Intrigue Band Bio

ABOUT INTRIGUE

Imagine the finest music and entertainment for your special event that exceeds every expectation. You need not look any further for you have discovered INTRIGUE. Without a doubt, INTRIGUE will provide you with the finest music and entertainment enriched with versatility and sophistication.

INTRIGUE is regarded as one of the finest bands having been listed in Modern Bride Magazine, December-January, 2006 Issue in the Top 150 Bands in the Nation as well as, the KNOT 2007 Best of Weddings Pick. INTRIGUE'S versatility is featured in their wide array of their repertoire ranging from contemporary top 40 to big band - swing, Motown, oldies, disco, Latin, standards, classic rock, classical, sacred, and beautiful duets performed by Stella Actis Aldo and Mark Bucchare. INTRIGUE can accommodate the music for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing.

INTRIGUE is an exciting and entertaining musical show featuring female lead vocalist Stella Actis Aldo, a University of Michigan School of Music graduate, who has owned and operated the group since its inception in 1983. Additional female vocals are provided by gospel singer Denise Stubbs and jazz/R & B singer Daisy Love. Mark Bucchare, Kevin Carter, Mark Heckert, Rick Swiecki, and Vito Lafata magnify the group's versatility with their male vocals. Mark Bucchare mesmerizes the audience with his incredible range and vocal agility. The rhythm section, under the musical direction of Mark Heckert, who is the pianist and arranger, is complimented with the multi talented Kevin Carter on guitar, Vito Lafata on electric and classical guitar and mandolin, Mark Bucchare on percussion, Chris Kaercher on saxophone, flute, harmonica, and claves, Dwight Adams on trumpet, Edward Gooch on trombone and trumpet and Rick Swiecki on drums. Each individual radiates personality and talent. Together as a group, they are simply incredible.

For the corporate event, INTRIGUE has a highly professional show that captivates the audience through music ranging from the American musical theatre, country, James Bond Themes, to a travelogue of ethnic music performed in the original language of Spanish, French, Italian.

Most recently, INTRIGUE was honored to provide the music for Super Bowl XL Party for Direct TV as well as, Detroit's Winter Blast at Campus Martius on Super Bowl Sunday in Detroit. Other high profile engagements include the Pavarotti Farewell Opera Ball at the Palace of Auburn Hills, the reception of H.S.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover and her ballet company, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo at the Detroit Athletic Club, "The Three Tenors" rehearsal afterglow at the Detroit Opera House, Detroit's Mayor's Office, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, and Marine Military Academy Fund Raiser at the residence of Denise and Robert Lutz. Bob Lutz is the Chairman for General Motors North America. Additionally, INTRIGUE performed in Europe and in New York City for inaugural and press events for Norwegian Cruise Line's "The Sky", as well as on the "S.S. Norway" in the Caribbean for Sports Illustrated. INTRIGUE has provided music for General Motors as well as, the Children's Center and Pricewaterhousecoopers for the Detroit International Auto Show Black Tie Charity Night, Karmanos Cancer Benefit at Ford Field, "Revvin with Ford" concerts in Birmingham for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Arts du Jour at Somerset Collection, Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke in Detroit and Chicago, Quixtar in Nashville along with the Temptations. The band also, kicked off the opening for the Motor City Casino and continues to have appearances both there as well as, MGM Grand and Greektown Casino.

INTRIGUE has been the opening act for the Richard Marx, Laura Brannigan, Bruce Hornsby, Brantford Marsalis, Aaron Neville, John Secada, Go West, Dave Koz, Darryl Hall, Eddie Money, The Spinners, Kool & The Gang, K.C. & the Sunshine Band, the Contours, and the Coasters.

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STELLA ACTIS ALDO
MANAGER AND BOOKING AGENT (248)879-2373

Stella Actis Aldo ("Stella By Star Light") is not only one of the lead vocalists and Master of Ceremonies of INTRIGUE, but also is the "band leader", manager as well as, booking agent.

Stella provides the finest service with her meticulous attention to detail and great concern for the success of each event. She meets with every client prior to the engagement to organize the details and music selection. Through her experience, she has gained expertise and she graciously assists in the planning phase.

Whether the client is a corporate account, a charity, or a nervous bride needing to select the music appropriate for the ceremony or bridal dance, you may rest assured that Stella sees that the music and entertainment provided by INTRIGUE will be most memorable, exceeding all expectations.