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Motown Band Alexandria
Motown Band Alexandria
 
Let The Moonlighters be your choice for the perfect Motown Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. The Moonlighters will travel up to 3000 miles from Alexandria, Virginia.

 
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The Moonlighters

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This entertainer travels nationwide for bookings.

LOCATION:
Alexandria, Virginia

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Alexandria, VA.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Arlington, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Washington, Springfield, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon, Annandale, Fort Belvoir, Newington, Temple Hills, Suitland, Accokeek, Fairfax, Lorton, Merrifield, Bethesda, Burke, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights, Clinton, District Heights, Dunn Loring, Mc Lean, Brentwood, Bryans Road, Chevy Chase, Mount Rainier, Vienna, Cabin John.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Motown Band

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Cover Band, Dance Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Trio, Swing Band, Variety Band

GENRE:
50's Hits, 60's Hits, 70's Hits, Blues, Doo-wop, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Soul, Swing

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, 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:
1990

PAY RANGE:
$500-$4000 per event

INFLUENCES:
1940's jump blues and swing.1940's-1960's jazz.1950's-1960's west coast and Chicago blues.1950's-1970's R&B, rock and roll, funk, soul and Motown.1980's-1990's pop and top-40.


The Moonlighters

AUDIO & VIDEO SAMPLES  Help
Swing: Yours Forever MP3 Audio
Jazz: Moonlighters Theme MP3 Audio
Blues: Downhome Blues MP3 Audio
Oldies: Funky Broadway MP3 Audio
DESCRIPTION:
Since 1990, The Moonlighters have been regional favorites. Critically-acclaimed, they have performed an unprecedented seven times at The Kennedy Center, among other prestigious venues. The Moonlighters are also Gigmasters' #1 act with more bookings than any other band in the country.

Averaging over 200 appearances per year, they offer affordable quality, specializing in weddings, corporate functions, private parties, festivals and concert appearances with an emphasis on strong, soulful vocals and solid instrumentation. Famous for getting crowds on the dance floor and more importantly, for keeping them there, The Moonlighters have a performance custom-tailored to best suit each audience and occasion. With HUNDREDS of songs in a wide variety of styles, The Moonlighters can also be booked in several different combinations, ranging from just two or three musicians to as many as eleven, including one of the tightest horn sections in the country and some of the finest female vocalists.

As thousands of appreciative listeners and hundreds of satisfied talent buyers agree, The Moonlighters are musicians truly committed to making each and every show an event to remember.

GROUP MEMBERS:
Jimi Jones - Percussion/Vocals
Ronnie Campbell - Bass/Vocals
Ernest Bennett - Trumpet/Vocals
Roger Chapman - Vocals
Princess Dee - Vocals
James Thomas - Drums
Ron Reace - Keyboards/Vocals
Scott Mattern - Guitar/Bass
Joe Phillips - Guitar/Vocals
Ray Johnson - Saxophone/Harmonica

SONG LIST:

