THE VAN-DELLS are an oldies show group specializing in 50's and 60's Rock and Roll. We sing a cross section of oldies and combine a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and costume changes.

THE VAN-DELLS are: Stacy P. Todd, better known as Duke, Mark Barnett, and Glenn Bowles . We have a five piece band backing us. Our shows are broken into segments like a two act play. In our first show, we take on the personas of the final graduating class of Van-Dell High School. Dressed in letter sweaters, we combine comedy with songs from the Rock and Roll era of the 50's. In our second show we take the audience on a nostalgic trip through the "Glitter and Gold" period that made the 60's famous. When The Van-Dells hit the stage, it is nonstop action from start to finish. Our shows are designed to please audiences of all ages. We are completely self-contained, carrying our own lights and sound.




Stacy P. Todd
Hometown: Delta, OH.
Birthday: July 19
Duke's Bio:
Stacy, better known as “Duke”, is the only original member of the group that began in 1974.  Duke received his nickname from performing “The Duke of Earl.”  Duke is the no non-sense tough guy who never smiles and is the brunt of most of the jokes.  He keeps the band in line, making sure things don’t get too out of hand and the show can continue smoothly.

                                 

Mark Barnett
Hometown: Paducah, KY.
Birthday: Dec. 31
Mark's Bio.
 Mark's Myspace
Mark is the comedian and “nerd” of the group.  He gives Duke a hard time throughout the comedy portions of the show.  His goal is to make Duke smile.  He often ad-libs; adding fresh elements of comedy to the show each night to accomplish his goal.  Mark’s specialty is his Roy Orbison Medley.  Mark toured for several years as a member of “The Vogues” before joining the Van-Dells in 1980.

 

                         


Glenn Bowles
Hometown: Middletown, OH.
Birthday: Mar. 10
 Glenn's Bio.
 Glenn's Myspace
Glenn rounds out the trio as the group’s bass singer and heartthrob.  He often gets caught in the middle of the chaos, thanks to Mark.  For over a decade, he toured throughout the U.S. and Canada with his own Elvis Tribute show.  Glenn won the very first “Images of the King” competition held in Memphis , TN. before joining forces with the Van-Dells in 1990.  Glenn’s Neil Diamond Medley is currently featured in the show.





Gary Steuer (Keyboards)
Hometown: Hamilton, OH
Birthday: August 9

 

 


Kasey Todd (Drums)
Hometown: Cleves, OH.
Birthday: July, 31


Brian Flannery (Sax)
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Birthday: May 1


Jeff Stevens (Guitar)
Hometown: Florence, KY.
Birthday: February 21 


Dick Buchholz (Bass)
Hometown: Covington, KY
Birthday: September 27