Jazz, Swing, & Big Band
Artist List
After 8: After8 is a fun, entertaining, and tight-sounding group with a style that keeps audiences moving! They take classic Rock, Funk, Hip-hop, and R&B and tastefully combine a modern sound with a powerful horn section. The band covers a wide variety of music, from the 1920's to today's hot hits, while adding their own touch of funk to a high-energy show.
After8 was originally formed in New Orleans...
Ajacks: Chicago's Hottest Show and Dance Band: Disco, Motown, Big Band
* Established in 1985
* 8 Male Performers, 3-4 Female Performers
* Fabulous Costumes
* Tremendous Showmanship
* Dynamic Choreography
* Sound & Lights Included
Alternate Take: Alternate Take is a group of four talented musicians that have joined forces to make one of the most impressive bands in the region. Each member has played professionally since their teen years and educational backgrounds include music degrees and Masters degrees. Not only are they well versed in contemporary party and dance music, but also jazz standards of yesteryear, and classical music of...
Amaretto : Amaretto is the East Coast's premiere high-energy dance band. The group performs at corporate functions, conventions, elegant weddings and special events throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area as well as New York City, Philadelphia, Nashville, Chicago and beyond. Amaretto has appeared with the Four Tops, the Spinners, the Pointer Sisters, and Wynonna Judd.
Amaretto will pack the dance floor...
Andrew Nemr: Mentored by Gregory Hines, and now artistic Director and lead dancer of CPD PLUS (Cats Paying Dues), featured on the 2006 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and Celebrate Booklyn. Nemr and CPD PLUS' 2008 season "Where the Music Lives" was described as "a welcome return to the elegance of simplicity and the tap dancer as maker of aural magic" by exploredance.com.
An experienced soloist, Andrew has...
Andrew Thielen Big Band: From swing to rock to disco tunes and Motown classics, the Andrew Thielen Big Band plays your favorite style of music and gets everyone partying on the dance floor.
This fantastic band has been the band of choice for Planet Hollywood, the House of Blues, Hilton Head, the Greenbrier, Ritz Carlton, Charleston Place, the Kentucky Derby gala, a PBS TV show and other North Carolina, South...
Anita: Anita recorded and toured with Cameo, as a Supreme, with Peabo Bryson as a featured vocalist and finally with Celine Dion, touring the world for several years.
After years on the road, Anita returned home to Atlanta and assembled an incredible group of players and singers chosen from the top tier of Atlanta's musical elite. This is an exciting and interactive party band, but also a group with...
Ascension: " I want to take you higher..."
Who can forget the electrifying images of Sly and the Family Stone performing this classic hit during the Woodstock Festival of 69? The infectious energy that emanated from the band consumed the thousands in attendance, transforming the moment from a mere musical performance into a foray through the possibilities of musical existentialism. In other words, Sly...
Atlanta Party Band: Charles Smith, a long time veteran musical director in the Atlanta touring scene and has put together a group that is custom-tailored to bring the wow factor to your event. Charles has a long history in Atlanta as the musical director or touring musician for Monica, S.WV, Blackstreet, Keith Sweat, Toney Terry, George Faison (The Wiz), Dru Hill, Beyonce, Ciara, and Omarion
This is a dynamic...
Atlanta Showstoppers: The ATLANTA SHOWSTOPPERS are a high end, high energy, top of the line event band that will bring your party to life like no other cover band you have ever heard before. Whatever the occasion, we can customize a show that will thoroughly entertain your guests and leave them asking for more. From big band swing, to the classic soul of Motown, to the big sound of groups like Earth, Wind and Fire and...
Atlanta Soul Band: Atlanta Soul Band is one of the most energizing bands on the live music scene today. ASB is an outstanding band and they are known to provide professional entertainment with ease. At each Atlanta Soul Band performance they encourage their audience to engage in a musical journey that is good for the soul. They are presently available for Special Events!!
Baby Huey and the Babysitters: For twenty years Baby Huey and the Babysitters' high energy, crowd pleasing brand of Rhythm and Blues, Soul/Motown and Disco/Funk music, tempered with a dash of jazz and big band, has garnered enthusiastic converts in nightclubs, at concerts, festivals, and parties throughout the Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. areas, as well as at special concerts and other events from New York...
Beleza Brasil: United by musical interests that include jazz, blues, bossa nova, soul, samba, funk and Spanish flamenco; MADELINE HOLLY SALES and HUMBERTO OLIVEIRA SALES joined forces to blend the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic riches from North and South America. They met at the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Bahia Brazil where he had been teaching for eight years. Berto, native to Salvador...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Following the paths of big band leaders like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s brassy, upbeat sound has been embraced both by older fans nostalgic for the music of their youth and by legions of younger fans enamored of the elegance and sophistication of the Big Band era. They have performed at the Billboard Music Awards, the White House and at the...
