The Great Imponderables

• Nathan Creel - Lead Guitar/vocals
• Mike Zinskie - Bassist/guitar/vocals
• Payton Laughlin - vocals/percussion
• Rick Creel - Drums
• Ben Long - Bass guitar/vocals

The Great Imponderables were awarded the 2008 "Creme de la Creme" award as "The Best Wedding Band" by the Wedding Merchants Business Association. This award was based upon information provided by brides across the US in comparison to other bands. The Great Imponderables recieved the highest comments and ratings. Performing for clients like The National Endowment for the Arts, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, and other major corporations, as well as large weddings, has earned this band the reputation of being "the" band for memorable events. For weddings, corporate and community events, as well as fund raisers, The Great Imponderables are hired for their ability to motivate crowds and make people dance. From the sounds of the 50's to todays hit tunes, the band keeps your guests on the dance floor. Beach, swing, funk, classic rock, new rock, motown, r&b, you name it, they play it.

To them your event is what's important. The band will help you in planning from the early stages to the last dance. They provide all their own professional sound equipment and lighting. They have played for crowds of 40 to over 4,000. They will make your event something that guests will remember and be talking about for years to come. But don't take our word for it. Read what other Gig Master clients themselves have said, as well as the bands own clients at their official web site.

• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison/Van Halen
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Brick House - Commodores
• Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• It Don't Matter - Donovan Frankenreiter
• Flake - Jack Johnson
• Walk Don't Run - Ventures
• Lodi - CCR
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Shama Lama Ding Dong - Otis Redding
• Lights - Journey
• Days Like These - TGI Original
• With Arms Wide Open - Creed
• Dance With Me - Wonders
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• More Than Love - Los Lonely Boys
• Rock This Town - Brian Setzer
• Yesterday - Beatles
• Drive - Incubus
• Routine of Life - TGI Original
• Good Riddance (time of your life) - Green Day
• Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
• Hold on Loosely - 38 Special
• Dust in the Wind - Kansas
• Run Away - TGI Original
• Twist and Shout - Beatles
• Shaggin' on the Boulevard - Alabama
• Green River - CCR
• Jail House Rock - Elvis
• Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
• Clocks - Cold Play
• All My Only Dreams - Wonders
• Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
• Bad Moon Rising - CCR
• Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
• Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones
• I'll Be Your Lover Too - Van Morrison
• If You Could Only See - Tonic
• I'll Be - Edwin McCain
• Jump, Jive, & Wail - Stray Cats
• Just My Imagination - Temptations
• Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
• Lights in the City - Journey
• Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress - The Hollies
• My Girl - Temptations
• One Love - U2
• Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
• She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
• 18 miles to Memphis - Stray Cats
• Whole Lotta' Shakin' - Jerry Lee Lewis
• When September Ends - Green Day
• Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
• Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
• Twist & Shout - Beatles
• These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
• Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
• Proud Mary - CCR
• Hang On Sloopy - Yardbirds
• I Could Not Ask for More - Edwin McCain
• I Found Love When I Found You - Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• Let's Stay Together - Al Greene
• Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
• Don't Tell Me No Lines - Georgia Satellites
• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
• ...and that's just getting started!!!

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Celebrations, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The band did a fantastic job! Everyone at the wedding had a great time listening to you perform. It meant a lot to my husband and me that you understood what was important to us and made sure we got exactly what we wanted on our wedding day! You guys were wonderful!! -- Kathryn N, Highlands, NC, 10/25/2008
• Great group of guys. Very professional and we would definitely consider hiring them again. -- Terry V, Young Harris, GA, 9/26/2008
• All comments made by wedding attendees were highly positve, and we agree. The band was responsive to the kind of music the guests were dancing to, and selected the songs accordingly. We ran behind schedule and the band adjusted very nicely to this. Bottom line: they could not have done a better job. They were wonderful in every way. -- Jeannine R, Asheville, NC, 8/30/2008
• These guys were great to deal with. The space was less than ideal and they made it work. The effort that was put forth to assure a positive experience for the event was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. I look forward to booking them again in the future. -- Tres B, Charlotte, NC, 3/29/2008
• The Great Imponderables were amazing at our reception. They went above and beyond to make our family and guests feel comfortable, happy and festive. They even had my husband's 82 year old grandparents up and dancing. That itself was a wonderful gift to both of us and will forever be in our hearts and memories. I would recommend this band to anyone who is getting married. They were so very professional, down to earth, friendly and all around nice group of guys. They truly rocked the house! We wish them all the best! Rick, thanks again. Travis and I hope to catch you guys at a future event!! Take care, Lisa and Travis Wedding of April 28, 2007 -- Charlene W, Fort Mill, SC, 4/28/2007
• The Great Imponderables were absolutely terrific. I would recommend them to all. They made our reception perfect and just what we wanted. The guests never sat down! It was a night filled with dancing, laughter and unforgetable memories. -- Sarah M, Townsend, TN, 7/21/2007
• I Contracted The Great Imponderables for my Daughters Wedding, as a Suprise to her, in Short Notice to the Band and was able to Pull it off with NO Hitches. Rick Creel was Great to work with, very Professional, Informative,and responded to all my needs & Concerns. My Daughter & Son Inlaw had a Special Song that they wanted for the Bride & Groom Dance That was Totally out of The Great Imponderables Style of Music, However Rick allowed the Band to Play the Music & Let an outsider ( Outsider of the band) do the Vocals VERY ACCOMADATING, THanks Rick. I would NOT hesitate to hire The Great Imponderables again. May in the near Future. The band was upbeat, Fun & Kept the dance floor rocking. Thanks to Rick & Band Members Eddie Rice -- Eddie R, Asheville, NC, 4/8/2006
• The Great Imponderables were very good about communicating before the weddng,in a timely manner, making sure all the details were covered, especially music desired by the bride and groom. They were very good about returning phone calls and e-mail promptly. They respected the couple's music choices and also made thoughtful recommendations. Most of all, the guests ( we had 155 guests ) loved the band, their talent and their personalities. They talked to the guests and motivated all to dance and have a great time! No one wanted to leave when it was time for the band to quit! -- Cyndi W, Charlotte, NC, 4/21/2007
• The Great Imponderables did a very nice job at our wedding reception. They were very professional and informative throughout the planning process. They were also very accomodating on the day of the wedding and even made a last minute change without any problems noted. Overall the band did a wonderful job and were very easy to work with. I would recommend them to use at your wedding reception or event. -- Jennifer P, Asheville, NC, 8/18/2007
• they did a great job everyone enjoyed them -- Cathey S, Belmont, NC, 9/22/2007
• CUSTOMER RESPONSE WAS GREAT. GROUP WAS ON TIME AND PLAYED A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC. I WILL BOOK THEM AGAIN. -- Paul W, Knoxville, TN, 5/6/2006

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