Decades, the band that formed locally, here in Chico, California. Decades has recently found tremendous success, recently signing with a music talent agency called, Atomic Records. This musical mayhem of a group started jamming in 2010.

Decades consists of 5 members. Billy DiBono – Decades founder and drummer, Emma Garrahy – New lead singer, Will Watje – vocals, lead guitar, saxophone, slide guitar and keys, Tobias Brooks – bass, vocals, and trumpet and Webster Moore – Keys and vocals.

It was a hot Friday night at Feather Falls Casino on August 29th, when 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 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).

From left to right: (Decades) Will Watje, Billy DiBono, Jennifer Benoit (former band member), Tobias Brooks, and Gabe Johnson (former band member), 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 has rocked 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 timeless renditions of radio-hit 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 hits like these and many more at Tackle Box in Chico.

When asked about exactly what attendees can expect to see 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 want to know more about upcoming concerts, go to Decadesofficial.com. You can find them on Instagram @decadesofficial. For any aspiring musicians out there, “Take work seriously, but never yourself.” -B. DiBono (39).

*Article has been revised: 04/22/26