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LOCATION:
Sunnyvale,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Sunnyvale, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Moffett Field, San Jose, Campbell, Alviso, Palo Alto, Saratoga, Stanford, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Atherton, Fremont, Newark, Redwood City, La Honda, Holy City, Redwood Estates, Boulder Creek, Loma Mar, San Carlos, Union City, Belmont, Sunol, Brookdale, Hayward.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Dance Cover Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Variety Band
GENRE:
60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, 90's Hits, Dance, Motown, Pop, Top 40
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
2005
PAY RANGE:
$650-$6500 per event
INFLUENCES:
Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Santana, Donna Summer, Bobby Darin, The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations, The Rolling Stones
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DESCRIPTION:
With a focus on danceable rock, pop, motown, disco and R&B tunes from the 60s through today, this 7-piece band has a record of getting everyone out on the dance floor. Add their sophisticated jazz quartet during cocktails and dinner and their recorded music during breaks and you've got a single solution to your music needs for your next event. Their unique blend of rock and jazz musicians allows them to play a broad variety of music which appeals to almost any audience, adding additional variety to the genres above by including soul, funk, ballads, jazz standards and even a sprinkling of music from the 40's big band era. A previous client stated it best, "It's nearly impossible to provide ageless music which gets people from their teens through their 80s on the dance floor. The Sound Effect has excelled at this challenge." Just take a look at our extensive library of more than 200 songs below and you'll no doubt find several of your favorites.To add a level of sophisticated ambience, The Sound Effect Jazz Quartet is frequently utilized during cocktails and dinner. Between the Jazz Quartet, the Sound Effect Band, and their provision of recorded music during intermissions, The Sound Effect provides a comprehensive solution to the musical needs of your event from beginning to end. Whether you select items from our "Ala Carte" menu or go for an additional discount with a "Combination Platter", our goal is to provide you and your guests with a day of fond memories that will last a lifetime. We fully understand the stress that is encountered when undertaking a major event and want to work with you as much as possible ahead of time to ensure that the last thing you'll need to worry about during the event is the band. For events more than 50 miles from San Jose, a travel fee applies. Take a look at the "Quick Quotes" and you'll see that we have the most competitive pricing of any of the 5-star bands in the Bay Area. THE SOUND EFFECT BAND (Ala Carte) A 7-piece band (male and female vocalists, sax, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums) featuring a mix of rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, motown, jazz and ballads. We focus on songs which are dancing favorites to keep the dance floor full throughout your event. THE SOUND EFFECT JAZZ TRIO/QUARTET(Ala Carte) For more subtle background music featuring jazz standards, The Sound Effect Trio or Quartet can provide your event with music during the cocktail hour and dinner, or when music is not the feature of your event. The trio consists of keyboard, bass and drums. The quartet adds a saxophone to the instrumentation. COMBINATION PLATTERS Platinum - 1 1/2 hours of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 4 hours of The Sound Effect Band. Includes 2 Special Request Songs. Gold *** OUR MOST POPULAR EVENT PACKAGE *** - 1 1/2 hours of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 3 hours of The Sound Effect Band. Includes 1 Special Request Song. Silver - 1 hour of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 2 hours of The Sound Effect Band. SPECIAL SONG REQUESTS When booking The Sound Effect Band, we are happy to work up arrangements of special songs you'd like to request, given that we have sufficient advance time to create the arrangements and rehearse them. We are happy to work up one special request for the third hour of band time booked at no extra charge, or two songs for a four hour booking. TESTIMONIALS (from non-Gigmasters clients) From Baldwin, the Groom at a San Francisco Wedding Reception (Platinum Package, July, 2007)
We thought your band did a phenomenal job. We had a great time dancing to your music and would definitely recommend the band to anyone we know that is getting married. We appreciate how you were able to adapt to the chaotic timeline and do the MC-ing. From Diklah & Shlomi, the Bride and Groom at a Palo Alto Wedding Reception (Jazz Trio, May, 2007)
The Sound Effect trio played at our wedding, and proved to be an excellent choice. We met them during one of their rehearsals, and they all seemed very nice and professional. Throughout our communication with them, they were very responsive and very prompt. On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly, and we had no need to worry about anything. We just loved their performance, and so did our guests. We got many comments on how nice they were, seems they were enjoying the wedding very much, and they played beautifully. Thank you for being so pleasant to work with, and for helping make our wedding such a memorable occasion for us. We would definitely turn to you again in the future when we need live music. From Kathleen, the Bride at a Saratoga Wedding Ceremony (Jazz Quartet, May, 2007)
