Essex

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Location:
Sacramento, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Sacramento.
Pay Range:
$1500-$10000 per event
Member Since:
2004
Primary Category:
Dance Cover Band
Additional Categories:
Live Band
Genre:
80's Hits, 90's Hits, Dance, Disco, Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B, Rock, Top 40, Variety
Influences:
Specializing in 70's, 80's & 90's Rock, Funk, Pop, and Modern Dance Music.

Group Members

  • Stuart Moore - Vocals, keyboards
  • Paul Zinn - Bass, Trumpet, Vocals
  • Barbara Mason - Backup Vocals/Percussion
  • Don Schwarz - Lead Guitar
  • Nick Auriemmo - Drums, vocals
  • Grace Sauser - Lead Vocals

Description

ESSEX (pronounced SX) has been called the most entertaining band in the Sacramento area and our client testimonials prove it. With star quality male and female vocalists, the most talented musicians and supporting vocalists, and a full and exciting professional sound, ESSEX delivers on a highly consistent basis with the versatility and grace you'd expect from a world class entertainment act. ESSEX plays everything 100% live - no tracks!

No event too large or too small. Advanced choreography, lighting, professional DJ services, and the most memorable experiences -- all provided at the most surprisingly affordable price!

We'll tailor options to fit your specific needs, and work hard to fit within your budget. And we can always go bigger, if you wish, and offer additional musicians to provide the most expressive effect.

So contact us today for your personalized quote and be sure to ask for our website to see what so many clients have said about us. The deeper you look, the better we look. ... So let's get this party started!

Song List

  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
  • Let's Get It Started (2004) - Black Eyed Peas
  • What I Got (1996) - Sublime
  • Hey Ya (2003) - Outkast
  • Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  • Play That Funky Music (1976) - Wild Cherry
  • Mony Mony (1987) - Billy Idol
  • Billie Jean (1982) - Michael Jackson
  • I Will Survive (1979) - Gloria Gaynor
  • Basketcase (1994) - Green Day
  • September - Earth
  • Love Shack (1989) - B-52s
  • This Love (2007) - Maroon 5
  • Bust a Move (1989) - Young MC
  • Hit Me - Best Shot (1980) - Pat Benatar
  • Funkytown (1980) - Lipps
  • I Love Rock N Roll (1981) - Joan Jett
  • The Milkshake Song (2003) - Kelis
  • Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
  • Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
  • Killing Me Softly (1996) - Fugees
  • To Be Real - Pointer Sisters
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • Bad Girls - Donna Summers
  • My Prerogative (1989) - Bobby Brown
  • We Are Family (1995) - Sister Sledge
  • Long Train Running (1973) - Doobie Brothers
  • Brick House (1977) - Commodores
  • Boogie Oogie Oogie (1978) - Taste of Honey
  • Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
  • Groove is in the Heart (1990) - Deelite
  • Shook Me (1980) - AC/DC
  • At Last (1961) - Etta James
  • Twist and Shout (1963) - The Beatles
  • La Bamba (1958) - Richie Valens
  • Unforgettable (1991) - Natalie Cole
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • What I Like About You (1980) - The Romantics
  • Baby Got Back (1992) - Sir Mix A lot
  • Living on a Prayer (1986) - Bon Jovi
  • Crazy in Love (2003) - Beyonce
  • Hips Don’t Lie (2006) - Shakira w/Wyclef
  • Hot in Here (2002) - Nelly
  • My Humps (2005) - Black Eyed Peas
  • Sweet Home Alabama (1976) - Lynyrd Skynard
  • Don’t Ya (2005) - Pussycat Dolls
  • Get Down Tonight (1975) - KC and the Sunshine Band
  • Le Freak (1978) - Chic
  • Ladies Night (1979) - Kool and the Gang
  • Good Times (1979) - Chic
  • Santeria (1996) - Sublime
  • Friends in Low Places (1990) - Garth Brooks
  • Before He Cheats (2006) - Carrie Underwood
  • Brown Eyed Girl (1967) - Van Morrison
  • Folsom Prison Blues (1956) - Johnny Cash
  • Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
  • Holiday - Madonna
  • Give it to Me Baby - Rick James
  • Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
  • Dancing Queen - Abba
  • Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
  • Oye Como Va - Santana
  • One Love - Bob Marley
  • Never There - Cake
  • I wanna be your lover - Prince
  • 1999 - Prince
  • Erotic City - Prince
  • American Boy (2009) - Estelle feat. Jay-Z
  • We Got the Beat - The Go-Gos
  • Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
  • Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
  • I Touch Myself - Divynyls

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Weddings

Feedback

  • I enjoyed Essex tremendously. They have a lot of energy and the singing was absoutly by the female leads. They were super easy to work with and very friendly. -- Renee P, Stockton, CA, 12/12/2008
  • Essex was recommended to me by a family friend and I could not be more happy that I booked them for my wedding. Grace was awesome during all of the pre-event planning and made me feel very comfortable with everything. There really aren't enough good words to describe how their performance was during the reception. All of my guests raved about them, and the floor was packed until the very end of the night. The show was high energy and very entertaining. I loved every single sing they played, and if I ever need a live band again Essex will be my first choice. Thanks for an awesome night!!!! -- Jamie G, Sacramento, CA, 9/20/2008
  • We booked Essex for our Wedding in Tahoe in September and they were totally awesome! From the time we booked them, they were very easy to work with and responded quickly to any questions or requests that we had. We received several compliments on the band during and after the wedding and several of our guests asked for their contact information. I highly recommend booking Essex for your events. They were fun, sounded GREAT, were reliable and really got our party going! -- Melissa S, Incline Village, NV, 9/23/2007
  • Essex put on a Stellar show! This band kept our party dancing all night, their energy level and enthusiasm was contagious to our family and friends. From the opening song to the last late night groove, every member of Essex put in their very best performance. We couldn't have asked for a more entertaining, fun and easy to work with group. Thanks Essex band, John and Mary Stanfield -- John S, Lee Vining, CA, 8/18/2007
  • Essex was excellent and was as good as bigger name cover bands like the Cheeseballs and Tainted love. People at our party raved about them. A score of 10 doesn't justify how good they really were. I would hire them in a heart beat anytime. I also liked being able to arrange the music list in the order I wanted.. Thanks again.. -- Scott L, Placerville, CA, 8/14/2005
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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, December 12, 2009
  • 8:00PM - Serrano Country Club
  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Doubletree Hotel - New Year's Eve
  • Sacramento, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, October 30, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Strikes - Elk Grove Halloween Show
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • Friday, October 16, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Strikes Entertainment Center - Rocklin
  • Rocklin, CA
  • Saturday, July 18, 2009
  • 8:00PM - Community Event
  • Auburn, CA
  • Saturday, June 27, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Coach's inside Strikes - Rocklin
  • Rocklin, CA
  • Friday, June 12, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Rocklin Community Park
  • Rocklin, CA
  • Saturday, June 06, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Celebration
  • Pleasant Grove, CA
  • Saturday, May 16, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Coach's inside Strikes - Elk Grove
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • Saturday, April 04, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Elk Grove Sports Bar
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • Friday, April 03, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Elk Grove Sports Bar
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • Friday, January 16, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Louie's Cocktail Lounge
  • Sacramento, CA
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