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The Loafers Cover Band from Dayton, OH

Will travel up to 175 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 22 Reviews
  • 30 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2008
  • 3 Awards & Badges
  • Starting at $1,200 per event

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Here's your obvious choice for your upcoming civic/corporate/private club events or wedding receptions: Whether you need a band that can tastefully play a mix of Classic Rock and 80's hits, or Motown classics to contemporary Country, and lastly, a few current pop favorites, The Loafers can deliver it all with stellar vocals and impeccable musicianship. The band started as The Drive, and now is known as The Loafers. The band features a lineup of some of the finest musicians in central Ohio whose main purpose is to play songs that get everyone on their feet dancing( at receptions and corporate parties ) to a rock and country band format for festivals or concerts. Our awards and feedback section bears this out. We consist of a very dynamic and diverse female lead vocalist, an impeccable guitarist/ lead vocalist, a very talented keyboardist/ lead vocalist, an impressive rock-solid drummer, and bassist/ lead vocalist. Let us help make your event fun and memorable, and be assured we will deliver with style and professionalism!!

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Review by John G.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on October 23, 2013From Galena, OH

Overall a great experience. Good communication prior to the gig and a smooth process from setup to tear down. Outstanding musicianship (good, balanced mix), attention to details (solos, fills), and lights. Good song variety from popular (Journey, Eagles) to more obscure (Honeymoon Suite, Warren Zevon). Despite the cold weather, they put on a great show and played beyond the agreed 2 hours and ended with a good encore medley. Comments from 50 or so guests were all positive.

The Loafers:

We were treated very well by John, Angie, and all of the guests, and had a great time in spite of the cold weather. Although the party was small the atmosphere was very positive and,again, they were very hospitable and friendly, as if we were one of their friends. Thanks again to John and Angie!! Scott Ridenour (Penny and The Loafers/ formerly The Drive)

Review by Heather P.

WeddingReviewed on October 19, 2013From Dayton, OH

The Penny Loafers, formally, The Drive were amazing! The band was rocking & our wedding guests loved them! The light set-up they bring is awesome & worth their fee alone. The music they played between sets kept people dancing! Like any party, some guests didn't dance, but they even said how awesome the band & music was! We did a fake out for our first dance, start with a recorded slow song that ‘malfunctioned’ & the band ‘had to’ play for us. The song 500 Miles was the song we wanted & it wasn’t a song they knew, but learned it for us with specific cuts to fit with our dance. It went so perfectly & wowed our guests! They are great! Book them now, you won’t regret it!

The Loafers:

Penny and The Loafers would like to thank Brian and Heather and their extended families and guests for an incredible time. This reception was off the scale from one end of the spectrum, which was the elegance of the setting and the decorating, to the other end of the spectrum, which was the fun and creativity shared by the whole gathering(tennis shoes worn by the groom and groomsmen to pottery made by Brian himself given to each and every guest including ourselves, to an incredible fireworks diplay.)If we knew they had this much money we would have doubled our fee!!! Seriously, though,we had a fabulous time and wold like to thank both families for their kindness and

Review by David S.

Club EventReviewed on August 17, 2013From Marblehead, OH

The Drive has been playing once a year at our yacht club for a few years now. They put on a great show and play great songs for getting the members out on the dance floor. We will have them back next year and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good band to get party goers up and dancing!

The Loafers:

Baypoint Yacht Club has hired us 4 years in a row and has always made us feel very welcome. We've come to know some of these people personally and always look forward to returning. Can't say enough about all the fun we have there. Next year will be 5 years, so apparently it's a good fit! Thanks,John,Lynn,Vickie, and David for your hospitality, and tell all the members HELLO! Do tell Lisa and Anna I wish them well!! Thanks, again, Scott Ridenour (Penny and The Loafers- formerly The Drive)

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Song List 

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  • REDNECK WOMAN | GRETCHEN WILSON
  • KEROSENE | MIRANDA LAMBERT
  • SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL | GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
  • THE LETTER | JOE COCKER
  • SWEET CAROLINE | NEIL DIAMOND
  • AH LEAH | DONNIE IRIS
  • BREAK DOWN | TOM PETTY
  • LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL | THE CARS
  • LONG TRAIN RUNNIN | DOOBIE BROS.
  • BLACK VELVET | ALANA MYLES
  • HOLD ON LOOSELY | .38 SPECIAL
  • CAN'T GET ENOUGH | BAD COMPANY
  • HARD TO HANDLE | BLACK CROWS
  • SUMMER OF '69 | BRYAN ADAMS
  • SOMEBODY | BRYAN ADAMS
  • I WANT YOU TO WANT ME | CHEAP TRICK
  • AH LEAH | DONNY IRIS
  • CHINA GROVE | DOOBIE BROTHERS
  • TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE | EDDIE MONEY
  • NEVER BEEN ANY REASON | HEAD EAST
  • NEW GIRL NOW | HONEYMOON SUITE
  • I WANT A NEW DRUG | HUEY LEWIS
  • SEPARATE WAYS (Worlds Apart) | JOURNEY
  • LIGHTS | JOURNEY
  • ANY WAY YOU WANT IT | JOURNEY
  • TURN ME LOOSE | LOVERBOY
  • WORKIN' FOR THE WEEKEND | LOVERBOY
  • HOT LEGS | ROD STEWART
  • BLUE COLLAR MAN | STYX
  • RENEGADE | STYX
  • BIRTHDAY | THE BEATLES
  • JUST WHAT I NEEDED | THE CARS
  • LIFE IN THE FAST LANE | THE EAGLES
  • LONG COOL WOMAN | THE HOLLIES
  • FREEZE FRAME | THE J GEILS BAND
  • NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN | THE MOODY BLUES
  • YOUR LOVE (JOSIE) | THE OUTFIELD
  • ALL THE LOVE | THE OUTFIELD
  • WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU | THE ROMANTICS
  • PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC | WILD CHERRY
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  • IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW | SIMPLY RED
  • GIMME SOME LOVIN' | SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
  • REACH OUT I'LL BE THERE | THE FOUR TOPS
  • MUSTANG SALLY | WILSON PICKETT

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

October 19, 2013 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Galena, OH
October 12, 2013 • Wedding
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dayton, OH
August 10, 2013 • Club Event
Sat7:30 PM - 11:30 PM Marblehead, OH
June 29, 2013 • Festival
Sat9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Brookville, IN
March 9, 2013 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat8:30 PM - 11:30 PM West Milton, OH
October 6, 2012 • Wedding Reception
Sat8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fort Wayne, IN
September 7, 2012 • Festival
Fri8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sidney, OH
August 12, 2012 • Concert
Sun6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Dayton, OH
August 11, 2012 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Marblehead, OH
August 4, 2012 • Wedding Reception
Sat7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Columbus, OH
June 9, 2012 • Wedding Reception
Sat8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Kokomo, IN
May 11, 2012 • Event
Fri6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dayton, OH

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