Decades, the band that formed in Chico, CA has recently found tremendous success, many rounds of applause, and lots of recognition. This musical group was created in 2010 and consists of 5 members. Billy DiBono – Decades founder and drummer, Jennifer Benoit – vocals, penny whistle, harmonica, accordion, keys and bass, Will Watje – vocals, lead guitar, saxophone, slide guitar and keys, Tobias Brooks – bass, vocals, and trumpet and Gabe Johnson – rhythmic guitar, keys and vocals.
It was a hot Friday night at Feather Falls Casino, August 29th, Decades wowed the crowd performing the after show for 90’s nostalgic band Everclear. “It was an honorable experience. We grew up watching them on MTV, bought their records and to have met them right before we went on and received their approval to play alongside them is something I’m still processing and will cherish for the rest of my life.”- Billy DiBono (39).
“It was a blast getting people up and dancing early to get the party started off right. It was an honor to get to meet them after watching them play. My neighbor had given me one of their CD’s growing up in middle school and their music made a big impression on me so it was special to meet the songwriter and hear them play.” – Will Watje (36).
The Decades crew: Will Watje, Billy DiBono, Jennifer Benoit, Tobias Brooks, and Gabe Johnson chatting backstage with Everclear: Art Alexakis (center), Freddy Herrera, Davey French and Brian Nolan, Friday August 29 2025, Oroville, CA. Photo by Joe Phillips (Everclear’s production manager)
The band is known for performing all genres of music from the 1950’s to the top hits of today, a harmonious mix of nostalgia and new. In March 2025, this groovy group signed with an international talent agency, Atomic Music Group, based in Chicago, IL and have rocked at venues such as The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, The Band Shell in Lake Almanor, CA, Fleur Du Loc in Lake Tahoe, CA and The Mission San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Decades really knows how to get the crowds moving and grooving to their renditions of bangers like ‘Pink Pony Club’, ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’, ‘What’s My Age Again’, and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’. On October 24th Decades will be playing jams like these and many more at Tackle Box in Chico.
Tobias Brooks, Will Watje and Billy DiBono shredding it at Feather Falls Casino on 29 August 2025 in Oroville CA. (Photo by Bridget Barry)
When asked about what attendees can expect at a Decades show, Billy DiBono said, “I like to think of our shows as a gut punch of nostalgia for all ages, literally from little kids to people 70+ on the dance floor at the same time.”
If you’re interested in learning more about the band and upcoming concerts go to Decadesofficial.com. For any aspiring musicians out there, “Take work seriously, but never yourself.” -B. DiBono (39).
