AMC BANDS
All of our bands play with verve and energy in the
authentic styles. They usually include one or more vocalists and the number
of pieces can vary. We encourage guest requests, and happily arrange the
play lists to feature your favorites; with advance notice, we will try
to play tunes not in our regular repertoires. We do our best to regulate
our sound volume according to the needs of the occasion, and your request.
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The jazzy sounds of the Big Band era, sweet two-beat society rhythms of
the thirties, a full selection of ballroom dances played at the right tempos,
dixieland, and even a few rock-beat numbers. Available in a variety of
formats from 2-8 pieces, so we can provide you with exactly what you need
for your affair, whatever the budget, size of audience, or location.
Dixieland for dancing or just toe-tapping, featuring the good old "sing-along"
songs, standard favorates, roaring 20's pop tunes, and "traditional" classics,
played in a variety of styles. Available in many different formats from
3-8 pieces, some of which are totally mobile. The music can be raucous
or soft, depending on the occasion. This flexibility makes the band perfect
for any affair, be it a house party, convention, any kind of promotional
event, or even a parade.
Classic 1950s Rock 'n' Roll to satisfy the soul, plus, as appropriate,
some dixieland and swing tunes played with a rock 'n' roll beat, selected
contemporary-beat "oldies" and Motown, and even 50s easy listening hits.
6-7 pieces. Although, the band uses electronic instruments, and plays
with great intensity, it uses the sound amplification system of the acoustic
swing band, and therefore, the volume is kept at levels older guests can
enjoy, while the younger set gets its kicks.
From the sublime (?) to the ridiculous, this band makes Spike Jones spin
in his urn. Featuring a washtub bass, banjo, soprano sax with vocals, and,
of course, a washboard, with sound effects and assorted craziness, and
the infamous "bucket", the band plays the "old songs" and standard dixieland
tunes with a whole 'nother sound.
With emphasis on vocals, this good-time band features silly, off-beat,
satirical, and just plain funny songs from the 1920s to the 50s. With 2-3
horns, 1-2 banjos, washboard, and washtub bass, and most members playing
2 or more instruments, the band can add dixieland, swing, and even some
old cowboy tunes to the mix.
Great American Banjo Band
Banjos, banjos, banjos--2 or 3 of them--plus piano and tuba, playing sing-along
songs and anything else the band can think of. Maybe a bit nuttiness thrown
in.
Two-beat sweet and sassy dance music of the 1930s, played by 8-13 pieces,
using vintage dance band arrangements of classic movie and show tunes,
and standards--42nd Street, Busby Berkeley, Gershwin, Porter, Fred Astaire,
Tin Pan Alley tunes from the golden age of American song--as they were
heard on records and radio, in ballrooms and hotels during the period.
The Roaring '20s come to life as the era's unique Charleston danceband
sound is recreated by this 8-13 piece group using the original period arrangements.
This is delightful music, not the hokey nonsense often heard on more recent
records. This band is a splendid alternative for any occasion appropriate
for Dixieland, when one wants the same happy spirit but perhaps a different,
more "organized" form. (But it can play dixieland on demand or as a change
of pace.)
The hits of Miller, Goodman, Shaw, Ellington, Basie, Bob Crosby and a variety
of other favorites from the 30s and 40s are played with uncompromising
rhythm and verve by this 10-piece band. Small groups within the band change
the pace now and then during the evening.
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