Musicians,
Bands and DJ's
listed alphabetically
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| AIN'T
MISBEHAVIN' |
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Contact: Sheila Unvala Saad at 207/963-2279
Email: sus@acadia.net
Swing dance band with piano, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, bass,
drums and vocals. Also blues and old-time waltzes.
Parties, weddings, etc.
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| BEN
BLOCK'S BIG BAD BLUES BAND |
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Contact: Ben Block at 207/525-3062
"We play a variety of
music based around the Blues, from classics like "Sweet Home
Chicago" and "Hoochie Coochie Man" to a variety of
originals. A good portion of our songs are also funk, like
some Herbie Hancock numbers, and some originals. To sum it up,
it's music played with real soul, and it will get you on your feet
in no time"
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| BIG
BEAT DISC JOCKEY & DEEP
END PRODUCTIONS |
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Contact: Pete
"DJPJ"Paraskevas 207-879-2589 -
home
Email:
petedjpj@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/petedjpj
Snail Mailing: P.O. Box 598 Scarborough, Maine 04070-0598
DJPJ plays a wide variety of music for swing dancing, including:
Big Band Swing, 1950s Rock-n-Roll, Rock-a-Billy, Jump/Rhythm&
Blues, old styles and new styles, also Ballroom and Latin music on
request. DJPJ has a swing radio show at WMPG radio (www.wmpg.org/)
and dj's other dance events around Maine. He is a board
member of the Mainiac Swing Dance Society and works on designing
special dance events. DJPJ is available for all dances,
weddings, and special events such as 1950's Rock-n-Roll Sock Hop
and Car Cruise-ins. Music selection available:1940s-1950s big
band, R&B, jazz 1950s Rock-n-Roll/Rock-a-Billy 1960s, 1970s,
1980s pop
Blues |
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BIG CHIEF BAND
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BIG DEE and The SWINGIN
OVERTIME ORCHESTRA
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Contact: Shane
Ellis, 207/244-3729
Email: shane@ellisbands.com
Web Site: www.ellisbands.com
Big Dee has 9 musicians, including a full horn section. We play
funk, soul, (some) swing and rhythm and blues. Editor's
note: If you know hiphop, this would be a fun band to dance
to. Swingin' Overtime plays a lot more swing than Big Dee
does - some of the same musicians, plus others. Good band!
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BIG ENOUGH BAND
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Contact: Henry Elliott,
207/374-5591, Swing and danceable jazz
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| BOB
CHAREST BAND |
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Contact: Bob
Charest at 207/797-3848
Email: info@bobcharestmusic.com
Web Site: www.bobcharestmusic.com
"The Right Choice
in Quality Musical Entertainment -
Outstanding vocalists and top-notch
musicians play everything from the swinging jazz-stylings of the
Big Band era to the soulful sounds of Rhythm & Blues.
Always danceable and entertaining, the Bob Charest Band is the
perfect complement to your special event!" |
| BOB HASKELL
BIG BAND |
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Contact: Bob Haskell at 207/348-6811
Email: bigband@media2.hypernet.com
Fifteen piece big band with vocalist. Plays favorites from the
30's and 40's. Swing, Latin and Waltz. |
| Boogie2Shooz |
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Contact:
Patti-Jean Cousens at 207/633-5183
Email: info@boogie2shooz.com
Web Site: www.boogie2shooz.com
"We specialize in R&B,
Blues, Swing, and Latin styles. Our repertoire also includes classic oldies, show tunes, jazz, and some top 40.
Our sound is big, and danceable. More fun than you can shake a stick
at!"
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| COOL
SWELLS |
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Contact: Glenn Colby, 207-288-4124
Web Site: http://www.ellisbands.com/
A local favorite on MDI for over 15 years, Cool Swells is a four
or five-piece dance band featuring male and female vocals, bass,
drums, guitars and saxophone. They play rockin' rhythm and
blues.
