- Winston-Salem, NC
- Acoustic Band
- $500 - $5000
Tony DiBianca and his Virtual Band
Overview
Looking for music? Whether a private party, clubhouse, country club or dinner dance, it’s my desire to provide entertainment making your event a success. My performance is today’s “Hi-Tech one man band” -A full sounding mix of live music and vocals with custom backing tracks
Unlike alternatives, I don't download internet tracks and watch them play like a DJ does. I play music & interact with the audience. As for my virtual band, my act is more affordable yet sounds like the real thing. I look forward to discuss how I can best meet your expectations.
I began in N.Y. went thru N.C, .Florida and now back to North Carolina. I toured N.Y. with the USO, and Europe with Peter Buhr group.
Reviews
13 reviews
Karim G.
September 20, 2025Very professional and excellent music
Very professional and excellent music
Hired as: One Man Band
Nikki D.
June 23, 2025Tony was Awesome!
What a wonderful event! Tony played the good old Italian classics for our Nonna’s luncheon!! Just wonderful!
Hired as: Accordion Player
Richard C.
February 21, 2025Great Job
Everyone loved Tony's music. He was prompt, personable, talented and professional.
Hired as: Accordion Player, One Man Band
Frank Y.
January 21, 2024Mission accomplished
Did everything that was asked of him
Hired as: One Man Band
Ken F.
December 11, 2023Perfect Fit for the Holidays
Tony was a pleasure to have at our company holiday Party.
great communication prior to set up & beautiful background music.
as Advertised!
thanks again, Ken.
Hired as: Accordion Player
Booking information
Price range: $200.00 and up
Languages: English, Italian
Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes
What to expect
- Get to know a professional musician with many years of experience whose performance, consisting of live music and vocals accompanied by tracks, is customized to fit your requirements.
- Listen to a synthesized accordion which has the same capabilities as a synthesizer. It can sound like a piano, organ, strings, and 100+ other sounds.
- Expect an extensive music library that includes jazz standards, classic rock, pop, and love songs from 250+ custom tracks.
- Expect some interaction with the audience unlike a DJ watching downloaded tracks from the internet while they play.
- Expect a performance which sounds like a band but is more affordable than the real thing.
About
My music life began in New York when I started playing professionally at 15. My experience includes playing all types of band jobs from singles to house parties, restaurants, night clubs, country clubs and yacht clubs to large formal dances. I also toured NY & NJ with the USO, and Europe with Peter Buhr jazz/swing group for 4 years.
While I started in New York, my playing continued when I moved to North Carolina then moving to Florida in 1995. My trio played country club, yacht, dance club and other venues from Bradenton to Naples.
My extensive music library includes jazz standards, light rock, pop, blues, and love songs from my 250+ tracks.
My recording experience includes a “45” with guitarist/vocalist Don Roberts, a CD with vocalist Tina Lovings, a CD with Saxophonist Jim Calabrese, a CD with saxophonist Ray Vitale, and a CD of one of the Europe concerts with clarinetist Peter Buhr group.
Details . . . . . .
No, I'm not now or have I ever been "famous" and never plan to be. I'm just blessed to have played with many fine musicians and was successful in organizing some really good groups.
North Carolina - I'm Back! playing as a single along with my virtual quartet. I am also doing some "Presentations" based on shows I produced in Florida, such as "Songs With No Expiration Date", "The Fred Astaire Song Book" and "An Evening In Roma".
Florida - Upon arriving in Sarasota, along with playing as a single, I assembled a trio with drummer Richie Calitro and saxophonist Ray Vitale. I recorded two CD's with the trio featuring Ray Vitale, one early on and one twelve years later. While playing country clubs and yacht clubs from Tampa to Naples. The invitation was accepted to play four annual jazz tours in Europe with Peter Buhr. One of the concerts was recorded and is available in Germany. Peters group also recorded a CD for each tour.
North Carolina - I played as a single up to a quartet. The quartet included fine musicians including trumpeter Chick Shelton, Drummer and vocalist Jerry Funnicello and saxophonists Dave Bragg and Jim Calabrese. Jim was "first call" for bands traveling through the state. International recording artist trumpeter Tom Browne occasionally played with the group. I recorded two CDs with Jim Calabrese and one as a sideman with vocalist Tina Lovings.
New York - Starting out at fifteen I organized a band playing local school dances and social club parties. At sixteen we joined a USO troupe stationed at Fort Wadsworth which broadened our experience performing in New Jersey and New York City. We were fortunate to have talented musicians in the group such as Tony Sotos who went on to play and record with name bands. Later I joined the Don Roberts group playing in Manhattan, New Jersey and Staten Island. Here again wonderful musicians like saxophonist Frank Pisano and drummer Arnie Kinsella who went on to play seventeen years with Garrison Keller on Prarie Home Companion, and played many Broadway shows.
Services offered
Past booked events
September 2025
18
Thursday
Campus Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Clearwater, FL
June 2025
22
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Englewood, FL
February 2025
20
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Venice, FL
October 2024
04
Friday
Cultural Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
January 2024
20
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Longboat Key, FL
December 2023
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
May 2023
05
Friday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Venice, FL
April 2023
01
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
March 2023
16
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Venice, FL
February 2023
16
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Venice, FL
November 2022
17
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
May 2022
07
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bradenton, FL
March 2022
19
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
June 2020
17
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Seminole, FL
August 2019
28
Wednesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Largo, FL
Set list
My set list varies depending on the occasion. For example a dance will have different music than an anniversary party. We will discuss what music you expect and I will customize the list based on your requirements.
Setup requirements
My equipment is based on the size of the crowd. From needing just an electrical outlet for a single amp to my powered JBL raised speakers
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