Different Hats Dance Orchestra 7,11 or 18 piece(s)

• members include: Elizabeth Barnes - Vocals
• Ronald Hartwell - Saxes/Clarinet/Flute/Keys
• Bill Dixon - Trombone / Brass
• Brian West - Trumpet, Flugel Horn
• Christian Berg - Bass
• Grant Koeller - Saxophones
• David Cousino - Guitar / Vocals
• Bill Johnston - Drums
• Reg Richwine - Trumpet, Fugel Horn

We are the top rated band in our category for 456 miles and the second (so we try harder) in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Gigmasters! (for May, June, July, August, September, October & November 2009)

We are the group for the cherished events in your life. We love to play Swing, Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jump, Jive and Wail!

We also have special music and dance packages. Great Gatsby Event, Roaring 20's Gangster / Flapper blow out. A 1930 Paul Whiteman / Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers Gala. Imagine a 1940's Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Count Basie, Swinging Good Time. How about A Night At the Cotton Club? Or how about a Tango / Mambo / Bossa Nova Salsa Tito Puente / Xavier Cugat / Antonio Carlos Jobim Tropical or Jungle Theme? We provide the music, the dance instruction and the flair for any event.

Every event needs music. Of course, you can set up speakers and play some of your favorite CD's... but wouldn't it be much more memorable to bring in our live jazz band or dance orchestra to put on a SHOW?

If you are looking for a jazz band that knows how to play your favorite tune, or that "special song" for you and your true love, we are it! We specialize in Swing, Dixieland, Big Band, Jazz and Latin music.

We love to perform live music for your event. Our music is the backbone of any formal get-together and making it live makes it that much more fun.

Ask us about our packages that add extra sound reinforcement gear, full stage lights, disco lighting and DJ / MC services.

Our specialty is to help bridal couples and event planners to develop the best blend of sound for their special event.

So if you are looking for a Jazz Combo, Pocket Big Band or a full Dance Orchestra, Different Hats are ready to get the party started.

• Wedding Songs
• Cocktail Hour Music - 3,000+ songs
• First Dance - 30+ songs
• Dance with Father (Bride) - 60+ songs
• Dance with Mother (Groom) - 70+ songs
• Last Dance - 24 songs
• Brazilian - 20+ songs
• American Music
• Jazz Standards, Show Tunes, Movie Hits - 2,000+ songs
• Contact us to craft the perfect song list.. - .. for your special occasion!
• Big Band / Broadway / Swing
• Top 40 since 1890! - Please ask us if we have your favorite song.

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Celebrations, Clubs, Coffee Shops, 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, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Fabulous. Exactly what we wanted. Wonderful music, good choices. They made the event. -- Nancy G, Madison, IN, 6/7/2009
• Wow ! Perfect for my Mardi Gras Event ! The guys were great. Showed up early. Sound was amazing ! Friendly as can be to me and all my guests. A +++++ I look forward to booking more events ! Awesome job ! -- Daniel S, Cincinati, OH, 2/20/2009
• Honestly, they sounded great, were very easy to work with and they came through on everything they promised. I would definatly go through them again! -- Marty K, North Canton, OH, 8/15/2009
• This group exceeded our expectations. The vocalist is wonderful and brought to mind the original artists that made these songs a hit. Cole Porter, Gershwin, Arlen, Rogers, Hart, Hammerstein and all the rest of the great music. Songs that were made popular by Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellingtion, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong. They kept our crowd up and dancing. We look forward to using them again. -- BK B, Dayton, OH, 10/15/2008

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