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LOCATION:
Mesa,
Arizona
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Mesa, AZ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Scottsdale, Gilbert, Carefree, Apache Junction, Higley, Fountain Hill, Fort Mcdowell, Chandler, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Phoenix, Rio Verde, Sun Lakes, Chandler Heights, Glendale, Peoria, Sacaton, Sun City, Laveen, Tortilla Flat, Cave Creek, Cashion, Bapchule, Tolleson, Sun City West, Youngtown, Avondale, El Mirage, Coolidge.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Top 40 Cover Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Big Band, Jazz Band, Live Band, Tribute Band
GENRE:
70's Hits, 80's Hits, Disco, Fusion, Jazz, Soul, Top 40
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1989
PAY RANGE:
$2400-$10000 per night
INFLUENCES:
Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Tower of Power, Miami Sound, Whitney Houston, Regina Belle, Ray Charles, Edgar Winters, Average White Band, Cherry Poppin' Daddi
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DESCRIPTION:
C.C. RYDER EXPRESS Is an established group of highly polished professional musicians and entertainers. The manager (Bobby Van Rooy) has performed with some of the top artists in the country; Burt Bacharach, Osmonds, Don Ho, Nancy Wilson, Englebert Humperdinck,Sonny & Cher, 3 Dog Night, Steppin' Wolf, The Association, Ray Peterson and finished a three year run with 'THE RIGHTEOUS BROS'. Along with Charlene Tarango and her incredible vocal dexterity, Fred Alwag and Paul Darrow they have the vocal power you'd expect from a group that size and of that caliber. Bobby is multi talented and knows how to get the crowd going. Tony Lugo a veteran for many years is a crowd pleaser too and a showman on lead guitar like you've never seen. Fred Alwag has played with some of the top names in the Industry; Donna Summer, Laura Brannigan, Roger Miller, Bobby Sherman, The Tonight Show, etcThere is no horn section like the C.C. RYDER HORN DOGS, their skill and professionalism is hard to beat, they are in demand in studio's and many of the local events here! C.C. RYDER can go from a five piece band to a 12 piece band. Mostly performing as a 9 to 10 piece band. Their powerful horn section is unmatched here in Arizona. They have done many weddings, corporate, & local concert events. You'll get a chance to read the bio of all the members in the band and see their recommendations from their clients. They can do great dance music from soul, disco, funk, rock, r&b, pop, to swing. They have a wide variety of music to suit any event that you may be planning. For corporates they can adhere to whatever theme you decide to take on for your event. For weddings if they don't know the first dance for the bride and groom they will learn it for you (ample notice must be given to learn new material). Check this band out!!
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Bobby Van Rooy - Vocal/Sax/Clar/Fute/conga
Mike Gaches - Trumpet/flugelhorn
Tony Lugo - Lead Guitar
Jeff Van Dusen - Bass Guitar/voc/Clarinet
Charlene Tarango - Lead vocals
Jim Hughens - Saxes/vocals
Paul Darrow - Keys/Vocals
Bob Crispin - Saxes/drums/arranger
Mark Witt - Trombone/arranger
Fred Alwag - Drums/vocals
SONG LIST:
Work To Do
- Average White Band
Give it To Me - Rick James
Rock This Town - Brian Setzer
YMCA - Village People
You're Still A Young Man - Tower of Power
25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
Spinning Wheel - Blood, Sweat & Tears
Carribean Queen - Billy Ocean
Livin' Lavida Loca - Ricky Martin
Unchain Melody - Righteous Brothers
Disco Inferno
- Tramps
Boogie Wonderland
- Earth, Wind & Fire
In The Mood - Glenn Miller
Too Hot/Ladies Night/Celebration - Kool & The Gang
1,2,3 - Miami Sound
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
Smooth - Carlos Santana
Zoot Suit Riot - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Jump, Jive & Wail - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Chicago - Chicago
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
At Last - Etta James
Any Man of Mine - Shanai Twain
Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste of Honey
Devil With The Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
How Do You Keep the Music Playing - James Ingrham & Patti Austin
Europa - Gato Barbiera
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
People remember the band, not the food or the wedding cake. This band flat gets it done. If you want your guests blown away by the band, CC Ryder Express is the "Golden Ticket", end of story!!
--Jeff O.
Phoenix, AZ
10/7/2006
Excellent band, our guest raved and continue to rave about their performance and professionalism.
--Tim L.
Gilbert, AZ
4/8/2006
Click here for more client feedback
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, April 21, 2007
9:00PM - JW Marriott Desert Ridge - Wedding Reception
Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, April 14, 2007
7:00PM - Desert Mtn Golf Resort - Wedding Reception
Scottsdale, AZ
Friday, March 30, 2007
7:00PM - Intel Inc. (Wyndham Buttes)
Tempe, AZ
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
7:30PM - McCormick RXR Park
Scottsdale, AZ
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
7:00PM - Arrowhead Mall
Glendale, AZ
Monday, January 01, 2007
6:00PM - Barrett Jackson Auto Aution
Scottsdale, AZ
Friday, November 24, 2006
2:30PM - Private Party
Mesa, AZ
Saturday, October 21, 2006
7:30PM - Corporate Party
Scottsdale, AZ
Saturday, October 07, 2006
9:00PM - Jw Marriott Desert Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
Client Feedback
Saturday, September 02, 2006
7:00PM - Superstition Springs Mall Concert
Mesa, AZ
Saturday, July 22, 2006
8:00PM - Sedona Golf Resort
Sedona, AZ
Click here for more past appearances
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Please note, in addition to Mesa, C.C. Ryder Express also serves the surrounding towns of Scottsdale, Gilbert, Carefree, Apache Junction, Higley, Fountain Hill, Fort Mcdowell, Chandler, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Phoenix, Rio Verde, Sun Lakes, Chandler Heights, Glendale, Peoria, Sacaton, Sun City, Laveen, Tortilla Flat, Cave Creek, Cashion, Bapchule, Tolleson, Sun City West, Youngtown, Avondale, El Mirage, Coolidge and many other locations in and around the Mesa area.
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