Bodkin Big Band

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Location:
Canton, Ohio
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Canton.
Pay Range:
$400-$2500 per event
Member Since:
2006
Primary Category:
Big Band
Additional Categories:
Orchestra
Genre:
40's Hits, Big Band, Broadway, Jazz, Latin
Influences:
Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Chuck Mangione, Arturo Sandoval, Average White Band, Etta James, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Estefan, and many others

Group Members

  • Liz Young, Kris Carr, Megan Noretto & Samantha Fox - Sax, clarinet, & flute
  • Andy Loess, Cathy Schoeppner, Lindy Watson - Trumpet & flugelhorn
  • Nancy Smith & Dave Bridenstine - Trumpet & flugelhorn
  • Denny Smith, Tom Smith, Tim Robinson & Jim Rowe - Trombone
  • Gabby Jordan - Bass
  • Jim Hannah - Keyboard
  • Denny Rapp & Rick Seivert - Drums & percussion
  • Jeff & Debbie Bodkin - Directors & woodwinds
  • Melissa Reahm - Vocalists

Description

The Bodkin Big Band is a 20-piece jazz/big band featuring music of every genre from 40's swing all the way through today. We can perform any type of music including latin, Broadway, jazz, swing, and many more. We feature a full saxophone section with every player capable of doubling on other woodwinds, 5 trumpets and 4 trombones, full rhythm section, and both a male and female vocalist. Our group is perfect for parties, corporate events, wedding receptions, concerts, and anytime you need music to help set the mood of your event. Our vocalists can serve as the emcee for your party or event and we can tailor our performance to fit your needs by helping you choose the perfect music for your event.

Song List

  • A Night in Havana
  • Acha
  • After You've Gone
  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  • All of Me
  • Almost Like Being in Love
  • America the Beautiful
  • American Patrol
  • And the Angels Sing
  • Anything Goes
  • April in Paris
  • At Last
  • Autumn in New York
  • Avalon
  • Ballin' the Jack
  • Beer Barrel Polka
  • Begin the Beguine
  • Best of Gloria Estefan
  • Beyond the Blue Horizon
  • Blue Moon
  • Blue Rondo a la Turk
  • Bohemian Rhapsody
  • Boogie Woogie Bugle boy
  • Brazil
  • Bugle Call Rag
  • Channel One Suite
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
  • Closely Dancing
  • Come Rain or Come Shine
  • Cute
  • Deco Drive
  • Don't be that Way
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore
  • Embraceable You
  • Entertainer
  • Feels so Good
  • Fly me to the Moon
  • Groove
  • Harlem Nocturne
  • How High the Moon
  • I Left my Heart in San Fransisco
  • In the Mood
  • It Don't Mean a Thing
  • I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo
  • Jetsons Theme
  • Just a Closer Walk
  • Just the Two of Us
  • KC & the Sunshine Band
  • Killer Joe
  • King of the Timbales
  • Lassus Trombone
  • Let's Fall in Love
  • Like it was Before
  • Linus and Lucy
  • Lisette
  • Little Brown Jug
  • Livin' la Vida Loca
  • Mack the Knife
  • Magic Trumpet
  • Man I Love
  • Mancini
  • Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
  • Mission: Impossible Theme
  • Moanin'
  • Moonlight Serenade
  • Music of my Heart
  • My Funny Valentine
  • Nearness of You
  • Night Train
  • Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
  • Opus One
  • Pajama Game
  • Pennsylvania 6-5000
  • Pick up the Pieces
  • Prelude to a Kiss
  • Rhapsody in Blue
  • Salute to Benny Goodman
  • Sandunga
  • Saxes with Attitude
  • Send in the Clowns
  • Sentimental Journey
  • Serenata
  • Silhouette
  • So in Love
  • So what's New
  • Someone to Watch Over Me
  • Sonnet for Trumpet
  • Sophisticated Lady
  • Star Spangled Banner
  • Stompin at the Savoy
  • Stormy Weather
  • String of Pearls
  • Summertime
  • Sweet Georgia Brown
  • Swingtime in the Rockies
  • Symphony in Riffs
  • Take the A Train
  • Tenor Madness
  • These Foolish Things
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me
  • Tijuana Taxi
  • Time for Love
  • Tribute to Miller
  • Tribute to the Duke
  • Tuxedo Junction
  • When I Fall in Love
  • Witchcraft
  • Woochopper's Ball
  • Ya Gotta Try...Harder
  • YMCA
  • You Made Me Love You

Available For:

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

Feedback

  • The Bodkin Band was wonderful!!! The song choices were perfect for the event. The band obviously enjoys playing and the auduence thoroughly enjoyed the music. A lot of toe tapping, hand waving and head nodding was going on. The experience couldn't have been better! -- Jean S, Massillon, OH, 8/13/2008
  • I have received so many compliments from my wedding guests concernng Bodkin Big Band. The sound was excellent and exactly what I dreamed of for my wedding reception. They were wonderful to work with and I would recommend the band to anyone! Thank you for making my reception wonderful! -- Jessica O, Beaver Falls, PA, 6/28/2008
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Upcoming Appearances

  • Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • 8:00PM - 2010 Celebration Kick Off Dinner and Dance
  • Canton, OH

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, August 08, 2009
  • 7:00PM - Family, Friends and Fireworks - HOF Celebration
  • Canton, OH
  • Saturday, May 30, 2009
  • 5:00PM - Executive Catering
  • Canton, OH
  • Saturday, February 14, 2009
  • 6:30PM - Lolli's Restaurant
  • Canton, OH
  • Saturday, September 27, 2008
  • 6:30PM - Fundraiser
  • Punxsutawney, PA
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008
  • 6:30PM - Private Party
  • Massillon, OH
  • Saturday, June 28, 2008
  • 1:30PM - Wedding
  • Beaver Falls, PA
  • Friday, December 07, 2007
  • 7:00PM - Aurora Inn - private party
  • Aurora, OH
  • Friday, October 19, 2007
  • 7:00PM - Penn State - private party
  • Kensington, PA
  • Saturday, September 01, 2007
  • 5:30PM - Wilmot Wilderness Center
  • Wilmot, OH
  • Saturday, May 05, 2007
  • 6:00PM - Dover Fairgrounds - private party
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