Saffire Express Band

• Dana Geroulis - lead vocals;percussion
• Sam Geroulis - rhythm guitar;vocals;perc
• Bill Bayer - keyboards, vocals
• Pat Emmett - drums;vocals
• Russ Murphy - bass guitar;vocals
• Denny Brooks - lead guitar
• Kevin Heitz - Sound Engineer

For years Saffire Express has been serving up their unique blend of current and vintage tunes ranging from Lady Marmalade to Cowboy Casanova, Gimme One Reason to Gimme Some Lovin, with a dab of MoTown, Etta James, and Jimmie Buffet on the side!! This tight 6-piece band features outstanding vocals and music, creating a fun, exciting atmosphere with its menu of very "dance-able" tunes from the 60's through the present. Saffire Express has appeared on the "WKRC Fox Morning Show", headlined some of Cincinnati's best summer festivals and concerts, as well as playing numerous corporate functions, clubs, and private parties each year. In addition to some great live music , they also offer superior sound reinforcement and lighting: they can handle anything from a private party to a large outdoor festival or corporate event. Other services that can be provided include: - All needed sound and lighting - Master of Ceremonies services - Sound reinforcement for ceremonies, presentations, etc . - Pre-recorded music of your choice during cocktail hour, dinner, introductions, special dances - Break music that keeps the party going - Use of the sound system and wireless microphone for toasts, speeches, etc. - - A comprehensive guide to walk you through all aspects of the reception. This makes sure we exceed your expectations .

• Ain't that a Shame - Pat Boone
• Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
• Angel of the Morning - Merilee Rush
• Another Saturday Night - Jimmy Buffet
• At Last - Etta James
• Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
• Barefootin - Wilson Pickett
• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
• Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt
• Boogie Shoes - KC & Sunshine Band
• Brick House - Commodores
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Can't Hurry Love - Supremes
• Car Wash - Rose Royce
• Chain of Fools/Respect - Aretha Franklin
• Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffet
• Cowboy Casanova - Carrie Underwood
• Crazy - Patsy Cline
• Daddy's Little Girl - Al Marino
• Domino - Van Morrison
• Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
• Doo Wah Diddy - Manfred Mann
• Draggin' The Line - Tommy James&Shondells
• Fins - Jimmy Buffet
• Fire - Pointer Sisters
• Footloose - Kenny Loggins/Blake Shelton
• Forget You - Cee Lo Green
• Get Ready - Rare Earth
• Gimme Some Lovin - Belushi & Akroyd
• Give Me One Reason(To stay here) - Tracey Chapman
• Grease Megamix - Travolta/Newton-John
• Green Onions - Booker T & the MGs
• Hang on Sloopy - The McCoys
• Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
• Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
• Hound Dog - Elvis
• I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt/Adele
• I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
• I Second That Emotion - Smoky Robinson
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• I'm A Believer - Monkees
• I'm Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson
• In The Mood - Glen Miller
• It's All Right - J.J.Jackson
• I've Got The Music In Me - Kiki Dee
• Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
• Jenny Jenny(867-5309) - Tommy Two Tone
• Jump, Jive & Wail - Brian Setzer
• Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
• Little Bitty Pretty One - Huey Lewis & The News
• Little Latin Lupe Lu - Righteous Brothers
• Locomotion - Grand Funk Railroad
• Love Shack - B-52's
• Mama Mia - Abba
• Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
• Man.I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
• Marguaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Me & My Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
• Mercy - Duffy
• Money (That's What I Want) - Beatles
• Mony Mony - Tommy James & Shondells
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket
• Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seegar
• One Way or Another - Blondie
• Open Arms - Journey
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Proud Mary - Ike&Tina Turner
• Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
• River Deep, Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner
• Rocky Top - Standard
• Rollin' In The Deep - Adele
• Runaway - Del Shannon
• Say You Love Me - Fleetwood Mac
• Shoop Shoop(It's In His Kiss) - Cher
• Shop Around - Captain & Tenille
• Shout - Isley Brothers
• Signed,Sealed,Delivered(I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
• Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
• Son of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Spooky - Classics IV
• Squeezebox - The Who
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• Still The One - Shania Twain
• Sugar Pie,Honey Bunch(Can't Help Myself) - Four Tops
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
• Take Me To the River - Eva Cassidy
• The Twist - Chubby Checker
• Think - Aretha Franklin
• Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Twist & Shout - Beatles
• Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
• Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
• Volcano - Jimmy Buffet
• Walkin On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
• What'd I Say - Ray Charles
• White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
• Wild World - Cat Stevens
• Wooly Bully - Sam the Sham & Pharoahs
• You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• Your Mama Don't Dance - Loggins & Messina
• You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling - Righteous Brothers

