- Location:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Madison.
- Pay Range:
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$1900-$5000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2007
- Primary Category:
- Cover Band
- Additional Categories:
- 40s Band, 50s Band, 60s Band, 70s Band, 80s Band, 90s Band, Americana Band, Classic Rock Band, Dance Band, Jazz Band, Oldies Band, Pop Band, Rock Band, Southern Rock Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
- Influences:
- Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Stones, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, the great vocalists of the 50s, Buddy Holly, Lynard Skynard, Cheap Trick, Queen, The Knack, Willie and Waylon, Charlie Rich, The Oak Ridge Boys, Los Lonely Boys, Paul Anka
Group Members
- Bob the Band Leader - basses, vocals, strings,
- Mark - drums of all sorts
- Robbo - guitars, banjos
- Gordie - keys, harmonica, vocals
- John or Zoot (as available or requested) - saxophone
- Brian - vocals, aux percussion
- Randy - Guitars, guitar synth
Description
We are one of the top rated wedding bands on Gigmasters.
WEDDING & EVENT SPECIALISTS We are a versatile 5-7 piece band with 33 years of experience. Our large repertoire includes classic rock/oldies, classic and modern country, blues, swing, old time, polka and variety from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today. The music we play is "time tested and proven" with broad appeal. We even play break music of your choice so the party doesn't stop.
VERSATILE Book our 3 piece Jazz Trio as background music during the cocktail hour for a minimal additional fee. Classy! Great as a stand alone group, too for your event.
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET Computer guys call this "WYSIWYG". Our videos and sound clips are genuine "us", recorded while performing. They are not fancy video productions like most other bands have where there is obvious lip-syncing, editing, video and audio enhancement and "playing to the camera." With Whoz Playing? WYSIWYG - no surprises.
YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR #1 GOAL Special requests? Sure! Flexibility? You Bet! Accommodating special, last minute or unique requests or changes? Absolutely! Bottom line: "Your Day Your Way."
PROMPT PROFESSIONALISM. All emails/calls promptly returned. We pay the Gigmasters fee. NO deposits. NO hassles. NO headaches. NO worries. Note: We submit bids before confirming our final availability, so you get a prompt response with ballpark pricing. Please DO NOT BOOK UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED OUR FINAL AVAILABILITY, and you are comfortable with the pricing and terms proposed.
REVIEWS:
- We had a great time and the band did a wonderful job. We have received comments from many of our guests that they loved the band. Only suggestion is they need to learn Piano Man by Billy Joel before their next gig LOL!!! Thanks again, you made it a very memorable occasion. Mike and Betty -- Mike O, Beloit, WI, 11/5/2011
- Whoz Playing? was absolutely fantastic! We received so many compliments throughout the night regarding their talent and ability to keep the crowd engaged! They played the BEST version of "Tupelo Honey" for our first dance that we had ever heard. We could not have asked for better entertainment for the cocktail hour and dance. They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Whoz Playing? will be at the top of our recommendations for anyone who is looking for a live band! They definitely surpassed our expectations! Thank you so much for making our special day end on the most perfect note! -Brittany N, 9/24/2011, Wedding Reception, Stevens Point, WI
- Whoz Playing did a fantastic job at our wedding reception. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and talented band! They kept our guests moving on the dance floor and we recieved many GREAT compliments!!! I would recomend this band to anyone, they were wonderful to work with. Thank you so much for making this day even more special! Jenna & Ben Kautza, Woodruff Wisconsin -Jenna F, Minocqua, WI, Aug 20, 2011
- Dear Bob, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. Your band went above and beyond my expectations. That was so sweet of you to bring a mandolin for our Sparkler dance and sing to us in the middle of the big circle. It was just the most amazing experience and it meant a lot to us. Also, thank you so much for letting Matt sing with your band. Everyone thought that was so cool (including me!). You guys were so flexible with songs and announcements, it made the dance go very smoothly - thank you! We loved the songs and thought your band played the perfect mix of good old dancing music, so that every age group could participate. It was wonderful! Thanks so much again... Sincerely, Carolyn and Matt 7/9/11, Madison, WI
