33rd Street Band, Llc

• Ben Anderson - Drums
• Jon Doorlag - Guitar
• Joe Davis - Sax & vocals
• Mark Patrie - Trombone & vocals
• Chris Rysenga - Trumpet & flugelhorn
• Steve VerMeulen - Bass
• Rich Doll - Keyboard & vocals

33rd Street Band, LLC, is a diverse group of seasoned musicians who share a love of the timeless music of the great horn bands. Each member brings his unique background to the music to make a unified wall of sound, creating fantastic big horn rock and roll excitement!

The band's founder Steve VerMeulen (tall guy in center of pic) envisioned a big showband with a 'killer horn section' to play the music of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Lighthouse, The Blues Brothers, Etc. In early 2003 the band came together in the basement of Steve's house, located off of 33rd Street. The band also rehearsed for a while at a former member's house on another 33rd Street. This coincidence, plus the fact that all of this great music was oiginally recorded on 33 rpm vinyl made the name an easy choice.

33rd Street Band has extensively toured the region playing Festivals, corporate events, nightclubs and private parties. We occasionally team up with the acclaimed Blues Brothers impersonators, the Soul Men of Cleveland, Ohio, to authentically recreate the Blues Bros. phenomenon.

Now located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan the 33rd Street Band LLC is smokin' hot and ready to make your event memorable!

Here's what "Blues News" had to say about 33rd Street Band: Kalamazoo Blues Festival July 6-8 2006 Another horn driven band is the 33rd Street Band. Lead by trombonist Mark Patrie, the 33rd Street Band had a secret weapon for today's show. The Soul Men are a Cleveland based Blues Brothers tribute act who won the crowd with their antics. Backed by the extremely tight band, the Soul Men brought back all the great songs by Jake and Elwood Blues such as Hey Bartender, Minnie the Moocher, Soul Man and of course, Rubber Biscuit. From the black suits to the knuckle tattoos, these guys were great. Leading the crowd in song and dance, the 33rd Street Band and the Soul Men were a fun-filled treat.

Please note: Due to overwhelming response...we request...PLEASE BOOK EARLY!!! Our calendar fills up fast.

• Beginnings - Chicago
• Saturday in the Park - Chicago
• South California Purples - Chicago
• I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know - Blood Sweat & Tears
• Smooth - Santana
• Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel
• I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
• Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Hold On/Midnight Hour/Knock on Wood medley - Wilson Pickett
• Sweet Home Chicago
• Gimme Some Lovin' - Blues Brothers
• Vehicle - The Ides of March
• Go Down Gamblin' - Blood Sweat & Tears
• Mighty Big Shoes to Fill - Priscilla Price
• Them From Peter Gunn - Blues Brothers
• From the Bottom - The Chipps
• Hey Bartender - Blues Brothers
• I'm a Man - Chicago
• Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is - Chicago
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• The Letter - Joe Cocker
• One Fine Morning - Lighthouse
• Black Magic Woman - Santana
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• Colour My world - Chicago
• Make Me Smile - Chicago

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, 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, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 33rd Street Band professionalism, accommodation, and talent was above and beyond our expectations. They were great to work with and really went the extra mile to make sure that everyone was not only satisfied but happy, all while having a great time. I would recommend this band to anyone and will certainly keep them in mind for future gigs. I do not have a single negative thing I can think of if I HAD to~ Thanks!!! -- Teresa S, Glen Arbor, MI, 10/4/2008
• We couldn't have had a more enjoyable, fulfilling experience with the 33rd Street Band. They were on time, professional, courteous, and followed up on every commitment they made. Best of all, they were great entertainers, and our guests loved them! I would hire them again in a heartbeat. -- Shana S, Grand Rapids, MI, 7/27/2008
• 33rd street band was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our guests really enjoyed the music. I would recommend them for any event and age group. -- Tomiann A, Kalamazoo, MI, 7/12/2008
• I hired 33rd Street Band for a surprise 50th birthday party for my wife at the Plymouth Country Club located in Plymouth, Indiana. Chris was a great guy to work with. The bands song list is awesome and the talent of all musicians is incredible. They even took the time to learn my wifes' favorite song, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" by the Hollies. Not only was I impressed by the talent of this group, but everyone in attendence was too. I had endless compliments for doing such a great job in hiring this band. Our club president was in attendence and he said we need to have these guys back for our annual Luau Party. I know I will definetely hire this talented group for my next party. I just wish it was sooner than later. I already contacted 33rd Street Band and requested to be put on their mailing list for future gigs thay have scheduled. Thanks again. Don E. Green II Plymouth, IN -- Don G, Plymouth, IN, 12/15/2006
• 33rd Street Band played at our wedding. They were very easy to work with and so much fun! They were even willing to learn a few songs for our special dances! After the first song we overheard people saying "wow - they are going to be good!" They kept people on the dance floor all night! Lots of comments were that they were personable and interactive with the dancing crowd and some people asked for their information to possibly book them for future events. The energy and enthusiasm the band exhibited throughout our reception really impacted our guests - everyone had a blast! I highly recommend this band if you want to dance and have fun! -- Katie S, South Bend, IN, 4/25/2009

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