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Sammy's Satin Sounds 6-pc swing dance band playing music of the 1940s for swing dancers.

Based in United States

Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
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LOCATION
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

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About / Biography

The 6-8 band features clarinet/tenor sax, vibraphone, vocalist, piano, bass, drums, and optionally guitar and trombone. We play music of the Benny Goodman small groups as well as other standards of the Great American Songbook era.

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Location

Based in United States

Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Stage: at least 12' wide by 10' deep.
PA requirements: vocal mic, 1-2 horn mics, 1 announce mic, 1 DI for vibes; 1 DI for piano (unless there is a tuned house piano); mics for drums; 1 DI for bass, mic for guitar amplifier. At least 3 power sockets. Parking spaces for 6-8, depending on size of the band.


What information do you require about a venue?

Load-in instructions. Detailed driving instructions if in a rural setting. Need contact person for day of the performance. Need a contract including date and time of event, time frame, total compensation, non-refundable deposit, and any special information needed for the event.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can provide, at additional cost.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

On a limited basis, we can do this.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Weddings, private events, etc.
We played a private event for BMW North America at Hotel Van Zandt, Austin TX.


What's your favourite type of event?

Shows or private events.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Band leader for a very long time ;-)


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw. Hard to name a greatest song!!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup (with our own PA) 90 minutes.

Setup without our own PA - 30 minutes.

Performance:
2 sets of 60 minutes each;
or 3 sets: 60 min., 45 min., 45 min.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Only if there is a cancellation clause in the contract.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients have a say!


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Wonderful! Lovely! We'll come back!

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Theatre Show

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Swing

Features:

Will travel internationally

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