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As You Wish
Funk Band in Waldorf, MD
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Why hire As You Wish?
AS YOU WISH is a group that plays Funk, R&B, and Pop from the "old school" to the new. This group can accommodate requests ranging from the Concert Hall to the Restaurant to the Festival or anywhere in between. As You Wish performs as a Trio, Quartet or Quintet depending on the specific desires and or needs of the customer. Being comprised of professional working musicians, As You Wish ensures quality music for a quality event. Samples available upon request.
About
Russell Sledge began playing bass and drums in North Carolina and has since added tuba to his list of instruments. While attending East Carolina University, Mr. Sledge studied percussion with Harold Jones and Mark Ford, bass with Carroll Dashiell and played numerous concerts, musicals and shows, graduating on both bass and percussion.
Continuing his musical studies at Howard University in Washington, DC, he quickly became a sought-after bass player with performances including concerts with the Washington Civic Symphony, recordings with university ensembles and other national artists, a tour to Hong Kong with the theater production of Dreamgirls and many small group engagements in and around the city while studying with the late Keter Betts, bassist with the late Ella Fitzgerald.
Following a move to Houston, Texas, Mr. Sledge spent a year as Assistant Band Director at Texas Southern University, performed with Ernie Watts, Gene Chandler, Sebastian Whittaker and The Creators and various engagements throughout the city.
Returning once again to Washington DC, Mr. Sledge has performed with Al Grey, Winard Harper, Stephen Scott, Antonio Hart, Marcus Printup, the premier of Darrin Atwater’s “Song in a Strange Land!: Spirituals for a New Generation,” as well as various engagements in and around Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and New York.
Personnel
Russell Sledge: Band leader / Bass
Nicholas Mack: Piano
Robert Sayles: Drums
David Ludman: Saxophone
Influences
70s, 80s Funk.
What to Expect
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Power source within 20' of performance area.
Additional Notes:
Power source within 20' of performance area.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Partial list includes:
Bread Sandwiches
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Sir Duke
Play That Funky Music
I Wish
Brickhouse
Golden
I Like It
I Got You
September
Chameleon
Can't Hide Love
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
03-06-2013 — 21st Amendment Bar and Grill 550 C St SW Washington DC 20024
09-22-2012 — Private Party, Woodbine MD
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Baby Shower, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Christmas Party, Church Service, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Graduation, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Seminar, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Workshop
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