|
The Musicians
(6
piece and under) Bands in this
category
are perfect for wedding receptions and parties up to 250 people.
(Big Bands, Show Bands)
Bands in this category are well suited for large
wedding receptions
conventions and charity events.
(Country, Rock, Specialty and
Novelty groups)
(Solo instrumentals, singers, duos)
(Small Groups) Instrumental background
and dinner music
 Endless
Summer 5 piece basic-key, guitar,
bass, drums lead female singer. Very client friendly, can do floor show,
interactive with audience and get them on stage or up with band. Great energy
and nice repertoire of current hits and pop standards. Also can do a tribute to
Louis Armstrong, Righteous Bros., Tom Jones, Big Band swing. Includes sound man
who doubles as DJ on breaks.
Indigo
(4 piece) is a versatile band featuring Gayle King’s vocals and wonderful
saxophone artistry of Gary Falk. They perform music from the 30’s and 40’s up
through contemporary. They are strong with Motown (Marvin Gaye etc.), “Standard”
of the Big Band Era, and 50’s rock and roll. They do some Kenny G and
contemporary music such as Rebe Mclntire.
I Need To Know Dial-up
Broadband
Natural Woman
Dial-up
Broadband
Pegasus,
a five piece group, performs songs
which include “Standards” such as Gershwin, Ellington etc. to Pop to Oldies to
Country and even music by such artists as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Bonnie
Raitt, The Temptations, Van Morrison, Amy Grant, Patsy Cline, Taylor Dayne,
Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, and many others. Appeal to all age
groups. Has female lead vocalist with backups by the others.
I Will Survive/From This Moment On
Dial-up
Broadband
Running On Faith/Honky Tonk Woman
Dial-up
Broadband
Swing Time Moods This is a three to six piece group which is
great for background music and dancing. Music includes Big Band Swing /Texas
Swing! some bluegrass and 60’s pop and easy listening. Band also has nice ethnic
music repertoire. Core group is electric violin, string bass and guitar. Large
group can include sax, piano, accordion, drums and singer(s). For instrumental
version, click here
Duke Ellington - Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Dial-up
Broadband
Makin' Whoopee
Dial-up
Broadband
 Vinyl Kings
(Great “Oldies” band). The Vinyl
Kings play vintage rock and pop music, covering the hits of artists like the
Beatles, the Stones, Wilson Pickett, Dave Clark, and many others. Leave
lasting musical memories at your next special event. (4 piece band)
Buddy Holly -
That'll Be The Day
Dial-up
Broadband
Walker &
Kays (3/4 piece band) is a
well-established vocal group, very strong in the jazz field. They are great for
mixers and also have a wide repertoire. They branch out from their sophisticated
jazz ala Dave Brubeck and can “get down” with 50’s R&R as well as 70’s
and 80’s pop. They play many Big Band Standards. They are very comfortable with
the 40 and older crowd. Have several albums of original and jazz standards.
 Double
Vision Great variety band. Performs Big Band era, Motown, Pop/Rock,
and some disco. Sensible volume level allows for easy conversation while
maintaining a festive atmosphere. This hard working band aims to please!
Crazy Little Thing Called Love/Because You Loved
Me Dial-up
Broadband
Wulfe Bros.
This tremendously versatile high
energy trio performs songs we love from the 50’s- 90’s. Likes to interact with
the audience, getting them to sing and clap. Excellent three part vocal harmony.
(Big Bands, Show Bands)
City Heat
(9 piece) band out of Lexington, KY.
Great band with horns and 3 voice vocals, does Mo-town, Disco, and oldies. Great
for large receptions.
 The
Classics, 8 piece band strong on
classic pop hits like Righteous Bros. and other groups from the 60’s and 70’s.
Some disco and few specials by Santana.
Proud To Be An American
Dial-up
Broadband
Whiter Shade of Pale
Dial-up
Broadband
Endless
Summer 5 piece basic-key, guitar,
bass, drums lead female singer. Plus adds 1 or more horns up to big band sized.
