Let The R Factor formerly Rupert's Orchestra be your choice for the perfect Variety Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. The R Factor formerly Rupert's Orchestra will travel up to 3000 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Minneapolis, MN.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Saint Paul, Arden Hills, Hopkins, Mendota, Plymouth, Bloomington, Mendota Heights, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Osseo, South Saint Paul, Wayzata, Circle Pines, Inver Grove Heights, Champlin, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Crystal Bay, Long Lake, Newport, Savage, Willernie, Excelsior, Hamel, Saint Paul Park, Dayton, Hugo.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Variety Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Big Band, Cover Band, Live Band, Swing Band
GENRE:
40's Hits, 50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, Big Band, Country, Disco, Motown, R&B, Rock, Swing, Top 40
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1983
PAY RANGE:
$3500-$15000 per event
INFLUENCES:
SINATRA, EARTH WIND & FIRE, TEMPTATIONS, 4 TOPS, WHITNEY, DARRIN, SMOKEY, M JACKSON, AL JAREAU, STRIESAND, NAT & NATALIE COLE, CELINE, PRINCE, TINA, SAMMY DAVIS, ARETHA, BENNETT, CONNICK, SLY, DUKE ELLINGTON, SANTANA, KOOL & GANG, BETTE, DIANA
DESCRIPTION:
Create a memorable social or corporate event with experienced professional entertainers who cater to every musical detail. Enjoy the remarkable voices of our Six Lead Singers and Ten piece band.
This group consists of 6 to 16 musicians (Male & Female in Tuxes / Gowns) performs every week at Weddings, Special Events, Fundraisers, Corporate & Private Events throughout the Midwest, and is in high demand on the entertainment scene, performing for numerous events throughout the United States. This heavy performance schedule assures our Clients a product that is well rehearsed and extremely polished. The group comes with Sound, Lights, Production and Road Crew - totally self contained. Our song list contains over 500 songs for you to choose from - YOU PICK THE SONGS AND DESIGN YOUR SPECIAL EVENT with CD's during the breaks (yours or ours) for non stop music - YOU and your guests will DANCE and SING all night long. THE GROUP IS VERY PROFESSIONAL!!! Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Percussion and 2 to 6 lead singers. The group goes out as a 6 to 16 piece band. You will be personally working with our Musical Director.
GROUP MEMBERS:
Neal Thorgrimson - Guitar
Jeff Fawbush - Tenor Sax
Mark Lickteig - Vocals
Brad Broenen - Keys
Brandon Commodore - Drums
Art Haynes - Bass
Lynn Stonehocker - Violin
Scott Anderson - Alto Sax
Emil Campbell - Vocals
Aimee Fischer - Vocals
SONG LIST:
Ain't To Proud To Beg - The Temptations
At Last - Etta James
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Sister Sledge
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Dancin' Queen - Abba
Electrick Slide Boogie - Marcia Griffiths
Forplay Longtime Runnin - Boston
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Good Times - Chic
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
Hava Nagila - Traditional (Hassidic)
Heart Breaker - Pat Bennitar
I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly
I Can't Go For That - Hall & Oates
I Fell Good - James Brown
I Feel For You - Chaka Kahn
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Jump Jive & Wail - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Lady Marmalade - Patty Labelle
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Long Train Runnin - The Doobie Brothers
Mack The Knife - Frank Sinatra
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Girl - The Temptations
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklyn
No Ordinary Love - Sade
Our Love Is Here To Stay - Natalie Cole
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
Purple Rain - Prince
Shook Me All Night Long - AC / DC
Smooth - Santana
Someday We'll Be Together - The Supremes
Twist & Shout - The Isley Brothers
That's The Way Of The World - Earth Wind & Fire
Walk This Way - Aerosmith
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Word Up - Cameo
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Crocker
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - The Righteous Brothers
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
9:00PM - Redstone America Grill
Eden Prarie, MN
PAST APPEARANCES:
Thursday, June 26, 2008
7:00PM - Santorini
Golden Valley, MN
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
12:30PM - ?? Mpls Womens Club Or Depot - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday, June 19, 2008
9:00PM - Redstone American Grill
Eden Prairie, MN
Saturday, April 05, 2008
7:30PM - University Club
Saint Paul, MN
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
9:00PM - Redstone
Eden Prairie, MN
Friday, March 28, 2008
8:30PM - The Narrows
Navarre, MN
Thursday, March 27, 2008
9:30PM - GLUEKS
Minneapolis, MN
Please note, in addition to Minneapolis, The R Factor formerly Rupert's Orchestra also serves the surrounding towns of Saint Paul, Arden Hills, Hopkins, Mendota, Plymouth, Bloomington, Mendota Heights, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Osseo, South Saint Paul, Wayzata, Circle Pines, Inver Grove Heights, Champlin, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Crystal Bay, Long Lake, Newport, Savage, Willernie, Excelsior, Hamel, Saint Paul Park, Dayton, Hugo and many other locations in and around the Minneapolis area.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008