Heat Of The Night Band Feat. Michael Payne

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, June 23, 2012
  • 9:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Stephenson, VA
  • Saturday, June 30, 2012
  • 6:30PM - 60th Birthday Party (PRIVATE)
  • Lewisburg, WV
  • Saturday, July 28, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Lewisburg, WV
  • Saturday, September 22, 2012
  • 7:30PM - Wedding
  • Lynchburg, VA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Lewisburg, WV
  • Saturday, May 12, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Thursday, May 10, 2012
  • 5:00PM - HealthCare Red Rock Casino
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Sunday, May 06, 2012
  • 9:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Friday, April 20, 2012
  • 4:30PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Saturday, February 04, 2012
  • 7:30PM - Fundraiser
  • Lewisburg, WV
  • Saturday, December 31, 2011
  • 9:00PM - MotorCoach of Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Saturday, June 04, 2011
  • 8:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011
  • 6:00PM - The Cosmospolitan
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Saturday, January 08, 2011
  • 12:00PM - Frosty Balls Poker Run
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
Location:
Bedford, Virginia
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Bedford.
Pay Range:
$900-$2500 per event
Member Since:
2003
Primary Category:
Variety Band
Additional Categories:
60s Band, 70s Band, 80s Band, 90s Band, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Concert Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Motown Band, Oldies Band, R&B Band, Rock Band, Show Band, Soul Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Otis Redding, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Sam & Dave, B.B. King

Group Members

  • John Yates - Bass/Vocals
  • Kelly Gravesly - Drums/Vocals
  • Michael ( "TRAVELING MAN") Payne - Lead Vocals/Spokesperson
  • Warren Cassell - Guitar/Vocals

Description

HEAT OF THE NIGHT BAND, is one of the East/West Coast's premier band that's known for their versatility and talented band members. The members that make up the band come from various musical backgrounds to give you that electrifying blend of Oldies,Rock,Motown,R&B,Soul
and T.S.O.P.(The Sound of Philly). We have offices based in Bedford
Virginia and Las Vegas,Nevada our home office is Bedford, Virginia.

* We perform monthly 10 events, and free for charitable events.

* Band equipment is updated yearly, with state-of-the-art gear.

* We learn special request(songs)in advance if requested.

* Microphones are furnished for client(s) i.e.. Speeches, Toast and
announcements.


* Arrive for set-up 1-2 hours before events.

* Dress formal attire for all weddings and corporate events.

* Band is insured with a $2,000,000.00 insurance policy.

* Consult with client(s) before the event and on day of the event.

* If requested for weddings we will MC the entire reception
including: Introducing the Wedding Party, Cake Cutting, Traditional
Dances, Toasts, Garter/Bouquet Toss and other special request.


We give back to the community and we give a special shout out to our
Men & Women of the Armed Forces protecting this beautiful country of
ours (USA) so we can have the opportunity to make people smile and
laugh, having a good time knowing our borders are protected.

