MORE THAN A BAND - IT'S A MUSIC VARIETY SHOW!
About The Dance Mechanics
The Singers
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Vocals - Kevin is an incredible showman. His nickname Mr. Soul fits perfectly. Kevin's dynamic stage personality and voice are unsurpassed.
Jada Pearl
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Vocals - Born from a musical family and it shows. Jada has her own soulful R&B sound and brings it full bore to the stage and recordings.
Nikki Rose
Kevin Carroll
Susan Maarten
Vocals - Nikki is a singer/songwriter from Seattle, Washington with experience in pop, rock, jazz, disco & funk bands. Her unique sound gives the band a different dimension. She is thrilled to take it back to the stage
Susan Maarten
Kevin Carroll
Susan Maarten
Vocals - Susan is the consummate professional. She has toured with Little Anthony, Bobby Rydell, The Trammps, and Darlene Love. She was formerly in The Chiclettes. She was a dancer and singer on Broadway productions of 42nd St and Off-Broadway for Starlight Express.
The Horn Section
Bob Notto
Rick Magnani
Bruce Summa
Tenor Sax - Bob is a graduate of Hofstra University and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College/CUNY. He was a music educator for Baldwin Public schools where he taught band and orchestra students at the secondary level for some 40 years. He has and continues to perform professionally throughout the tri-state region.
Bruce Summa
Rick Magnani
Bruce Summa
Trombone – Bruce has been a trombonist since grade school playing in marching bands, stage bands, jazz bands and toured in the early 70’s with a band called “Satin & Steel” who just had a 47th reunion concert in Vermont. Bruce is a retired salon owner and hair stylist who can now focus on a musical journey with The Dance Mechanics
Glenn Koski
Rick Magnani
Rick Magnani
Trumpet – Glenn has been an accomplished musician and performer since childhood. Glenn has spent his career teaching music in the public school system imparting his love for the craft to his students. Now retired, if Glenn isn’t with the band rehearsing or playing then we know he’s on the golf course enjoying his second passion.
Rick Magnani
Rick Magnani
Rick Magnani
Alto Sax - Rick is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. He taught band and Orchestra on Long Island for 26 years and has appeared with several national and internationally known artists, as well as many Boston and New York bands. Rick is one of our featured soloists and provides strong background vocals as well as occasional leads.
The Rhythm Section
Tom DiOrio
Albert Platpuss
Tom DiOrio
Guitar & Lead Vocals - Tom's smooth vocals add a different dimension to the band. His funky guitar licks keep the music flowing. Tom has played on and arranged numerous movie sound tracks. He is also an accomplished sound engineer.
Ty Osborne
Albert Platpuss
Tom DiOrio
Drums - Ty's true musical love is drums and percussion which he began studying when he was 11. He played percussion in concert band, marching band, and jazz band in high school. He went on to UNC-Chapel Hill and played in the marching band and jazz band there. He then moved to Boston where he studied jazz performance at Berklee College of
Drums - Ty's true musical love is drums and percussion which he began studying when he was 11. He played percussion in concert band, marching band, and jazz band in high school. He went on to UNC-Chapel Hill and played in the marching band and jazz band there. He then moved to Boston where he studied jazz performance at Berklee College of Music. He began regionally touring with a band based out of Boston. Ty now lives in Commack, NY where is an Endodontist. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and son, Nick.
Albert Platpuss
Albert Platpuss
Albert Platpuss
Bass - The newest member.
Joe LoBianco
Albert Platpuss
Albert Platpuss
Band Leader & Keyboards – Joe has been playing keyboards since age 6 and has a Bachelor’s Degree in classical piano. He has toured the country and abroad with bands and has written or produced over 20 records including hits on the Billboard charts. His song It's Not Me You Love was 36 in the country. He has also had songs on the dance cha
Band Leader & Keyboards – Joe has been playing keyboards since age 6 and has a Bachelor’s Degree in classical piano. He has toured the country and abroad with bands and has written or produced over 20 records including hits on the Billboard charts. His song It's Not Me You Love was 36 in the country. He has also had songs on the dance charts.
Along with playing on many records, commercials and films, he has written, arranged and produced music for The NY Jets, Bloomingdale’s, IBM and many others. Joe is also currently an award winning film director and cinematographer.
The Rhythm Section
Lynn Smith
Alternate Vocalist - Dynamic and versatile. Lynn puts on quite a show. She is the alternate vocalist and fills in when needed so the show is always top notch.