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As one of the most important events in your life, your wedding day should be one that leaves you with fond memories that will last a lifetime. Custom Music Entertainment has been specializing in providing music to help create those memories at wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions in North Carolina and South Carolina for over twenty years. Whether your ceremony is traditional or contemporary, our friendly customer service agents can help you select the musicians or ensemble needed to reflect your particular needs. From the pre-service music to the processional and recessional, we ensure that both the musicians and the wedding party understand the cues and pacing for a smooth and memorable ceremony. At the reception, our bands, musicians and/or disc jockeys make sure their sound levels are appropriate for the venue and audience. As needed, they can provide background music during cocktails and/ or dinner followed by dance music. Weddings are one of our specialties, and our goal is to help you create the perfect wedding day, from the pre-service music to the last song at the reception.
WEDDING/VARIETY BANDS For wedding receptions – along with corporate parties, and other special occasions that include a wide variety of ages and tastes - Custom Music offers a selection of quality bands that perform a variety of music designed to meet your particular needs. Located in North Carolina and South Carolina, these bands include seasoned professionals whose music reflects the changing moods of the crowd. The leaders are always happy to speak with the bride and groom before your wedding day to learn any special songs you want them to perform along with any announcements you want them to make during the reception.
Neal Davenport Group Neal Davenport is a seasoned performer with many accomplishments on his roster. His band is very popular for wedding receptions and corporate parties as well as a wide variety of other events due to its extensive song list and great flexibility. The basic trio includes keyboard/male vocals, sax/clarinet and drums. As needed, Neal often adds a female vocalist and/or more horns. For more information on Neal and his band, including samples of live music, please visit his website at www.nealdavenportband.com Musical Styles: Big Band, Standards, ‘50’s Music, Rock ‘n Roll, Beach, Contemporary Pop, Funk, Disco, Latin, Country, Classical
Too Much Sylvia - Download Sound Clip With the desire to please and play something that everyone will enjoy, Too Much Sylvia continues to be one of the premier variety bands of the Southeast. Its members' fun and contagious personalities quickly connects with the crowd. And their vocals - Eddy’s crystal clear voice to Steve’s funky old soul sound and Rick’s scratchy rock & roll, pretty much have the styles covered. Their vocal blends and harmonies are a major part of the Too Much Sylvia sound. Combine all the above, with their tight, tasteful musical arrangements and Drummer Don’s rhythms, and the magic is undeniable. All the guys in Too Much Sylvia possess a gift for the love of playing music, the talent to do it, the knack to entertain and the passion to share it. With the ability to “feel the mood,” Too Much Sylvia understands how to “work” and pace song selection and audience interaction to reach a peak at the right moment. Being so accessible and easy to work with, as well as making sure they define their buyers' needs adds to the professionalism this unique band offers. Musical Styles: 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, Beach, Country, Rock, Pop, Slow
Wishbone Wishbone is a classy five piece variety band that covers the gamut of musical styles from yesterday to today. Along with a great rhythm section, Wishbone includes live horns and features the dynamic vocals of Patty Lake and Greg James. Through the magic of a harmony processor, one voice becomes a quartet backing the other giving the band a much larger sound. With its hand-picked musicians and exceptional ability to read and cater to the crowd, Wishbone appeals to a wide variety of ages and tastes. It always welcomes requests from the audience and can keep its music flowing to reflect the ever-changing moods of the crowd. A perfect band for private and corporate parties, wedding receptions, festivals and other special events, Wishbone always exhibits a connection with its audience that is hard to match! Musical Styles: Standards, Jazz, Swing, Big Band, Beach, Motown, R& B, 70’s, 80’s, Disco, Latin, Pop
Images Party Band - Download Sound Clip For over twenty-five years, Images Party Band has performed for audiences all over the Southeast, opening for acts such as The Tams, The Platters, Ashford & Simpson and The Embers. Whether it’s a wedding reception, a corporate event, or a backyard party, this band has done it. When Images is entertaining, the emphasis is on fun! You never know when someone might end up on stage – playing percussion or singing along. Brides can relax knowing that Images Party Band will handle the emcee duties for your reception. Images will work with your event planner to ensure the entire evening flows smoothly. From Frank Sinatra to Kool and the Gang – from the Temptations to Rick James – from Sam Cooke to Lynyrd Skynyrd – Images Party Band plays the dance classics that appeal to all ages. Musical Styles: Beach, Oldies, Disco, Funk, Classic Rock, Motown
