In The Pocket

Artist ID: 892

InThePocket 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, InThePocket 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 events and their energy, spontaneity and interaction with the crowd keeps the party going with a continuous, contagious groove.

One of InThePocket's numerous selling points is their superb lead vocals, backed by close-knit harmonies. The band features the lovely and exceptionally talented female lead vocalist, Di Yonna, as well as the versatile male lead vocalist Bobby A.

InThePocket consists of a core group of vocalists/instrumentalists, formerly with the band "Now 'n Then", which has been together for over twenty years and includes individual experience performing with such popular groups as SugarCreek, Billy Joe Royal, The Voltage Bothers, The Rivieras, The Tempests, and Main Event.

So for your next event, plan on the band with the experience, versatility, and the variety of music that has something for everyone. InThePocket provides the songs and selections appropriate for any occasion. Call soon to reserve your booking to give your event the sound that is... In The Pocket!

GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST

R&B, Motown, Oldies, & Beach
Jazz, Swing, & Big Band

SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES

College Events
Private Parties
Weddings

REFERENCES

Hello Ted - Thank you for the opportunity to share. The band was WONDERFUL!! I can't express how many positive comments we received about them. On an even more personal note, I greatly appreciated Bobby. He allowed me to drop by his recording studio and practice singing Etta James "At Last." We surprised everyone at the reception with a solo to my husband. It was such a special moment, and a gift for Bobby and the band to allow me to do it.

They had the perfect mix of songs. In addition, Bobby mixed 2 songs together for my Dad and me which we took dance lessons to. (Same for me and my husband). What a n opportunity to do choreographed dances to live music! I can't say enough about In the Pocket. They contributed to making our wedding a tremendous weekend! Regards,
Julianna P. (Nov. 5th, 2011)
Bride

I arrived during "At Last" and stayed for about 45 minuets of In The Pocket's set. I got to see a great cross-section of both slow dance numbers and party tunes. They were really great. The female lead vocalist was phenomenal as was the lead male vocalist, who was totally on-point from everything from "Carolina Girls" to "Kiss." ...a great touch of enthusiasm and energy. Since the wedding photos ran late, and therefore everything else also ran late, In The Pocket started late. Instead of taking normal breaks, In The Pocket took the initiative to play a non-stop show after the dinner set. Totally made up for lost time, and made both planner and clients happy.

The band InThePocket was perfect, especially their last set. The dance floor was packed at the end of the evening. We could not have been more pleased. Many thanks! Many thanks for all of your help.
Patsy Ashworth

Was fabulous as always, thanks again for all of your hard work and preparation. My husband Dean tries to be a musical critic and he was very impressed with the band. He has to get up @ 3:30 every am to go to work and said as we were headed out the door on Friday evening, 'You know I am tired and we aren't going to stay until 11:00.' Well, we ended up in the lobby leaving as the band was playing 'Last Dance' at 11

Your band In The Pocket was terrific Saturday night! I was very impressed. Thank you.
Clint Eisenhauer - Vice President-Government Relations-Maersk Inc.

It was SUCH a pleasure working with you. Loved all of you and the music ROCKED! Thank you so much for all of your work to make the Melrose/Lunsford wedding a success. The crowd was constantly on their feet and the bride and groom were thrilled. I am really looking forward to the next time we get to work together. Hopefully, sooner than later!
Alyse - Alyse Woodward Events

First of all, I wanted to tell you it was a pleasure meeting you and the other members of In The Pocket. We thoroughly enjoyed having you all there with us. I've received a great deal of feedback, all of it positive. Some comments, and I quote, "interactive, very talented, great variety of songs, great band, best band we've ever had . . . " I think you get the idea. I've copied below a comment from one of our Anderson office employees which I think sums it up nicely: "Was fabulous as always, thanks again for all of your hard work and preparation. Dean (my husband) tries to be a musical critic and he was very impressed with the band. He has to get up @ 3:30 every am to go to work and said as we were headed out the door on Friday evening, "You know I am tired and we aren't going to stay until 11:00." Well, we were in the lobby leaving as the band was playing "Last Dance." Thank you for helping make our party fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Debbie Wollen
Interim Health Care

The band’s performance was excellent! The song selection was great, and their breaks were short. The band members are not only talented singers and musicians; they have a wonderful stage presence! They had everyone dancing all night. Thank you again for your help in making our party a success! I look forward to working with you again next year.
Angela E. Henderson
Administrative Manager, AEH

Everyone loved the band, especially the over 50 crowd. We really wanted a band that could play for all ages, so I think they nailed it. My parents were very pleased with the music and we would recommend them to others. Let me know if anything more specific would be helpful.
Berkeley

Thanks for making our holiday party a blast. The band was wonderful!
Nathalie

First let me say how impressed Jenn and I were with In the Pocket. The band and its performance was everything we had wished. Your band made our special day even more special. Jenn and I give the band an overall rating of Excellent. Everything about the band was great - professionalism, timeliness, sound, and flexibility. With regard to the flexibility aspect, Jenn and I were extremely thankful for accepting your offer and suggestion of playing outside during dinner. As you know, originally we were concerned of having the band playing from the inside while our guests were outside under the tent. Well, you guys pulled this off and we thought it started the night off perfectly and it only got better once the band moved inside. I know it's good to hear constructive criticism on how you can improve upon things but we really can't offer anything. We would definitely recommend In the Pocket to our friends and family. In fact, we have already been contacted as a reference. Good luck to the band and thanks again for being a part of our special day.
Dave and Jenn Neely

