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The core of Band of Gold has been playing together since 1978. Headed by Dave Rimshot and David Noriega, They are available for weddings, corporate parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties etc. All of their music is geared for dancing. They play music from 1950's - 2000 from Oldies, Motown, Classic Rock, R&B, Jump Swing, Country, Blues, Jazz, Polkas, Soul, Latin and even a Dinner set of easy listening mellow music. They play a variety of styles to satisfy all ages and audiences. Five decades of music truly classifies Band of Gold as a variety act. This band is normally a six or seven piece group but musicians can be added or subtracted depending on the budget of an event and size of a room. Band of Gold has very good control of their volume, which is important for most events. Band Of Gold also has a dinner set for the beginning of the evening while your guests are talking and enjoying their meal. Our dinner set is very mellow laid back tunes without the drums. Band of Gold All Star Line Up.
David Noriega on rhythm guitar and vocals. David grew up in Houston, and at a very young age was inspired by talents like The Beatles, Elvis, Frankie Vallie and many others. His love ballads will make you want to go cheek to cheek with your favorite date. He adds his own style and range to these classic songs, making them music to everyone's ears. He has shared the stage with Chubby Checker, The Shirell's, Archie Bell and the Drells, Rick "Elvis" Saucedo and many others.
Dave Rimshot on Drums and vocals. Rimshot started out touring with bands, during his high school years in Thailand, around 1968. An agency called Showbiz Unlimited discovered his band, and they went on tour, doing U.S.O. shows for our boys in Vietnam as they came over for R&R in Thailand. When he moved back to the States in 1971, he went on playing with several local Austin-based bands. Rimshot hooked up with David Noriega in 1978. He has also shared the stage with Chubby Checker, The Shirells, Archie Bell and the Drells, Rick "Elvis" Saucedo and many others.
Doug Holm - Funky Bass Man has been entertaining audiences for years with his solid bass licks and ability to keep the dance floor full. He has played with some of the greats. Eddy "Van" Ferguson is lead guitar extrordinaire. The style and panache of his guitar playing is sassy but bold and tastefully expressed. Eddy grew up in the footsteps of is older brother and played with a lot of local Austin-based bands. He and his brother have been seen for years playing in the Austin and surrounding area clubs. Eddy adds to his talent a voice that's straightforward and gutsy.
Paul Klemme on keyboards and vocals. Paul has been in the Austin area since early 1977, after escaping the confines of Topeka, Kansas, where one of his early influences, the band "Kansas", got its start. In Austin, Paul has played both live and recorded extensively with such groups as "Honey River," "The Small Band," Moonstone," "Low Profile," Pleaser," "Tricky Business," " Chain Reaction," "Haywire," " Tongue 'N' Groove," and "Bent Timbre," among others. In 1982 he recorded an album on Teardrop Records with "Austin's own Street People." With some of the bands he's played with they have opened for acts like "Badfinger," "Tierra," "Carl Carlton," "Little Joe y La Familia," and many others.
Yvette Laukaitis on Lead and Back up vocals. Yvette was born and raised in New Jersey where she got her first paying gig at the innocent age of 13. She was privileged to tour Europe with America's youth in Concert during her high school years and had the honor of singing with the Fred Wareing Orchestra. She studied voice at college in Waco, Tx. She has 17 years of live music on stage behind her and is no stranger to the studio. She recently cut the new Delaware Subs commercial with Johnny Gimble and Danny Levin.
Paul Klemperer has been playing saxophone & clarinet for over 30 years. Originally from Boston (where he studied with such jazz greats as Ray Copeland, Archie Shepp and Max Roach), he moved to Austin in 1982 where he became a regular part of the Austin blues scene. Paul has worked with Marcia Ball, Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton, Doyle Bramhall and many other Texas blues stars. He has toured internationally and opened for worldclass artists such as BB King, Charles Brown, The Neville Brothers, Three Dog Night, and James Brown. He has appeared on national TV and radio shows, including Garrison Keilor's Prairie Home Companion. He brings a soulful intensity to a range of styles, from jazz to blues to rock and soul.
