The Rupert Duncan Band

• Rupert Duncan - Vocals, Guitar
• Dave Lazar - Bass Guitar
• Ray Schmidt - Drums
• Larry Gromer - Vocals, Lead Guitar
• Ray Elzey - Steel Guitar
• Lisa Bond - Fiddle

2008 RISING STAR AWARD WINNER FOR TOP COUNTRY BAND ON GIGMASTERS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA !!!!!!

Read the feedback listed below from the numerous people who have hired this band to play weddings, parties, & corporate events !

This Country Band has the perfect music for any occasion. Everywhere we play the dance floor is full of excited people having fun !! If you really want to get the party started, then you need this band. We have an excellent steel guitar player and we've just added a fiddle player to our lineup as well. We specialize in country music (Current & classic) , but we have a little something for everybody. We're also known for performing some great rock & roll, southern rock, oldies, and even a blues song or two (all great dance music) !

Take a look at the song list to see the huge variety of music we play !

No event is too big or too small. We just love to perform for people who enjoy great live entertainment. But we're also used to entertaining large crowds as we have hosted many major events over the past few years.

If the people are not dancing and having a good time, then we are not doing our job plain and simple!

About Rupert,

Recently received finalist honors in the (VH1- Save The Music) Song of The Year Songwriting Contest. The song is called "Don't You Love Me Anymore"! Hear the instrumental version here on audio featuring the great fiddle player of "Merle Haggard" & "Dwight Yoakam" !

Recorded two songs in Nashville, Tennessee on an indie record label ( AMI Records).. One of these songs called "Would You Take Me" reached No. 10 on the Independent Country Music Charts. You can hear it here on the audio file.

I am very proud of my 2 originals titled "Its Got To Be Country" & " Hugs And Kisses ". These two songs were produced by my friend Mr. " Ronnie Montrose " ! In case you don't know him Ronnie and his rock band "Montrose" had much success with songs like "Rock Candy" & "Bad Motor Scooter" and featured "Sammy Hagar" on vocals. I love it when we play these songs at a show and people come up and say " who sings that song?". Thats when I just light up with a huge smile and say " We Do " !

About the Band,

Over the past few years "The Rupert Duncan Band" has performed at many major corporate events, rodeo dances, casinos, festivals, fund raisers, private parties, weddings, and a number of benefit performances for a worthy cause.

We are ready, willing, and able to "play for you" ! From little bars to jam packed dance halls. Whatever kind of celebration it is! Lets do it!

We are in the recording studio now doing the final touches on our full length CD of original songs. Its just about done ! PLEASE NOTE : We are based near Sacramento, Ca... We will travel just about anywhere to do a show, however the travel expenses add up quick with a 6 piece band.

• She's Country - Jason Aldean
• Play Something Country - Brooks & Dunn
• Love Don't Live Here Anymore - Lady Antebellum
• The More I Drink - Blake Shelton
• Family Tradition - Hank Jr.
• The Fireman - George Strait
• Your Man - Josh Turner
• A Lot Of Leaving Left To Do - Deirks Bentley
• Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Little Sister - Elvis Presley
• Fast As You - Dwight Yoakam
• Keeper Of The Stars - Tracy Byrd
• He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
• Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• Workin' Man Blues - Merle Haggard
• Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels Band (CDB)
• Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry
• Nothing On But The Radio - Gary Allan
• Walk Soflty On This Heart Of Mine - Kentucky Headhunters
• Don't Close Your Eyes - Keith Whitley
• Hurt So Good - John Mellencamp
• Running Behind - Tracy Lawrence
• Red House - Jimi Hendrix
• Tulsa Time - Don Williams
• Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater Revival
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
• Just Call Me Lonesome - Radney Foster
• Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
• Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
• Whiskey Bent & Hellbound - Hank Jr.
• I Love This Bar - Toby Keith
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• How Forever Feels - Kenny Chesney
• Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley/ Sawer Brown
• The Chair - George Strait
• The Dance - Garth Brooks
• Solitary Man - Neil Diamond
• A Little Less Talk - Toby Keith
• Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
• Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Segar
• The Last Kiss - Frankie W. & The Cavaliers
• Watermelon Crawl - Tracy Byrd
• Good Little Girls - Blue County
• All My X's Live In Texas - George Strait
• It Never Rains In Southern California - Albert Hammond
• Sleep Walk - Santo & Johnny
• Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
• Unwound - George Strait
• Talk To Me Texas - Keith Whitley/Tracy Byrd
• Country State Of Mind - Bocephus / Hank Williams Jr.
• Sing Me Back Home - Merle Haggard
• I Want My Rib Back - Keith Whitley/Kenny Chesney
• Help Me Make It Through The Night - Charlie Pride
• As Good As I Once Was - Toby Kieth
• Tennessee Girl - Sammy Kershaw
• Two of A Kind, Workin On A Full House - Garth Brooks
• Knockin On Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
• Turn The Page - Bob Segar
• Runaway - Del Shannon
• Back When - Tim Mcgraw
• Pop A Top - Alan Jackson/Jim Ed Brown
• Drunker Than Me - Trent Tomlinson
• Good Hearted Woman - Waylon Jennings
• Good Old Boy's (Dukes Of Hazzard theme song) - Waylon Jennings
• They Call Me The Breeze - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
• Barlight - Charlie Robison
• You Never Called Me By My Name - David Alan Coe
• The Ride - David Alan Coe
• Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
• Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
• Swinging Doors/ Medley - Merle Haggard

