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70s vs 80s: The Battle of the Decades

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm



Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Two bands. Two decades. One great party! Disco vs new wave…Donna Summer vs Madonna…Michael Jackson vs. Michael Jackson. The Discoteks play the best of the 70s. The 80's Revolution perform your favorites from that era. The audience decides which decade has the best music!

The Discoteks

TRIBUTE TO THE 70’S…The Discoteks are a crowd favorite power house dance / show band performing all the hits of the 70’s disco and Motown. The band members have over 35 years experience in performing with various groups. The Discoteks have traveled the East coast but also perform all over the country. They bring a heart pounding dance performance that brings a high energy crowd pleasing show the whole night. Their dance show gets everyone up out of their seats and onto the dance floor. The Discoteks deliver the highest level of integrity and musical expertise to bring you all the hits from the 70’s that you’ve come to love!



80’s Revolution

There’s a new band in town and they’re totally rad! 80’s Revolution is the #1 party show band in America! Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself! We are here to Turn Back Time…to an era filled with bright neon colors, innovative and memorable fashion and iconic movie classics. But most of all – the best music in history. This decade is known for mastering all genres. From Pop to Rock, Dance to New Wave, 80’s Revolution cover all of your favorites: Madonna, Journey, Michael Jackson, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, The Go-Go’s, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Cher, and so many more!




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