Your Ultimate Dance and Party Band... Performing the Best of the 60's, 70's & 80's!
Vince Ansanelli
Band Manager & Rhythm Guitar
Vince, aka “Vincenzo”, aka “Vinny Vegas”, aka “Brother V” made his musical debut on a cold December morning in 1961, when much to his parent’s amazement he began to play Debussy’s "Au Clair de la Lune" on his trusted flutophone. Vince’s parents were overcome with joy as they stared in wide-eyed amazement at their little child prodigy. They knew then and there that they were in the presence of true genius! Vince’s mother exclaimed, “Son, but why not Bach? Vince’s enthusiastic, yet profound response, “Never deBach always Debussy!” Nothing else needed to be said.
Band Manager & Rhythm Guitar
Vince, aka “Vincenzo”, aka “Vinny Vegas”, aka “Brother V” made his musical debut on a cold December morning in 1961, when much to his parent’s amazement he began to play Debussy’s "Au Clair de la Lune" on his trusted flutophone. Vince’s parents were overcome with joy as they stared in wide-eyed amazement at their little child prodigy. They knew then and there that they were in the presence of true genius! Vince’s mother exclaimed, “Son, but why not Bach? Vince’s enthusiastic, yet profound response, “Never deBach always Debussy!” Nothing else needed to be said.
Mary Brosky
Lead Vocals
Mary “Sista G” has a Bachelor’s Degree in music therapy and has been singing since she was a little girl. She was involved in musical theater and performed with various folk and rock groups. She enjoys the music of the “80’s” and has been the Band’s lead female vocalist for many years.
Lead Vocals
Mary “Sista G” has a Bachelor’s Degree in music therapy and has been singing since she was a little girl. She was involved in musical theater and performed with various folk and rock groups. She enjoys the music of the “80’s” and has been the Band’s lead female vocalist for many years.
Tom Mezzapella
Lead Vocals & Guitar
Tommy "T-Bone" - The former butt double for Patrick Swayze. Illegitimate love child of Rick Springfield and Farrah Fawcett. Invented the concept and chemical formation for the drug that came to be known as Ecstasy in between sets at Madison Square Garden in 1997. Philanthropy, nudist colony design and drive through psychiatry are his part time hobbies.
Lead Vocals & Guitar
Tommy "T-Bone" - The former butt double for Patrick Swayze. Illegitimate love child of Rick Springfield and Farrah Fawcett. Invented the concept and chemical formation for the drug that came to be known as Ecstasy in between sets at Madison Square Garden in 1997. Philanthropy, nudist colony design and drive through psychiatry are his part time hobbies.
Jamie Holman
Percussion
Jamie started playing drums and percussion at age 13, and joined his first classic rock-n-roll band in 1977 called the Eastman Express playing night clubs and private parties.
In 1982 Jamie was introduced to the Doowop circuit playing drums for the Chaperones, that in its day had two top ten hits called (Cruise to the Moon) and (Shining Star). Working this circuit Jamie started playing drums and percussion for some of the well known acts, such as, The Cavaliers, The Royal All-stars, that included,(Jimmy Merchant from the Teenagers, Bill Bowen from The Ink Spots, Al Sheffield from Shep and the Limelites, Vito Belsamo From Vito and the Salutations and Randy Silverman from the Impala’s. Jamie has performed with multiple Doowop bands from Westbury Music Fair to Atlantic City, but his ultimate music experience came in the summer of 1991 at the Bald Amphitheater playing drums for The Temptations, and Eddie and David Brigati’s Young Rascals in front of 30,000 people.
Jamie still performs with multiple bands playing music from all genres, from Big Band to today’s music. Currently he is performing with Mid-Life Crisis, Piece of the Rock, Time Was, Vito and the Salutations, The Chaperones, and loving every minute of it.
Percussion
Jamie started playing drums and percussion at age 13, and joined his first classic rock-n-roll band in 1977 called the Eastman Express playing night clubs and private parties.