Very client friendly, can do floor show, interactive with audience and get them
on stage or up with band. Great energy and nice repertoire of current hits and
pop standards. Also can do a tribute to Louis Armstrong, Righteous Bros., Tom
Jones, Big Band swing. Includes sound man who doubles as DJ on breaks. Call for
video (502) 637-9268.
Galaxy Band
5 to 18 piece band. (Conventions and
corporate only). Great party band covers multitude of styles and artists. Big
Band section with Horns and great “front” line of vocalists. Call for video
(502) 637-9268.
 Kadillacs
12 piece “party” band for large
functions. Based out of Nashville they are strong on presentation, with horns
section, 3 great female singers and lead male vocalist. Can do “review” of
patriotic hits as show group. Impressive resumé includes performances with
Natalie Cole, the Temptations, Kathy Mattea and many others.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy / Proud Mary
Dial-up
Broadband
Hot Hot Hot! / Celebration
Dial-up
Broadband
The Pendulum
Orchestra is a 9-10 piece Big Band and is quite versatile. Plays some
contemporary music as well 50’s rock and roll and of course, music of Big Band
Era. Lead female and male vocals. Great for corporate functions and wedding
receptions.
Shout / Lady Marmalade
Dial-up
Broadband
The Ovation
Orchestra
-
great Big Band. If you want traditional big
band with a few pop ballad from the 60-s, 70’s and 80’s I would suggest
Ovation.
They appeal to
an older crowd or to folks who truly love Big Band. Great arrangements and
players add up to wonderful night of reliving the glorious past of the Dorsey
Brothers, Glenn Miller, Harry James and of course, Duke Ellington, just to name
a few. Wonderful vocal stylings of June Roy. Also there is an 8 piece version
for smaller events.
Crazy / 'S Wonderful
Dial-up
Broadband
(Specialty and novelty groups)
Interlude
Strings (3-4) Great Classical and
pop music played by string quartet or trio. Violins and cello or add the viola
to make up the quartet. Tangos, Strauss Waltzes, show tunes, and of course great
music of Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and your other favorites. Nice for
ambient music for dinners, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and corporate
events. See our
Wedding Page for sound bites.
 Klezmer
Boyes Band, which is primarily instrumental Jewish/Hungarian “Klezmer” style
music mixed with Swing music and “Standards” from Ellington, Gershwin, Berlin
and other tunesmiths of the “Tin Pan Alley” era. Also does some Broadway show
music. Good for Jewish wedding reception, or anniversary. Also, nice
entertainment for outside party where something different is in order. Can offer
male vocals on classic pop and Big Band Standards. Size of group can vary. Can
choose from violin, guitar, drums, bass, sax, clarinet, keyboards, accordion and
some vocals.
Traditional - Hava Nagila
Dial-up
Broadband
Java Men-
Jazz originals, standards and funkadelic. (Whatever that means.) Great
musicians playing great jazz standards with piano/organ, guitar, bass and drums.
This group has phenomenal artists w ho won’t disappoint you. For folks who
appreciate listening to jazz...
Juggernaut
Jug Band This band has to be
experienced. This band combines humor and eccentricity with superb musicianship
and spans the history of music in the US. Old timey blues up to a take off on
Pinball Wizard, they are a hoot. Great Vocals and a panoply of instruments from
kazoo to washboard to guitar and even trumpet will entertain you and possibly
your clients or fellow party goers. Oh, I forgot they also play the jug.... in
various sizes and transformations. This group will inform you, joke with you and
entertain you.
Harburg - Lydia,
the Tattooed Lady
Dial-up
Broadband
Whistler - Foldin'
Bed
Dial-up
Broadband
Memphis Red
Hots A 4-5 piece group which is great
for representing Kentucky and Bluegrass music to western swing and Delta Blues
(Riverboat Songs). They play many different instruments- from the usual guitar
to mandolin, accordion, piano, banjo and kazoo. Good for outside party or
generally festive occasion. A large “yard” party or barbecue would be a perfect
venue.
