C.C. Ryder Express

• Bobby Van Rooy - Vocal/Sax/Clar/Fute/conga
• Tony Lugo - Lead Guitar
• Jeff Van Dusen - Bass Guitar/voc/Clarinet
• Paul Darrow - Keys/Vocals
• Bob Crispin - Saxes/drums/arranger
• Mike Gaches - Trumpet/flugelhorn
• Jim Hughens - Saxes/vocals
• Charlene Tarango - Lead vocals
• Mark Witt - Trombone/arranger
• Fred Alwag - Drums/vocals

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, etc

There 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!!

• 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

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

• 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

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