The Bronx Wanderers
***** The Bronx Wanderers *****
I recently saw an absolutely phenomenal… Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons/Dion & The Belmonts’ tribute band called The Bronx Wanderers. In addition to featuring the hit-songs of these two legendary groups, The Bronx Wanderers have an enormous playlist of rock ‘n roll/disco hits from the 1950’s-1970’s. If “seeing is believing,” check-out the group’s website at www.thebronxwanderers.com where you will find terrific audio/video of these guys in action.
Watching this 5-member band, was like having Frankie and Dion right in front of the crowd. Amazing covers. Just so you know, these guys are also no slouches when they play the hits of such bands/acts (a partial list, in no particular order) as Jay & The Americans, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Bee Gees, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Monkees, Neal Diamond, The Duprees, The Capris, The Beatles, The Classics, The Village People, Santo & Johnny, The Commodores and The Trammps.
The only “problem” with The Bronx Wanderers is that they are a New York based group. They very rarely get-down to South Florida… as most of their appearances are in New York and New Jersey.
Now for the good news…If you check The Bronx Wanderers’ “schedule”…you will find that the band has a number of South Florida dates in (now get this) January, 2010. I know it’s a long way-off…but if you can swing it, you definitely want to see this group in action.
If you like the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons–Dion & The Belmonts…you will absolutely love The Bronx Wanderers.
I am a member of a cover Rock n Roll band that plays regularly in many restaurants and country clubs in Florida. As a matter of fact, when I was much younger I was in a doo wop group that had a record that hit the top 20. I saw The Bronx Wanderers about 5 months ago in NYC and they are incredible. They do 4 Seasons and Dion as if they were the real acts. They are one of the hottest bands on the oldie circuit and work almost every night. As word spreads these guys will get work all over the country.
From an old pro.
Jeff Eats: The Bronx Wanderers headlined this year’s Season Opening Weekend on 11/1 an 11/2. The group played before a crowd of 600 in the Clubhouse on Saturday Night and the following afternoon entertained over 1,000 at the Club’s carnival. This band’s covers of the hits of Dion and Frankie Valli were mind boggling. Topping off the weekend, on Saturday Night around 11:30pm Jamie “King” Colton the famous bluesman who has accompanied Dion on thirteen world tours, joined The Bronx Wanderers on a handful of Dion songs playing the sax and doing some backing vocals. When Jamie took center stage playing guitar and singing The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” people went nuts.
I highly recommend the Bronx Wanderers.
Like writers op and LR I have also seen The Bronx Wanderers play. Like LR I also saw them in action at the WCC on November 1-2. This band has 5 members and they are all talented. Their versions of hit songs was great and with The Jersey Boys’ show being so popular this group has a tremendous audience that will love to see them. The group also does terrific versions of other groups’ hits and I especially liked when they did The Bee Gees and Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge.
Like Jeff Eats said the big problem is that this is not a local group so their Florida appearances are very limited. For you folks that live in NY or NJ check them out because they work that area frequently.
Hopefully WCC will get them back.
Chicago snowbird here. Saw these guys in Chicago awhile back and they really are good. I see that they will be back in Chicago this Summer. Try and catch these guys they are better than the Jersey Boys singers.
Long time reader. Had a chance to look at The Bronx Wanderers’ video and these guys are awesome. They sound better than the real 4 Seasons. Just emailed my daughter in NYC and told her to check them out. Too bad they aren’t a Florida band.
Going on 17 years in the talent booking business and probably have seen and booked more bands than most people could ever imagine.
Watched the Wanderers video on their website and then caught their live act in NY and they are one of the most energetic tribute bands that I have seen. Dead on covers of the 4 Seasons and Dion. I see from their bookings that they are now getting some gigs in Florida. This group is going to have so much work that it won’t even be funny. With Jersey Boys being played all over the world, this band will be in big demand.
I highly recommend them.
I am fortunate to have the pleasure of hearing The Bronx Wanderers quite frequent, since I am from NY.
The Bronx Wanderers are one of the most talented groups I ever heard. When Vinny sings Dean Martin’s “Welcome to My World” you will get chills.
The entire group is fantastic, each and every member is very talented.
Not only are they one of the best bands that you will ever hear, but they are real nice people, too.
Lucille: Just had a chance to read your post.
Just some information…On November 1st and 2nd 2008 The Bronx Wanderers headlined (in Boca Raton) the Woodfield Country Club’s Season Opening Weekend. The Saturday event ran from 8pm-1am and had close to 600 adults in attendance and the Sunday event ran from noon-3pm and drew something like 1,200 adults/children. I attended both events and I can tell you that the audiences on both dates were absolutely “nuts” about the group. In fact, they didn’t want The Bronx Wanderers to leave and kept screaming for more cover-hits.
This group as you know, sounds just like the “acts” that they are paying-tribute to, like Dion & the Belmonts and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
If you check the group’s schedule, you will see that the band is set to headline Woodfield’s 2009-New Year’s Eve Party. You will also find,that based on the Woodfield appearances, The Bronx Wanderers lined-up numerous S. Florida bookings in 2009-2010.
One other thing, the members of the group really played to the crowd and were as personable as can be. Like I said before, every age group enjoyed their performances.
To say that they were a hit would be an understatement.
Thanks for reading…
Earlier this evening I and my wife saw a “showcase” at Huntington Pointe in Delray Beach, Florida. We had heard about The Bronx Wanderers through your website. We were thrilled to learn that this group would be appearing where we live.
To say that they are good would not do the group justice. They are fabulous. They got a standing ovation and they were only on for about 15 minutes. They did 2 Dion & The Belmonts’ songs and a Four Season medely and they sounded just like the records.
Too bad they didn’t play more.
Hoping they get a load of Florida bookings because we want to see their full show.
saw the jersey boys last night at the broward center. great show and everyone should see it.
the bx wanderers happen to do frankie and the 4 seasons better than the actors in the show.saw the bx wanderers in boca raton last november and they really sound identical to the real group.
Last weekend The BX Wanderers played The Engineers Club. One of the best bands that I have ever seen. You’d swear the 4 Seasons were in the house.
They are terrific. They have a great show.
Stumbled on this site by accident. Was looking for info on The Bronx Wanderers and saw Jeff Eats writeup. Caught this act at Century Village in Boca Raton a month or so ago. Fabulous show. Now that I found Jeff Eats I’m going to try some of its picks. First one is going to be Nino’s which is about 5 minutes away from my apartment.
Saw them at Engineer’s Club in LI a few ago. INCREDIBLE.
These guys use 100% tracks. God only knows what they really sound like. People enjoy them but it’s really just a RECORD.
saw them in jersey about 3 weeks ago, they are really good.
this is one of the best bands that i have ever partied to.
Jeff: This band is great.
I just saw the Bronx Wanderers this past weekend in the Pittsburgh area. This is their second visit and I was told a must see act. I eat, sleep, and bleed dowwop. They put on a terrific, and high energy show-without an intermission. You will not be disappointed if you attend one of their future shows. I know that if they return to Pittsburgh, I’ll be there.
These guys are incredible. I heard that FAU is going to have them in 2012. Don’t miss theiur show.
just got tkts.
have seen them before and they are great.
great party band.
ive seen them 5 times.
just bought tkts to see them at fau. saw them a year or so ago in nj and they are soooo good. really looking forward to their fau concert.
Jeff, caught The Bronx Wanderers at a friend’s country club a few days ago. They are terrific. Lovers of rock n roll like Dion, Four Seasons music will be totally blown away by this band. They really shouldn’t be missed.
This is one of the best bands that I have ever seen. Saw them New Year’s Eve.
They are playing FAU in January 2012. You guys should check them out.
Just saw them at Valencia, they were terrific, they put on quite a show
Originally saw them in 2009 at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca. Since then saw them at Boca Hotel and FAU. They get better each time they perform.
Saw them at Century Village twice, they are a terrific band.
heard you will be in queens, ny sometime in late april ’12. Can you confirm?
The put on a real fun show.
Great act. Have seen them three times and they always put on a great show. Catch them when they are in Fl this coming winter.
Saw Them at Century Village. They put on quite a terrific show.
Saw them for the first time in Milwaukee Wi at an Italian Fest. I am now a Illinois Lifetime “Groopie” I have been telling everyone about them. Don’t miss them if you get the chance. The talent is unreal and they genuinely like what they are doing. I believe they entertain all age groups especially with Yo Vinny’s 2 sons with him.
Jeff:
I’m not telling you anything that you don’t know already.
I work for one of the major residential communities here in South Florida.
I am involved in the booking of acts and promotion of events.
The Bronx Wanderers are one of the best acts that we have ever had. As a matter of fact, we have had the group back a couple of times. Our members love these guys. They are great performers and the nicest guys off stage to deal with.
I urge all of your readers who haven’t yet seen them to make it their business to catch them the next time they are in Florida.
south point show
you guys are good but how about more doo wop 50s songs & forget about the
> beatles,b boys & that whole britsh invasion
saw them on long island this year. they are fabulous.
Jeff, they recently played my country club in LI. the crowd me included werent all that impressed with the group. for sure they are entertaining but they sure do use a whole load of tracks to make them sound good.
Saw them a couple of months ago in NJ. They are a terrific band and put on a great show.
the bx wanderers put on quite a show. catch them if you can.
great band. go see them you wont be disappointed.
Jeff
I’ve seen these guys 3x and each time I had a blast watching them and singing along with every song. They are definitely one of the best acts Iv’e ever seen.
Jeff
Best show band I’ve seen.
Have tkts to see them at Duncan Theatre later this month.
Saw them at Duncan Mondaynight and they killed it.
Terrific act.
Saw them tonight at Duncan for the first time and they put on a great show.
Jeff,
You spotted these guys way back in 2008.
I have seen them 5 times in the past 5 years.
The last time being last night.
They put on a great show and over the past few years have gained a huge following.
To those of you who haven’t seen them, go!
if you enjoy great oldies music these guys wont disappoint you.
Great show at the Duncan.
I love these guys.
Don’t miss these guys the next time they are in Florida.
WHAT A SHOW. Last night at South Point in Las Vegas. In Sept we saw you guys here and could not wait to see you again. We were not disappointed for a minute. The tribute you did for our vets brought tears to our eyes. My husband and I were both born and raised in Brooklyn and when we hear the Bronx Wanderers are in town we feel like we are back home. I have never seen a more hardworking group in the business.
Come back to Vegas soon.
Saw the group at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst ,Il. last week…FANTASTIC They get better every time we see them..They are great in Milwaukee, the Bronx, New Jersey, Chicago…If you have a chance to see the Bronx Wanderers, Go and check them out…You will not be disappointed
Terrific band.
Don’t miss them.
They became huge.
Great find.