Nominate a Tempe Bike Hero, celebrate biking at our Tour de Tempe community bike ride, take a solo ride along one of our many multi-use paths and participate in other Valley Bike Month activities. Events.com Browse is curated for you to find and attend events you love. * The "Dazzling Del Rays" from New Jersey a 5 piece Band 7-10:00* View their website here: http://www.delrays.bandvista.com $10 COVER CHARGE (well worth it, they fill the house every time). Doors open 4 pm / Dinner served 4-8 pm $10 Min. Calendar Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Bonita Springs, Sat. Published by at February 16, 2022. Leased by Blue Safari Seychelles (BSS), Alphonse is among the world's top destinations for saltwater fly-fishing, where bonefish, milkfish, triggerfish, permit and (that Holy Grail) giant . 1 Mango Rita"s Rhythm House 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. 16440 South Tamiami Trl., Ft Myers. Sat ", More: Jake Owen talks Hertz Arena show, his next album and his Fort Myers and Naples family, Where:Pinchers Crab Shack parking lot, Tin City,1200 5th Ave S, Naples, More information: Seestonecrabfestival.comfor a list of all the bands performing over the weekend, Where: 7550 Mission Hills Drive, No. Catch a fly ball, a tan and hopefully a few attractions while youre in Tempe for Spring Training. The 50s revival started in the early 70s. At the time, all three were trying to pay for college. 11 Sunshine Mobile Village 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Fri. 17 Nauti-Parrot Tiki Hut at Marinatown 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. 3448 Marinatown Ln., North Ft. Myers. share events with your friends and make the most out of every experience. Over the years the band members have appeared in shows with Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jay and the Americans, the Boxtops, America, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and many others. Purchase tickets, Membership is open to all residents of Cape Coral and surrounding areas. Join us for a fun filled night of music and dancing . They had to be impressed because we could back up in harmony, too. Book An Appearance. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. Admission is free. Mango Rita's Rhythm House. 4 When they hear us, theyre back in high school, Larry Farese added. Private Event. "When they moved down here, it waslike the Blues Brothers we got the band back together. The Dazzling DelRays transported their audience back to the '60s with covers of classic songs during a performance at Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar on October 12. Sometimes the treasure is buried on the back hill. "The '50s revival startedin the early 70s." Sports Bar. Theyve got their aches and pains. So if you had a happy high school experience, you're happy when you hear us play. Thanks for visiting the new home of The Dazzling DelRays !. The Dazzling DelRays at Dogtooth 5/12/23 happening at Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar, 5310 Shirley Street,Naples,FL,United States, Naples, United States on Fri May 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm What Happened to the Crickets After Buddy Holly's Death? Continue here for the tools you already love, but be sure to explore everything else Thank you, Events.com Browse is curated to help you find and attend events you love. Copyright 2019. So we just started playing it. The group worked hard at developing the sound of those hit-makers. In reality, the two took on a property management company. Fit to Fly LLC. A night with the Del Rays is the rekindling of good times and great music. Their repertoire includes Elvis, the Temptations . Kevin Daly, Realtor. (view on map). And they welcomed their barrister brother back into the group. That, along with the fact that all could sing,got them calls to open for stars of that era or to be their pick-up band for East Coast shows. Sharon Vath, a vocalist who croons half of such pairings such as theMarvin Gaye-Kim Weston duet "It Takes Two" with Larry Farese. And that word has to bequalified. "We had wardrobe trunks. About the group: The Del Rays perform the best of doo wop, classic rock, beach and motown. 2021, 5 And on the way, over nearly 47 years,it gleaned invaluable details about harmonies, arrangements and instrumentation. The group worked hard at developing the sound of those hit-makers. Contact Us. Jim Farese chuckled, remembering hehad to ferry Seinfeld to the remote gig because he didn't drive. Other upcoming performances are Nov. 5 at Sneaky Pete's in Bonita Springs, Nov. 6 at Pinchers Tiki on Fort Myers Beach, Nov. 12 at Dogtooth in Naples. Fri. 21 Nauti-Parrot Tiki Hut at Marinatown 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. 3448 Marinatown Ln., North Ft. Myers. Contacttheeventorganiser With an ideal blend of activity-based events, festivals, nightlife entertainment, and arts events, Tempe offers something for anyone and everyone. Arcadia, Fl. The Del-Vikings members in their classic lineup: Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson (born May 16, 1933, Cambridge, MA; died June 22, 1990,Pontiac, MI); vocals (first tenor)David Lerchey (born February 3, 1937, New Albany, IN; died Jan. 31, 2005, Hallandale, FL); vocals (second tenor / baritone)Norman Wright (bornOctober 31, 1937, Philadelphia, PA; died April 23, 2010,Morristown, NJ): vocals (baritone)Don Jackson: vocals(baritone)Clarence Quick (born February 2, 1937, Brooklyn, NY; died May 5, 1983, Brooklyn, NY): vocals (bass)Joe Lopes (born 1934, Cambridge, MA):guitar. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Looking for fun things to do this weekend in Tempe and the Phoenix area? The beauty of it is that everybodys got their problems in life. HAPPY HOUR DAILY 5pm to 6pm / 50% OFF ALL HOUSE WINES, WELLS & DOM. Sell more tickets through digital marketing. Fri. 9 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Fri. 14 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Fri. 11 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Fri. 8 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Fri. 13 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Everybody's doing the dances. In a word: Retirement. 326, Naples, Naples, More information: delrays.bandvista.com/home, South Street in Naples spices up local music scene with nightly shows, national acts, Jake Owen talks Hertz Arena show, his next album and his Fort Myers and Naples family, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Thanks for visiting the new home of The Dazzling DelRays !. Purchase tickets, SHOW TIME: 7pm to 9:30pm in the Ballroom / No Cover Charge / $10 min. "You'll remember that in the late '60s rock music became very psychedelic. 27 Brandywine 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. 1398 S. Brandywine Cr., Ft Myers. We backed up Little Anthony, Farese said. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. We were like the California Sha Na Na." At the time, all three were we're trying to pay for college. Band. 5 talking about this. * The "Dazzling Del Rays" from New Jersey a 5 piece Band 7-10:00 * View their website here: http :// www.delrays.bandvista.com $10 COVER CHARGE (well worth it, they fill the house every time). It was a big drug culture, right? If the problem persists contact Customer Support. Musician/band. Sometimes the treasure is buried on the back hill. Private Event. In a word: Retirement. Facebook. The Funkiest Disco Group: KC and the Sunshine Band, The first commercially successful integrated rock group, Their 1957 smash "Come Go With Me" is considered a quintessential doo-wop classic, An early favorite of mentor and highly influential DJ Alan Freed, Did more than any other group to put Pittsburgh on the rock n' roll map, Their excellent covers of pre- and postwar pop helped bridge the gap between pop vocal and doo-wop, No one seems to know why Quick named the group the Del-Vikings, only that adding "Del" on the front set off made them seem more "mysterious." Farmers Market at St. Matthew's House Naples. With so much to do in Tempe this spring, parents might wish for the same thing! With their musical roots in careers that began in the 1960s, the band can get any crowd singing and on their feet. Thu. Bonita Springs Reservations: 239-405-8566 Full bar and dining available. Audiences will get a head-bobbing helping of that knowledge when the group plays for the Stone Crab Festival at 6 p.m. Friday at Pinchers Crab Shack in Tin City. Lerchey became the first White member of the all-Black group, now known as the Del Vikings (no hyphen), quietly making them one of the very first integrated rock groups -- a handful had existed before, but none had reached national success. Everybodys singing along, from the first song on, Jim Farese said. We learned all their songs, even their choreography," he continued, as his brother cracked: "I don't think you want to see us doing their choreography now, though.". 16 Toby"s R.V. 9 Nauti-Parrot Oasis 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. 17200 S. Tamiami Trl., Ft. Myers. COPYRIGHT 2023 Tempe Tourism Office 222 South Mill Avenue, Suite 120, Tempe, AZ 85281 USA | Privacy Policy. Dazzling Delrays 50th Anniversary Show - Cambier Park. They've lost a spouse. We'll send you our list of local deals and activities when you do. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. We were actually going to say 30 years because we felt that would make us seem younger, but it is what it is. Remember the days of sock hops, burger joints and going steady? When youre a child, you always wanted spring break to last a lot longer than a week. Catch a fly ball, a tan and hopefully a few attractions while you're in Tempe for Spring Training. 2021, 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral, 33904, FL, US. Sun fine for parking in handicap spot in ohio. share events with your friends and make the most out of every experience. The harmonies are terrific, he said. This is the place where you can check out all the latest news, photos, music and videos. To make matters worse, their former manager overdubbed a full band into those original demos and released them as an album! Fri. 19 St. Peters Knights of Columbus 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd., Naples, Fl. We are here to help! Event starts on Friday, 9 June 2023 and happening at Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar, Naples, FL. We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere , The Dazzling DelRays at Sneaky Pete's 3/3/23, Search by related topics in Bonita Springs, We'll find event recommendations just for you. Sat. 3 talking about this. Jeff, But then everything exploded. Twitter. Fri. 12 Lake Kennedy Senior Center 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.. Fri. 19 Nauti-Parrot Tiki Hut at Marinatown 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. 