Dave Banks Big Band

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The Finest in Big Band Jazz
 
We welcome you to our home page. While there is no better way to experience The Dave Banks Big Band but live, and in person, this site will give you a glimpse into our band and its players. We can fill your need whether it is corporate, resort, casino or cruise ship entertainment, concerts, dances, backing major entertainers, or a wedding reception, this all-star band is THE band that will deliver for you with an excitement and professionalism that leaves the audience and client begging for more!

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The Dave Banks Big Band-  This powerhouse 17 piece swinging big band is
based out of Akron, Ohio and is led by Ohio native and 20 year Las Vegas
veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks.  The band boasts of having the very top
players in the Northeast Ohio area including trumpeter John English, saxophonists Don Turoso, Bob Esterle and Brad Wagner, trombonist Chas Baker, pianist Roland Paolucci and drummer Mark Gonder. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet and also shares the vocal duties with talented jazz singer, Marsha Newman. This band will definitely make your event sparkle. Their repertoire ranges from original compositions to standard big band favorites.
The music from many current top exciting arrangers is featured. They have played to packed houses at the Cleveland Bop Stop, Carousel Dinner Theatre, and The Tangier Ballroom. They will travel the United States, Canada and Europe and are available for Cruise Ship bookings.

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Having A Party or Event?
Special Rates Available!
   The Dave Banks Big Band is ready to bring live big band music to make your party or event spectacular! Contact Dave to set up a date at 330-472-2512.

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Have Cause, Will Travel!
    Does your organization need a great fundraising event? Put The Dave Banks Big Band to work for you. We have done 50/50 concerts, dinner/show/dances and other packages designed to help bring in money for your particular cause. We work with schools as well as non-profit organizations and will discount rates to fit your budget needs. Contact us at dbanks1@neo.rr.com and get the ball rolling for 2010.

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The Dave Banks Big Band Setting Summer Concert Season Dates

    Outdoor summer concerts are one of the best ways to spend your summer  evenings. We really put on a great evening of music and play songs everyone will love to hear. Some of the past concert cities have included Salem, Orrville, Stow, and Fairport Harbour. If you are in charge of booking the entertainment for your city concert series, contact us to arrange a date at 330-472-2512 or email us at dbanks1@neo.rr.com. 

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DBBB In Action August 21 At The Sharon Township Gazebo

*Vocalist Marsha Newman Featured
The Dave Banks Big Band will be coming to the Sharon township Gazebo on August 21st to bring their exciting big band sounds in a special outdoor concert. The concert starts at 7:00pm and is free to the public. It is sponsored in part by the Musician's Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians Local #24. Vocalist Marsha Newman will be featured during the concert as well. More information will be coming shortly.

Tribute To Frank Sinatra:
Encore Show Coming!
*Michael Sonata To Once Again Portray "The Voice"

There was such a great response to the May 21st dinner show that Dave and the gang has announced an encore performance of "A Tribute To Frank Sinatra" October 29, 2010 at Emidio's Banquet Center, 48 E. Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls. The show will once again feature Michael Sonata in the lead role of portraying Frank as they perform many of the hits by "The Chairman Of the Board." 
       If your company would like to be one of the sponsors for this popular show, please contact Dave at dbanks1@neo.rr.com
   This will be the opening of a  series of shows by The Dave Banks Big Band at Emidio's for the coming year. Tickets will go on sale for this show as well as "season" tickets for all the shows right here on the website shortly, so stay tuned.

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for information on our next appearances. You can e-mail us at:
 
 
dbanks1@neo.rr.com

  

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