The Driftwoods Band
Fun Fun Fun and Good Vibrations are what THE DRIFTWOODS are all about. Starting out as young teens in the 1960’s the band fell in love with lush harmonies, catchy melodies and rock n’ roll rhythms of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. They perfected that sound and quickly became a top rock band on the RI music scene performing at high schools, colleges and radio station promotional events. Winners of 12 Battle of the Bands their reputation as the best vocal rock band was established and are today recognized as RI’s longest running rock band.
They have performed from Maine to Key West at concert series, casinos, fairs, festivals, corporate and private events and even opening for national acts. The Driftwoods have appeared on local tv programs, done studio work, released original recordings and actually sang the background vocals on John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band’s original 45 release ‘Wild Summer Nights’.
Their performance is sure to get you up off your seats singing along to this great high energy tribute to America’s band The Beach Boys and if requested songs by other great artists like The Beatles, Chicago, Four Seasons, etc!
Beginnings
It was the time of the Top 40 and one hit wonders, American Bandstand and the 45 single. And these friends from Providence jumped in. The original group featured Sal Guadagno and Anthony DelSignore on lead vocals with backing vocals provided Tony on bass, Peter Flori, Vinny Pelligrino on guitar and Billy Lauro on Drums.
The Experience
The Driftwoods are a great high energy all age performance featuring the great hits of America's Band, The Beach Boys. They will rock out on tunes by The Beatles, Chicago, Four Seasons and many other artists that are familiar to everyone! Current lineup is Sal on trumpet and lead vocals with Del, backing vocals Tony on keyboards, Peter on guitar, Frank on bass guitar and Tommy on drums.