- You guys were very responsive and professional in all our dealings and communication. We felt very at ease dealing with you and having you help us make decisions about music choices and the schedule of events. You guys were very flexible with any last minute changes and this was greatly appreciated. The music selections were fantastic and you had everyone out on the dance floor all night long having a great time! The comments we got from our guests were extremely positive and they all had a blast dancing and listening to you play. You guys were without a doubt the best choice for music and the best value. The Jazz band was also a fantastic addition to the night during the cocktail hour. This addition really set the stage for the evening. Overall we would highly recommend you to anyone we met looking for music at their wedding. Please feel free to use us as a reference. - 6/25/11 - Matt K., Madison, WI
- Whoz Playing? played at our wedding at the American Club in Kohler, WI on 5/28. We were more than pleased with both the musical talent and professionalism of the band. Bob made it easy to figure out a plan for the evening in advance, without even having to meet. Only issue we had was that our iPod (used during setbreaks) was not hooked up well with their equipment. It was difficult to hear... Outside of that, we thoroughly enjoyed the band's playing. Would definitely recommend. - 5/28/11 Ian C, Manitowoc, WI
- As an event planner and coordinator it's important that I know who the best vendors are. I have now hired Whoz Playing for a wedding, a corporate event and most recently a Habitat for Humanity fund-raiser in the form of a Mardi Gras event. The band has always returned every call or email that I've sent. They arrive early enough to set up and do sound checks long before guests arrive. They have guests dancing that would normally sit and watch others on the floor. Never out of key, always in tune, pleasant to work with and one of the best dance bands I've ever known. -Janet L, 2/26/2011, Fundraiser, Rothschild, WI
- Great experience from start to finish. The band leader was highly responsive via e-mail during the five months before the event. The group accommodated several special requests, and learned at least two specific songs we requested that were not on their play list. The group even allowed (and coordinated in advance) the participation of another musician who was not part of the band. People were on the dance floor the entire time and are still talking about it. The playing, singing, musicianship, and overall professionalism were all outstanding. They were a pleasure to deal with and we really couldn't be happier. Would certainly recommend Whoz Playing? to anyone -Russell K, 10/15/2010, Wedding, Dubuque, IA
- We were so impressed with Whoz Playing? They played for our son's wedding in Dubuque, IA. This band is very professional and awesome to boot! They even learned a song for the bridal dance the bride and groom requested. I had many conversations with Bob the band manager and he was always helpful, and responded to my emails and phone calls in a very timely manner. As an event planner this band is a dream to work with. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of the event. We have received numnerous compliments about the entire evening, but especially the band! We know that entertainment can make the event and Whoz Playing sure did that for us! Great Job! - Denise R, 10/16/2010, Wedding, Dubuque, IA
- I'm happy to offer a RAVE review for Whoz Playing! I felt like I took a risk in booking a band w/out hearing them first, but I checked their references and listened to their demo online and took a chance! I talked more with Bob than any other vendor in preparation for the wedding. Everyone is still talking about my GREAT wedding band. I had to dance on the carpet for the final song cause the dance floor was still packed! They played a dedication to my grandparents and even let me get on stage and sing! "Whoz Playing" is a great band and I am 150% satisfied with the experience I had in working with such professional and talented musicians! Jennifer S, 8/7/2010, Wedding, Nekoosa, WI
- The band played both as a jazz trio during our wedding reception cocktail hour and as our wedding oldies band all night long. They're wonderfully versatile, and we're still receiving compliments. The dance floor was full the entire night. The band even stopped in at our venue on multiple occasions prior to our date in order to ensure everything would be good to go the night of the event. They learned songs, took requests and were extremely pleasant to work with. If we had it to do all over, I'd hire them again and again...perhaps for our anniversary party! -Christine S, Madison, WI
- As an event planner it's my job to provide the best talent available for my client. I was fortunate enough to locate Whoz Playing on the Gigmaster site. They were in contact with me for a year and a half before they played at the wedding reception last weekend. They came early to set up, and although room for three band members was made available by the restaurant instead of space for five, Whoz Playing were flexible and made it work. Everyone within earshot of the band raved about how good they were. I would/will definitely hire them again for future events! They were professional in appearance and preparedness and knew how to keep people on the dance floor. -Janet L, Wausau, WI 6/5/10
