Mike Hudson and Invitation

• Mike Hudson - Leader , Vocals, Drummer
• Howard Shinedling - Bass , Band Manager
• Chris Tune - Trombone
• Howard Solomon - Piano
• Roger Brooks - Drums
• .Pat Chartrand - Sax and Flute
• Ray Zepeda - Saxes
• Hal Willis - Trumpet

(FLASH) WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE NEW YEARS EVE. We have selected dates in December available for your function The Mike Hudson Band is one of the best and most experienced wedding bands and Frank Sinatra Tribute acts available today, check out our song bites,. Mike is one of the greatest big band singers in the country , When you hear Mike sing you will think you are listening to Frank Sinatra, Mike sings in several languages. (Invitation) has appeared all over Southern California, Las Vegas, and Laughlon Nevada, Whatever your budget we have a group that will fit your needs. If your looking for A wedding singer ,Music for your corporate function, performing arts venue or a party in your home or back yard, Mike and his band can do it and do it better then anyone else.

Gigmasters,Inc. announced the Rising Star Award Winners for outstanding achievement in live music and event entertainment booking for the year 2008.. The Mike Hudson orchestra "Invitation" has received this prestigious Raising Star award Two years in a row, 2007 and 2008 and is the number one Frank Sinatra tribute band for all of North America for the year 2008

(Invitation) can fill your needs with a Trio, Quartet, Quintet, or 8 piece show band that is a little band with the big band sound of the Swing era.

You may have been lucky enough to hear this outstanding group at Bally's ,The Imperial Palace,The Tropicana Hotel or the Lady Luck Casino in Las Vegas,The Riverside Hotel in Laughlon, Harrah's Rencon Casino for Radio Station KLAC,Fabulous 690 , Whittier Performing Arts Center?s Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Simons , Ports Of Call Dance Club. Or perhaps you have enjoyed Mike and the band at the Muckenthaller Performing Arts Center in Fullerton CA., Palm Springs Air Museum, The Fullerton Friends of Jazz. Torrance Marriott Hotel, , Braemar Country Club, Orange County Fair, Steamers Jazz Club.or at the Casino on Catalina Island.

If your need for live music is Easy Listening, Big Band, Swing or light rock performed by marvelous musicians and a remarkable singer ,Contact Gigmasters today.

• This is A partial list of our tunes
• Deed I Do
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore
• For Sentimental Reasons
• I'll never Smile Again
• In The Mood - Glen Miller
• New York New York - Frank Sinatra
• Makin Whoopee
• Got The World On A String
• Most Requests Answered
• Tuxedo Junction - Glen Miller
• Misty
• San Francisco - Tony Bennett
• All Of Me
• Jersey Bounce
• Havah Nagilah
• All My Ex's Live In TExas
• Proud Mary
• Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
• Meditation
• Yellow Days
• Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
• Moon River
• Funny Valintine
• Sabor A Mi
• Brazil
• Besame Mucho
• Spanish Eyes
• More - Sinatra
• Watch What Happens
• The Girl From Ipanema
• Cherry Pink
• Anniversary Waltz
• Polka
• Chicago
• Foggy Day - Sinatra
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Sinatra
• Invitation
• Lady Is A Tramp - Sinatra
• My Way - Elvis
• Kansas City - Bobby Daren
• Dolphin Street
• Getting Sentamental over you
• Moonlight Serenade - Miller
• When I Fall In Love
• Memory
• Summer Wind - Sinatra
• Canadian Sunset
• Satin Doll
• Emily - Henry Mancini
• Fascination
• Unforgettable - Nate King Cole
• the Very Thought Of You
• I'm in the mood for love
• Thats All
• Where Or When - Sinatra
• The Night We Called It A Day
• Time After Time
• The Days of Wine and Roses
• Fly Me To The Moon - Sinatra
• Witchcraft - Sinatra
• Nice N Easy - Sinatra
• Mack The Knife - Sinatra
• Perdido
• The Way You Look Tonight - Sinatra
• Come Fly With Me - Sinatra
• Take The A Train
• Woodchoppers Ball
• Hello Dolly
• Puttin On The Ritz
• Assorted Christmas Music
• Blue Tango
• La Comparsita
• Assorted Jazz Tunes
• Hawaiian Wedding Song
• Mood Indigo
• Assorted Country
• Blues
• Brick House
• Leroy Brown
• Water Melon Man
• Chances Are
• Chattananooga Choo Choo - Miller
• Body and Soul
• Dindi
• Blue Bossa
• The Way You Look Tonight
• Just The Way You Are
• Assorted 50's Rock tunes
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• All or nothing at all - Frank Sinatra
• String Of Pearls
• Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole
• How High The Moon
• Bye Bye Black Bird
• Unforgrtable
• My little girl
• The Party is over
• Sabora -ME
• Yours
• Amore
• A Day in the life of A fool
• Aldi LA
• My Love forgive Me
• Just Say I Love her
• That's Amore
• New York New York
• Quiet Nights
• Girl from Ipanema
• Serenata
• What A wounderful world

