Meet The Band

Mike Hernandez (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Emcee)
After completing his B.A. in vocal music and guitar, Mike began to demonstrate his talent as a versatile singer and exciting showman throughout the tri-state area. Mike’s passion to entertain has brought Devotion to become the most requested wedding and party bands around.

Alan David (Lead Vocals, Keyboards)
A multi-faceted performer on keyboards, bass, guitar, organ, synthesizers, pedal and Hawaiian steel guitar, Alan’s experience in all forms of popular music lends a solid foundation to Devotion’s sound. Having worked with Mike for over fifteen years gives the group the musical drive expected from a high energy band.

Ed Pillion (Lead Vocals, Drums, Percussion)
Providing the drive for Devotion, Ed’s years of experience is evident in the wide array of styles and techniques he’s mastered. University studied, Ed has worked in the areas of rock, jazz, salsa, concert, and symphony orchestras.

Maria Sottile (Lead Vocals, Percussion)
After completing undergraduate degrees in vocal music at Wagner College and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Maria continued graduate studies at The Actor’s Studio. Focusing on classical as well as contemporary styles, Maria has been the powerful and dynamic female voice for Devotion the past ten years.

Tommy Ski (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar)
With musical roots in R&B, Soul, Metal, Blues and Jazz, multi-instrumentalist Tommy lives by his own unique code, “Energy is infectious, I refuse to play anything that puts people to sleep, and I only dance with a guitar in my hand.”

Frank Agliata (Bass)
A veteran of the Jersey shore music scene for the past 30 years, Frank's experience includes playing all styles from country to jazz, standards to contemporary. Frank is equally adept on the electric and acoustic basses as well as the electric bass guitar adding a variety of "bottom" to Devotion's sound.

Jerry Romano (Trumpet)
Having played the trumpet performing for over 25 years, Jerry Romano's musical credentials include the Broadway scene working on a number of hit shows including "Star Light Express" as well as making appearances at such prestigious New York jazz nightclubs such as Red Blazer Two and Birdland. Presently, Jerry is sharing his musical expertise as director of bands at both Monmouth Regional High School and Brookdale Community College.

Russell Sotille (Baritone Sax)
Performing in the New York/New Jersey area for the past 30 years, Russell's playing experience includes working in numerous off-Broadway productions such as "Tony and Tina's Wedding" as well as studying jazz under Paul Jeffery, a veteran of the Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus groups. While proficient on a wide variety of reed instruments, Russell's work on the baritone sax lays the foundation for Devotion's horn section.

Richie Kraus (Saxaphone)
Richie's musical expertise on all reed instruments comes from his years of training at the university of Michigan and with the Yale University Music Department staff. His experience includes classical, big band, R&B, and contemporary styles in such venues as Atlantic City hotels, the PNC Arts Center. Richie has also backed up a large number of classical rock acts such as "Little Anthony and the Imperials" and "The Platters."