Cool Band Luke
Party Band in San Diego, CA
Why hire Cool Band Luke?
CoolBandLuke expertly plays dance music from every era and genre, from today's biggest pop and dance hits to 70s disco, to 80's and 90s favorites, to classic rock and everything in between. We play it all 100 percent live -- with no backing tracks -- so we can always react spontaneously to all the special moments. We absolutely love what we do, and it shows! CoolBandLuke is “fun,” “versatile,” “high energy,” and “amazing.” Our network of satisfied and repeat clients will enthusiastically tell you -- CoolBandLuke will make your party GREAT!
About
CoolBandLuke is a band of professional musicians with one mission: To make your event memorable and fun. We play favorite songs from every era and genre, from today's biggest Top 40 hits to 70s disco, to 80s and 90s favorites, to classic rock and hip hop. Most of our clients come as referrals from word of mouth, or as repeat customers. This is because CoolBandLuke delivers on every front: We are fun, professional, reliable, interactive, thoughtful, and talented. We will do whatever it takes to accomplish our goal of making your event fabulous, fun, and memorable. Our song medleys and mash-ups are unpredictable and totally unique, and really add to the entertainment and energy of the night. No one delivers music quite like CoolBandLuke!
CoolBandLuke is comprised of two energetic frontwomen/lead vocalists, backed by electric guitar(s), bass, drums, and keys/piano. CoolBandLuke can add horns, strings -- and even ukulele -- to deliver you the musical sounds you crave.
Our band leader and lead vocalist, Laura Roppe, will be your pre-event liaison with the band. Laura is is organized, reliable, and enthusiastic, and she is also a Billboard-charting singer-songwriter and published author (of Rocking the Pink, Laura's music and cancer memoir). At the show, Laura and her co-frontwoman, Taylin Rae, are non-stop energy and effusive joy. The rest of the band -- Rob, Albert, Jon, Chris -- will truly impress you, too. We aim to please!
Personnel
Laura Roppe: Lead Vocalist/Band Leader
Taylin Rae: Vocalist
Rob Hanzlik: Guitar
Jon Grillo: Bass
C-Gak: drums
Big Al: Keys/piano
Jennifer Argenti: Violin (as requested)
Mike: Trusted Soundman
Horns section: Upon Request
Influences
We love everyone from Lady Gaga and Madonna to Led Zeppelin, Donna Summer to Bon Jovi. We have a blast reinventing all your favorite songs, and you will absolutely love the results.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 80 - 240 minutes
Audiences will have a blast dancing to CoolBandLuke. Our song list bounces from current Top 40 hits to favorites from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We play with infectious energy and enthusiasm. Expect to dance, laugh and sing along! And our song medleys and mash-ups are unpredictable, funny, and totally entertaining. You will not find another party band quite like CoolBandLuke!
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Sound system provided by band, as needed.
Additional Notes:
CoolBandLuke will provide sound and lighting equipment. Client to provide raised stage, if desired. We ask that the client provide food and water for the band, and a place to rest before the show, if possible.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
2000s to Today's Hits
• Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 w/Christina Aguilera
• Dynamite – Taio Cruz
• Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
• Wild Ones – Flo Rida w/ Sia
• Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
• I'm Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
• Forget You – Cee Lo Green
• Runaway Baby – Bruno Mars
• Born This Way – Lady Gaga
• Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) – Katy Perry
• SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
• Poker Face - Lady Gaga
• Mercy – Duffy
• Hot In Here – Nelly
• Crazy- Gnarls Barkley
• Rehab - Amy Winehouse
• Beverly Hills - Weezer
• Hella Good - No Doubt
• Underneath it All - No Doubt
• Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
• Get This Party Started - Pink
• Black Horse & Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Fabulous 80s and 90s
• Express Yourself – Madonna
• Holiday – Madonna
• Don't You Want Me Baby -- Human League
• (Keep Feeling) Fascination -- Human League
• Venus -- Bananarama
• Girls on Film -- Duran Duran
• Hungry Like the Wolf -- Duran Duran
• Rio -- Duran Duran
• Reflex -- Duran Duran
• Love Shack - B52's
• Jessie's Girl – Rick Springfield
• Tainted Love – Soft Cell
• Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
• Faith - George Michael
• Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
• Beat It – Michael Jackson
• Wanna Be Starting Something – Michael Jackson
• Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard
• I'm Too Sexy (For My Shirt) – Right Said Fred
• You Spin Me Right Round -- Dead or Alive
• Kiss – Prince
• Let's Go Crazy – Prince
• Kiss – Prince
• Little Red Corvette – Prince
• Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
• What I Like About You - The Romantics
• One Way or Another - Blondie
• Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
• Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
• Waterfalls - TLC
• Whatta Man - Salt 'N' Pepa w/ En Vogue
• Fight for Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
• You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
• Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
• All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow
• Every Day is a Winding Road - Sheryl Crow
• Groove is in the Heart - Deee-Lite
• Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
• Something to Talk About - Bonnie Raitt
• Time After Time - Cindy Lauper
• Jenny (867-5309)- Tommy Tutone
Best of 70s and Earlier
• Heart of Glass – Blondie
• Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) – Jackson 5
• I Want You Back – Jackson 5
• Lady Marmalade – LaBelle
• Do Ya Think I'm Sexy – Rod Stewart
• Stay With Me - Rod Stewart
• Le Freak – Chic
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
• My Sharona- The Knack
• Brick House - The Commodores
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Don't Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
• Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
• Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste O' Honey
• Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
• Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd/Amii Stewart
• Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
• I Never Loved A Man - Aretha Franklin
• Respect - Aretha Franklin
• I Shot the Sheriff – Bob Marley & The Wailers
• Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Son of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Treat Her Right - Otis Redding
• You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• All Right Now- Bad Company
• Werewolves in London - Warren Zevon
• Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
• You Really Got Me - The Kinks/Van Halen
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
• Ain't Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
• Crazy - Patsy Cline
• Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
• Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
• Everybody Wants You - Billy Squire
• Fame - David Bowie
• Heard It Through the Grapevine - Gladys Knight
• Heat Wave - Martha Reeves
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett
• Lights - Journey
• Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
• Shout - The Isley Brothers
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Wedding Specialties & Ballads
• Hava Nagila
• At Last - Etta James
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan/Adele
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Convention, Corporate Event, Dinner Dance, Fundraiser, Reunion, Wedding Reception

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