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Big Bands Portsmouth, RI

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91 Big Bands serving Portsmouth, RI

Stage Door Canteen

1 Verified booking

  • Mashpee, MA
  • Big Band
  • 40 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

We are a 12 pc Big Band that gets the dance floor moving with swing, rock, soul and funk! For more than 2 decades Stage Door Canteen has brought energy and...
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The Creswell Club

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Newport, RI
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 8 miles from Portsmouth
  • $1,200 and up

Matthew C. said “Controlled the atmosphere set the mardi gras vibe ”

  • Greenville, RI
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 24 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

6 piece band playing the best in "Big Band" and "Swing" for background, dance, or cocktail music. Fund raisers and private functions.

  • Natick, MA
  • Big Band
  • 47 miles from Portsmouth
  • $400 and up

"New England's Favorite Big Band" Based in Central New England, Dan Gabel and his Bands have entertained three Governors, a Four-Star General, sold-out...

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Portsmouth, RI

619 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 619 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 Portsmouth, RI

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 Portsmouth, Rhode Island 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, RI area

These Big Bands serve the wider Portsmouth and Newport county area and travel to Tiverton, Prudence Island, Bristol, Middletown, Adamsville, Little Compton, Newport, Fall River, Warren, Westport, Jamestown, Barrington, Swansea, Warwick, North Kingstown, Saunderstown, Westport Point, Riverside, Somerset, East Greenwich, Dartmouth, Slocum, Narragansett, North Dartmouth, Exeter, Seekonk, Cranston, West Warwick, East Providence, and South Dartmouth.