Highway 85 Band

🔥 Highway 85 Band – Authentic • Energetic • Professional Entertainment 🔥
Founded in 2014, The Highway 85 Band is a highly talented, versatile, and polished six‑piece Classic Rock, Country, Disco, and Motown Variety Dance Band known for bringing authentic energy to every crowd. With both male and female lead vocals and true four‑part harmonies, the band delivers a musical range and richness that few groups can match.

Top‑Tier Sound • Professional Production • Unmatched Versatility
The Highway 85 Band will travel to the venue of your choosing, fully equipped with everything needed for a fun, successful, and seamless event. We bring:

🎤 Pro‑level PA sound systems for any venue—large or small, indoors or outdoors

🎚️ A dedicated professional sound engineer to ensure crystal‑clear audio

💡 Party lighting for both stage and dance floor

🎶 A dance‑driven mix of Classic Rock, Country, and Motown favorites

🎧 Between‑set recorded music to keep your guests entertained nonstop

Whether your event calls for light dinner ambiance or a full‑on dance party, Highway 85 delivers top‑tier, clean, professional entertainment that elevates every moment.

Flexible Band Options
We can scale to fit your event perfectly:

Duo

Trio

Four‑piece

Full six‑piece band

Exclusive Private Audition Experience
The Highway 85 Band offers something truly unique:
We own our very own lounge‑style music studio, designed specifically for entertaining prospective clients. Before booking, you and a couple of guests can schedule a private audition with the band.

Relax on comfortable lounge sofas and high‑top tables while enjoying a live preview of the music your guests will experience. Meet the band members, discuss ideas, and tailor your event exactly the way you envision it.

Perfect For
Weddings

Corporate events

Casinos

Festivals

Community celebrations

Private parties

Talented. Polished. Professional.
The Highway 85 Band is ready to be your band — bringing unforgettable music, energy, and entertainment to your next event.

The Highway 85 Band!

Aaron Linkin – Front person, Lead male vocals and multi-instrumentalist.
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Claudia Maynes-Burkland – Front person, Lead Female Vocals.
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Jeff Lowy – Keyboards and Vocals
Jeff has performed professionally since the age of 16. A formally trained pianist, organist, writer, arranger and conductor (Brooklyn College, Manhattan School of Music) Jeff has a varied background having played in Broadway pit orchestras as well as performing with and conducting for a wide array of rock and roll and jazz and cabaret artists.
Jeff signed his first recording contract with Buddah Records at the age of 17 garnering several writing and arranging credits on internationally released albums and an array of jingles and motion picture soundtracks. He subsequently toured with a host of popular 60’s, 70’s and 80’s artists including Chubby Checker, Mary Wells, Drifters, Coasters, Donna Summer, the Pointer Sisters, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night, Jefferson Starship and many others.
Working as a producer for corporate events including the NFL Commissioner’s Party, the NFL Corporate Hospitality Village and other high-profile events, he has booked and produced major national acts including Sting, Michael McDonald, the Doobie Brothers, Chaka Khan, BB King, Hootie and the Blowfish and others.
Jeff is extremely happy to join the Highway 85 band and enjoys playing classic rock, country, and all styles of music.

Steve Allely - Bass Guitar and Vocals.
Steve is a season and solid musician originally from Lincon Nebraska. An excellent bass player with steady melodic yet dynamic abilities on the bass guitar. Steve has incredible vocal skills and performs lead vocals and really shines on the harmonies. Throughout the early years, Steve made his living touring on the road and performing for crowds across the USA.

Albie Duarte - Lead Guitar and Vocals.
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Jim Bates – Drums
Jim is a local born and raised Arizona native. Starting his music adventure in elementary school playing trumpet. Classically trained, Jim spent numerous years performing with Swing, Jazz and concert bands. Jim has tried his hand at just about every instrument available to him but developed a love and addiction for the drums. With a strong passion for drums, music and the love of performing he is able to create the fun danceable grooves and beats that the band uses to keep the crowds dancing and having a great time.

Sound systems - Digital wireless controlled mixing system with an array of EV and QSC power speaker system for any size venue operated by our professional sound tech.
Back line - Everything a 6 piece cover band needs to perform Classic Rock, Country and Motown Cover music.
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Dual Keyboards, Multiple Percussion instruments and Full electric and or acoustic Drum set.
Lighting effects - LED based multiple lighting for stage and dance floor.
Electric Power - A pair of 20amp circuits usually takes care of all the band needs however we can provide a 4500 swine power generator for when the venue doesn't have a sufficient power source.
Stage area - Typically an ideal minimum stage area would be 24'wide x 12'deep.