Meet DiscoMania Florida
Amy Bright | Vivacious Vocals
Originally from suburban Detroit and formally trained as a classical vocalist, Amy started singing for live audiences at age nine. After college, she performed with several show groups, worked the cruise ship circuit, and later began fronting rock and pop bands. Upon moving to Chicago, the popular variety show band Park Avenue Orchestra hired Amy as their lead vocalist - a role she enjoyed fulfilling for nearly a decade. Later, in Nashville, she sang with the traveling Infinity Show Band, harmonized as an original Radio Daze Big Band vocalist, and recorded studio vocals for several music producers. In Florida, Amy has performed with the Sarasota Jazz Band, Naples Big Band, and Stardust Memories Big Band. In addition to DiscoMania, Amy sings with the popular Marc Vee Band and leads worship with the Hope City Church Worship Team. The DiscoMania Florida band project is Amy's newest endeavor; she LOVES it; she hopes you love it as much as she does!
Larry Lebin | Groovy Guitar (+ Vocals)
Larry has been a veteran of Florida’s music and entertainment scene since the 1970s, touring, recording, and performing at concerts, festivals, nightclubs, country clubs, corporate events, cruise ships, private parties, and more. He has been a featured performer, session player, sideman, band leader, and arranger for some of the nation’s and the area’s finest musicians and showbands, including Little Anthony and The Imperials, The Drifters, The Coasters, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Flamingos, The Friends of Distinction, and many others. In addition to DiscoMania Florida, Larry also manages and performs with Three Act Night, a 1970s tribute band playing covers by the Rascals, Three Dog Night, Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, and Huey Lewis, on Florida's east coast.
Leo Mera | Burning Bass
Leo, originally from the Dominican Republic, is an incredibly versatile bass player with many years of experience — his funky bass style is ideal for disco! Leo has been playing bass for over 25 years, playing everything from A to Z (literally from ABBA to ZZ top!), representing all music styles, and performing at all types of venues. In Leo's words, "It's all plain fun." Before joining DiscoMania Florida, Leo played with the rock oldies band Top Shelf. He subs regularly with the popular music groups the Robert Williamson Band and Jacob's Ladder. Leo is also a founding band member of The Breakfast Club, a 1980s new wave tribute band.
Harry Starbird III | Kicking Keys (+ Vocals)
Harry started his musical performance journey on the accordion at age 8. He quickly transitioned to the organ, receiving lessons from his dad for three years. By age 10, he formed his first band, which stayed together through high school with his dad as the band manager. Harry pursued his passion for music at the University of Maine in Augusta, completing a two-year jazz program in just one year while playing in a nine-piece show band several nights a week. After graduation, he joined a trio, performing across the Catskills, the Midwest, and Florida. Harry spent many years as a band leader, leading groups from duos to six-piece bands. He's done session work on the Hammond B3 organ and various freelance gigs, and now, he's honored to be the keyboard player for DiscoMania Florida. He's excited to share this great experience with amazing musicians and fans in SWFL!
Guelord Nzenge "G" | Driving Drums
Originally from Ukraine, G delivers a consistent groove with his tasteful drumming style and just the right amount of edge when necessary. G is a consummate musician who carries rhythm and style in his soul. G summed up his passion for excellent musicianship in a WINK News interview: “Music has no boundaries; it’s like a universal language for everyone,” Nzenge said. “When you go to a great live show, a lot of people from different countries listen to the same music. They all love it, and there is no conflict. This is what music is for.” DiscoMania Florida welcomes G’s drumming discipline as the ultimate underpinning for a relentless groove that dares you not to move!