Greendale 40s bands

If you’re looking to book a band that’s both elegant and fun, then scroll down to take a look through our listing of retro 40s Band out of the Greendale, WI area. Once you’ve picked out your favorites, you can contact them directly for a free price quote. It’s that simple!

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Milwaukee Hot Club plays "gypsy jazz", the music of the late great Django Reinhardt and his modern descendants. Our music is a high energy mix of swing, bossa, and gypsy samba rhythms. Although this is known primarily as an instrumental style, we do sing and depending on the gig vocal tunes may comprise up to 50% of our set. Although the core of the band is 2 gypsy guitars and upright bass, we usually play with our sax man and sometimes augment the band with other horns, percussion, or female...(more)

We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connects with the audience; he does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Louie Prima, Michael Buble, etc. He wanders among...(more)

Winner of "Best of Weddings 2014" with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. The musicians are professional, charming and full of infectious energy. Whether you want mellow, elegant music to create a special mood or fun dancing music from Swing, Oldies, Motown, Disco and today's Pop Hits, Yazz Jazz has you covered! Amy gives unlimited consultations and caters to each individual client to ensure 100% satisfaction. Yazz Jazz Entertainment works...(more)

This is a 20+ member full big band. We specialize in jazz,swing,Latin, polka, waltz.... We like to entertain and provide a large array of arrangements. We can accommodate and cater to you and your significant other's needs. We break down into a smaller jazz combo to handle dinner and can even form a smaller rock band to play those rock tunes you want to hear. To top it all off any of the new top 40 and current music you would like to hear can be played by our DJ!
Whether it's a large...(more)

The mid-west's premier big band, Swing Explosion is the big band that can do it all! Comprised of the finest musicians from southeast Wisconsin and the incomparable Pete Sorce, Swing Explosion will add an air of excitement, prestige and sophistication to your wedding reception, corporate event or private party. Swing Explosion is also available for music festivals, dances and concert series.
Although a big band, Swing explosion excels at all styles of music. Led by one of the countries...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Milwaukee area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

The Rat Package Cabaret Troupe's Rat Pack show is unmatched. It is is more than just a vanilla tribute to Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and the ladies of that era such as Marilyn Monroe, Rosemary Clooney, The Andrew Sisters, etc. Our veteran professional cast features excellent singers who are also steeped in acting.
We also features a variety of genres including period shows such as, "Rewind the 50's and 60's", Broadway segments like "Grease", "Chicago", "Guys and Dolls". We...(more)

Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Do you need German or Irish musical entertainment for your event or club? We have our Die Musikmeisters German Band or Nippersink Rogues Irish Band. How about lively Dixieland jazz or Ragtime music? We have our Dixieland Jazz Cats and Ragtime Jazz Cats! Mike Knauf Music will provide the right group for your event or venue. Our bands bring experience, professionalism and class to every gig they play. We play for private...(more)

Leave the worrying to us. We work closely with you for the event YOU want, drawing upon our extensive experience giving you the options you want and the type of attention you deserve. YOUR DAY YOUR WAY.
We feature saxophone, bass, drums, vocals, 2 guitars and keyboard, but we can configure from 4-7 pieces depending on your budget. Got a theme? Great! With Whoz Playing?, you get seasoned musicians, each with over 35 years of playing experience.
Add our live JAZZ COMBO for your...(more)

Averaging 300+ performances annually nationwide for corporate events, galas, and receptions of all types, Gold Standards & Jazz Ensembles reaffirms its reputation for professionalism and musical excellence with each engagement! Our ongoing, satisfied clients include Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Motorola, and Berkshire Hathaway as well as renowned country clubs, municipalities, and concert venues who require the finest musical presentation without any hassle or drama!
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The Nite Hawks -
Jazz, Swing, Jump & Blues
Before rock 'n' roll took over popular music in the 1960s, the radios and record players jumped with songs from some of America's greatest composers from the early swing era of the 1920s through the jazzy pop tune era of the 1950s. The Nite Hawks specialize in swing, jazz, jump and blues from composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin to songs performed by the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Ray...(more)

Add some vintage style and class to your event.
Since 1996, Chicago's Rhythm Rockets have been delivering 100 shows a year of their brand of vintage Rhythm & Blues, with songs influenced by the sax-driven bands of the late 1940's and early 1950's. In keeping with that style of music, the Rhythm Rockets' performances reflect the diversity of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues for which Chicago is famous.
From original compositions to matchless arrangements of vintage classics, the Rhythm Rockets...(more)