To be honest, I really wished that I recorded the whole thing so that I could listen to the whole performance over. I got so many great comments about you guys, that I wanted to slap myself for not getting someone to record the band. Honestly, the only time I really got to listen you you was during the processional as I waited to walk down the aisle. I was very happy with what I heard. Even if I didn't get to hear everything, the comments that I heard from my husband and my family and friends were all wonderful comments. My Maid of Honor actually told me she wanted the same type of music for her wedding. So yes....I was very satisfied. Thank you! From Scott, the Host of the Big Game Party (Gold Package, December, 2006)
The Sound Effect Band was the perfect choice for our party. They played sophisticated jazz during the cocktail hour, then switched to great dance music after dinner. We knew all the songs, and everyone was singing and dancing until the very end! These guys really know how to get a party going and keep it going! Thanks again! From Nancy & Thom, the Bride and Groom at an Alameda Wedding Reception (Gold Package, October, 2006)
Thank you all so much for the wonderful music you played and sang at our wedding. You all were terrific and our families and friends are still talking about it. Everyone had a great time and the pictures show many were dancing - a great memory. From Kathy, the Bride at a Monterey Wedding Reception (Gold Package, July, 2006)
The wedding was so much more than I expected. It was a beautiful day and everyone involved did such a great job to make it perfect and memorable. The Sound Effect was an integral part of that, and I have to say your music and lively spirit created just the right mood throughout the reception. All the guests gushed about your group - they really enjoyed the variety and tempo of the music, whether they were on the dance floor or watching the performance with a drink in hand! The fact that you were enjoying the evening also showed on your smiling faces, and that multiplied the fun for the guests. The music you arranged for our first dance was wonderful - the composition and performance of the song really felt like a personal gift from a friend. We can't express how special it felt to dance to the song, and how that memory will remain with us for always. It was a real pleasure working with The Sound Effect, and especially with you Scott. You were the easiest vendor to work with, as you were always so friendly, responsive and full of ideas. Every communication and interaction with you was so smooth, and we didn't have to worry about a thing (which is a blessing when you're planning a wedding with so many vendors and moving parts). We would hire you in a second again, and would certainly recommend you to all our friends and colleagues.
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Melissa Hart - Vocals
Dan Rola - Vocals
Scott Switzer - Alto & Tenor Saxophones
Dave Miller - Keyboard
Tom Quade - Guitar
Mike Dile - Bass
Dave Powell - Drums
SONG LIST:
1973 - James Blunt
1999 - Prince
Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Ain't No Woman - The Four Tops
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow
All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
All Of Me - Sarah Vaughan
All Right Now - Free
All The Things You Are - Frank Sinatra
And I Love Her - The Beatles
Angel Eyes - Angel Eyes
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
At Last - Etta James
Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Birdland - Santana
Boogie on Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste Of Honey
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
Brick House - The Commodores
Bring Me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Burning Love - Elvis Presley
Call Me - Blondie
Calling All Angels - Train
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - The Four Seasons
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Changes In Lattitudes - Jimmy Buffett
China Grove - The Doobie Brothers
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Conga - Gloria Estefan
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Crazy - Kenny Rogers
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
Dancing In The Streets - Martha Reeves
Died In Your Arms Tonight - Cutting Crew
Diggin On James Brown - Tower Of Power
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Don't You Want Me - Human League
Every Day I Have The Blues - B.B. King
Everybody Needs Somebody - Wilson Pickett
Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire
Fever - Peggy Lee
Fire - The Pointer Sisters
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
For Sentimental Reasons - Nat King Cole
Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
Freeze-Frame - J. Geils Band
Funkytown - Lipps Inc
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Get Ready - The Temptations
Get The Party Started - Pink
Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
Girl From lpanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Good Times - Chic
Green-Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf
Harlem Nocturne - Duke Ellington
Hava Nagila - Traditional
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
Heard It In A Love Song - The Marshall Tucker Band
Heatwave - Martha Reeves
Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
Hey Ya - OutKast
Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Hip To Be Square - Huey Lewis
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Hold On - KT Tunstall
Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones
Hot Hot Hot - Buster Poindexter
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
I Believe - Chris Isaak
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
I Left My Heart In SF - Tony Bennett
I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
I Want You Back - The Jackson Five
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
I'll Be Around - The Spinners
I'll Be There - The Jackson Five
I'll Remember You - Elvis Presley
I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters
Irreplaceable - Beyonce
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra
It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
I've Got A Rock N Roll Heart - Eric Clapton
I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Jenny (867-5309) - Tommy Tutone
