Black & Blue

Artist ID: 23

Since 1968, BLACK & BLUE has entertained audiences in some of the most stylish and elegant nightclubs worldwide - from the Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico, and across the eastern United States and Canada. Audiences, young and old alike, look forward to every BLACK & BLUE performance.

Professionalism being BLACK & BLUE's trademark, the customer is the first priority to Ted Hall and his brother Bobby. Ted, the band manager, says, "The most important thing is to keep your audience entertained from the minute you hit the stage right through the last song of the night."

Whether performing a strictly choreographed stageshow or playing to a dance crowd, BLACK & BLUE is one of the most versatile groups on the music circuit today. From Golden Oldies to current Top 40, this talented group of musicians can switch to any type of musical format with ease. The group consists of eight talented performers; Bobby and Ted front the group with two beautiful and dedicated female vocalists.

Together for almost twenty years, this band's success has come from hard work and dedication. Even after this many years, the members of BLACK & BLUE will not accept complacency. With new goals to strive for and accomplish, the future of BLACK & BLUE will continually prove to be an exciting challenge.

GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST

R&B, Motown, Oldies, & Beach
Urban, Funk, Rap, & Hip Hop

SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES

Corporate Events
Weddings
Private Parties

REFERENCES

It was great!!! They are soooooooooooo good. Everyone is asking about them. We will use them again. This is the second wedding they have done for us and we couldn't be happier!
Linda B. (June 25th, 2011)
Mother of the Bride

JR - Black and Blue was awesome!!!! Ted was a pleasure to work with and the band was outstanding. They played from 7:30 - 11:30 with only one break, when we cut the cake. The band kept the guests engaged and dancing all night. I think most danced the night away. They have a great play list and the female vocals are wonderful. A friend of ours from Connecticut was blown away by the band and is thinking of getting them to play in the near future. Thank you for your help. You are always right on target with the bands. I look forward to working with you in the future. Trina
Trina B. (May 31, 2011)
Wedding

I can't possibly say enough about Black and Blue's performance Saturday night. They were absolutely fantastic. Exceptional in every way. It was one of the best parties I've been to in a long time, and we're hearing that same comment from huge numbers of our guests via email and phone. The band played late for us, and it was all so fabulously fun that we probably still had 200 people there when the bride and groom finally left, well after midnight. Ted and Hester and all of them were just perfect. Indescribable!

An unconditional rave review!!!

Thank you very much,
Jennie Beasley

Black and Blue are the GREATEST. We had so much fun with them. Our guests danced and sang all night. We loved every minute of their entertainment and can't wait to have another wedding so we can have them back again. They made the reception!!!!!!!!
Beth & John Thomas

Last week was great! Black & Blue was FANTASTIC!!! Our guests loved the performance and danced along to every song! They played great music and even pulled some of us up on stage to sing along with them-it was great!!
Elizabeth Fields

Black & Blue were absolutely fantastic. They are the BEST band I have ever heard at a wedding. Please feel free to use me as a reference any time. Please pass on to the band and let them know I told the Washington Duke how pleased we were. Thank you
Steve & Peggy Moritz Sr.

Our dance on December 17, 2005 was FANTASTIC!! - in large part due to the band, Black and Blue. The day was cold and rainy - 5.5 inches between 10 am and 1 am - and we appreciated everyone who braved the elements - and those who came loved it according to all the calls and notes I have received. The band played great dance music, but best of all they incorporated the guests in the show. It was a debut party and they brought all the girls up on stage to sing with them and then they had all the dads come up to sing "My Girl" to their daughters. From that point on everyone was rocking! The dance floor was packed and everyone was out dancing and having a great time. The band continued to interact with the dancers and had everyone laughing, dancing and feeling a part of a total experience.

Since the party I continue to have people come up to me and say, not just that it was a beautiful party, but that they had more fun that night than they have had in years. One good friend said they danced so much that night they were sore for 3 days. My husband, who dances once at each dance because I won't go home until we do, never came off the dance floor for the last two hours of the party!

