Since 2004, The Royal Virginians have been Central Virginia's premiere Big Band Dance Orchestra. Specializing in the music of the 20's, 30's, 40's, and beyond, this 15-Piece Big Band provides listening and dancing enjoyment through its inimitable style and vast library of custom arrangements: classic tunes, waltzes, Latin styles, society numbers, swing, and Dixieland. Hit tunes of the Big Band era, show tunes, and popular pieces from the great American song writers are all a part of The Royal Virginians’ Big Band magic.
Featuring vocalist's Dick Orange and Deborah Leone.
2 reviews
Laurin P.
September 20, 2012I booked the Royal Virginians for my parent's 60th wedding anniversary. My dad grew up during the big band era and loved all of the music from that time period. Joe not only performed all of dad's old favorites, but the band had such energy and emotion. It was like traveling back in time for my mother and father and the guests enjoyed it too. We danced the entire time and sang along to the music as well. Would highly recommend this band for anyone looking for authentic nostalgia.
Hired as: Big Band
Scott K.
June 3, 2012We hired the Royal Virginians to perform for my daughter's wedding reception and they exceeded our expectations. We are still receiving compliments from guests at the wedding on how great the band was in their performance. Our daughter has told us that she too is still receiving compliments. The band was very accommodating in all our requests. Joe was very friendly and the music kept everyone in a happy mood throughout the reception. We highly recommend this group!
Hired as: Big Band
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Our orchestra primarily performs for dancing though we have an excellent two hour concert. A typical dance will last for three hours with two 15 minute intermissions.
The Royal Virginians Big Band was founded in 2004 by an energetic young band leader from Richmond, Virginia named Joe Enroughty. Today the orchestra boasts some of the area's top musicians and has a reputation for providing quality musical entertainment that is very affordable.
The Royal Virginians, under the direction of 33 year old Joe Enroughty, continue to be the leader in Big Band entertainment for the Central Virginia area. The orchestra performs music made famous by many of the "name bands" of the Big Band Era including: Guy Lombardo, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Harry James, Russ Morgan, Jan Garber, and many more. Five very talented arrangers write the arrangements for the orchestra to give it a fresh and unique sound not found in many of today's Big Bands.
Vocalists Dick Orange and Deborah Leone add to the musical splendor of the orchestra and bring to life many of the greatest popular songs of our time. Songs like "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Exactly Like You," "My Way," "Sentimental Journey," "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "All The Way" are just a sampling of the many selections Dick and Deborah can perform for you. You'll hear songs associated with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Dinah Shore, Keely Smith, Judy Garland, Michael Buble, and more!
Recently, the orchestra has traveled to the Washington, D.C. area, Maryland, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and many other localities away from their home base.
Stage Requirements
The orchestra needs a minimum of 12 feet x 30 feet for a stage. The stage may be raised or floor level. Since the majority of performances by the Orchestra are dances or dinner dances, we recommend that floor space at least twice the size as the stage area be left open in front of the orchestra for dancing. We also require 15 armless chairs (folding chairs are fine).
Electrical Requirements
Any of our equipment that needs electricity will run on standard 110 circuits. The orchestra will furnish its own sound system, extension cords, and will need close access to at least two standard outlets. Any electricity provided must be able to power the orchestra's sound system, amps for the keyboard and guitar, and 15 stand lights (around 1060 watts).
Setup/Breakdown Time
A minimum of one hour on each side of the gig is required for setup and breakdown. This time will not be charged to the client.
This is in no way a complete listing of the songs we can perform during an evening of dancing:
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
Ain't That A Kick In The Head*
All I Ask Of You (From "Phantom Of The Opera")
All The Way (Sinatra)*
Alley Cat
Always In My Heart (Beguine)
Always Medley (Always, All Alone, Remember)
Amore (Beguine)*
And I Love You So*
Anything Goes
Around The World (Waltz)
As Time Goes By*
Babyface Medley* (Ma He's Making Eyes At Me, The Downhome Rag, My Honey's Loving Arms)
Beer Barrel Polka
Begin The Beguine
Besame Mucho (Rhumba)
Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered*
Beyond The Blue Horizon
Blue Tango
Blue Velvet
Boo-Hoo*
Breeze And I, The (Rumba)
Broadway Medley (Give My Regards To Broadway, Sidewalks Of New York, Lullaby Of Broadway)
By The Time I Get To Phoenix*
Bye, Bye Blues*
Carioca, The (Samba)
Cha-Cha Cacciatore
Charleston, The
Chatanooga Choo-Choo*
Cheek To Cheek Cha-Cha
Cielito Lindo (Merangue)
Country And Western Medley (Born To Lose, Heartaches by the Number, Walking The Floor Over You)
Crazy Rhythm
Dance In The Old Fashioned Way Medley (Dancing In The Dark)
Darktown Strutter's Ball, The
Deep Purple
Dipsy Doodle, The
Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
Does Your Heart Beat For Me?*
Don't Get Around Much Anymore*
Exactly Like You*
Five Foot Two (Eyes Of Blue)
Freddy Martin Medley (Tonight We Love, Moon Love)
Frenesi (Cha-Cha)
Glenn Miller Medley (Moonlight Serenade, Moonlight Cocktail, Serenade In Blue)
Gotta Travel On
Hands Across The Table Medley (Pretty Baby, White Cliffs Of Dover)
Happy Days Are Here Again
Harbor Lights
Heart Of My Heart Medley*
I Can't Give You Anything But Love*
I Could Have Dance All Night
I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)*
I Don't Want To Walk Without You*
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart*
I Just Called To Say I Love You
I Really Don't Want To Know*
I Walk The Line
I Wish You Love*
I'll Get By
I'll Never Smile Again
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You Medley (Stardreams, Does Your Heart Beat For Me?)
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter*
I've Got You Under My Skin*
In The Mood
Josephine
Jumpin' At The Woodside
Kiss Of Fire (Tango)
Little Dutch Mill*
Love Letters In The Sand (Cha-Cha)
Lucky Day
Mack The Knife
Mean To Me Medley (My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time, Old Cape Cod)
Memory (From The Broadway Musical 'Cats')
Misty
Moonlight In Vermont*
More
Muskrat Ramble
My Heart Will Go On (Waltz)
My Way (Sinatra)*
New York, New York
Oh, You Beautiful Doll*
Oh!
On The Sunny Side Of The Street*
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Penny Serenade Medley (Chlo-e, Wagon Wheels, If I Had My Way)
Ramona Waltz Medley (It Happened In Monterey)
Rock Around The Clock
Rosalie
San Antonio Rose
Santa Catalina
Satin Doll
Seven Twenty (720) In The Books
Siboney
Silver Bells* (Waltz)
Sing, Sing, Sing
Singing In The Rain*
Sleepy Time Gal*
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes*
Someone To Watch Over Me
Something's Gotta Give
St. Louis Blues (Cha-Cha)
Stardust
Stompin' At The Savoy
Strange Music (Theme)
Stranger On The Shore
String Of Pearls
Sweet Georgia Brown
Take The 'A' Train
Tangerine Medley (Thanks For The Memory, Penthouse Serenade)
Tea For Two Cha-Cha
Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight
There Are Such Things*
There Goes My Heart*
They Can't Take That Away From Me*
Tico, Tico (Samba)
Till Medley (Bewitched, Where Or When)
Time On My Hands*
Top Hat, White Tie, And Tails*
Tuxedo Junction
Unforgettable
Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
When I Fall In Love
When The Saints Go Marching In*
Where Or When*
Who?
Winter Medley (White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, June In January)
Wonderful One (Waltz)
Woodchopper's Ball
You Turned The Tables On Me
You Were Meant For Me Medley (Whispering, Hold Me)
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
Our orchestra is influenced by the famous Big Bands such as Guy Lombardo, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Jan Garber, Sammy Kaye, Artie Shaw, and others. Our vocalists are reminiscent of the great vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Peggy Lee, Keely Smith, Dean Martin, Michael Buble, and many more.
Standard electrical outlets
16 armless chairs (folding chairs OK)
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