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the Band
ANTHONY "NINO" LANE
LEAD VOCALS
JIMMY ROSSI
BASS GUITAR & VOCALS
Jimmy is a well-respected musician and teacher in the Monterey Bay Area. He's taught a very well rounded music program for over 35 years and still counting. Jimmy has also played in multiple Rock and Roll, Country, Folk, Christian, Children's, and Italian music groups. Jimmy has written and recorded instrumental and vocal parts on many albums that have been released in the USA. Even though Jimmy's Main Instrument is the Bass Guitar, He is also accomplished on Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Piano, Mandolin, and Harmonica. Jimmy's first LOVE has always been Italian Music. His parents immigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1948. He grew up around Italian Musicians and Italian music his whole life. Jimmy loves being able to carry on his Italian Heritage and is glad to be a part of the Anthony "Nino" Lane Band.
Ramon Vallejo
KEYBOARDS & VOCALS
Ramon’s start with “music” was at about 10 years old, when he’d try to make sound effects to match what was happening on Star Trek using the family Wurlitzer organ. His mother started him up with lessons with her cousin Dorothy, then later continuing with the late Myron McTavish for classical lessons. Classical training continued at Chico State under Dr. David Rothe, which was uncomfortable as he was a rather large man! Ramon returned home to Salinas, California and subsequently trashed any refined classical musical abilities for pop music. Ramon says that his vocals have been compared to that of a bird, but he's not sure what kind. All the kidding aside, Ramon says, "My recent pursuits in Italian music with the Anthony "Nino" Lane Band have been most gratifying in terms of musicianship, comradery, and JUST PLAIN FUN!"
ALFREDO MENDEZ
DRUMS
Alfredo Mendez, a.k.a. Sharkey, was born in Estado de México (DF). At the age of 13, Sharkey began playing drums in his family's band called Tropicali. The Band toured the United States for 15 years and recorded three CDs of original cumbia, mambo, and norteña music. After Tropicali, Sharkey continued to tour the U.S. as the drummer for Magia Nueva, who was under contract with Luna Records and Fonavisa Publishing. The band released three CDs and performed alongside many popular artists; including Enrique Iglesias, Pepe Aguilar, and Jenny Rivera. After Magia Nueva, Sharkey toured the U.S. with Banda Pachuco, a techno Banda. They had over 30 hit songs. Sharkey is now the drummer in the Anthony "Nino" Lane Band. When asked about the Band, Sharkey says, "I love this band. I love the music. I love the energy. We have so much fun when we're on stage, and I will continue playing with this band until I retire, which I never will as long as I'm healthy!"
AMALIA DIAZ
VIOLIN & VOCALS
Amalia Diaz was born in Colombia. Her mother, a violinist/singer/teacher was her first inspiration. Amalia began studying violin with her mother at the age of 3. At the age of 11, Amalia enrolled in "El Sistema." While in the program she excelled as a music student and performer. She's become one of El Sistema's greatest Ambassadors. Amalia holds a master's degree in Music and her achievements as a Music Teacher/Orchestral Conductor/Composer/Performer/ and Arranger have made her a very "sought after" musician. Amalia enjoys playing all music genres and has collaborated on many recordings from Classical to Pop. Amalia’s love and dedication to music has inspired her to help open music programs for less fortunate youth in Colombia, Haiti, St. Lucia, Jamaica and the USA. Amalia feels blessed to be part of the Anthony “Nino” Lane Band and is looking forward to more musical adventures!
NATHaN MCGRIFF
SAXAPHONE & VOCALS
Born a military brat outside of the US, Nathan has spent his adult life bringing the musical influences of his childhood to many styles of music. Soul, R&B, and funk were the main genres of music within the McGriff household until moving to Monterey County, where Nathan began to excel in the jazz community. As a high school prodigy, Nathan toured through Italy, Switzerland, and Japan as a member of both the Monterey Jazz Festival High School All-Star Band and the Monterey Jazz Festival Honor Band. Nathan is very passionate about his music. Currently, Nathan is well known in the San Francisco Bay area as a playing, singing, and dancing member of Orquesta N’Rumba, a popular salsa group. He's also a member of the Chicano All-Stars, a popular Monterey County band. Nathan's a busy musician but he says, "Playing in the Anthony “Nino” Lane Band has become my favorite. I just need an Italian stage name. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know."
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TOUR DATES
THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2026 - Private Function
FOX THEATER SALINAS - Salinas, CA.
SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 2026 - “NOTTE CALABRESE”
Peninsula Italian/American Social club - San Mateo, CA.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th, 2026
FESTA ITALIANA - North Beach - San Francisco, CA.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7th, 2026
FESTA ITALIA - Lodi Grape Festival Grounds - LODI, CA.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 - SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
SATURDAY, JUNE 27th, 2026
SALINAS FESTA ITALIA - 200 Block Main St. Salinas, CA.
SUNDAY, JULY 19th, 2026
SONS & DAUGHTERS of Italy Picnic - Watsonville, CA.
FRIDAY, JULY 31st, 2026
FESTA ITALIANA - V. Sattui Winery - St Helena, CA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 2026
CORONATION BALL - Private event - Monterey, CA.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2026
FESTA ITALIA - Custom House Plaza - Monterey, CA.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026
FESTA ITALIANA - At the Gateway - Salt Lake City
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2026 FESTA ITALIANA - Seattle Center - Seattle, WA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2026
To Be Announced
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2026
LITTLE ITALY STREET FESTIVAL - Little Italy - San Jose, CA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2026
THE GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL - Downtown Reno, NV.
OCTOBER 24th, 2026
Peninsula Italian/American Social club - San Mateo, CA.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st - NEW YEARS EVE -
San Mateo Peninsula Italian American Club
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our music
