Rosetta Stone
Richmonds funkiest fun time
Genre:
Jazz Bands, Motown Bands
Location: Richmond, VA
About Rosetta Stone:
ROSETTA STONE was formed in 1988, under the direction of Bruce Sullivan. Highlights of their years together include touring eighteen different countries throughout the world for the United States government. ROSETTA STONE has performed on board the S.S. Norway, as well as the Doral Hotel in Miami, and Trump's Castle Casino in Atlantic City.ROSETTA STONE repertoire spans Gershwin to Michael Jackson. With emphasis on versatility, audience involvement, and superb vocals, ROSETTA STONE is a fun and exciting addition to any special event.
Bruce Sullivan is the leader of ROSETTA STONE. He plays piano, and organ/synthesizer, as well as being one of the lead male vocalists. He has performed for President Reagan, and has appeared with the Smothers Brothers, and Rita Coolidge.
Desiree Roots Centeio is the daughter of the late Jimmy Roots, a well known pianist and singer from Virginia. From an early age she was surrounded by musicians and learned the Great American Songbook. She has toured nationally in Broadway productions and been a staple in regional theater. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and is a recipient of the Pollack Award for outstanding vocal artistry in Virginia. A versatile singer and entertainer, she continues to charm and entertain audiences with her interpretations of soul, jazz, theatre, and pop music.
Randy Hedstrom: bass and vocals
Randy started in family band in fifth grade performing with his father and sister in Bloomington, IL. After college he lived and recorded in Nashville before performing with Thunder Road then recording with Blackwater.
Bruce Nichols: guitar and vocals
Generally recognized as the best guitarist of the Central Virginia area, he has performed with Rufus Thomas, Chuck Berry, Dee Dee Sharp, the Showmen, Ben E. King, Mitzi gaynor and the Drifters. His tasteful and versatile guitar work has also been featured on numerous regional jingles and commercial work.
Ty Adcock: drums/vocals
After completing the armed forces school of music, Ty toured with the Toys, the Buckinghams, the McCoys, and Ray Charles. More recently he toured with Snuff and Blackwater.
Rosetta Stone has experience playing all types of events from private events, wedding receptions, corporate events, and even the occasional fraternity and sorority party.
Available For:
Private Parties
Wedding Bands
Jazz, Swing & Standards
Traditional
As Time Goes By
But Not For Me
Lullaby of Birdland
Moon River
Route 66
Stardust
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Tenderly
The Days of Wine And Roses
The Very Thought Of You
There Will Never Be Another You
Frank Sinatra
Fly Me to the Moon
Indian Summer
I've Got You Under My Skin
My Romance
New York, New York
The Best Is Yet To Come
They Say It's Wonderful
Too Marvelous for Words
You Make Me Feel So Young
Duke Ellington
I'll Be Seeing You
It Don't Mean A Thing
My Funny Valentine
Satin Doll
Sentimental Journey
Take The A Train
Cole Porter
How About You?
Just One of Those Things
Night and Day
Sentimental Reasons
When I Fall In Love
Atlantic Star
Come Rain or Come Shine
Desifinado
East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Ella Fitzgerald
Cheek to Cheek
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Sunny Side of the Street
Johnny Mandel
Close Enough for Love
Emily
Time For Love
Lavay Smith
Blue Skies
Ooh Papa Do
Walk Right In, Walk Right Out
Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Waters of March
Triste
Billie Holiday
All Of Me
Darn That Dream
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Jump, Jive & Wail
Rock this Town
Charlie Parker
Just Friends
Old Folks
George Benson
Affirmation
This Masquerade
George Gershwin
Summertime
You Can't Take That Away
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Chattanooga Choo Choo
In the Mood
Tony Bennett
Here's That Rainy Day
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Alfie
What the World Needs Now
Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sea
Burt Bacharach
Arthur's Theme
Count Basie
Shiny Stockings
Doc Cheatham
How Deep Is The Ocean
Irving Berlin
Say It Isn't So
Jay Livingston
Never Let Me Go
Joe McCoy
Why Don't You Do Right?
