Downtime

• Mat Conway - Vocals/Piano
• Gloria Brand - Vocals
• Dave Spindler - Guitar/Vocals
• Jon Spindler - Drums/Manager
• Chris Turnbaugh - Bass
• Dan Turnbaugh - Vocals/Percussion
• Adam Hucke - Trumpet
• Tim Stamps - Tenor Sax
• Carla McElroy - Vocals
• Jason Loomis - Percussion

Downtime is a professional band in which each member has more than 10 years of performing experience. We play at weddings, corporate events and private parties. Being based out of St. Louis, allows us to travel throughout the Midwest very easily. Our goal is to provide fun and professional musical entertainment of all genres to all audiences. With Downtime’s wide variety of music, high energy, and quality sound, everyone will be sure to have a great time.

Downtime performs a vast assortment of music such as:

Pop/R&B/Motown/Soul/Oldies/Rock/Rhythm and Blues/Swing/Jazz/Big Band

The variety of our comprehensive song list allows us to satisfy any audience. We are willing to learn, rehearse and perform up to 2 songs that can be included throughout the special night (such as the bride/groom first dance, father-daughter dance, etc.). Music will be provided during all band breaks to ensure continuous listening pleasure. The break music list can be collaboratively decided upon to supply the desired blend of musical diversity that best fits the special event. The band also offers a continuous band option where the band does not take a break. This can be requested for an additional cost. Emceeing adaptations will be made at the client’s discretion, as well as band size, instrumentation and acoustical levels to accommodate any facility. Included will also be a meeting up to a month prior to your event with Jon. Dance lights are an option at the request of the client. The group’s standard attire is a formal tuxedo for weddings and corporate parties, but casual wear is also available upon request. With the vast selection of options, Downtime guarantees complete satisfaction.

If you are looking for a jazz combo for your event, this can also be provided by Downtime. All of the members have a strong background in jazz, with two of its members holding Bachelor of Arts degrees in Jazz Performance and the other members having studied jazz extensively while at a major university. If you are interested in jazz, as well as any other genre, Downtime can provide each of these at your event.

Downtime offers many different options for the variety band. Alterations to any of the following groups can be made to best fit any wedding reception or event.

1)Standard 6 Piece Group (Male & Female Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Drums) 2)7 Piece Group (Standard Group Plus Saxophone) 3)8 Piece Group (Standard Group Plus Saxophone & Trumpet)

Other Band Options: 1)Additional Female Vocalist 2)Percussion/ Background Vocals

The following groups can be provided for cocktails or dinner at a wedding reception or any other event. The trio and quartet can add vocals as well.

1)Solo Piano 2)Duo – Piano/Bass or Guitar/Bass 3)Trio – Sax, Piano or Guitar, Bass 4)Quartet – Sax, Piano or Guitar, Bass, and Drums

Downtime will be sure to make any event memorable. We will coordinate all of the details with you before hand to make sure the night runs smoothly. We love to perform and have fun on stage, which always has a contagious effect on our audiences. These aspects and many others are very important factors that will contribute to the success of your event. Downtime hopes that you choose us to provide you with the best entertainment available in the Midwest.

Please take a moment to listen to our examples. If you like what you hear, please send us your information by filling out the online contact form. It is FREE!! Downtime will send you a FREE estimate for your party or event. You will NOT be charged for contacting us or for us to contact you from this site. We will also send you a promotional package if you request one. Also, when looking at the quick quote please keep in mind that prices vary because of traveling expenses and the length of the event. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. Downtime looks forward to working with you.

• Brick House
• Brown Eyed Girl
• Celebration
• Crazy In Love
• Dance To The Music
• Don't Stop Believing
• Get Down On It
• Got To Be Real
• Hot Hot Hot
• Lady Marmalade
• Le Freak
• Love Train
• Moondance
• My Perogative
• 1999
• Play That Funky Music
• Proud Mary
• September
• Shout
• Smooth
• Walking On Sunshine
• Car Wash
• Get Down Tonight
• I Will Survive
• Thats The Way I Like It
• We Are Family
• YMCA
• Ain't Too Proud To Beg
• Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
• Dancing In The Streets
• Isn't She Lovely
• Knock On Wood
• Mustang Sally
• Rescue Me
• Respect
• Signed, Sealed Delivered
• Soul Man
• Stop! In The Name Of Love
• At Last
• Because You Loved Me
• Come Away With Me
• Easy Like Sunday Morning
• Have I Told You Lately
• Let's Get It On
• Let's Stay Together
• My Girl
• Oh Girl
• Ooo Baby Baby
• Open Arms
• Wonderful Tonight
• Many Many More Songs!

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The band was perfect for our law firm’s holiday party. Very flexible and accommodating. I told them what we wanted and they delivered. It was a pleasure doing business with them. -- Ellen B, Prairie Village, KS, 12/12/2008
• Downtime was an excellent choice for our wedding reception! They are very versatile and outstanding musicians, who have a lot of experience not only in music, but also in how to make a particular event flow. They are also very easy to work with. We definitely got our money's worth and feel very lucky to have been able to get them for our reception! -- Kimberly H, Little Rock, AR, 5/26/2007
• They were excellent. -- Cynthia I, Saint Louis, MO, 1/26/2006
• They were extremely professional. They arrived in plenty of time to set up and required no supervision at all. Their only request was for water to be furnished. They played a good variety of music and seemed to satisfy the audience. I would definately recomend this group. -- Beverly E, Galva, IL, 7/4/2008

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