The Casino Brothers Band – Canada's Premier Tribute Back Up Band

The

Casino

Brothers

Canada's Premier Tribute Artist Back Up Band

About

The Casino Brothers Band is widely recognized as Canada’s premier tribute artist back-up band. Formed in 1999, the group specializes in delivering authentic, precision-driven musical accompaniment for top-tier tribute acts from around the world.

Their versatile repertoire spans a dynamic range of musical icons. They proudly serve as the back-up band for Daphne Moens’ “Ultimate Tribute to Dolly Parton”, Canada’s #1 Dolly tribute show.

In the world of Elvis tribute music, they are the number one call for all Crown Productions shows—including Elvis & Co. events. They serve as the official host house band for the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival and the Deerhurst Elvis Festival. They are also well known for their long-running tenure as the host house band for the prestigious Collingwood Elvis Festival from 2004 to 2019, alongside notable appearances at the Tweed Elvis Festival and Flaming Star Elvis Festival from 2015 to 2020.

Additionally, they serve as the back-up band for Gavan Rousseau’s Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly tribute shows.

The band’s core lineup features:

Marco Spadafora (Drums & Band leader)
Bob Basa (Bass & Band Leader 2)
Glen Booth (Lead Guitar)
Jake Payne (Keyboards)
Daphne Moens (Vocals) – The Roulettes
Tenja Haganberg (Vocals) – The Roulettes

Substitutes & Guest Musicians:

Keyboards: Peter Kadar, Zack Payne, Jeff Scott
Guitar: Emile d’Eon, Gino Delsole
Bass: Andrew Canning, Mike Ferfolia, Attila Darvas
Drums: Marco Stornelli, Ian Copeland, Larry Crowe
Background Vocals: Jennifer Simser, Ayrin Mackie, Geri Defoe, Patricia Shirley, Amy Rivard

Depending on the scale of the production, the ensemble frequently expands to include dynamic horn sections, cementing their reputation for professionalism, tight arrangements, and first-class showmanship across every genre they tackle.

“We Love what we do! We have fun doing what we do! and We work hard at what we do”

Our Services

More Than Just A Band!

Memorable Performances

We capture the authenticity of the music we deliver so that the tribute artist is very comfortable performing. The result is a happy audience looking forward to the next show

We are professionally trained musicians who are passionate about entertaining audiences

We Prepare for each Show

On going consultation and communication with the client from start to finish

Getting set lists from each tribute artist and discussing versions and or special requests

The band does their homework making sure all songs and versions are 'performance-ready'

Providing stage plots and input lists and scheduling to the audio & lighting technical crew of each venue

On-site Supervision

Load ins and sound checks are supervised by us

We work with the techs on each venue to help execute our sound check and remain on schedule

We communicate with the stage manager for show execution and if there is no stage manager, we assume that role

We make sure the performances do not go over the allotted times avoiding the client being charged overtime from the venue

We Offer Full Production Service

We can hire the tribute artists,
Provide full audio lighting production,
Produce and run the show

Band Menu

You choose the size of the band to match your budget

4 Piece with no Backup vocals
4 Piece and The Roulettes (our 2 female backup singers)
5 Piece and The Roulettes
4 piece, The Roulettes, & 3 piece horn section

Testimonials

Jeff Russo - Crown Productions

Our family has known Marco and his band since my son Connor Russo started competing at the Collingwood Elvis Festival at the age of 5 in 2009. Since then Connor has had the opportunity to work with The Casino Brothers Band at multiple shows and venues throughout the country. I’m a former musician and current entrepreneur and business owner, as well as a huge fan of the early years Rock n Roll genre. I have attended hundreds of music festivals and performances in the 25 years since the Collingwood Elvis Festival started.

In our business and work relationship with Marco, I want to first of all say that he is extremely diligent and detail oriented. He has exceptional organizational skills and is able to successfully manage talent, schedules and musical repertoires as well as management expectations. I have personally observed him coordinate the entire performance requirements for the world’s largest Tribute Festival in the world in Collingwood Ontario, year in and year out, and deliver with incredible professionalism and excellence.

