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IThe tradition and sound that originally made the Duprees such a well-loved and successful group has echoed through time for more than 60 years. Tommy Petillo, Phil Granito, and Jimmy Spinelli active today clearly show their dedication and passion for the type of music that started on a New Jersey street corner and grew to something both classic and ultimately timeless.
Jimmy Spinelli
Jimmy joined The Duprees lineup in 1989 and is the consummate professional who brings an energetic presence to the stage that is unsurpassed with showmanship, dance and vocal style. Former member of "Vito & The Salutaions" Jimmy has been entertaining from his birth.
Tommy Petillo
Since 1978 when the original group selected him as there lead singer, Tommy's dynamic vocals have embodied the true essence of what has always been the heart, soul, and voice of The Duprees. He has with great pride continued the legacy of the Duprees songbook for more than 45 years of stage performances.
Phil Granito
Phil has one of the most unique voices in the business. His explosive style in all his performances is a tribute to his talent. Phil has the longest consecutive run of all the Duprees with 35 years of consecutive stage performances joining the Duprees in 1987. Phil is a former member of "The Teenagers".
The Duprees have entertained audiences who love their unique and romantic sound for more than six decades. From their doo-wop and rock and roll groups start in Jersey City New Jersey, they grew quickly to become a sensation all across the country and around the world. Although members have changed throughout the years, the singing group stayed in touch with their east coast roots and dedication to bringing favorite classics in an updated style. The singing group still thrills audiences with their smooth harmonies and romantic sound as they revitalize their top hits for new generations. Their dedication to preserving the sound, sharing it with more people, and spreading appreciation for music everywhere continues with Tommy Petillo, Phil Granito, and Jimmy Spinelli who are todays Duprees for more than 40 years now of stage performances.
COMING SOON
- 2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE dates
- September 29,30, ocT 1st (fri. sat. sun). SOUTH POINT CASINO, LAS VEGAS
- TICKETS - SOUTHPOINTCASINO.COM - ReservationDesk.com - 866-791-7626
- october 14th --- State Theater, 15 livingston ave, new brunswick, nj
- tickets- https://www.stnj.org/ TEL-732-246-3249
- october 19th --- (thursday) the savannah center (the villages) florida, 2 shows 4pm & 7pm /352-753-3229
- tickets - thevillagesentertainment.com
- november 11th (saturday) --- Smyrna Opera House, located at 7 W. South St. Smyrna, DElaware
- tickets - https://www.smyrnaoperahouse.org/ this show is sold out
- december 1st (private) event
- december 8th (Friday) --- "holiday christmas show"--- lorenzo's cabaret, 1100 south ave, staten island, ny. tickets - https://lorenzosdining.com/ RESERVATIONS-718-477-2400
- december 9th (saturday) --- Bergen pac, 30 north van brunt street, englewood, new jersey http://www.bergenpac.org
- december "new years eve" (sunday) ---- only 200 tickets to be sold for an intimate evening of dinner, dancing & dine with the duprees at "michael's riverside resturant & bar" lynhurst, new jersey....
- reserve your seat now! - call marina -973-477-9534.
- 2024 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE dates
- february 3rd (saturday) ---tba
- february 9th (friday) ---tba
- february 25th (sunday) --- alabama theatre, myrtle beach, s. carolina. tickets coming soon!
- april 13th (saturday) --- tba
- april 19th (friday) ---tba
- april 20th (saturday) --- tba
- may 18th (saturday) --- tba
- may 21st (tuesday) --- "taste of the state charity event', park chateau, east brunswick, nj
- june 1st (saturday)---tba
- june 22nd (saturday) ---tba
- september 28th ( saturday) ---tba
- october 5th, (saturday) ---tba
- october 27th, (sunday) ---malt shop cruise, tba
- november 23rd ( Saturday) --- tba
- december 6th-7th --- tba
- The DUPREES are one of America’s best loved singing groups and are known the world over for recording million selling hits of the most beautiful love songs ever written. The Duprees once again, with their unmistakable sound and style, give new life to a collection of great songs of our time. I know the songs on this CD will capture and inspire your hearts and leave you with a lifetime of memories. Through the years it has been my great pleasure to know The Duprees. To put it simply, they're a class act; true custodians of great music. My friends Ben E. King, Jerry Butler, Little Richard, and I sincerely wish Tommy, Phil, Jimmy and Tony Much more success.
- We all want to thank you, our great fans. You have honored us with your tremendous support throughout the years and because of you our journey still continues.
- Sincerly Loyd Price.
- Since 1980, today's Duprees (Tommy Petillo, Phil Granito, and Jimmy Spinelli, have proudly evolved from the original members: Michael Arnone, John Salvato, Joey “Vann” Canzano, Joseph Santollo, Michael Kelly and Tom Bialoglow. They gave us those memories that will last a lifetime. As always we recognize, celebrate and honor the music that captured everyone’s hearts a half century ago.
- So while we salute and preserve the past, the next generation of Music Historians will document The Duprees continuing musical ride into the future. This collection reflects that evolution; With newly recorded versions of The Duprees greatest hits and all new songs that showcase the versatility and talent of The Duprees Today. We are truly honored to be known as New Jersey’s ambassadors of love songs and America’s favorite vocal group. We will go on recording many more beautiful songs to serenade the greatest fans in the world. These are the songs that will never die, the romantic moods and deep meanings that resonate through the hearts and minds of anyone who has ever fallen in love. When the lyrics and melodies of these old songs are brought to life by the smooth vocals of Tommy Petillo, Phil Granito, Jimmy Spinelli and former member Tony Testa no one can resist the emotion that sparks memories and the desire to sing along......Sincerley Phil, Jimmy and Tommy.