood
BA in music
Taught H.S. music for many years
Gives the horn section "The Sound"
Bruce Summa
Trombone
Started playing in childhood
Jazz, marching, stage bands
Toured with Satin & Steel
The soul of the horn section
Rick Magnani
Alto Sax
Berklee College of Music
Talk H.S. band & orchestra for 26 years
Appeared with several nationally known artists
Great soloist
Tom DiOrio
Guitar, Keyboard & Vocals
Started playing in childhood
Composed & consulted music in film and on TV
Tasty rhythm guitar
The steady influence
Kevin Carroll
Vocals
Singing all his life
Has been with high profile NY bands
The voice of soul & R&B
Toni Washington
Vocals
Singing all her life
Niece of Arthur Prysock
Performed with Peter Whitem, Jarred Arsomena & Peter Duchin Orchestra
Played at President Clinton's birthday
Great voice, great show
Regina Bonelli
Vocals
3 albums of original material
Fantastic performer
Shared stage with Los Lobos, Blues Traveler, Bobby Rush, Martha Reeve
Albert Platpuss
Bass
The newest member
Additional Booking Notes
An extensive, professional sound system and lighting setup is available. Technical details should be coordinated through the band. We have a sound engineer available.
Past Booked Events
January 05, 2024 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | The Warehouse |
December 31, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Glen Cove Business District - New Year's Eve |
Set List
Some of Our Songs
Make Me Smile - Chicago
Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
Josie - Steely Dan
I’ll Take You There - Staple Singers
JoJo - Boz Scaggs
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is - Chicago
My Old School - Steely Dan
Smoke From a Distant Fire - Sanford & Townsend
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Sara Smile - Hall and Oates
Peg - Steely Dan
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Cold Sweat - James Brown
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Kahn
Brick House - The Commodores
Vehicle - Ides of March
Beginnings - Chicago
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Unchain My Heart - Joe Cocker
Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now - McFaddin & Whitehead
Long Train Runnin’ - Doobie Brothers
Low Down - Boz Scaggs
You Should Be Dancin’
Bad Luck (T-Shirts)
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Do I Do - Stevie Wonder
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Good Times - Chic
Give It to Me Baby - Rick James
Love Train - The O'Jays
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Shake Your Body - Michael Jackson
Workin’ Day and Night - Michael Jackson
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
I’ll Be Good to You - Brothers Johnson
Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Sweetest Taboo - Sade
What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Easy - The Commodores
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
I Feel Good - James Brown
You & I
Dance to the Music
(and many more)
Team
Joe LoBianco | Band Leader/Keyboards |
Tom DiOrio | Guitar/Vocals |
Ty Osborne | Drums |
Bob Notto | Tenor Sax |
Albert Plattpuss | Bass |
Rick Magnani | Alto Sax |
Glenn Koski | Trumpet |
Bruce Summa | Trombone |
Kevin Carroll | Vocals |
Alicia Patterson | Vocals |
Lynn Smith | Vocals |
Influences & Inspiration
Chicago, Steely Dan, Chic, James Brown, Commodores, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson
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