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Individually and collectively, the members of Whitestone have performed on stage and in the studio with many popular recording artists of the past 5 decades. Whitestone actually began as The Belltones in the mid 1980's. In 1995, with the departure of two members and the addition of Tony Marchese, the band became known as Whitestone. They have performed throughout Florida and the Bahamas but concentrate their appearances to South Florida audiences. The Band was voted "Best Florida Band" by the "Florida Monthly 2009".

Tony Marchese- Lead vocals and bass guitar - During the 1980's Tony was a member of the popular local recording group Southern Boulevard. A member of Whitestone since its inception in 1995, Tony brings an exceptional vocal range and power that enables him to perform songs from Frankie Valli and Roy Orbison to Stevie Wonder and The Bee Gees.

Frank LoVerso - Lead guitar and vocals - Frank played guitar and worked as musical director for the Five Satins and Danny and the Juniors during the 1970's. He has performed with many of the great rock and roll artists from the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. His extensive musical experience and knowledge accounts for Whitestone's authentic performance of the oldies.

Joe LoVerso, Jr. - Guitar synthesizer and vocals - Joe (Frank's brother) adds a unique sound to Whitestone with the use of a guitar synthesizer that realistically reproduces over 100 sounds, including piano, organ, strings and horns, just to name a few. Joe also adds lead and backing vocals that broaden the group's versatility and appeal.

Frank Mancuso - Vocalist. Frank was weaned on Doo-Wop harmony as a member of the Acapella Choir of Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York. Moving out to Long Island in 1959, he formed a group called The Imaginations. In 1960 they landed a recording contract at Music Makers and scored a hit with "Gaurdian Angel". Then, in 1963 he signed with Rowe Records and recorded with a group called "The Cordons", "Some Kind of Wonderful".
In 1975, moving to Florida he formed a band called the Belltones, which later became "Whitestone" when he left. He reformed the "Imaginations", released a CD on Collectibles called, "Then and Now", which was a labor of love. In 1998 he joined "The Legends of Doo-Wop", and has been known to occasionally perform with Whitestone.

Jeff Halle -

Drums and Vocals - For the last 4 decades, Jeff has played drums with many bands and acts in So. Florida. He is a lover of rock and roll who can play in many styles. Jeff has filled in many times over the years for Whitestone. He, along with Tony Marchese, were founding members of the original Country Rock group, "The Southern Blvd. Band". They opened for acts such as Garth Brooks, Alabama, and the Judds. For the last 12 years, Jeff has played with the classic oldies group," MAINSTREET". For many years he has taught drums, keyboards, and guitar at the ASM Music School for Children. He also writes original songs. Says Jeff, "playing with these guys is such a kick. Such great songs, combined with so much talent ! It's an honor for me to play with "WHITESTONE"!

Tony Cona - Drums and vocals - While backing up many famous acts from such diverse musical genres as rock, swing, and jazz Tony developed a unique style that is the backbone of Whitestone. Together with the vocal harmonies and the tight musical blend of guitar, bass guitar, and guitar synthesizer, Tony rounds out the sound with an infectious rhythm that gets people dancing.