HypeMySpace.com - Text Graphics MakerRICHIE MOLINARO Lead Vocals EDDIE COLLINS LeadVocals/Percussion LEONA KOTSKO Lead Vocals/Percussion SCOTT FALLON LeadVocals/Keyboardist HypeMySpace.com - Text Graphics Maker MATT McGASKO Keyboardist GEORGE CANAVAN Guitarist GEORGE SHENOSKY Guitarist MIKE MANGANELLI Bass Guitarist DAVE BOTT Drums/Percussion HypeMySpace.com - Text Graphics Maker
Promotion/Publicity- Richie Molinaro, Eddie Collins
Creative/Artistic Direction- Eddie Collins
Musical Director- Matt McGasko
Vocal Arranger- Scott Fallon
Stage Manager- Eddie Collins III
FOR BOOKING INFORMATION CONTACT: RICHIE MOLINARO 570-455-7369 rmolinaro@epix.net
In 1951, a Cleveland Ohio disc jockey named Alan Freed, not only coined a phrase, but defined the music for generations to come with those immortal words...... "ROCK....and.....ROLL!"
Taking you on a musical journey spanning over three decades, it's a time capsule featuring the most remembered music and the artists who created those spectacular sounds......make way for...."THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK & ROLL- ROAD SHOW."
Comprised of four sensational vocalists and five multi-talented musicians (dubbed as "The Power City Band") The Golden Age of Rock & Roll" is an all-star revue, faithfully recreating the hit records, as you first heard them on your 45's, 8-tracks and the cassette tapes that became the sountrack of your life!
The show chronologically starts at the inception of rock music with it's roots in the mid 1950's, with such hitmakers as "Buddy Holly" & "Dion & The Belmonts". Flowing into the teen idols of the early 1960's with "Del Shannon" and "The Crystals." The British invasion is well represented with the English beat of "The Searchers", "Dave Clark 5", "Dusty Springfield" and more.
Capturing the feel of the mid 60's, it's a salute to motown with a "Supremes" medley. The times they are a changin' to the magic of the folk rock era, bringing to life the west coast memories of the "The Mamas & Papas." From the summer of 1967, transistor radios were blarin' with the latest top 40 hits from "The Turtles" and . as the sixties come full circle, we turn up & get turned on by"Vanilla Fudge" and it's the dawining of Aquarius with a texan, named "Janis Joplin."
The show moves to focus on the 1970's with hitmakers like "Three Dog Night" and "The Doobie Brothers." To the days of mirror balls and studio 54, with "Donna Summer" and "K.C. & The Sunshine Band."
"THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK & ROLL - ROAD SHOW" is a high energy presentation, combined with music and unique personality, enhanced by state of the art sound reinforcement and lighting. Guaranteed with mass appeal for all ages. So...dust off your poddle skirt, get out that nehru jacket and slip on those platform shoes ..... LADIES & GENTLEMEN ....it's "THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK & ROLL."
As a high school teenager in 1966, Richie Molinaro enjoyed national success with his band "Ognir & the Night People." Their top 40 chart song, "I Found a New Love" was released on Warner Brothers Records. Molinaro appeared on Jerry Blavat's "Discophonic Scene", "The George Woods Show" and concert performances with "Freddie & the Dreamers." The act evolved into "The Cartunes" and in 1968 they were signed by Tommy James' label, Roulette Records. The results were the hit single "Keep the Fire Burin." The 1970's & 80's groups saw Richie fronting acts such as , "The Brotherhood" and "Silk" in Northeast PA. During the 1990's he teamed up with fellow bandmate Lou Acri and regularly performs as "Riche Molinaro & Mr. Lou." Molinaro more recently hosted the TV show "Your Life" on WYLN eminating from Hazleton, PA.
Between the evolution of Rock Music & Beatlemania, at age five Eddie made his first recording in a Philadelphia studio and soon after set his sights on the drums. By the late 70's he was touring nationally with "The Drifters." Collins performed with a number of rock, show and oldies groups such as "Sheriff Jones","The Mudflaps", "Ryze" and "Ricky & the Rockets. In 1983, he traded the sticks for a radio microphone under the guise of "Mr. Ed", as air personality for stations WHLM,WMGH, WSPI, WMGS and others. The 90's brought Eddie back to the stage as front man/bass guitarist for "The Rocket 88's".Currently, he performs with an acoustic trio "The Fat Cats",and has been also active in concert & talent promotion aassociated with over 75 national artists including "Ray Charles", "Bobby Vee" and "The Angels."