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, 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

• We hired Mike to play at our wedding, and he was phenomenal in every way possible. He was communicative and accommodating prior to. He has a lovely personality that puts you at ease and has you liking him before you even get the pleasure of meeting him. His experience in the field brings consummate professionalism to your event, and all this praise is before you even get to hear the music. Mike transports you to a time when music was an art form. Your guests, regardless of age, will be entertained and transfixed, and you will receive nothing but awe and compliments. The only thing more I can say is I wish the scale to rate Mike went to a 10! -- Natasha R, Malibu, CA, 8/2/2008
• Mike Hudson and Invitation were absolutely fabulous for my parents 40th Wedding Anniversary party. We were so pleased with there performance! They arrived hours before the event, set up and were ready to perform as guests began arriving. We will definitely hire the band again for future events. They were prompt, professional, kind, and funny! Thank you so much guys! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kara H. Laguna Hills, California -- Kara H, Laguna Hills, CA, 6/28/2008
• If you truly want to impress your guests, hire this band! They had four generations of friends and family on the dance floor all night. It was so much fun and so classy people still have not stopped raving about the evening. Top-notch musicians and a pleasure to be around. They are worth every penny and more! -- Allison S, Burbank, CA, 4/5/2008
• I would highly recommend this band to anyone. Mike is a professional in every sense of the word. He was great to work with and he made my job much easier. Bottom line, the band is awesome!!! -- Mary L, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 3/29/2008
• They were very professional and a blast, everybody had a great time we were very happy with them, would recommend them to anyone and everyone in a heart beat. -- Philip W, Las Vegas, NV, 1/26/2008
• We (bride to be and I) basically asked for Mike to do what he does best; only had a couple of requests for our wedding...He was absolutely perfect for what we had in mind...Nice, elegant, the perfect professional...The band was looking sharp, and played sharper! My wife loved his voice and personality, and kept the pace of the reception throughout the whole night! Had many people ask me about Mike and the band, and will recommend Mike to anyone! -- Joel B, Long Beach, CA, 12/13/2007
• Mike Hudson was awesome. great service and very professional. will highly recommend him. -- Amanda M, Van Nuys, CA, 7/25/2007
• Mike and his 8 musicians were wonderful! Everyone at our party--both young and old--LOVED them. They were very pleasant and professional, and their music absolutely impeccable. So many of our guests asked for their business card! We would definitely hire them again. -- Marilyn B, San Diego, CA, 4/14/2007
• Mike Hudson and Invitation was fabulous. They have the ability to range from a small quartet or an 8 piece orchestra. I really thought they set a sophistocated atmosphere for the evening and a great mood for dancing as well. Dealing with the band was easy and they guarenteed me that the night would be a success. I had no doubts going into the night that my quests wouldn't be satisfied. The band was worth every penny! -- Erin B, Pomona, CA, 2/3/2007
• They were great. They met and exceeded all my expectations and the guest loved every minute of it. -- Daniel D, Mission Viejo, CA, 12/14/2006
• Very professional, very pleasant, very accomodating. The band arrived earlier than needed for preparation, was very flexible during the fundraiser, and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. We would definitely hire them again. Thank you! -- Colleen M, Newport Beach, CA, 12/2/2006
• The band was just fantastic, an absolute hit with our guests! The trio played earlier in the evening, then he brought on the big band for after dinner dancing. He played a variety of great songs, appealing to our diverse audience. Mike was very easy to work with and eager to make our event special-which he did. -- Jeanne H, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 11/25/2006
• Superbbbb! Everyone loved the band. They were awesome! Thanks MIKE! -- Toan T, Garden Grove, CA, 6/4/2006
• Mike kept in contact up to the day of the party, showed up early to setup, started on the dot, and wowed our crowd. These guys are experienced polished musicians with a great sound and an easy relaxed manner. I'd hire them again without hesitation. -- James W, Orange, CA, 8/18/2007

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