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GoldRush

Oldies Music in Seattle, Washington

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Booking Info: Free Quote Travels 60 miles from Seattle Fee: Varies Based On Venue Member Since 2008

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Review by: Thyme H.

Event Date: October 13th, 2008
Event: Wedding Ceremony in New York City, New York


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We had GoldRush perform for our "Open House" at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. It was a very well attended event with about 200 people who enjoyed dancing and listening to GoldRush. A good time was had by all.

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Ratings Comments:

Priced fairly: Client proposed the budget for the night which was accepted by GoldRush although lower than our normal rates for a 4 hour evening of music and 5 piece band plus sound technician and lights.

Adaptability: Throughout the evening the guests requested tunes which GoldRush accommodated.


Hired by: Ron F.

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Organization: Tacoma Elks Lodge #174
Event Date: January 30th, 2010
Event: Private Party in Tacoma, Washington
Services provided: Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Dance Band, Oldies Music
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Overview

Personnel

Dave Richardson: Guitar/Vocals
Mike Schmidt: Drums/Vocals
Theresa Owen: Vocals
Jeff Mittelman: Bass Guitar
Rob Clifford: Lead Guitar/Vocals
Josh Miyakawa: Sound Engineer

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 120 - 300 minutes

Solid 5 piece band with four lead-quality vocalists as well as great players. All very memorable and danceable classic hits, mainly from the 50's through the 80's but also songs from the 90's and 2000's. Lots of fun and high energy delivery.

The crowd will be dancing, singing along and having a great time while GoldRush plays those great oldies, pop, rock and country tunes from the past.

With a song list of about 400 tunes we work directly with our clients to tailor our performance to your liking, be it rock & roll, country, pop or a nice mixture of all genres.

We have even had members of the crowd join us on stage to fulfill their lifelong dream of performing in a band.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
2 dedicated 20amp drops
GoldRush provides all lighting and sound equipment. We even have our own sound engineer
Stage = 20' front to back, 30' left to right (we can configure in a smaller area)
Stage Plot Photo available in the photo gallery

Additional Notes:
Frequently Asked Questions:

How many band members do you regularly have?
5 Musicians plus sound/light person

What is your band's usual attire?
Dress is coordinated with the event. We have formal, semi-formal and casual attire.

Do you offer live sample performances?
Yes, we can invite you to a live performance or provide you with a demo package.

Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Yes, but with a catalogue of 400 songs this is not usually an issue.

Do you offer special equipment into your service?
Yes, we have our own sound and light equipment.

Do you usually emcee the reception and/or talk between songs?
We can MC the reception; this is all part of the service we offer. GoldRush works with you or your event planner in advance to coordinate announcements, special dances.... and any other special items you would like included such as special song requests.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
No meal break is required. This is your special day and GoldRush is there for you and your guests. Providing the band with a meal is appreciated but not required.

Do you play recorded music during your break(s)?
Yes - Short 10 minute breaks between sets

How much time do you usually need to set up?
We require access to the venue at least 2 hours prior to guest arrival.

How much space do you usually require?
We have performed in many different configurations of venues. The ideal band stage would be 24'Left to Right and 24' front to back although we can configure in a smaller area.

What is your overtime rate?
Varies per event and location.

Do you charge for travel expenses?
Our fee charged can be all inclusive. If the venue location requires overnight stay, we can include that in our fee or you can provide lodging..... we will work with you to arrange the best possible solution.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
SAMPLE SET LIST: We work with our client to customize as appropriate for the event.

Johnny B. Goode - (Chuck Berry), When The Sun Goes Down - (Kenny Chesney), My Valentine - (Martina McBride), Bad Moon Rising - (Creedence), Born To Be Wild - (Steppenwolf), Brown Eyed Girl - (Van Morrison), I Saw Her Standing There - (The Beatles), Mustang Sally - (Los Lobos), That'll Be The Day - (Linda Rondstadt), Great Balls of Fire - (Jerry Lee Lewis), Folsum Prison Blues - (Johnny Cash), Stray Cat Strut - (Stray Cats), Boot Scootin' Boogie - (Brooks & Dunn), Oh, Pretty Woman - (Roy Orbison), Runaway - (Del Shannon), She's Not There - (Zombies/Santana), Burnin' Love - (Wynonna), My Girl - (Temptations), You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - (Righteous Bros), Then They Do - (Trace Adkins), Jumpin' Jack Flash - (Rolling Stones), Love Potion 9 - (Searchers), Margaritaville - (Jimmy Buffett), Old Time Rock & Roll - (Bob Seegar), Proud Mary - (Tina Turner), Wonderful Tonight - (Eric Clapton), A Little Less Conversation - (Elvis), Hit Me With Your Best Shot - (Pat Benatar), Unchain My Heart - (Joe Cocker), Ring of Fire - (Johnny Cash), Dreams - (Fleetwood Mac), Chattahoochee - (Alan Jackson), Joy To The World - (Three Dog Night), and much, much more... we work with our clients to customize our sets and any special requests.

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

08-26-2010 — GoldRush will close out the summer concert series: August 26th 2010, 6pm: Music in Mill Creek - Summer Concert
08-14-2010 — Wine Tasting/ Gig Harbor WA
04-24-2010 — 50 Anniversary Party, Milton WA
03-13-2010 — Shriners' Potentate Ball, Mountlake Terrace WA
01-30-2010 — Tacoma Elks #174 - Tacoma WA
12-31-2009 — Dinner Dance - PRCN Seattle, WA
09-19-2009 — 60th Birthday Party - Federal Way, WA
08-29-2009 — 80th Birthday (Tentative - still taking booking requests)
08-22-2009 — 70th Birthday Party - Tacoma, WA
08-20-2009 — Benson Center Family BBQ and Casino Night
08-04-2009 — Night Out Against Crime - Everett, WA
07-18-2009 — City of Des Moines WA, "50th Anniversary Celebration
05-07-2009 — Julia's Broadway, 6pm
12-13-2008 — Gold Rush and Voces de Mexico, Everett WA
12-05-2008 — Private Corp Holiday Party, Kelso, WA
11-08-2008 — Museum of Flight - Holiday Party, Seattle WA
09-06-2008 — Wedding, Arlington WA
08-21-2008 — Benson Rehab Center Family BBQ
08-16-2008 — Gunboat Reunion, Renton WA
08-05-2008 — Night Out Against Crime, Everett WA
07-30-2008 — 60th Birthday Party - DoubleTree Inn - SouthCenter WA
07-29-2008 — Dinner Dance, Stevenson, WA
05-25-2008 — Reber Ranch BBQ Hoedown, Kent, WA
03-01-2008 — Birthday Party, Milton WA
11-17-2007 — Birthday Party, Lake Forest Park WA
10-06-2007 — Private Party, Olympia WA
08-18-2007 — Mambo Manor End-Of-Summer Rock Bash
08-07-2007 — Night Out Against Crime, Everett WA
07-28-2007 — Community Event, Union Gap WA
07-27-2007 — Convington Days Fair, Covington WA

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