Let Ron Sunshine & His Orchestra be your choice for the perfect Big Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Ron Sunshine & His Orchestra will travel up to 3000 miles from New York, New York.
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No Fee - This entertainer pays the Gigmasters 5% booking fee on behalf of all clients.
This entertainer travels nationwide for bookings.
LOCATION:
New York,
New York
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from New York, NY.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island City, Union City, Weehawken, Flushing, North Bergen, West New York, Bayonne, Kearny, Secaucus, Staten Island, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Jamaica, Bronx, Edgewater, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Ridgewood, Belleville, Carlstadt.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Big Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Big Band, Swing Band
GENRE:
30's Hits, 40's Hits, 50's Hits, 60's Hits, Big Band, Blues, Dance, Funk, Jazz, Motown, R&B, Rock, Soul, Swing
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1990
PAY RANGE:
$1000-$15000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Madeleine Peyroux, Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Parliament, Funkadelic, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Oliver Nel
Call You Up
- (Sunshine, Santos) Pick it Up --with the P-Funk Horns �Golden Bug Rec.
Tore Up
- (From the Floor Up) --by Ron Sunshine Deluxe �2003 Golden Bug Records
DESCRIPTION:
Musicians know it: Hire Ron Sunshine and his band, and you hire the best. That is why they have performed at so many musicians' weddings, and why all the best players in NY will sub out their Broadway shows to play with Ron. From an intimate jazz trio with Ron crooning standards, to Ron's 7-piece swing band Full Swing, to the all out luxury of Ron Sunshine & his Orchestra (famous for its performances at the Rainbow Room), you can book Ron Sunshine with a band ranging from 4 to 11 pieces, and rest assured that your guests will be mightily entertained by consummate pros. Also available are NYC's best female vocalists to compliment Ron. If that isn't enough, Ron also provides professional DJ services to cover all musical bases.
With his soulful blend of catchy original songs, jazz standards, and
blues/R&B classics, Ron and the band continue to win followers on
their travels, having been featured on CNN, BET, NBC, Fox, BBC, and other
international television oulets, as well as numerous nationally released
compilation CDs, books, films, and radio. They have dazzled audiences from
New York to Los Angeles, from Paris to Stockholm, from Bermuda to Red
Bank. Check out ALL FIVE nationally released Ron Sunshine CDs at CDBaby's online store, and on the iTunes Store.
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Letters from past Clients:
Ron--
Liz and I got back from our honeymoon yesterday. We had a great time--but not so great as to obliterate the memory of the fabulous time we had at our wedding.
We received many rave reviews about the music at the reception. You guys were perfect, as I knew you would be from hearing you a few months ago at Nell's, and from your CD's and the MP3 selections from your website. What a find you were for us! I just really never dreamed that we would be lucky enough to stumble across a band like yours.
So count us as two of your newest and biggest fans. I'm sure we're on your email list--but if we're not, please add us. We would love to come hear you often in the future. And as far as endorsements, well, if you ever want ours, we'd recommend you to anyone who wanted class, hipness, and professionalism--oh, and a good soul to boot.
Thank you for helping to make our wedding the wonderful event that it was.
All the best,
Tom
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Dear Ron,
If I've said it a thousand times, it's still not enough: thank you so much for the wonderful music that you provided for my wedding. Not only have you been utterly professional in every way, it has also been a great pleasure working with you. Thank you for accommodating our special requests to learn the songs that were most meaningful to us, as well as for agreeing to have the saxophonist play the recessional for that added special and unique touch.
We've received rave reviews about the music from many of our guests, particularly from our friends who know their music--young and old alike, and who, by the way, represented six different continents (all except for Antarctica). It is definitely a testament to your talent and ability to appeal to a very diverse crowd. Your music set the mood for a very elegant, relaxed and warm reception, with just the right amount of zing. If ever there is anything I can do to show my gratitude, please let me know.
Once again, thank you so much for all your help.
Sincerely yours,
Susan (Susan planned her NYC-area wedding from her current home in San Francisco).
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Dear Ron,
Jonathan and I are back from our honeymoon and wanted to thank you, Madeleine Peyroux, and the rest of your band for such an extraordinary evening.
We have been to so many cookie-cutter weddings, and we really wanted to throw a party that stood out, and didn't feel like a wedding we had already been to. We wanted sophisticated, yet fun, and you delivered that and more.
Your musicians are really talented, and the music you guys played was extremely danceable. And as a band leader, you couldn't be a better presence (not to mention the hot harmonica playing!). Then there's Madeleine Peyroux. Hard to say enough about her except to say that it was an honor to have her sing at our wedding.
So Ron, thank you and Full Swing for exceeding all our expectations. Jonathan and I are pretty tough critics and we think you guys are just the best. Please feel free to use us as a recommendation.
Many thanks,
Mary & Jonathan
(Mary is a television producer in NYC)
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Dear Ron:
GREAT MUSIC! How were we ever stressed out about our wedding? You were excellent�relaxed and relaxing, cool and accommodating. We got endless compliments on song selection, volume and style. Thanks for bringing all the class and professionalism.
--Jen and Adam
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Hi Ron,
Jason and I wanted to write to thank you for the music you provided at our wedding. You guys were absolutely amazing and you made the party so much fun for us and our guests. It was also a real treat to have Madeline (she's amazing as well) and I know we have you to thank for that. I can't tell you how many compliments we have gotten from our guests, most saying it was the best wedding music they've ever heard. One (of the many) great things about your music is that it appeals to all age groups, as evidenced by the representation on the dance floor (Jason's grandmother in her eighties had to be physically removed from the dance floor (!) and our friends in their twenties had just as much fun). It was also a pleasure working with you--you were so nice and helpful throughout the whole process, which is great when you are a stressed out bride and groom! We plan on coming to see you sometime when you are playing in the city. Congratulations again on your baby--she is beautiful. I hope she had a smooth 1st plane ride. Thanks so much again and we hope to see you soon. Take care.
--Jamie and Jason
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Dear Ron,
What can I say? You made one of the most important days of our lives into one of the most fun days of our lives. Here�s what you should know:
You looked fantastic. All of you.
Your timing was incredible� the perfect songs at the perfect time.
You were� the whole band� just so nice; we felt we had 7 more friends at the wedding, not just a band. And you were great to Andy. [friend of groom�s who sang with band]
You sounded completely, totally phenomenal. Do you know how many people of all ages told me our wedding was the best they'd ever been to? You had plenty to do with that. Did you know the people who work at the resort, who put on a wedding a weekend, were still buzzing about it the next day? That the bartender actually called up a buddy and held up the phone so a friend could hear you??
Please let me know if there�s anything we can ever do for you, any references you like, anything. Did I say thank you? Thank you!
Warmest regards, Jody and Irv
GROUP MEMBERS:
Matt Ray - Piano
Tom Pietrycha - Upright Bass
Al Street - Guitar
Sarah Tolar - Vocals
Matt Hong - Alto Sax
Carl Maraghi - Baritone Sax
Brian Pareschi - Trumpet (and more!)
Craig Dreyer - Tenor Sax
Ron Sunshine - Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Jason Pharr - Drums
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To - (Cole Porter) Ella Fitzgerald, others
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Please note, in addition to New York, Ron Sunshine & His Orchestra also serves the surrounding towns of Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island City, Union City, Weehawken, Flushing, North Bergen, West New York, Bayonne, Kearny, Secaucus, Staten Island, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Jamaica, Bronx, Edgewater, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Ridgewood, Belleville, Carlstadt and many other locations in and around the New York area.