  • Shake, Rattle and Roll - Big Joe Turner
  • Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • At Last - Etta James
  • I Feel Good - James Brown
  • Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
  • I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson
  • Caledonia - Louis Jordan
  • Blue Moon - The Marcels
  • The Sidewinder - Lee Morgan
  • Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton
  • Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters
  • Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
  • Let the Good Times Roll - B.B. King
  • Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
  • Darling You Send Me - Sam Cooke
  • Help Me - Sonny Boy Williamson
  • Somethin' Else - Cannonball Adderly
  • Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • Bright Lights, Big City - Jimmy Reed
  • Green Onions - Booker T and the MG's
  • Every Day I Have the Blues - Big Joe Turner
  • Papa's Got a Brand New Bag - James Brown
  • Next Time You See Me - Junior Parker
  • I Believe - Ray Charles
  • Brick House - The Commodores
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • Little Red Rooster - Willie Dixon
  • People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield
  • Outskirts of Town - Ray Charles
  • Under the Boardwalk - The Temptations
  • Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Back to the Chicken Shack - Jimmy Smith
  • Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
  • Baby, Baby - Smokey Robinson
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Wang Dang Doodle - Willie Dixon
  • Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
  • Downhome Blues - Z.Z. Hill
  • Stand By Me - Ben E. King
  • The Wanderer - Dion and the Belmonts
  • High Heel Sneakers - Tommy Tucker
  • Thrill is Gone - B.B. King
  • Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
  • 634-5789 - Wilson Pickett
  • Honky Tonk - Bill Doggett
  • Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Walking the Dog - Rufus Thomas
  • Johnnie B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  • Please, Please, Please - James Brown
  • Cupid - Sam Cooke
  • Love and Happiness - Al Greene
  • Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
  • Stand By Me - Ben E. King
  • Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
  • These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
  • What I Say - Ray Charles
  • Turn On Your Love Light - Bobby Bland
  • Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
  • You are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
  • Soul Man - Sam and Dave
  • Twist and Shout - The Beatles
  • Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • Mercy, Mercy - Cannonball Adderly
  • I'll Take You There - Staples Singers
  • Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
  • Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  • Everybody Needs Somebody - Solomon Burke
  • All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
  • Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
  • Groovin' - Young Rascals
  • I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
  • Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • In Crowd - Ramsay Lewis
  • Only You - The Platters
  • Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
  • Love Potion #9 - The Clovers
  • Miss You - Rolling Stones
  • Mr. Magic - Grover Washington
  • We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  • Crying in the Chapel - The Orioles
  • Hold On, I'm Coming - Sam and Dave
  • Tell Mama - Etta James
  • Get Ready - The Temptations
  • Respect Yourself - Staple Singers
  • Shout! - Isley Brothers
  • Twilight Time - The Platters
  • On Broadway - George Benson
  • Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
  • Tequila - The Champs
  • Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  • The Twist - Chubby Checker
  • Lean On Me - Bill Withers
  • Fever - Little Willie John
  • I Want You Back - Jackson Five
  • Will it Go Round in Circles - Billy Preston
  • In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
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    CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

    They were perfect for my wedding!! The music was unbelievable!! There song list perfect! And they got people on the floor and dancing - even people that I thought would never dance. Thank you so much for a wonderful addition to a wonderful day.
    --Julie M.

    Roanoke, VA
    10/7/2006

    The Moonlighters were great. They were very professional, and helped us out with all the wedding announcements as well as playing great music. We received many compliments on how good the band was. If people weren't dancing, they had the reception chairs pulled up concert style to watch the guys play. Thaks fellas.
    --Sean P.

    Norfolk, VA
    9/2/2006

    Great music... Easy to book and deal with...VERY reasonable price... Would definalely book this group again. Pleasure to work with, crowd loved the music and stories! Thanks for a great event!!
    --Robin C.

    Laurel, MD
    7/7/2006

    The Moonlighters travelled to a very rural area, far from their home base, to perform at our wedding. They were punctual, extremely professional, and worked well entertaining the crowd and getting even non-dancers on the floor. They are an extremely talented band, and we were very satisfied with every aspect of working with them.
    --Colleen C.

    Galeton, PA
    7/16/2005

    I was really impressed that I didn't have to give them much direction as to the music to play. I told them initially what we wanted and they ran with it. MANY people from our party commented on how great the Moonlighters were and how many of them would like to have them play at their functions....Kudos to the Moonlighters.
    --Melissa J.

    York, PA
    7/2/2005

    EVERYONE LOVED THE BAND! THEY PERFORMED AND ACTED VERY PROFESSIONAL. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THEM. I WOULD RECOMEND THEM TO EVERYONE. THEY PERFORMED AT MY IN-LAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY WHICH HAD THE 50'S THEME. THEY PLAYED EVERYTHING FROM THE 5O'S TO DISCO IN THE 70'S. EVERYONE WAS DANCING. THE PARTY WAS OUTSIDE AND WAS AN EVENING EVENT. JUST GREAT!
    --Katherine G.

