The Shanghai Woolies

• Gavin Bondy - Trumpet, Cornet
• Mel (Melanie) Kubik - Vocals
• Tyson Schmidling - Electric Guitar
• Tom Sandahl - Guitar, Banjo
• Clark Bondy - Saxes, Clarinet, Flute
• Tom Hill - Trombone
• Bernardo Gomez - String Bass
• Dan Stueber - Drums, Percussion

THE #1 GIGMASTERS 1920’S BAND IN NORTH AMERICA performing great early jazz, pop, blues and swing hits of the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s and beyond. THE SHANGHAI WOOLIES make every concert, club, event, and party magical.

Recent venues and clients: Acadian Ballroom, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Aladdin Theater, Benson Hotel, Century Tel, Comcast, Concordia University, Crystal Ballroom, Cycle Oregon, Donovan Wooly PAC (Clatskanie), Garden Vineyards, Gladstone High School, McMenamin’s Kennedy High School, Linfield College, Millennium Plaza Park (Lake Oswego), Multnomah Athletic Club, Monteith Riverpark (Albany), Oregon Ballet Theatre, Oregon Convention Center, Oregon State University, Peninsula Park, Pioneer Place, Portland Art Museum, Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Portland Wine Project, Salem Art Fair, Summer Music in Meinig (Sandy), Tiffany Center, Town Club, Tualatin Commons Park, Viscount Ballroom, Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater, Weston Pontiac, YWCA, Celebrate Hillsboro, Think Swing (Spokane), Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Good In The Hood Multicultural Arts Festival, Portland International Film Festival, Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, International Rhythm & Music Festival, Back Gate Stage, Berbati’s Pan, Billy Reed’s, Blue Monk , Dante’s, Jimmy Mak’s, Mississippi Studios, Sweet Oregon Grill, Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & Lounge, and MORE.

Testimonials:

Thank you so much for making our reception such a big hit. Our guests (of all ages) remarked at how much they enjoyed the music. I’ve never seen a dance floor at a wedding so crowded! I believe they could have danced all night long. JP and I have loved your music for years. I’m so glad that you were able to be a part of our big day. We’ll certainly have special memories that will stay with us – always.

JP & Michelle Spampinato

Please pass my sincere gratitude to the Shanghai Woolies for playing at Concordia University’s Library Learning Center Ground breaking Gala. This was an extremely important event as it was our “coming out party” to our high level donors. The Woolies were the icing on the cake in making the event a huge success. You created just the right ambiance that we were hoping to convey. In fact, one of our esteemed donors Isaac Regenstreif, former CEO for Pacific Corp Foundation commented as he walked into the Gala “ The Shanghai Woolies… Wow they’re my favorite band. This event is high class!” I also heard compliments about the music all night long as well as weeks after the event. I look forward to having you play for us again at other upcoming events and I would happily recommend you to anyone needing pure talent to highlight their event. Thanks again!

With warm regards, Trish

Trish Turchiarolo-Vanoni Donor Relations, Event Manager Concordia University Foundation

Gavin,

You are THE MAN!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for working up those tunes. You guys went so far beyond the call of duty for us!! Our reception was a blast that nobody will ever forget, and "SugarDaddy" will become a Mel staple from now on, we're sure! Love you guys!

Adam and Jill

Thanks for making our Christmas party the perfect holiday experience! Our guests were raving about you and want to know where they can get more CD's! You actually got them to DANCE!!!! That was a first for us. Can we line you up to do this again next year?

Sincerely, Dr. David Shefrin

My fella and I are so happy that we found a band with incredible talent and fantastic stage presence for our wedding. The Shanghai Woolies have that down to an exact science!

Kelsey P. Murphy

The world's greatest band. I love these guys (and you do too.) It's hard to get a seat for these nights, so act fast! Gavin Bondy (Pink Martini) leads this band of superstars including the captivating Mel Kubik (Quarterflash) on lead vocals. They play spectacular arrangements of Ellington, Armstrong and a few surprises.

Tony Starlight

Hey there! You played at our wedding on June 28th and we absolutely loved you! I swear I heard as many compliments on you guys as I did on what a beautiful bride I was! Really, you made our wedding a truly extraordinary event. It was the party of the year (at least for our families and friends). Thank you so much!

Warm Regards, Danielle Hall

• All Of Me - Louis Armstrong
• All Or Nothing At All - Frank Sinatra / Tommy Dorsey
• Angel Eyes - Frank Sinatra
• At Last - Etta James
• Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
• Besame Mucho - Jimmy Dorsey
• Black & Tan Fantasy - Duke Ellington
• Black Coffee - Peggy Lee
• Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
• Charleston - Paul Whiteman
• Concerto For Trumpet - Harry James
• East Saint Louis Toodle-oo - Duke Ellington
• Everybody Loves My Baby - Clarence Williams's Blue Five
• Fever - Peggy Lee
• Give Your Mamma One Smile - Lil Green
• Happy Feet - Paul Whiteman
• Haunted Nights - Duke Ellington
• How Deep Is The Ocean? - Benny Goodman/Peggy Lee
• I Got What It Takes
• I'm Beginning To See The Light - Tony Bennett
• I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) - Louis Armstrong
• In The Mood - Glenn Miller
• It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra
• Jungle Nights In Harlem - Duke Ellington
• King Of The Zulu's - Louis Armstrong
• La Vie en Rose - Louis Armstrong
• Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington
• Muskrat Ramble - Louis Armstrong
• My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
• Nightmare - Artie Shaw
• Nostalgias (tango) - Juan Carlos Cobain
• On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Louis Armstrong/Benny Goodman
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Our Love Is Here To Stay - Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald
• Puttin' On The Ritz - Benny Goodman
• Russian Lullaby - Louis Armstrong
• Saint Louis Blues - Louis Armstrong
• Serenade To A Savage - Artie Shaw
• Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Iz
• Stardust
• Summertime - George Gershwin
• Sway - Rosemary Cooney
• The Mooche - Duke Ellington
• The Very Thought Of You
• The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
• These Arms Of Mine
• Topsy - Royal Crown Revue/Cozy Cole
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong, Iz
• Why Don't You Do Right - Benny Goodman/Peggy Lee
• Willow Weep For Me
• Zat You, Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, 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

• There is simply not enough wonderful things I can say about the Shanghai Woolies!!! No words could do their performance at my wedding justice! Their musical talent, professionalism, personality, and their ability to read an audience is more than anyone could ever ask for in hiring a band. I would hire them over and over again! It was nothing but a privilege and honor to have them play for our big day! -- Brit P, Hillsboro, OR, 7/19/2008