- My family loved this band!! We had a great experience with them for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They were very accomodating and even personalized some of the songs for my parents. I would hire them again no questions asked. -Jennifer W, Boscobel, WI 5/30/10
- You guys did a wonderful job! Very prompt email responses and very nice to work with! We have had tons of great comments from our guests about you guys! Thank you! -- Jennifer C, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 4/10/2010
- This band was amazing!! The comments we heard the most after our wedding were "wow, great band!" We had read how they kept the dance floor busy all night, but we had no idea it would be like this. We had everyone, from 1 to over 70 on the dance floor throughout the night. The kids had a blast with the chicken dance and the older family members absolutely loved the rest of the music. We cannot say enough how much we recommend this band. They were super flexible, accommodating, and even did some encores when we weren't ready for the night to end. They've been doing this for 30 years - they certainly know what they're doing. -- Liz I, Green Bay, WI, 8/1/2009
- Whoz playing did a fabulous job at our wedding. They went out of their way to make sure our guests had a wonderful time. They were very interactive with the bride and the groom as well as our guests. They were willing to accomodate all our needs and play the songs that we had suggested. They gave great suggestions of songs for the "father-daughter" and "mother-son" dances. I also was encouraged how easy they were to get a hold of and discuss the details of our wedding with. They were punctual, informative, and I would highly recommend them for any event! Katie C, 7/18/09 Wedding, Rochester, MN
- Whoz Playing was amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If we had to do it all over again we wouldn't change a thing!! I have nothing but praise for Whoz Playing, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone!! Rebekah A, 6/6/2009, Wedding, Onalaska, WI
- As a wedding coordinator, I want my client's weddings to be perfect. Honestly, hiring live bands have always made me nervous. After working with you, I no longer feel this way. Whoz Playing? did such a wonderful job and you were very professional. You music was wonderful and you interacted great with the crowd. Thank you so much for helping my client's wedding be a big success! I was very impressed with Whoz Playing? and will definitely recommend you to future clients. Thank you! - Melinda Duncan, The Wedding Genie, 2/24/09
- Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special. We cannot begin to tell you how many compliments we got from friends & family, but also how much fun everyone had. We so appreciate your talent, experience, professionalism and fun during the whole experience. Please let us know if you ever need any references. We cannot speak more highly of you. - Mr. & Mrs. Jason D., May 2008, Wausau.
- What a fabulous wedding band - THE BEST! Thanks for giving us such a good time with many wonderful memories. Your band was the center of fun, from the five year old flower girl to the eighty-five year old grandma. We danced the night away! Thank you, thank you thank you! - Jill H. 6/16/07, Racine.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Banquets, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Concerts, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Events, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, High School Reunions, Holiday Parties, Hotels, New Year's Eve Parties, Oktoberfest Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Retirement Parties, Reunions, Studio Session, Trade Shows, Weddings, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
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- We had a great time and the band did a wonderful job. We have received comments from many of our guests that they loved the band. Only suggestion is they need to learn Piano Man by Billy Joel before their next gig LOL!!! Thanks again, you made it a very memorable occasion. Mike and Betty -- Mike O, Beloit, WI, 11/5/2011
- Whoz Playing? was absolutely fantastic! We received so many compliments throughout the night regarding their talent and ability to keep the crowd engaged! They played the BEST version of "Tupelo Honey" for our first dance that we had ever heard. We could not have asked for better entertainment for the cocktail hour and dance. They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Whoz Playing? will be at the top of our recommendations for anyone who is looking for a live band! They definitely surpassed our expectations! Thank you so much for making our special day end on the most perfect note! -- Brittany N, Stevens Point, WI, 9/24/2011
- Whoz Playing did a fantastic job at our wedding reception. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and talented band! They kept our guests moving on the dance floor and we recieved many GREAT compliments!!! I would recomend this band to anyone, they were wonderful to work with. Thank you so much for making this day even more special!
