Introduction & Welcome - BANDANA BAND

Introduction & WelcomeBANDANA originated in Venice, Florida in October of 1990. Since that time,they have won the hearts and support of thousands of local fans, as well astourists visiting Florida from all across the United States and around the world.Appearing as a local band, people are astounded by the professionalism andcharisma that pours from the stage as this group of highly talented musiciansand vocalists perform. The music is tight and the presentation polished, makingBANDANA a must-see act.This package includes information on the following:Introduction & WelcomeMembers of the Band…in the BeginningEvents & AppearancesAwards & AccoladesSong ListPromotional Materials…by Special RequestWhen asked where the name BANDANA comes from, band founder and frontman, Tony “Butch” Gerace always replies, “I got that name off the top of myhead!” That should be your first clue that BANDANA is out to have some fun!Classic rock ’n’ roll never sounded so good and audience members are alwaysencouraged to “dance like nobody’s watching.” A good time will be had by all!Also available by special request isa very special BANDANA Promo CDfeaturing a brand-new music videoof one of the band’s best-loved tunesalong with a folder full of PR photos.See the Promotional Materialspage for details.Visit www.bandanaband.comfor regular updates to ourperformance scheduleand much more!I want to extend my personal invitationto you to choose BANDANA to performat your next event. For bookinginformation, call me directlyat 941-497-4287.Butch Gerace

Members of the BandTony “Butch” GeraceButch, the leader and founding member of BANDANA, started his career performingin front of live audiences at age 5 in his hometown of Haverstraw, New York. At12 he was recording with Mitch Miller. In 1966, as a member of the world famousMGM recording group Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Butch enjoyed the successthat comes with a # 1 record — Li’l Red Riding Hood. And of course, everyone knowsWooly Bully. In 1969 Butch formed a Las Vegas-type show band called Lemon Treeand played upscale show lounges in major cities all across the country. In 1977 thisgroup was transformed into The Meco Cantina Band of Star Wars fame, sending Butchon his second world tour with the # 1 hit recording of the disco version of the Themefrom Star Wars. After touring for 13 years, Butch settled in Venice, Florida in 1978,where met and married Shannon Davidson, his wife of 26 years. After their 4 childrenwere raised, he was ready to return to music and decided to form BANDANA.Check out the “…in the Beginning” page for more about Butch’s early days.Tony “Butch” GeraceLead Vocals/Front manBilly “Del-Ray” SmithDel-Ray started playing music in Buffalo, New York, in 1962. His first gig was in aband called The Kahns. In 1967 he joined the U.S. Navy and, while in the service,continued to play music in many European countries including Greece, Spain, andItaly. Del confesses he did some moonlighting in bars around Charleston, SouthCarolina, in the early 70’s, but wore a wig to disguise himself. In 1972, Del-Raymoved on to the L.A. scene playing in country rock bands. He had his eye on aband named Poco, but received a call from Buffalo, New York to play at the popularLone Star Café, with Bo Didley. He also played with Tommy Walsh (America),Lawrence Taylor and Ritchie Havens of Woodstock fame. Growing tired of the localscene, he took a road gig with Bo Didley and traveled the United States and Canadafor several years. In 1989 Del-Ray moved to Englewood, Florida, and became anoriginal founding member of BANDANA.Steven ShowerBorn in Madison, Wisconsin on August 27, 1950, Steven started playing piano atage 6. He took classical piano lessons for 8 years, during which time he playedtrombone in his junior high and high school bands, gaining a wealth of musicalknowledge which carries through to present day. Steven’s keyboard technique israre, ranging from beautiful classical melodies to raunchy honky tonk piano,demonstrating musical abilities that can only be acquired through years of playing.After earning a degree in the Arts at the University of Wisconsin, he spent almost 8years on the road paying his dues, playing with a band called Stone Hinge. Aftermoving to Venice, Florida in 1978, Steven joined BANDANA in 1992 and, sincethen has played hundreds of gigs all over the state — from Miami to Jacksonvilleand back again.Billy “Del-Ray” SmithBass/Vocals…continued on next pageSteve ShowerKeyboard/Vocals

