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TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Rochester, NY.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Henrietta, Pittsford, East Rochester, West Henrietta, Fairport, Mendon, Penfield, Rush, Fishers, Honeoye Falls, Scottsville, North Chili, Ionia, Victor, Webster, Spencerport, West Bloomfield, Churchville, Lima, North Greece, Caledonia, Adams Basin, Avon, Farmington, Macedon, Mumford, Union Hill, East Bloomfield, Hilton, Holcomb.
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1980
PAY RANGE:
$950-$10000 per event
INFLUENCES:
James Brown, The Beatles,Elvis, Frank Sinatra,Lynrd Skynrd,OJays,Eagles, Clapton, ,Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, The Police, Rod Stewart,Motown, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Ray Vaughn,Madonna ,Patsy Cline,
DESCRIPTION:
DONT YOU HATE BORING BANDS? IGNITE YOUR EVENT WITH 60 YEARS OF HITS,
James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson,Men at Work,Stevie Wonder,
Good Charlotte, Madonna,Outkast, Bob Marley,Frank Sinatra,Cab
Calloway,Rolling Stones, The Beatles,Eddie Money,Aretha Franklin
Robert Palmer, Steely Dan, Diana Ross and The Supremes,Lean Rimes,Gretchen Wilson,Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn,Ray Charles The Cars, The Police,The Who,Louis Armstrong,Stevie Ray Vaughn The Ojays David Bowie,Jennifer Lopez,Donna Summer,Joan Jett,Tom Petty AND MUCH MORE
*NOTE- ALL CLUB DATES ON OUR CALENDER IN 2008 ARE OPEN FOR WEDDINGS AND
PRIVATE PARTIES
DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE? "RADIO NATION WANTS YOU" PAY NO FINDERS FEE AND HIRE THE HARDEST WORKING BAND IN SHOW BIZ, "RADIO NATION BAND", the most sought after Band in the Region, let us put a personal touch on your special event no band has more variety of music in their repertoire than "RADIO NATION" check our songlist on this site, , ask about our 'Radio Nation Motown and legends review show' doing dazzling tributes to famous entertainers, for an extra charge we can enhance your event with video images and dazzling light shows,smoke and images, we can also help with planning your event from start to finish, we can offer many ideas for making the engagement a
success, feel free to enquire about our song service, we can write and
record original songs for any occasion and burn it on a cd for an
extra charge,(ask for shimi)
please feel free to check out our short videos and photos of all of
our performers on this site (media player format), we travel to europe, asia, caribbean you take care of lodging and transportaion and production and we can do
shows for 300 euro each performer per day plus meals,
we do it all, the radio nation band has been performing corporate parties, weddings, nightclubs, festivals and various other events all over the united states and canada for twenty seven years. The the group consists of six members,
JERRY CUMMINGS, our percussionist and high background harmony singer, jerry studied with legendary big band drummer cozy cole in new york city as a youth, he is also the son of john cummings a rochester notable big band
saxaphone player who worked closely with jimmy and tommy dorsey in 1940s, he will take the audience to another place with spectacular visual drum stylings,
SHIMI THE ENTERTAINER, British Born and educated, started performing
at the age of nine in england in 1967 he emigrated to the united
states in 1974 and by 1975 was working in band in new york city
shimi has
toured many foreign countries and shared the same stage with
major performers, his forte is piano/ keys/bass guitar/rhythm and
lead guitar/ lead vocals/midi programmer, composer and songwriter
shimi has more than thirty years professional experience worldwide
TED PARIS
ted paris joined radion nation in early 2007, his addition adds a performer with over 40 years of experience, in his teen years his
career began with signing to rca victor records in new york, with the
the rock group rain, thru the years he has worked with bands of all
styles raging from 40s big band to heavy metal, amoung the bands he has worked with includes, the dukes, spice, the avengers, inside out, gunthers bus, 7th heaven, and the gates swingers big band, teds talents are widespread, his musical abilites add bass guitar, musical arrangement, and sound management to the band, his responsibilities include adding to the solid danceable rhythm section of the band as well as fine tuning the sound to fit the room and the event for maximum quality and enjoyment, teds addition to the band is an excellent fit.
