8 Track Massacre

Sacramento, CA

$1,500-$5000

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

8 Track Massacre has been entertaining Northern California audiences for over ten years. We focus on music that makes people want to dance. You and your guests will dance all night to the songs that you know and love...you may even find yourself onstage behind a mic! 8 Track Massacre is equipped with professional sound and lights for your venue and we are happy to work with you to make sure your dream event becomes a reality. From private parties, to clubs, to weddings and corporate events, 8 Track Massacre will deliver a high energy show your guests will not forget.


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Booking information

Price range: $1,500-$5000

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes

What to expect

An 8 Track Massacre show is high energy. Audiences will be singing and dancing all night to some of the best music of the 1980's. Some members of the audience may also find themselves onstage behind a mic belting out an 80's classic with the band! 8TM regularly performs sets up to 90-100 minutes long. The band's song list includes almost every genre from the 80's- new wave, rap, hair metal, and R&B. An 8TM show has something for everyone who knows and loves the music of the 1980's!

About

music | ˈmyo͞ozik | noun1 vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion: couples were dancing to the music.

8 Track Massacre is passionate about delivering that "expression of emotion", and we've been doing it since 2009. Comprised of seasoned musicians, our moto is "it has to be danceable...period". Our songs span the decades and our goal is to have you dancing and singing along.

Whether it's your wedding day, birthday or other special event, 8 Track Massacre will help to make it a unique experience that your guests will remember.

Professional Sound and Lights - We can create the perfect sound and lighting package for your event.
MC Duties - We are happy to assist you with announcements during your event.
We will spin your customized ULTIMATE DJ set before or after the band plays so you get to hear ALL of your favorite tunes!

Additional booking notes

-8 Track Massacre provides complete sound and lighting suitable to most venues. Our microphones are available for any announcements that need to be made during the event. The band also can provide a customized playlist of recorded music to be played during band breaks.
-8 Track Massacre requires a stage, deck or paved surface for ANY outdoors venue.
-For ANY DAYTIME EVENT, shade structures must be provided to protect musical instruments and sound equipment.
-8 Track Massacre requires ready access to power for amplifiers and sound equipment.
-8 Track Massacre requires load in vehicle access to the stage for any event. For events in public venues, parking for band vehicles must be provided.

Services offered

Past booked events

June 2020

27

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Granite Bay, CA

Team

Dave Heimer Bass and backing vocals
John Reed Keyboards
Earl Pavao Lead guitar and backing vocals
Pat Roche Drums and percussion
Bill Caris Vocals and rhythm guitar

Set list

ACDC -You Shook Me All Night Long
a-ha- Take on Me
Beastie Boys- Fight for Your Right
Bon Jovi- You Give Love a Bad Name
David Bowie- Rebel Rebel, Suffragette City, Let’s Dance
Bowling for Soup- 1985
Jackson Browne- Somebody’s Baby
Buggles- Video Killed the Radio Star
The Cars- Let’s Go, Just What I Needed, Shake it Up
The Cure- Lovesong, Just Like Heaven, Friday, I’m in Love
Elvis Costello- What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?
Dead or Alive- You Spin Me Round
Depeche Mode- Just Can’t Get Enough, Strangelove, Enjoy the Silence
DEVO- Whip It, Freedom of Choice
Thomas Dolby- She Blinded Me With Science
Duran Duran- Planet Earth, Girls on Film, Hungry Like the Wolf, Notorious
Erasure- A Little Respect
Eurythmics- Sweet Dreams
Flock of Seagulls- I Ran
Frankie Goes to Hollywood- Relax
Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer
J. Geils Band- Centerfold, Freeze Frame
Billy Idol- Mony Mony, White Wedding, Rebel Yell, Dancing with Myself
INXS- New Sensation, Don’t Change
Joan Jett- I Love Rock and Roll
Greg Kihn- Breakup Song
John Mellencamp- Hurt So Good
Men at Work- Who Can it be Now?
Men Without Hats- Safety Dance
George Michael- Faith
Modern English- I Melt With You
Naked Eyes- Always Something There to Remind Me
New Order- Blue Monday
Gary Numan- Cars
Outfield- Your Love
Robert Palmer- Addicted to Love
Tom Petty- American Girl, Runnin’ Down a Dream, Don’t Do Me Like That
Poison- Talk Dirty to Me
Prince- Let’s Go Crazy, I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
Psychedelic Furs- Pretty in Pink
Ramones- I Wanna Be Sedated
REM- The One I Love
Run DMC- It’s Tricky
Simple Minds- Don’t You Forget About Me
Soft Cell- Tainted Love
Rick Springfield- Jessie’s Girl
Talk Talk- It’s My Life
Tears for Fears- Head Over Heels
Tommy Tutone- Jenny(867-5309)

Influences and inspiration

8TM is influenced by many of the greatest acts of the 80's: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Cars, Billy Idol, The Cure...and Spinal Tap!

Setup requirements

stage or paved surface

access to power

shade structures for music and sound equipment during daytime events

two cases of water for the band

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