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Straight Ahead, The Band Cover Band from Jersey City, NJ

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 8 Reviews
  • 10 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2010
  • 3 Awards & Badges
  • Starting at $500 per event

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Award-winning Musicians Performed on Four Continents A New York-Based Dance Band Performed on Network TV & Broadway Versatile, Fun, Flexible, Exciting, Energetic, Elegant Played at The Waldorf, The Four Seasons, Nightclubs and in Concerts Played with Well-Known Recording Artists, Major Music Acts, Movie Stars Shows for Royalty and Dignitaries, Family Gatherings, Fundraisers, Weddings, Private & Corporate Events This band knows how to play a crowd and suit the occasion: Classic Rock and Motown parties Gatsby-Themed Fundraisers New Orleans Jazz Tributes "Yacht Rock" Events Disco Theme Nights 60's Sock Hops Weddings From corporate event to fundraiser to birthday party, the band strikes just the right tone with a mix of classic and contemporary dance hits, ballads, jazz, big band, and more. Band leaders Donna Harris and John Bauers bring an uncommon commitment to their clientele. Friendly, flexible, supportive, their skills and professionalism put event planner, caterer, and client completely at ease while the band's sense of fun works a contagious effect on the crowd. "As the bride of Sunday's wedding with Straight Ahead, the band, the music of the night surpassed mine and everyone's dreams! Having a NYC band in upstate New York, the Finger Lakes, or anywhere- this is the one!! And will be one of the best memories of my wedding including their flexibility in working with our unique needs and personal attention to us!! Loved looking up at them on stage and having them in our party. Thanks John, Donna and band!" -Tracy Dedes -BRIDE, NYC "You guys were great!! Everyone commented on how good you were. Thank you so much for completing our day. Fondly, Joanne (Mizvesky)" -HOST, Long Island, NY They have shared the stage with Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Conan O'Brien, Paul Shaffer, Bill Murray, Garth Brooks, Enya, Southside Johnny, Tommy Tune, The Lounge Lizards, Gloria Estefan, Jewel, Maynard Ferguson, Vanilla Fudge, The Shangri-Las, Enya, played Broadway shows, Late Night with Dave Letterman, the Rosie O'Donnell show, the Grammy Awards, and won ASCAP and Emmy Awards. In addition to the dance band, Straight Ahead can offer you top notch jazz and standards (solo to quartet) for your cocktail hour/ cocktail party, cabaret jazz duo for parties or nightclubs, classical music for ceremony (solo to 4 pieces), specialty material, music direction and accompaniment for Broadway revues, any music for any occasion... SAMPLE THANK YOU NOTES: "It was indeed a great night, one of the best we have had in a while, and your musical expertise really helped to make it that way." -Daniel Martinez, Manager at Four Seasons, New York, NY "WOW!! Thanks to Straight Ahead for making our Newport wedding day a true celebration and a ROCKIN' party!! You guys have such high energy and played incredible music from start to finish. All of our wedding guests were truly blown away and this was evident since the dance floor was packed all night! We could not have asked for a more impressive group of talented musicians to make our special night such a resounding success! Thank you again!! (Donna, we love you!)" –Genna Blackman and Seth Chernin, NYC: BRIDE & GROOM – Wedding at Castle Hill, Newport, RI "Thanks to John, Donna and the rest of the band for a fantastic wedding weekend. John could not have been better to deal with, handling us pestering him about our needs. At some point though, we just let it go, and let the pros handle it, and they did a tremendous job. Traveled up to the Finger Lakes from the NYC area, because we wanted a band with their experience, and it was worth it. ... Mixed in a wide range of stuff - which is their biggest strength, in my opinion, keeping all types of people in the crowd happy. Everyone from my 70-year relatives, to our 30-year old friends raved that it was one of, if not THE, best wedding band they've heard. Thanks again guys." -Adam Wodon: GROOM, NYC "Dear John, What can we say? The most wonderful evening of our life! You and the band did a fabulous job setting the tone for the evening… The evening just flew by. We didn't want it to end. And, judging by the proofs of the photographs we've just received, neither did our guests. They were really boogying up a storm! Thanks to the lively music and great atmosphere provided by their group. I will be sure to recommend you highly to those who are planning a wedding or party in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again." –Martina, Hoboken, NJ "People are still talking about the dedications!! And how much they all danced!!" -M., Mamaroneck, NY

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Review by Virginia C.

Awards Night PartyReviewed on November 21, 2016From Fort Lee, NJ

Straight Ahead helped to make our evening a huge success, we are very happy!

Straight Ahead, The Band:

Virginia, Thanks to you and Alan and all the good folks at GFMA for the great evening and the wonderful review, look forward to seeing you next year, John, Donna, and Straight Ahead, the band

Review by Tammy J.

Private PartyReviewed on July 25, 2016From Pipersville, PA

Great performers. Good Music

Straight Ahead, The Band:

Tammy, thanks, we had a ball with you and your friends, Until next time, Straight Ahead, Donna and John

Review by Genna B.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on February 15, 2016From Newport, RI

"WOW!! Thanks to Straight Ahead for making our wedding day a true celebration and a ROCKIN’ party!! You guys have such high energy and played incredible music from start to finish. All of our wedding guests were truly blown away and this was evident since the dance floor was packed all night! We could not have asked for a more impressive group of talented musicians to make our special night such a resounding success! Thank you again!!

