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America has seen a resurgence of ballroom dancing and "lounge music" over the last few years, yet this music has been around for many years and for almost as long, the Nash Hernandez Orchestra has been playing this music, when it was "cool" and even when it wasn't. The Nash Hernandez Orchestra is the longest-running big band in the Austin area. A twelve-piece band, the group was established in 1949 by trumpeter Nash Hernandez. Initially comprised of all Hispanic musicians that Hernandez himself taught, the group has had many musicians come through the ranks, but the sound has always remained the same. Many musicians who performed in the group went on to lead their own groups and have become prominent musicians in the Austin music scene. Musicians such as Mitch Watkins, Tomas Ramirez, Tim Torres, Dave Gutierrez, John Mills, and Mike Mordecai, to name only a few, all began their career in the Austin area working in the Nash Hernandez Orchestra. Nash Hernandez fell in love with the big band style while a member of the Army Air Corp during World War II. He worked side-by-side with many musicians from the popular big bands of that golden era of music who were also serving their country in the war. After the war, he moved to Austin and worked with Matt Velasquez. In 1949 he decided to start his own band. The band did all the popular big band swing of the era, but in addition, the group also performed the Latin music of Perez Prado, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat. This made the group popular with a wide variety of people. Over the years, Nash performed for numerous politicians, the Austin Senators baseball team, numerous corporate parties, and generations of weddings. In 1975, Nash was named Ambassador of Goodwill by Governor Dolph Brisco, for whom Nash had performed in 1973 at Governor Brisco's Inaugural Ball. In addition, Nash Hernandez was twice honored by the city of Austin when the city council proclaimed Nash Hernandez Day on October 26, 1975 and again on July 2, 1993. In that same year, he was also honored by the Texas Senate with a proclamation sponsored by the Honorable Senator Gonzalo Barrientos. In 1994, he was recognized by Vice-President Al Gore for his contributions in the state. It was a sad day for the Austin music scene when Nash Hernandez passed away on June 26, 1994. Today, the tradition continues on under the direction of Nash's son, drummer Ruben Hernandez, who began playing with the group at the age of eleven. It was Nash's wish before he died that Ruben continue the band and with the help and support of the family, Ruben has done that. The group continues to play to enthusiastic audiences and in 1999, the band's fiftieth anniversary year, the Austin City Council and Mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed September 9 as Nash Hernandez Orchestra Day, the third such time the band has been honored in this way. Under his direction, Ruben plans to continue the Nash Hernandez Orchestra well into the 21st century. Be a part of history and come hear the band as they continue to perform in the Austin area and throughout Texas.
Since their beginning in 1991, The Grooves have become Texas favorite entertainment, performing all styles of music to rave audiences all over the world. The Grooves show is an exciting combination of classic rock, Motown, oldies, disco, country, standards, swing, eighties dance, plus all the most up to date dance music. We can also transform ourselves into a seventies disco showband to turn your party into a disco dance extravaganza! We have played for countless events both public and private including:
The Miss U.S.A. Pageant
Valero Energy
American Red Cross
Santa Fe Energy
Dell Corporation
The Vice-President of Honduras and the American Ambassador
We play wedding receptions, high school proms, Holiday parties, birthday parties, and graduation parties. Our "mission" is to deliver an electrifying show to all ages. The Grooves also have a Motown/Disco show band complete with costumes and choreography.
Back by popular demand, THE MR FABULOUS VARIETY SHOW!!! This is the show that can be customized to fit your event theme or occasion. "THE MR FABULOUS VARIETY SHOW", features "CASINO ROYALE", doing their Jazz standards, Latin Big Band and popular movie themes, followed by "THE SWINGING VEGAS SHOW", featuring the vocals of MR FABULOUS! Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, MR FABULOUS brings out his "ROCK AND ROLL SHOW", featuring POPULAR hits from the 50's up to the present day. "THE MR FABULOUS VARIETY SHOW", also features special performances by guest singers and musicians. Do you want a female singer? WE'VE GOT IT! Do you want a comedian? WE'VE GOT IT! Do you want a multimedia presentation? WE'VE GOT IT! Have you ever been at a party where the band breaks just when the audience really heats up? WE FEEL YOUR PAIN and would like to offer the "MR FABULOUS VARIETY SHOW" with NO BREAKS! This is entirely up to YOU. We can design the show with a multitude of options. YOU decide how you want the show structured, or we can put it together for you at no extra charge. VERSATILITY AND VARIETY make the "MR FABULOUS VARIETY SHOW", a MUST-HAVE act for your next corporate event, fund raiser, or reception. Call or email bookaband.com today for more info and a price quote
Eightysomething is the first unique 80s musical entertainment experience to appear in Austin. Performing hits from the 80s era, including artists such as Blondie, Duran Duran, and Depeche Mode, Eightysomething aims to score with a broad range of tastes... Along with providing music, Eightysomething also endeavors to immerse the audience with 80s lore via different forms of multimedia, trivia contests, and prizes, converting even those with little 80s interest into enthusiastic participants.
80s-related entertainment is becoming a hot ticket, involving a substantial demographic. Eightysomething is run by experienced folks who lived and were influenced by the culture of the 80s. This personal involvement is our edge over the other bands.
Eightysomething is currently a 5-piece outfit, with horns and additional vocals possible upon request.
Teri & Flashback is San Antonio?s premier dance band specializing in 70s and 80s dance music. With its wide array of musical talent Teri & Flashback?s onstage energy is enough to get any party going.
Manual Sanchez on guitar and vocals. To hear Manual play guitar is to take a glimpse into his soul. He holds nothing back when it comes to those hard hitting solos.
Rene "The Metronome" Hernandez on drums brings his soulful beat and high energy playing to the stage and is the solid foundation of the rhythm section.
Rounding out the rhythm section is Paul Sanchez on bass and vocals. Paul??|s many years of performing experience on stage as well as in the studio translates into a river of rhythm that flows easily throughout the night.
Paul Valero on keys. Disguised as a mild mannered piano teacher by day, by night he transforms in to a synthesizer super hero. Able to hold an entire brass section in one hand while balancing a lite stringed orchestra in the other. Paul is able to effortlessly coax those multiplexed melodies from his artificial ivories.