It's My Party History

2025 Highlights!

Cora Flannery's first show with It's My Party was at Buntsy's in May.

James Schrag, multi-instumentalist for IMP, played his last show with IMP at Iron Smoke Distillery in early June.

IMP celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a show at Lovin' Cup!

Jim Sawicki joined the band on keyboards to play the 40th anniversary show and continues with IMP.

Having fun at Irondequoit Farmer's Market!

Paul Kanack, IMP's long-time bassist & songwriter took a leave-of absence to pursue his screenwriting passion. Ken Peters, also a songwriter for IMP, graciously switched from guitar to bass for the band's live performances. Jeremy joined the group on guitar.

Jim Sawicki & Billy Eberts with IMP at Buntsy's

IMP played twice for Boscov's grand opening in Greece, NY!

Performed at The Square Root in Boston for David Bash's International Pop Overthrow!

2024

Today, we’re proud to say IT’S MY PARTY! is a 1960s vintage experience, complete with a 14-piece orchestra and original songs written especially for us! Our tight harmonies, vintage costumes, and retro choreography are all set to the highest standards of the 1960s girl groups. When we’re on stage singing our hearts out, we’re the closest thing to an authentic 1960s girl group you’ll find today!

2023

Today, we’re proud to say IT’S MY PARTY! is a 1960s vintage experience, complete with a 14-piece orchestra and original songs written especially for us! Our tight harmonies, vintage costumes, and retro choreography are all set to the highest standards of the 1960s girl groups. When we’re on stage singing our hearts out, we’re the closest thing to an authentic 1960s girl group you’ll find today!

1986-1988

The ’80s molds IT’S MY PARTY! into much more than a tribute band.

In 1986, IT’S MY PARTY! saw the fruitful addition of Paul Kanack as bass player, and in 1987 he began writing original songs for the girls to introduce. With his enthusiastic support, financial backing, and exciting original music, Paul helped co-lead the group, and IT’S MY PARTY! became much more than a tribute band; it was a vintage experience.

In 1988, the third generation of IT’S MY PARTY! girls made a giant leap forward, becoming the first to record original material. The first full-length album, IT’S MY PARTY!, was a cassette tape that included eight songs, seven of which were originals. Eliza, whose voice can be heard on this cassette, became the first IT’S MY PARTY! girl to rise to success as an actress and singer. Her accomplishments include voicing the female characters of “South Park” for four seasons.

For IT’S MY PARTY!, the ’80s laid the foundation of a vision that would extend beyond three decades.

1980's: The Beginnings

It all began with a record collection and a reverential devotion to the sound of the 1960s girl groups. When Ron Stein gave drummer John Giotto The Chiffons’ Greatest Hits in 1984, it turned him into a devotee and an avid collector. Ron even inspired his protégé to create a 1960s-styled girl group of his own. The goal was to recreate the innocence, enthusiasm, and magic of a unique aspect of American music history.

The group’s beginnings were steeped in excitement. When one bass player pulled up to the auditions in a ’62 Chevy Impala, it was clear this was the type of kindred spirit the group would be bound to attract. IT’S MY PARTY! was born in 1985 featuring the first generation of girls Liz, Sonia, and Sharon. The girls’ first performance was an outdoor event celebrating Penfield, NY’s 175th anniversary. Throughout the ’80s the group performed at favorite Rochester, NY clubs such as The Casablanca, Schnozz‘s, and The Red Creek.