In 1982 Jamie was introduced to the Doowop circuit playing drums for the Chaperones, that in its day had two top ten hits called (Cruise to the Moon) and (Shining Star). Working this circuit Jamie started playing drums and percussion for some of the well known acts, such as, The Cavaliers, The Royal All-stars, that included,(Jimmy Merchant from the Teenagers, Bill Bowen from The Ink Spots, Al Sheffield from Shep and the Limelites, Vito Belsamo From Vito and the Salutations and Randy Silverman from the Impala’s. Jamie has performed with multiple Doowop bands from Westbury Music Fair to Atlantic City, but his ultimate music experience came in the summer of 1991 at the Bald Amphitheater playing drums for The Temptations, and Eddie and David Brigati’s Young Rascals in front of 30,000 people.
Jamie still performs with multiple bands playing music from all genres, from Big Band to today’s music. Currently he is performing with Mid-Life Crisis, Piece of the Rock, Time Was, Vito and the Salutations, The Chaperones, and loving every minute of it.
Dennis Byrne
Drums & Vocals
Dennis has been with MLC for 5 years. He plays drums and sings background vocals. He started playing drums over 30 years ago when he joined his first band "Evolution". Other projects Dennis has been involved with include Hard Time, The Byrne, Unit and Vibrations. His major influences are John Bonham, Neal Peart, Buddy Rich, and Alex Van Halen...and the list goes on!
Drums & Vocals
Dennis has been with MLC for 5 years. He plays drums and sings background vocals. He started playing drums over 30 years ago when he joined his first band "Evolution". Other projects Dennis has been involved with include Hard Time, The Byrne, Unit and Vibrations. His major influences are John Bonham, Neal Peart, Buddy Rich, and Alex Van Halen...and the list goes on!
Mike Quadrino
Saxophonist
Sax, Keys, and Backing Vocals... Mike is a professional tenor and alto saxophonist born and raised on Long Island, NY. Mike was handed his first saxophone at the age of 8 only because Sam Ash didn’t rent bassoons (Dad’s first choice for Mike). The rest they say, is history. During his high school years, Mike lied about his age and played his first professional gigs with some of Long Island's finest local bands where the exposure led to a career as a freelance studio musician that continues to this day. Mike was a staple in the Long Island local club seen for years playing at numerous clubs, concert halls, catering facilities, and regional events. Mike's career culminated in the early 90's when he performed for 5 years with the Late Show Band... then the babies came. After a brief hiatus (18 years) where Mike focused on a successful career in real estate and parenting, Mike is now back at it, loving every minute of his second childhood as a freelancer, part time member of the famous X-Session, and full time participant of his Mid Life Crisis.
Saxophonist
Sax, Keys, and Backing Vocals... Mike is a professional tenor and alto saxophonist born and raised on Long Island, NY. Mike was handed his first saxophone at the age of 8 only because Sam Ash didn’t rent bassoons (Dad’s first choice for Mike). The rest they say, is history. During his high school years, Mike lied about his age and played his first professional gigs with some of Long Island's finest local bands where the exposure led to a career as a freelance studio musician that continues to this day. Mike was a staple in the Long Island local club seen for years playing at numerous clubs, concert halls, catering facilities, and regional events. Mike's career culminated in the early 90's when he performed for 5 years with the Late Show Band... then the babies came. After a brief hiatus (18 years) where Mike focused on a successful career in real estate and parenting, Mike is now back at it, loving every minute of his second childhood as a freelancer, part time member of the famous X-Session, and full time participant of his Mid Life Crisis.
Allen Korenstein
Keyboard
Keyboards and backing vocals... Allan also plays with The Doobie Others...New York/Tri-State area’s prolific tribute to none other than, The Doobie Brothers.
Keyboard
Keyboards and backing vocals... Allan also plays with The Doobie Others...New York/Tri-State area’s prolific tribute to none other than, The Doobie Brothers.
Tom Flyntz
Bass Player
Tom also plays with The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show.... comprised of some of Long Island New York’s most versatile and exceptionally talented players.
Bass Player
Tom also plays with The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show.... comprised of some of Long Island New York’s most versatile and exceptionally talented players.
Ron Lovisa
Lead Guitar
Lead Guitar