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| DAVID
ANGEL & THE MEMORIES |
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Contact: David,
207/712-4424
Website: www.davidangelandthememories.com
Playing all the rockin' hits from the 50's |
| DELTA KNIGHTS |
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Contact: Rob Babson, 207/871-7807
Email: rbabson@maine.rr.com
Website: www.deltaknights.com
Blues, R&B, Swing, Classic Rock Band. Available for
dances, weddings, corporate functions, anniversaries, class
reunions and much more. |
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DOWNEAST EXPRESS
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Contact:
Larry Tondreau, 207/443-4289, 207/377-5848
Email: ltondreausr@clinic.net,
Oldies to Present
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| EIGHT
TO THE BAR |
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Contact
207/443-6753.
Website: http://www.moonsite.com/eighttothebar/
A Connecticut- based band influenced by rhythm & blues,
soul, Motown, Boogie woogie and swing . |
| J.
BUNNY DJ |
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Contact: Heath Commeau
207/594-9454
Email: JiveBunny99@msn.com
DJ for dances, weddings, parties etc. Wide variety of music. |
| Jimmyjo
and the Jumbol'ayuhs Cajun Dance Band |
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Contact: Jim
Joseph at 207/389-1224
Email: jimmyjo@clinic.net
We are a mid-coast based group of musicians who love to play the
traditional, highly infectious music of southwest Louisiana,
including two-steps, waltzes and a bit of zydeco. We are available
for festivals, dances, weddings, parties, etc. |
| JUMP CITY
JAZZ |
Contact: Brian Catell,
207/947-8413
Email:
Bricatell@adelphia.net
Wide variety of musical genres - Swing, Jazz, R&B, Classic
Rock 'n Roll, Big Band and Pop - everything from big band
favorites to the new swing sounds. |
| KING
MEMPHIS |
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Website:
www.kingmemphis.com
Rockabilly Music
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KING PIROGI |
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Contact: Tom Jamrog,
207-763-3406
King Pirogi has been playing for
over 10 years. Currently 6 musicians, including
outstanding vocalist. We play polkas, plus jazz
standards, swing, waltzes, Latin, etc. Visit the
website to hear us.
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| LEX
& JOE |
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website: www.lexandjoe.com
blues/swing band
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| MOON
PUPPIES |
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Contact: Anita Priesing
Email: moonpup@midmaine.com
Website: http://home.midmaine.com/~moonpup/swing.html
Swing, blues, funky soul, vocalists
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| OLD TOWN
HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE |
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Contact: Jeff Priest
at
207/827-3910
Email: priest46@midmaine.com
fax: 207/ 827-3918 |
| PAT
MICHAUD BIG BAND |
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Contact: Pat
Michaud at:
207/862-5052; 13 Elm St. West, Hampden, ME 04444
Swing, Latin and Pop music for your weddings, parties and dances |
| PAUL
KRAKAUSKE DJ |
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Contact: Paul Krakauske 207/828-1795
Email:
mainiacswing@yahoo.com
Specializing in swing music of all styles including Big Band, Jazz
Vocals, 50's Rock, Rockabilly, Blues and New/Retro Swing.
East Coast and West Coast music. For dances, weddings and
private functions. Dance Instruction and/or Dance Demos also
available.
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| PHIL
RICH BIG BAND |
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Contact: Phil Rich
207/892-1043
Email: pkrbigband@aol.com
"Music for your dancing and listening pleasure" |
| QUEEN
CITY BIG BAND |
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Email: bigbanddan@hotmail.com
Website: www.queencitybigband.com
The Queen City Big Band is directed by Brian Nadeau . The band is
made up of 16 musicians with several vocalists. We have been
performing in the Bangor/ Brewer area for almost 5 years. If you
need a big band for any event please contact us. |
| RETROCLECTIC
DJ |
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Contact: Dave
Ragsdale, 207/666-8461
Email: raggers@linuxmail.com
Website: www.retroclectic.com
All types of music, specializing in swing, rock & roll, new
wave, alternative and 70's funk. |
| SHEEPSCOT
JAZZ AND SWING COMPANY |
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Contact: Barney
Balch, 207/586-5255
Email: bbalch@bigelow.org
Website: www.mainejazz.net
A mix of swinging jazz, from Duke Ellington to Count Basie,
Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller, and Tommy Dorsey to Benny Goodman.