Platinum Jam - Download Sound Clip Introducing Platinum Jam, the hottest band to hit the greater Charlotte region in several years. Platinum Jam is just that…jammin’ to the platinum hits spanning the last six decades, from Sinatra to Tone Loc. Platinum Jam is pure energy. With over 20,000 watts of incredible sound and modern light show, Platinum Jam is about more than music. Each of its five musicians bring at least 25 years of performance experience to the table – and they all know how to entertain. If you are looking for professional entertainment that can create a fun and festive atmosphere for your wedding reception, corporate event or private party, this band can make it happen. Along with keeping dancers dancing and listeners listening, Platinum Jam will create memories to be remembered long after the party’s over. Musical Styles: Jazz Standards, Motown, Disco and Funk Classics, 80’s Rock and Today’s Country
Flashback - Download Sound Clip Strong vocals and horns, great rhythm and tremendous energy!.....This describes the seven piece Flashback dance band to a “T.” Monte Johnson, former member of the Swingin’ Medallions, is leader of this band which has been romancing audiences throughout the southeast for a number of years. Known as a great party band, Flashback has dance music to please a wide variety of tastes. Its members are all exceptional musicians and exciting entertainers who know exactly how to keep their audience happy. Whatever the occasion, from wedding receptions to corporate parties, Flashback guarantees a good time in the present and happy memories in the future. Musical Styles: Beach, Dance, Disco, Fun, Motown, Oldies, Pop, R&BB, Soul, Top 40
Kingdaddy - Download Sound Clip Kingdaddy is an exciting seven-piece band that performs crowd-pleasing music that is familiar to the masses. From Oldies and Beach to Pop and R & B, this band includes live brass and reeds along with an exceptional rhythm section that can play it all. Its line-up consists of seasoned musicians who have come together from other top-flight bands in the southeast. Their blended talents have resulted in a tightly knit core that performs excellent instrumentals as well as great vocals. With its high energy and dedication to keeping the crowd happy and dancing, Kingdaddy is making heads turn wherever it goes. Musical Styles: Ballads, Beach, Country, Disco, Funk, R & B, Standards
Jack Lewis Band - Download Sound Clip Conductor, arranger, life-long guitarist, singer and music educator, Jack Lewis has performed professionally in the US, Canada and the islands. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and was founder-director of a music academy in Florida. The Jack Lewis Band performed at South Florida’s most prestigious resorts and upscale venues for many years, including political rallies, conventions, weddings and society galas, as well as opening for headliner acts. Now entertaining audiences in the heart of the Carolinas, the husband and wife team of Jack and Lynne Lewis can deliver a full dance band sound as a “dance duo” with two lead vocalists in a variety of dance material across the decades, featuring the jazz guitar stylings of Bandleader Jack Lewis. Musical Styles: Jazz, Latin, Swing, Big Band, Pop, Disco
Threshold - Download Sound Clip Threshold is a high energy dance band that is making heads turn wherever it goes. The band's leader is Jamie Lee Hart, “a gifted, experienced, confident showman who always owns the stage.” In an interview with Jamie Lee, he probably best revealed the reason for the band’s success when he stated that, “one of the things I enjoy most about performing is seeing people get excited…..to see moving people in a positive way.” Along with his steamy good looks and slinky moves to the beat, “he is a true gentleman both on and off the stage.” In addition to its exceptional sound, all the members of Threshold are seasoned musicians who read their audience well and tailor their music to its every whim. From senior proms and wedding receptions to corporate affairs and outdoor festivals, Threshold will always assure its audience that when the party’s over, fun memories will linger on. Musical Styles: Classic Rock, Motown, Soul, R&B, Beach, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Ballads and Slow Tunes, Country
Orange Krush Orange Krush is one of North Carolina’s finest party bands. This talented five piece band is composed of a female lead vocalist and four dynamic musician/vocalists. Having both male and female singers plus bass, drums, keys and guitar allows Orange Krush to put on a high energy performance covering a variety of musical styles. From Cocktail Jazz to Dinner Swing, Motown to Disco, 80’s to Today, this band reads crowds well enough to entertain everyone in the room. Whatever your special event, you can be sure that Orange Krush will to help create an effective flow with the crowd that will assure its success. Musical Styles: Ballads, Beach, Country, Disco, Funk, Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Standards.
