Eric Doney
Eric Doney began classical studies in first grade and gave his first public performance by the age of seven. In junior high school he began performing professionally at the many Pocono Mountain jazz clubs with local legends such as Al Cohn, Bill Goodwin, and Steve Gilmore. He earned a bachelor of music degree from Susquehanna University.
Doney’s first tour was with scat vocalist Jon Hendricks, with whom he recorded the Grammy-nominated album, Love. After moving to New York, Doney joined the David Johansen band on a two-year tour, opening for such groups as The Who, Blondie, Duran Duran, the Clash, and REO.
In 1983, Doney moved to Paris and toured with vocalist Kim Parker. Hired as a conductor for Connie Stevens, he relocated to Santa Monica, California. Soon Doney became musical director and pianist for all of Bob Hope’s television shows. Interfacing with numerous old school legends Doney quickly gained a reputation as a consumate talent and a truly inspiring person to work with. In 1984 he performed at the opening ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympics. He played with Les Brown’s Band of Renown for 5 years. For three years, he was musical director for Englebert Humperdink, touring more than 40 countries.
In 1993, Doney returned to the Poconos and formed PACIFIC STREET RECORDS. To date, he has produced 20 recordings for his label, recording such local jazz greats as Phil Woods, Bob Dorough, John Coates, Jr. and Scott Jarrett. Jazziz magazine said of one of his own CDs “I have listened to the CD at least a dozen times and find that like a good author Doney creates on several levels. The first listen impressed me as likeable music, pleasant, easy listening. With subsequent performances the nuances and underlying artistry made themselves more evident. The depth and character became evident as his incredible touch and dynamics brought out bits of Bach, Gospel, Stride, Jazz and a virtuostic ability to go between these styles almost within one note. He has created a wonderful listening experience... What beautiful music it is!..."
 

Vicki Doney
Vicki McClure sang Reach Out and Touch before an estimated TV audience of 2.5 billion people during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. In 1986 as a member of the LA JAZZ CHOIR she was a featured soloist on the Grammy nominated Album “From All Sides”. She sang on the NBC TV show honoring Lucille Ball “100 Star Salute” along side Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Cary Grant, Carl Reiner, Burt Reynolds and Lucie’s son, Desi Jr.
She has performed with The Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of John Williams. Has sung numerous National Anthems for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia 76er's, and the California Angels.
She has recorded and performed with The Nelson Riddle Orchestra and Les Browns Band of Renown. You may have heard her singing duets with the likes of Lou Rawls or Kenny Loggins. She even appeared on the same stage as George Burns.
In 2001 Vicki got married, became a Doney, and moved to Northeast Pennsylvania. Vicki released her second CD on Pacific St Records , entitled: ‘Natural Woman’ produced by Eric Doney. It features guest artists such as Phil Woods, Bob Dorough and Will Lee. Most recently with Phil Woods and Bob Dorough she performed and recorded live the premier of “The Childrens Suite”; an orchestral stage production written and arranged by Phil Woods with the poetry of A.A. Milnes’ “Now We Are Six” set as the text. She is a happy member of the Pocono Choral Society and you can hear her perform every Monday night in Manhattan, NYC with the Howard Williams Jazz Orchestra. Her most recent recording project is “Live at the Deerhead Inn: Just Friends” featuring Will Galison, Greg Eicher and Jimmy Waltich.

Her TV and movie credits include Allie McBeal, The New Charlie’s Angels, Why Do Fools Fall In Love and School House Rock. Vicki lives in Pen Argyl, PA close by her husband, producer/pianist/composer Eric Doney.
 

"Just Marvellous!" Julia Galadon, CEO Quality New Mexico, 2008