3448 Marinatown Ln., North Ft. Myers. Were in Naples but not to retire What is an East Coast rock n roll band like this doing in Naples? THE DAZZLING DEL RAYS FROM NEW JERSEY is good old ROCK & ROLL at its best! The Dazzling DelRays will perform a 50th anniversary concert Saturday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cambier Park in Naples. Ernie Padalil, a substitute for Meade who once played in a Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty tribute band. The now-uptempo "Whispering Bells," with Kripp on lead, became their second smash. Apr 15 Stone Harbor Resort Sturgeon Bay 6:30 - 10:00. Plus the music is terrific. That, along with the fact that all could sing, got them calls to open for stars of that era or to be their pick-up band for East Coast shows. Sat. The Albums. For More Information Call 239-877-6889. Time Where: Pinchers Crab Shack parking lot, Tin City, 1200 5th Ave S, Naples. Dogtooth Sports and Music Bar. News Bio Tour Schedule Media Our Shows Contact/Booking Ask the Dazzling Delrays. In the next two years, they became known as one of the best vocal groups in the US military, even coming in second at the national Air Force talent show. Food or drink Purchase required per person.???? Everybodys doing the dances. And they welcomed their barrister brother back into the group. The story of most Fifties doo-wop groups begins with neighborhood friends gathering around a corner streetlamp in the evening to sing, or classmates at a local public high school keeping busy after hours, but the story of the Del-Vikings is an Air Force one: all five original vocalists (plus Lopes working out accompaniment on guitar, not at all unusual for a vocal group) were stationed at . It also set off a minor wave of "Del" vocal groups in doo-wop, With "Come Go With Me," Dot became the first-ever label to take an artist's indie label recordings and release them as is, without re-recording them, The one-l Del Vikings led by Quick on Mercury were the first to record "That's Why (I Love You So)," later a big hit for Jackie Wilson, The two-l Dell Vikings led by Kripp on Fee Bee and Dot also included a young Chuck Jackson, who would later go on to solo fame with the soul classic "Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)". Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753. Join us for a fun filled night of great music and great dancing with the DEL RAYS from NEW JERSEY! Your help and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Shehad a classic rock band in New Jersey known as Angel Heart, and sang with Night Train down here as well as performing with synth music and in duos. The Dazzling DelRay's perform the best of doo wop, classic rock, beach and motown. Jim Farese and Jim Meade, who had kept the group alive in New Jersey, moved down here to be near Larry Farese, who had moved to Naples to practice law in 1980. The Del-Vikings awards and honorsVocal Group Hall of Fame (2005), Top 10 hitsPop"Come Go With Me" (1957),"Whispering Bells" (1957), R&B"Come Go With Me" (1957), "Whispering Bells" (1957), "Cool Shake" (1957), Notable covers Dion and the Beach Boys both managed to take their own versions of "Come Go With Me" back into the Top 40; it was also the song that Liverpool skiffle group The Quarrymen were playing the day a teenage Paul McCartney met John Lennon (Lennon, having forgotten the words, rhymed "Come go with me" with "to the penitentiary"), Movies and TVLike most acts taken under Alan Freed's wing, the Del-Vikings appeared in one of his rock and roll movies, in this case 1957's The Big Beat, although they also appeared on a episode of "The Ed Sullivan Show," and also on Freed's attempt at an "American Bandstand" type show called "The Big Record". What is an East Coastrock 'n' roll band like this doing in Naples? Create events for free. Sat. They absorbed musical wisdom from stars in their descent and turned it into their own jet fuel.During the 1970s, the New Jersey-born group opened for Jay and the Americans, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Coasters, the Platters and many moreSkip the psychedelia The three men behind the group drum and guitar playing brothers Larry and Jim Farese and bassist Jim Meade actually began singing and playing after the era of their favorite music. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My name is Jeff. Ask the Dazzling DelRays. unique traits of plants, animals and humans. 