Memphis Train Revue is a 9-piece Texas institution, a gumbo of R&B, funk, soul, gospel and jazz that’s been simmering for 15 years. We start with a funky base of Will McGowan on drums, Yoggie Musgrove on bass, Willie Scoggins on guitar and Phil Redmond on keyboards; toss in a solid horn section of Keith Fiala on the trumpet and Paul Klemperer on sax; and, for that truly unique quality, top it off with the signature smooth, strong, and vibrant vocals of Glenda Dotson, Sheree Smith and Kim Pollini. These ingredients are rare but sophisticated and bring just the right flavor to create the perfect, delicious combination that is Memphis Train Revue. More about the ingredients: Glenda Dotson The daughter of a career army man and minister, Glenda was raised with the soulfulness of a weekly churchgoer and the worldliness of an army brat. With her broad exposure to musical styles from across the country and around the world, it is little wonder she found a unique voice all her own. Glenda has performed for countless audiences with such artists as Kyle Turner, Mr. James Polk and Women in Jazz, all while successfully pursuing her own solo career. Sheree Smith Born and raised in Attalla, Alabama, Sheree’s talents as vocalist and performer have been in demand since before moving to Austin in the 1980’s. Sheree has lent her voice to recordings for Overlord, Spencer Gibb, the San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Riverwalk and has starred in such popular musicals as Beehive and Dreamgirls. Sheree’s theatre experience helps her erase the barrier between performer and audience, allowing the audience to feel the thrill of the spotlight. Kim Pollini Kim’s vocal history is as rich as it is varied. She began singing Gospel at age 5, attended the renowned University of North Texas and earned a B.A. in Music/Voice at Austin College. Kim has toured Europe and, as a member of the UNT Jazz Singers, is a recipient of the “Best College Jazz Choir” award from DownBeat magazine. She has performed with such legends as Jon Hendricks and Maya Angelou and most recently recorded and performed with Bruce Robison at the ACL Festival. Keith Fiala By all accounts, Keith was a child trumpet prodigy. He began playing in the third grade, was featured in the “Who’s Who of Young Musicians,” toured the world playing jazz festivals, and won the prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award all before attending college at the University of Texas on a full music scholarship. Keith recently re-joined Memphis Train Revue after a year touring the globe with late jazz legend Maynard Ferguson. Paul Klemperer Born in Boston, Paul discovered jazz at an early age, sneaking into smoky clubs by age 13. He studied with jazz legends Archie Shepp, Max Roach and Ray Copeland before moving to Austin in 1982 where he worked with such greats as Marcia Ball and members of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Paul earned his master’s degree in Ethnomusicology at the University of Texas and released two CD’s of original jazz tunes before joining Memphis Train Revue in January 2006. Will McGowan A native of East Austin, Will was so enamored with the drums that he taught himself to play with nothing more than a couple of tree branches and empty cans of Crisco. Despite his grandmother’s constant pleas to “quit making all that racket,” Will pursued his love and, at the age of 19, with a real drum set in hand, played his first gig on Austin’s famed 6th Street. Since then, Will has served as the music director of one of Austin’s largest churches, toured the “Chitlin Circuit” with Kyle Turner and entertained our troops in Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo and Sarajevo. Yoggie Musgrove What can you say about Yoggie Musgrove' The man is the most highly sought bassist in central Texas. When Freescale Semiconductor built a band to back Bonnie Raitt, Eric Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Ian McLagan, Stephen Bruton, Ruthie Foster, and Malford Milligan for their “Road to Austin” concert, they hired the absolute best and Yoggie Musgrove was there. On multiple occasions, Yoggie has been voted the Best Bassist in Austin by readers of the Austin Chronicle, proving that he is a player with broad appeal, not merely a musician’s musician. Willie Scoggins Willie Scoggins developed his steadfast work ethic while shucking corn and milking cows on his grand-daddy’s farm just outside of Fort Worth. Willie began his music career at the age of 8 when he was given the choice of learning piano or taking ballet. He chose piano and three years later, received his first guitar as a gift from his dad. Willie graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology where he taught for 7 years before joining Memphis Train Revue in 1995. Phil Redmond A keyboard player, guitarist, drummer, trumpet player, producer, engineer, singer, and songwriter, Phil is a modern day renaissance man whose skills are in high demand among the elite of the central Texas and national music scenes. And why not' It’s in his blood. Phil grew up with a father (Roy Redmond) who sang with James Brown, Ray Charles and Sam and Dave. Phil has forged his own career playing with such notable acts as El Debarge (Motown), Tommy Shane Steiner (RCA) and Toby Beau (RCA). We are proud to have Phil back in the band after a 4 year hiatus.
The Juke Jammers is a group of veteran musicians brought together by their love of jazz and blues. Honoring the music of those that came before them, the Juke Jammers have created their own sound. The band provides a varied and entertaining musical and dancing experience.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world, Dysfunkshun Junkshun is known as one of the best show bands in the southwest! They have shared the stage with KC and The Sunshine Band, Kool and the Gang, The Neville Brothers, Martina McBride, and The Sugar Hill Gang. DFJ's unique blend of high energy R&B, Hip Hop, Motown, & Classic Rock has made them a favorite for Private Events hosted by A-List Celebrities, Dignitaries, Fortune 500 companies, Weddings, and top clubs in the US.
Post-Modern-Power-Loungers, The Recliners, hailing from Austin, TX, take the traditional "lounge sound" and zoom-off into galaxies never explored by Sinatra, Jones, or even Humperdinck. For Weddings and private parties, The Recliners are the cream of the crop. A Recliner's Recipe: Take traditional standards of the 20's to 60's, mix in newer tunes from the 70's 80's and 90's, swing them across the dance floor, then mix in a generous shot of sultry bossa nova and cha-cha rhythms, blend until smoother than a James Bond come-on line, add in tasty original tunes, and you're in martini heaven, baby. "With the swanky, swingy, and loungy arrangements of rock n'roll tunes, your grandparents will have no idea that they're dancing to AC/DC and The Beastie Boys. It's the perfect touch of surrealism to add to your wedding reception. BEST WEDDING BAND, BEST LOUNGE/SWING BAND, BEST COVER BAND." - Austin Chronicle "Somehow, Martinis in the moshpit come to mind...." --Tim Abott, Texas Beat "The Recliners are much more than a parody; it makes you want to book a cruise for two on the Pacific Princess. The Recliners live' Yes, babe, a must see!" - Kevin Hopper, The Albuquerque Journal