EAGLEMANIA

About Us & Band Member Bio's

EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. That isn’t their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Their show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.

EagleMania has spent countless hours breaking down everything The Eagles recorded on their albums and faithfully reproducing those unforgettable songs in the most authentic way possible. The audience is given a chance to experience the music the way it was meant to be heard and it’s done live on stage night after night.

If you like The Eagles you will love EagleMania!

FRANKIE RENO – KEYBOARDS AND VOCALS

Frankie Reno has taken many paths during his 35 years in the music business. A multi-talented keyboard player/vocalist, composer and producer, he has taken his love of music and his technical expertise as a producer/engineer and worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry on both a national and local level.

Frankie is also a really great guy.

Frankie has had the pleasure of working with such names as Lou Rawls, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Marshal Tucker, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, seven-time Grammy award winning producer The Commissioner, Gordon Williams, as well as the songwriting Hall Of Fame legends, the fathers of The Philadelphia Sound, Gamble and Huff. Frankie is endorsed by Hammond Organ, Garritan Virtual Instruments, Heavyocity Virtual Instruments.

MARC HOFFMAN – LEAD VOCALS

Marc Hoffman is a talented singer/songwriter/drummer/keyboardist/producer. He started singing and playing professionally at the age of thirteen. After studying voice with prominent vocal instructor, Marty Lawrence, in Manhattan, Marc went on to co-found the progressive rock band Prophet. Throughout his career, he has worked with the likes of Grammy award-winning producer Tony Camillo, Exposé vocalist Gioia Bruno, Japanese recording artist Miho Nakayama, and Decades Rock Live producer Barry Summers.

 

Marc has written, produced and performed songs that have appeared on national daytime soap operas on CBS and NBC, as well as having two songs that appear in the cult classic film, The Toxic Avenger.  Marc has also donated his time to the organization Musicians On Call, performing bedside for cancer patients.

 

“Music is healing – I’ve seen it first hand”.

KEN DARCY – GUITAR AND VOCALS

Ken Darcy is a singer/songwriter/musician/poet. He studied music at Montclair State University and privately studied voice under the direction of Gian Carlo Minotti in Manhattan. He has played music on stage since the age of 11 and has been influenced greatly by the style of The Eagles, Neil Young, America and many other crossover rock acts.

Ken plays guitar, bass guitar and keyboards and has extensive training in vocal arranging and music theory under the direction of Duke Anderson, Duke Ellington’s accompanist.

Ken Darcy has performed in many venues ranging from The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to the Bottom Line in New York City. He has worked with musical producers such as Don Dixon, and Rob Fusari, and song writers like Jim Wann, Bland Simpson and Irwin Levine. Ken has appeared on Television in such shows as The Big Break, and was musical director for The Sports Hour.

JOHN GAECHTER – GUITAR

John Gaechter has been playing guitar all his life and has been playing out since he was 15. His musical heroes include Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Walsh, to name a few.

John is also a professional recording engineer and owns a walk-in ready, fully-equipped recording studio in Sussex, NJ.

John has had the good fortune to work with Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Leslie West, as well countless talented local musicians, both playing and recording. John’s love of the Eagles’ music and attention to detail is readily apparent when you hear him play. Listen carefully to the guitar tracks on the song snippets posted to this website and you’ll see what we mean.

DENNIS ESPANTMAN – BASS GUITAR AND VOCALS

Dennis Espantman is a seasoned professional bass guitarist with a resume that spans many years. He had his first brush with international stardom some time ago working for the Danish superstar Kim Larsen and touring Europe as the opening act for the Rolling Stones. Returning to the US, he continued to play bass and to write music.

He has played with musical luminaries such as Chuck Berry, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, Al Cooper, Eddie Brigati, The Jon Herington Band, Jimmy Vivino, and Paul Shaffer.

Dennis is now proud and excited to bring his bass-playing talents to EagleMania.

RON NEGRO – DRUMS

Ronnie has taken over the full time drum chair in EagleMania after subbing with the band for over 6 years. Prior to joining, Ronnie has played all over the world with another top tribute One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel and has performed on Broadway in Rock of Ages, School of Rock, The Great Comet and Head Over Heels.

 

Ronnie has shared the stage with such artists as American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, guitarist Jon Herington (Steely Dan), Josh Groban, Dion and Gary Puckett. He also continues to perform with his longtime band Powderfinger as well as SoulShine: An Allman Brothers Experience.

JOSH LECLERC - GUITAR AND VOCALS

Josh is unique. He began playing guitar before conception and joined Louie Prima’s touring band at age 3. His first appearance at the White House was at age 7 as part of Jimmy Carter’s Artistic Prodigy Sessions, and has since played for 17 presidents, three kings, and the former Shah of Iran. At 14, he  joined the Allman Brothers and can be found on three unreleased albums. Josh invented the guitar. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

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