Looking at the pictures afterwards, the good time everyone was having is written all over the smiles and excitement in their faces. In addition, my daughter had the time of her life and made the whole debut experience ( which she wasn't sure about before) a success. Thank you for helping me find a great band! I enthusiastically recommend Black and Blue to anyone looking for great dance music and a fantastically fun party!
Winfield Duss

I think everyone had a great time - I have gotten nothing but compliments about the entire night especially the band. They were wonderful and so much fun. Hester was precious and I know why you think so much of her. Ted and the rest were so sweet as well. Thank you for recommending them - that won't be the last time we have them here! Hope they all got back safely and do tell them thanks again from me. We will keep you posted on next years event, but we have already decided that we would love to have them back.
Susan

Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing such a great job Saturday night...there were a lot of great comments Monday when I returned to work...you and your people really made everyone feel like a part of the group and they enjoyed the evening. That just tickled me to death!
Joyce Jones
Honeywell

My husband and I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the band Black & Blue for an evening that will live on in the memories of our family and friends for years to come. Their professionalism and presentation were outstanding. Their interaction with the audience on stage was fantastic and most courteous and delightful to talk with. No one could stay seated, and some guests insisted they play longer. We would highly recommend Black & Blue for any occasion.
Moore-Duerr Wedding

Needless to say we were quite pleased with the music at our daughter's wedding. All of our family and friends have been raving about the band and the fun evening that you helped create. Everyone loved seeing the two fathers singing with the band and all the guests seeemed to dance all evening. You certainly created a fun evening and one to be remembered forever.
Susan & Fred Feinberg

You asked us what we wanted in a band when we booked them and you listened to us...we wanted a band that would play all of the oldies, interact with our guests and get the grandparents on their feet dancing...and boy did Black & Blue have that covered! If I could get in touch with every bride who is planning her reception today, I would tell her to give Black & Blue a close look before she did anything else. They are a perfect band for a fun, classy reception.
Cammie Schroeder Temple

SONG LIST


Contemporary and Dance
California Girls - Katy Perry
Cooler Than Me - Mike Posner
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
DJ Got Us Falling in Love - Usher
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
Hero - Mariah Carey
I Like the Way You Move - OutKast
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
No One - Alicia Keys
Please Don't Stop the Music - Rhianna
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Tic Toc - Ke$ha
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne

Dance and Party Music
Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden and Whitehead
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Touch of Honey
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Good Times - Chic
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Le Freak - Chic
Proud Mary - Tina Turner/Ike Turner
Rapper's Delight - Sugar Hill Gang
Shake Your Booty - K. C. & The Sunshine Band
That's The Way - K. C. & The Sunshine Band
The Electric Slide - Marcia Griffith
We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Motown, Oldies, and Beach
39-21-40 Shape - The Showmen
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
Ain't No Woman Like the One I Got - Four Tops
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
Be Young, Be Foolish - Tams
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Pressley
Carolina Girls - Chairmen Of The Board
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Do You Love Me - The Contours
Double Shot - Swingin' Medallions
Having a Party - Sam Cooke
Hey Baby - Bruce Channel
Hey Baby - The Showmen
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Hold On I'm Coming - Sam & Dave
Hot Nuts - Doug Clark
How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You - Marvin Gaye
I Love Beach Music - Embers
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Pressley
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Lady Soul - Temptations
Little Red Book - Drifters
Lovetrain - The O'Jays
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Miss Grace - The Tyme
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - Temptations
My Guy - Mary Wells
Ooh, Baby Baby - Smoky Robinson
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Shout - Otis Day & The Knights
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Sixty Minute Man - The Dominoes
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - Platters
Soulman - Sam & Dave
Stay - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
Strokin' - Clarence Carter
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch - Four Tops
Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
The Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Up On The Roof - Drifters
Used to Be My Girl - The O'Jays
With This Ring - Platters
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
You're All I Need to Get By - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
You've Lost That Loving Feeling - Righteous Brothers
Your Precious Love - Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell

Country and Rock
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
God Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
I Hope You Dance - LeeAnn Womack
Long Train Running - Dooby Brothers
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
Rocky Top - Osborne Brothers
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Smooth - Rob Thomas/Santana

R&B, Funk, and Disco
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
Brickhouse - Commodores
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Easy - Commodores
Fantasy - Earth, Wind and Fire
Get Down on it - Kool and the Gang
Get on Up - James Brown
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I'll Be Around - Spinners
Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
Kiss - Prince
Lady - Commodores
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Lady's Night - Kool and the Gang
Let it Whip - Dazz Band
Let's Get it On - Marvin Gay
Let's Groove Tonight - Earth, Wind and Fire
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Love and Happiness - Al Green
Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Shining Star - Manhattans
Stuck On You - Lionel Richie
Sweet Thang - Chaka Khan
Wanna Be Starting Something - Michael Jackson
What's Going On - Marvin Gay
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
Wonderful Tonight - Damage

Standards, Swing, and Jazz
At Last - Etta James
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Girl From Ipanema - Tom Jobim
It Had to Be You - Frank Sinatra
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
The Very Thought of You - Natalie Cole
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

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