The R Factor formerly Rupert's Orchestra

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This performer is rated 1.0 stars
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Minneapolis.
Pay Range:
$3500-$15000 per event
Member Since:
2003
Primary Category:
Variety Band
Additional Categories:
Cover Band
Genre:
40's Hits, 50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, Big Band, Classic Rock, Country, Dance, Disco, Funk, R&B, Rock, Swing, Top 40, Variety
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

Group Members

  • Neal Thorgrimson - Guitar
  • Jeff Fawbush - Tenor Sax
  • Mark Lickteig - Vocals
  • Brad Broenen - Keys
  • Craig Dion - Drums
  • Art Haynes - Bass
  • Kimberly Michaels - Vocals
  • Scott Anderson - Alto Sax
  • Emil Campbell - Vocals
  • Aimee Fischer - Vocals

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.

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
  • What A Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong
  • Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns & Roses
  • The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • Happy Together - The Turtles
  • The Rose - Bette Midler
  • Man I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
  • I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
  • New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
  • September - Earth Wind & Fire
  • Shout - LLoyd Williams
  • Kiss - Prince
  • Funkytown - Lipps Inc.
  • Polka Medley - Various Artist
  • Jewish Medley - Various Artist
  • Shake Shake Shake Your Booty - KC & The Sunshine Band
  • Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
  • All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
  • ABC - Jackson 5
  • Almost Like Being In Love - Natalie Cole
  • Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Conga - Miami Sound Machine
  • Disco Inferno - The Tramps
  • Electric Slide - Marcia Griffiths
  • Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Hava Nagila - Traditional
  • How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Marvin Gaye
  • I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
  • In The Mood - Glen Miller
  • Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • Jump - Van Halen
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  • Staying Alive - The Bee Gees
  • Stop In The Name Of Love - The Suprems
  • Superfreak - Rick James
  • Superstition - Stevie Wonder
  • That's Amore' - Dean Martin
  • The Bird - The Time
  • This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
  • Thriller - Michael Jackson
  • True Companion - Marc Cohn
  • When A Man Loves A Woman - Michael Bolton
  • Wild Nights - John Mellencamp
  • Y.M.C.A. - Village People
  • You Keep Me Hangin On - The Supremes

Available For:

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, 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, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Thursday, January 01, 2009
  • 12:00PM - Santorini
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Sunday, November 02, 2008
  • 9:00PM - Santorini
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • 9:30PM - Redstone American Griil
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2008
  • 9:00PM - Redstone America Grill
  • Eden Prarie, MN
  • Thursday, June 26, 2008
  • 7:00PM - Santorini
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • Tuesday, June 24, 2008
  • 12:30PM - Corporate Function
  • 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
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