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BCS Express Cover Band from Raleigh, NC

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews
  • 9 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2005
  • Starting at $2,500 per event

About Vendor 

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BCS Express is the smaller, "express" version of the regionally renowned variety/horn band, Bull City Syndicate. Consisting of an all-star line-up of Raleigh/Durham musicians, they can be found most any night of the week performing for festivals, street parties, corporate and private events -- delivering a unique fusion of Jazz, Pop, Rock, and R&B -- including Top-40 hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today - including, all filtered through an unusually high-level of experience and musicianship. Musically-speaking, this is not a cliche' wedding band . . . not even close. While they are regularly hired for high-end weddings and corporate events, it is because of the quality, versatility and uniqueness of their live sets, . . . not because of stereotypical expectations. If you want a band that can keep 'em on the floor dancing, . . . no problem. If you need them to create a more sophisticated "listening" environment, these guys can even deliver that as well, at a level unmatched by typical cover bands. While some bands make a "claim" of versatility, it is usually at the expense of the music itself. With BCS Express, "versatility" is delivered at an uncompromising level of musicianship and performance. A brief resume' of each member bears out the quality, experience and professionalism comprising BCS Express. These guys are not only full-time musicians, but they are also music teachers and clinicians: For wedding ceremonies, they can also provide classical guitar, trumpet and vocal music to make your ceremony music extra special, . . . all part of a total package. Our clients say it best: "The guys were amazing; their performance was the highlight of our party. We've had dozens of rave reviews from friends in and out of the music business. The band will DEFINITELY be a part of our next party plan!" --Donna Gregory - MSNBC Correspondent & Anchor "This band is absolutely incredible! My husband and I got married this past weekend and I could no be happier that we chose BCS Express (6 piece vs 10 piece band) for the music. They played during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Steve, the manager, MC'd during the wedding, and he was professional and flexible. The ceremony/cocktail hour music was a perfect volume, and the pieces they chose were perfection. The reception was upbeat and fun, and there were always people dancing!! I could not recommend them any higher, I hope to see them at another wedding soon!!" --Bride, via one of our Wedding Wire reviews "We had BCS Express play our wedding in Wrightsville Beach, NC in September 2012 and they were phenomenal. They were very experienced and professional, and Steve led the wedding announcements great. The music was incredible and we still get compliments on how good the music was two years later! I highly recommend them." Elliot, groom, via one of Wedding Wire reviews Check out both BCS Express and the larger version of the band, Bull City Syndicate, here on Gigmasters, on our website, and via Wedding Wire, for even more reviews, videos and music tracks. We also have another 'alter ego' configuration of the band, called Captain & The Keels -- also here on Gigmasters.

Reviews 

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Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews

Review by Warren G.

WeddingReviewed on July 15, 2006From Tappahannock, VA

Cafe Mars is an excellent choice for any event. They arrived as planned and did everything they pomised. Each of the members were very personable and "real" people. In fact, many of my guest commented on how nice, professional and "real" the band was. They are extremely polite, talented, professional and again personable. They were not the typical band e.g. rough or un-kempt, messy, disorganized,etc. They were the opposite. Each member was the type of person one would be proud to call a friend.I WILL be calling to hire them again in the near future, and can't wait to see them again as they are very cool and neat people!

Review by Donna H.

PicnicReviewed on April 30, 2006From Apex, NC

I wish the scale went higher than "5"! The guys were amazing; their performance was the highlight of our party. We've had dozens of rave reviews aout Cafe Mars from friends in and out of the music business. The band will DEFINITELY be a part of our next party plan!

