Cuz'n

University Park, IL

$800 + (based on play time and event details)

Travels up to 120 miles

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I Shot The Sheriff (Bob Marley Cover)

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They Can't Take That Away From Me (Gershwin Cover)

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Valerie (Various Artists Cover)

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Use Me (Bill Withers cover)

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The Boys (Albert C, Deavay T, John S and Jeffrey S.

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2024 Group photo

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Humo Smokehouse

Overview

Cuz'n is a 5-piece Cover/Original Variety band (Female vocalist, guitar, keys, bass and drums).
Cuz'n is a group of professional musicians and vocalists with eclectic musical taste and experience. You will not be disappointed!
We offer flexible selections and custom sets:
R&B, Pop, Rock, Soul, and Reggae - 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2k's
Jazz - The Great American Songbook and more!
Original Releases
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We are seeking opportunities for:
Regular rotation
Special events
Fairs and festivals
Opening act for headliners


Reviews

1 review

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Jackie C.

March 6, 2024

The band to experience

They present very unique covers in a new light and their originals released & yet to be released tunes are a whole other bag of uniqueness. The instrumentalist lay it down properly and when the lead singer they call "Bunny" place melodies into the mic, you more than likely want to kick back and close your eyes and keep them open at the same time! This is the band (if you like music) you don't want to miss!

Hired as: Cover Band, R&B Group

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Cuz'n

Thank you for this wonderful review. Your comments are greatly appreciated!
We hope to see you at our upcoming events!
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Booking information

Price range: $800 + (based on play time and event details)

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Cuz'n is a 5-piece band - Keys, drums, bass and lead guitar with femal vocal lead.
We offer a 3-piece ensemble (drums, keys and vocalist) for intimate environments as well (Breeze).
We have our own equipment and PA/AV system and can manage sound without assistance (we have a tech/sound engineer onboard).
We are a class act; Mature, professional and dressed to fit the occasion.

Our crew moves, sets up and breaks down their own equipment.

We are able to accommodate business events, outdoor concerts, intimate and full stage set ups, and are willing to coordinate additional needs with event planner as warranted to create a seamless transition between musical performance and event activities.

About

Cuz'n has been working together since 2018. We are a group of musicians and vocalists with eclectic tastes and musical backgrounds. We really enjoy performing and are grateful for this experience.

We released three originals and a live jazz performance from Governors State University's 3rd annual Summer Solstice and Juneteenth celebration (our 3rd Billie Holiday/Jazz Greats Tribute for the university) within the past few years and are working to record/release more music in the future.

We are seeking opportunities to perform at local venues in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas (willing to travel up to 100 miles or so from our location in the Chicago South Suburbs) to provide a flexible, excellent, professional entertainment experience.

Because of our extensive backgrounds, working with organizations in the area (SPAA Theater, Freedom Hall, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, etc., The Studio, Lovkport...) and a host of talented musicians (Breeze, Chicago Soul Review, and many local bands) Cuz'n is able to offer an especially wide variety of genres and styles. We can create a set list to please just about any crowd!

Services offered

Past booked events

November 2024

02

Saturday

Tuscan Gardens

6:00pm - 10:00pm

September 2024

07

Saturday

CTCC FASHION SHOW (Private)

1:00pm - 4:00pm

July 2024

27

Saturday

Tony D's Wingfest

3:00pm - 6:00pm

June 2024

08

Saturday

Studio Time- Cuz'n

2:00pm - 5:00pm

February 2024

24

Saturday

University Park Black History

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Team

Andrea Billups Lead Vocalist, Contact/Coordinator/Management
Albert Caldwell Keyboard, Vocalist/Background, Sound Engineer
Jeffrey Sheffield Lead Guitar, Background Vocalist
Deavay Tyler Bass Guitar
John Lewis Santana Drummer/Percussionist, Background Vocals

Set list

-Bill Withers: Use Me, Lovely Day, Just The Two Of Us
-Chaka Kahn: Everlasting Love, My Funny Valentine,
-Stevie Wonder: Do, I Do, As, Don't You Worry Bout A Thing, Superstition, Ribbon In The Sky
- Etta James: At Last, I'd Rather Go Blind
- Res: For Who You Are
-Eric Clapton: If I Could Change The World
-Rolling Stones : Miss You
- Ange Stone /The O'Jays: I Wish I Didn't Miss You/Backstabbers
-WIZ kid/ Curtis Mayfield: Essence/Diamond In The Back
- Daniel Caesar/Roberta Flack &Donny Hathaway: Best Part/Where Is The Love

Influences and inspiration

Rufus and Chaka Kahn
Grover Washington Jr.
Rolling Stones
Jimmi Hendrix
James Jemmerson
Stanley Clarke
Elton John
Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Jill Scott
Corrie Bailey Rae
The Stylistics
The Whispers
Fleetwood Mac
ZZ Top
The Beach Boys
The Doobie Brothers
Hall and Oats
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerals
Phoebe Snow
Stevie Nicks
Howling Wolf
B. B. King
and Many, Many More

Setup requirements

Cuz'n is equipped for plug and play as well as full sound set up. Musicians have their own equipment and amplifiers. We have a sound board and PA as well, if needed. We have a sound engineer onboard if needed.

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