The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Hollies, Zombies, Byrds, Dave Clark Five, Gerry and the PaceMakers, Herman's Hermits, Freddie and the Dreamers, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Glen Campbel, Anthony Newly, Boyce & Heart, Carole King, Lieber & Stoller, Rado, Ragni & MacDermot, The Ramones, Johnny Kid and the Pirates, Swinging Blue Jeans, The Searchers, Early Stones, The Honeycombs.
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Vance, is a singer, songwriter and performer who has entertained audiences for many years as a solo performer and with other groups. In 1986 The Monkees recorded and made a million seller of Vance’s song, "That Was Then, This Is Now” as the theme for their comeback tour.
Vance has a sound of his own and a versatility that goes beyond the songs of one style of music, illustrating his influence by songwriters and artists spanning decades. He's known for his keen lyrical sense and perfectly arranged harmonies. His first solo CD release, "Here Goes … SOMEthing!" is a long awaited collection of original tunes he penned over the last two decades.
His recent "You asked for it, you got it!" series of single releases, "The Best of Vance," features Vance's amazing vocal and songwriting talent only heard "live" previously. Visit www.vancebrescia.com for his current single release.
Since late 2001 he has been Music Director for Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone and entertained audiences with his dynamic performance as lead guitarist. Prior to
Herman’s Hermits Vance performed as a solo artist and with bands at the top clubs in New York City including the Hard Rock Café, Peppermint Lounge, China Club and Irving Plaza.
Vance's million seller Monkees hit was the title song from a five song EP that Vance released with his group, The Mosquitos, in 1985. Vance was lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for The Mosquitos during their run in the early to mid 80s as one of the most popular club bands in the Long Island and NYC area.
The Mosquitos were known for their original songs when most other bands were doing covers exclusively. Their hard driving performances took them from Sparks, a local Long Island venue, to clubs in New York City including the Peppermint Lounge, Beacon Theater, Irving Plaza and Folk City.
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