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Overview
Free Radicals is a 21-time Houston Press and Houston Chronicle award-winning band that can be seen performing across Houston at parties, weddings, clubs, funerals, break-dance competitions, and street protests. We perform as a jazz combo, a dance band with a horn section, a marching band with tuba, or even switch from one to another. We're available with 1 to 25 musicians, and play original instrumental material, and you can customize the band to your needs.
Reviews
18 reviews
Gary K.
October 9, 2026Fantastic music for my Birthday Party!
Nothing is better than a DJ except a DJ accompanied by a Sax player. He simply brought the music to life with his whaling sound of brass! I highly recommend this fantastic group.
Hired as: DJ, Saxophone Player
Jorge M. R.
September 26, 2026Outstanding performance.
The performers were exceptional musicians. The audience at my event spoke very highly of them.
Hired as: String Quartet
Roland C.
July 30, 2026Excellent Performance!!
They made our night, and created an authentic feel to our 1920s event. Danielle sang beautifully and was accompanied by a masterful trumpet player.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Marlen T.
May 31, 2026Amazing!!
I was very pleased with their performance. They gave a special touch to evening. They are very friendly and they listened to what we wanted and they executed. Absolutely recommend them.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Eric W.
April 22, 2026Talented musicians in character.
They fit the theme of our 1920s Gatsby event with amazing jazz music. The artists were early, professional, and engaging. They played and sang nonstop with great songs. 5/5 We would us them again!
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: $400 – $6,000 per event
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu
Insurance: $2,000,000 - We buy per-event insurance when required from Insurance Canopy. The cost is $80.
Unions: HPMA
What to expect
We can be a quiet jazz trio in the corner, a loud marching band coming through the room and bringing everyone to their feet, or a party band on stage encouraging everyone to hit the dance floor. We are equally comfortable being the center of attention or background music. Our main goal is to support you, customizing your special event to your needs.
About
Since 1996, Free Radicals has been performing around Houston and around the US, winning the award for Best Jazz 13 times in the Houston Press, and winning the award for album of the year 3 times in the Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.
Additional booking notes
The marching band is entirely self-sufficient. We don't need electricity, a sound system, a stage, even chairs.
Smaller mood music combos we need electricity for our amps, but no sound system is required.
For the full stage band, we need a PA system, which we can bring or use a provided system.
Services offered
Set list
we play original music and jazz standards
Influences and inspiration
Skatalites
Fela Kuti
Parliament / Funkadelic
James Brown & the JBs
Charles Mingus
John Coltrane
Fania All Starts
Setup requirements
no special equipment necessary
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