Band Bios
FRANK PERNO
guitar/bass/lead & backing vocals
Grand Island, NY
Frank started playing guitar at the age of eleven, studying under popular local musician Harold (Hal) Palumbo. Frank also drew musical inspiration from his cousin, Al Masocco, who played in the local band Dennison Stars, and later went on to become the vice-president of marketing for CBS Records on the West Coast. Frank first played in the local band, Airborne, before becoming one of the founding members of Reflector.
BOB BORGATTI
keyboards/bass/lead & backing vocals
Lewiston, NY
Bob started piano lessons at the age of seven, studying for seven years under Ann Oxley, a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. One of the founding members of Reflector, he has been with the band since its start. Early on, he picked up the electric bass, which he handles, along with keyboards and vocals, for the band. Bob earned a master’s degree at Syracuse University where he studied TV and Film Production along with courses in Audio Production and Music Studio Recording. He is a former professor and program coordinator for the Digital Media and Animation programs at SUNY Niagara.
DAN SICOLI
guitar/bass/mandolin/backing vocals
Niagara Falls, NY
Dan Sicoli was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, attending SUNY Niagara and graduating from Niagara University. For three years during junior high school, he studied under local guitar legend Hal Palumbo. Dan played guitar in a coffee house band while attending Niagara University before becoming one of the founders of Reflector. He and fellow musician/composer Joe Malvestuto formed The Nobodaddies, an experimental group mixing original music, sound, and poetry.
DAN BIRD
drums/backing vocals
Grand Island, NY
Dan's musical journey began at seven when he received his first drum set for Christmas. He took lessons starting at thirteen, studying under jazz legend Kenny Wagner and rock icon Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge. With experience in top local bands like Brimstone and Seventh Sign, Dan also excels in Scottish pipe band music, performing with the renowned Irish artist Noel Henry. His talent was recently acknowledged with a nomination for the 2018 Night Life Music Awards in the "Best Rock Drummer" category.
MIKE SLOMOWICZ
lead guitar/backing vocals
Cheektowaga, NY
Mike Slomowicz holds both a B.A. (Canisius College) and M.M. (University at Buffalo) degree in classical guitar performance. He has several years of experience in rock and jazz ensembles, as well as in theatre pit bands and classical groups. Mike has been fortunate to open for a variety of national acts, including KC and the Sunshine Band, The Commodores, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Billy Sheehan, and SWV. From 2012-2015, he served as guitarist and musical director for popular lounge performer Lance Diamond. In addition to Reflector, he is currently performing locally with the Cool Platinum Band (R&B/funk) and DMW Jazz, among other groups. In addition to guitar, Mike has a background in piano, ukulele, and banjo. Mike’s musical influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana, KISS, Andres Segovia, Living Colour, Eric Clapton, just to name a few. Mike teaches guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, piano, and ukulele for Guitar Center in Cheektpwaga and Boulevard Music Lessons in Tonawanda.