Big Ray and the Kool Kats: With recent performances in Las Vegas, New York City, Cabo San Lucas, and repeat shows at the 2003-2008 Kennedy Center Galas in Washington, Big Ray and the Kool Kats deliver the talent, professionalism, and excitement your event demands.
Named one of Modern Bride Magazines "Best Wedding Bands in America", Big Ray and the Kool Kats has the capability to perform literally thousands of songs, and...
Big Rick & The Bombers: Since 1994, Big Rick & The Bombers have been wowing audiences all over the country with their unique style and approach to the classics. Since the bands' humble beginnings in New York City, Big Rick & The Bombers have had the opportunity to perform at festivals across the United States AND to entertain at private functions for Michael Jordan, Damon Wayans, Mia Auerbach, Randy Miller, Mark Appleby...
Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters: BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS is a blast from the past and the best party music of today. Assembled to recreate the excitement of the world-famous Cotton Club in New York where the rich and famous danced to the greats like Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington, BIG SWING AND THE BALLROOM BLASTERS combines swing, jazz, soul and pop into a powerful and energetic 3-hour, non-stop...
Bill Bolen Band: Over the past 27 years the Bill Bolen Band has built an excellent reputation for providing a wide variety of music. During that period they have played over 1100 wedding receptions plus numerous other society affairs. Their reputation is based on reliability, class, and great dance music. The fact that many of their dates are repeat performances speaks for the quality they provide.
The...
Bruce Swartz Group: The Bruce Swartz Group is that SPECIAL BAND for your SPECIAL EVENT. From subtle cocktail music, to swinging renditions of classic Glenn Miller tunes, to the sounds of Motown and Beach music, The Bruce Swartz Group is the perfect accent to any formal occasion. The Bruce Swartz Group is known for its ability to please both YOUNG and OLD, making it the ideal choice for wedding receptions or ANY event...
Burt Bacharach: Four decades into one of songwriting's most successful careers, Burt Bacharach continues to set industry records and trends. Today, he continues to break ground in the world of pop music with Grammy Awards for such hits as That's What Friends Are For, On My Own and Best That You Can Do.
Burt Bacharach, most often in tandem with lyricist Hal David, played a major role in mainstream pop of the...
Carnivale: CARNIVÁLE is a sophisticated, fun, crazy, sexy, cool unit that can put the exclamation mark on any party or event. The front line vocalists are extremely gifted and could easily be headliners in their own right. They tantalize and mesmerize every audience with their impeccable harmonies and effervescent stage presence. You will not want your party to end! The rhythm section members have played...
Cartells: Both together and separately, the members of The Cartells have received impressive industry awards, and
played with some of the best in the business.
KARIN BARTH -- Vocals, Percussion, Alto Sax
Karin played with numerous New York bands
before coming to Connecticut. She was a featured vocalist with the renowned
EIGHT TO THE BAR, touring with the band for four years. She recorded...
Charles Darden Quartet: "Young or not, the singers voice is strong, deepening with age, seemingly much older than his chiseled matinee idol's countenance leads you to believe."
"Darden's music was different, not self consciously hip, just straight-ahead jazz standards delivered with a respect for the composers and stylists who proceeded him. His energetic style, blowing sax between choruses and belting out a tune...
Charles Fellingham Band: Charlie Fellingham as a Frank Sinatra Impersonator has a twenty-year history of professional singing and direction. He is New York trained in both classical and pop styles and perfected his Sinatra sytlings over the past eleven years. Charles was a Cabaret director in residence at Theatre Three's "Second Stage" and "Elrods" in New York . Charles has performed his show at corporate events, cruises...
Charlie Band: This six piece Motown, beach and funk ensemble can handle everything from standard jazz songs to the more popular dance tunes that everyone can groove to. Each show is tailored specifically to the client's needs, making this the band that will keep the party goers talking for days after the event! Charlie features male and female vocalists, a sax player, guitar, bass and drums. A professional...
Chez-zam: Introducing Chez-zam, the singular most sensational entertainment concept ever to grace a celebration. Enthusiastic, vivacious entertainers will simultaneously enchant, energize and motivate your guests. Chez-zam is a theatrical troupe whose acclaim is international. Chez-zam captures the imagination with its fun-filled interactive themes, custom tailored to leave your guests...
Chuck Mangione: Chuck Mangione returns to the creative source that inspired his GRAMMY®-award winning album Bellavia with Everything For Love, a tribute to all that is close to the heart of the man with the hat. In this romantic follow-up effort to The Feeling's Back, Chuck celebrates love through a collection of tunes steeped in straight-ahead traditionalism and featuring breathtaking improvisation from Chuck...
Continental Dance Orchestra: If you are looking for a dance band ...
that will partner with you to make sure the entertainment fits the event
with unforgettable music from every era
with the experience of more than 2,500 outstanding events
with a bandleader who will consult with you in advance, as many times as you require
... then this is the band you want!
The Continental Dance Orchestra caters to events such as...
