Mandy Williams
Mary Dyer Band
Introducing Mary Dyer, a dynamic cover band based in Los Angeles that captiv audiences across Southern California and beyond! Comprising a talented lineup of professional musicians, including Wil Roberts, Chris Ralles, David Blasucci, and more, this powerhouse group brings an impressive roster of experience, having worked with music legends like Phil and Pat Benatar. With performances multiple times a week, including a regular Thursday night gig at Therapy in La Crescenta, Mary Dyer offers versatile experience tailored to your event needs. Join us for unforgettable live music in Burbank,hall, Big Bear, and many more locations!
Introducing Mary Dyer, a dynamic cover band based in Los Angeles that captivivate audiences across Southern California and beyond! Comprising a talented lineup of professional musicians, including Wil Roberts, Chris Ralles, Richie Garcia, and more, this powerhouse group brings an impressive roster of experience, having worked with music legends such as Phil Collins and Pat Benatar. With performances multiple times a week, including a regular Thursday night gig at Therapy at the Roar Room in La Crescenta, Mary Dyer offers a versatile experience tailored to your event needs. Join us for unforgettable live music in Burbank,Newhall, Big Bear, and many more locations!
A versatile musician known for his exceptional vocal style and guitar playing. He has performed in various capacities, including bass guitar, singing, and toured world-wide including with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. You can catch him in the Fleetwood Mac Tribute band Gypsy Dreams as, of course, Lindsey Buckingham. Just so you know, we announce him as "The Handsome Wil Roberts" ...and he loves it! ;)
Trent Stroh
A highly respected multi- instrumentalist/vocalist who toured and recorded with for six years with Eddie Money. He also toured with the classic acoustic/pop/rock super group America, Nancy Sinatra and pop hit makers, Air Supply. Trent has made numerous TV appearances on ABC, NBC, BBC and can be heard on many commercial jingles as well. Ask him to do his impression of Sammy Davie Jr when you see him! :D
David Blasucci
Guitarist extraordinaire, hailing from Chicago, Illinois! He's a Cubs and Bears fan (please don't get him started) and loves to cook Italian food! He's really good at it too!
David has toured with Bobby Kimball (Toto), The Ojay's and if that wasn't enough, Hollywood came a-kocking! He can also be seen on a couple episodes of Seinfeld and on the silver screen in the Christopher Guest movies, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration.
Mandy Williams
Haven't we heard enough about Mandy already? Blah blah, British, blah, dancer, Narrator, blah blah, one woman show...check the other pages will you? I can't be typing this all out again...
Claim to fame shared a stage with and was a session singer for her BFF Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones)
Chris Ralles
I mean seriously! Who hasn't Ralles played with?
I hope this fits on the page...
Toured 18 years with Pat Benatar, drummer for Don Felder, Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Messina, Christopher Cross, Poco, Dave Koz, Ambrosia, Denny Laine, Badfinger, Peter & Gordon, Skrapp Mettle, Maia Sharp, Richie Furay, Spencer Davis, Dave Mason and Michael McDonald. Drum tech on tour with Madonna...and we're out of room.... Google him!
Sally Zito,
Pianist/singer, specializing in synthesist fun (programming synth sounds for live keyboard performance) whilst singing & dancing behind my musical cockpit.
(She said cockpit!)
Don't let her beauty fool you...she's as nutty as they come and we love her for it! She also has the heart of a giant! Sally spends her down-time rallying for the animals as an animal rights activist!
Speaking of Giant's...fun fact, her brother is MLB star Barry.
Catch Sally in the Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Gypsey Dreams as Christy Mcvie.
Richie Gajate-Garcia
Drummer, percussionist, clinician and educator. He has traveled the world and recorded with many renowned artist. His nickname is "El Pulpo" (which means the octopus in Spanish) a nickname given to him for his unique independence and ability to play multiple percussion instruments simultaneously.
Gajete is a sought after percussionist who has accompanied artists such as Phil Collins, Sting, Christopher Cross, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Diana Ross, Hiroshima, Patti Labelle, Luis Miguel, John Denver, Art Garfunkel, Frankie Valli and many, many more.
Yup, you're gonna have to google this one too!
