Memorable! Exciting! Fantastic! Killer vocals and a fabulous band!

Those are just some of the reviews of Music Of The Stars shows. Music Of The Stars, a seven-piece vocal and instrumental group, is based in Upstate New York and knows how to connect with their audience. Frank Shrout, Lead Vocalist, says “We want people to be blown away by our arrangements of memorable songs from their all-time favorite artists. It’s all about the music. We honor the artists and their songs.”

Frank’s music resume is impressive, to say the least. He’s been performing professionally since 1981. A veteran of many bands, he has performed in clubs, corporate events and weddings. Frank’s career includes sharing the stage with artists and bands such as Three Dog Night, Kansas, Gary Puckett, Johnny Maestro, Fats Domino, REO Speedwagon and The Manhattans.

The genesis of MOTS was the touring band, East Coast Connection (ECC) formed in 1991. They toured nationally and internationally for several years, performing in casinos and theaters and a six-week tour of Japan. In 2009, East Cost Connection was signed by Princess Cruise Lines and performed in Italy, Greece, England, France, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. After a long and successful run with ECC, Frank took a brief hiatus.

In 2016, he recruited a number of experienced, professional touring and recording musicians for the launch of Music Of The Stars. It’s a band that pays tribute to a number of internationally famous artists, including Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Whitney Houston, Elvis, The Beatles and many more.

Rhonda Federation joins Frank Shrout on lead vocals and other members include Karl LaPorta on keyboard and vocals, Peter Riccardi on multi-keyboards, Dave Tiberio on bass and vocals, and Fabian Provenza on drums. The guitarist role is currently shared by 2 talented and versatile players, Chris Mackay and Don Mancuso.

Music of The Stars has compiled an impressive resume over the past 10 years. They have performed at Seneca Niagara Casino, Batavia Downs, Bravo Italiano Festival, The Rivera Theater, The San Gennaro Festival in Las Vegas, the Oswego Summer Concert Series, Fort Hill Performing Arts Center and more.

“We’re excited to bring these timeless songs, by the world’s favorite artists, to young and old, alike” Frank states.