We're a versatile group capable of playing a variety of gigs from corporate events to weddings. A live jazz group is perfect to set a classy scene for your guests. The WHOZ PLAYING JAZZ COMBO can be configured from 3-6 pieces depending on your preference and budget and may consist of a combination of any of the following instrumentation: bass, guitar, sax, vocalist, piano and drums. We also have access to a BIG BAND from 9-20 musicians including a vocalist playing big band and swing...(more)

MICHEL DOMINGUE & CO. have been providing soulful jazz in the Chicagoland area for over a decade. Michel has the group to fit your event from the soothing sounds of a jazz duo or the energetic sounds of a full jazz quintet. If you are looking for a well dressed professional group, Michel Domingue & Co are your best option.
OPTION 1:
Jazz Quintet: Piano, Vocal/Violin, Drums, Upright Bass, Sax
OPTION 2:
Jazz Duo: Saxophone & Piano
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Sam Fazio's music is hip, elegant and bold. He puts a wonderful new spin on the songs we love. Whether he's singing a swing standard, pop classic or love ballad, his soulful yet classic style comes shining through. Sam's style is reminiscent of classic singers like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, yet current like the sounds of Michael Buble. Sam performs with the best jazz musicians in Chicago as a duo, trio, quartet or big band. Sam will work with your organization to meet your music...(more)

We are a jazz trio consisting of guitar (Tom Theabo), harmonica (Whoopee Jim Wilfahrt) and vocals (Donna Ruzicka) playing great, recognizable ballads, swing and jazz standards in beautiful arrangements. Together, we bring over a century of performance experience. We have a long song list and with enough notice, we can learn a special song for your special event. Easy on the ears, our music is perfect for cocktail hours, quiet background music for private parties as well as dance music (just...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Chicago area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

From the era of America's greatest generation comes the music of Greg Anderson and "The Little Big Band". Songs like "In The Mood", "A String of Pearls", "Tuxedo Junction", "Little Brown Jug", "A Sentimental Journey" and many more! This condensed band gives you all the sound and energy of an 18 piece swing band in the size and price range of 7 pieces or less. This is NOT 10 or 12 frumpy old men sitting down looking over their glasses at some sheet music. We feature 6 men in top dress tuxedos....(more)

Since playing his first professional jazz gig at the age of 15, saxophonist Trent Harris has been sharing his passion for jazz with audiences for over 25 years. Trent offers instrumental jazz throughout Michigan in small groups that sound and look great for any type of event. Whether you seek jazz as a subtle sonic backdrop for your guests' enjoyment, or whether you seek jazz as a concert where the music takes center stage and the musicians command the room's attention, Trent and his fellow...(more)

Welcome to the site of the #2 ranked swing band and the #8 rated jazz band in all of Gigmasters, which includes many hundreds of entertainers. And you can purchase and download two of our recent concerts at iTunes, cdbaby, Google Play and Amazon -- just search at any of those sites for "Dan Heath with the Paradise Band". No band does "the Great American Song Book," including the romantic songs of the '20s through the 90's, like Dan Heath with the Paradise Band. From the great songs of Johnny...(more)

The Ambassadors Big Band was formed in 1957 in the Ann Arbor area. The 17 or 18-member swing band continues to excite audiences with their unique arrangments of great standard swing tunes and newer tunes in a swing style. We also perform ballroom dance music including; Latins, waltzes, etc., on request. We are one of the few big bands to still feature not only solo male, and female vocalists, but a vocal trio, 'The Diplomats'.
This group is wonderful for Weddings, Dances, and Outdoor...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Indianapolis area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits! The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

Brass Menagerie is a ten-piece stage band from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We feature a sizzling horn section with great vocals and generations of memorable music - everything from the hot swing beats of the 40's & 50's, to the early years of rock & roll, plus a large assortment of tunes from the 70's, 80's & 90's thru today.
We also feature great band tributes such as the Beatles, Chicago & the legendary Motown Sound - even some great Sinatra/Tom Jones type show-tunes. Our audiences always...(more)

We are excited to report that our first full year on GigMasters, we were awarded their Most Booked Jazz Orchestra honor for all of the U.S.A. and Canada! We perform music from the Great American Songbook with various ensembles ranging from a pianist/keyboard artist only, to the classic 17 piece Big Band. Our featured vocalist is the Nation's Longest Running, Top Rated, Most Booked Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, Matt Snow, AKA "The Cincinnati Sinatra."
Matt's been performing on television,...(more)

This is the real deal. This is a 3214 big band. This was the format that dominated the regional band scene through out the 30's, 40's and 50's. We have recaptured the scores, the instrumentation and feeling of the great era of the big band. This makes for an affordable alternative to other bands yet preserves the style and flair that was the Tuxedo Junction is a collection of top musicians that performs the best of the world of Jazz.
We are rated as the second top Big Band in our region...(more)