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The Instigators Oldies Band from Austin, TX

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 20 Reviews
  • 30 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2011
  • 2 Awards & Badges
  • Starting at $600 per event

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The Instigators boast the always amazing Mark "The Voice" Edson on lead vocals and acoustic/electric guitar. Every song is an incredible vocal interpretation. A true vocalist extraordinaire. As an extra bonus Mark performs several songs by Roy Orbison, channeling the Orb's voice in an uncanny reproduction. Experience the beauty of Classic Music's melody and lyrics through "The Voice", Mark Edson, and The Instigators. The Instigators rock with Larry "Cool" Schramm on bass and vocals. Originally from "Philly", have you ever marveled at the phat bass that makes you want to shake your Bdonkadonk? Well, all that, and he sings too. Most Excellent. The Instigators and lead guitarist, Jim "Fingers" Townsend, are a match made in heaven. From Californicopia to the land of Tejas, an amazing guitarist and vocalist. Acoustic and electric, lead vocal and harmony, three singers in one band, oh my gosh, it's the freakin' Beatles, except it is actually The Instigators. The Instigators are driven mad by the explosive rhythm of Keith Newberry on drums. Don't drummers drive everyone crazy? Well, if not, they aren't doing their job, eh what? Having played with greats such as Freddy King, Eric Johnson, James Brown and Johnny Dee, well, see it to believe it.

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Review by Lee H.

Private PartyReviewed on March 25, 2018From Fredericksburg, TX

Best band we’ve had in the 12 years we have been having our college reunion.

Review by Cristol C.

PicnicReviewed on June 13, 2017From Fredericksburg, TX

The Instigators are FABULOUS!!! I have heard a number of compliments from our BBQ attendees and they were certainly the hit of the evening. I would absolutely use them again and would highly recommend them to any group. They are perfect for groups with a diverse age range and background.

Review by Suzanne K.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 1, 2017From Austin, TX

We hired this group to play for my husband's 80th Birthday Party. We had 28 family members --all ages. A few of us are good dancers so we danced. Some of us can't dance at all so we just listened. But ALL of us enjoyed the band and its music tremendously. The group kept the party moving and lively. They were just terrific!!!!!!!! We recommend them to everyone. Anyone hiring them will be fortunate to have them for their event. We look forward to bringing them back for our next major function. They are a real class act!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Song List 

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  • L A Freeway | Jerry J Walker
  • Two of a Kind | Garth Brooks
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling | the Eagles
  • One of These Nights | the Eagles
  • Heartache Tonight | the Eagles
  • The Weight | the Band
  • Silver Wings | Merle Haggard
  • Mama Tried | Merle Haggard
  • Amarillo by Morning | George Strait
  • You Never Call Me by My Name | David Allen Coe
  • Pretty Woman | Roy Orbison
  • Anything You Want | Roy Orbison
  • Pink Houses | John Cougar Mellencamp
  • Green River | Creedence Clearwater
  • Born on the Bayou | Creedence Clearwater
  • Chain of Fools | Arteha Franklin
  • Feels Like Rain | John Hyatt
  • Slo Turning | John Hyatt
  • Guitars Caddilacs | Dwight Yoakum
  • Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding
  • Folsom Prison | Johnny Cash
  • I Thank You | ZZ Top
  • American Girl | Tom Petty
  • Wild Nights | Van Morrison
  • Feelin'Alright | Joe Cocker
  • Pass Me By | Johnny Rodriquez
  • There Stands the Glass | Webb Pearce
  • Stir It Up | Bob Marley
  • Drift Away | Dobie Gray
  • Blue Eyes Cryin' | Willie Nelson
  • Before the Last Teardrop Falls | Freddy Fender
  • Ain't Too Proud to Beg | The Four Tops
  • Another Saturday Night | Warren Zevon
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Change My Mind | Delbert McClinton
  • China Grove | Doobie Brothers
  • Dance the Nite Away | The Mavericks
  • Doin' Pretty Good | Arc Angels
  • Domino | Van Morrison
  • Drive My Car | The Beatles
  • Fool For Your Stockings | ZZ Top
  • Free Fallin' | Tom Petty
  • Get Up Stand Up | Bob Marley
  • Gimme Some Lovin | Spencer Davis Group
  • Honky Tonk Woman | The Rolling Stones
  • Hound Dog | Elvis Presley
  • Hurt So Good | John Cougar
  • I Hear You Knockin' | Dave Edmunds
  • Jealous | Black Crowes
  • Johnny B Goode | Chuck Berry
  • Knock on Wood | Eddie Floyd
  • Lawyers Guns and Money | Warren Zevon
  • Listen to Her Heart | Tom Petty
  • Listen to the Music | Doobie Brothers
  • Little Lamb | Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Lonely Nights | Bryan Adams
  • Louie Louie | The Kingsman
  • Love Slippin' Away | Vince Gill
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet
  • Mary Jane | Tom Petty
  • Mustang Sally | Wilson Pickett
  • My Baby's Lovin' | Delbert McClinton
  • My Girl | The Temptations
  • No Woman No Cry | Bob Marley
  • Not Fade Away | Buddy Holly
  • Papa's Got a Brand New Bag | James Brown
  • Play that Funky Music | Wild Cherry
  • Poor Poor Pitiful Me | Warren Zevon
  • Satisfaction | The Rolling Stones
  • Sharp Dressed Man | ZZ Top
  • Slow Down | The Beatles
  • Stagger Lee | Fats Domino
  • Start Me Up | The Rolling Stones
  • Summer of 69' | Bryan Adams
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Sweet Emotion | Aerosmith
  • Sweet Home Alabama | Lynard Skynyrd
  • The House is a Rockin' | Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Tube Snake Boogie | ZZ Top
  • Volcano | Jimmy Buffet
  • When a Man Loves a Woman | Percy Sledge
  • Wild Thing | The Trogs
  • Will it Go Round in Circles | Billy Preston
  • Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

June 30, 2018 • Community Event
Sat6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Leander, TX
March 24, 2018 • Private Party
Sat6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Fredericksburg, TX
June 24, 2017 • Family Reunion
Sat6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Rockdale, TX
June 10, 2017 • Picnic
Sat7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fredericksburg, TX
May 28, 2017 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sun7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Austin, TX
April 29, 2017 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Austin, TX
December 31, 2016 • New Year's Eve Party
Sat7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Uvalde, TX
July 23, 2016 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Leander, TX
July 19, 2016 • Corporate Function
Tue6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Austin, TX
June 11, 2016 • Family Reunion
Sat8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sweet Home, TX
March 12, 2016 • Private Party
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pflugerville, TX
December 12, 2015 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM College Station, TX

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