- Location:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Toronto.
- Pay Range:
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$300-$3000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2006
- Primary Category:
- Dance Band
- Additional Categories:
- 60s Band, 70s Band, 80s Band, 90s Band, Calypso Band, Calypso Steel Drum Band, Caribbean Band, Caribbean Steel Drum Band, Cover Band, Disco Band, Latin Band, Motown Band, R&B Band, Reggae Band, Soca Band, Steel Drum Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
- Influences:
- We love good music from all genres, and we listen to a variety of music styles and this is reflected in our repertoire. When we find songs that we can perform well and that we believe will please our audiences - then we incorporate them into our shows.
Description
InfraRed is a dynamic high energy Canadian band with experienced musicians and powerful vocalists that will bring back old memories and spark some new ones too. InfraRed has a big sound, dynamic rhythms, a versatile selection of music, and is always ready to provide entertainment with a polish! The band size and intrumentation can be modified to perfectly match your entertainment needs. InfraRed continually updates for the best repertoire and perform music styles including: 50's to Today, Pop & R&B, Motown, Top 40, New Country, Oldies, Smooth jazz, Latin, Reggae, Soca / Calypso, and Caribbean Folk. For clients looking for Caribbean entertainment check out our 'Voyage To The Caribbean' show.
InfraRed will customize spicy feature shows and performances to suit any occasion. Since their first crowd pleasing performance in 1990 InfraRed has developed into a show band for all cultures, all ages. The diverse blend of musicians and talented vocalists has helped to build the truly unique sound and style of InfraRed. Need a duo, trio, quartet, or more for your event? Check out InfraRed ... they will customize to suit your needs. Inquire about added attractions: steel drum, limbo dancers, Caribbean folk dancers, fire eater and more. Still thinking of hiring a DJ? With InfraRed's professional DJ Bernard we'll ensure you get the best of both worlds - a great live band and the best recorded music plus a talented MC for your event. Package pricing includes our live band and DJ Bernard combo.
InfraRed is available to travel and perform at a variety of venues in Canada and internationally including: resorts, hotels, corportate functions, banquets, Christmas parties, yacht and golf clubs, weddings, restaurants, festivals, parades, private parties, casinos, theme nights, cruise ships. Two recent overseas engagements include two months in Dubai, United Arab Emerites, and at Carenage Bay on the Island of Canouan in the Grenadines (same venue as the Ricky Martin Band) and most of the band members have cruise ship experience.
Some of our past gigs include: Mississauga Performing Arts Centre - Awards Show, Children's Festival - Mississauga Performing Arts Centre, CPMA Trade Show - Toronto Convention Centre, OPSEU Labour Day Parade - past ten years, Toronto Caribana Festival, TD Centre Concert Series, University of Pittsburg, Ontario Power Boat Club - annually since 1997, Boulevard Club - Toronto, Old Mill Restaurant - InfraRed backed Emile Straker lead singer of the Merry Men, Scarborough Civic Centre, Turkey Point Summerfest, Canadian National Exhibition - Toronto, Rogers Cable TV, Mississauga Riverfest, Dearhurst Resort, International Plaza Hotel, Planet Hollywood - Niagara Falls, Sunnybrook Hospital - past 5 years, Sault Ste. Marie Casino, Brantford Charity Casino, Georgian Downs Casino, Sudbury Downs Casino.
Some info on the InfraRed's band members: Over the years band leader Michael has had the opportunity to share the stage with some great artists. Performing jazz, R&B, soul, Motown, etc. he performed with Soloman Burke, Al Green, Dramatics, Sam & Dave, Rhonda Silver, BJ Reid, Jimmy Ray, Norris Vines, Mongo Santamaria. Reggae artists he has worked with include: Eddie Lovett, Derek Morgan, The Pioneers, The Chosen Few, Carlene Davis, Nana McLean, and others. Performing Calypso / Soca music Michael has worked with: Mighty Sparrow, Lord Melody, Ras - Shorty, Maestro, Lord Bryner, Baron, Shadow, Iwer George, Super Blue, Sugar Aloes, Beckett, Bally, Poser, Denise Plummer, Ella Andell, Drupatee, Lady Venus, and more. Michael is influenced by all great artists regardless of the genre.
Donna, InfraRed's strong female vocalist brings a unique and popular energy to the front line during performances. Donna covers all styles of music and has a huge repertoire to suit many occasions and venues. In addition to her band work Donna is often busy doing studio work, and Donna's voice can be heard on many recordings.
Gino is InfraRed's male vocalist. Gino hales from Virginia Beach USA where he gained his musical experience and became known as Mr. Smooth and Layed Back ? he loves to perform hits from the 50?s right up to today. His strong vocals suit the songs of singers such as Lou Rawles, Larry Graham, hits from Motown. Audiences love to watch Gino in action on stage and are always eager to sway and dance ..he loves to entertain and interact with the audience.
Along with the above performers InfraRed can offer audiences drums, keyboard, horns, steel drums, a Latin male vocalist and folk and limbo dancers, fire-eater and magician. InfraRed often works with their professional backing tracks so that when performing with the smaller ensemble the sound is still big and rich.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Sorority Function, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.
Feedback
- I would recommend this band to any party where you want to have nothing but the best of times. The vocals were outstanding,the guitar playing amazing. and for just a three piece band, their sound has a better sound quality of some much larger bands...I have been handing out their business cards at every chance I get. We really can't believe how lucky we were to get such a power house band at such reasonable rates... We really can't wait to hire them again in the near future...
Kathy Savage -- Kathy S, Scarborough, ON, 4/24/2010
- Infrared performed several songs as the house band for the Canada Day Celebrations at Queen's Park, Toronto and were an absolute hit with the 10,000 plus people who attended the event. Their professionalism, pleasant and accommodating manner made my job as Event Planner a lot easier.
Their talent and repetoir kept the crown dancing and allowed the stage crew to prepare for the next performing group. Their lead singer was a consumate professional and the group was ready at a moment's notice when a change was necessary.
I would gladly hire Infrared for future events...indeed as headline performers! -- Rick G, Toronto, ON, 7/1/2009
- Infrared was fantastic. They made our wedding a huge success. Their energy was amazing. Donna and Michael were exceptional. We would definitely recommend them to everyone. Infrared is professional, friendly, dynamic and amazing. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us. Ryan and Lily
-- Ryan L, Mississauga, ON, 5/30/2009
- Infrared is a superb band, very talented, energetic, and extraordinary. I was very impressed with their music selection, the way they were able to keep up the energy at the party, and how accommodating they were to helping make the party a success.
I will definitely use Infrared again, and highly recommend them for anyone looking to have a superb band play at their party, or function.
Thanks again Infrared for making the night a memorable one! -- Toussaint X, Unionville, ON, 3/14/2009
- Huglen was a big hit for my wedding, guests really enjoyed his talent. A+ Entertainment -- Anna V, Toronto, ON, 5/19/2007
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Michael was a pleasure to work with in preparation for our party.
Myself and our guests throughly enjoyed themselves, due in great part to the wonderful entertainment. Thier extensive song list
I would highly recommend them to anyone.
-- Ken T, Toronto, ON, 12/16/2006
- They deserve 5 stars in all respects and we will want to
engage them again!
-- Bruce M, Oakville, ON, 11/24/2006
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