Song List

  • 1 Thing Leads 2 Another - Fixx
  • 1999 - Prince
  • 634-5789 - Eddie Floyd
  • Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
  • After Midnite - Eric Clapton
  • Against The Wind - Bob Seyer
  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
  • Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
  • Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
  • Ain't No Woman - The Four Tops
  • Ain't to Proud to Beg - Temptations
  • All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
  • All Nite Long - Lionel Richie
  • Always And Forever - Heatwave
  • American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
  • And The Beat Goes On - Isley Brothers
  • Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
  • At Last - Etta James
  • Baby Wrote Me A Letter - Joe Cocker
  • Back Door Man - Howlin' Wolf
  • Back In Love Again - L.T.D.
  • Back In The USSR - Beatles
  • Back Stabbers - O'Jays
  • Back To The Chicken Shack - Jimmy Smith
  • Bad Boy - Luther Vandross
  • Bad Mamma Jamma - Carl Carlton
  • Bad To The Bone - George Thoroughgood
  • Before You Accuse Me - SRV
  • Bennie & The Jets - Sir Elton John
  • Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed
  • Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
  • Birthday - Beatles
  • Black Magic Woman - Santana
  • Blue Bayou - Roy Orbison
  • Blue Moon - The Marcells
  • Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
  • Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  • Boogie on Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
  • Boogie Shoes - K C & The Sunshine Band
  • Boot Hill - SRV
  • Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks and Dunn
  • Born in Chicago 1941 - Blues Brothers
  • Born On The Bayou - CCR
  • Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
  • Born Under A Bad Sign - SRV
  • Boys Are Back In Town - Busboys
  • Brandy - Looking Glass
  • Breezin - George Benson
  • Brick House - Commodores
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Caledonia - B. B. King
  • Can I Change My Mind - Tyrone Davis
  • Candy - Cameo
  • Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Barry White
  • Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Bad Company
  • Can't Help Fallin In Love - Elvis Presley
  • Celebration - Kool & the Gang
  • C'est La Vie - Chuck Berry
  • Chain Gang - Sam Cooke
  • Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
  • Change Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
  • Cheaper To Keep Her - Mack Rice
  • China Grove - Doobie Brothers
  • Cissy Strut - Various Artist
  • City of Bedford Blues - Michael Payne
  • Cold Shot - SRV
  • Comin' Home (Intro) - Various Artist
  • Copacabana - Barry Manilow
  • Could It Be I'm Fallin' In Love - Spinners
  • Crazy - Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
  • Cross Cut Saw - Coleman Hawkins
  • Cupid - Sam Cooke
  • Daddy's Home - Shep and the Limelights
  • Desperado - Eagles
  • Directly From My Heart 2U - Various Artist
  • Disco Inferno - The Tramps
  • Do It Again - Steely Dan
  • Domino - Van Morrison
  • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Sir Elton John
  • Down Home Blues - Z.Z. Hill
  • Down So Long - Mighty Flyers
  • Driftin & Driftin - Eric Clapton
  • Drop The Bomb - The Gap Band
  • Early In The Morning - The Gap Band
  • Easy - Commodores
  • Edge Of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
  • Eight Days a Week - Beatles
  • Europa - Santana
  • Every Little Thing She Done - Police
  • Everyday I Got The Blues - B.B. King
  • Evil Ways - Santana
  • Feelin Alright - Joe Cocker
  • Fire - Ohio Players
  • Fire & Rain - J. Taylor
  • Flashlight - Parliament
  • Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band
  • Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Forty Days & Forty Nights - Muddy Waters
  • Foul Play - Robert Cray
  • Fremont Street - Michael Payne
  • Fresh - Kool & The Gang
  • Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
  • Funky Nassau - Raphael Munnings
  • Further On Up The Road - Eric Clapton
  • Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
  • Get Back - Beatles
  • Get Down Get Funky Get Loose - Teddy Pendergrass
  • Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
  • Get Down Tonite - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
  • Gimme 3 Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Give Me One Good Reason - Traci Chapman
  • Give Me the Night - George Benson
  • Give Up The Funk - Parliament
  • Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen
  • God Bless The Child - Billie Holliday
  • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Sir Elton John
  • Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Green Onions - Booker T & The M.G's
  • Green River - Howlin Wolf
  • Groove Line - Heatwave
  • Groovin' - Rascals
  • Having A Party - Sam Cooke
  • Heard It Thru The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
  • Heart Of Rock & Roll - Huey Lewis& The News
  • Help - Beatles
  • Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
  • Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
  • Hitchhike - Marvin Gaye
  • Hold On I'm Coming - Sam & Dave
  • Hollywood Swingin - Kool & The Gang
  • Honky Tonk - Various Artist
  • Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
  • Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
  • House Is A Rockin - SRV
  • How Blue Can You Get - B.B. King
  • How Do You Mend A Broken Heart - Al Green
  • How Long - Eric Clapton
  • How Sweet It Is - Marvin Gaye
  • Hungry Heart - Springsteen
  • I Can't Help Myself - The 4 Tops
  • I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
  • I Got You ( I Feel Good ) - James Brown
  • I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
  • I Shoot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
  • I Wanta Hold Your Hand - Beatles
  • I Wanta New Drug - Huey Lewis & The News
  • I Wish - Stevie Wonder
  • If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
  • I'll Be Around - Spinners
  • I'll Stand by You - The Pretenders
  • I'm Tired - Michael Payne
  • I'm Walking - Fats Domino
  • In The Heat Of The Night - Ray Charles
  • In The Still Of The Night - Five Satins
  • It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
  • Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
  • Jammin - Bob Marley
  • Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry
  • Josie - Steely Dan
  • Jump Jive & Wail - Brian Seltzer Orchestra
  • Just a Gigolo - David Lee Roth
  • Just My Imagination - Temptations
  • Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr.
  • Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
  • Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
  • Knock On Wood - Wilson Pickett
  • La Bamba - Richie Valens
  • Lady Love - Lou Rauls
  • Lady's Night - Kool and the Gang
  • Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
  • Let It Roll - Jimmy Smith
  • Let The Good Times Roll - B.B. King
  • Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • Lil Red Rooster - Howlin' Wolf
