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The Reminisants have been delighting audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in Classic Hits and Golden Oldies from the '50s through the '70s, playing a collection of great music appealing to all kinds of musical tastes and generations.

Originally formed in 1973 by Dom Viscione, Mike Joyal, and Fran Doorakian, the group has since evolved into the current five-man band.

 

The Reminisants boast an extensive performance history, including concerts, parades, festivals, weddings, anniversaries.   Notably, they entertained passengers on week-long cruises to Bermuda with Norwegian Cruise Lines for sixteen years, both onboard and on the island. Each summer, the band performs at over 60 outdoor concerts and festivals.

 

A favorite at venues such as The Sea Shell Stage at Hampton Beach and numerous New England feasts and festivals, The Reminisants have also graced prestigious stages like the Esplanade and City Hall Plaza in Boston, Foxwoods Casino, Meadowbrook Arena in Gilford, NH, Twin River Casino, Plainridge Park Casino, The Stadium Theatre in Rhode Island, The Big E, The Topsfield Fair, and Gillette Stadium.

 

They have performed with many legends of Rock-N-Roll. They have shared the stage with; The Beach Boys, Paul Revere and The Raiders, The Drifters, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Jay and The Americans, Shirley Alston Reeves, of The Shirelles, Johnny Rivers, Chubby Checker, The Tokens, The Del Vikings, Gary Lewis and The Playboys, The Temptations, The Crystals, The Chiffons, Martha and the Vandellas, The Marvellettes, The Supremes, The Flamingos, The Contours, Herb Reed and The Platters, The Coasters, The Belmonts, Bobby Lewis, Mitch Rider, B.J. Thomas, Grand Funk Rail Road, Three Dog Night, Poco, Dawn and Country Music stars, Gretchen Wilson, Josh Turner and Patty Loveless.

 

The Reminisants are actively involved in fund raising for many local and national charities, including The Dana Farber Scooper Bowl, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, ALS Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, The National Liver Foundation, The Doug Flutie Jr. Autistic Foundation and The Boys and Girls Clubs of New England.

 

The Reminisants are proud of their reputation as one of New England’s most popular and consistent stage acts. The band averages over 180 performances a year and currently books engagements 6 to 18 months in advance.