SONG LIST


Motown, Oldies, and Beach
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
Catalinas - Summertime's Calling Me
Chairmen Of The Board - Carolina Girls
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Clovers - Nip Sip
Dominoes - Sixty Minute Man
Drifters - Little Red Book
Drifters - On Broadway
Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
Drifters - Up On The Roof
Embers - I Love Beach Music
Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Four Seasons - December '63 (Oh What A Night)
Four Seasons Medley - Sherry
Four Tops - Can't Help Myself
Four Tops - Same Ol' Song
Futures - Part Time Party Time Man
Gloria Hardiman - Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On
Isley Brothers - Shout
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
Kingsmen - Louie, Louie
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
Otis Redding - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay
Platters - With This Ring
Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Sam Cooke - Havin' A Party
Sam Cooke - Soothe Me
Sam Cooke - You Send Me
Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'
Spinners - I'll Be Around
Spiral Staircase - More Today Than Yesterday
Tams - Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Temptations - Get Ready
Temptations - Lady Soul
Temptations - My Girl
Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
Tymes - Miss Grace
Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Willie Tee - Thank You John
Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
Wilson Pickett - Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally

R&B, Funk, and Disco
A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love
Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mamma Jamma
Commodores - Brick House
Commodores - Easy
Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Heatwave - Always And Forever
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
Jeffrey Osborne - On The Wings Of Love
Kool & The Gang - Celebration
Marvin Gaye - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
O'Jays - Love Train
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Prince - 1999
Prince - Kiss
Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Showmen - 39-21-40 Shape
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Smokey Robinson - Ooh Baby, Baby
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Stylistics - Betcha By Golly Wow
The Trammps - Disco Inferno
Village People - YMCA
Whitney Houston - For The Love Of You

Contemporary and Dance
Cameo - Word Up
Chris Deburgh - Lady In Red
Gwyneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis - Cruisin' Together
Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
Madonna - Holiday
Marcia Griffiths - Electric Slide
Michael Jackson - Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
Outkast - Hey Ya!
Pink - Get This Party Started
Prince - 1999

Modern, Alternative, and Classic Rock
Ace - How Long Has This Been Going On?
Ambrosia - You're The Only Woman
B-52's - Love Shack
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care Of Business
Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings
Billy Joel - Honesty
Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Billy Joel - She's Got A Way
Blues Brothers - Soul Man
Blues Brothers - Sweet Home Chicago
Bob Seger - Old Time Rock N' Roll
Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer
Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name
Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me
Dazz Band - Let It Whip
Delbert McClinton - Givin' It Up For Your Love
Doobie Brothers - China Grove
Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Eagles - Desperado
Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feelin'
Elton John - Blue Eyes
Elton John - Candle In The Wind
Elton John - Daniel
Elton John - Levon
Elton John - Rocket Man
Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Elton John - Your Song
Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
Elvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling In Love
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Fleetwood Mac - Say You Love Me
Hall And Oates - Sara Smile
Hall And Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
James Taylor - Don't Let Me Be Lonely
Jimmy Buffett - Fins
Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville
Joe Cocker - The Letter
John Mayer - Daughters
John Mayer - No Such Thing
John Mayer - Why Georgia Why
Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
Los Lonely Boys - Heaven
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Mitch Ryder - Devil With The Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman
Santana - Smooth
Smashmouth - I'm A Believer
The Beatles - Back In The USSR
The Beatles - I Saw Her Standin' There
The Beatles - Lady Madonna
The Beatles - Twist And Shout
Tommy Tutone - 867- 5309 (Jenny, Jenny )
Van Halen - Jump
Van Morrison - Brown-Eyed Girl
Van Morrison - Domino
Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Van Morrison - Moondance
ZZ Top - Tush

Retro 70's and 80's
Billy Idol - Mony Mony
Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove Tonight
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Katrina & the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
KC & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
Labelle - Lady Marmalade
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Peaches & Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
Romantics - What I Like About You
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

Standards, Swing, and Jazz
Al Jarreau - Since I Fell
Andy WIlliams - Moon River
Anita Baker - Rapture
Billy Joel - New York State of Mind
Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
Brian Setzer - Jump, Jive And Wail
Diana Krall - S'Wonderful
Etta James - At Last
Frank Sinatra - New York, New York
Frank Sinatra - Night And Day
Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra - You Can't Take That Away
Harry Connick - It Had To Be You
Harry Connick - Our Love Is Here To Stay
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
Michael Bublé - I've Got You Under My Skin
Michael Bublé - Quando, Quando, Quando
Natalie Cole - L-O-V-E
Natalie Cole - Paper Moon
Natalie Cole - Route Sixty-Six
Natalie Cole - Unforgettable
Norah Jones - Don't Know Why
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Ray Charles - Georgia
Wilbur Harrison - Kansas City

Country and Bluegrass
Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Alison Krauss - Nothing At All
Dixie Chicks - Landslide
Garth Brooks - Friends In Low Places
George Strait - Cross My Heart
Heartland - I Loved Her First
John Michael Montgomery - I Swear
Keith Urban - Making Memories of Us
Kenny Rogers - Through The Years
Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance
Osborne Bros - Rocky Top
Tim McGraw- My Little Girl

Acoustic, Folk, and Blues
James Taylor - Carolina On My Mind
James Taylor - Don't Let Me Be Lonely
James Taylor - How Sweet It Is
Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason

Other Songs


Instrumentals - Beer Barrel Polka

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