Dave Bott: Drums and Percussion
A drummer/percussionist for over 40 years, Dave started playing drums at the tender age of 8 – landing his first gig at age 12 and going strong ever since!
Drumming his way through the developing years of rock, classic rock & disco, he has been fortunate enough to work with legends such as “Steppenwolf”, “Foghat” & “Grank Funk Railroad”. Dave eventually returned to his early rock roots when he became the backbeat of “70’s Flashback”.
Dave loves taking the stage, both as a drummer & even occasionally in community theatre, and truly enjoys every day to the fullest. “We’re here for a good time, not a long time”!
Do YOU know Dave Bott??!!?
Tim Malchitsky: Acoustic & Electric Guitar and Vocals
Tim grew up listening to 60’s and 70’s music by inheriting his sister’s record collection of
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, CSN, Sly Stone, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Doobie Brothers, and
Cat Stevens.
He began playing bass in local bands at 15 years old, and quickly established a formidable presence -“there were always better guitar players than me, but I was the only bass player who could sing”. For Tim, singing and particularly harmony singing, has always been the most important part of his playing.
Tim eventually embraced the move from 4 strings to 6-12 strings, to become an integral part of ”70’s Flashback”. His guitar, mandolin & vocal talents continue to highlight each performance. Tim is the ultimate team component! “I love working with everyone in this band!”
Mike Manganelli: Bass Guitar and Vocals
Mike LOVES the bass. Passionately loves the bass!
Embracing all styles from classic rock, to funk, to jazz, Mike has been adding his four strings to rhythm sections throughout the East Coast since the age of 14. He has rounded out “70’s Flashback” since the beginning, and feels he has finally come full circle, back to the music he grew up with.
His influences include Paul McCartney, Tiran Porter, Dave Hope, Dale Peters, Andy West & more. Mike provides the perfect complement to Dave’s drums. This guy truly enjoys his music!!
Chris Marruzzelli: Lead Male Vocals
Chris has performed professionally for over 40 years as both a drummer and lead singer/ guitar player. Past and current bands include Infinity, Dead Letters, Hoosier Daddy, WAX, McNothing, Londonforce, amRadio, Kartune and Popstar Drive. Chris also played drums for Jimmy Harnen, (singer/ songwriter) who wrote the 1980's Top-10 hit "Where are You Now". Chris’s biggest vocal challenge was taking on the lead role of Judas in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
We are so thrilled to have him on the stage as he adds a dimension to our music like you’ve never heard
Pete DeSalvo: Keyboards and Vocals
Peter Philip DeSalvo, D.M.A., is a native Long Islander and a highly respected musician,
teacher, and conductor, having been a successful High School and College band and orchestra
director for nearly forty (40) years. Pete (Doc) has several music degrees, including a Doctor of
Arts degree in Performance.
He began is formal education on drums at the age of five (5) and piano at age seven (7), playing
club dates at the early age of twelve (12) with the help of his father, also a musician (trumpet),
and was the reasonPete gravitated towards music as a life long passion.
Having retired to Northeast Pennsylvania doesn’t mean that he has slowed down any. Pete
currently maintains an active performing, recording, producing, teaching, and piano tuning
career in Pennsylvania, and has found a home as the multi-instrumental keyboardist with the
fabulous 70’s Flashback band.
Johnny Searfoss: Guitars/Vocals
Born 1966, this guitarist-singer-song writer (ASCAP) and multi instrumentalist got his 1st guitar at age 6, playing his first
“official” gig in 1978. He’s been a professional musician since then, pausing only to do video work or to dee jay events and even has a comedy channel on You Tube!
He’s released 5 original solo albums since 2013 under both his name as well as his “JS Blues” and “JS Country” monikers.
Johnny loves and plays many styles of music, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Country and Funk and has spent many years performing with many bands throughout the PA, NY, NJ Tri-state areas.
Favorite songwriters include: The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Steely Dan, Little River Band, The Eagles and ZZ Top.
Favorite guitarists include: Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani and B.B. King.
In addition to his solo, duo and band work, Johnny is a full time private guitar and bass instructor.
Johnny’s all-time favorite decade of music is the 70’s because of the amazing vocal harmonies and guitar work. The songs were so melodic and he loves the funky grooves!
Find out more about Johnny at: www.jsblues.com and www.johnnysearfoss.com
Joelle Witner – Lead Vocals
In addition to fronting the premier 70’s experience, Joelle has maintained a successful career as a Vocal coach & dance instructor for nearly 30 years - somehow also finding the time to own her own Performing Arts studio, and to run a community theatre program which produces several performances throughout the year. She also coordinates annual regional dance/vocal competitions, as a recognized talent judge in 13 states.
Joelle has graced stages throughout the East Coast, from Time Square to International cruise line waters. Her sultry, powerful vocals & unmistakable stage presence propel the music forward, daring the rest of the music to keep pace.
Just a kid herself, Joelle missed the 70’s the first time, but has somehow nailed it the second time around! Total wow!!