(We seriously have a smoking rhythm section).
kOko Powell
kOko has opened for:
The Temptations, The Ojays, The Wall Flowers, Tom Jones, The Four Tops, Little Feat, The Gypsy Kings, Sheryl Crow, Los Lobos, and The Beach Boys.
playing, writing, and recording with some of the best in the business–such as Grammy Award winning (insert star-studded list that's so long, that it won't fit on this bio).
kOko was the bass player for Edgar Winter from 2007-2022!
He is an avid Beatles fan and got to meet Ringo not once but twice! You could say they're pretty tight now. ;)
kOko is also partial to Prince (and you may notice various Purple accoutrements including a Purple bass guitar. Plus he sings a mean rendition of Little Red Corvette.
Although he is born and raised in Southern California, give him a Margarita and he starts speaking like he's from the deep south...we don't know why...(shrug shoulder emoji).
Sandro Rebel
Brazilian-born pianist/keyboard player and composer currently living in Los Angeles, Sandro has been in the music business for over 30 years, having performed at some iconic venues in the U.K (02 Arena ,Manchester Arena, to Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl, Memorial Coliseum) , New York’s “Radio City Music Hall” and many more!
With an extensive national and international touring experience that spans over 35 countries, Sandro is also familiar with Brazilian, Latin, African and Persian music.
His music has been used in sessPerforming credits with Frankie Valli, Sandra Crouch, Gloria Trevi (Mexico), 2-time Grammy winner Gilberto Gil (Brazil), Zélia Duncan (Brazil), Ray Brown Jr. (U.S), Lucho Gatica (Chile), "Totsy" (Brian Setzer's opening act) , Maria de Barros (Cape Verde), Marco Sison (Philippines), Phil Chang (Taiwan), Andy, Habib & Mohammad, Shahyad and Hengameh (Persian artists)
Bill Cinque
Author and musician B5, (as he is known to his friends...so we've heard) was raised by wolves. These wolves later put him up for adoption, citing him as “uncivilized.”
At the age of 16, Cinque decided to turn the tables on the scientific community by abducting an alien. “I grew up in Yonkers, NY. How hard could it be to hotwire a starship?” The intergalactic craft was seen parked at a Pizza Hut from 1974 until 1978, when the young man decided on a career change. “Initially, everyone laughed at my commitment to pinniped dentistry,” Cinque said. “Well, I ask you – have you seen any walruses with gingivitis lately? I didn’t think so. You’re welcome.”
His book 'The Amazing Adventures of a Marginally Successful Musician' is available to buy on his website or do one better and listen to the Audiobook, available on Audible and bask in Bill's charm and humor as his hilarious anecdotes and experiences especially for you! Oh yeah, no big whoop but he also toured with Neil Diamond and is currently in the band Loving Spoonful and tours frequently with Peter Asher!
Which one's Mary?
Well, there is, actually, no Mary Dyer in the band...
Funny story.....
The reason Mary Dyer came about is, remember that time back in 2020 when there was this global pandem......yeah, you remember.
Everything was shut down including music venues, bars, restaurants so these long time band members had no where to play and people had nowhere to listen to live music. That was until, Mandy and David decided to step out onto their driveway with just an acoustic guitar and two voices and about 12 people in the audience, all masked up and socially distanced. They decided to call their good friend, drummer Chris (Pat Benetar), Bill Cinque, (Neil Diamond). The crowd grew each week and more players were added including guest performers. Before they knew it, hundred's of people were coming out every Saturday night to dance in the street. They spread to the cross street of Mary Street. So now we were "ON THE CORNER OF MARY AND DYER" hence......The Mary Dyer Band. We're now so cool, we like to just be called Mary Dyer coz, you know....it's cool...
Here's a cheeky, little link about the time we got recognized by the mayor for keeping up community spirits.
So, now you know!
That time we made it on to abc7 Eyewitness News for a Labor Day Street Party in 2025 and Dallas Raines (or D, as we call him) gave us a shout out! Aaahhh the good ol' days!
For Bookings, please call or text David Blasucci at: 818-400-1857
or email him at: dblasucci@gmail.com
Rates depend on how many players will be performing, distance to travel, and how long you would like us to play. Our song repertoire consists of 70's Classic Rock, 80's rock/pop, 90's and some songs of today. You may request up to 3 songs that are not on our repertoire for your function.
Thank you and we look forward to bringing the party to your special event!
Love,
Mary Dyer