Dance Express: Here's your chance to "express yourself"...with Dance Express, the most dynamic, visual, and entertaining 14-pc band in the U.S.A.! With six phenomenal front singers (2 male / 4 female) and a killer eight piece band, Dance Express is guaranteed to make your next event a smashing success! From the moment the music begins, the entertainment is non-stop for three hours! You heard right....NO...
David Humphreys Orchestra: The David Humphreys Orchestra is always on the move, from California to Florida, and even further south to the Caribbean and across the ocean to Italy. Their range of music is matched only by the range of locations they've played! Since 1989, DHO has traveled extensively to perform for weddings, debutante and charity balls, fundraisers, anniversary parties, corporate events, and cocktail...
Davis and Dow: Multi award winning jazz duo Davis and Dow have chemistry. Soul mates that are two strong halves of one BIG sound. Davis and Dow tackle jazz and pop standards with a daring sense of abandon. Their style is deeply rooted in the classic jazz tradition but with a playfulness that keeps the music fresh and fun. Their arrangements are unique and inventive, always seeking a new approach to everything...
Deja Vu: Established in the Spring of 1988, this group of seasoned
musicians formed "Deja Vu" with the idea of breaking the mold of the usual "Carolina Top 40/Beach Band". Drawing its talent from the "SPICE OF LIFE", "SNEAKY", AND "MONK AND THE MANIACS" show bands, this group has left a trail of "want 'cha backs" In it's brief history.
With a belief that people want to be entertained rather than just...
Del Baroni Orchestra: The Del Baroni Orchestra is synonamous with ON THE AIR Orchestra, only geared more towards social events such as
weddings, charity functions, company parties, and debutante balls. These types of functions require a wider variety of music, so the band flexes into more classic rock, motown, pop, latin, disco, country, and ethnic music, including a half-hour hora medley. This is to accomodate...
Diggin Rhythm N Brass: Diggin Rhythm N Brass is an energetic, exciting and versatile musical entertainment group, delivering an up-beat rhythm and blues, funk, and pop performance that pulls audiences off their seats and onto their feet. This 8-piece (also a 12-piece Diggin Rhythm N Brass GRANDE) show band performs equally well in concerts or nightclubs, or for corporate, conventions and special events.
The...
Dixie Power Trio: Formed in 1992, the Zachary Smith & the Dixie Power Trio has developed a reputation as the East Coast's premier "Louisiana variety band"-- capable of playing authentic sounding New Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun, street parade, and Louisiana-style funk. The four-piece trio (we blame Cajun math) has carved out a niche as a fun and exciting ensemble capable of entertaining audiences of all ages...
Dogwood Trio: These veteran musicians are Atlanta's best instrumental trio. The trio of piano, bass and drums performs a wide variety of background music for your special event: Broadway show tunes, swing, movie soundtracks, and standards. The trio is perfect for corporate events, receptions, grand openings or any event requiring upscale atmospheric music.
The Dogwood Trio's members have variously...
Doppelganger: One of America's most versatile, entertaining bands. Doppelganger has been performing with a high level of excitement and professionalism since 1969. All band members are seasoned experts using state of the art equipment and a high-tech sound and lighting system. With
a great horn section included, the sound is complete. Doppelganger has performed with celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Bob Hope...
Doug Burns Band: The Doug Burns Band has been the South's most versatile
band for over ten years. Playing everything from Sinatra,
Harry Connick, and Jazz, to Beach, Motown, Disco, and
many other styles, they can play what you want. They have
performed for college dances, weddings, class reunions,
conventions, and many other events. They have been the
headlining act at the fabulous Grove Park Inn New...
Eclipse Band and Orchestra: The Eclipse Band and Orchestra, based in Houston, TX, has been providing clients with the highest quality variety music and entertainment throughout Texas and the U.S. since 1977. The group has performed over 2,000 engagements, giving them unparalleled experience in knowing how to successfully orchestrate any function with the right kind of music for any crowd and any age group. And this is not...
Eight to the Bar: Drawing its musical influences from American roots music -- rhythm &
blues, soul, Motown, boogie woogie and swing -- Eight to the Bar is known
for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal
arrangements, highlighted by a female vocal trio.With the support of independently-produced
albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic
following that...
Elegance: Well the name really says it all, doesn't it. Yet another top shelf, professional, client-friendly, and yes elegant group from the same management and production team that brings you Big Ray and the Kool Kats... Elegance.
A dynamic four piece rhythm section including a female keyboard player, 2 sizzling horn players, and exquisite male and female vocals out front from industry veterans...
Entertainers: From the group's beginning, the goal of THE ENTERTAINERS has been to create an unmatched sound, coupled with high-energy choreography rarely seen in the Carolinas. Added to this fine-tuned precision unit were the ultimate in sound system technology, concert lighting effects, and quality wardrobe design.
In 1980, THE ENTERTAINERS scored their first regional smash hit with LIVING FOR THE SUMMER...