6 The Stage -- Jersey Boys Tribute and Rock & Roll Tribute 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Reservations: 239-405-8566 Full bar and dining available. ", $10 Cover Charge /$10 minimum purchase per person requiredEarly Bird: 20% discount regular dinner menu (Specials excluded) 5 to 6pm dailyHappy Hour: 50% discount on house wines, wells, dom. With their musical roots in careers that began in the. Subscribed to personalized events updates! More About Me . Be sure to check out the different pages on our site and sign up for our e-mail list before you leave. Both Pro and Amateur Chefs compete on the Big Green Egg to show off their prowess and deliver delectable recipes . Admission is free.Other upcoming performances are Nov. 5 atSneakyPetes in Bonita Springs, Nov. 6 at Pinchers Tiki on Fort Myers Beach, Nov. 12 at Dogtooth in Naples. Easy to use, slick, and powerful, the BandVista musician website builder allows you to quickly build an industry-worthy mobile-friendly band or musician website you're sure to be proud of. Come back often as we will be updating the site frequently. 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Sat Mar 04 2023 at 08:00 pm Siggno Tour 2023 - Fort Myers, Florida - The Ranch. 13 Nauti-Parrot Oasis 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. 17200 S. Tamiami Trl., Ft. Myers. 2023Feb 11** Club 38 / American Legion Appleton7:00 11:00Feb 18**Oshkosh Masonic Center Oshkosh 6:00 10:00Feb 25 CP Event / The Lodge at Leathem Smith Sturgeon Bay 7:00 11:00Mar 3 Tigers Bar & Grill Ripon 7:00 11:00Mar 11 Bago Bar & Grill Co. Neenah 6:00 - 10:00, Apr 1 Unimaginable Hope Sock Hop/City Inn Berlin 4:00 6:00, Apr 15 Stone Harbor Resort Sturgeon Bay 6:30 10:00Apr 29Silvercryst Wautoma 7:00 11:00, The Del Rays will beback in Mishicot????? Where you might have heard them "Come Go With Me" is such a perfect encapsulation of the era's freewheeling innocence that it's been used as a signifier in every '50s period piece from American Graffiti to American Hot Wax to Diner to Stand by Me, but it still pops up in odd places: while tending Johnny Sack's garden in "The Sopranos," for example, or Tom Hanks dancing to it on a makeshift raft in Joe Versus the Volcano, StylesDoo-Wop,Pop Vocal, R&B, Great American Songbook. We had backdrops. Get the inside scoop on the best of Tempe - straight to your inbox. A night with the Del Rays it just thatmemories of good times and good music. They were NYU students," he said. 1 Mango Rita"s Rhythm House 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. 16440 South Tamiami Trl., Ft Myers. 15 Jamaica Bay 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Delta Crossing. "Don't put that in the paper. '", More: South Street in Naples spices up local music scene with nightly shows, national acts, "We were the backup band for TheDrifters. Wed. 5 The Stage -- Jersey Boys Tribute and Rock & Roll Tribute 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. 9144 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs Reservations: 239-405-8566 Full bar and dining available. Real Estate Agent. Got just what the doctor ordered, checkout The Dazzling DelRays at dazzlingdelrays.com. A management switch from Kaye to an Air Force lawyer named Alan Strauss meant that every member under 21, as legal minors, was suddenly no longer beholden to the Fee Bee contract. E.g. That was a no-brainer for us to play these oldies, because we worked five to six nights a week. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); On Saturday, March 4, the highly acclaimed Emerson String Quartet will perform at the Sanibel. dazzling del rays. PrivacyPolicy. Wed. 1 The Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair -- Senior Day 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Thu. It backed up singers like Little Anthony ("Going Out of My Head") and blues crossover giant Bo Diddley ("Who Do You Love?"). Jackson left or was forced out of the service for reasons unknown; his replacement was another White tenor, Gus Backus, who would later sing lead on their last hit, "Cool Shake." Plugged endlessly by Kaye, who was also their manager, it eventually made enough regional noise to attract the attention of legendary DJ Alan Freed, and soon they had a national hit. The Dazzling Delrays. There was now both a Del-Vikings group (led by Quick) and a Dell-Vikings group (led by Kripp), and a series of recordings flooded the market -- various combinations of members, jobs backing other singers, even solo and duet performances, all on several different labels, some credited to the group, some not, others partially. Join us for a fun filled night of music and dancing with the "DEL RAYS from NEW JERSEY! Usually, it is easier to find a space in this lot. Back to calendar. Feb 18** Oshkosh Masonic Center Oshkosh 6:00 - 10:00. The story of most Fifties doo-wop groups begins with neighborhood friends gathering around a corner streetlamp in the evening to sing, or classmates at a local public high school keeping busy after hours, but the story of the Del-Vikings is an Air Force one: all five original vocalists (plus Lopes working out accompaniment on guitar, not at all unusual for a vocal group) were stationed at Pittsburgh's Air Force Reserve Base, where Quick, Kripp, Don Jackson, and Samuel Patterson began singing as the Four Deuces. Enjoy sunny skies and all the spring vibes at this year's Cactus League Spring Training games, February 26 through March 25, 2023. Event starts on Friday, 3 March 2023 and happening at Sneaky Petes Bonita, Bonita Springs, FL. The comedy came from a young guy named Jerry Seinfeld. One is on the East side of our building & the other is on the West side of Vincennes Blvd. dazzling del rays. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Our Music & Trivia. An unexpected error occurred. SEP Doo Wop FAQ'S. Guestbook. Dazzling Del Rays - 7 p.m. Jimmy Keys - 7:30 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 Thistle and Lace Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 239-226-1687 Gulf Coast Symphony Annual Gala and Auction Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort, Fort Myers, 6 p.m. www.gulfcoastsymphony.org Dustin Melton Drummer. We're on a mission from God!" Use your same username and password to log in and you'll be During the 1970s,the New Jersey-born group opened for '50s and '60s names such as the Coasters ("Poison Ivy"), Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge ("Worst That Could Happen"), Jay and The Americans ("This Magic Moment," "Cara Mia") and The Boxtops ("The Letter"). Mar 3 Tigers Bar & Grill Ripon 7:00 - 11:00. Copyright 2022. The Cape Coral Social Club: "A Non-Profit Organization" A Member of the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Cape Coral Social Club is to give its members a friendly, welcoming place to have fun, enjoy social activities, and gain awareness of our community and its services. They had to be impressed because we could back up in harmony, too. Traduzioni in contesto per "rays and sunlight" in inglese-italiano da Reverso Context: Protection against UV rays and sunlight enables the delicate ouzo VETO to maintain its precious properties unchanged. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Join us for a fun filled night of music and dancing with the "DEL RAYS from NEW JERSEY!" Google. Thu. Fri Mar 03 2023 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Sneaky Pete's Bonita, 3465 Bonita Beach Rd. The only label interested, however, was a tiny local outfit called Fee Bee, which recognized "Come Go With Me" as the hit and recorded it in late 1956. We are planning a party for October, 2022 at a country Club and we are expecting 125-150 guests. Sports & Recreation Venue. Everybody's singing along, from the first song on," Jim Farese said. 0. dazzling del rays. Tag us in your photos @TempeTourism or use #OurTempe. Brenda C Today, the band plays hits that largely span late 50s, early 60s including Beatles and Temptation songs and early 70s music. "That was a no-brainer for us to play these oldies, because we worked five to sixnights a week. "She's 93, God bless her." Plus the music is terrific. #20,Bonita Springs,FL,United States, Bonita Springs, United States. The Top 10 Biggest Doo-Wop Songs of All Time, Doo-Wop's Boy Band: Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Blueprint for Philly Soul: The Spinners, Kings of the Rock Instrumental: The Ventures. Dazzling Del Rays - 7 p.m. Aretha Franklin & Patti Labelle tribute - 7 p.m. Cape Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral 239-549-3000 Taylor Rea Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Naples, 6 - 8 p.m. in front of Bravo Italian Kitchen www.experiencemercato.com Hand and Harvest Artisan Market Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Explore our local events with showtimes and tickets. in the next shopping center. Buy tickets for THE DAZZLING DEL RAYS - Ballroom at Cape Cabaret, Sat 11 November 2023 - THE DAZZLING DEL RAYS FROM NEW JERSEY is good old ROCK & ROLL at its best! Robert Fontenot Jr. is an entertainment critic and journalist focusing on classic rock and roll and published nationally for more than 25 years. He wasnt a big star any more, but we loved his songs and had some we wanted him to do. Sat. Mar 11 Bago Bar & Grill Co. Neenah 6:00 - 10:00. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. , 2023. So if you had a happy high school experience, youre happy when you hear us play. Since 1991, I have lived in South Florida and have eaten in so many restaurants down here, that I now consider myself to be a food expert. Brylcream In Concert. Feb 25 CP Event / The Lodge at Leathem Smith Sturgeon Bay 7:00 - 11:00. Last original member Norman Wright passed away in 2010. The Del Rays perform the best of doo wop, classic rock, beach and motown. Were on a mission from God, joked Larry Farese. 17200 S. Tamiami Trl., Ft. Myers. Remember the days of sock hops, burger joints and going steady? Powered by Visaggio & Co. Bruce Inman (horns), James Farese (lead guitar, lead vocals), Larry Farese (lead vocals), Sharon Vath (lead vocals), James Meade (bass guitar vocals) and Kevin Dolan (drums). Private Event. A night with the Del Rays is the rekindling of good times and great music. - "The beauty of it is that everybody's got their problems in life. For a doo-wop group that only had three big hits, the Del-Vikings (or Dell Vikings, or Del Vikings, or Dell Vikings) had not only one of the most intriguing but also one of the most culturally and historically significant backstories in early rock history.