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Roster Bands
Our roster bands represent some of New England's most sought-after
wedding/ corporate bands, and are great options for any event.
All of the bands cover a wide variety of music, ranging from
big band, swing and jazz to R&B, Motown, classic rock,
contemporary rock, and top 40. Every band has an experienced
MC who will handle all of your introductions. The bands are
also fully equipped with a professional sound system. Hank
Agency has seen every band that we represent, so we can personally
guarantee that no matter who you choose, you will have a great
experience!
Below are a few bands roster bands that we represent, just
to give you an idea of the range of bands we can offer. If
you are interested in any of the bands listed below, or would
like to ask about other bands, please contact
us.
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Airtight
Airtight is a 6-piece band with heart and
soul. As world-class professionals, each member
has built an impressive repertoire and performance
history, culminating an exceptional sound. The
band has strong male vocals and is fronted by
an excellent female vocalist. Possessing a true
love for what they do, each wedding performance
is a real expression of joy. This energy, excitement
and fun is contagious and will become an unforgettable
and uplifting experience for you and your wedding
guests. The band plays all styles, has a keen
sense of reading the audience to get everybody
dancing in all age groups, and will make any wedding
reception or function a memorable party! |
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Bigtime Band
Bigtime Band is made up of experienced music veterans of the Boston band and music scene. All of the band's members have worked in a wide variety of rock, soul and wedding bands and performance situations in varied styles. Located in the Boston, Massachusetts area, the band formed in 1993 and has been making music as a nightclub and wedding band from Connecticut to Maine! |
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Boston Soul Review
Classic '60s Soul + R&B + Motown + '70s Dance/Funk + The James Brown Songbook + Jazz/Pop Standards = A great time for your event!
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The Chicken Slacks Soul Revue
The Chicken Slacks Soul Revue is dedicated to the re-creation of an authentic soul revue show featuring a larger-than-average band. A tight rhythm section, gritty horns, and a stirring star vocalist combine to create a powerful stage presence and big sound to which audiences immediately respond. The band delivers high-energy music for people to dance, romance, bump, grind, sway, stumble, sing along, reminisce, celebrate, and get down to. |
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Mike Dumas Band
This 8 piece band has a 3 piece horn section,
soulful vocals, and groove driven rhythms covering
jazz standards, classic rock and top 40 hits.
They are an exciting dance band and are one of
Bostons best party bands. From elegant dinner
music to a rollicking finish, the Mike Dumas Band
can do it all! |
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Front and Center
Front and center combines contemporary music with old-school R&B, funk and the old classics of the Rat Pack era. This band is known for their Vegas style, interactions with the audience and old-school performer feel. They have multiple lead vocals and terrific full harmonies. |
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The Mark Greel Band
Mark Greel's style ranges from Sinatra to Santana.
He focuses on music selections that takes best
advantage of his horn section and multi-vocals.
For your reception you will be able to go through
the song list and edit your favorites. Mark Greel
does not perform typical wedding band type music,
i.e. line dances, sing-a-longs or anything of
that nature: Mark's goal is to always perform
the best dance music possible with great energy
and musicianship, while presenting it with class
and style. The band is normally 7 to 8 pieces.
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GQ and the Lady
GQ and the Lady is an experienced, musically diverse dance band, featuring one of the areas most versatile and dynamic lead female vocalists. Mix that with an airtight band that includes arguably the most sought-after of lead male vocalists, and you have a recipe for success at any affair! With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum of music from jazz to R&B to soft rock to country, GQ and the Lady can tailor their sound to your special event. |
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In the House
A high energy dance band guaranteed to get toes
tapping, hips swaying and heads shaking. In The
House combines some of the top R&B, Reggae
and Latin and Dance Rock of the 60'ss through
today into one, high energy, action packed show.
They play the music of Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind
& Fire, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Santana,
Pink, No Doubt and a lot more! 6 to 11-pieces
available including full horn section and Hammond
B3 Organ. Smooth Jazz, Latin Jazz and Jazz available
for cocktails and dinner performed by solo guitar
or full combo. Ceremony music also available. |
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K2
If you believe music makes the party, look no further than K2 for the best in live entertainment. Fronted by male and femals vocals and a two-piece horn section, K2 offers head turning vocal talent with cool grooves and musical favorites that will keep guests of all ages glued to the dance floor. This band has a passion for playing the music people love to dance to and the youthful energy to keep your party hopping! |
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Kahootz
No matter what the event, see why Kahootz is New
Englands best band for people who demand
only the finest in live music. Classy while remaining
hip, Kahootz plays a mix of musical favorites
from every era with an emphasis on high energy
dance music. Bostons top special event orchestra
features New Englands finest male and female
singers backed by the areas best musicians. |
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Madhouse
Madhouse belts out a unique and savvy mixture
of R&B, soul, country, blues and swing. This
potent brew is spiked with original tunes, producing
a seamless stream of dance music. Working from
a solid R & B foundation, singer John Keegan
commands center stage with his charismatic, soul-stirring
evocation of the classics from the likes of Elvis,
James Brown, The Temptations and Van Morrison.
Back up is provided by a pulsating rhythm section
and a horn section that grooves relentlessly while
stepping their way through outrageous dance moves.
The band's antics are infectious, and when Keegan
leads the horn players into the crowd, the line
between audience and entertainer disappears. |
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The Marsels
The Marsels were named "One of the top
ten wedding bands in the country," by Town
and Country. The Marsels cover everything from
big band, swing and jazz to R&B and top 40.
Charismatic frontman Dwight Streetman is an entertainer
in the truest sense of the word, and the hard-hitting
band behind him delivers a perfect performance
every time. It's a proven formula that the Marsels
have used since their first performance over 30
years ago: take only the finest and latest music
of the day, season it with some memories from
the past, and perform it with so much style and
energy that people can't help having a good time
- no matter what their age. When you want your
guests to have a lasting memory of that special
evening, grace your stage with the eight talented
musical performers who are The Marsels.
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Mass Appeal
Pete leads a solid cast of talented musicians to form the energetic and exciting band Mass Appeal. The song list consists of Classic Rock, Funk, Motown, 80's hits and many more styles to bridge the different generations and pull the whole party onto the dance floor. This band is perfect for parties and special occasions. |
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Metro
Metro is a polished, charismatic ensemble that
is comfortable playing various musical styles.
Whether you enjoy swing, big band or smooth jazz,
R&B, soul or funk, Metro can set the mood
that's right for you. They have a diverse song
list suited to fit your needs. For special occasions
they will learn specific selections; they are
not satisfied until you are. Metro has performed
at the Four Seasons Hotel, the Ritz Carlton Hotel,
the Boston Harbor Hotel, Brae Burn Country Club,
Cambridge Yacht Club, Nantucket Yacht Club, Edgartown
Yacht Club, Harvard Business School, Harvard Faculty
Club, Harvard Club, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Center for the Arts, Hammond Castle, the Wang
Center, the John F. Kennedy Library, the Bay Tower
Room and the Top of the Hub.
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Mirage
Mirage is fronted by two incredible male and female
lead vocals. They cover everything from big band,
swing and jazz to contemporary hits. Mirage also
provides DJ services on band breaks, will be the
master of ceremonies, will learn your first and
last dance, and can also offer other add-on features
such as overtime full band or DJ, cocktail piano
& saxophone, and musicians and vocalists for
your ceremony. |
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Plaid Daddy
Plaid Daddy is a core group of 5 seasoned musicians. In the Spring of 2000, Jim Dunlop, joined with a group of Berklee college musicians to create the Plaid Daddy project. His intention was to create the most diverse cover band in the New England area. Word quickly spread about the band and their unique approach to cover songs and live shows. From Prince to Puddle of Mudd, party music, all styles, no gimmicks. Upon your request Plaid Daddy has the versatility to add musicians to create the perfect sound for your event. |
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The Search Party
The Search Party uniquely combines the energy
and spark of a great club band with the experience
and broad-based repertoire of a professional function
band. The Search Party brings fresh energy and
spark to an exciting repertoire of rock, pop,
R&B, reggae, swing and more. Rather than relying
on gimmicks and corny stage antics, this band
prefers to let the music do the talking to get
people on the dance floor. With a solid line up
consisting entirely of Berklee College of Music
graduates, this Boston-based, five piece outfit
puts it all together as a hot band with an honest
appreciation for what makes people want to move! |
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Soul Ambition
Soul Ambition is a horn driven, blues/jazz/rock/reggae/funk/fusion/soul/ R&B experience. This high energy band features a powerful horn section, slamin` rhythm section, and stellar vocals. This high energy band features a powerful horn section, a slammin' rhythm section, and stellar vocals. The soulful, sexy voice of Mr. William Lessenberry is out front. Mike,"The Big Johnson" (guitars, vocals), Willie Moss (bass), Dave Watson (drums), and Mike Koziel (keys, vocals) round out the rhythm section. The Soul Ambition horn section is Jeffrey Clayton (trumpet, steel pan, vocals), Chris "Boneman" B (trombone, percussion, vocals), and Adam Go (alto/tenor sax). |
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Soul Kitchen
Soul Kitchen is a great dance bannd. Whether you
are planning a wedding or a corporate event, Soul
Kitchen lays down a beat that sets your feet in
motion. From soul to swing, they've got you covered.
The band is made up of some of the best musicians
in the Boston area, whose collective experience
ranges from performing with legends such as
Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles Tony Bennett and Aretha
Franklin to national television appearances with
the Boston Pops. With the four horns (and their
many horn doublings), and both male and female
lead vocalists, they offer a musical product unmatched
by anyone in the area.
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Soul Sound Revue
Soul Sound Revue is by far the hottest Motown show
this side of Detriot, and performs the greatest
hits in the true Motown Tradition". Soul
Sound Revue recreates the dynamic vocal harmonies
and musical stylings of classic Motown groups of
the sixties, seventies, and eighties: The Four Tops,
The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and
many more. With the popular resurgence of the seventies,
eighties, and nineties, Soul Sound Revue currently
performs the most popular dance hits spanning four
decades. With all the flash and finery reminiscent
of a time when dress and show were as important
as the players and vocalist's stage presence, Soul
Sound Revue's three lead vocalists explode onto
the stage with a vibrant six-piece rhythm and multi-horn
back-up band that will leave you breathless! |
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Sugar Daddy
Whether you are looking for an elegant evening of entertainment with a touch of class, or a wild party with dancing all night, Sugar Daddy will create a memorable event! Unlike the typical "wedding band"
Sugar Daddy has it's own unique style. The band plays all types of dance and party music ranging from 1970's Disco, Funk & R&B with such artists as Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross to some of today's top artist such as Outkast, No Doubt and The Black Eyed Peas. Sugar Daddy has performed at receptions, festivals, fund raisers, reunions, corporate parties, and private events. They also play in many local clubs and casinos.
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Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot and the Brass Kickin Horns are one of the hardest working party bands in the Boston area. Consisting of seven full-time musicians who are veterans of the music scene, Sugarfoot has performed at many of the areas top clubs and private events, and continues to perform for numerous charity organizations. They deliver high energy party music that always has the crowd asking for more. If you love to dance and get your groove on, or just like to kick back and feel the energy, this is the band to hire. |
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