Bringing the Ultimate Musical Experience to Your Event
Great Scott is your ticket to an unforgettable event, where the music moves your guests to dance and sing along to the greatest hits from the '70s classics to today's chart-toppers. What sets us apart? Our unique ability to read the room and play the perfect song at the perfect moment.
Our lineup is a dynamic 6-piece ensemble featuring two guitars, drums, bass, piano, and keyboards with acoustic guitar. Great Scott can accommodate a large range of age groups and crowd sizes. There's something in a Great Scott show for everyone!
Our performers are seasoned professionals who not only excel in their musical craft but also possess an innate sense of the crowd's vibe. We understand that every audience has its own personality, and we keep our fingers on the pulse, ensuring a seamless musical journey that keeps the party alive.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to the perfect audience member experience. We've meticulously recorded ourselves in the studio, capturing every nuance that makes each song shine. From additional backing vocals to organ and synth tracks, extra guitar magic, and atmospheric soundscapes, our attention to detail enhances our live performance, creating a rich sonic tapestry that other 6-piece bands can't replicate. Rest assured, our dedicated sound engineer ensures that every note is balanced and delivered at the perfect volume. The addition of our fully automated LED lighting system adds extra depth and nuance to the show, truly making a Great Scott performance something to experience.
Book Great Scott today and let us transform your event into a lasting memory that will be talked about for months and years to come.
JOE LAUREANO – Band Leader
LEAD VOCALS • PIANO • HARMONICAS • AUX PERCUSSION
Joe has been performing rock-&-roll professionally for his entire adult life. He began his journey graduating from Otterbein College with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory & Composition. Since then Joe has accumulated over twenty years of performing at wedding receptions, corporate parties, fundraisers, dueling piano bars and more. The high demand for his talent has lead Joe to entertain all across the country–from Miami to Seattle, and from Baltimore to San Diego.
RYAN GOLDNER
BASS • BACKING VOCALS
Ryan has been playing music since 6th grade. He has played a wide range of instruments including trombone, baritone, tuba, bass guitar, guitar, and drums. He has played with countless numbers of groups with styles such as rock, pop, jazz, blues, and R&B. Music has been a true love of his and he is humbled to be able to do it for a profession.
CHRIS MATTOON
DRUMS • PERCUSSION
Chris Mattoon is in demand throughout the Midwest and northeast as a drummer and percussionist. With thousands of hours of live performance and studio work experience, Chris knows how to deliver what each song needs. A student of R&B legend Bernard “Pretty” Purdie and former Boston Symphony Orchestra member W. Lee Vinson, Chris has a diverse educational background. He is a teacher and published author; articles by Chris have been featured on the Vic Firth Educational Team’s website and he is a contributing writer for Drum! Magazine and Drumhead Magazine, both major publications with nation-wide distribution. 2014 Teacher of the Year at the Grand Rapids Academy of Music of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was also the co-director of the Young Musicians Workshop’s Rock On! Band Camp in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, for 18 years. Chris also owns and runs Mattoon Drums and Percussion, a high end full service drum shop and custom instrument manufacturer in Michigan.
JAKUB DUCHNOWSKI
LEAD & RHYTHM GUITAR
Guitar shredder & raw meat eater. Give him a mallet to hunt his food with, and he's totally fine!
JUSTIN DORE
LEAD AND RHYTHM ELECTRIC GUITAR • BACKING VOCALS
He's got the guitar chops, the hair, and the biceps. There's nothing this man can't do!
CHEN FLAKES
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • KEYBOARDS • BACKING VOCALS
This is Chen. We could try to explain him, but we haven't figured it out yet, either!