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74 Big Bands serving Ames, IA

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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (68)
Top Performer
243 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 130 miles from Ames
  • $300 dollars and up

Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an incredible night! Can't wait to book them... ”
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Michael Lyon

5.0 (14)
17 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Crooner / Big Band
  • 130 miles from Ames
  • Contact for rates

Robin F. said “Michael Lyon is a great entertainer! Loved every minute of it. My mom said she loved every song, we all did! And even though it was difficult for my dad, he got up and danced with my mom to "What a... ”

  • St Paul, MN
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 204 miles from Ames
  • $850-$4,000 not including travel costs.

Gladys M. T. said “These 2 make the night Magical Even shy people could not stop dancing My Favorite Jazz duet ever Oh yeah, they also do Latin Jazz in Spanish ”
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Miles Wright Music

5.0 (44)
Top Performer
85 Verified bookings

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 205 miles from Ames
  • Contact for rates

Stephanie K. said “We hired Miles to play upbeat, lively music during the cocktail hour of our December 12 wedding, and he was a HUGE HIT! It elevated the fun and excitement of our wedding and was such a nice surprise... ”

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Ames, IA

615 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 615 quotes to event planners.

182nd most popular

Big Bands rank #182 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 554 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.7 days (on average) to hire a Big Band.

About booking Big Bands in Ames, IA

Big bands, or jazz orchestras, are musical powerhouses, usually comprised of 12-25 brass, woodwind, and rhythm section members. They perform a blend of jazz standards and swing music guaranteed to create a lively and timeless atmosphere at your party or event. A big band plays versatile and energetic music that makes them perfect as dance bands for many occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, or black-tie galas.

The cost of hiring a professional big band in Ames, Iowa will vary based on the band size, the event type, and travel costs. With the generally large size, you will also need to ensure your stage setup is appropriate for the style of music. Contact the local big bands above to receive customized quotes and pricing information.

While browsing Ames big bands, listen to audio and watch videos to learn about their style and whether they would be appropriate for your event. Read reviews to understand how they’ve met past clients’ expectations and what they do well. When hiring a big band, be prepared with venue information, ideal performance length, specific song requests, and other unique event details to ensure a smooth booking process.

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Big Bands serving the Ames, IA area

These Big Bands serve the wider Ames and Story county area and travel to Gilbert, Kelley, Nevada, Huxley, Luther, Cambridge, Slater, Story City, Roland, Sheldahl, Boone, Madrid, Randall, Alleman, McCallsburg, Maxwell, Colo, Elkhart, Polk City, Collins, Jewell, Woodward, Garden City, Zearing, Ellsworth, Stanhope, Granger, Pilot Mound, Radcliffe, and Stratford.