ROSEMARIE BIANCO
a rochester n.Y local radio personality and upper management in
major rochester newpaper "the insider magazine", rosemarie who we affectionatlety call "ro"
is a super visual female lead vocalist and audience favorite with the skill to emulate
classic singers and songs from the 40s to the most modern material
out on charts today,
DOUG HILSINGER
doug is very polished and acomplished guitarist, with more than 30 years experience on the band scene
TIM WEEKS
is an eastman school of music graduate and a veteran pianist with great skill in many genres of music both solo and working our musical
compositions vocal harmonies lead vocals,
ERIC(mitty) MOORE
a vocal performer of great power and presence in soul, rhythm and blues
rock, funk and reggae,
the members of this group have opened for and backed up many of the great performers in entertainment, such as
the temptations, danny and the juniors, jay leno, blood sweat and tears, kc and the sunshine band,, hootie and the blowfish,
three dog night, the fabulous thunderbirds, bare naked ladies, and the imperials, the village people, beatlemania, lou gramm
the four seasons,, joey dee and the starlighters, , eddie rambo, the crystals, the dovels, the sheltares, wilson pickett, the isley brothers, they have, also entertained our men and women
of the united states armed forces in eight military bases in okinawa
and japan, entertained such celebrities as famous oj simpson attorney
johnnie cochran, and famous nfl football players dan marino, jim kelly, doug flutie, anson williams (potsie happy days)ice cube, and
many more, centre stage band has been touring nationally for 25 years
including the famous 'rock and roll hall of fame' cleveland ohio,
you will find radio nation band visually and musically exciting,
'I guarantee you and your guests will love this band'and
there is no better band with audience participation for the money,
contact us for your next engagement 'dont trust a rookie band with your event, go with experience, choose RADIO NATION BAND Rochester
N.Y U.S.A
GROUP MEMBERS:
Rosemarie Bianco - Lead Vocal/Percussion
Ted Paris - Bass/Guitar/Engineer
Clarence Shim(SHIMI) - bass/Keys/Guitars/vocals
Jerry Cummings - Drums.percussion/Vocals
Eric(Mitty Moore - Lead Vocal/Bass
Doug Hilsinger - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Weeks - Piano/ Organ/Vocals
Stop Draggin My heart Around - Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty
Get the Party Started - Pink
How do I Live - Leann Rhymes
Aquarius - Fifth Dimension
Supremes Medley - Diana Ross/Supremes
Harder to breathe - Maroon 5
More today that yesterday - Diana Ross
One Love - Bob Marley
Satisfaction - Rolling stones
Copocabana - Barry manilow
What i like about you - Romantics
I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
Life is a highway - Rascal Flats
Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway
hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
One of these Nights - The Eagles
Evil ways - Santana
Driven to tears - The police
love the one your with - crosby still nash and young
boys of summer - Don henley
black magic woman - Santana
stand by me - ben e King
on boardwalk - Ben E King
aint to proud to beg - temptations
Love Train - Ojays
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
White Sade of Pale - procal Harum
Life in the Fast lane - The Eagles
Day of the Eagle - Robin Trower
what I got - Sublime
soul man - sam and dave
Gimme some lovin - spencer davis group
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
we gotta get out of this place - the Animals
Give it to me baby - Rick James
Superfreak - Rick James
Hit me with your best shot - Pat Benatar
heartbreaker - Dread Zeppelin
Black Dog - Dread Zeppelin
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This band is far and away the best live performance art band that my new husband and I have seen ever! It was an absolute pleasure working with Shimi and the gang and we are desperately trying to think of the next event we might be able to hire them for. The price is right and they will NOT disappoint. They even learned a rather difficult song for our first dance and pulled it off flawlessly, to the point where my girlfriedns were crying tears of joy. Thanks so much gang, we'll remember you always! The McEvily's
--Jessica G. Lodi, NY 7/7/2007
The Band was AWESOME! They are worth every penny we paid for them and then some. I can't imagine what our wedding would have been like without them. They were very easy to work with as well as VERY entertaining. They're style of music caters to crowds of all ages, from teenagers to people in their 60's & 70's. Everybody was dancing from the time they started playing all the way to the end of the night (and our families & friends normally don't dance). Everyone at the reception had a great time thanks to the Band. I would recommend them to anyone for any kind of function.
--Jason B. Sayre, PA 11/25/2006
They were AWESOME! I would recommend them to anyone. Everyone had a great time and danced like crazy. Best band ever.
--Ellen G. Buffalo, NY 10/7/2006
The Band was fabulous. We had a Jack and Jill wedding shower for our son and his bride to be, 300 people attended. Everyone raved about the band and I'm sure they will be back on Nantucket Island again. If they did not have another place to go the next day they would still be here playing, because the guests were ready to pass the hat to keep them here. We can not say enough. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome !! Doris and Charlie Strang
Nantucket, MA
--Doris S. Nantucket, MA 7/1/2006
The band was accomodating to all conditions of the evening entertainment. The music was great as was all members of the band. There was not a guest for the event who did not have a nice thing to say about the band. Everyone was pleased and we were sorry to see the end of the evening. I would recommend them to anyone looking for event entertainment.
