Jumpstart

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Austin, TX
  • Saturday, March 13, 2010
  • 8:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Austin, TX
= Booked through GigMasters
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Location:
Austin, Texas
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 300 miles from Austin.
Pay Range:
$2500-$7500 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Variety Band
Additional Categories:
Big Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Motown Band, Pop Band, Salsa Band, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
A variety of influences from Louis Prima and Frank Sinatra to the Beatles and Earth,Wind & Fire, to George Strait and Bob Wills, to Selena and Celia Cruz, to Sam & Dave and Motown.

Group Members

  • Bruce Wayne - Drums
  • John Koehler - Bass
  • Leroy Rodriguez - Keys
  • Syd Polk - Saxes
  • Ulrican Williams - Trombone/Vocals
  • John Burton - Trumpet/Vocals
  • Lisa Fried - Lead Vocals/Percussion
  • Joe Pacheco - Lead Vocals
  • Mike Murillo - Guitars/Keys

Description

***Selected by Brides as the "Best of Weddings Band - 2011"***

Since 1988 JUMPSTART has been entertaining clients at public and private events: corporate, holiday, birthday, and fundraising events; and, weddings of all sizes. JUMPSTART specializes in entertaining!

With a perfect flowing mix from the 30s to yesterday, dance styles from the Waltz to Salsa, Country to Soft Jazz, Two Step to Swinging Big Band and regular slow to Polka to Rock-your- socks off, JUMPSTART dedicates itself to all-age-dance-appeal. "We try to make each event perfect by customizing our set lists to please all of our clients' guests, including the most discriminating musical perspective."

JUMPSTART is a 9 piece ensemble that includes a full horn section, dynamic rhythm section, and male and female lead vocalists. JUMPSTART is "excellence in musical entertainment!"

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • I was AMAZED how GREAT the band sounded live! Before the wedding, I was really nervous since I had only heard their samples from their website and hadn't seen them live. But, boy did they SHINE at our reception. Several of our guests asked us their name because they were impressed. They rocked it and I was very grateful for their awesome performance on our special day. If anyone is looking for a fabulous variety band that will have all your guests dancing, then Jumpstart is who you need to get :-) -- Linda G, Austin, TX, 9/24/2011