Fantastic Shakers: The third week of September, 1978, was marked the beginning of an era, the formation of THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS, known as the "South's Finest Show Band." Since the inception of the band, over 3,000 engagements have been
played from Virginia to Florida and all throughout the Southeast. South Carolina's Grand Strand has become the band's summer home and their hit single "Myrtle Beach Days" catapulted...
Flex Band: FLEX - Collectively, this group brings to you the Entertainment Flexibility to play most all categories of music. Flex artists have played with some of the top acts in the music business. Book FLEX as a part of your entertainment package and you'll enjoy one of the best entertainment bands in the business.
Fried Ice Cream: FRIED ICE CREAM is the modern musical voice of our Nation. And our harmonious future. Rising from the rich musical heritage of the Gulf Coast area, this band is rocketing into national acclaim, bringing a new consciousness to American culture.
The FIC performance style blends unique character and colorful flavor, and brings audiences around the world a show filled with dynamic sound and...
Fuzz Band: Dynamic, innovative, and energetic, The Fuzz Band defines "cutting edge corporate entertainment." Their style is a fashion-forward fusion of all the radio hits and b-side gems from the worlds of hip hop, jazz, R&B, funk, rock, soul, and even classical music. If their versatile sound is difficult to categorize, the experience is easy to describe by comparison: a non-stop, interactive, tightly...
Gary Johns: Gary Johns was born and raised in the very neighborhood of Sun, Stax, and Hi studios. Despite many opportunities in NYC and LA, Gary has stayed in the city he loves, Memphis, Tennessee. Made in Memphis was recorded at Hi Studios in the summer of 1999 under the watchful eye of Willie Mitchell. Poppa Willie is the mastermind behind Hi Records and has produced the likes of Al Green, Ann Peebles...
George Carere Orchestra: The George Carere 10 Piece Orchestra has the power to deliver all the necessary energy needed to make any function a total success. Each song performance takes advantage of special customized horn arrangements that contribute to make these 10 musicians sound like 18! The combination of swinging horns, 3 hot vocalists and a rock-solid rhythm section makes this band a real Power House!
We do it...
Gino: GINO wants to give you a night to remember. Alot of bands claim to be the number one dance band of this area or that area, but GINO prefers to settle it on stage. GINO has been satisfying audiences for well over a decade and has entertained all across our country and throughout Europe. GINO has an international flare that can make the world party. So get ready to get down, get funky, and get loose...
Good Fellas: The Good Fellas is an absolute, out of this world band, with an outstanding cast of superb musicians and vocalists. This band is geared to please any audience, ranging from hip-hop, to classic jazz and swing, from intimate settings to major events and concerts. Every member of this star studded cast, is a seasoned veteran in all aspects of music, including musical productions and...
Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats: If you need swing...jazz...R&B...rock n' roll...Gwen has a band to fit almost any occasion. From a solo performer playing background piano...to a ten piece swing or pop band...you've landed at the right place.
Our clients have included Coca-Cola, The Southern Company, The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, The Jack Morton Company, The John Harland Company, Six Flags Over Georgia, and hundreds of...
Haute Chili: Whether it is a private soiree or a large corporate event, Haute Chile will tailor itself to your special needs. Here are some of the group's configurations, which can help to make your event a truly memorable one. Their spicy blend of the hits, both past and present, has established Haute Chile (hoat chill'-eh) as the main ingredient to make any special event a smashing success. Known for their...
Ike Reeves: Ike Reeves started playing music at the age of seven. By thirteen he was in demand playing music for dances and parties. After majoring in music in College he worked for Magnavox to demonstrate their new electronic musical instruments.
Then in the Army, Ike played in the Commanding General's Jazz Combo and in the 16-piece dance band. He also performed as a keyboard soloist and was a trombone...
In The Pocket: In The Pocket is one of the most versatile and dynamic bands in the Southeast region. No other band around has a sound more exciting or a repertoire more diverse. From Beach and Soul to Rock, Funk or Jazz Standards, In The Pocket tailors their performance to the needs of each individual client. Their tight "in the pocket" sound is a favorite for private parties, wedding receptions and corporate...
Jack Winn-tet: The Jack Winn-tet makes the effort to please the dancing and listening crowd with MUSIC THAT IS NEVER TOO LOUD FOR A CONVERSATION!
The JACK WINN-TET is a four-piece band consisting of Alto Sax-Vocals, Drums, Piano, and Bass. Their repertoire is extensive including standard selections from the thirties and forties, light rock, Latin, and other specials.
The JACK WINN-TET will add to your...
Jane L. Powell - Chocolate Goddess of Love: Spicy and Spontaneous
Jane L Powell began her singing career in Roanoke, Virginia, and has since demonstrated her soulful style and Five-Octave plus vocal range to audiences throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Jane quickly captivates any audience with her musical flexibility, open and playful personality and often spicy and spontaneous sense of humor. If you were so...
Jazz The Ripper: "They are the best band to come out of Asheville in a long time." - Dennis Jones, Audio Engineer, WNCW-FM Public Radio, Spindale, NC.
