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THE CUFF LINKS <Musicians> The brainchild of Pat Rizzo (formerly of Joey Dee and the Starliters), the Cuff Links were a studio group featuring Ron Dante, lead singer of the Archies. Rizzo had recruited songwriters Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss who had previously composed hits for Perry Como ("Catch A Falling Star") and Brian Hyland ("Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini"). In 1999 because of the great fascination with 60's & 70's music, and his personal interest in The Cuff Links, singer/songwriter Michael "Valentine" Ubriaco ("Walk Away Girl") obtained the touring rights and revitalized the group. United with acclaimed keyboardist/musical director Tommy Bitondo and a select group of hand picked musicians they have steadily gained notoriety and admiration from audiences as they recreate the magic that originally brought The Cuff Links to worldwide popularity.	M A X - A - M I L L I O N <Musician> Blending Caribbean spice with R&B, Hip-Hop and a pinch of Pop, Max-A-Million's soulful energetic sounds have soared to the unimaginable heights. Max-a-million has consistently charted top 40 hits in Billboard Magazine Max-a-million has earned respect in the industry because of his high work standards and his close attention to detail. As a youth Max attended New York's Youth Performing Arts School. There he learned how to read and score music as well as acting from taking drama classes. Max had a natural talent and learning music was all he needed to get him where he is today.
LARRY HARRIS <Opera/Concert> Baritone LAWRENCE HARRIS was hailed by The New York Times critic Bernard Holland as a "major voice" "Established overnight as an important new Verdi baritone", Mr. Harris is widely praised as "a baritone with incredible dramatic intensity and enormous versatility". Harris captured First Prize in the 2008 Altamura/Caruso International Voice Competition and "held the audience spellbound" as he performed the Te Deum scene from Puccini's TOSCA under the baton of Maestro Anton Coppola. Mr. Harris has been featured on www.OperaOnline.us and in The New York Times.	LESLIE EASTERBROOK <Actor> Click on link above to view Filmography
FRANKKO <Master Hypnotist> Frankko has been a Featured Act with National touring acts and Entertainers such as Michael Winslow, Penn and Teller, Alex Trabeck, Michael J. Fox and Michael Keaton. He has performed for hundreds of Corporations, National Conventions, County and State Fairs, Festivals, Theme Parks, Comedy Clubs, Colleges, Schools and also appeared on national Television Shows such as Merv Griffin, and the Tonight Show.	JAMES HONG <Actor> James Hong was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He studied civil engineering at the University of Minnesota, but at some point along the way became interested in acting. He graduated from the University of Southern California and practiced for 1 years as a road engineer with the County of Los Angeles. He took sick leaves and vacation time to do films. He finally quit engineering to focus on acting full time.
SOUL POWER POSSE <Musicians> When the Soul Power Posse plays, even the "Godfather of Soul" - James Brown would listen with great pride, having been James Brown's band for over 2 decades. Mr. Brown's saxophonist of over 10 years, Leroy "Funky" Harper decided to start SPP as a way to allow the veterans of soul who had entertained generations of fans. James Brown was honored that SPP went out on their own to continue his legacy.	ALEX ORTIZ <Comedian> Fireman turned comedian, those skills come in handy when his audiences need resuscitation from extreme laughter! Exploding with dynamite talent, Alex is sending crowds into fits of side-splitting laughter worldwide!
MARION RAMSEY <Actor> The Actress from the Police Academy movies is still going strong. Click on the link above to view her extensive resume!	NILS STEWART <Actor> Click on link above to view resume
JOE JEFFREY <Actor> Click on the link above to view resume.	JULIE SCOGGINS <Comedian> She’s a 6’2 southern ex-trucker, cab driver, baseball mascot, pooper-scooper & charm school graduate! But don’t let that fool you! She’s also one of the funniest comedians male or female, on the circuit today!
