Joe Marino is a professional 'quadruple threat' entertainer who possesses the rare ability of being able to instantly connect with his audience, no matter what the situation may call for. A professionally trained singer, musician, actor, and dancer, Joe has been constantly performing since the age of eight, beginning with musical instruments....and eventually became very proficient in piano, organ, guitar, bass, drums and voice. As a child, Joe was essentially raised by his grandparents...and being exposed to his grandparents' musical tastes ...developed a passion for 50's and 60's Rock and Roll, Doo Wop, Motown, and of course... Joe also loves Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin..and all the crooners of the past decades. As a child, Joe also found that he had a supreme talent for mimicry, whether it was vocal, musical or acting ability....and performed every chance he got as famous celebrities, singers, and musicians....duplicating every vocal nuance, guitar riff, piano chord, or body movement. Joe spent the next two decades honing all of his abilities to a razor sharp edge....parallel to the great Bobby Darin's life story..... and was taught by old school professionals on what it takes to be a true, well rounded performer....not just a singer or a musician.....but a professional entertainer that develops a bond with their audience right from the start, and one that can utilize all their talents rolled into one power packed show. Joe began his career as a professional tribute artist...paying homage to some of the most famous and well loved celebrities in history such as: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra....and of course....Bobby Darin, to name just a few. Joe is still available today to recreate any one of these famous artists: completely down to their voices, movements, playing ability, and costuming. The tribute artist's world is a fun one, but it is limiting as far as getting work is concerned.....let's be realistic. So....Joe found a way to adapt and make his show better than just as a tribute artist in the years past. Joe put together a tight music group that consists of the best professional musicians/singers/entertainers this side of Las Vegas....and for the last 15 years has earned their status as one of the most sought after and well respected bands in Southwest Florida. Joe Marino and his 5 piece group: All The King's Men are an extremely versatile band that can play music from any decade...not just the 50's and 60's. Joe learned that if you want to survive in the entertainment game....you have to be willing to adapt, improvise and overcome. Although they have been called upon in the past mostly for 50's and 60's Rock and Roll and Doo Wop music....Joe is proud to be able to present his group now with the ability to play more Motown, Disco, 70's, 80's, 90's and Modern Top 40, Island Tropical, Classic Rock, Jazz, and just about any other music your event may call for. Joe Marino and All The King's Men are expandable up to 7 pieces with the addition of a female singer and a saxophone player...or can be offered as either a four piece, three piece, duo, or just Joe Marino himself as a solo act with your choice of him playing guitar, piano, both....or just singing along to music tracks with no instrumentation. The possibilities and combinations are endless. Shows can be tailor - made to accommodate any budget. Joe has several other personal bands that he has founded and can be offered at your next event...such as: * The American Folk Trio : Strolling tableside entertainment that is all acoustic...no electricity or stage needed. Playing any request from Rock and Roll, or to music of the world specializing in American Bluegrass, Classic Country, Cajun, and world ethnic folk standards including Italian, Irish Celtic, German, Polish, Greek, Jewish, Spanish, and the list goes on and on! . Consists of three pieces: Acoustic guitar, Upright Bass, and Fiddle. A wildly popular and crowd pleasing group that works 7 nights a week in the Southwest Florida area....but can be booked for parties in advance with one week's notice. * The Sons of Italy Duo: Strolling tableside entertainment that is all acoustic....no electricity or stage needed. Playing any request....but specializing in the traditional folk music of Italy and Sicily. Gorgeous two part harmonies sung in fluent Italian and Sicilian dialects...the duo consists of an acoustic guitar and a traditional Mediterranean gourd mandolin that represents Italy in the most romantic atmosphere imaginable. Duo also dresses in the most traditional Sicilian costuming consisting of a ruffled white shirt, black pants, shoes, black vest, and Italian flag sash tied around the waist. A truly sensuous and romantic experience! * Pure Country: From classic Country/Western of the 40's to the modern country sound of today.....Joe Marino's group: Pure Country is a beautiful mix of the old and the new. From Hank Williams Sr.....the father of classic country music to Toby Keith....Pure Country offers any genre of Country/Western music as a 4 piece core group that is expandable up to 6 pieces with the addition of a Fiddle and a Banjo. The core group consists of a pedal steel guitar, drums, guitar, and bass. If you want to re-create the classic Nashville Sound...or Grand Ol' Opry Sound.....this band is your answer. Featuring soaring harmonies and tear - invoking steel guitar melodies....the memories will flow like a river at your next event whether it's a lively two step, swing shuffle or a slow 'belly hugger' played by Pure Country! * Joe Marino and the DeVilles: Joe Marino's band that is an exact duplicate of All The King's Men, featuring the same musical genres...only with different players. Dance hits from the 40's to Modern Top 40. Playing currently at The Stage restaurant/club in Bonita Springs, Florida on Friday nights from 7 - 10 p.m.   Joe Marino is a professional booking agent in the state of Florida...and owns his own agency: Elvis Entertainment, Inc. Some of the more frequent questions Joe gets asked almost every night will be answered in this section:   Question #1: "Is that your REAL hair or what?" Answer: "Yes it is. I don't wear wigs, toupees, or any kind of weave. It is my real hair I was born with. I just have a lot of it, ok?"   Question #2: "How tall are you?" Answer: "I'm 6' 2 1/2" in bare feet....but with my hair in a pompadour...I'm 6' 6".   Question #3: "Why do you do Elvis?" Answer: "I don't do just Elvis anymore...now I've expanded into doing music from all decades so I don't limit myself like I used to. I did Elvis for two reasons: #1...I love Elvis and his music......#2....see reason # 1 !   Question #4: Is that really your pink and white 1956 Cadillac...and if so...why do you drive such a car?" Answer: "Yes it really is my car. I drive it because I love it...because it's a fine jewel that represents everything that was once good and well built in America. I also drive it because I can. Any other dumb questions?"   Question #5: "How do you wear your hair when you're not performing? Same way?" Answer: "Well....being that I work 7 nights a week....I'm always performing every single day....life is just one big gig for me.....but in the rare occurrence that I get a day off...I wear it down. Think longer hair like Fabio...only darker and shorter!"