Pittsburgh based outfit, The Metropolitans, are a -piece Swing Pop band with a sharp sound reminiscent of the bustling, cool nights in the skyscraping city. Their sound is carefully drawn from elements of soulful rock, standard jazz and swing. Featuring a -part horn section to compliment the driving melodies of the original songs, The Metropolitans offer a truly extraordinary sound that is unrivaled on the local music stage. At the forefront of their on-stage entourage stands a feminine voice resounding with modern and impassioned nostalgia – a voice that is upheld by the constant and complicated movement of the rhythm section. The Metropolitans possess the spirit of a lost era fused with the contemporary sound of the fast-paced culture in which we all live.
A Brief History
The Metropolitans was formed in September after a conversation held between two friends. One of them, Seth Dubin, an experienced songwriter, guitarist and bandleader of projects such as Artificial Lingo, Cazart and Brown Derby Junction, presented the idea of starting a modern swing band. The other, Rocco Pacella, a trumpet player, offered his musical ability and support to the idea. The two high-fived immediately, and thusly, The Metropolitans were formed and the search began for talented musicians.
Auditions were held until the band found tenor saxophonist Jonny Franks and alto saxophonist Jason Munley, both of whom possessed significant experience as jazz-based musicians. The two complimented Rocco’s prominent tone and Seth’s original melodies, creating powerful harmonies and setting the band’s unique sound.
James Kurasch, a previous band mate of Seth’s, was an obvious choice to play bass, and accepted the project without hesitation. His skill and knowledge of music added to the already accomplished experience of the band’s members. Drummer John Cafaro joined the band as the most recent addition, bringing completion and his own explosive style of playing to the rhythm section.
The right voice was hard to find. Eventually, after many rounds of auditions, Elise Smithmyer was asked to join. Elise was a natural talent, and immediately filled the void with a sultry voice and confident demeanor.
The Metropolitans are without a doubt the unrivaled culmination of varying backgrounds, techniques and personalities. Sound, spirit and style come together to create this distinctive and crowd-pleasing Swing Pop outfit.
Three White rockers who wish they could dance... a Musical journey through some techno and disco driven back beats with some rock and roll guitar, a little dance influenced drums, with melodic vocals and harmony's to boot..... all together its a rock and roll dance off that blows them away!
The Overtime Band - Richmond, VirginiaPremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
Overtime was originally formed to be a part time Beach Music Band in 1986 by our Keyboardist, Bo Newcomb, and our Vocalist and Sax Player Extraordinaire, Gregg Browder and has been entertaining crowds constantly ever since. Now featuring five dedicated, professional, and veteran members from the area's most successful and established bands, our musicians have been entertaining crowds cumulatively for well over 125 years! We have a very extensive and flexible repertoire that is guaranteed to please any listener with music that spans the decades. Wedding Standards, Dance, Pop, Classic and Southern Rock, Beach Music, Blues, Motown, and Old School R & B are all part of our set lists. Overtime will show you the way music used to be performed before the age of sampling and sequencing took the place of live musicians and live vocalists went the way of the 45.
It’s your event and we work for you, not the other way around! With thousands of live shows and studio sessions under our belt, let us put our Experience to work for you!
Contact us for FREE Today and let us help you make your event a success!!
LEGEND The Band - Taylor, MichiganPremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
LEGEND The Band has their own exciting style of performing 50's, 60's, & 70's Rock & Roll and really know how to rock an audience. The fast songs are energetic, the ballads are soulful & moving and our Doo-Wop style harmonies are indeed music to your ears. Audiences love to get up to dance regardless of the tempo and also eagerly participate in special events & contests (with prizes) that are part of the show. We self-promote all public events and will help you promote your private event if desired. We provide all of our own musical instruments, sound & lighting system(s) with a technician to keep it all flowing smoothly and we are fully insured. A promo pak which includes a demo CD is available at no cost upon request. LEGEND The Band provides professional live quality entertainment focused on providing a FUN time for your event.