Song List 

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  • TOP 40/DANCE/ROCK
  • Right Place, Wrong Time | Dr. John
  • What You Won't Do For Love | Bobby Caldwell
  • Rehab | Amy Winehouse
  • All Around The World | Lisa Stansfield
  • Crazy Life | Gino Vannelli
  • Slippery When Wet | Commodores
  • I Just Wanna Stop | Gino Vannelli
  • Sir Duke | Stevie Wonder
  • If I Ever Lose My Faith In You | Sting
  • Josie | Steely Dan
  • Back In Love | LTD
  • Barely Breathing | Duncan Sheik
  • Careless Whisper | George Michael
  • Close To You | Max Priest
  • Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic | The Police
  • Georgy Porgy | Toto
  • I Didn't Mean To Turn You On | Robert Palmer
  • Sing A Simple Song | Sly & The Family Stone
  • I Wish | Stevie Wonder
  • I Can't Go For That | Hall & Oates
  • Jojo | Boz Scaggs
  • Lady (You Bring Me Up) | Commodores
  • Let's Dance | David Bowie
  • Love Is Alive | Gary Wright
  • Lowdown | Boz Scaggs
  • Mercy Street | Peter Gabriel
  • One of These Nights | Eagles
  • Pick Up The Pieces | Average White Band
  • Big Love | Fleetwood Mac
  • Ribbon In The Sky | Stevie Wonder
  • Rise | Herb Alpert
  • Reminiscing | Little River Band
  • Shake | Gap Band
  • I Keep Forgettin' | Michael McDonald
  • Shining Star | Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin | Sly & The Family Stone
  • The Closer I Get To You | Roberta Flack/Tom Browne
  • Turn Your Love Around | George Benson
  • What A Fool Believes | Doobie Brothers
  • Will It Go Round In Circles | Billy Preston
  • Frankenstein | Edgar Winter Group
  • Your Body Is A Wonderland | John Mayer
  • Smooth Operator | Sade
  • Boogie On Reggae Woman | Stevie Wonder
  • Walk On By | Seal
  • P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | Michael Jackson
  • Into The Mystic | Van Morrison
  • When I'm 64 | The Beatles
  • Something About You | Level 42
  • Misirlou | Dick Dale
  • Staying Alive | Bee Gees
  • Rikki Don't Lose That Number | Steely Dan
  • I Belong To You | Lenny Kravitz
  • Human Nature | Michael Jackson
  • Love Song | 311
  • Can't Take My Eyes Off of You | Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
  • Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) | US3
  • Crazy | Seal
  • Mysterious Ways | U2
  • AND MANY MORE !!!
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  • JAZZ (Contemporary & Standards):
  • Chameleon | Herbie Hancock
  • Autumn Leaves | Chet Baker
  • Wave | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • A Go-Go | John Scofield
  • Feels So Good | Chuck Mangione
  • Someday My Prince Will Come | Miles Davis
  • My Foolish Heart | Bill Evans
  • Blue In Green | Bill Evans
  • All The Things You Are | Sonny Rollins
  • Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
  • Blue Monk | Thelonius Monk
  • Mr. Magic | Grover Washington
  • Dolphin Dance | Herbie Hancock
  • Have You Met Miss Jones? | McCoy Tyner
  • Joy Spring | Clifford Brown
  • Red Clay | Freddie Hubbard
  • Song For My Father | Boney James
  • Tough Talk | The Crusaders
  • Stolen Moments | Oliver Nelson
  • Well You Needn't | Thelonius Monk
  • What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life | Chris Botti/Sting
  • When Sunny Gets Blue | Steve Miller
  • Maiden Voyage | Herbie Hancock
  • How High The Moon | Morgan Lewis
  • Footprints | Miles Davis
  • All Of Me | Simons/Marks
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington
  • Four | Miles Davis
  • My Funny Valentine | Chet Baker
  • Night In Tunisia | Dizzy Gillespie
  • Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
  • So What | Miles Davis
  • Solar | Miles Davis
  • Stompin' At The Savoy | Benny Goodman
  • Take The 'A' Train | Billy Strayhorn
  • AND MANY MORE !!!

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

May 14, 2008 • Corporate Function
Wed11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Durham, NC
April 2, 2008 • Banquet
Wed9:00 PM - 11:30 PM Durham, NC
November 17, 2007 • Picnic
Sat7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Garland, NC
October 13, 2007 • Wedding
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Nashville, NC
June 16, 2007 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cary, NC
February 17, 2007 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Nashville, NC
December 5, 2006 • Café Mars @ Champa Thai & Sushi
Tue6:30 AM - 9:30 AM Raleigh, NC
November 10, 2006 • Café Mars @ Napper Tandy's
Fri10:30 AM - 1:30 AM Raleigh, NC
November 7, 2006 • Café Mars @ Champa Thai & Sushi
Tue6:30 PM - 9:30 AM Raleigh, NC
October 28, 2006 • Café Mars @ Private Event
Sat5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Georgetown, SC
October 13, 2006 • Café Mars @ Amra's Jazz Club
Fri10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Raleigh, NC
September 30, 2006 • Cafe' Mars @ Amra's
Sat10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Raleigh, NC

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