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Meet The Band

"America's Party Band"

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NICHOLAS CASCIANO  LEAD VOCALIST, GUITAR, PERCUSSION, HARMONICA

BAND LEADER

 

Casciano formed The Heartbeats in 1990. Nick is multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. He has an extremely wide vocal range and a uinque ability to sound like the artists that he sings. Nick is an accomplished drummer and also plays guitar, bass and piano. Nick has been performing professionally since he was a child and with over 40 years of experience in the entertainment business "He Knows How To Run A Party". His creative vision and tireless hard work continues to guide The Heartbeats, as he handles every aspect of this incredibly successful band. 

PATTY BALBO  LEAD VOCALIST, ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Patty Balbo is The Heartbeats longest tenured female vocalist. She is an incredibly talented vocalist and musician. Patty is our "Rock". She has an extremely versatile vocal style which allows her to sing any style of music. She is also an accomplished acoustic guitarist and is The Heartbeats vocal arranger. Patty has sang and recorded with such artists as Shawn King & Marie Osmond as well as sang on numerous jingles and commercials. Patty's talent and entertainment experience is vital to the success of The Heartbeats.

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TRICIA RODIO  LEAD VOCALIST

Tricia Rodio started her singing career at Rowan College where she was classically trained. Her first professional performance was at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, where she was featured for a 6 month period at Tango's Lounge. She joined the Heartbeats in 2006 and has been traveling and performing with them for the past 18 years. Tricia is an integral part of the bands front line with her extremely versatile vocal range and her infectious high energy personality, she just connects with audiences. 

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ELIZA VITALE  LEAD VOCALIST

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ERNIE McANDREWS  KEYBOARDS, VOCALIST

Ernie McAndrews is one of the founding members of The Heartbeats. ​Ernie is a classically trained pianist. He is technically very proficient on his instrument and his advanced knowledge of keyboard programming plays a large part in giving The Heartbeats their authentic sound. Ernie's lead and back round vocal ability adds to the harmony of The Heartbeats and his behind the scenes producing abilities keep The Heartbeat's sound fresh and on the cutting edge.

JIM BOWMAN  BASS GUITAR, VOCALIST

Jim Bowman was the first and only bass player in The Heartbeats and has been with the band since 1991. Jim has been performing since elementary school and is well versed in all styles of music. His consistently solid bass playing lays the groove for The Heartbeats infectious sound. Jim also has a wide vocal range. His deep bass harmonies and lead voice fill out the vocal section of the band. Jim is also one of The Heartbeats music arrangers. He brings an energetic quality to the stage that keep The Heartbeat performances Fun & Energetic.

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BUGZY  GUITAR, VOCALIST

Bugzy joined The Heartbeats in 2007. He has performed and acted in numerous television and radio commercials (Coors Light, Matchbox, Pizza Hut, Guess Jeans), and has toured the U.S. with his own group "Bugzy" which was signed by Iguanua / Interscope records. Bugzy has composed music for film, (HBO's "Deep Blue"), as well singing and playing on several other independent films. Bugzy is also very active in promoting music education. Bugzy's stage presence, flawless guitar playing and strong vocals give The Heartbeats their Rock n' Roll sound.

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JOSE DIAZ DRUMS, VOCALIST

Bugzy joined The Heartbeats in 2007. He has performed and acted in numerous television and radio commercials (Coors Light, Matchbox, Pizza Hut, Guess Jeans), and has toured the U.S. with his own group "Bugzy" which was signed by Iguanua / Interscope records. Bugzy has composed music for film, (HBO's "Deep Blue"), as well singing and playing on several other independent films. Bugzy is also very active in promoting music education. Bugzy's stage presence, flawless guitar playing and strong vocals give The Heartbeats their Rock n' Roll sound.

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TONY BETHEL  TOMBONE, VOCALIST

Tony Bethel joined The Heartbeats in 1999. Tony started performing professionally in High School. A music major from Temple University, Tony toured the country with the band Blue Magic and has performed and recorded with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire & Donnie Hathaway. Tony's trombone playing gives The Heartbeats horn section it's "Big Sound". His inviting personality and smooth vocal style bring a soulful element to the band that just makes you wanna get up and danc

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JAKE LANE TRUMPET, FLUGEL HORN

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JASON O'MARA SAXOPHONE, FLUTE

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