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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.
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The Moonlighters
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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.
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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:
Saturday, June 07, 2008
6:00PM - Imperial Room
Ebensburg, PA
Friday, June 20, 2008
6:00PM - Thomas Birkby House
Leesburg, VA
Saturday, June 21, 2008
8:00PM - Private Home
Mount Sidney, VA
Saturday, August 23, 2008
6:00PM - Natl Museum Of Women In The Arts
Washington, DC
Saturday, September 13, 2008
7:00PM - Washington Club
Washington, DC
Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:30PM - Damascus Old Mill
Damascus, VA
Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:00PM - Lightfoot Restaurant
Leesburg, VA
Saturday, October 18, 2008
7:00PM - Veritas Vineyards
Charlottesville, VA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:00PM - Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Staunton, VA
Saturday, May 03, 2008
7:30PM - Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Cente
Washington, DC
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
1:00PM - Thorpewood (www.thorpewood.org)
Thurmont, MD
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Saturday, April 05, 2008
7:00PM - Fort Myer Officer's Club
Fort Myer, VA
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
8:30PM - Four Streams Golf Club
Beallsville, MD
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Monday, December 31, 2007
8:30PM - The Country Inn
Berkeley Springs, WV
Saturday, December 22, 2007
6:00PM - Chevy Chase Village Town Hall
Chevy Chase, MD
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:00PM - Sequoia Restaurant
Washington, DC
Saturday, November 17, 2007
8:00PM - Westin In Ballston
Arlington, VA
Friday, November 16, 2007
7:30PM - Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday, November 10, 2007
8:00PM - 25th Anniversary / 50th Birthday Party
Centreville, VA
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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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