"I love their musical attitude, loose, and going-for-it." - Russ Davis, Program Director, XM Radio, Channel 72, Beyond Jazz.
"Damn. Galactic better watch out!" - Sound board guys at The Orange Peel.
Well, those comments about sum it up! Jazz the Ripper is...
Jimmy Oliver: Jimmy has been one of the leading Disc Jockeys in the Mid-Atlantic for nearly 14 years. He has performed in five states and has had the honor of playing for President George Bush and Virginia Governor George Allen. With over 1,000 successful private events, few Disc Jockeys can compare to Jimmy's level of experience and
professionalism.
John Winn: John Winn specializes in Swing and Standard Jazz styles along with healthy doses of Jump Blues, Fusion, and Funk. Some Pop, Rock, and Soul numbers are often mixed into performances as well. His Neighborliness ensemble consists of a full rhythm section including bass, drums, and piano.
John Winn is featured as the vocalist and saxophonist and the band. His lush vocal timbre has been compared...
Johnny White and The Elite Band: The group features two powerful lead vocalists, Johnny White and Shirl, and three soulful female backup singers whose harmonies combine the smoothness of Luther Vandross with the soulfulness of Aretha Franklin. The band is also known for performing high energy choreography that provokes enthusiastic response from any audience. Johnny White & The Elite Band is one of the best dance show bands...
Joyce Cobb and the Cool Heat: Joyce was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and reared in Nashville. Early in her career she landed a record deal with a subsidiary of Stax Records and continued her recording career with the West Coast based Creem Records. At the same time, Joyce participated in a project for RCA Records. She recorded a single that earned #42 and an album that peaked at #11 on the Billboard Magazine charts.
In...
Jump Street (MD): Jump Street is the Washington, DC area's premier show and dance band. Jump Street features a powerhouse front-line including the vocal harmonies and stylish look of the Jump Street girls as well as the smooth moves of bandleader Hajji Harrison, father of International Recording Superstar, Mya.
World-class musical talent is in the bands bloodline and it shows during every Jump Street...
K2: Kevin Kaminski (DJK2) has been having fun entertaining people since the mid-nineties at Richmond's Classic Hits 96.5, WLEE. K2 learned how to put the show on the road for the radio station and in the years that followed, became an expert at keeping people on the dance floors in clubs, schools, colleges and private parties.
With over 1800 songs in his expanding catalogue, DJK2 is sure to...
Kadillacs: Paul Ross & The Kadillacs are long time favorites in the Southeast. This 12 piece group features 4 very talented vocalists, a 4 piece sizzling horn section, and one of the tightest rhythm sections in the country. The Kadillacs perform your favorite music timeless standards, Big Band and Jazz of the 1940's, Motown, Carolina Beach and Classic Rock of the 1960's, plenty of Disco & Funk from the...
Kenny i Orchestra : The Kenny i experience is unlike any other. If you are a music lover; if you enjoy music in a variety of genres; if you appreciate musicianship, taste, and professionalism; then the Kenny i Orchestra will make your event nforgettable.
Imagine a band that can tailor their performance to your musical tastes; a and that can perform music in every genre from classical to jazz, rock to R & B, latin to...
Kimberly Carper Band: Kim Carper, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, relocated to Charlotte in 1997 to pursue a career in singing. After attaining a Bachelors degree in music education, Kim went on to earn her Masters of Music in vocal performance at UNCG.
For ten years, Kim's work as a professional jazz and blues singer has earned her invitations to perform at numerous prestigious festivals and events such...
Kings of Swing: KOS has been playing the best of Beach, Motown, "rock and roll" and classic swing for over 30 years and still have people of all ages crowding dance floors up and down the east coast! From a festive open air concert to the most ultra-formal black tie affair, the KOS has enthusiasm and showmanship that are sure to please.
The exciting sound of KOS is being heard on the campuses of major...
Kingsized: Big Mike surrounds himself with a KINGSIZED line-up of only the best musicians exhibiting a broad range of musical expertise and derringdo. The KINGSIZED band consists of professional and talented craftsmen with instrumentation including drums, bass (acoustic or electric), guitar, piano, trombones, trumpet, saxophone, and of course, Big Mike covering vocal duties. KINGSIZED can bring additional...
League of Decency: Since 1984 The League Of Decency has provided quality entertainment for discerning audiences throughout the Southeast with their special blend of swing, soul, and rock & roll music. The League features a rhythm and horn section fronted by vocalist Tommy Dean. The League gets decent with the music of George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Cab Calloway, Johnny Mercer, Hoagy...
Magic: You want your event to be a complete success, and so does Magic. With over fifty years of professional experience, Magic knows how important your event is to you and that is why they work with you to make your event the best it can be. It is with this attitude that Magic has established itself as one of the most sought after variety bands in the Carolinas.
You are guaranteed to get the styles...
Manhattan Dance Orchestra: The Manhattan Dance Orchestra is a full time group of professional musicians who have performed extensively throughout the United States providing exciting and memorable dance music at major conventions, fund raisers, elegant events, and private parties.
