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Timeless jazz standards, classic Motown and beach favorites, even tunes that make you wanna "Shout".... all for you from The Great Society Band. This five-member ensemble features lead vocals from all members, accompanied by crisp professional arrangements. The Great Society Band has an extensive repertoire ranging from the 1930's classics to current popular favorites. This group is suitable for any occasion,be it formal to fun, mild to wild. The Great Society Band offers a superior level of musical entertainment combined with unmatched standards of professionalism. "THE GREAT SOCIETY BAND" is the flagship group of the agency. This five member ensemble features four lead vocalists and a stellar saxophonist (a former member of the famed West Point Jazz Ensemble). The Great Society Band has an extensive repertoire, covering several decades of American music (1930’s to current). This group is suitable for all occasions, be it formal or fun, mild or wild. The Great Society Band offers a superior level of musical entertainment accompanied by unmatched standards of professionalism. "TRUE BLUE" is a trio consisting of members from The Great Society Band. (drummer, guitarist, and keyboardist). Lead vocals are shared equally, and repertoire is similar to that of The Great Society Band, with more rock, blues and boogie thrown in for fun. True Blue is a wonderful choice for rehearsal parties, cocktail parties, barbecues, or pool parties. Dress them up, dress them down; True Blue is a very versatile trio BLONDE AMBITION; Down-home blues with a sophisticated flair! If you have a taste for some low-down blues, Blonde Ambition is just right, any night. Jeannie James plays astounding blues harmonica, guitar, and she sings. Cleve Edwards belts out the blues and plays keyboards, bass and drums. A truly unique sound, Blonde Ambition will spice up any event. (Demo and song list coming soon) GREAT SOCIETY DUOS AND TRIOS are small ensembles made up of musicians assembled to fit a particular occasion. The groups are built from members of The Great Society Band and are perfect for dinners, cocktail parties, and other functions in need of background music. Also these groups perform wedding ceremony music for garden and home weddings. CLEVE EDWARDS, Great Society Music owner/band leader/performer is available either as a background pianist or as a “band of one”. With the aid of modern electronics, Cleve has the sound of an entire band at his fingertips, and his vocals are sure to please. Cleve also performs wedding ceremony music in non-traditional venues.
JAZZ STANDARDS All of Me At Last Autumn Leaves Beyond the Sea Blue Bossa Blue Skies Body & Soul Corcovado Days of Wine & Roses Don't Get Around Much Duke Medley For Sentimental Reasons Georgia On My Mind Girl From Ipanema How High the Moon I Can't Get Started I Only Have Eyes It Don't Mean a Thing It Had To Be You Just In Time Love Is Here To Stay Mack the Knife Makin' Whoopee Meditation Misty Moon River More Today Than Yesterday My Funny Valentine New York, NY Night and Day Over the Rainbow Route 66 Satin Doll Stardust Summertime Take The A Train Tenderly Tennessee Waltz Unforgettable Way You Look Tonight When I Fall in Love What a Wonderful World BEACH AND BLUES Ain't Too Proud to Beg Black Drawers Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy Back To Louisiana Dock of the Bay Don't Play That Song Empty Arms How Sweet It Is I Heard It Through the Grapevine I Love Beach Music Just a Gigolo Kansas City Lipstick Traces Miss Grace My Girl My Guy Myrtle Beach Days Only You Save the Last Dance For Me 634-5789 Sixty Minute Man Stagger Lee Stand By Me Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Summertime's Callin' Me Thank You John This Magic Moment Under the Boardwalk Up On the Roof Way You Do the Things You Do With This Ring You're So Mean 39-21-40 Shape/Hey Baby POPULAR FAVORITES Brown Eyed Girl Brown Sugar Because You Love Me Brick House Chain of Fools Crazy Electric Slide Get Here Givin' It Up For Your Love Get This Party Started Hot Stuff Have I Told You Lately I Fall To Pieces I Feel Good I Love the Night Life I Will Survive I'll Be There I Will Always Love You Little Sister Love Me Tender Love Potion #9 Margaritaville Moondance Mustang Sally Old Time Rock & Roll Pink Cadillac Play That Funky Music Respect Soul Man Shout Soak Up The Sun Twist & Shout Unchained Melody We Are Family Woolly Bully When a Man Loves a Woman We've Only Just Begun Whole Lotta Shakin' Wind Beneath My Wing The Way We Were Wonderful Tonight Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow *Holiday, Jewish, Novelty, and Wedding Ceremony list available by request.