  • Lil Red Rooster - Sam Cooke
  • Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
  • Little Sister - Elvis Presley
  • Living Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
  • Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson
  • Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
  • Lost That Lovin' Feeling - Righteous Brothers
  • L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
  • Love Potion # 9 - The Searchers
  • Love T.K.O. - Teddy Pendergrass
  • Love Train - O'Jays
  • Love Won't Let Me Wait - Major Harris
  • Love X Love - George Benson
  • Lovely Day - Bill Withers
  • Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
  • Maggie May - Rod Stewart
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
  • Me & Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
  • Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye
  • Messin With The Kid - Albert King
  • Middle Of The Road - The Pretenders
  • Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
  • Money Money ( Got To Have It ) - O'Jay's
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Mountain Of Love - Johnny Rivers
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • My Baby's A Superstar - Michael Payne
  • My Girl - Temptations
  • My Prerogative - Bobby Brown
  • New Orleans - Gary US Bonds
  • New York New York - Frank Sinatra
  • Night Time Is The Right Time - Ray Charles
  • No Particular Place to Go - Chuck Berry
  • Nothin' But a Woman - Robert Cray
  • Nothin' From Nothin' - Billy Preston
  • Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
  • Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites
  • Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Segar
  • On Broadway - George Benson
  • On Broadway - Drifters
  • One In A Million - Larry Graham
  • One Way Out - Allman Brothers
  • Only You - The Platters
  • Open Arms - Michael Payne
  • Oye Como Va - Santana
  • Panama - Van Halen
  • Papa was a Rollin Stone - Temptations
  • Papa's Gotta Brand New Bag - James Brown
  • Peg - Steely Dan
  • Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
  • Pink Cadillac - Bruce Springsteen
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
  • Pride & Joy - SRV
  • Proud Mary - Tina Turner /CCR
  • Rainy Nite in Georgia - Brook Benton
  • Rambling Man - Allman Brothers
  • Reconsider Baby - Eric Clapton
  • Red House - Jimi Hendrix
  • Red Red Wine - UB 40
  • Respect - Otis Redding
  • Roc N Robin - Bobby Day
  • Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & the Comets
  • Rock N Me Baby - Steve Miller Band
  • Rock With You - Michael Jackson
  • Route 66 - Nat King Cole
  • Run Around Sue - Dion
  • Runaway - Del Shannon
  • Saints Go Marchin' In - Louie Armstrong
  • Saints Of Rock & Roll - Bill Haley & The Comets
  • Sara - Fleetwood Mac
  • Save The Last Dance For Me - Drifters
  • Sea of Love - Phil Phillips
  • Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
  • See See Baby - Howlin' Wolf
  • See You In The Morning - Michael Lee
  • September - Earth Wind & Fire
  • Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
  • Shake Rattle & Roll - Bill Haley & The Comets
  • Shake Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner
  • Shake Your Booty - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
  • Sharp Dress Man - ZZ Top
  • She Was Just Seventeen - Beatles
  • Since I Fell For You - Lenny Welch
  • Sir Duke - Marvin Gaye
  • Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • Sky Is Crying - SRV
  • Sleepwalk - Santos & Johnny
  • Smokin' Gun - Robert Cray
  • Smooth - Santana w/ Rob Thomas
  • Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
  • Somewhere Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
  • Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  • Special Lady - Michael Payne
  • Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
  • Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
  • Stand By Me - Ben E. King
  • Start All Over Again - Tyrone Davis
  • Still Got The Blues For You - Gary Moore
  • Stormy Monday - Bobby "Blue" Bland
  • Strawberry Letter 22 - Brothers Johnson
  • Suddenly - Billy Ocean
  • Super Freak - Rick James
  • Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
  • Suzy Q - CCR-John Fogerty
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard
  • Sweet Home Chicago - Freddie King
  • Taking Care of Business - Bachman Turner Overdrive
  • Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
  • Telephone Song - SRV
  • Tell It Like It Is - Neville Brothers
  • Tequila - The Champs
  • Texas Flood - SRV
  • Thank You for Lettin Me Be Myself - Sly & The Family Stone
  • That's The Way I Like It - K.C. and The Sunshine Band
  • The Hustle - Van McCoy
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • The Wanderer - Dion & The Belmonts
  • The Weight - The Band
  • Theme From Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini
  • These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
  • This Is How We Do It - Montel Jordan
  • This Love - Maroon 5
  • This Magic Moment - Various
  • This Masquerade - George Benson
  • Three Times A Lady - Commodores
  • Thrill is Gone - B.B. King
  • Tore Down - Various Artist
  • Tossin & Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
  • T-R-O-U-B-L-E - Travis Tritt
  • Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  • Turn On Your Love Light - Bobby Bland
  • Turn Your Love Around - George Benson
  • Tush - Z.Z. Top
  • Twist & Shout - Isley Brothers
  • Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
  • Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
  • Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • Up on the Roof - Drifters
  • Use Me - Bill Withers
  • Virginia Road - Michael Payne
  • Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley
  • Walkin On Shaky Ground - Temptations
  • Walkin The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  • Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
  • We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  • We're In This Love Together - Al Jarreau
  • What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • What I Say - Ray Charles
  • What You Want Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
  • What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
  • When A Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
  • When Doves Cry - Prince
  • When We Get Married - Unknown
  • Whole Lotta Shakin' - Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Why I Sing The Blues - B.B. King
  • Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
  • Wipe Out (Instrumental) - Various Artist
  • Word Up - Cameo
  • YMCA - Village People
  • You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet - Bachman Turner Overdrive
  • You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
  • You Got It - Roy Orbison
  • You Got Me Runnin' - Jimmy Reed
  • You Send Me - Sam Cooke
  • You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
  • You'll Never Find (Another Love) - Lou Rawls
  • Your Red Wagon - Sugar Ray

