The Business + Band in Philadelphia, PA

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THE BUSINESS is a unique 9 member Philadelphia cover band that has been dazzling audiences on national TV and at concerts, weddings, parties and nightclubs since 1987. From Pop, R&B & Oldies to Standards, Rock and Contemporary, book the band that has been moving dance floors for more than two decades. Voted Philly's Best Band six times, this award-winning group delivers a quality performance that you can count on. Anytime you encounter THE BUSINESS, EXPECT ENTERTAINMENT!

Some of the national acts The Business has shared the stage with; Tony Williams & The Platters, Shirley Alston & The Shirelles, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Charlie Gracie, Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, Gary U.S. Bonds, Ce Ce Peniston, Crystal Waters, Human League, Solomon Burke, The Jordanaires, Bill Haley's Original Comets, Eddie Holman, The Trammps, Kool & The Gang, KC & The Sunshine Band, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Tymes, G Love & Special Sauce, The Violent Femmes and Taylor Dayne.

Some other Accomplishments by The Business; They appeared in and did music production work on ABC's national TV special Brides, A Tale Of Two Weddings which was watched in over 10 million households all over the country. The Business appeared on the Internationally syndicated series, Ed McMahon's Star Search and again was seen by many millions of viewers all over the world. The Business has been voted one of the top 5 bands in the Delaware Valley four years running by the My Fox Philly Hot List. They have also performed at The Apollo, Veteran's Stadium, Citizen's Bank Park, The Wachovia Center and The Kimmel Center.

Some other venues where The Business has performed: Saint Anthony's Italian Festival in Delaware, Sorrento Cheese Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia, Padre Pio Festival, Vendemmia Festival, Penn's Landing Labor Day Concert (16 years running), Showboat Casino, Trump Plaza Casino, Trump Marina Casino, Tropicana Casino, Hilton Casino, The Commerce Bank Arts Center, The Bellevue Hotel, The Warwick Hotel, Liberty Place and a long list of country clubs, hotels and catering halls which are too many to mention.

Screen name:

businessband

Member since:

Feb 02 2011

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

64 years

Influences

Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, The Philly Sound, Motown, 70's Disco and Funk, Early Rock & Roll, Classic Rock, Pop and Dance music of today, etc...

Members Of Band

* Danny Vanore - Lead Vocals/MC/DJ
* Erica Gagliardi - Lead Vocals
* Tom Nataloni - Lead Vocals/Trumpet
* Barry McCommon / Justin Gonzales - Tombone/Lead Vocals
* Andrew Carrozza - Saxophone/Vocals
* Jimmy Edwards - Keyboards/Vocals
* Greg D'Agostino - Guitar/Vocals
* Manny Capizzi - Bass
* Jimmy McCloskey - Drums/Vocals

EQUIPMENT

Whatever you will need our sound man Charlie Sateriale will provide. He has been our sound man for the past 18 years and is the finest in the Philly, NJ, MD, DC, DE & NY area.

MUSIC