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Amber Rae and The Swinging Foxes
Variety Band
Swing Band | 40s Band | See all
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Will travel 3000 miles from Philadelphia
About
This band has everything… Their sound is HEARTFELT to SMOKIN' HOT! From the tasty guitar licks, to the sass and style of singer Amber Rae, to the boom and sizzle of the hottest female drummer around Philadelphia, The Swinging Foxes will have you wanting more and will be just what you are looking for. Our presence and musical style will be the perfect spice to compliment your Wedding, Birthday Party, Business Function, or any occasion you are looking to feature some incredible music.
The Swinging Foxes draw inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1930's and 1940's, the Swing era of jazz and the soulful dance music of early 1950's rhythm and blues to early Rock & Roll. We capture the nostalgic essence of vocal driven music creating a deliberate focus on the bands vocalist Amber Rae. Taking you on a musical journey by blending the sounds of the swingers like Anita O'Day, the soul soothers like Billie Holiday, and the rockers like Ruth Brown. "We're a bit like musical archeologists, digging through recordings of years past and rediscovering beautiful songs", says Rae. Veteran guitarist Andy Buraz then arranges the finds to fit the unique sound of the group.
The Foxes have performed numerous times at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The band has participated in The Berks Jazz Festival for the last four years and has been featured in a variety of other music and arts festivals in the greater Philadelphia area. We also specialize in private events including Fundraisers, Holiday Parties and Anniversary Parties.
We understand how important the details are and that every event we are asked to be apart of is going to have its own special needs. That is why whether you would like a duo, trio, quartet or a larger ensemble; we can tailor our group to your needs. When you consider entertainment for your event, it is important that the musicians are sensitive to your needs, the songs selected, the sound level of the music, and the ability of the musicians and their versatility. If you are looking for a band to be more of a subtle accent we can create that for you. However you may see the day going for your wedding from the cocktail hour, to dinner music, to dancing we can give you a great variety. We are certain we can help you create the perfect mood for your event!
The Swinging Foxes draw inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1930's and 1940's, the Swing era of jazz and the soulful dance music of early 1950's rhythm and blues to early Rock & Roll. We capture the nostalgic essence of vocal driven music creating a deliberate focus on the bands vocalist Amber Rae. Taking you on a musical journey by blending the sounds of the swingers like Anita O'Day, the soul soothers like Billie Holiday, and the rockers like Ruth Brown. "We're a bit like musical archeologists, digging through recordings of years past and rediscovering beautiful songs", says Rae. Veteran guitarist Andy Buraz then arranges the finds to fit the unique sound of the group.
The Foxes have performed numerous times at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The band has participated in The Berks Jazz Festival for the last four years and has been featured in a variety of other music and arts festivals in the greater Philadelphia area. We also specialize in private events including Fundraisers, Holiday Parties and Anniversary Parties.
We understand how important the details are and that every event we are asked to be apart of is going to have its own special needs. That is why whether you would like a duo, trio, quartet or a larger ensemble; we can tailor our group to your needs. When you consider entertainment for your event, it is important that the musicians are sensitive to your needs, the songs selected, the sound level of the music, and the ability of the musicians and their versatility. If you are looking for a band to be more of a subtle accent we can create that for you. However you may see the day going for your wedding from the cocktail hour, to dinner music, to dancing we can give you a great variety. We are certain we can help you create the perfect mood for your event!
- Anniversaries
- Awards Nights
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christmas Parties
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Events
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Halloween Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Luau Parties
- New Year's Eve Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- School Assemblies
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Some Kind of Wonderful Grand Funk Railroad
- Dancing in the Streets Martha and The Vandellas
- Valerie Amy Winehouse
- I Feel Good James Brown
- Can't Get no Satisfaction Rolling Stones
- Honky Tonk Woman Rolling Stones
- Signed,Sealed,Delivered Stevie Wonder
- At Last Etta James
- For Once in my Life Stevie Wonder
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough Marvin Gaye&Tammi Terrell
- Walkin after Midnight Patsy Cline
- Proud Mary Tina Turner
- Baby, I love You Aretha Franklin
- Suzie Q John Fogerty
- Pride and Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Do I Move You Nina Simone
- Heartbreak Hotel Elvis
- I only Have Eyes for You The Flamingos
- Fine and Mellow Billie Holiday
- Black Magic Woman Santana
- Choo Choo Cha Boogie Louis Jordan
- Boogie Woogie Blues Charlie Gracie
- Knock Me a Kiss Louis Jordan
- Ain't Misbehavin Fats Waller
- You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Lou Rawls
- Don't Cry Baby Les Paul&Mary Ford
- One Way Out The Allman Brothers
- Sweet Baby of Mine Ruth Brown
- As Long As I'm Moving Ruth Brown
- No Need to Cry Neko Case
- Fever Peggy Lee
- Dance Me to the End of Love Leonard Cohen
- Crazy Patsy Cline
- Blue Prelude Peggy Lee
- I've Got You Under My Skin Cole Porter
- Call Me Blondie
- I Love Being Here With You Peggy Lee
- What are you doing New Years Eve Frank Loesser
- The Bitter End Tin Bird Choir
- Whipping Post The Allman Brothers
- Don't Go to Strangers Etta Jones
- Why Don't You Do Right Peggy Lee
- You Go To My Head John Frederick Coots
- Take the A-Train Duke Ellington
- Is you Is or Is you Aint My Baby louis Jordan
- All Right Ok You Win Mayme Watts