Members of this group have performed with many nationally known artists such as Aretha Franklin, Aaron Neville, Deniece Williams, Howard...
Marquise: DC based Marquise is gaining national attention for their exceptionally enthusiastic, interactive, and unique style. The dynamic four lead singers, horns, and four piece rhythm sections connect with and energize guests at intimate social events and also invigorate thousands at corporate ones.
This band knows music! Marquise's repertoire includes a vast collection of popular dance tracks...
Marquise: DC based Marquise is gaining national attention for their exceptionally enthusiastic, interactive, and unique style. The dynamic four lead singers, horns, and four piece rhythm sections connect with and energize guests at intimate social events and also invigorate thousands at corporate ones.
This band knows music! Marquise's repertoire includes a vast collection of popular dance tracks...
Matthew Thomas Band: With a such a diverse playlist, ranging from dance/variety to jazz & blues, their style is very unique and fun. With so many musical influences ranging from Earth, Wind & Fire to Wes Montgomery, and everything in between, their style and sound is a melting pot of many great artists which keep the party going all night, with a lot of "Oh, I love this song!!" Keeping people on the dance floor all...
Mo Sol: Old School, New School and all the in between. A 7 piece Powerhouse band comprised of all the right elements. Keys, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Horns and Dynamic Lead and background vocals.
Lead by one of Atlanta's hottest female vocalist and entertainers "Ms. Monique" she is a well seasoned artist whose taking the world by storm. She along with this absolutely vivacious Rhythm Section rocks the...
Moment II Moment: For the past five years Moment II Moment has been impressing audiences from their home in Memphis, Tennessee all the way to Europe. Considered by many to be one of the most versatile bands in the south, Moment II Moment is capable of pleasing both young and old alike. Frontman Curtis Pulliam has performed with such musicians as Al Green, Kool and The Gang, and Rufus Thomas. This dynamic vocalist...
Momentum: Momentum is a band on the move. This talented group can move you from Motown Soul to R&B, R&B to Oldies, Oldies to Beach, Beach to Dance, Dance to Rock, Rock to Top 40 songs without you losing your groove. The musicians in this group are multi-talented and bring diverse influences that contribute to the group's sound. Momentum will keep the party moving all night.
Collectively the members of...
Moon Dance: Moon Dance is an ensemble of exciting entertainers who will make your event a spectacular success! From swing to disco and all points in between, Moon Dance has a song list that will entice all your guests onto the dance floor "and keep them there" with state-of-the-art sound at just the right volume.
Moon Dance will work closely with you to tailor their performance and presentation for you and...
Ms Jones and the Velvetones: This is a music lover's band!
Lauren (MsJones) has been singing her way across the country from
world class resorts along the waters of the Caribbean
to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.
The Velvetones represent Lauren's pick of the area's best musicians!
MsJones & The Velvetones will customize a song list specific to your tastes
(though they specialize in soulful, funky R&B, jazz...
Mustangs: The Mustangs Band has been performing together since 1992. We play all the top dance hits from the 60's to now. We also have a fat selection of Sinatra, Big Band and Jump Blues. Our goal is to keep the dance floor packed...from 60's Soul to Sinatra, 70's funk and Classic R&B...there is never a dull moment.
We are 100% live...no sequencers, no soundtracks. We play a wide variety of styles. Over...
New York City Swing: As the brainchild of trumpeter Dore DeQuattro, New York City Swing was born over 15 years ago as an 18-piece swing band. Joined by Steve Shane on drums, together they molded and diversified this dynamic horn band adding all styles of music including 50s and 60s Rock & Motown, 70s Funk & Disco, Top 40 Hits & all Ethnic styles.
After beating out the Bangles, Del Fuegos and Wynton Marsalis in...
Night Vision: Night Vision is a six piece variety band specializing in a wide range of musical styles, including everything from Big Band Swing to Contemporary Rock. These musicians have worked in such Virginia groups as The Fourth Generation, Bill Deal & The Rhondels, Little Ronnie and the Blue Beats, the VCU Jazz orchestra, the Kevin Reynolds Band, Blue Champagne, and the Dave Esleck and Debo Dabney jazz...
North Tower: Throughout the 80's and the 90's NORTH TOWER has been
entertaining thousands all over the southeast. Over a dozen years of experience has enabled them to become one of the most versatile bands around. From their beginnings as a vocal group in the late 70's Until today NORTH TOWER
has continually stressed high quality lead singers and tight back-up harmonies as a mainstay of their sound.
Top...
Orange Krush: Orange Krush is Asheville North Carolina's finest party band. This talented 5 piece band is composed of a female lead vocalist and four dynamic musician/vocalists. Having both male and female singers plus bass, drums, keys, and guitar allows Orange Krush to put on a high energy performance covering every musical style. Orange Krush creates a highly engaging and interactive experience. We pride our...
