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Odell Mickens
Bass
Odell's career as a songwriter and musician is phenomenal! He has toured with The Trammps, featuring Earl Young ("Disco Inferno") for over two decades, playing bass guitar. Odell had been touring and entertaining crowds around the country with WALLSTREET. He is also the writer of many of Wallstreet's singles, including: "Old School Music" "Closing Time" and "Finally Friday". Odell is also a Jersey boy, born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ. Odell enjoys traveling, classic cars, and flea markets!
Mark Haslon
Lead vocal and sax
Mark is the lead vocals for the band and a consummate professional. He has toured with many bands including WALLSTREET and plays the role of the cop in The Village People tribute band. He knows how to get the crowd involved either by dancing or singing along. Mingling with the audience while singing pulls everyone into the show- he's a Pure Party Starter! In his spare time, he loves to ride his custom Harley.
Erica Scott
Vocals
Erica discovered her singing talent at age of 10 but kept it a secret, as her family’s focus was on her sister’s singing career. This gave her the freedom to develop an independent and unbiased love for music, exploring it on her own terms. As her passion grew, Erica began performing in talent shows, competing locally, and teaching herself guitar. Singing became her way of expressing emotions that words alone couldn’t capture. Though her musical tastes span many genres, R&B, soul, and praise & worship music hold a special place in her heart. Today, she performs with The Discoteks, a role that has reignited her love for the stage and for sharing her passion with others.
Maria Roldan
Vocals
Maria Roldan is a professionally seasoned vocalist and has performed in some of the most prestigous arenas all over the USA – such as the PNC Arts Center, The Beacon Theater, The State Theater & BB Kings, just to name a few. Along with her girl group “Blu Lilly”, & Doo Wop group, Tony Danno's Manhattan Skyline she has been fortunate enough to open up for many talented artists such as Micky Dolenz of “The Monkees” fame, The Shirelles “Shirley Alston Reeves”, Tavares, Peter Noone & Darlene Love! She Also had the privelege and great thrill of singing backup for Lou “Lighting Strikes” Christie and toured with him throughtout America for the last 10 years!
Chuck Johnson
Lead Guitar
Chuck is lead guitar player for The Discoteks. He played professionally for Millie Jackson and toured the world- England, Moscow, S. Africa. He brings the GROOVE to the show! We are honored to have him aboard!
Mark Patterson
Keyboards
Mark trained in classical piano for many years. He has been touring and playing keys for many bands for over 40 years. By using a variety of electronic keyboards and synths, he has been able to recreate the sounds needed for the 70's disco music. B3, Strings, Horns to name a few are used to bring the original music back to life. His last band Big Whiskey was a Skynyrd tribute act where he opened for music notables such as Reba McIntyre and The Charlie Daniels band. Veggie gardening, and cooking are his hobbies.
Kenny "Chick" Ciccarelli
Drums & Vocals
Ken, who is a multi-talented musician, is the drummer for The Discoteks. He has performed and toured with The Platters, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Paul Anka and Peggy Lee to name a few. He was on the Jerry Blavat show as well as Mike Douglas and Al Alberts Showcase. He is a graduate of Trenton Conservatory of Music. Ken puts the Groove in the Disco Sound!!
Joe Stahl
Trumpet
Joe has been playing live and recording with various original and cover bands in New Jersey for over 30 years, ranging from funk, to rock, to hard rock. He started his music career playing trumpet in 4th grade, and played in every school band possible - concert, jazz, marching, pit. He most recently toured and played in Joyride, a tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. His horn brings the power and excitement to the show!!. We're glad he plays for The Discoteks!