Mike Hudson And Invitation Orchestra

• Mike Hudson - Leader,Vocals,Drummer
• Larry Walters - Bass
• Roger Brooks - Drums
• .Pat Chartrand /Bruce Gallucci - Sax and Flute
• Ray Zepeda - Saxes
• Hal Willis /Andrew Carney - Trumpet
• Howard Solomon / Tom Armbruster - Piano
• John Ward /Tom Griffith - Trombone

Mike Hudson And Invitation will be appearing at the Tavern Restaurant (11648 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA) on New Years Eve Please make your reservations now for a night of fun and great food!!

Gigmasters,Inc. announced the Rising Star Award Winners for outstanding achievement in live music and event entertainment booking for the year 2009.. The Mike Hudson orchestra "Invitation" has received this prestigious Raising Star award three years in a row, 2007,2008, 2009,and is the number one Swing band for all of North America for the year 2010.Also received this award for 2010

The Mike Hudson Band is one of the best and most experienced wedding bands,Swing Bands, and Frank Sinatra Tribute acts available today, check out our song bites,. Mike ,The King of swing, is one of the greatest big band singers in the country , When you hear Mike sing you will think you are listening to Frank Sinatra, Mike sings in several languages. (Invitation) has appeared all over Southern California, Las Vegas, and Laughlon Nevada, Whatever your budget we have a group that will fit your needs. If your looking for A wedding singer ,Music for your corporate function, performing arts venue or a party in your home or back yard, Mike and his swinging band can do it and do it better then anyone else.



(Invitation) can fill your needs with a Trio, Quartet, Quintet, or 8 piece show band that is a little band with the big band sound of the Swing era.

You may have been lucky enough to hear this outstanding swinging group at Bally's ,The Imperial Palace,The Tropicana Hotel or the Lady Luck Casino in Las Vegas,The Riverside Hotel in Laughlon, Harrah's Rencon Casino for Radio Station KLAC,Fabulous 690 , Whittier Performing Arts Center?s Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Simons , Ports Of Call Dance Club. Or perhaps you have enjoyed Mike and the band at the Muckenthaller Performing Arts Center in Fullerton CA., Palm Springs Air Museum, The Fullerton Friends of Jazz. Torrance Marriott Hotel, , Braemar Country Club, Orange County Fair, Steamers Jazz Club.or at the Casino on Catalina Island.

If your need for live music is Easy Listening, Big Band, Swing or light rock performed by marvelous musicians and a remarkable singer ,Contact Gigmasters today.

• A Day in the life of A fool
• Aldi LA
• All My Ex's Live In TExas
• All Of Me
• All or nothing at all - Frank Sinatra
• Amore
• Anniversary Waltz
• Assorted 50's Rock tunes
• Assorted Christmas Music
• Assorted Country
• Assorted Jazz Tunes
• Besame Mucho
• Blue Bossa
• Blue Tango
• Blues
• Body and Soul
• Brazil
• Brick House
• Bye Bye Black Bird
• Canadian Sunset
• Chances Are
• Chattananooga Choo Choo - Miller
• Cherry Pink
• Chicago
• Come Fly With Me - Sinatra
• Deed I Do
• Dindi
• Dolphin Street
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• Emily
• Fascination
• Fly Me To The Moon - Sinatra
• Foggy Day - Sinatra
• For Sentimental Reasons
• Funny Valintine
• Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
• Getting Sentamental over you
• Girl from Ipanema
• Got The World On A String
• Havah Nagilah
• Hawaiian Wedding Song
• Hello Dolly
• How High The Moon
• I'll never Smile Again
• I'm in the mood for love
• In The Mood - Glen Miller
• Invitation
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Sinatra
• Jersey Bounce
• Just The Way You Are
• Just Say I Love her
• Kansas City - Bobby Daren
• La Comparsita
• Lady Is A Tramp - Sinatra
• Leroy Brown
• Mack The Knife - Sinatra
• Makin Whoopee
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Meditation
• Memory
• Misty
• Mood Indigo
• Moon River
• Moonlight Serenade - Miller
• More - Sinatra
• Most Requests Answered
• My little girl
• My Love forgive Me
• My Way - Frank Sinatra
• New York New York - Frank Sinatra
• New York New York
• Nice N Easy - Sinatra
• Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole
• Perdido
• Polka
• Proud Mary
• Puttin On The Ritz
• Quiet Nights
• Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
• Sabor A Mi
• Sabora -ME
• San Francisco - Tony Bennett
• Satin Doll
• Serenata
• Spanish Eyes
• String Of Pearls
• Summer Wind - Sinatra
• Take The A Train
• Thats All
• That's Amore
• The Days of Wine and Roses
• The Girl From Ipanema
• The Night We Called It A Day
• The Party is over
• the Very Thought Of You
• The Way You Look Tonight - Sinatra
• The Way You Look Tonight
• This is A partial list of our tunes
• Time After Time
• Tuxedo Junction - Glen Miller
• Unforgettable - Nate King Cole
• Unforgrtable
• Watch What Happens
• Water Melon Man
• What A wounderful world
• When I Fall In Love
• Where Or When - Sinatra
• Witchcraft - Sinatra
• Woodchoppers Ball
• Yellow Days
• Yours