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Song List 

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  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough | Marvin Gaye Diana Ross
  • All About That Bass | Meghan Trainor
  • Dancing in the Streets | Martha and the Vandellas
  • Shake It Off | Taylor Swift
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg | The Temptations
  • Uptown Funk | Bruno Mars
  • Sugar Pie Honeybunch | Four Tops
  • This Old Heart of Mine | The Isley Brothers and Rod Stewart
  • Build Me up Buttercup | The Foundations
  • Since You've Been Gone | Aretha
  • Signed Sealed Delivered | Stevie Wonder
  • Baby I Need Your Lovin' | Four Tops
  • Whats Goin On? | Marvin Gaye
  • 634-5789 | Sam and Dave
  • Do You believe in Magic? | The Lovin Spoonful
  • Papa Was A Rolling Stone | The Temptations
  • Back in the USSR | The Beatles
  • I Wanna Hold Your Hand | The Beatles
  • Let It Bleed | Rolling Stones
  • Jumpin Jack Flash | Rolling Stones
  • Let's Spend the Night Together | Rolling Stones
  • Let the Good Times Roll | Louis Jordan
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • Truckin' | Grateful Dead
  • Uncle John's Band | Grateful Dead
  • Don't Be Cruel | Elvis
  • Wonderful World | Sam Cooke
  • Rehab | Amy Winehouse
  • Crazy | Gnarls Barkley
  • Dancing in the Dark | Bruce Springstein
  • Smooth | Rob Thomas
  • Hungry Heart | Bruce Springstein
  • Everyday is A Winding Road | Sheryl Crow
  • Something to Talk About | Bonnie Raitt
  • Dancin' In the Dark | Bruce Springstein
  • Glory Days | Bruce Springstein
  • All I Wanna Do is Have Some Fun | Sheryl Crow
  • Domino | Van Morrison
  • Life During Wartime | Talkin' Heads
  • Do it Again | Steely Dan
  • I Got A Feelin' | Black Eyed Peas
  • I'm Yours | Jason Mraz
  • Deacon Blues | Steely Dan
  • Fragile | Sting
  • Heart of the Matter | Don Henley
  • Boys of Summer | Don Henley
  • Killing Me Softly | Roberta Flack
  • Crazy Love | Van Morrison
  • From this Moment On | Shania Twain
  • Do You Wanna Dance? | Bette Midler
  • Sweet Love | Anita Baker
  • Caught Up in the Rapture | Anita Baker
  • Levon | Elton John
  • Candle in The Wind | Elton John
  • N.Y. State Of Mind | Billy Joel
  • Smooth Operator | Sade
  • Desperado | Linda Ronstadt
  • I Will Always Love You | Whitney Houston
  • The Power Of Love | Celine Dion
  • The Way We Were | Barbara Streisand
  • Betcha By Golly Wow | The Stylistics
  • Natural Woman | Carole King
  • Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
  • When A Man Loves A Woman | Michael Bolton
  • Georgia | Ray Charles
  • I've Got You Under My Skin | Frank Sinatra
  • Walk Between the Raindrops | Donald Fagen
  • Unchain My Heart | Joe Cocker
  • Love Me Like A Man | Bonnie Raitt
  • Girl From Ipanema | Jobim
  • I Got A Feelin | Blackeyed Peas
  • Crazy in Love | Beyonce
  • One-Two-Three | Gloria Estefan
  • Rhythm I Gonna Get You | Gloria Estefan
  • Sweet Dreams | Eurythmics
  • Vogue | Madonna
  • How Do I Live? | Lee Ann Rimes
  • Summer Wind | Frank Sinatra
  • Lady is a Tramp | Frank Sinatra
  • Mack the Knife | Bobby Darrin
  • Satin Doll
  • All Of Me
  • Almost Like Being In Love
  • Ain't Misbehavin'
  • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy | The Andrews Sisters
  • But Not For Me
  • Bye Bye Blackbird
  • Cheek To Cheek
  • Come Rain Or Come Shine
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore
  • Fly Me To The Moon
  • In The Mood | Glenn Miller Orchestra
  • How About You?
  • I Could Write A Book
  • I Get A Kick Out O You | Frank Sinatra
  • It Had To Be You
  • Just in Time
  • Let's Get Away From It All
  • Makin' Whoopee
  • Misty
  • Night And Day
  • Our Love Is Here To Stay
  • Paper Moon
  • Sweet Georgia Brown
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me
  • Watch What Happens | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Witchcraft
  • Where or When
  • You Made Me Love You
  • Apple Bottom Jeans | T Pain
  • Crazy | Patsy Cline
  • Body & Soul
  • Lullaby of Birdland
  • C-Jam Blues
  • My Favorite Things
  • Vine Street Rumble
  • My Funny Valentine
  • St. Thomas
  • Brazil
  • Corcavado
  • Sophisticated Lady
  • The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
  • Someday My Prince Will Come
  • Shook Me All Night Long | AC DC
  • Livin' On A Prayer | Bon Jovi
  • Friends In Low Places | Garth Brooks
  • Moon River

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

August 5, 2017 • Celebration
Sat6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Cromwell, CT
November 19, 2016 • Awards Night Party
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fort Lee, NJ
July 23, 2016 • Private Party
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pipersville, PA
February 12, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Fri8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Newport, RI
February 11, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Thu7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Newport, RI
January 30, 2016 • Wedding
Sat6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Skillman, NJ
January 29, 2016 • Wedding
Fri6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Princeton, NJ
October 3, 2015 • Princeton Venue
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Princeton, NJ
September 26, 2015 • Wedding
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hoboken, NJ
September 25, 2015 • Wedding
Fri6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Jersey City, NJ
August 16, 2015 • Alstede Farms
Sun12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chester, NJ
August 11, 2015 • Alstede Farms
Tue12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chester, NJ

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