Jenna & Ben Kautza, Woodruff Wisconsin -- Jenna F, Minocqua, WI, 8/20/2011
- An outstanding band. Whoz Playing made all of our guests so happy - they played the best dance songs for all ages to enjoy. Bob was so helpful and accommodating, especially with the special songs we requested. We had such a great time and we will definitely recommend Whoz Playing in the future. Thanks guys! -- Carolyn B, Middleton, WI, 7/9/2011
- I originally hired Whoz Playing for a wedding. As an event planner and coordinator it’s important that I know who the best vendors are and who I would never recommend. I have now hired Whoz Playing for a wedding, a corporate event and most recently a Habitat for Humanity fund-raiser in the form of a Mardi Gras event. The band has always returned every call or email that I’ve sent. They arrive early enough to set up and do sound checks long before guests arrive. They have guests dancing that would normally sit and watch others on the floor. Never out of key, always in tune, pleasant to work with and one of the best dance bands I’ve ever known. -- Janet L, Rothschild, WI, 2/26/2011
- We were so impressed with Whoz Playing? They played for our son's wedding in Dubuque, IA. This band is very professional and awesome to boot! They even learned a song for the bridal dance the bride and groom requested. I had many conversations with Bob the band manager and he was always helpful, and responded to my emails and phone calls in a very timely manner. As an event planner this band is a dream to work with. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of the event. We have received numnerous compliments about the entire evening, but especially the band! We know that entertainment can make the event and Whoz Playing sure did that for us! Great Job!
-- Denise R, Dubuque, IA, 10/16/2010
- Great experience from start to finish. The band leader was highly responsive via e-mail during the five months before the event. The group accommodated several special requests, and learned at least two specific songs we requested that were not on their play list. The group even allowed (and coordinated in advance) the participation of another musician who was not part of the band. People were on the dance floor the entire time and are still talking about it. The playing, singing, musicianship, and overall professionalism were all outstanding. They were a pleasure to deal with and we really couldn't be happier. Would certainly recommend Whoz Playing? to anyone -- Russell K, Dubuque, IA, 10/15/2010
- I'm happy to offer a RAVE review for Whoz Playing! I felt like I took a risk in booking a band w/out hearing them first, but I checked their references and listened to their demo online and took a chance! I talked more with Bob than any other vendor in preparation for the wedding. Everyone is still talking about my GREAT wedding band. I had to dance on the carpet for the final song cause the dance floor was still packed! They played a dedication to my grandparents and even let me get on stage and sing! "Whoz Playing" is a great band and I am 150% satisfied with the experience I had in working with such professional and talented musicians!
-- Jennifer S, Nekoosa, WI, 8/7/2010
- Whoz Playing was excellent! Everybody was on the dance floor--ages 2-80. A great time was had by all! -- Leah M, La Crosse, WI, 8/21/2010
- As an event planner it’s my job to provide the best talent available for my client. I was fortunate enough to locate Whoz Playing on the Gigmaster site. They were in contact with me for a year and a half before they played at the wedding reception last weekend. They came early to set up, and although room for three band members was made available by the restaurant instead of space for five, Whoz Playing were flexible and made it work. Everyone within earshot of the band raved about how good they were. I would/will definitely hire them again for future events! They were professional in appearance and preparedness and knew how to keep people on the dance floor.
