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After the music loads, you will be listening to
a collage of tunes performed by the BEST
Oldies group in New England ... "REMINISCE".
They will be performing for our pleasure at our 45th reunion.
Don't miss out, get your tickets early.
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REMINISCE is an oldies group specializing in songs primarily
from the 50’s and early 60's. The group performs both acappella and with
music accompaniment. REMINISCE has evolved from a 5-man vocal
group to its current size by combining the unique quality and love of
acappella singing with the perfect match of instrumentation resulting in the
showmanship and charisma of a live oldies band, one versatile package
pleasing a wide variety of audiences.
REMINISCE prides itself on achieving the original record sound
when performing any song. The arrangements are as close to the original
group sound as possible. This is the reason behind the group's rapid
acceptance and success as well as its faithful following. The group
currently has a 400-name mailing list and regularly sends out a bi-monthly
schedule.
REMINISCE was formed
as a 5-man vocal group in early 1987 by the coming together of 2 groups from
the Providence, R.I. and Southeastern Ma. areas. By the Spring of 1987 the
group was performing for private parties and special oldies shows. By the
Summer of 1987 REMINISCE was performing steady weekly bookings
and opening for well known oldies groups. As a 5-man vocal group its
greatest accomplishment was its surprise performance on the October 24th,
1987 Show of the ROYAL DO-WOP Groups at Radio City Music Hall in New York
City. What was a doubtful chance at an audition turned out to be the reality
of opening a DO-WOP show at Radio City. Another was its return performance
on the 10th Anniversary of the ROYAL DO-WOP Groups show at Radio City Music
Hall in the Spring of 1988. The group also appeared live on the Don K. Reed
show aired on WCBS FM in New York City.
Starting in early 1988,
REMINISCE began auditioning musicians for their backup band. By
mid-1988 the group was performing regularly as a 7-man group in clubs and
for special appearances as show-openers in oldies shows. In 1989
REMINISCE underwent an additional change which resulted in a
structure of 4 vocalists and 4 musicians, which lasted for years.
REMINISCE
has recently added a female vocalist to its membership. She brings many
years of experience at many levels of venues, from nightclubs to Las Vegas
stages. She is talented, both as a lead and a background singer.
She has a great rapport with audiences, both on stage and off. She has added
a varied assortment of material to the group’s already large repertoire of
music.
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REMINISCE has sung for
audiences in the Boston, Ma., Providence, R.I. and the Hartford, Ct. areas
and will continue to spread their sound throughout the entire New England
area. The group has recently
performed with the following groups, namely: |
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In Rhode Island: |
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Earl Speedo Carroll & The
Cadillacs |
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Larry Chance & The Earls |
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Emil Stuccio & The Classics |
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Cleveland Stills & The Dubs |
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The Shangri-La’s |
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Shirley Austin Reeves |
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Kenny Vance & The Planotones |
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In Connecticut |
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Willie Winfield & The Harptones |
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REMINISCE has also performed with the following groups: |
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Gary "US" Bonds |
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JAN and DEAN |
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The Platters |
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The Skyliners |
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The Five Satins |
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The Harptones |
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The Five Keys |
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The Drifters |
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The Del Vikings |
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Larry Chance & The Earls |
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Johnny Maestro and The
Brooklyn Bridge |
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Hank Ballard and The
Midnighters |
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Little Richard |
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Peter Noone Lead
Singer (HERMAN) - HERMAN'S HERMITS |
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Frankie Valley and the
Four Season’s |
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Jay and the Americans |
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The Temptations |
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Little Anthony and The
Imperials |
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members of REMINISCE
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Vocals |
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Ron Laurito - Lead vocals,
tenor |
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Jo-Ann Dumas - Lead
vocals, tenor |
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Ron Iacobucci - First
tenor, lead vocals |
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Frank Gargiulo - Second
tenor, lead vocals |
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Jack Mento - Baritone,
bass, lead vocals |
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Dave Jackvony - Bass, lead
vocals |
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Musicians |
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Dave Jackvony - Keyboards,
Bass |
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Barry Kessler - Drums |
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Dick Willner - Guitar |
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David Maher - Saxes,
Flute, Clarinet |
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