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Saphire Express was a fantastic addition to our son's wedding reception. Since we did not use a wedding planner, they helped keep the special events like cake cutting, throwing the garter & bouquet, etc, on time. They interacted with the guests, and kept everyone entertained (even those who didn't want to dance). They took requests, and played with such talent that some thought it was a CD they were listening to while the band took a break. It rained all night, and we had such a great time that even the bride and groom were dancing in the rain till the last song was played. I would highly recommend this band to anyone! Thanks again Saphire Express! -- Jean K, Cincinnati, OH, 9/4/2011
• We hired the Saffire Express band for our 2011 wedding reception. The band could not have done a better job and everyone at the wedding loved the music. They were incredibly accomodating with my specific taste in music, are talented and so much fun!! They interacted with our guests and were the life of the party. Thank you so much Saffire Express, we loved every minute of entertainment!!! -- Nikki S, Columbus, OH, 9/3/2011
• We cannot say enough wonderful things about this band! From the moment we booked them, they continually were in contact with us helping to choose music and plan our reception. They even came up a week before to check out the site and stage set-up. Additionally, they learned several songs just for our reception! Not only are their vocal talents amazing, but the horn section was absolutely unbelievable! Our guests couldn't stop talking about what an outstanding band we had booked, and are still talking about it several weeks later! If you're looking for a band that keeps your guests entertained and the party hopping until closing time, these are your guys! -- Ashley N, Sidney, OH, 11/6/2010
• Best band ever! Everyone tells us "That band rocked!" They took our reception to the next level and our guests will remember it forever. We thought they sounded good in recordings, but WOW they sound even better in person! Great stage presence! Tons of variety! Several great vocalists! Awesome horn section! Rockin drummer! We were blown away. We worried a band might not MC as well as a DJ, but Saffire did this better than we've ever seen a DJ do it. If you can't decide who to hire, choose them for that alone. They went over the top by learning new songs, allowing the bride's father and groom to sing with them and by inviting us to rehearsals. Hire them! -- Jennifer C, Cincinnati, OH, 10/10/2010
• They were extremely professional, fun, had audience participation, played great music and sounded wonderful, played overtime with no charge and didn't take a break. We were so impressed we are seaching for another date to bring them back! -- Renee H, Lebanon, OH, 7/15/2011
• Saffire Express couldn't have been more talented and wonderful! The music was stellar, as was the way they interacted with our group. They even brought cute and patriotic themed things to give out to the crowd of our Military Reunion. I saw folks wearing red white and blue mardi gras beads all weekend! Very professional and a lot of fun... I'd love to hear them again, anytime! - Jackie Lewis -- Michael D, Cincinnati, OH, 10/9/2010
• Absolutely incredible! Saffire Express exceeded ANY expectations we had for keeping our guests dancing at our wedding! From the beginning, they were attentive - quickly responding to emails and phone calls. As the date drew closer, they were extremely prepared - anticipating issues BEFORE they could arise. They set up a day early, ensuring that the day would go smoothly. Furthermore, they took only one break, keeping our guests dancing, dancing, dancing. You should see the pictures! Of the compliments I received for our wedding - Saffire Express got by far the most! I HIGHLY recommend Saffire Express! I would hire them in second for any other event! -- Tiffany K, Springfield, OH, 8/15/2009
• The Saffire Express was top notch, considerate, professional and had the entire wedding up and dancing. We would definitely hire them again. They were just fabulous. Everyone talked about them all night and continue to talk about them days after the event. -- Stacy M, Cincinnati, OH, 11/7/2009
• Saffire Express was great! They kept our dance floor full all evening and everyone had a great time! They played a perfect mix of songs from different decades. Additionally, they were very accommodating of our special requests. -- Julie T, Lexington, KY, 4/4/2009
• Sam and Dana, the band leaders, were incredibly easy to work with. Sam made a trip to the venue a month before our wedding to determine where/how to set up the band. The band arrived early and was completely set up even before the guests arrived for dinner. Sam MC'd all the reception events - announcing the bridal party, cake cutting, first dance, etc. The band got the dancing going after dinner and kept people dancing for hours. The music is great for all ages, is upbeat, energetic and fun. They even learned 3 of our special songs. Everyone was impressed! With 9 pieces including horns, they have a great sound! -- Tina G, Dayton, OH, 4/26/2008
• Saffire Express was fantastic, and a great fit to the Back-N-Time cruz-in in Brownstown, IN. The crew was great to work with, and made you fill like part of the family. Their style of music pleased everyone of all ages. I'll have the back for sure! Thank you Saffire Express, and keep on rockin. -- Denny O, Brownstown, IN, 5/31/2008

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