TOM RIECH <Production> Tom began his business career in 1982 as a Marketing/Sales Management with Texas Instruments. He was the #1 Salesman of the Year twice and the #1 managed district. In the late 80's Tom saw new opportunities in the music business, upon leaving Texas Instruments in 1987 with his strong interest in the recording business and marketing Savoy, Tom was to create one of the most successful Independent record labels in the US from 1987-1997. Tom was the founder and President CEO of Cheetah Records, and built the company to the #1 independent label in the United States. Tom earned 66 gold and platinum records. He was responsible for all aspects of the business as well as producing and writing many of the hits. Click on the link above to view his entire resume	MIMI CHAN <Actor> Mimi Chan was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She moved to Orlando, Florida, when her father, Grandmaster Chan Pui, opened the Wah Lum Temple. She began her kung fu training at the age of 3, and by 5 was already performing in local exhibitions. Having supplemented her martial arts with gymnastics and dance training, Mimi delivers an explosive performance of authentic Kung Fu technique and skill in open hand and weaponry, complemented by dynamic acrobatic capabilities. Her highly revered performances have been marketed in a variety of markets including television, and film. Mimi is perhaps best known as the martial arts video reference for Disney's "Mulan." In 1995, she was chosen to model for the character at the MGM Studios in Orlando.
1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY <Musicians> In 1967 the 1910 Fruitgum Company® was signed to a recording contract with Buddah Records. The first release in 1968, Simon Says, became a top of the chart hit in the US and ranked number two in the United Kingdom, staying on the charts for over 10 weeks. Today, the 1910 Fruitgum Company is back with original members and a lineup of great vocalists and musicians who perform the original hits along with the top hits of the 60’s. The 1910 Fruitgum Company has been interviewed by VH-1 for a special and has played all over the United States.	CHILI <Comedian> Chili was obsessed with stand up comedy by the time he reached the fifth grade. Watching comic geniuses such as George Carlin, Allen King, Red Skelton, Steve Martin, Robert Klein, Richard Pryor and more on the Ed Sullivan Show, Merv Griffin, and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson fueled Chili’s passion to write and perform his own brand of comedy. In over 20 years of headlining a variety of venues he has made a real star list of friends. Names such as Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carey, Sinbad, Steve Harvey, Ron White, George Lopez and many more have shared the bill with him and…most OPENED for Chili~
STEEPWATER BAND <Musicians> The Chicago-bred trios organic, hard-driving synthesis of gutsy hard rock, gritty Delta blues, soulful backwoods boogie and down-home psychedelia has taken its hometown by storm. The frenzied power of the band's live shows has won them a fiercely loyal fan base, and their last CD Dharmakaya (produced by Sean Slade & Paul Kolderie Radiohead, Uncle Tupelo, Hole, Warren Zevon) received substantial airplay across the Midwest, including Chicago's influential WXRT. The Steepwater Band (guitarist / vocalist Jeff Massey, bassist Tod Bowers and drummer Joseph Winters) have played together since their teens in various rock and blues combos. The three musicians united to form The Steepwater Band in 1998, taking the name from a barge Massey spotted in Lake Michigan.	BUBBLEGUM BONANZA <Musicians> The Bubblegum Bonanza is a show comprised of four of the very best Bubblegum acts of the 60’s & 70’s. The four acts consist of, Ron Dante of the Archie’s and Cufflinks, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Ohio Express, and Bo Donaldson and The Heywood’s. These super acts are responsible for the phenomenon known as the bubblegum craze. It was a time when the Viet Nam war was escalating, there was unrest in the nation and protest was prevalent in our society. It is at this very time that these acts and a few others gave birth to that unique sound called Bubblegum. The lyrics were happy and bouncy and everyone understood and sang along to them. The style of this music spawned dozens of acts that even today are considered bubblegum acts. This package show, put together by Ron Dante, will ensure a great time for everyone. It is human nature that everyone wants to feel good and be happy. This show certainly will deliver happy memories and a great time for all.
NEW TALENT <New Talent> COMING SOON!	NEW TALENT <New Talent> COMING SOON!