If it swings, we play it. The band is well known in New
England, and in the summertime this group morphs to the "Jazz
Babies'' when internationally renowned pianist Bob Page comes to
town. Available for festivals, dances, weddings, parties,
etc. "...It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that
swing...do-waa-do-waa-do-waa-do-waa...". |
| SCOTT
DAVIS JAZZ QUARTET |
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Contact: Scott Davis,
(207) 443-6439
Email: ssdavis@suscom-maine.net
Swinging hard in midcoast Maine for over 16 years, the SDJQ consists
of piano, bass, drums, and trumpet/flugelhorn/vocals. We play
swing, blues, bebop, ballads, jump-boogie - lots of very danceable
music for all occasions. Tons of WWII/big band tunes, Sinatra,
Tony Bennett, Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Prima, Brian Setzer -
lots of stuff swing dancers dig. Experienced, professional, and
shamelessly available for hire. |
| THREE
BUTTON DELUXE |
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Contact: Paddy
Rowling~691-0515 or David Clarke~338-0138
Website: www.threebuttondeluxe.com
"Hoppin' trio from the mid-coast that
plays Swing, Jump, Jive, early R&B and Rock & Roll on
vintage instruments while wearing retro threads. Like,
these cats are crazy daddy-o!"
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| TOUCH OF BRASS |
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Contact:
Alan Foxwell, (H) 207/474-2212 (W) 207/474-3619
Swing and ballroom band |
| TWIN
SPIN DJ SERVICE |
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Contact: Art
Dearing, 207/989-2913 or 989-6621
Email: djart@twinspindj.com
Website: www.twinspindj.com
Mint condition vinyl 45's, LP's. CD's. Powered speakers,
wireless mic, lighting available. All styles of music: big
band swing, ballroom, 50's and 60's "oldies", disco,
soul/R&B, club dance/mix, top-100 radio, latin/salsa, cajun/zydeco,
new and old country, classic rock, Oktoberfest, polka. Music
style and selection catered to your specific event. If I
don't have what you need and you do, I'll be happy to play your
CD, tape or vinyl. Will consider providing music for dance
instruction as well as dance. Mobile DJ, will travel.
Available weeknights, Friday evenings, Sundays.
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TWO
BASS JON |
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Contact:
Rick & Debbie Bassett at 207-829-3175
Email: info@twobassjon.com
Website: www.twobassjon.com
One of Maine's favorite Dance Bands for the past 25 years
featuring Swing, R&B, Jazz, Show-tunes, Motown, Classic
Rock, Big Band and Great Vocals!
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| VICTORY
SWING BAND |
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Contact: Roger W. Beverage, 57 Hillcrest Ave, Yarmouth, Me. 04096
(207) 846-9616
Email:
Victoryswing@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/victoryswing/index.html?1019965749400
A dedicated group of professional musicians playing primarily the
original "as recorded by" arrangements of the popular
tunes of the post WWII period as well as the "classic"
swing era of 1936-1945. We have taken pains to include many tunes
suitable for dancing by the new crop of swing dancers. Three
trumpets, three trombones, five saxes, plus piano, bass, guitar,
drums and vocals.
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| VINTAGE |
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Contact: Roger Renaud,
207/784-2225
Email:
rrenaud@lahorns.com,
lahorns@aol.com
Ballroom music, tunes just the right
length for dancing. |
| WAVELENGTH |
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Contact: Johnna
Dionne 207-883-0893
Email: wavelengthband@yahoo.com
Website:www.wavelengthband.com
Five piece dance band with a great
diversity of vocal and instrumental strength with a repertoire
drawn from many musical styles such as jazz, rhythm and blues,
disco, and classic rock specializing in weddings, corporate events
and private parties.
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THE WOODY WOODMAN COMBO
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Contact:
Woody Woodman at 207/825-3550
"Maine's most
requested ballroom dance combo"
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