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Elise Bonezzi Lead Vocals

Elise Bonezzi

Lead Vocals

A Northeast Ohio native, Elise is a well-known local vocalist with years of experience performing with Cleveland-area bands. In addition to entertaining audiences, she teaches at the School of Rock in Westlake, bringing skill, energy, and musicianship to every performance.

Liza Dwyer Lead Vocals

Liza Dwyer

Lead Vocals

Liza is a versatile, professional vocalist with years of stage experience in Cleveland-area theater productions. She brings polished performances across multiple genres, making her a great fit for the wide variety of songs Pop Avenue performs.

Greg Pinzone Lead Vocals, Keys, Acoustic Guitar

Greg Pinzone

Lead Vocals, Keys, Acoustic Guitar

Greg has been a veteran of the northeast Ohio music scene for 30 years. Besides playing multiple instruments in Pop Avenue, he is a high-school teacher by day at Aurora High School, home of the best students in Ohio. Greg's music career has given him the opportunity to open for Bret Michaels, Verruca Salt, and the honor to have performed with members of the bands Warrant, Humble Pie, and The Monkees. He also has spent time as a touring stand-up comedian working solo and as an opener for comedian Michael Winslow.

Tony Frissore Bass

Tony Frissore

Bass

Tony Frissore has played bass all over the world but is proud to call the Cleveland area his home. His music has been "Shazammed" in over 150 countries!

Les Szekely Lead Guitar

Les Szekely

Lead Guitar

Les has been playing guitar for over 30 years in a variety of bands in both Cleveland and Los Angeles. He was a radio host, a segment producer for "America's Funniest Home Videos", and has received an Emmy for his work in TV Comedy. Currently he is an English/video production teacher and communications professor.

Matt Szekely drums

Matt Szekely

drums

Matt is an incredible drummer who already at a young age has a tremendous amount of experience playing live music. He is a winner of the John Phillip Sousa award for his drumming expertise and currently teaches choir at a local elementary school.

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About Pop Avenue

Let Pop Avenue bring the all night dance party to your reception, corporate event, private party, or club/bar. Our members have played countless events bringing the best modern Top 40, 80’s hits, 90’s favorites, disco, classic rock, Motown, R & B, Country, and other popular music.

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Upcoming Events

19Sep
Saturday, September 19th Public Event Hartville Marketplace Fall Festival Hartville, OH 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- LocationHartville, OH
- DateSeptember 19, 2026
- Time11:00 AM
17Oct
Saturday, October 17th The Hive 8:00 – 11:00 (Public Event) Chagrin Falls, OH 8200 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH
- LocationChagrin Falls, OH
- DateOctober 17, 2026
- Time8:00 PM
23Oct
Friday, Oct 23rd Private Party Olmsted, OH
- LocationOlmsted, OH
- DateOctober 23, 2026
- Time7:00 PM

Saturday, September 19th Public Event Hartville Marketplace Fall Festival Hartville, OH 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM