So you're looking for the best entertainment for your event... you'll have a wide variety of people and ages there... and you'd like to have a band that will make everybody happy... well, look no further!
Meet the Next is your BEST ENTERTAINMENT CHOICE!
Meet the Next is a band whose live shows can include songs spanning 6 decades of great music. From Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong to Elvis and the Beatles... from the Commodores and The Temptations to James Taylor and Michael Buble... from Journey and Rick Springfield to Black Crowes and Guns N Roses... from Justin Timberlake and Nelly to John Mayer and Coldplay...(& everything in between!). We play ALL the FAVORITE SONGS your guests will LOVE!!
Meet the Next has a great collection of songs to choose from for first dance including Amazed (Lone Star), Dream A Little Dream (Michael Buble), Everything (Michael Buble), How Sweet It Is (James Taylor), I Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley), In My Life (The Beatles), In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel), It Had To Be You (Harry Connick, Jr.), Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye), My Girl (The Temptations), Save Room (John Legend), She's Got A Way (Billy Joel), Something (The Beatles), The Way You Look Tonight (Michael Buble), What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), When I See You Smile (Bad English), Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) and more. And if you don't find "your" song on our list, we are happy to learn special requests for your first dance and/or father/daughter dances.
Check out our audio demos.
"Rock and Dance Demo" is a 7 song demo (each songs start time is noted) that has "Play That Funky Music" (0:00), "Jessie's Girl" (1:25),"Brick House" (2:11), "Smooth" (2:57), "Hard To Handle" (3:50), "Billie Jean" (4:34), and "Brown Eyed Girl" (5:55).
"Classics Demo" is a 4 song demo (each songs start time is noted) that contains: Dream A Little Dream (0:00), Home (0:54), Fly Me To The Moon (2:12), and Everything (3:18).
Check out our video demos with footage and pictures from some of our recent performances.
Whether playing a Frank Sinatra standard, a funky Commodores song, or an AC/DC all out rocker, Meet the Next's vocals and instrumentation are exceptional... but it's the total party experience that you'll enjoy all night long...
You work hard to make your event the best it can be.... And to make it perfect... to make it the VERY BEST... Meet the Next is the best choice around to connect with audiences of all types and ages. Meet the Next will do everything we can to make your event the very best it can be - guaranteed.
Discover why our clients say:
"Can't get enough!!!" *** "Harmonies akin to Supertramp… musicianship is excellent…" *** "classic sounding" *** "On the nose feel good music." *** "… lots of real emotion and great instrumentation" *** "Full, rich and cool 70s-retro groove and vibe" *** "Superior musicianship." *** "5 stars"
Here is an actual email we recieved from a client on Oct 16, 2008 regarding our performance just two weeks before:
Ken,
I just wanted to tell you thanks & let you know how much I appreciate your band! Since we've returned to the "real world", I have received countless complements on the music -- everyone has told me how great you guys were & how much they enjoyed the music & dancing. Even my grandmother has been gushing to all her friends... and by the way, the fact that you got an 80 yr old to dance to YMCA shows you're doing one hell of a job!! And thanks also for being flexible with the schedule -- I know we ended up doing everything out of order (and late), but it was great that you could work around us. Overall, I couldn't have asked for anything better -- I had a fabulous wedding day & you guys made the reception wonderful!!
--Courtney
If you want the very best... BOOK Meet the Next for your event NOW!!
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1999Prince
25 or 6 to 4Chicago
Ain't That A ShameCheap Trick
AmazedLone Star
Ants MarchingDave Matthews Band
Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz
Beverly HillsWeezer
Boot Scoot'n BoogieBrooks & Dunn
BreakdownTom Petty
Breakfast in AmericaSupertramp
Brick HouseThe Commodores
Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison
Butterfly KissesBob Carlisle
Bye Bye LoveThe Cars
CelebrationKool & The Gang
ClocksColdplay
Comfortably NumbPink Floyd
Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen
Cuts Like A KnifeBryan Adams
Dirt DeedsAC/DC
Don't Stop Believin'Journey
Dream A Little Dream (About Me)Michael Buble/Louis Armstrong
Drift AwayDobie Grey
Drops of JupiterTrain
Easy (Like Sunday Morning)The Commodores
EverythingMichael Buble
Fast As YouDwight Yoakum
Fat Bottom GirlsQueen
FeverMichael Buble/Peggy Lee/Elvis
Fly Me To the MoonFrank Sinatra/Tony Bennett
Folsom Prison BluesJohnny Cash
Get Down TonightKC & The Sunshine Band
Get It On (Bang A Gong)T Rexx/Power Station
Give A Little BitSupertramp
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)John Lennon
Hard To HandleBlack Crowes
HomeMichael Buble
How Sweet It IsJames Taylor
I Am the WalrusThe Beatles
I Can't Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley
I Want You To Want MeCheap Trick
I'm A BelieverThe Monkees/Smashmouth
In My LifeThe Beatles
In Your EyesPeter Gabriel
Island in the SunWeezer
It Had To Be YouHarry Connick Jr
It's Getting Hot in HerreNelly
I've Got Friends in Low PlacesGarth Brooks
Jessie's GirlRick Springfield
JetPaul McCartney
Just What I NeededThe Cars
Keep Your Hands To YourselfGeorgia Sattelites
Last Dance With Mary JaneTom Petty
Let's Get It OnMarvin Gaye
Little SisterElvis Presley
Living On A PrayerBon Jovi
LylaOasis
MargaritavilleJimmy Buffett
Mr. Blue SkyELO
Mustang SallyWilson Pickett
My GirlThe Temptations
My Own Worst EnemyLit
My SharonaThe Knack
No MatterBadfinger
ParalyzerFinger Eleven
Play That Funky MusicWild Cherry
Please Come Home For ChristmasThe Eagles
Pour Some Sugar On MeDef Leppard
Purple RainPrince
Red HouseJimi Hendrix
RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood
Rocky Mountain WayJoe Walsh
Save RoomJohn Legend
SeptemberEarth Wind & Fire
Sexy BackJustin Timberlake
She's Got A WayBilly Joel
SmoothSantana w/ Rob Thomas
Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson
SomethingThe Beatles
Summer of '69Bryan Adams
SuperstitiosStevie Wonder/ Stevie Ray Vaughn
SurrenderCheap Trick
Sweet Child O' MineGuns-N-Roses
Sweet Home AlabamaLynard Skynard
Tainted LoveSoft Cell
Talks To AngelsBlack Crowes
The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra/Michael Buble
Then They DoTrace Adkins
Use MeBill Withers
VehicleIdes of March
VertigoU2
Waiting On The World To ChangeJohn Mayer
What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
When I Come AroundGreen Day
When I See You SmileBad English
White WeddingBilly Idol
With or Without YouU2
Wonderful TonightEric Clapton
WonderwallOasis
YMCAVillage People
You Dropped the Bomb On MeThe Gap Band
You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC
You've Got A FriendJames Taylor
40s Band
50s Band
60s Band
70s Band
80s Band
Cover Band
Dance Band
Oldies Band
Pop Band
R&B Band
Rock Band
Top 40 Band
Wedding Band
Price Range
$1200 - $4000
per event
Members
Ken Gilmer
Vocals, Keyboards, Bass
Influences
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Michael Buble, Prince, The Commodores, Motown, Frank Sinatra, 80's Bands, 90's bands, Classic Rock, Dance Music, Modern Music
Reviews (39)
Wedding Reception
in Meridian, MS
on 05/25/2013
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"They were extremely professional and accommodating. They played the most entertaining music all night. Most wonderful band to have for our wedding. We couldn't have been happier."
- Melissa W.
Wedding Reception
in Birmingham, AL
on 09/01/2012
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"Meet the Next did an excellent job. The Summit where the reception was held while a spectacular view and a sophisticated setting, also represents a difficult and challenging venue: Dancing requires transferring guest from the dining area to another room. Ken did an admiral job in leading the transition, flow of the wedding and bringing guess to the dance floor.
Ken's professionalism, quality of work and dedication to the event was superb. "
- Bill P.
Wedding Reception
in Birmingham, AL
on 07/28/2012
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"Prior to the wedding when we were in the planning stages they responded promptly to questions. They provided a great planning document to provide information regarding a play list, directions and requests form the band.
They did a wonderful job at our daughter's wedding reception. They had a good sound and struck a nice balance between energetic dance music and slower more romantic slow dance numbers. The music was just what we expected. Our guests enjoyed the music. The bride and groom were very pleased. We would recommend them highly."
- Brian D.
Fundraiser
in Tuscaloosa, AL
on 07/13/2012
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"The band was excellent. We received numerous compliments regarding their performance and look forward to booking them again next year for our event."
- Jay W.
Wedding Reception
in Birmingham, AL
on 03/10/2012
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"The band fulfilled our request for specially requested music that was outside their playlist. The music was customized to our event. The bride and groom were very satisfied with the bands performance."
- Gretchen/caitlin H.
Corporate Function
in Birmingham, AL
on 12/10/2011
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"very talented. played a lot of different genres! sounded great!"
- Patrick C.
Wedding
in Birmingham, AL
on 04/19/2008
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- Meg G.
Wedding
in Bessemer, AL
on 08/23/2008
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"Excellent choice for a wedding reception. All my friends were begging for more at the end. The band was very professional, always returned calls promptly, learned songs I requested, and even followed cues for our choreographed wedding dance. I have nothing but high praise! Thanks so much for making my reception fun and memorable."
- Anna W.
Wedding Reception
in Tunica, MS
on 09/10/2011
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"Meet the Next did a great job at our wedding. Throughout the entire process they were very accommodating and professional which made the entertainment aspect a lot easier on us. Their performance at the wedding was first class and everyone had a great time dancing to their music."
- Michael V.
High School Reunion
in Birmingham, AL
on 09/13/2008
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"Ken was a pleasure to work with and I think everyone at the reunion had a great time!"
- Melinda D.
Anniversary Party
in Alabaster, AL
on 04/28/2006
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"Meet the Next is a fantastic eighties style band! Their musical quality is so clean and clear, they sound better than many of the major recording artists of that era.
Cathy Brown, owner
Concrete Cowboy
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In addition to Birmingham, Meet The Next will also travel to Docena, Harpersville, New Castle, Shannon, Watson, Cardiff, Alton, Wilsonville, Bessemer, Vincent, Childersburg, Chelsea, Sayre, Sterrett, Clay, Palmerdale, Sylacauga, Vandiver, Westover, Columbiana, Saginaw, Siluria, Margaret, Alpine, Leeds, Shelby, Cropwell, Locust Fork, Pell City, Moody
and many other locations in and around the Birmingham area.
Meet The Next
received an average rating of 5.0 stars out of
5, based on reviews by
39 GigMasters clients.
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