Singing since her teens, Leona Kotsko is a versatile performer and vocalist who has entered many forays of the entertainment industry. During her career she toured with the Florida based show bands "Savvy" and "Showboat." Kotsko's travels found her residing in Cleveland, OH. Singing on voiceover recording sessions, resulting in radio/TV commericals, and jingles for national advertisers. Later she worked in the Catskills and Caesar's Resorts with the act "Autumn." In recent years, Kotsko was the driving force fronting the progressive/classic rock sound of "Hocus Pocus." She has also performed in broadway musicals presented by the Greater Hazleton Philharmonic Society.
Starting out as a keyboardist at age 13, Scott Fallon soon found himself caught up in rock & roll mayhem, playing keyboards and adding his vocals abilities to groups like "Yesterday", "FX", "Onyx" and "Hocus Pocus." A gifted vocal arranger, he has lent his talents to structure intricate harmonies for large scale production shows such as "Gene Morrison's All-Star Revue", and "Grand Fun Alley" to name a few. Fallon has enjoyed the opportunity of sharing the concert stage with British Rockers "Uriah Heep."
A multi-talented musician, who hails from a musical family, Matt McGasko has performed with numerous well recognized regional acts in Northeast Pa., since the early 1970's. McGasko has been featured on recordings with "Museum", "Matt & Brian" and Nashville country artist "R.J. Coltin." Matt's travels saw him working aside big league names such as "Herman's Hermits" and "The Grass Roots." He has been active recently scoring music for regional theatrical
presentations, such as the musical "Tommy", and provides keyboard
instruction for intermediate and advanced students .
A veteran of Northeast Pa. rock bands since the early 1960's, George graced many stages over the years. Early days found him with "The Chevelles," "The New Breed" and "Paul Broody and the Hazletones." The 1970's saw performances with Bloomsburg's "Pendulum" and the hard rocking "Mantis," a popular favorite on the Pa. college circuit. George showcases his talents on a prized 68' Gibson SG guitar and is a car enthusiast who loves to restore classic autos.
With a playing style diverse as the extensive collection of bass guitars he possesses, Mike has performed as a freelance artist and with many bands such as "Meridian" and "The Herman James Band," A club faovrite in northeast and central Pa. During the 1980's, Mike recorded under the project name of"Unfinished Business." The result of the collaboration was a feature segment on WVIA TV's, "Home Grown Show." More recently, Mike has been performing with, "There ...and Back Again." The group has released a CD entitled "Time Cures Everything" with proceeds of sales from the disc benefitting the American Cancer Society.
Marching to a different drummer, Dave's humble beginnings started within the ranks of the "Highlanders Drum & Bugle Corps." He soon switched his rudiments to a rock beat. During the 1970's he drummed with an Elvis tribute band and the Disco dance band "Eastwind." In the 80's he was pounding out the backbeat for the groups "Wizzard." "No Pets Aloud," and the oldies revival act "Locomotion." Dave's next venture into the 90's was teaming up with the highlypopular groups "Small Town" and "Hocus Pocus." Bott has been fortunate to work aside rock legends "Steppenwolf." "The Outlaws" and "Kix."
THE GOLDEN AGE of ROCK & ROLL we started posting more "Evro Music" videos on YouTube. A lot of new songs are up. We recorded them on a cell phone, so the audio isn’t great. Here's the link, http://www.youtube.com/user/EvroMusic1 tell us what you think and leave us a comment on MySpace or YouTube. Peace out and have a good day! - EVRO
THE GOLDEN AGE of ROCK & ROLL we were recently featured on the ABC network and we are trying to promote our first full length album self titled EVRO. Check out the video and leave a comment to tell us what you think. Just warning you that the sound on the video isn’t the greatest quality but you can listen to the same songs on our MySpace page. Tell others! Thank you and have a blessed day!
Janelle [vocals] Matt [guitar] Brian [bass] Chris [drums]
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