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Events, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Hotels, New Year's Eve Parties, Private Parties, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • Extremely happy I hired this band! Everyone enjoyed the music and the musicians were all very talented and professional. I would definately highly recommend heat of the night! Great music and experience - no complaints -- W B, Winston Salem, NC, 4/20/2012
  • We booked mike and his band for our wedding at the four seasons in las Vegas. I can honestly say they did a great job. Mike was there early on the day to setup ahead of the ceremony. The rest of the guys were all there in plenty of time, so I did not need to worry about any no shows mike was very accommodating of our requests.The overall quality of the music was perfect. Those guys really nail the whole 60s and 70s genre. I love live music. These guys have got talent in spades, mike is a professional band leader and organiser and I think the slightly older lineup adds real class to an event. Much better than some hair gelled kids. Highly recommended! -- Jon H, Las Vegas, NV, 5/6/2012
  • I can't believe we were lucky enough to have a band this great at our wedding reception. The band has such great personality and talent; both musically and in interacting with a crowd. They kept the evening rolling along nicely, and created the perfect fun, party atmosphere for our reception. It's been almost 2 weeks since the reception, and people are still telling me how great the band was and how much they enjoyed them. A great bunch of guys, and Mike is the most professional musician I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I would give them the highest recommendation to anyone having a reception or event that requires good music and a fun atmosphere. -- Jeremy M, Lewisburg, WV, 5/19/2012
  • Heat of the Night, they where great. Had a lot of people at our party compliment me on our choice for the band. Recommend them highly. -- Joyce Y, Boulder City, NV, 12/20/2009
  • IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT WAS A GREAT BAND VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL, WE WILL DEFINITLEY USE THEM AGAIN. GREAT MUSIC AND FUN. -- Martha S, Henderson, NV, 9/19/2009
  • My wedding guests were thrilled to hear all their favorite songs played live! Heat of the Night is a group of truly talented musicians. In addition, they were very accommodating, professional and FUN to work with. All of my guests complimented them and danced happily! They exceeded all my hopes and made my night very special! -- Melissa C, Las Vegas, NV, 5/10/2008
  • they were great and accomodating they were asked to come on later and they did without asking for asking for anything additional. They even performed a couple of more songs for free. -- Frank P, Las Vegas, NV, 7/28/2007
  • The band was excellent, professional, and really kept our party going. Very talented, and easy to work with. I had some reservations about hiring a live band versus a DJ for my party, but I am so glad I chose the band. I would hire them again without a doubt! -- Jennifer M, Las Vegas, NV, 10/13/2007
  • Great preformance! All the members were both very professional and personable. We hope to use them again some time in the future. -- Natalie M, Las Vegas, NV, 2/15/2008
  • The vocalist had an excellent voice, and the audience loved the performance. -- Julie F, Henderson, NV, 12/10/2007
  • Our members loved them and want us to bring them back! -- Becki C, Aztec, NM, 10/18/2008
  • We hired Heat of the Night for our wedding band. Michael and the others did a great job with entertaining our guests!! Our venue liked them as much as we did. Thanks Heat of the Night!! Dan & Corinne -- Corinne B, Moab, UT, 11/3/2007
  • We were thrilled by the performance that Mike Lee gave to our group. People walked up to me during and after the show and said, this guy is goooooood, where did you ever find him. On a scale of 1 to 100, (1= lowest, 100= highest) I would rate Mike Lee at 200. Great singer, very talented, and we will have him back next year and you can take that to the bank. If you can book this talent, sign him up, you'll be very happy you did. Dan Kalkauski, Event Planner Pacific Valves Senior's Group (208) 689-9201 -- Dan K, Laughlin, NV, 4/6/2006
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