Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs

New Orleans, LA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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New Orleans, LA - Wedding (Having a great time playing for our client!)

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New Orleans, LA - Our Musicians on Bourbon Street

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Wedding in a Garden District backyard!

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Overview

New Orleans based wedding & event band comprised of Frenchmen and Bourbon Street musicians.
Number of members range from a 4-piece (rhythm section with a male or female singer) to a 9-piece (rhythm section, male and female singer, +3 horns), depending on the client's preference.
We primarily play a great mix of current Top 40's and "oldies but goodies", but are happy to include our client's favorite songs at their event!
DJ services also available.
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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 360 minutes

What to expect

Expect professionals who like to have fun! We choose our repertoire based on what previous clients and crowds on Frenchmen and Bourbon Street can't help but dance to.

About

Led by New Orleans based singer/songwriter Caitlin Bement, Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs is comprised of musicians who frequently play the Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street circuits (including a few Grammy nominees and winners!).

Additional booking notes

We provide our own PA and will work with the venue regarding power requirements.

Set list

This is just a short example. Our list exceeds 300 songs!
Brickyard Blues - Allen Toussaint/Three Dog Night
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Use Me - Bill Withers
Further On Up The Road - Eric Clapton
Get Back - The Beatles
Just Kissed My Baby - The Meters
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
This Love - Maroon 5
Nothing from Nothing - Billy Preston
Cry To Me - Solomon Burke
Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Something You Got - Wilson Pickett
Midnight Rider - Sharon Jones arr.
Come Together - The Beatles
Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
Heartache Tonight - The Eagles
Take Me To The Pilot - Elton John
Maybe I'm Amazed - Wings
Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
My Girl - The Temptations
Love Sneakin' Up on You - Bonnie Raitt
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - Michael Jackson
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Kahn
Gravity - John Mayer
Love On Top - Beyonce
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Will It Go Round in Circles - Billy Preston
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
You Go Down Smooth - Lake Street Dive
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
I Believe In a Thing Called Love - The Darkness
Forget You - Cee-Lo
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Hey Ya - Outkast
Many The Miles - Sara Bareilles
Wannabe - Spice Girls
With a Little Help - Joe Cocker

Influences and inspiration

Tedeschi Trucks Band
Stevie Wonder
Lake Street Dive
Amy Winehouse
The Eagles
Journey
Lizzo
Paramore
Led Zeppelin
No Doubt
Prince
Justin Timberlake
John Mayer
Elton John
and the list goes on!

Setup requirements

Event space must be made available to CB & The HMDs no less than two hours before the performance start time.

Will provide sound equipment for performance and can include a presentation microphone (if requested by Purchaser). If audience is to exceed 400 people, CB & The HMDs can choose to expand sound equipment inventory for an additional fee.

If requested, CB & The HMDs can provide stage lighting at an additional cost (TBD based on venue and attendee size).

Minimum power requirements for sound system is one UNSHARED 15-amp, 120-volt, wall mounted outlet set or power drop, placed within 20 feet of the set-up area.

Requires cover and protection from snow, rain, and direct sun. For any event, an alternate climate controlled environment is required if the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, or exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

A stage is not required and is completely optional, however, CB & The HMDs will not set up on grass, gravel, dirt or similar. The performance area must be a flat and dry surface. Any stage provided MUST be carpeted.

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