Johnny B. Goode - Elvis Presley
Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang
Just Friends - Bobby Darin
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Le Freak - Chic
Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Living In America - James Brown
Lonely No More - Rob Thomas
Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress - The Hollies
Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
Love Is A Drug - Roxy Music
Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young
Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
Love Shack - B52s
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Makin' Whoopee - Ella Fitzgerald
Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Misty - Sarah Vaughan
Mony Mony - Tommy James & The Shondells
Moon River - Andy Williams
Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Funny Valentine - Sarah Vaughan
My Girl - The Temptations
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Obsession - Animotion
Oh What A Night - The Four Seasons
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
Paying The Cost To Be The Boss - B B King
Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Promised Land - Elvis Presley
Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater
Push - Matchbox Twenty
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Rock And Roll All Night - Kiss
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & The Comets
Rock Steady - The Whispers
Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation
Rock The Casbah - The Clash
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Route 66 - Nat King Cole
Run-Around - Blues Traveler
Saturday Night - Aaron Carter
Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Short Skirt / Long Jacket - Cake
Since I Fell For You - Al Jarreau
Sincerely - The McGuire Sisters
Smooth - Santana
Smooth Operator - Sade
Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones
Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
Stormy Monday - James Brown
Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
Super Freak - Rick James
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynryd Skynryd
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
The Cisco Kid - War
The Game Of Love - Santana
The Gift - Peobo Bryson
The Heart Of Rock And Roll - Huey Lewis & The News
The Heat Is On - Glenn Frey
The House Is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis
The Sweetest Taboo - Sade
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
The Weight - The Band
Turn The Beat Around - Vicki Sue Robinson
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Unchain My Heart - Joe Cocker
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Unwell - Matchbox Twenty
Upside Down - Diana Ross
Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley
Walking On Broken Glass - Annie Lennox
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
We Danced Anyway - Deana Carter
We Got The Beat - The Go-Go's
We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
What I Like About You - The Romantics
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
Who Knew - Pink
Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
Woman - John Lennon
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
You Got It - Roy Orbison
You Learn - Alanis Morissette
You Make Me Smile - Dave Koz
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
Zoot Suit Riot - Cherry Poppin Daddies
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
The Sound Effect performed at my wedding and they were simply awesome! I had several guests (many of whom are music connoisseurs) comment on the high quality of the musicians and vocalists. The band stayed energetic all night and got everyone on the dance floor. The entire evening went very smoothly!
In addition, the band leader Scott was extremely responsive to all my requests related to scheduling, special songs, etc. It was a pleasure to work with them!
I bet that in a couple years, the band will be very well-known in the Bay Area and it will be difficult to book with them -- grab them fast!!!
--Elizabeth C.
San Francisco, CA
10/28/2007
Responsive and organized! Enthusiastic! Accommodating and flexible! Talented and creative! A great mix of sophistication and fun. The Sound Effect is a wonderful group of musicians who made every effort to ensure that our wedding day went off exactly as we had envisioned it. They even learned a few of our favorite songs, including the first dance. We very much enjoyed working with the band, and Scott in particular made the entire process comfortable and stress free. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
--Rik G.
Petaluma, CA
9/22/2007
this band was nothing less than awesome at our wedding reception. extremely versitile, they can play jazz quartet during dinner and then play all kinds of rock and pop - probably just about any song you could name. Scott is the leader of the band and is totally gracious and professional-thanks Scott. the Sound Effect is the best deal going, they are guaranteed to rock your party and they have enjoy themselves too which is nice to see. hire this band today, take it from the bride and groom you won't be disappointed!
KK; 12/27/07
--Laura F.
San Jose, CA
12/15/2007
Absolutely wonderful. All comments positive, very accomodating. Very sensitive to needs and requests, very talented and accomplished musicians. Everyone loved the band, and I would hire them again in a flash.Thank you. Scott Mann, Discovery Bay Yacht Club.
--Scott M.
Discovery Bay, CA
12/31/2007
The band was very professional and efficient in communications which was great. We asked them to make some changes to leads in some songs and asked them to learn one new song. They did it with ease. They were very accommodating to us. They showed up on time and looking great and played incredible music for our wedding. People commented on their music and style and passion. And although i never intend to have my own wedding again, we would absolutely recommend then!
--Arthur C.