Category:
Band - Dance
Additional Category:
Band - Oldies
Genre:
50s Hits, 60s Hits, Dance, Do-Wop, Motown, Oldies, Rock, Soul
Childrens Music, Christian Rock, Dance, Disco, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Latin, Merengue, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Salsa, Soul, World Music
Son Quatro, a 7 to 11 piece Latin Band from Richmond, Virginia, has been performing for Corporate Events, Private Parties, and Clubs since 2001 and plays a diverse set of Latin genres including Salsa, Merenge, Bachata, Cumbia, and Boleros.
Son Quatro has the experience necessary to make your event a huge success. Our band members are from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico, and USA.
Son Quatro plays the classic Salsa sounds from 70s and includes covers from Tito Puente, Ray Barreto, Ruben Blades, Fania, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, and also more modern artists like Fruko Y Sus Tesos, Buena Vista Social Club, and Afro Cuban All Stars.
Category:
Band - Wedding Band
Additional Category:
Band - Jazz
Genre:
Caribbean, Cuban, Dance, Latin, Salsa, World Music
Two piece, dynamic original music act! Small, self-contained easy travel stage show with focus on sounding great instead of volume! Multi-talented, multi-versatile stage show with lots of unique instruments and switch ups displaying great talent! Singer with extreme range playing several instruments at the same time! Pre-recorded backup(all instruments played by members) gives full rich sound and allows artists to flow more freely and show off their abilities while still playing formal, orchestrated pieces(not just a jam)! Great work ethic and great variety of styles and genres all mixed up! Every song sounds totally different! Something for everyone!
Category:
Band - Rock
Additional Category:
Band - Christian Rock
Genre:
Alternative, Ambient, Bluegrass, Blues, Caribbean, Chamber Music, Christian Rock, Country, Dance, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Techno, World Music
Look no further, You have just found the ultimate wedding and party band!!! Centre Stage Band, a six piece, high-energy, highly visual group that will keep you dancing all night long. Entertaining audiences at parties, weddings, tradeshows, festivals, and various other events, nationwide, for nearly thirty years, they're known for their superior sound, extensive versatility, audience participation, and flashy costumes. Center Stage entertains from the fabulous 50's, through today's current music, including classics and standards. The group can even offer tribute segments throughout their performance. Members of this group have even taken the stage at The Rock -n- Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Centre Stage Band, thirty years of professionalism, experiece and top-quality musicians, allows YOU and YOUR guests to PARTY, DANCE and SING ALONG. - It's Live Entertainment At It's Best!!!!
10 Reasons to Hire The Centre Stage Band
1. FREE Private Consultation
2. Only Experienced and Professional Musicians
3. The Versatile Song List
4. Something Unique For Your Wedding or Event
5. Hiring Experienced Entertainment
6. Visual Attraction
7. Dependability
8. Versatility
9. Something for Everyone
10. Popularity
Along with the extensive songlist that is sure to please anyone and everyone the group also can offer tribute segments throughout their performance. Bill Graham Jr. dazzles the audience with a tribute to Elvis Presley and James Brown with his flashy and unforgettable costumes. Brenda Barber, the groups superior lead female vocalist, performs tributes to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Gladys Knight, and once again this group won't let you down, Brenda is in full costume. Centre Stage has had hundreds of requests from brides, grooms, and wedding and event planners for these tributes. Looking for something unique for your wedding album or corporate newsletter? Photos taken with Billy and Brenda, in their tribute costumes, will do it! Remember the Centre Stage Band, the Number One Wedding and Party Band, will make your event a true success!!!
Category:
Band
Additional Category:
Band - Dance
Genre:
90s Hits, Blues, Dance, Funk, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Soul, Top-40, Tribute Band
Solo Artist- -Variety -Keyboardist / Vocalist for any occasion.
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Category:
Solo - Keyboard
Additional Category:
Singers - Pop Singer
Genre:
50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Beach Music, Big Band, Blues, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Funk, Jazz, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Polka, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing
