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Usual Suspects Band Variety Band from Simpsonville, KY

Will travel up to 250 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 7 Reviews
  • 13 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2015
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,500 per event

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The Usual Suspects Band is this Region's Best Wedding and Party Band, earning a 5 STAR Rating by Weddingwire, Gigsalad, Gigmasters and Facebook.com!!! They have been called "Kentuckiana's Premier Wedding and Dance Band" by Barn Party USA Editor Tim Martin!!! Together they are an immensely talented and experienced group of professional musicians that have become highly sought after for client's entertainment needs. USB has performed all over Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee, and they continue to expand their horizons. This 9 piece group covers the 70's to Today's Top Rock, R&B, Pop, Funk & Motown Hits!!! USB's Rhythm Section is fronted by former The Voice contestant Amber Reese and talented Vocalist and Keyboardist Mike Damron. Then they top it off with the best 4 Piece Horn Section you will find anywhere! All this makes for a Fantastic Evening of Entertainment!!! With an average of 26 years performing experience between our musicians, you will not be disappointed!!! Members: Amber Reese fronts the band and has an exceptional voice! She participated as a contestant on "The Voice" and has fronted bands in Louisville and Nashville! Now she brings her talent to Usual Suspect Band! Lead Guitarist Bruce Jones has been performing all over the U.S. for the past 36 years, sharing the stage with the likes of Tom Sholz of Boston, Travis Toy of Rascal Flatts and Jeff Douglas of the Oak Ridge Boys. Bruce says his influences come from the artists above, as well as Terry Kath...guitarist of the Legendary Band Chicago! Other influences are Average White Band, Tower of Power, Weather Report and many artists from the Motown era. Martina Shirley has an extensive background in musical performance on the Upright and Electric Bass for over 20 years. Martina has performed in a variety of venues across the Region and has experience playing in Classical Strings Orchestras, Rock, R&B, Motown, Gospel and Jazz Groups. Mike Damron comes to USB as a well-known Piano Man from the Lawrenceburg Kentucky area. He is an accomplished pianist and vocalist that has performed all over the Eastern U.S. He has also been known to lend his talents to Off Broadway Musicals and plays one mean organ! Annalie Durbin is the Heart Beat behind the Usual Suspects Band. This Morgantown WV native has been performing on the Drums and Percussion for 12 years and is currently working on her Masters Degree at the University of Louisville. A talented percussionist, Annalie says her influences come from many genre's of music, including Rock Drummer Neil Pert, as well as famed Jazz Drummers Buddy Rich and Dave Weckl. Then we get to our ultra talented "Hornsmen" of the Usual Suspects Band... Featured soloist Trevin Little brings his soulful saxophone sounds to USB with over 15 years of performance and teaching experience! He is also a highly regarded music educator and continues to teach and perform in Louisville. Tenor Saxophonist Jeff Mackey has 26 years of performance experience and is the Founder of the Usual Suspects Band. Jeff studied Music at the University of Louisville, learning from Local Sax Greats Mike Tracy and Jamie Aebersold. He has performed on the Louisville Music Scene with Leo Night and The Moonlighters as well as the popular rock band Goldbrick. Jeff also does the managing and marketing for the group so when you need USB, call him! Doug Finke is a well known Trombonist with national and international performing experience. After making Louisville his home, This Chicago native has performed all over the world. He has performed with Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz Band, Bob Shulz Frisco Jazz Band as well as with Warren Vache, Kenny Davern, Richard Wyandss, Jim Cullum, John Bunch and James Charillo and is a much sought after Free Lance and Studio Musician. Lastly, we have the musical Prodigy Isaac Stephens. Power and High Notes on the Trumpet is not the only thing this Lead Trumpeter brings to the Usual Suspects Band. He is also an accomplished Saxophonist, Guitarist, Drummer as well as Writer and Arranger! He has toured nationally and internationally and is in high demand as a Studio Musician. When you spend an evening with Usual Suspects Band, you will be treated to music covering the likes of Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Delbert McClinton, Otis Redding, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchey, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers and Tower of Power among many others. Contact USB to entertain your next Event!!!

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Review by scott b.

Casino EventReviewed on April 28, 2019From Lexington, KY

Usual Suspects Band:

Thanks so much for the awesome review!! We truly enjoyed performing for you and we had a blast!! Again thank you for the great review!!!

Review by Akshat G.

Fraternity FunctionReviewed on April 14, 2019From Louisville, KY

Review by Nannie H.

Community EventReviewed on December 12, 2018From Williamsburg, KY

The group is excellent. We will use again and we would highly recommend them.

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  • 25 or 6 to 4 | Chicago
  • Addicted to Love | Robert Palmer
  • Aint Too Proud To Beg | The Temptations
  • At This Moment | Michael Buble
  • Black Friday | Steely Dan
  • Brick House | The Commodores
  • Come Together | The Beatles
  • Diggin on James Brown | Tower of Power
  • Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is | Chicago
  • Domino | Van Morrison
  • Easy Like Sunday Morning | Lionel Ritchey
  • Flip Flop FLy | Joe Turner
  • Get Ready | Rare Earth
  • Hard to Handle | Otis Redding
  • Hip To Be Square | Huey Lewis
  • Honkey Tonk Woman | Rolling Stones
  • Hot Hot Hot | Buster Poindexter
  • I Wanna Be Just Like You | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • I Wish | Stevie Wonder
  • Jump Jive and Wail | Brian Setzer
  • Jumpin From Six to Six | Colin James
  • Jumpin East of Java | Brian Setzer
  • King of Swing | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • Knock On Wood | Eddie Floyd
  • Make Me Smile | Chicago
  • Moon Dance | Van Morrison
  • Mustang Sally | Wilson Pickett
  • My Old School | Steely Dan
  • Papa's Got A Brand New Bag | James Brown
  • Play Dat Funky Music | Wild Cherry
  • Power of Love | Huey Lewis
  • Saturday In The Park | Chicago
  • Shaky Ground | Delbert McClinton
  • Signed Sealed Delivered | Stevie Wonder
  • Since I Don't Have You | Skyliners
  • So Very Hard to Go | Tower of Power
  • Soul Man | Sam & Dave
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Sweet Home Chicago | Blues Brothers
  • The Letter | Joe Cocker
  • Turn Your Love Around | George Benson
  • Vehicle | Ides of March
  • What is Hip | Tower of Power
  • When A Man Loves A Woman | Percy Sledge
  • You Can Leave Your Hat On | Joe Cocker
  • You May Be Right | Billy Joel
  • The One You Love | Glenn Frey
  • You & Me & The Bottle Makes 3 | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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Past Events

May 11, 2019 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Danville, KY
April 27, 2019 • Casino Event
Sat7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Lexington, KY
March 30, 2019 • Fraternity Function
Sat7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Louisville, KY
December 31, 2018 • Capital Plaza Hotel
Mon9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Frankfort, KY
December 8, 2018 • Audoban Country Club Dinner / Dance
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Louisville, KY
November 24, 2018 • Cardinal Alley Tailgate UofL vs UK Game
Sat1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Louisville, KY
November 9, 2018 • Jeptha Creed Distillery
Fri6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Shelbyville, KY
October 27, 2018 • Cardinal Alley Tailgaters UofL Gane
Sat3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Louisville, KY
October 20, 2018 • Lake St. Joseph Convent
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Crestwood, KY
October 13, 2018 • The Grand Reserve
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Lexington, KY
October 12, 2018 • Jeptha Creed Distillery
Fri6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Shelbyville, KY
October 7, 2018 • Smith Berry Winery
Sun2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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