Judy Garland
Over the Rainbow
Leigh Hathaway
Fever
Louis Armstrong
Ain't Misbehavin'
Nat King Cole
Unforgettable
Stan Getz
Corcovado
Motown, Soul, R&B, Beach
The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
Get Ready
My Girl
Aretha Franklin
Natural Woman
Respect
Louis Jordan
Caldonia
Choo Choo Ch' Boogie
Marvin Gaye
Heard It Through The Grapevine
How Sweet It Is
Aaron Neville
Crazy Love
Anita Baker
Been So Long
Barry White
Can't Get Enough of Your Love
Ben E. King
Stand by Me
The Drifters
Under the Boardwalk
Freda Payne
Band of Gold
Isley Brothers
Shout
JJ Jackson
It's Alright
Lou Rawls
Stormy Monday
The Platters
With This Ring
Ray Charles
What'd I Say
Sam Cooke
You Send Me
The Showmen
39-21-40
Spirit
I Gotta Line On You
The Tams
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
Thelma Houston
Don't Leave Me This Way
70s Disco & Funk
Kool & The Gang
Celebration
Get Down On It
Get Down Tonight
Ladies Night
Stevie Wonder
Creepin'
Isn't She Lovely
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Abba
Dancing Queen
Bonnie Raitt
Something to Talk About
Donna Summer
Last Dance
Earth, Wind & Fire
September
Frankie Valli
Oh What a Night
Gloria Gaynor
I Will Survive
L.T.D.
Back In Love Again
Lipps, Inc.
Funky Town
Love Affair
Everlasting Love
Rose Royce
Car Wash
Sister Sledge
We Are Family
Taste of Honey
Boogie Oogie Oogie
The Trammps
Disco Inferno
The Village People
Y.M.C.A.
Wild Cherry
Play That Funky Music
Ballads & Slow Songs
Frank Sinatra
Someone to Watch Over Me
The Way You Look Tonight
Harry Connick Jr.
It Had To Be You
Our Love Is Here to Stay
Johnny Mathis
Misty
When Sunny Gets Blue
Al Green
Let's Stay Together
Bette Midler
Wind Beneath My Wings
Billy Joel
Just The Way You Are
Edwin McCain
I Could Not Ask For More
Elvis Presley
Can't Help Falling In Love
Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight
Etta James
At Last
Larry Graham
One in A Million
Linda Ronstadt
What's New
Louis Armstrong
What a Wonderful World
Ray Charles
Georgia On My Mind
The Righteous Brothers
Unchained Melody
Rod Stewart
Have I Told You Lately
Classic Rock
Van Morrison
Brown-Eyed Girl
Crazy Love
Domino
Moondance
Barry Manilow
Copa Cabana
Summer In New England
Billy Joel
Still Rock and Roll To Me
You May Be Right
James Taylor
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Your Smiling Face
Neil Diamond
Cherry Cherry
Sweet Caroline
Rolling Stones
Honky Tonk Woman
Satisfaction
Bob Seger
Old Time Rock & Roll
Jim Croce
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville
Mills Brothers
Daddy's Little Girl
Santo & Johnny
Sleepwalker
50s-60s Oldies & Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Beatles
Here There and Everywhere
I Saw Her Standing There
Penny Lane
She's Leaving Home
Barbra Streisand
People
Big Joe Turner
Shake Rattle and Roll
Bruce Chanel
Hey Baby
Chubby Checker
The Twist
Elvis Presley
Jailhouse Rock
Lou Rawls
You'll Never Find
Martha & The Vandellas
Heat Waves
Smokey Robinson
Pretty Woman
80s Pop & Retro
Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Rock With You
The Way You Make Me Feel
The Romantics
Talking In Your Sleep
What I Like About You
Elvis Presley
Don't Be Cruel
Huey Lewis & The News
Heart of Rock and Roll
Katrina & The Waves
Walking on Sunshine
Phil Collins
Groovy Kind of Love
Robert Palmer
Addicted to Love
Sade
Smooth Operator
Whitney Houston
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Country
Rascal Flatts
God Bless the Broken Road
Life is a Highway
My Wish
Anne Murray
Could I Have This Dance
Lyle Lovett
She's No Lady
Patsy Cline
Crazy
Latin
Traditional
One Note Samba
Tea For Two
Theme From Black Orpheus
Yellow Bird
Stan Getz
Girl From Ipanema
Ethnic & Specialty
Traditional
Die Mezinka
Hava Nagila
Simon Tov
Modern Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Christina Aguilera
Lady Marmalade
Michael Buble
I Want to Go Home