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- Washington, DC
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Cara Van Claus is the holiday identity of electronic jazz band Cara Van Thorn. This piano-led quartet can bring a little bit of magic to your December parties with all your favorite carols and standards. We'll work with you to make sure to include any requests, including songs for Hanukkah. Our lead singer is also an experienced actress and improviser who can double as an emcee so once the party starts, you can just focus on having a good time.
We are also available as an acoustic duo (2 piece guitar-led). Please note this preference in your request; otherwise, all quotes are for the 4-piece jazz band.
I hired Cara Van Claus for a company holiday party. They made the old holiday songs sound brand new with their own flare added to them. They were super communicative before the event and super professional during. I will be hiring them for other events in the future!
Response from Cara Van Claus:
Thank you so much! We had a lovely time and would love to do it again next year!
Cara and her accompanying band were professional and excellent to work with - and they sounded great! Added a perfect amount of holiday ambience to our event. Would absolutely hire them again!
Price Range: $600 and up
Gig Length: 50 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
For the holidays, we are a traditional 4-6 piece jazz band (the additional 2 pieces being horns, by request). We'll come in full Christmas class (unless you'd prefer ugly sweaters - we can do that too!) and play holiday songs in a standard jazz style, with some regular standards thrown in. Any holiday music (Christmas or otherwise) can be requested in advance; at this time, we are unable to accommodate requests at the event. Our lead singer also has theatre and improv experience and can emcee if needed or wanted. Sets longer than 2 hours will require 10 minute breaks every 45-50 minutes.
A little bit gothic, a little bit neo-30's, and just a little bit weird, they dazzle and delight with every song. Founded by Donkey Island alums Adam Donovan and Carrie Stephens, the band itself continues to grow as more musicians find themselves hooked on the sound..
The music of Cara Van Thorn can best be described as dynamic. With vocals that range from smooth to soaring, a piano that keeps the beat, and a host of instrumental cameos, it’s guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Their sound would be right at home in a raucous speakeasy; a burlesque parlor; a late night jazz club; or a Tim Burton movie, and is reminiscent of such bands as Blondie, Tori Amos, and even Evanescence.
Like a perfume of nostalgia, Cara Van Thorn creates ear worms that will linger with you long after the songs have ended..
December 16, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 27, 2022 • 11:00am - 5:00pm | Horror for the Holidays |
November 26, 2022 • 11:00am - 7:00pm | Horror for the Holidays |
December 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Album Release Party |
December 01, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Coastal Bloom Festival |
November 28, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Horror for the Holidays |
November 27, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Horror for the Holidays |
This act is influenced by great jazz singers past and present: Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Kay Starr, Peggy Lee, Idina Menzel, Diana Krall, Lauren Daigle
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