Paradise Radio: PARADISE RADIO IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! Once in a blue moon a band comes along that offers the perfect combination of raw energy, polish and sheer entertainment value to ensure a memorable event. Meet PARADISE RADIO....the answer you've been looking for!
PARADISE RADIO IS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
You can fill a room with fine foods and drink or you can turn a ballroom into the Waldorf Astoria...
Party on the Moon: From President Obama's Inaugural Ball in DC to Eli Manning's wedding in Cabo, Party On the Moon is fast becoming the # 1 Private and Corporate National Act caliber band in America. Performing their first single, "Yes We Can," for the President, producer Dennis Smith stated, “We were proud to participate in such an historic event. Whether playing for the President or for you, we really want to...
Pat Patrick Band: The Pat Patrick Band is the most energetic party band around featuring Big Band, Swing, Motown, Oldies, and today's most popular music. Perfect for your party, wedding, corporate event, or fund raiser.
It may be hard to believe, but the origins of the Pat Patrick Band started in 1958, when band leader Pat Patrick picked up the guitar at age eleven. Four years later, Patrick formed his first...
Peachtree Strutters: The Peachtree Strutters deliver the festive magic of an authentic New Orleans "funeral" marching band, but are based in Atlanta. With their Dixieland sounds, authentic costumes and high-stepping umbrella dancer out front, this band brings Bourbon Street to your event. They march into the room, possibly leading your audience to the beat of "The Saints Go Marching In" and continue with old-tyme...
Peralta: Bringing you a unique blend of Latin, Jazz and Soul is the band Peralta. This eight man team from the Carolina's make up some of the most versatile bands to hit the festival scene in quite some time. They have formed a sound dubbed
as "Latin Soul" that keeps people moving. With a splash of Latin beat and a touch of soul, Peralta appeals to a broad audience.
They are a complete self...
Premiere: Based in Richmond, Virginia, Premiere has been entertaining audiences throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for over 20 years. Equally at home in tuxedos or jeans, and all styles in-between, the band is composed of veteran musicians committed to making your event a success. Combining first-rate musicianship, strong multi-part vocals, and a polished stage presence, Premiere draws from Classic Rock...
Quiana Parler and Friends: A native of Charleston, South Carolina. Quiana Parler began her professional career singing for Calvin Gilmore of the "The Carolina Opry". After years of being one of the most sought after vocalists in South Carolina Low Country, in 2003 she parlayed a placement in the Top 48 of season two of the Fox hit American Idol into the gig she is most known to Triangle audiences for: touring vocalist with...
Ray Caddell Swing Orchestra: The Ray Caddell Swing Orchestra is a traditional sixteen piece big band
complete with two female and two male vocalists which calls up the elegance and sophistication in 1940's style big band music. With a repertoire encompassing the greats from Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glen
Miller, Stan Kenton, and hundreds of other selections, the Ray Caddell Swing Orchestra has performed for weddings...
Recliners: They Came, They Saw, They Lounged!
Post Modern Power Loungers, The Recliners, play a variety of musical styles: Lounge music, swing music, bossa novas, cha-cha, disco, as well as rock favorites.
Originally from Austin, TX the Recliners now reside on the East Coast. For over 12 years, The Recliners have played wedding receptions and corporate events all over the United States and even in...
River City Dixieland Jazz Band: The band was formed in 1997 to help preserve the presentation of traditional American Jazz in the style of New Orleans Dixieland music. Historically, Charleston has always shared many characteristics with it's Louisiana counterpart, but now, the Holy City can also say it has that special spirited sound that's rarely heard anywhere else,...Dixieland Jazz.
Rob Massengale Band: A Native of Greensboro, NC, Rob Massengale (electric bass and upright bass) has been involved in all facets of the local entertainment scene since day one. Following in the footsteps of his father, the well known band leader Burt Massengale, Rob has been involved in the wedding market and corporate events for more than twenty five years.
Rob has played professionally since 1968 and has...
Rosetta Stone: Rosetta Stone was formed in 1988, under the direction of Bruce Sullivan. Highlights of their years together include touring eighteen different countries for the U.S. Government, performing aboard the world's largest cruise ship, the S.S. Norway, appearing at The Doral Hotel in Miami, and at Trump's Castle Casino in Atlantic City. Their musical repertoire spans everything from Cole Porter and...
Ruperts Orchestra: The Rupert's Orchestra is a twelve-piece dance band that formed in 1987 to open Rupert's Nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. For over eight years they played to packed houses and were voted Atlanta's best house band every year. They have now focused their attention on the corporate and private events market.
The band is comprised of some of the finest talent from around the nation. At the core of...
Russo and Noe: Russo and Noe are seasoned performers whose velvet voices and mesmerizing charm capture the essence of a by-gone era where singers not only knew how to sing, but they knew how to work a room. ‘The Music of the Rat Pack’ is a powerful live musical experience that pays tribute to the singers and songwriters of the Great American Songbook. With a commanding stage performance and quick wit...
