"The Directors"
have over 35 years experience in the entertainment industry and have gained accolades from some of the biggest names in show business.

Along with their busy schedule of private and corporate clients, their musical expertise and superior quality has been the band of choice by names such as The Right Honorable Paul Martin and The Montreal English School Board. "The Directors" have shared the spotlight with disco divas Thelma Houston, Sister Sledge, and Gloria Gaynor. They have performed with Montreal’s teen singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky and have backed up acts such as Jully Black and Jonas. They were the band chosen for the Montreal Production of Tony and Tina’s Wedding produced at the Centaur Theatre.

The most recent credit to the band is their casting in the adaptation of Mordechai Richler’s novel Barney’s Version, adapated into a 2010 featre film. Produced by Robert Lantos and directed by Richard J. Lewis, Barney's Version boasts a star-studded cast including Dustin Hoffman and Paul Giamatti.

Barney’s Version premieres at the prestigious Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010.

Tony Picciuto (lead singer)

Original member and founder of "The Directors", Tony has been fulfilling his dream as a professional singer for over 35 years and is still and always will be band leader to "The Directors". His stage presence, talent, charm and charisma are what make him a top choice entertainer.

Randi Katz (Lead singer)

Randi was born with the gift of song and a great stage name. A triple threat, Randi is no threat to "The Directors".  With a large background in musical theatre, film and radio jingles and much experience singing with different bands, Randi has found her element in "The Directors".

Franky B (guitar)

Also a founding member of "The Directors", Frank considers playing in the band as part of his identity. The band’s wide variety of music is where Frank has gained his versatility as a guitarist. Devoted to the group for over 35 years, Frank respects his fellow band members and is grateful to perform with them.

Alex Arciero (Keyboards)

The third original member to "The Directors", Big Al also has over 35 years of performance credits under his belt. Alex has performed with some of the best musicians in the business and presently with, he feels, the best assortment ever. Alex began at a young age playing the accordion and travelled through Quebec for concerts until joining "The Directors" at 17 years old.

Joe Primiani (bass guitar)

Joe has been with "The Directors" for over 15 years. Joe, in his spare time, passes on his knowledge to his students while teaching them bass. His upbeat attitude and top shape performance is an asset to "The Directors". There is nothing he would rather do on most nights.

Fred Manricks (Keyboards)

Fred Manricks is the musical director for "The Directors". His ear for sound and knowledge of music are what drives their live musical feel. No computerized reproduction here. Just a keen natural sense of musical interpretation.

Joe Marsillo (drums)

After many years of performing on the road with Montreal artist Mitsou. Joe Marsillo has now found his home with "The Directors". His energy, versatility and drumming ability engages any discerning partygoer to make their way onto the dance floor. Joe is the inner pulse that is: "The Directors".

Mike Cartile (Trumpet)

Concordia University trumpet professor, Mike Cartile has been playing for many years. Born and raised in Montreal, he studied at McGill University. As lead trumpet for the Vic Vogel Big Band, Mike has performed with such legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme and Nathalie Cole. At the Place-des-Arts he has played principal trumpet in productions such as "Les Miserables", "The Phantom of the Opera", "The Kind and I", "Annie", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Grease", "West Side Story" and "Cats". Mike has also recorded the sound tracks for and appeared in movies such as "The Family", "P.T. Barnum", and "The Audrey Hepburn Story".

Mike has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival for the past 28 years.

Jean Boutin (flute/piccolo/clarinet/saxophone)

Jean has played with many jazz greats such Al Vizutti and Marvin Stamm. He was the recipient of Best Instrumentalist prize at the International Jazz Festival in Vienne, France 1995. Jean has also toured with international pop stars (Gino Vanelli, Frank Sinatra Jr., etc.) and Quebecois artists (Robert Charlebois, Claude Dubois, Adamo etc).



Margaret Stellick (flute/saxophone)

Margaret has studied in Europe (Conservatoire de Bordeaux, France). She has accompanied Quebecois artists (Mary Barry, Joanne Griffiths, Claude Dubois,etc.)

Margaret has played with international stars Della Reese and Peter Appleyard.

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