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

• The Rupert Duncan Band did a phenomenal job playing at my church fundraiser. Rupert was extremely pleasant and cooperative during our phone conversations. The band was on time for their set up and started playing on time. The Rupert Duncan Band went out of their way throughout the evening to be flexible with our schedule and played great music which helped make our event a big success. I highly recommend the Rupert Duncan Band to anyone who is looking for a top notch country band. -- Dave D, Carmichael, CA, 9/12/2009
• Great! We had so much fun and really enjoyed these guys! -- Tavia S, Pilot Hill, CA, 6/20/2009
• The Rupert Duncan Band was fantastic! Thanks for doing everything that you promised. Your musicianship was superb and the crowd had a wonderful time! -- Riki D, Woodside, CA, 6/6/2009
• While searching for a band to play our wedding, we happened upon the Rupert Duncan band on Gigmasters. After seeing them at a local tavern, we were so impressed with their sound and the talent of the band's members that we decided to book them without listening to any other bands. The arrangements for our wedding were very easy to make, as the band was extremely accommodating and professional. When the Rupert Duncan Band started their first song, the dance floor was instantly packed. We knew they were going to be an outstanding alternative to the typical ho-hum DJ, but they completely blew us away by keeping the party going all night. Great job! Robin & Chris -- Robin T, Saint Helena, CA, 9/27/2008
• These guys were amazing!! So professional from the very beginning. Very responsive to phone calls, email messages, etc. They absolutely MADE the party...We had a ROCKING great time the entire night. They wore us all out...Wonderful! I can hardly wait for my next Barn Dance...They will be the first on my list to call. Thanks, Rupert! Ya'll were wonderful!! -- Peggy T, Rutherford, CA, 8/2/2008
• Rupert and his band were fantastic! In the months leading up to our event they were very easy to communicate with and equally professional. On the day of the event, they arrived on time, with professional gear, and rocked our party! They even learned two special request songs that were huge hits. I would recommend The Rupert Duncan Band to anyone. -- Andrew T, Sunriver, OR, 7/27/2008
• They were an absolute knock out! They really exceeded any expectation I had and delivered a first class performance. The crowd woudln't leave and kept asking for more. Rupert kept on playing for the fans. Tom Brown Primus Vineyards -- Tom B, Camino, CA, 7/19/2008
• Everyone at the party made comments on how great the band was! They put on a great show and seemed really engaged in the event. They were great and we really hope to come up to their "neck of the woods" and watch them play again!!! Barbara Johnson -- Barbara J, Saratoga, CA, 6/28/2008
• They were completely wonderful. Tons of fun, and very talented. Everyone is still talking about the party, and when we do it again we will definitely be calling! -- Chrisitna O, Meadow Vista, CA, 6/7/2008
• This feedback is way overdue. Rupert and the boys drove out from the Central Valley to the Pennensula for a party my brother and I were throwing for our Parent's 60th birthdays. Not only were they willing to drive out for the gig, they were there early!! For as haphazard as the format of the party was, Rupert and the guys were totally accomodating to all our needs. "play for a little while until my parents show up", "take a break for a little while so we can give a presentation", "jump back up and keep playin'". No matter what we asked, Rupert and they guys did it with a smile on their face! Oh, did I mention that they were ROCKIN'? Cause they most def were! -- Matthew J, Woodside, CA, 4/19/2008
• Rupert and the band were just what we were looking for, a great blend of country and rock for a diverse crowd at our yearly company "kick off" party. They were there on time ready to go and were very accomodating with song requests. I was very pleased with their performance and was told by many how much they enjoyed the music, Rupert and his boys tore it up!!! I hope we can get them back for next year's event... Thanks again, Dan -- Daniel D, Modesto, CA, 2/3/2008
• These guys are the best! The only day in September that it rained we had an outdoor reception. They had no problem moving all their stuff into the carport and playing. Our reception turned out fabulous and they kept the party going all night long! We had so many guest ask us for their contact info. In fact all of us are trying to come up with a reason to have them back! I cant even think of the words to describe just how wonderful, fun, and professional they are! We love The Rupert Duncan Band and highly recommend them for any event!! -- Krissy H, Red Bluff, CA, 9/22/2007
• The entire band was very accommodating to our needs, adjusting to last minute changes in performance times and allowing us to use their microphones for other entertainers during our annual Base Picnic and Day for Kids event. Although primarily country music was played, their abilities transferred to some 70's and 80's music as well. We will definitely book them in the future for our base-wide events entertainment. Thank you for a job well done. -- Sue G, Marysville, CA, 9/15/2007
• They were great! We had guests that ranged in age from 4years old to 70+ and everyone enjoyed the music! -- Cynthia A, Pleasant Grove, CA, 8/25/2007
• The Rupert Duncan Band was fantastic! From first contact to the end of the party they were accomodating, professional, entertaining and really tons of fun. We were suprised at their strong vocals and willingness to take requests outside their wide range of Country songs. We will be hiring them again at least once a year for our annual party and would recommend them to anyone. We were uneasy hiring a band from the interenet... What a wonderful suprise! It was a very sucessful night. We requested they stay and enjoy themselves, nobody wanted to see them leave (including my 83 year old mother which they sang a special song. Hire them, you will not be disappointed!!! -- Kimberly R, Rio Linda, CA, 8/18/2007
• I would recommend the Rupert Duncan Band for any event. They're the greatest!!!! Rupert is really hot!! Please check them out and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed. I would hire them for a repeat show. -- Rita M, Davis, CA, 2/2/2007

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