Johnny White & the Elite Band Johnny White and the Elite Band have been entertaining audiences, large and small, up and down the east coast for many years. Along with an established following in North Carolina where it is based, this band has also been extremely popular for premier parties and events in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere through the years. In 1996 the band was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Cammy Awards Committee for its 33 years of service in the music industry. The band is known for its great Motown sound along with its strong rhythms and the smooth vocals of Johnny White. As leader, Johnny is both charming and charismatic and quick to connect with the crowd. Whatever the occasion, Johnny White and the Elite Band provide their audience with great entertainment along with a variety of good dance music that can create excitement and soothe the soul. Musical Styles: Motown, Top 40, Carolina Beach, Rhythm & Blues, Country, Big Band
RazzMaJazz - Download Sound Clip From Big Band and Be-Bop to Dixieland and Swing, RazzMaJazz is a unique variety band that brings you re-creations that reach back to Sachmo, Miles and Coltrane. Also included in the mix are Pop hits, “get-down” Blues and Rock music as needed. This band designs its performances for a wide variety of engagements, ranging from country clubs and outdoor festivals to wedding receptions and special events. Depending on the client’s needs, the basic quartet can vary from two to six pieces. The ultimate goal of Razzmajazz is to tailor its music to fit the exact needs of the client. Its members combine their backgrounds of performing experience and musical education for their passion to entertain, with a result of consistent crowd-pleasing engagements. Musical Styles: Jazz, Big Band, Dixieland, Swing, Pop, Blues, Rock
Steve Shoaf / Sabra Callas Duo Two of North Carolina's finest musicians, keyboard/vocalist Steve Shoaf and guitar/vocalist Sabra Callas have teamed up to deliver the absolute best in acoustic musical entertainment. Performing a jazzy-bluesy variety of timeless songs from the 50's, 60's, & 70's, as well as popular tunes of today, this duo's repertoire covers a wide span from the smoky sounds of Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holliday to the nostalgic sounds of Joan Baez and James Taylor – and everything in between. This duo has both the seasoning and songlist necessary for it to make an easy transition from background dinner music to more lively and energetic dance music as needed. With its exceptional sound and pleasing manner, it is easy to see why the Steve Shoaf / Sabra Callas Duo has become such a popular choice for weddings, receptions and private parties. Musical Styles: Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk, Oldies, Beach	\|
ENSEMBLES Custom Music represents the very best in classical ensembles in North Caronlina and South Carolina for wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as funerals and formal gatherings that require a background of smart listening music. We have excellent string and woodwind ensembles that come in sizes ranging from duos to quartets. And our brass ensembles are second to none. Each of these groups can include some pop and more contemporary sounds as desired. In addition, the strings and woodwinds can intermix with each other or perform with a harp or piano as needed.
Carolina Strings Carolina Strings is one of the finest ensembles in the Carolinas. It is composed of full time professional musicians, each of whom is a member of the Charlotte Symphony. While it normally functions as a quartet, it also works as a trio. Having delighted audiences with a variety of music since it was first organized in 1982, this unit continues to perform for a wide variety of events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate affairs and house parties, to name a few. Along with Classical music, its repertoire includes Pops, Waltzes, Holiday and Religious music. With the exceptional talent of its members along with its special attention to detail, the Carolina Strings ensemble always adds the perfect touch to any special occasion.
Gianinni Brass Named after the renowned composer Victorio Giannini who founded the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, the Giannini Brass includes professional musicians who met at the school. Members of the Giannini Brass have performed recitals throughout the United States and Europe, as well as with professional orchestras throughout Europe. Currently its members tour with a variety of orchestras and chamber music ensembles in the southeast. Along with wedding ceremonies and receptions the Gianinni Brass offers a variety of programs for formal concerts and festivals. Its repertoire includes music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic eras, along with Musical Theatre, Ragtime, Jazz and Marches. It also offers seasonal and holiday programs as well as arrangements for brass and choir. By combining the technical virtuosity of chamber music with the energetic presentation of contemporary showmanship, the Giannini Brass has established itself as one of the premier music ensembles in the southeast.
Silverwood Silverwood is a flute ensemble that offers the option of two to four pieces. Organized in Charlotte, NC by flutist JoAnne Evans, this unit offers a diverse repertoire that includes both classical and pop music as needed. For wedding ceremonies, receptions and other special occasions Joanne also offers the option of two flutes and a cello. With its extensive songlist and exceptionally good musicians, Silverwood represents an attractive and unique alternative for a wide variety of engagements that require light and elegant music.