Dave Weld And The Imperial Flames

Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, an authentic blues band with versatile talent, variety, and a cohesive show that includes original driving blues, Motown, Oldies, Jazz standards, Classic Rock, Soul and ballads. The originals are classic in nature, the standards are revitalized with striking three part vocal harmony, four vocal stylists, including Rami winner Monica Myhre, authentic tenor sax from a legend, passionate guitar schooled from the masters, and tight, rock solid rythm section.

From cafe, to bistro(Katerina's) to festival (Chicago Blues fest), to club (Buddy Guy's new Legends), to the Palmer House, the Drake Hotel, the Meridien Hotel (Paris), private party, weddings, funeral/wakes, Canada, Japan, Spain, Holland, Caribbean, Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, England, North, South, East and West in the USA. Here is what the say about Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames:

"We along with our guest are thrilled to see the interaction you have with the audience...your performances have set the standard for consistency, quality and entertainment...your flexibility demonstrates your dependability....Jacques D'Rovencourt, Director of Food and Beverage, The Palmer House Hilton

"You guys are great, fantastic, I loved it!!.....Bonnie Raitt

"Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames were excellent, particularly Dave Weld, who came offstage to play and give individual attention...myclients have commented how great the band played!"....Vivian Liddell, Area Sales Director, Le Meridien Hotel

"On behalf of House of Blues-Chicago, we highly recommend Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames for venue bookings thanks to there consistently high level of talent, dedication, and cooperation........Virginia Jones, House of Blues, Chicago

"Using a metal slide, the guitarist draws on lessons from the great JB Hutto and makes his emanations of power and energy ever so purposeful".........Frank-John Hadly, Downbeat Magazine September, 2010

"this is a killer veteran all-star, real deal Chicago blues band at its house rockin' best... one of the hardest working, longest running, and most talented, cohesive, Chicago blues bands around".......Kevin Johnson, Delmark records, Aug 2010

"Dave Weld is one of the friendliest, easiest guys in the music business to work with...never seen a crowd the didn't love him..he put together a peformance that was exactly tailored to the event... I would recommend him highly...an evening with Dave Weld is an evening well spent.....Lois Roewade , EventMakers

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

• Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames played for our annual Dinner & Dance on 2/5/11. It was an absolutely positive experience from beginning to end. I've been arranging this event for the past 10 years and Dave was by far the easiest, most enjoyable person to work with. We communicated early and often leading up to the event. The group was there early, set up quickly and were ready to play on schedule. Then, what a great show! True musician's who know their craft. They definitely know how to please a crowd. Very entertaining and great music. I would defintely recommend and hire again. You won't be sorry!! -- Jim S, Ottawa, IL, 2/5/2011
• Absolutely fantastic blues band!!! Top notch. Totally professional, reliable, and accommodating. We can't wait to have them play for us again. Every member of the band is talented enough to be a headliner in their own right. They can rock out a large venue, but we had them for a small private fundraiser, and they adjusted perfectly with easy background during cocktail hour, then after dinner fantastic riffs and vocals. And unlike prior bands, they tuned into the needs of the crowd. They'd be perfect for a wedding, block party, blues fest, restaurant/bar, any venue because they're GOOD and they CARE about the audience, and as a result the music is FANTASTIC! -- John C, Wheaton, IL, 11/19/2011

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