As a performer and band leader, he and the Casino Brothers are a notch above all other Tribute Bands in the Elvis Festival world. In terms of timing, precision and the ability to observe an artist and pay attention to all the little nuances and cues that are essential to an authentic and exceptional performance, there is no one better in the business. It was this ability that Elvis Presley demanded from his band and relied on to deliver his epic concerts. And in terms of pure fitness and consistent energy, throughout an entire performance, in the spirit of a Ronnie Tutt, Marco delivers. We’ve had many discussions about his fitness and nutritional regiment and I’ve seen him put it into action and stay disciplined no matter the venue or situation. Because of his commitment to this area of his life, his performances over the last several years have gotten stronger.

Lastly, he is a pleasure to hang out with and work with. He is an extremely positive person, with great emotional intelligence, and will always represent himself and his band with dignity and honor. So, if you are in the need of musical direction, management and leadership or an outstanding performer who will make any artist look and sound great, I will personally guarantee that he will deliver above and beyond your expectations.

Tony Buserri

Niagara Falls Elvis Festival Producer

I am the producer of the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival and have been an entertainment promoter, agent and producer for 30 years. I have worked with Marco Spadafora and his Casino Brothers Band over the past four years. In all my years working with musicians in this business, Marco Is the most professional band leader and best rock and roll drummer that I have worked with over this period. I have had the opportunity to hear and watch many other drummers in his field and in my view he is the best that I have encountered. His attention to detail, his thorough and timely follow through ensuring all show details and tech issues are dealt with in a timely manner is extraordinary. He has excellent people skills and is well respected by his peers and the top tribute artists in the business Marco is a pleasure to work with and has added tremendous value to our Festival. A truly competent and professional musician and band leader.

Matt Cage

Professional ETA

The Casino Brothers are simply the best tribute band in the business today. Their musicality alone would stand alone to set them aside from the others, however their business acumen and professionalism is second-to-none and really takes our shows to the next level. On a personal level, I enjoy working with the band as we feel more like a family than anything else. Wonderfully talented, highly reliable and just plain awesome - you can't go wrong with The Casino Brothers Band!

Memphis Jones

Host / Performer / Musician / Music Hostorian

The Casino Brothers Band is, without question, the most professional and effective band I have ever had the pleasure to witness or work with. I perform with backup bands and pickup bands all over the world as a host, performer, and musician for a living and as of this writing I have never met another band as practical, intentional, or as level-headed as the Casino Brothers. The band leader and musical director Marco Spadafora has only the highest taste in the quality of musicians that he hires, and the techniques that he employs to execute the musical selections are impeccable. The look and presentation of the Casino Brothers is as professional as you will find anywhere in the world at any level of performance, and the discipline shown by the musicians on and off stage is not only rare but it is above reproach. I reserve my highest marks for only the very best when it comes to my work, and take my word for it- The Casino Brothers band is the best around.

Rosemarie Garrity O'Brien

Collingwood's Festival Coordinator / Owner of Creative Gal Productions

There is nothing that I can say to adequately describe the Casino Brothers band except WOW! I have had the pleasure of working with Marco Spadafora and the band for many years now and they're my go to band of choice! They are versatile, dependable, professional and undeniably the best band in the business when it comes to entertainment. Marco Spadafora is an accomplished musical director who can be counted upon to deliver exactly what you need on budget and that can mean everything to your event. If you want the best, hire the best....The Casino Brothers! You have my word on it!

Pam Pettit

Flaming Star Elvis Festival Producer

The Casino Brothers Band has been the Flaming Star Elvis Festival host band for several years. The band is always a pleasure to work with before, during and after our event. Their level of organization, professionalism and talent surpasses all expectations. They demonstrate flexibility and showmanship to easily adapt to the needs of our shows. The members of the band go above and beyond to provide a first-class experience. Their enthusiasm is contagious to all. The Casino Brothers Band is not only the superior Elvis Tribute Band but their repertoire of all genres of music is limitless. The best of the best

Lisa Lesage

Tweed Elvis Festival Producer

Over the past 8 years we have hired the Casino Brothers Band for many of our events. They are a professional band that never fails to deliver the best Music. They are always on time, professional and prompt with answers to any Questions that I have had. I consider this band to be the best Elvis Tribute Band in the world, No kidding, I have travelled to a lot of Elvis Events in North America and I have not found any better. When people have asked me to recommend a band for an event this is the name that pops into my head, The Casino Brothers. If you are planning an event then be sure to talk to them first. They are nothing short of amazing!

Contact

Email - thecasinobrothersband@gmail.com

Text or voice mail - 416 574 8890

The Casino Brothers Band and The Roulettes name are properties of Marco Spadafora