Members of the BandDave MurabitoAs a young teenager growing up in Oswego, New York, David discovered a burningdesire to learn to play music. His formal training began in percussion playing drumsin his high school band. By the time he was 15 years old he was playing rock musicin clubs and at parties as well as performing Big Band music with an area orchestra.He got his first taste of playing with real professionals when he was asked to performas a back-up musician for The Ink Spots. In the mid-70’s he toured the Northeastwith a group called Brandywine, playing mostly dance clubs and ultimatelyopening for Gloria Gaynor. For 2 years he traveled with Trademark, a top showband, performing in some of the country’s finest showrooms like The Detroit Plazain Detroit, The Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta and The Corn Palace in Mitchell, SouthDakota playing everything from country to Broadway! Dave played in Montgomery,Alabama in a 20-piece band before a move to New Orleans in 2002, working inthe blues and cajun clubs along Beale Street. After moving to Florida in 2004,Dave recently joined BANDANA as a full-time member.Dave MurabitoDrums/VocalsTodd RogersBorn in Wisconsin, Todd Rogers moved to Venice in 1971. Inspired by LynyrdSkynyrd’s “Street Survivors” album, he started playing guitar in 1975. Mostly selftaught using a turn-table and listening to albums by legendary bands featuring hisfavorite guitar players — Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, Led Zeppelin and Stevie RayVaughn, to name a few — helped Todd create a style that ranges from classic rockto blues to country. His first real band, 90 Proof, played all through high schooland eventually started playing in bars, with The Englewood Bowl as their first gig.In the 80’s he met Steve Shower and has had several band projects with him overthe years, including a short stint with BANDANA in the early 90’s. Todd marriedLaura in 1993 and they have two children, now 7 and 9. He has also played witha popular Port Charlotte country rock band, Boothill, opening for national actsat County Fairs and the Punta Gorda Block Parties. Now Todd has rejoinedBANDANA, sharing the goal of bringing some new tunes — along with someoriginal music — to their loyal fans.Todd RogersGuitar/Vocals

…in the BeginningButch Gerace started his career performing in front of live audiences at age 5 in his hometownof Haverstraw, New York, where he attended vocal training classes at Startime Studioswhile making weekly appearances on the Horn & Hardart’s Children’s Hour, a New York Citytelevision show. There he sang, danced and acted in skits with other young entertainers onlive TV and doors started to open.At age 12, Butch joined Mitch Miller’s Sandpiper Boys chorus, which released Boy Scoutrecordings in the mid 1950’s. In the early 60’s, he recorded a single pop ballad for FleetwoodRecords in New York, which received local airplay. During his latter teenage years, Butchformed a band called Tony Gee & the Gypsys. Performing at the world famous MetropoleCafé in Times Square, New York City for 18 months, along with other hot night spots like ThePeppermint Lounge and Trudy Heller’s in Greenwich Village, this band was discovered byLeonard Stogal & Associates, business manager of Sam the Sham, and was transformed intoThe Pharaohs. They went on to record “Li’l Red Riding Hood” for MGM records in 1966, arecording that soared to #1 in the world for most of the summer of 1966. Other hits included“Wooly Bully,” “Red Hot,” “Oh That’s Good” and “How Do You Catch a Girl” — all fromSam the Sham and the Pharaohs.Give your audience the rare treatof reliving the early days ofrock ’n’ roll with a legendary icon— Tony “Butch” Gerace —formerly of the world famousMGM recording groupSam the Sham & the Pharaohs!In 1969, Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs broke up. After a few months at home, Butchformed a Las Vegas type show band called Lemon Tree. This band performed in upscale showlounges in major cities all across the country including Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, St.Louis, New Orleans and others. In 1977, Lemon Tree was transformed into The Meco CantinaBand of Star Wars fame. Their #1 record, “Theme from Star Wars” disco version took Butchon his 2nd world tour with this giant hit playing Europe, Asia, South America and cities allover the United States and Canada.Now Butch Gerace brings his incredible talent, all those years of experience and anamazing level of energy and vitality to every BANDANA performance. Don’t missyour chance to see Butch and his talented band mates perform!

