Richard LaPerchia is the founder and leader of the Showtime Dance Band. Richard had a vision of starting a band which would perform inspirational music that combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority that IT MADE THE CROWD MOVE!! Showtime Dance Band has been performing at the Holiday Inn Hotel (MT Kisco), Empire City Yonkers Raceway, New York Life, Chat 19 Restaurant and Lounge, Route 22 Restaurant & Bar, (CT), La Lanterna Restaurant, 12 Grapes Restaurant & Grill, The Arthur Ave Feast and many other premier venues.