Sabra Callas Duo: The Sabra Callas Duo is compromised of seasoned entertainers that have been performing throughout the East Coast for more than 20 years. This team utilizes a combination of guitar, keyboards and vocals for a synergistic effect to form a vibrant sound that can be compared to that of a four-piece band. The styles of music covered by this duo range from jazz to blues to R&B to country to beach to...
Scott Schumann : The ” Scott Schumann Trio” strives to complement the food, décor and atmosphere with soft jazz, not to take it over with loud music. They are three top notch musicians that can also top off your evening with some classic Rhythm and Blues if desired.
Our drummer is a vocalist from Detroit “Motown City”. He’s sung and played on numerous records including three of his own which went...
Sneakers: Sneakers can do it all. Band members each have a lifetime of experience, and are naturals in Jazz, Beach, Top 40 and Country. They play music from the 30's to the 90's with the right degree of energy and dynamics to fit your event. Sneakers features a core group of four musicians, which can be expanded to eight or downsized to two to suit your event's needs.
Together since 1989, Sneakers...
Soul Kitchen: Drawing musical inspiration from the legendary Rhythm and Blues artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, Soul Kitchen lays down a groove that sets your feet in motion. With a commitment to the R&B sound, the band employs a four horn section, full rhythm section, and male and female lead vocalists. This instrumentation provides authenticity of sound and enables the band to perform works popularized...
Sound Connection: Mega talented, award-winning party band, SoundConnection, knows how to engage a crowd! They have traveled the globe, working with celebrities, choreographers, dancers, and event producers to create unforgettable celebrations for both corporate and private social events.
The band works with clients to customize every performance by creating the perfect atmosphere for each occasion's style and...
Southern Charm & Swing: Chris began playing the piano at age seven, when his painter grandmother first got him interested in music. At age 14, he was earning money as a musician, participating in several rock bands during his high school years. Following his graduation from high school, he enrolled at the College of William and Mary where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Chris' performance of Chopin's 2nd...
Tapestry: TAPESTRY is one of Alabama’s hottest party bands. It was first founded in 1980 when Sam Williams, Tom Sellers, and other members of the 604th Air Force Rock Band "Max Load" began playing jazz shows in clubs around Montgomery. Since then the band has played hundreds of engagements in Alabama and surrounding states. The musicians in TAPESTRY have over 150 years in combined musical experience...
The Business: The Business brings the "Real Deal" to your event. Six of the best players that Western North Carolina has to offer comprise this incredibly energetic and soulful group. You will delight on the dance floor or from your seat as the music is infectious to dancers and listeners alike. Whether you prefer a classic vocal jazz ensemble or a "blow the roof off the place" dance band, or both, The...
The Headliners: The Headliners generate a contagious enthusiasm. The audience enjoys listening and everyone dances and has fun at your party. Often the evening starts with quiet background music during cocktails or dinner, then things pick up and the fun and excitement begins. Each performance is customized to the nature of the event, your desires, and the response of the audience.
For members of The...
The Original King Street Jazz Band: The Original King Street Jazz Band presents a truly American art form by blending happy uplifting Dixieland jazz with the soulful strains of the birthplace of jazz music, New Orleans. Musicians with a deep love and understanding for the swinging sounds stemming from the twenties and thirties play a varied program that highlights the music from that era.
Tony Bennett: Tony Bennett's career has enjoyed three distinct phases, each of them very successful. In the early '50s, he scored a series of major hits that made him one of the most popular recording artists of the time. In the early '60s, he mounted a comeback as more of an adult-album seller. And from the mid-'80s on, he achieved renewed popularity with generations of listeners who hadn't been born when he...
Trademark: TRADEMARK features three dynamic lead vocalists supported by a sizzling four piece rhythm section. Their extensive song list is full of great dance music including Motown, Contemporary, R&B, Disco, Beach, Swing and Jazz. Trademark's exciting brand of "Sophisticated Fun" will add the perfect touch to Galas, Corporate Events, Exclusive Social Functions or anywhere you need remarkable...
Trio de Janeiro: Trio de Janeiro is the Charlotte area's exciting and versatile acoustic-electric jazz trio featuring Mandi Stapleton on vocals and percussion, Greg Cagle on guitar and vocals and Habib Tamba on bass and vocals.
What makes Trio de Janeiro so enjoyable to listen to is the energy and freshness in their sound and harmonies, and the versatility of their arrangements, playing a wide variety of...
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks: Vince's attention to the authenticity of transcribing arrangements from old recordings, his insistence on precision, and his love of re-creating the music transformed his Nighthawks into the most sought-after jazz band in New York City. Vince Giordano's Nighthawks have been booked for black-tie galas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, the New York City Ballet, the...
Voltage Brothers: Electric is the first word that jumps to mind when describing The Voltage Brothers. America's Number One Show Band, they have been creating heart-stopping, high voltage music since 1969, when they were just teenagers in their hometown of Rochester, N.Y. Now every city on the eastern seaboard of the United States claims The Voltage Brothers as their own, and nobody can watch them sing, dance and...




