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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.

Airtight

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!

Bigtime Band 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!
Boston Soul Review 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!

Chicken Slacks Soul Revue 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.
Mike Dumas Band

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 Boston’s best party bands. From elegant dinner music to a rollicking finish, the Mike Dumas Band can do it all!

Front and Center 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.
Mark Greel

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.

GQ and the Lady 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.
In the House

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.

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!
Kahootz

Kahootz
No matter what the event, see why Kahootz is New England’s 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. Boston’s top special event orchestra features New England’s finest male and female singers backed by the area’s best musicians.

Madhouse

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.

The Marcels

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.

 

Mass Appeal 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.
Metro

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.

 

Mirage

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.

Plaid Daddy 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.
Search Party

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!

Soul Ambition 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).
Soul Kitchen

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.

Soul Sound revue 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!
Sugar Daddy

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
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 area’s 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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