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THE custom
entertainment EXPERIENCE

you are the centre of our 3 step design process
 

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connect

​Reach us via email, phone, or through our contact page and let us get to know you and your event!

Share your vision & theme, and we will be in touch promptly to start planning!

collaborate

USE THIS PAGE AS YOUR STARTING POINT AND AS INSPIRATION FOR YOUR EVENT! ALL OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT IS CUSTOMIZABLE AND WE'LL WORK WITH YOU TO CREATE YOUR IDEAL PACKAGE. WE CAN CUSTOMIZE THE SIZE, INSTRUMENTATION, REPERTOIRE, GENRE, & MUSICIANS TO SUIT YOUR TASTE AND BUDGET. 

IF YOU HAVE A UNIQUE CONCEPT OR MUSIC IN MIND THAT YOU DON'T SEE HERE, WE'LL WORK WITH YOU TO GUIDE AND EXECUTE YOUR VISION

celebrate

We bring a practical mix of performance AND event production experience to maximize your celebration. No surprises, just peace of mind. Our 20+ years of experience has you covered! ​

We know you've been waiting for this day, and we can't wait to make it unforgettable. Now go celebrate!

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UPBEAT & HIGH ENERGy

Wedding | Corporate | Brand activations | Social | Fundraisers | celebrations 


TOP 40 | DANCE | POP | R&B | SOUL | MOTOWN | Classic ROCK | FUNK
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  • THE A.B. LIVE BAND

  • COMPACT BAND

  • DJs | DJ+Live

  • LIVE BAND KARAOKE

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  • 100% LIVE - THE ULTIMATE PARTY BAND

    6 - 15+ PIECE
    Our dance bands are designed to keep your guests on the dance floor throughout your entire celebration! These bands can accommodate a live horn section, backup vocalists, percussionists, or even 2 drummers! 
  • FEATURING MULTI-INSTRUMENTALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS WHO SING,
    THIS BAND HAS RICHNESS AND PUNCH AT ANY SIZE​


  • ​DEEP HOUSE | LOUNGE | HIP HOP | 80'S | 90'S | TOP 40 | REGGAE | CLUB | DANCE | EDM | & MORE 

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    A DJ will read the room and lead the celebration for your guests. We work with our DJs to ensure they have your requests, "do not plays," and your theme in mind so they can produce the ideal soundtrack for your event while keeping your guests on the dance floor!

    ​PAIR ONE OR MORE STROLLING LIVE MUSICIANS WITH THE DJ; SAX, TRUMPET, STRINGS, KEYS, CONGAS ETC.
    ​SEE "HOUSE & LOUNGE" BELOW FOR VIDEOS

  • UPGRADE A SHOW BAND OR COMPACT BAND SET TO A LIVE BAND KARAOKE SET & CLOSE THE NIGHT BY OPENING THE STAGE UP TO YOUR GUESTS!

    visit our live band karaoke page for more details!

CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

pop ambiance

relaxed & intimate | fun & energetic
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ceremony | cocktails | dinner | CORPORATE | BRAND ACTIVATIONS | SOCIAL | CELEBRATIONS​ ​​ 


​TOP 40 | POP | R&B | SOUL | MOTOWN | classic ROCK ​

  • VOCALS

  • INSTRUMENTAL

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  • IDEAL FOR CONTEMPORARY EVENTS THAT REQUIRE A CONVERSATIONAL AMBIANCE OR A MUSICAL BACKDROP
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    ​Available as solo, duo, trio, full band and vocal groups
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  • IDEAL FOR CONTEMPORARY EVENTS THAT REQUIRE A CONVERSATIONAL AMBIANCE OR A MUSICAL BACKDROP
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    ​Available as solo, duo, trio, or full band 
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 JAZZ

conversational ambiance, sultry, buzzing backgdrop


​Ceremony | Cocktails | Dinner | Social | Hospitality | Brand Activation

SWING | ELEGANT JAZZ | SPEAKEASY | POP | LATIN | TOP 40

  • TRIO & QUARTET

  • SOLO & DUO

  • VINTAGE SWING

  • RETRO SOUL

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  • Available in multiple configurations, get in touch to discuss the possibilities!
  • Perfect in a diverse range of environments; rich in both large or intimate settings. These options produce a smaller footprint and allow for creative positioning throughout your event space. 

    ​Popular Duo options: Piano or Guitar + Vocals | Upright Bass | Saxophone 

  • KEEP THE VINTAGE SOUND, MODERNIZE THE REPERTOIRE;

    ​This act can also perform jazz versions of today's pop hits - Think Post Modern Jukebox
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    Vintage Swing brings the classic sound of the 20's to any event. The perfect fit for a Great Gatsby bash or your sophisticated cocktail hour, this act authentically recreates the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Etta James, and Frank Sinatra.

    Available from 2 to 8 musicians

  • Retro Soul offers a jazzier take on popular Motown, Soul, and Pop hits ranging from the 60's up to today
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    Featuring popular songs from Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, The Temptations - even Taylor Swift & The Backstreet Boys. 

    ​Available from 2 to 8 musicians

LIVE BEAT loopING

experiential, intimate, dynamic


​COCKTAILS | DINNER | SOCIAL | HOSPITALITY | BRAND ACTIVATIONS
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Pop | R&B | House | Jazz  

  • VIOLIN | VOCALS

  • SAX | FLUTE | KEYS

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  • solo looping

    full band experience @ 1:40


    ​Experience the breadth of sound that 1 violin can produce as it is looped with beatboxing and live vocals.

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    This French-Canadian violin and vocal artist performs Pop and Top-40 hits crossing genres and artists from Sia, Vance Joy, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The White Stripes, Ben L'oncle Soul and more.

    Our Live Beat Looping multi-instrumentalists provide the richest sound that a single musician can offer. Hear your favourite songs or custom house beats come together in a creative atmosphere. This act blends live performance and technology by layering their instruments and voices; Listen as a single artist builds the rich sound of a complete band. 

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    Customize this act for your event by adding other musicians & instruments to one of our Beat Looping artists.
  • This multi-instrumentalist performs on Sax, Flute, Keys, and Vocals, looping these into full tracks created live on stage. Customize this act to feature the instruments and style best suited for your event.

    R&B, House, Hip-Hop
    Our Live Beat Looping multi-instrumentalists provide the richest sound that a single musician can offer. Hear your favourite songs or custom house beats come together in a creative atmosphere. This act blends live performance and technology by layering their instruments and voices; Listen as a single artist builds the rich sound of a complete band. 

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    Customize this act for your event by adding other musicians & instruments to one of our Beat Looping artists.

LOUNGE & HOUSE

Intimate or upbeat settings;


COCKTAILS | DINNER | SOCIAL | HOSPITALITY | BRAND ACTIVATION
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MEDIUM & UPBEAT FLOW | MIAMI LOUNGE | SULTRY LOW-FI BEATS | IMPROVISATION