- Spooky Dusty Springfield
- The Nearness of You Hoagy Carmichael
- Baby It's Cold Outside Frank Loesser
- Basin Street Blues Spencer Williams
- Beginning to See the Light Duke Ellington
- I'm a Woman Peggy Lee
- God Bless the Child Billie Holiday
- My Baby Just Cares for Me Nina Simone
- Comes Love Lew Brown
- Come Rain or Come Shine Johnny Mercer
- Desfinado Antonio Carlos Jobim
- All of Me Duke Ellington
- Devil May Care Harry Warren
- Duke's Place Duke Ellington
- Mood Indigo Duke Ellington
- East of the Sun Brooks Bowman
- Bye Bye Blackbird Ray Henderson
- Honey Suckle Rose Anita O'Day
- Ipanema Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Just Friends John Klenner
- Late Late Show Dakota Staton
- Let's Fall in Love Harold Arlen
- The Look of Love Diana Krall
- Love me or Leave Me Walter Donaldson
- Love for Sale Cole Porter
- Lullaby of Birdland George Shearing
- Mack the Knife Kurt Weill
- Meditation Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Moon Glow Benny Goodman
- My Funny Valentine Richard Rogers
- Night In Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie
- Our Love is Here to Stay George Gershwin
- Route 66 Bobby Troup
- Satin Doll Duke Ellington
- Summertime George Gershwin
- S'wonderful George Gershwin
- Teach me Tonight Gene DePaul
- Twilight Time Buck Ram
- What a Little Moonlight Can Do Harry M.Woods
- 30s Band
- 40s Band
- 50s Band
- Big Band
- Blues Band
- Jazz Band
- Motown Band
- Swing Band
- Variety Band
- Wedding Band
Reviews (10)
Cocktail Party
in Reading, PA
on 11/04/2011
"It was such a pleasure having The Swinging Foxes perform at our recent party.The band really knew how to read the crowd and knew exactly what to play based on the energy in the room.They set the tone perfectly and by the end the party was hoppin! It was so nice to feel relaxed as the host and feel confident that the band was maintaining the flow of the party.We were so impressed.Their performance was like a musical journey that combined swinging arrangements and tight rhythms from standards right up to contemporary songs.The group as a whole was especially accommodating, professional and quite entertaining as our guests thoroughly enjoyed. We Loved them!
-Jeff
"
- Jeff M.
Private Party
in Devon, PA
on 05/30/2012
"Amber Rae and The Swinging Foxes were a hit at The Ladies' Day Tea at The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair! So talented, courteous and an absolute pleasure! I can't wait to engage them again for my next party!"
- Jen M.
Wedding Reception
in New Hope, PA
on 02/12/2012
"Absolutely THE BEST Jazz band in the Tri-State area, if not the world. All of our guests raved about them. They not only played all of the songs we love from their catalog but a few diddys that they learned at our request. Even threw in a special surprise song knowing what huge Muppet fans we are. Amber, Andy, Ellen and the other members of The Swinging Foxes helped to make our wedding day more perfect then we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much!!!!
Love Mike and Michelle Partyka."
- Michael P.
Festival
in North East, MD
on 07/21/2012
"Great experience with Amber Rae & The Swinging Foxes! Their look and sound worked great with our wine festival. Our vendors and attendees were very pleased!"
- Deidre G.
Country Club Event
in York, PA
on 08/17/2012
"Amber Rae and the Swing Foxes were a great fit for our event! Thank you!"
- Wendy O.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Glen Burnie, MD
on 03/17/2012
""Hats off to Amber Rae and The Swinging Foxes for a job well done." Finding the music genre and band for the 80th Birthday Man's good old days was the task at hand. Gigmasters made that job easy. There were over 100 guests of varied ages attending the Gala event. During the party and even several weeks later many of the guests have complimented me on my selection of the band.
Sincerely,
The Youngs "
- Joy C.
Fundraiser
in Philadelphia, PA
on 03/09/2013
"Amber Rae & The Swinging Foxes were both a delight to work with and gave an outstanding performance. We hired them to entertain at a large school event (evening, parents) and they were a hit! I only wish we'd been able to have them start earlier and play longer. A few people have inquired about the "fabulous band," and I hope some of our guests will consider hiring them for their own events. Amber is wonderful to work with - professional, organized and responsible. Everyone in the band arrived on time, and set-up and breakdown seem to be effortless. Would definitely recommend!"
- Emily M.
Wedding Reception
in Alexandria, VA
on 09/09/2012
"The band was absolutely phenomenol. They were very accomodating with our requests and our budget. My husband and I prepared a dance for our song and the band was able to make on the fly adjustments to ensure we were able to complete our routine. Something you'd never get with a DJ. It was perfect! Everyone loved the music and we continue to get compliments even months after the wedding. Amber Rae has an amazing voice and their sweet jazz was perfect for our outdoor wedding. Many of the guests, young and old, took advantage of the timeless music and really enjoyed dancing. I couldn't have asked for a better performer. I highly recommend them for any occasion."
- Hannah S.
Commitment Ceremony
in Bangor, PA
on 09/01/2012
"I was very pleased with your performance. Everyone enjoyed listening to you. Thank you!"
- Jody R.
Event
in Carlisle, PA
on 03/01/2013
"We really enjoyed the Swinging Foxes' performance at our event. They were very accommodating to our club needs. Members commented on their sound throughout the night. Each individual musician was complimented by various attendees. We would definitely recommend them to a friend and consider inviting them back for another event. "
- Michelle W.
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Learn moreIn addition to Philadelphia, Amber Rae and The Swinging Foxes will also travel to Langhorne, Trevose, Bensalem, Bryn Athyn, Feasterville Trevose, Huntingdon Valley, Beverly, Croydon, Holland, Abington, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Levittown, Riverside, Riverton, Bristol, Elkins Park, Hatboro, Palmyra, Richboro, Warminster, Willow Grove, Wyncote, Burlington, Glenside, Willingboro, Dresher, Fairless Hills, Horsham, Moorestown and many other locations in and around the Philadelphia area.
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