Members of the band were also very courteous and friendly.
Good luck with your event.
--Suzanne B. Buffalo, NY 5/28/2006
In all honestly, this is the greastest wedding band ever! They made my wedding so incredibly fun & lively. Everyone was dancing & having a blast and afterwards, everyone commented on how great they were.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the band for making my wedding the best night ever!
--Sara W. Ithaca, NY 5/6/2006
I never give any group or company a perfect score, however, this Band was absolutely perfect for our Christmas party. They were wonderful to work with prior to the engagement and greatly assisted me in the planning process of the party. As far as talent, all I can say is "WOW!". They were unbelievable on instruments as well as vocals. I was concerned to request a bid from them at first since our party was in Chattanooga, TN and they were from Rochester, NY, however the bid was extremely reasonable even though we are a non-profit organization. They are coming with us for all of our parties in the future!
Caci Case
2006 President of the NWGTC
--Caci C. Chattanooga, TN 12/9/2005
These guys are simply awesome and are no ordinary "wedding band". If you are searching within their region, and you want a fun band that can handle a variety of sounds -- Motown, Rock, R&B, Oldies, Modern, Soul, etc. - you owe it to yourself to check these guys out and hire them immediately. Many friends and family said it was the best band they've seen/heard at a wedding. They have soul, passion and exceptional skills on each of their instruments, which made for an incredibly entertaining band and truly made our wedding day that much more special and memorable. Everyone in the room - from the older folks to our friends - were dancing the entire show. Thanks fellas!
--John S. Geneva, NY 4/23/2005
I found you thru this website and I booked you for our Welcome Home Celebration for our Local Troops here in Utica NY, that returned in January from serving almost a year in Iraq. I am so Happy that I booked this band! You Guys were AWESOME! I want to Thank you all so very much for making it a wonderful night for our Troops' Welcome Home Party. I will Highly recommend you to everyone I know. I dont think I could have picked a better Band to help us all celebrate what we have waited so long for. I hope you enjoyed yourselves too. Everyone has commented on what a great time they had and that the Band was awesome. Again, THANK YOU, I cant say it enough. xoxox Christie
--Christie H. Utica, NY 3/19/2005
Working with this Band was a wonderful experience. They're very professional and were willing and able to accomodate my last minute requests for bridal songs. They played them wonderfully. The band is amazing when you listen to them online but that great sound pales in comparison to them live. They play each piece so well that you feel as if the original artist was there singing the songs and playing the music. We give have not stopped recommending you to my friends and acquaintances and people are still talking about how great it was. All our thanks for sponsoring them and allowing us to find such talent for our wedding. Mr. & Mrs. Garcia
--Melissa M. Corona, NY 1/8/2005
Shimi and the Band brought to our day great music and great interaction with the kids and the teachers and everyone! We all danced up a storm! They were very accomodating and were even willing to relocate outdoors at a minutes notice since the weather was so nice! They have left good lasting memories for all of us! Fine Musicians! MJ Gunderson/Coordinator of Performing Arts Day
--Mary Jo G. North Rose, NY 6/16/2006
These guys were awesome!!! They definitely made our wedding one that will go down in the history books. If you're looking to have a great time and get even the quietest of people up on the dance floor, then these are the guys you're looking for. They play tunes EVERYBODY loves. And if they say something about costume changes, don't ask; just let them do it. You'll be thrilled, believe me.
--Jen W. Himrod, NY 9/23/2006
I would STRONGLY recommend this Band to anyone who wants a band with a quality sound and genuine love for music, and who isn't able to pay the sometimes outrageous costs of a live band. They were willing to do the show for what we could afford because they have a genuine love of performing and of making people happy with music. Shimi actually learned to play "Time in a Bottle" just for our first dance. They seem to have artistic sensitivity, too. They're also generous about sharing the spotlight, in that they didn't make it a huge plug for their band or talk a blue streak, but instead focused on playing appropriate music well. Hire these guys. Trust me.
--Elisabeth R. East Rochester, NY 4/1/2006
Please note, in addition to Rochester, Radio Nation Band also serves the surrounding towns of Henrietta, Pittsford, East Rochester, West Henrietta, Fairport, Mendon, Penfield, Rush, Fishers, Honeoye Falls, Scottsville, North Chili, Ionia, Victor, Webster, Spencerport, West Bloomfield, Churchville, Lima, North Greece, Caledonia, Adams Basin, Avon, Farmington, Macedon, Mumford, Union Hill, East Bloomfield, Hilton, Holcomb and many other locations in and around the Rochester area.
Saturday, June 14, 2008