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Gary Leanues
Keyboards, Guitar & Vocals
A full time musician, Gary Leanues' resume includes extensive musical experience as a performer and band leader. Gary is a veteran of numerous bands including Streamline (1993-2000, 2006-2008) Studio C (2003) and High Definition (2008-2009). In 1993 Gary formed the very successful Top 40 General Business band, Streamline. After a long run, Streamline had it's final performance in December of 2008. Gary performed with the general business band High Definition from 2008-2009. In early 2009 Gary formed the Deluxe Quality Band with friends Paula Gonsalves and Jon Pelzman. Gary also works as a solo entertainer and provides piano music for cocktail hours. Since 1998 Gary has provided entertainment for seniors at retirement homes and senior centers in MA and RI. Highlights from Gary's career include performing with his band Streamline before an audience of 5,000 people opening for John Cafferty at the Bristol RI Concert Series on June 28, 2008 and performing with Studio C at Foxwoods Casino in CT.
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Paula Gonsalves
Lead Vocals & Percussion
Soulful Pop Singer Paula Gonsalves has performed at weddings, functions and lounges throughout MA and RI with Harbor Lights (4 years), Streamline (1 year), Tom Petit & Company (1 Year) Vehicle (1 Year,) and the Deluxe Quality Band (2009-present.) Along with singing at wedding receptions Paula also sings for wedding ceremonies. Paula has sung with the St. John of God Church Choir (1996-Present) for 13 years. Paula shines on such R&B Soul Classics as Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and Etta James' "At Last." But she can also belt out some great dance tunes like "Ain't Nobody" by Chaka Khan and "I Will Survive." Highlights from Paula's career include performing for the Toys for Tots Telethon and performing with Streamline for their appearance opening for John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band in Bristol, RI on June 28, 2008.
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Jon Pelzman
Guitar & Vocals
Guitarist Jon Pelzman has been highly sought after by and performed with many of the top local bands including Studio C (1996, 2003) Synergy/High Definition (2007-present), Paul Borrelli (2000-present), the Deluxe Quality Band (2009-present) and Harbor Lights (1990-96). Jon's extensive musical career has included performances throughout RI, MA, CT and NY. Jon currently performs regularly with the RI general business band Image. One of Jon's proudest moments was performing with his son Daniel (keyboards) in 2008 with a band put together for a special event. Jon's approach to playing the guitar is simple, make every note count. Jon's passion for music is what makes his performances come alive. Don't miss this exciting and talented guitarist!
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Super-Sized Deluxe Qualitynd
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Additionals Musicians available
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 Les Hubbard - Bass Player |
Les Hubbard
Bass & Vocals
Multi-talented Bass Player / Vocalist Les Hubbard has worked with Streamline, Savannah & Company, the Deluxe Quality Band and Second Nature. Les also performs solo providing guitar and vocals. Les joined Streamline for several performances in 2008 including their show opening for John Cafferty at Independence Park in Bristol, RI before an audience of 5,000 people.
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Mike Tavares
Drums and Vocals
Drummer Mike Tavares has performed with the Top 40 Band Harbor Lights the Classic Hits Band the Fuzztones and the Deluxe Quality Band. Mike provides rock solid grooves to dance hits from the 70s through today and swings to jazz standards from the big band era of Sinatra to the current Swing revolution of Michael Buble.
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Add Sax or Horn Section
the Deluxe Quality Band can also be expanded to include a sax player, trumpet player and/or trombone player.
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Booking Information:
Call Gary at (508) 699-7540
E-mail Gary at Deluxequality@aol.com
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