San Francisco, CA
8/11/2007
There are no words to explain how pleased my wife and I were. Most importantly I had nothing but compliments from my guest about their performance and overall great attitudes. We felt like we've known The Sound Effect for years and had a great time partying with them. The night ended to fast. Thank you Sound Effect and God Bless.
--Errol R.
Lathrop, CA
7/7/2007
Our event went off great and I received many compliments on the band. We were holding a fundraising auction for a public elementary school, which has been typically mundane and ending immediately following the auction. Having The Sound Effect for our event this year turned the whole thing around and people danced until it was time to turn on the lights. They did a fantastic job setting the mood with a great selection of music while people were perusing the auction items, eating, talking, etc. Following the auction, we dimmed the lights, the band started back up, and the crowd on the dance floor grew. At the end, everybody still wanted more, even though the babysitters were working overtime.
Thanks guys,... and Melissa, our event was a huge success and we hit the number we needed to fund the new playground, with revenue exceeding any previous fundraising effort for the school.
Josh
--Josh R.
Benicia, CA
3/24/2007
The Sound Effect played for my son's Barmitzvah. My son spent three weeks looking and listening to at least 100 bands on the internet. We picked The Sound Effect because they were better than all the other bands we listened to and fit within our budget.
Both the kids and the adults had an amazing night. The Sound Effect and their music hit just the right tone for a magic evening with great dancing, fun and soul. They were so professional and such nice people. I have already heartily recommended them to several dear friends. We will use them again ourselves as soon as we can. They are great in every way. Scott Switzer, the band leader arranged and rehearsed some special songs for us. He was super accomadating and totally responsible and professional. Their two lead singers rock and so do their musicians. This band has heart, soul and spirit. I highly recommend The Sound Effect.
--Jeffrey B.
San Francisco, CA
6/16/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
5:00PM - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara - Fundraiser
Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, May 24, 2008
7:00PM - Sofitel San Francisco Bay - Wedding
Redwood City, CA
Friday, May 30, 2008
7:00PM - Private Home - Anniversary Party
Lafayette, CA
Saturday, May 31, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding - Private Residence
Davenport, CA
Saturday, June 07, 2008
7:00PM - Corporate Party - Private Residence
Roseville, CA
Saturday, July 26, 2008
7:00PM - Asilomar - Wedding
Pacific Grove, CA
Saturday, August 02, 2008
6:00PM - Birthday Party - Private Home
Hillsborough, CA
Sunday, August 10, 2008
5:00PM - Nestldown - Wedding
Los Gatos, CA
Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:00PM - Maison Du Lac - Wedding
Los Gatos, CA
Saturday, September 27, 2008
5:00PM - Fort Mason - Wedding
San Francisco, CA
Saturday, December 20, 2008
5:30PM - Villa Ragusa - Wedding
Campbell, CA
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PAST APPEARANCES:
Sunday, April 27, 2008
1:00PM - Rivers of Chocolate - Adobe Gardens - Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, March 29, 2008
7:00PM - Private Home
Tiburon, CA
Saturday, February 02, 2008
9:00PM - Concord Hilton
Concord, CA
Saturday, January 12, 2008
9:00PM - Sly McFlys
Monterey, CA
Monday, December 31, 2007
8:00PM - Discovery Bay Yacht Club - NYE Party
Discovery Bay, CA
Client Feedback
Saturday, December 15, 2007
6:00PM - The Sainte Clare - Wedding
San Jose, CA
Client Feedback
Friday, November 02, 2007
6:30PM - Westin Saint Francis - Kaiser Permanente Reception
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, October 28, 2007
4:30PM - St. Francis Yacht Club - Wedding
San Francisco, CA
Client Feedback
Friday, October 19, 2007
7:00PM - Lake Merced Golf Club - Golden Jubilee Party
Daly City, CA
Client Feedback
Saturday, October 06, 2007
10:00AM - San Jose State University Homecoming
Pre-Game Party,
Saturday, October 06, 2007
8:00PM - Casablanca Inn - Wedding Reception
Santa Cruz, CA
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Please note, in addition to Sunnyvale, The Sound Effect also serves the surrounding towns of Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Moffett Field, San Jose, Campbell, Alviso, Palo Alto, Saratoga, Stanford, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Atherton, Fremont, Newark, Redwood City, La Honda, Holy City, Redwood Estates, Boulder Creek, Loma Mar, San Carlos, Union City, Belmont, Sunol, Brookdale, Hayward and many other locations in and around the Sunnyvale area.
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