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• We hired Mike to play at our wedding, and he was phenomenal in every way possible. He was communicative and accommodating prior to. He has a lovely personality that puts you at ease and has you liking him before you even get the pleasure of meeting him. His experience in the field brings consummate professionalism to your event, and all this praise is before you even get to hear the music. Mike transports you to a time when music was an art form. Your guests, regardless of age, will be entertained and transfixed, and you will receive nothing but awe and compliments. The only thing more I can say is I wish the scale to rate Mike went to a 10! -- Natasha R, Malibu, CA, 8/2/2008
• Mike Hudson and Invitation were absolutely fabulous for my parents 40th Wedding Anniversary party. We were so pleased with there performance! They arrived hours before the event, set up and were ready to perform as guests began arriving. We will definitely hire the band again for future events. They were prompt, professional, kind, and funny! Thank you so much guys! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kara H. Laguna Hills, California -- Kara H, Laguna Hills, CA, 6/28/2008
• If you truly want to impress your guests, hire this band! They had four generations of friends and family on the dance floor all night. It was so much fun and so classy people still have not stopped raving about the evening. Top-notch musicians and a pleasure to be around. They are worth every penny and more! -- Allison S, Burbank, CA, 4/5/2008
• I would highly recommend this band to anyone. Mike is a professional in every sense of the word. He was great to work with and he made my job much easier. Bottom line, the band is awesome!!! -- Mary L, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 3/29/2008
• They were very professional and a blast, everybody had a great time we were very happy with them, would recommend them to anyone and everyone in a heart beat. -- Philip W, Las Vegas, NV, 1/26/2008
• We (bride to be and I) basically asked for Mike to do what he does best; only had a couple of requests for our wedding...He was absolutely perfect for what we had in mind...Nice, elegant, the perfect professional...The band was looking sharp, and played sharper! My wife loved his voice and personality, and kept the pace of the reception throughout the whole night! Had many people ask me about Mike and the band, and will recommend Mike to anyone! -- Joel B, Long Beach, CA, 12/13/2007
• Mike Hudson was awesome. great service and very professional. will highly recommend him. -- Amanda M, Van Nuys, CA, 7/25/2007
• Mike and his 8 musicians were wonderful! Everyone at our party--both young and old--LOVED them. They were very pleasant and professional, and their music absolutely impeccable. So many of our guests asked for their business card! We would definitely hire them again. -- Marilyn B, San Diego, CA, 4/14/2007
• Mike Hudson and Invitation was fabulous. They have the ability to range from a small quartet or an 8 piece orchestra. I really thought they set a sophistocated atmosphere for the evening and a great mood for dancing as well. Dealing with the band was easy and they guarenteed me that the night would be a success. I had no doubts going into the night that my quests wouldn't be satisfied. The band was worth every penny! -- Erin B, Pomona, CA, 2/3/2007
• They were great. They met and exceeded all my expectations and the guest loved every minute of it. -- Daniel D, Mission Viejo, CA, 12/14/2006
• Very professional, very pleasant, very accomodating. The band arrived earlier than needed for preparation, was very flexible during the fundraiser, and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. We would definitely hire them again. Thank you! -- Colleen M, Newport Beach, CA, 12/2/2006
• The band was just fantastic, an absolute hit with our guests! The trio played earlier in the evening, then he brought on the big band for after dinner dancing. He played a variety of great songs, appealing to our diverse audience. Mike was very easy to work with and eager to make our event special-which he did. -- Jeanne H, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 11/25/2006
• Superbbbb! Everyone loved the band. They were awesome! Thanks MIKE! -- Toan T, Garden Grove, CA, 6/4/2006
• Mike kept in contact up to the day of the party, showed up early to setup, started on the dot, and wowed our crowd. These guys are experienced polished musicians with a great sound and an easy relaxed manner. I'd hire them again without hesitation. -- James W, Orange, CA, 8/18/2007
• We booked Mike Hudson and Invitation Orchestra for our New Year's Eve event at Tavern restaurant. All our guests were complimenting the music and they really added to the festivity of the night. Many of the guests got up from their tables and danced at least a couple of times. Would definitely book them again! -- Cynthia L, Los Angeles, CA, 12/31/2011

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