Events & AppearancesTop o’ the Mast • Ft. Myers BeachCity Limits Night Club • Port CharlotteRamada Inn • SarasotaRamada Inn • Port CharlotteBuddy’s Classic Car Show • VeniceHot Tamales - Grand Opening • VeniceItalian American Feast• 14 consecutive years • VeniceJunior’s Lounge • Grove CityCW’s Grand Opening • EnglewoodEnglewood Beach Club• Grand Opening • EnglewoodParadise Alley • Siesta KeySarasota Kennel Club • SarasotaHarley Owners Group Rossiter’s Ranch• SarasotaChild’s Wish Come True Benefit • SarasotaCars & Rods of Sarasota • OspreyFeed the Hungry • VeniceRossiter’s Harley Davidson Dealership• SarasotaSnook Haven Retreat • VeniceWooly Bully’s • SarasotaCatholic Youth Fair • VeniceGroove Fest • Tribute to Woodstock • TampaConcert with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap• Robarts Arena • SarasotaAll Children’s Hospital Benefit • St. PetersburgConcert with Rare Earth • Punta GordaVenice Little Theatre Guild Oldies Concertwith Gary Lewis and the Play Boys • VeniceCatherine Harris • Political Fundraiser • SarasotaOldies 108 Forgotten Prom • 2nd & 3rd annualVenice Sun Fiesta• 12 CONSECUTIVE years!Venice Sharks Tooth Festival • VeniceCivil Air Patrol • TampaVenice Jaycees FireworksWal-Mart Super Center Grand Opening • VeniceRoyal Seas Cruise LinesAlbertson’s Super Market Car Show • VenicePhil Phunn TV Show • SarasotaPGT Employee Picnic • SarasotaCalico Jack’s - 12 years • Englewood BeachPioneer Days • EnglewoodDisabled American Veterans Benefit • NokomisThe Viet Nam Moving Wall • VeniceSafari Joe’s Jungle Room • BradentonCity of North Port Block Party • North PortThe Wharf • VeniceSweet Water Lounge • Port CharlotteInternational Beer Fest• Ed Smith Stadium • SarasotaThe Great Florida Monster Music Jam • SarasotaVan Wezel Performing Arts Center Concert• SarasotaLeBarge Tropical Cruises • SarasotaSouth Beach Bar • Boca GrandeEarth Day Celebration• Oscar Schearer State Park • OspreyPelican Pointe Country Club • VeniceFurry Scurry• Sun Coast Humane Society Benefit • VeniceSt. Francis Animal Rescue Benefit • VeniceHyatt Hotel • SarasotaVenice High School All Class ReunionVegas in Venice CruisesYesterday’s Lounge • VeniceMegan’s Nightclub • VenicePaolo’s • VeniceThe Big Easy • VeniceVenice Little Theatre Guild Oldies Concertwith Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere & theRaiders • VeniceVenice Little Theatre Guild Oldies Concert• Featured Performers • VeniceConcert with Marshall Tucker Band• Charlotte County FairgroundsNational Corvette Convention• Downtown Disney • OrlandoVern Buchanan • Political Fundraiser • SarasotaHurricane Andrew Relief Benefit • HomesteadConcert with Charlie Daniels’ Band• Charlotte County Fairgrounds

