Band Bios

The band has been performing since 1979, and though the lineup occasionally changes, the tunes keep coming. Below are the current Mainstream members:

	Frank Del Vacchio– AKA Frankie D. Born : Long Island, NY August 9, 1946 Home town : Tampa,Florida Started playing guitar professionally in 1963. In 1969 recorded and toured with “The Mercy” who had the Number One smash hit “Love Can Make You Happy”. In 1970 signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records. The band was called “Mighty Manfred and the Wonderdogs” and the first release on Atco Label was “Join Hands” which was a regional hit in the Midwest. Traveled with a show band based in Atlanta. In four years the band played every state east of the Mississippi including Canada and the Maritimes. Played the Chicago Area For two years. One the founding members of the only Tower Of Power Cover Show Band on the West Coast of Florida Played with Various National Acts including: The Rascals, Soul Survivious, The Association, Iron Butterfly, Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Blues Image, Kool And The Gang and Journey. Active in the Music Scene on the West Coast of Florida for the Past 20 years including playing the top resorts, conventions and political fundraisers.
	Mike Gibilisco - AKA "Gibby" or "Giblet" Mike holds a B.A. in music education from Southeastern College (Lakeland, Fl.), as well as, a Master degree in Jazz Performance from USF (Tampa, Fl.) where he was the lead Alto player for the prestigious Jazz Ensemble I. In addition to playing the saxophone with Mainstream he serves as the musical director/arranger. He also composes and arranges music for various churches and bands throughout the country. He has been married to his wife Christy for 8 years. They have two beautiful daughters. Mike has played an active role in the Tampa Bay Area Music scene for almost 10 years and has been entertaining people with Mainstream since the summer of 2002.
	Kirsten Joyer Kirsten Joyer is an Assistant Principal with Pasco County School Board. She is married and the mother of three children. A Kansas native, she has been singing professionally for over twenty years. Although trained as a dancer, her first love has always been singing. She has been the lead singer for mainstream for over 10 years.
	William "Wink" Warren Percussion, Vocals Born in upstate New York, 1949. Started my musical interests about the age of five. Played snare drum in Jr. and Sr. Drum Corps for most of my summer vacations during my teenage years. I was involved in Band, Orchestra and Chorus in my Jr. and Sr. High School Years. Joined my first real Band in 1967. Toured most of the State Colleges and Ivy League Universities, in the northeastern part of the United States. Attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, studied under Alan Dawson the summer of 1970. Moved to Florida in 1972, toured the night club circuit until the middle eighties. Then joined up with “A Tribute To The Blues Brothers”, and soon after that took over the business part. Later became the “Official Blues Brothers of the Chicago Bears Football Club," for over a decade! We did shows all over the U.S.A. opened for Bo Diddley, Cher, Kool and The Gang to name a few. Other groups that I opened for while playing drums were, Sly and The Family Stone, Rod Stewart and Small Faces, Ides Of March, Buddy Miles Express, Ronnie James Dio,Gary U.S. Bonds etc.. After playing the part of “Elwood Blues” my passion for drums sparked my desire to play drums once again! I became involved in the music program at Van Dyke Methodist Church, singing in the choir and playing drums as a substitute. While still performing as “Elwood Blues” I am Blessed to be with “The Mainstream Band” and lovin' every minute of it, and so will you!! I want to thank my wife Hollie and my daughter Kayla for their sacrifice in this great adventure!
	Dale Sloman Originally from Attleboro Massachusetts Dale has been playing professionally for 30 years. Dale studied Music the University of Lowell, now the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He studied Music Education and Performance there. After school Dale traveled extensively over the US and Canada with several showbands of the Day. After being on the road for 3 years Dale started working for the Cruise lines as an onboard staff Musician. Playing lead trumpet, section work and Jazz, Dale was able to play with many International Artists such as the Temptations, The Fifth Dimension, Jerry Lewis and so on. After the Cruise lines Dale worked for Warner Bros. Publications as Senior Technical editor of the Bands and Orchestras. Now living in the Tampa Bay area Dale still prepares music for Warner Bros. Alfred Music, Carl Fischer and performs with many ensembles from Dixieland to Orchestral.
	Sammy Martinez In the summer of 1989, Sam Martinez picked up the bass for several reasons. First, his previous hobby, remote control helicopter, became a virtual financial black hole, and secondly, “4 strings… how hard could it be?” That launched a musical quest that is far from over. In college, ORU, Sam worked mostly with a mission’s minded church that would “tour” Mexico during spring breaks, which gave him his first taste of combining missions and music. A combination that he would latter be passionate about. Kinda like chocolate with peanut butter. During his stay at ORU, Sam also played in university basketball band. In his sophomore year, he decided to follow the urging to go into music/missions full time with Youth With A Mission. During his time with YWAM, he played with several different bands, both domestically and internationally. In 1996, musical professionalism became a priority. Sam attended the Players School of Music in Clearwater from 1996 to 1997; where he had the opportunity to intern with jazz great Jeff Berlin. He would later go on to teach at the Players School on and off for several years after. The desire to be a part of an original project moved Sam to take himself, and his belongings, to Las Vegas, where he met up with some friends from YWAM. He still works with the team from Vegas (baby!) as they hold many worship conferences in different locations nationally and internationally throughout the year. Since being back in Florida, Sam still works a professional musician in the local central Florida area. Playing with several different projects ranging from variety bands to Latin jazz, music remains God’s gift and the love hasn’t faded.
	Alan Ray S. J. Gonzalez - A.K.A. - “Alan Ray S. J. Gonzalez” (I have no a.k.a.---I just wanted to see my name in quotations and write a sentence in parentheses). I have a B. M. in Jazz Performance from the University of South Florida. I’m Director of Bands at Memorial Middle School which is centrally located in the heart of Tampa.My students (my kids) have more Love-Talent-and Energy than any group of people I’ve ever been around, which makes going to work a pleasure. The Faculty, Staff, and Administration are dedicated to being dedicated.............let that sink in. My Father, Amado Gonzalez (the original Mr. G.) was the Heart of any Band he was a part of when I was growing up. Mostly he played with a group called *Cojunto Alegre. This was the first band I performed with on stage as a young boy. Now the artist I perform with are internationally known. (Ismaell Miranda-Edgar Joel-CharlieCruz-Hector Tricoche-Paquito Guzman-Eddie Santiago-Frankie Negron- Luigi Texidor and Justo Betancourt). My life is one big Musical Carousel from morning to night. I get to jam with kids during the day, and Mainstream at night. I challenge anyone to stand in front of this Band and not have an urge to get down. I love my Family! I love my Wife! I love my Friends! I love my Life!!!!!!!* *SINCERELY, SON OF FLO..............................THERE’S YOUR A.K.A.!*