-- Janet L, Wausau, WI, 6/4/2010
- My family loved this band!! We had a great experience with them for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They were very accomodating and even personalized some of the songs for my parents. I would hire them again no questions asked. -- Jennifer W, Boscobel, WI, 5/30/2010
- You guys did a wonderful job! Very prompt email responses and very nice to work with! We have had tons of great comments from our guests about you guys! Thank you! -- Jennifer C, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 4/10/2010
- This band was amazing!! The comments we heard the most after our wedding were "wow, great band!" We had read how they kept the dance floor busy all night, but we had no idea it would be like this. We had everyone, from 1 to over 70 on the dance floor throughout the night. The kids had a blast with the chicken dance and the older family members absolutely loved the rest of the music. We cannot say enough how much we recommend this band. They were super flexible, accommodating, and even did some encores when we weren't ready for the night to end. They've been doing this for 30 years - they certainly know what they're doing. -- Liz I, Green Bay, WI, 8/1/2009
- Whoz playing did a fabulous job at our wedding. They went out of their way to make sure our guests had a wonderful time. They were very interactive with the bride and the groom as well as our guests. They were willing to accomodate all our needs and play the songs that we had suggested. They gave great suggestions of songs for the "father-daughter" and "mother-son" dances. I also was encouraged how easy they were to get a hold of and discuss the details of our wedding with. They were punctual, informative, and I would highly recommend them for any event! -- Katherine C, Rochester, MN, 7/18/2009
- Whoz Playing was amazing!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If we had to do it all over again we wouldn't change a thing!! I have nothing but praise for whoz playing, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone!! -- Rebekah A, Onalaska, WI, 6/6/2009
- Everything was wonderful. Bob was very professional and easy to work with. The band had no problem learning new songs for our special dances and the mix of music played was great. We also had the band break down to a jazz trio and play during our cocktail hour. Whoz Playin is a great value for everything you get. Everybody told us how great of a time they had dancing and listening to the music!
-- Ryan H, Eau Claire, WI, 2/21/2009
- The band was great. They let me join in playing guitar all night and they kept people dancing. Our wedding was a success. They accomodated any request and seemed to really enjoy entertaining our guests. -- Richard S, Eau Claire, WI, 11/1/2008
- It was actually my High School band teacher who led me to Whoz Playing. There was no question about hiring them. Email and phone contact was very timely and reliable. We planned our Wisconsin wedding from California, so this contact was very important. Beyond their extreme flexibility, is of course, pure talent. We had two special request songs which Whoz Playing pulled off without a hitch. Of all the crazy elements in planning a wedding, it was a relief to have these guys make the music part so easy. The event would not have been the same without out them! Thanks so much for the memories you helped provide!
-Patrick & Beth Higgins -- Beth H, Madison, WI, 10/18/2008
- I want to thank Whoz Playing for making our wedding so special.
They were so easy to work with. From the beginning they were great communicators. They kept in touch throughout the whole process. I was stressed out with last minute wedding details and they were so professional - they have done this for so long that they waited until I was able to get the last minute details to them and were even able to accommodate a last minute song request! I can't even begin to tell you how flawless the evening went and the caliber of the show and their talent. And how many requests we got to give their info to friends! Thank you again. Highly recommended. Willing to be a reference -- Shelly W, Wausau, WI, 5/16/2008
- I can not say enough good things about Whoz Playing. They are an awesome band! They were very accomodating to what we wanted for our party, trying to please us in every way. They are great musicians and we had such good comments about them from our crowd. They rate a 5 star status from me. Thanks again to the guys of Whoz Playing! -- Kathy B, Beaver Dam, WI, 7/23/2008
- The band played both as a jazz trio during our wedding reception cocktail hour and as our wedding oldies band all night long. They're wonderfully versatile, and we're still receiving compliments. The dance floor was full the entire night. The band even stopped in at our venue on multiple occasions prior to our date in order to ensure everything would be good to go the night of the event. They learned songs, took requests and were extremely pleasant to work with. If we had it to do all over, I'd hire them again and again...perhaps for our anniversary party! -- Christine S, Madison, WI, 6/19/2010
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