Traditional -
That's What I Like
About the South
Dial-up
Broadband
 Rascals of
Ragtime -
Dixieland jazz. (4-5 piece band) This band is the one to call if you want
New Orleans style jazz. They were the official band for the Louisville Redbirds
(ballclub). Great instrumentalists. Also have option of vocalist/trumpet player
who sounds a lots like Louis.
Herman - Hello
Dolly
Dial-up
Broadband
Traditional - When
the Saints go Marching In
Dial-up
Broadband
 Riders of
the Golden West A unique band which
features classic cowboy songs of the Roy Rogers and Gene Autry Era. Centers
around guitar playing “cowboy” Stan as he shares the spotlight with his female
“sidekick” Carmen. Together they transport us back to the Old West where the
toils of the trail were shared and remembered in song. We sit with them around
the old campfire under a starry canopy as the cry of the coyotes fades in the
distance.
Riviera French and American music from the 1920’s
- 1950’s. Music of Cole Porter, Edith Piaf, Duke Ellington etc. Features
female vocalist, violin, accordion,
guitar, bass and drums and optional sax. Group does perform with smaller
contingent to fit occasion. Elegant music. Also does Big Band standards and a
few 60’s pop for variety.
Piaf - La Vie En
Rose
Dial-up
Broadband
Cole Porter - C'est
Magnifique
Dial-up
Broadband
Kander - Cabaret
(theme)
Dial-up
Broadband
Southern
Rhythm is a 5 piece Country and Rock Band. Extensive list of Rock and
Country tunes from artists like Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Marshall
Tucker, Hank Williams Jr., Alan Jackson and Tobey Keith. Ballads and hard
driving country rock.
(Solo instrumentals, singers, duos)
SMT Music has a large body of solo
instrumentalists and performers. We offer solo: piano, guitar, violin, harp,
accordion, banjo, vocalists with piano or guitar.
Duo Dolcé
(means, “beautiful two”) This is a
strolling duo of violin and accordion or violin and guitar. Group plays a
variety of music including Italian, Russian, Jewish, French and American
Standards. Love songs, show tunes, some classical. Nice for small parties,
intimate dinners, anniversaries etc. Group can play as a trio or quartet or
quintet which adds bass and or drums. Can also link with Swing Time Moods
since same people play in that group. Inquire for more
info.
Another
Colour Folk and classic folk rock duo also does original tunes. Great
musicians entertain us with huge repertoire of your favorite artists from John
Lennon, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, CSN&Y, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon etc. Great
vocals... Great for corporate or private affairs.
Wake Up Little Susie
Dial-up
Broadband
(Small Groups)
Bill Barnes Trio Unique interpretations of jazz standards played with
virtuosity and sensitivity by Mr. Barnes and his fellow artists. (guitar,
bass, drums)
All The Things You
Are
Dial-up
Broadband
E-Trio Todd Hildreth leads this
piano, bass, and drums trio in providing a pleasant ambience for your reception
or party.
Norwegian Wood
Dial-up
Broadband
Gary Falk Trio Great sounding
sax, keyboard, and drums provides pop and swing standards to enhance your dinner
or cocktail reception.
Smoke Gets in Your
Eyes / Triste
Dial-up
Broadband
 Swing
Time Moods Three to five piece band - swing standards, show tunes, and
easy listening. Violin, sax, guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
Off Beat Blues
Dial-up
Broadband
And I Love Her
(Beatles)
Dial-up
Broadband
Hammer and Pull
(Bluegrass)
Dial-up
Broadband
There are
numerous possibilities, but this should give you a idea of what SMT Music can
offer, If there’s something you want not listed still contact us and we’ll see
if we can help you. We haven’t listed every group or offering we have. Also, we
are always updating our roster of musicians and bands.
|