    Glen Arm, MD
    6/11/2005

    They were great! Everone loved them and many more people danced than I expected -- I credit this to the band. Professional, great sound, danceable, enjoyable songs that made my wedding a huge hit!!!
    --Deana M.

    Cape May, NJ
    10/8/2005

    My wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the Moonlighters. We had so many guests tell us that ours was the most fun wedding they had been to in a long time, and possibly ever, and we owe that in no small way to the Moonlighters. If you want people to get up and dance at your event, the Moonlighters will get it done! We recommend them very highly.
    --Michael D.

    Alexandria, VA
    10/22/2005

    Excellent performance by the band at our wedding reception! They played the requested songs well and were also quick to accommodate a sudden change in the schedule. What I was most impressed by was their ability to adjust the sound level so that people were able to have discussions during the dinner. Most bands have no clue how loud their music is percieved by the guests.
    --Kenneth G.

    Moneta, VA
    7/30/2005

    Just wanted to thank you for your help in finding an awesome band for our wedding on Saturday. The Moonlighters were absolutely fantastic! From the first song on, it was obvious that these guys were seriously on top of their game. Not only was their musicianship excellent, but they did a great job interacting with the crowd, getting people dancing, and just generally creating a fun atmosphere. I talked with them during one of their breaks and found them friendly and approachable. In short, the experience was just perfect. Everybody at the wedding raved about them. So thanks for making me look good!!!
    --Tom S.

    Washington, DC
    7/16/2005

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    UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, June 07, 2008
    6:00PM - Imperial Room
    Ebensburg, PA

    Gigmasters Booking Friday, June 20, 2008
    6:00PM - Thomas Birkby House
    Leesburg, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, June 21, 2008
    8:00PM - Private Home
    Mount Sidney, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, August 23, 2008
    6:00PM - Natl Museum Of Women In The Arts
    Washington, DC

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, September 13, 2008
    7:00PM - Washington Club
    Washington, DC

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, September 20, 2008
    6:30PM - Damascus Old Mill
    Damascus, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, September 20, 2008
    6:00PM - Lightfoot Restaurant
    Leesburg, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, October 18, 2008
    7:00PM - Veritas Vineyards
    Charlottesville, VA

    PAST APPEARANCES:
    Saturday, May 10, 2008
    7:00PM - Stonewall Jackson Hotel
    Staunton, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, May 03, 2008
    7:30PM - Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Cente
    Washington, DC
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Sunday, April 27, 2008
    1:00PM - Thorpewood (www.thorpewood.org)
    Thurmont, MD
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, April 05, 2008
    7:00PM - Fort Myer Officer's Club
    Fort Myer, VA
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, March 15, 2008
    8:30PM - Four Streams Golf Club
    Beallsville, MD
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Monday, December 31, 2007
    8:30PM - The Country Inn
    Berkeley Springs, WV

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, December 22, 2007
    6:00PM - Chevy Chase Village Town Hall
    Chevy Chase, MD
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Wednesday, December 12, 2007
    6:00PM - Sequoia Restaurant
    Washington, DC

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, November 17, 2007
    8:00PM - Westin In Ballston
    Arlington, VA

    Gigmasters Booking Friday, November 16, 2007
    7:30PM - Prince George's Community College
    Upper Marlboro, MD

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, November 10, 2007
    8:00PM - 25th Anniversary / 50th Birthday Party
    Centreville, VA
    Client Feedback

    Click here for more past appearances

    Please note, in addition to Alexandria, The Moonlighters also serves the surrounding towns of Arlington, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Washington, Springfield, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon, Annandale, Fort Belvoir, Newington, Temple Hills, Suitland, Accokeek, Fairfax, Lorton, Merrifield, Bethesda, Burke, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights, Clinton, District Heights, Dunn Loring, Mc Lean, Brentwood, Bryans Road, Chevy Chase, Mount Rainier, Vienna, Cabin John and many other locations in and around the Alexandria area.



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