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Upcoming Appearances
- Friday, June 08, 2012
- 8:30PM - Crew's Nest
- Put in Bay, OH
- Saturday, June 09, 2012
- 1:00PM - Private Yacht
- Put in Bay, OH
- Saturday, June 09, 2012
- 8:30PM - Crew's Nest
- Put in Bay, OH
- Sunday, June 10, 2012
- 4:00PM - City Of Destiny
- Mt. Healthy, OH
- Friday, June 15, 2012
- 7:00PM - Marriott Kingsgate
- Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday, June 16, 2012
- 7:00PM - Marriott Kingsgate
- Cincinnati, OH
- Friday, July 13, 2012
- 8:00PM - The Redmoor
- Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday, July 28, 2012
- 9:00PM - Maketewah Country Club
- Cincinnati, OH
- Friday, August 03, 2012
- 10:30AM - Coney Island
- Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday, August 11, 2012
- 7:00PM - Manor House
- Mason, OH
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Past Appearances
- Saturday, May 26, 2012
- 8:00PM - Bella Vita
- Indianapolis, IN
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- 8:00PM - The Redmoor
- Cincinnati, OH
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- 8:00PM - The Redmoor
- Cincinnati, OH
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- 8:00PM - The Redmoor
- Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 8:00PM - Sharonville Convention Center
- Sharonville, OH
- Saturday, May 05, 2012
- 8:30PM - Omni Severin
- Indianapolis, IN
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 1:00PM - Cintas Center
- Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 8:00PM - Sharonville Convention Center
- Sharonville, OH
- Friday, April 27, 2012
- 11:00AM - UC Raymond Walter's College
- Cincinnati, OH
- Friday, March 30, 2012
- 8:00PM - The Redmoor
- Cincinnati, OH
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- Location:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Cincinnati.
- Pay Range:
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$3000-$8500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2010
- Primary Category:
- Show Band
- Additional Categories:
- 80s Band, 90s Band, Concert Band, Cover Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Band, R&B Band, Smooth Jazz Band, Soul Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
- Influences:
- Motown, 70's & 80's Funk Bands, Temptations, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Whispers, Gap Band, Midnight Star, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Luther Vandross, Destiny's Child, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, etc.
Group Members
- Aretha Chapman - Vocalist
- Mira Raye - Vocalist
- Marla Brown - Vocalist
- Vince Stroud - Vocalist
- Edwin Butler - Keyboards/Manager
- Ric Chapman - Bass
- Ray Napier - Guitar
- Jermaine Gentry - Drums
- Tim Essex - Percussions
- Bruce Butler - Sound Engineer
Description
2nd Wind is one of Cincinnati's most sought after show bands, giving concert level performances at every stop! This amazing group has opened for numerous national acts including Eric Benet, The Whispers, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, John Legend, Klymaxx, Con Funk Shun, SOS Band; gospel artists, Hezekiah Walker, Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers, BeBe and CeCe Winans and many others. 2nd Wind was the featured local act for the 2009 Macy's Music Festival sharing the stage with many of today's hottest artists!
2nd Wind performs long dance sets comprised of Motown classics, Top 40 hits, old and new school R&B, pop, classic rock, and smooth jazz. Breaks are generally covered by DJ dance mixes and popular line dance music.
2nd Wind will breathe life into ANY event! This incredible band is available for public and private bookings, near or far. Request a free quote today!
(Live horn section and/or live DJ available upon request)
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- The band was excellent and I believe have 2 new gigs in the works from guests at my wedding. They are extremely energetic and kept the dance floor full the entire evening! -- Christy C, Indianapolis, IN, 5/5/2012