In a day and age where small electronic groups have all but replaced 16 piece bands, this group has seemingly achieved the impossible. Sixteen piece bands are virtually unheard of in cocktail lounges, but this band’s unique style has enjoyed enormous success and support from the many people who come every week to listen and dance to the Big Band sound.

"Finding a place to play was difficult at first", Brunetto recalls. "We knocked on many doors, but places were reluctant to take a chance on a band that size" Finally, the 94th Aero Squadron agreed to give it a try. The results were overwhelming. By the third week, the place was packed. The word spread quickly about the big band at the Aero Squadron. Many people remarked how great it was to listen and dance to this wonderful music and the band played to full houses every Sunday. When Montego Bay opened its doors, they too saw the merits of this music and most Tuesday nights had 600 people dancing to the Rick Brunetto Big Band.

Playing on a regular basis affords the band an opportunity to continually grow musically as new music is constantly added to the library. The band is available to play clubs, private parties, wedding receptions, conventions and all types of functions. Equally comparable to the fine musical sound is the band’s enthusiasm and love for what they do. It is notable that Rick Brunetto frequently closes their performance by saying, "Ladies and gentleman, spread the word...Big Bands are back".