Blue Book Value

Clifton, VA

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Overview

We are a 5 piece female fronted band that plays a variety of blues, pop, rock and swing. Our music spans the 70's to today. We have great harmonies and you will find yourself joining in. We have been together since 1996! We know you will enjoy our sound.


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Booking information

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Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Blue Book Value wants your event to be the best! We can keep volumes low or turn it up. Feel free to take a look at our set list. We can make changes depending upon the time of day and your crowd. We are sure to get people dancing, tapping their feet and singing along!

About

Blue Book Value band based in Northern Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C. They have been playing in the Washington, DC metro area since 1996. In addition to blues and swing, they play a bit of rock n' roll, as well as current popular songs which makes them versatile for any venue.

The lead singer, Karen Book delivers some powerful, rich vocals and is supported by talented local musicians Bill Winslow on guitar, Glen McCarthy on bass, Kim Wooten on keyboard, and Henry Weisiger on drums. Blue Book Value plays mix of cover and a few original songs. Their repertoire includes popular songs from 70's to today.
Blue Book Value has played all over the Washington metro area. They were invited to play at one of the Presidential Inaugural Balls in 1997 after Tipper Gore heard them perform at the AIDS WALK WASHINGTON in 1996. The band played at the Mid Atlantic States Ball at the National Air & Space Museum. They have played in the Metro D.C. area at local clubs, festivals, outdoor summer concerts, as well as at private parties and weddings.

Additional booking notes

We have very few requirements. We will bring our own sound system. We have 5 members and we have played on some small stages and national stages. We can get creative if we need.

Services offered

Set list

1. I’ll Take You There
2. Hit the Road Jack
3. Chain of Fools
4. My Favorite Mistake
5. Rehab
6. Pontoon
7. Tired of My Tears
8. Put Your Records On
9. Quittin’ Time
10. Somethin to Talk /About
11. Brown-Eyed Girl
12. Love Song
13. Stand by Me
14. Broke
15. We Just Roll Like That

1. Tuesday Heartbreak
2. Passionate Kisses
3. Dock of the Bay
4. Jailhouse Rock
5. Ain’t No Sunshine
6. Sweet Caroline
7. Wasted Days/Wasted Nites
8. Brickyard Blues
9. Sweet Home Alabama
10. Love You Better
11. Love Shack
12. Little by Little

1. If U Love Me Like U Say
2. Raised on Robbery
3. This Time
4. You Don’t Know
5. Who Knew
6. Everybody Plays the Fool
7. One Sweet Letter
8. Yes We Can Can
9. Third Rate Romance
10. How Sweet It Is
11. Ironic
12. Thanks A lot

Clean Up Woman
You Blame Me
Walk Away Renee
Hallelujah
Many the Miles
Runaway

Influences and inspiration

Blues: Junior Wells, Susan Tedeschi
Blues/ Rock: Bonnie Raitt,
Pop: Pink, Sarah Bareilles, Teddy Swims
Party: B 52's,
R&B: Staple Singers, Stevie Wonder

Setup requirements

no additional equipment needed: just power

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