Awards & AccoladesFrom 1996 through 2007…11 consecutive awards for Best Local Band!“BANDANA is the band to bookwhen you want to kick your event upa notch or two! We appreciate theirparticipation in the Backyard Bashbenefit for the Sons of the AmericanLegion, for the last five years in a row— selling out every time. They are realcrowd pleasers and just good folks todeal with all around!”— Billy TwardoskyOriginator of the Backyard Bash“It has been a pleasure to work withButch Gerace and the other membersof BANDANA over the last few yearsas featured performers at Venice LittleTheatre’s Oldies Concert. Their popularityin our local area makes them theperfect draw for our annual TheatreGuild fund raiser. We look forward toBANDANA’s return each year!”— Earl BaumruckMember of the Board of Directors,Venice Little TheatreAfter performingin Homestead, Floridaat the Hurricane AndrewRelief Benefit in 1992,Butch received this specialThank You from organizer Louise Harrison,sister of former Beatle, George Harrison.“BANDANA plays at our venue ona regular basis. Butch and the bandhave a great following and alwaysbring large crowds. Our customerslook forward to having BANDANAplay here and the band puts on mostentertaining performances. We highlyrecommend the band.”— Ken Hansen,Manager of Snook Haven Retreat,a Sarasota County (FL) Park

Song ListOld Judge JonesThe WandererSince I Fell for YouRunawayLeave Your Hat OnMustang SallyLi’l Red Riding HoodWooly BullyRed HotYou Are So BeautifulWe Gotta Get Out of This PlaceHang on SloopyMomma Don’t DanceWhen a Man Loves a WomanHouse of the Rising SunOld Man Down the RoadTurn the PageOld Time Rock ’n’ RollKnock on WoodMoon DanceBrother, BrotherRock Me BabySlow BluesHurt So GoodAin’t No Sunshine When She’s GonePride and JoyFree Fallin’Feelin’ AlrightSun Spot BabySweet Home AlabamaOldies But Goodies MedleyCreedence Clearwater MedleyBob Seegar MedleyGod Bless AmericaSuzy QBad Leroy BrownSpookyTalk to Your DaughterSlow DownSomebody’s BabySatisfactionAll Over NowEvil WaysPeaceful Easy FeelingWalkin’ the DogHey Good Lookin’Bring It on Home to MeBoney MaroniOne After 909Down on the CornerLodiSome Kinda WonderfulWipe OutRoad House BluesPink CadillacBang the GongBad is BadI Saw Her Standing ThereYoung BloodThe LetterFor What It’s WorthMidnight HourOhioWhiskey Ain’t Workin’I Feel GoodEuropaOle 55Black Magic WomanDixie ChickenDark Eyed Cajun WomanImaginePirates Over 40Brown Eyed GirlBreakdownLocomotive BreathLosing My ReligionBathroom WindowSensitive ManLaylaI Know a LittleMony MonyAll Along the WatchtowerHeard it Through the GrapevineHearts on FireOldies Rock ’n’ Roll Station

Promotional MaterialsBANDANA Promotional CDAvailable by special request, this special CD features BANDANAin their newest music video, provided for you in 2 popular video formatsfor your viewing pleasure. Filmed at several recent gigsin Florida, this video will give you an idea of thecrowd-pleasing energy BANDANA bringsto every one of their shows!Also included on the CD is a PR Photo foldercontaining ten 8x10 photos in JPEG format.You can easily view these images using anyapplication that supports jpeg format, like yourfavorite digital camera software. Each imageincludes the BANDANA logo or name alreadyembedded, eliminating the need for the logoas a stand-alone graphic.To request a CD, call Butch Gerace directlyat 941-497-4287.Don’t forget —you can always visitwww.bandanaband.comand hear audio tracks ofthese songs:Red HotSomebody’s BabyHeard it Through the GrapevineLi’l Red Riding HoodKnock on WoodBrown Eyed GirlHearts on FireTurn the PageWooly BullyOldies Rock ’n’ Roll StationPublishing PermissionOnce a performance contract has been signed, you will be granted publishingpermission so you can use the materials provided on the CD as part of yourBANDANA publicity campaign.