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Redefining the Texas sound; fusing Pop, Funk, Latin and Soul
The Vince Lujan Project (pronounced - 'LU-hahn'), an original and cover band from North Texas, is putting a new spin on the ever- evolving, all-encompassing Texas sound by infusing blends of Acoustic, Pop, Funk, Latin, and Soul. It's feel-good music with catchy hooks and accessible lyrics.
The diverse members each lend a unique style that effortlessly blends into a powerful groove, topped off with dynamic and smooth rock/R & B vocals. Come to a live show and you'll hear nods to (and covers from) the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers.
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Price Range: $250 - $3000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
In addition to being a full service party dance band able to provide your own mix of music on iPod/computer for breaks/special dances we can provide music for your ceremony in just about any combination or configuration:
Solo acoustic/classical guitar with or without voice
Duo: guitar/violin , guitar/piano, guitar/hand-percussion (with or w/out voice)
Trio: guitar/violin/hand-percussion, guitar/violin/piano, guitar/bass/drums, etc. etc.
Vince has over 10yrs training and experience as a music minister and is able to speak to large groups of people with an easy, fun going manner. In addition, his experience working with various cultural and religious groups makes him an expert in understanding your needs and wishes as a couple that desires the utmost pleasant and professional musical/emcee experience.
Redefining the Texas sound; fusing Pop, Funk, Latin and Soul
The Vince Lujan Project (pronounced - 'LU-hahn'), an original and cover band from North Texas, is putting a new spin on the ever- evolving, all-encompassing Texas sound by infusing blends of Acoustic, Pop, Funk, Latin, and Soul. It's feel-good music with catchy hooks and accessible lyrics.
The diverse members each lend a unique style that effortlessly blends into a powerful groove, topped off with dynamic and smooth rock/R & B vocals. Come to a live show and you'll hear nods to (and occasional covers from) the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers.
The Denton, Texas-based Vince Lujan Project (pronounced LU-HAHN) has been jamming since members started meeting up in 2002, and its sound has become a fusion of acoustic, pop, rock, funk, blues, jazz, Latin and soul — a blend that defies easy definition but brings new energy to what is known as the Texas Sound and featuring an improvisational element that shines up the group’s sound even further.
With each player bringing something unique to the group — different cultural backgrounds they are proud to mix into their music as well as music educations and musical influences (including Dave Matthews Band, Santana, the Mexican rock band Maná, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, John Mayer & Los Lonely Boys) — it’s a mix that turns listeners into fans and helped VLP win the Houston-based Live Music Records’ contest to showcase at the label’s South by Southwest event at Guero’s in March 2009.
Onstage, as band members listen to and play off each other, audiences are carried away by the positive vibe, the energy and the instrumental virtuosity. Band founder and lead vocalist Vince Lujan, born in Spring, Texas, was playing guitar in fourth grade and since has mastered classical, rock ’n’ roll and jazz guitar (and harmonica and trombone), formed and led bands, composed and arranged original music, and found an expressive vocal style.
With him are drummer-backup vocalist James “DJ” Montgomery, an Air Force brat who played his first gig at age 8 and among his influences cites world-famous self-taught stickman Dennis Chambers; and keyboardist Taylor Ervin, born on the Mississippi Delta and raised in West Texas, who began playing piano at age 3 and has developed a unique blend of raw and aggressive organ riffs and melodious piano lines.
Iowan Greg Rochford, on bass guitar and backup vocals, has more than 20 years experience playing with rock, jazz and classical groups, dedicated to technical brilliance and maintaining the rhythm and groove of a song. Saxophonist Aaron Whitman brings an air of jazz sophistication and pop sensibility that adds to the tight grooves and melodies of the overall sound.
Together, members of the quintet create a fresh sound that stays with listeners long after the groove has stopped.
1. Everyday in C – Dave Matthews Band
2. Sehla in D – Vince Lujan Project
3. Brown Eyed Girl in G – Van Morrison
4. Let the Good Times Roll in G – BB King
5. Soul Man in E / F – Sam and Dave
6. My Girl in C / D – Temptations
7. Lie In Our Graves in D – Dave Matthews Band
8. Feelin Alright in C – Joe Crocker
9. Drift Away in B – Dobie Gray
10. Last Dance with Mary Jane in Am – Tom Petty
11. Oye Como Va in Am – Carlos Santana
12. Cooler in Bm – Vince Lujan Project
13. Layla in Dm – Eric Clapton - BREAK
14. September in A – Earth Wind & Fire
15. Sir Duke in B – Stevie Wonder
16. Sweet Caroline in A – Neil Diamond
17. Uptight in C# - Stevie Wonder
18. Play that Funky Music in E – Avg White Band (Greg Rochford sings)
19. Superstition in E – Stevie Wonder
20. Take It Easy in G – Eagles
21. Billie Jean in F#m – Michael Jackson
22. Rock with You in Ebm / Em – Michael Jackson
23. Treasure in Cm – Bruno Mars
24. You and Me in D – Dave Matthews Band
25. No Such Thing in E – John Mayer
26. Pass Us By in Dm/F – Vince Lujan Project
27. Uptown Funk in Dm – Bruno Mars
28. Life is a Highway in F – Tom Cochrane – BREAK
29. Wonderful Tonight in G – Eric Clapton
30. #41 in Em / G – Dave Matthews Band
31. What Would You Say in A – Dave Matthews Band
32. Can’t Deny in Bm – Vince Lujan Project
33. Ants Marching in D – Dave Matthews Band
FILLER SONGS
a. Friends in Low Places in A – Garth Brooks
b. Get Lucky in Bm – Daft Punk
c. Heaven in G – Los Lonely Boys
d. In the Midnight Hour in E – Wilson Pickett
e. La Bamba in C – Richie Valens
f. Mr. Jones in Am / C – Counting Crows
g. SSLS in Em / G – Vince Lujan Project
h. Shout in F – Isley Brothers
i. Sunday Morning in C – Maroon 5
j. Sweet Home Alabama in D – Lynard Skynard
k. Wagon Wheel in A – Old Crow Medicine Show
l. What I Got in D – Sublime
Dave Matthews Band, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, John Mayer, Jose Feliciano, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, MoTown, Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power,
Spiro T. said “Very professional”
Dana C. said “Justin Wade and his band truly know how to get the party started. During the 2 1/2 hour performance there was never a time when the dance floor was empty.…”
Steven P. said “Professional group who came in advance to look at venue and we very well prepared evening of event. I would definitely hire them again.”
Abby R. said “This band was on FIRE! They new the perfect playlist for our age group and even people from other parties were trying to join our dance floor. Highly…”