Major Dudes is a band dedicated to bringing an eclectic mix of classic rock, as well as modern classics, to music lovers of all ages. From Cream to Dave Matthews, Steely Dan to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and lots in between, we play something just about everyone is sure to love. We'll do our best to help you get your groove on and reminisce to some tunes you may not have heard in a while, or learn some new music along the way.
2 reviews
Melanie L.
May 22, 2024Great sound and great group of fellas! They rocked it out at our golf course event on May 21st, 2024!!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Rock Band
Major Dudes
Thank you, Melanie. We aim to please!
Allison B.
September 5, 2017Onceblind was a great band. We got great reviews on the variety of music. They had something for all ages! Very easy to work with, and flexible with our space and needs. Would definitely consider again.
Hired as: Cover Band, Rock Band
Major Dudes
Thank you for the great review, Allison. We had a blast playing and you guys were so easy to work with!
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
You can expect a show that just about everyone can enjoy. We have over 100 years of combined experience in the music industry, so we bring a high level of professionalism to all our shows. We play an eclectic mix of mostly classic rock that is perfect for listening, grooving, or just reminiscing to. We specialize in outdoor festivals, breweries, and parties, but are for clubs and corporate events as well.
The Major Dudes is an eclectic 5-piece rock band committed to bringing great classic and current rock to both young and older audiences. From the Allman Brothers to Cream, from Queen to The Who, from Steely Dan to Dave Matthews and lots of people in between, you're likely to hear something you like, whether it's a blast from long ago or not-too-long ago.
Our band is comprised of Paul Duke on vocals and rhythm guitar (with a little lead thrown in for good measure), Andy Randazzo bringing lots of guitar (and lots of guitars) along with some singing, Noel Estabrook on Bass, Damon Wood on keys, and Jeffrey Payne on drums.
We have our own sound and lights. However, we also play many events where sound is provided for us as well. We do charge more when providing our own sound and lights. We provide detailed stage plots for venues that provide sound as well. We will not play on grass or any other uneven or unstable surface.
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Charlotte, NC
Saturday
Concert
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Charlotte, NC
Saturday
Sporting Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Mooresville, NC
Below is an overview of some of the music we play. We are constantly updating and adding to our playlist and can generally add a couple requests for a show if required.
#41 Dave Matthews
Ain't Wastin' Time Allman Brothers
Any Major Dude Steely Dan
Badge Cream
Bargain The Who
Before You Accuse Me. Clapton
Behind Blue Eyes The Who
Come Together Beatles
Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Dare You to Move Switchfoot
Doctor Wu Steely Dan
Driven to Tears The Police
Fire and Rain James Taylor
For What it's Worth Buffalo Springfield
From the Beginning ELP
Good Loving Grateful Dead
Here Comes the Sun Beatles
It's Probably Me Sting
Jimi Thing Dave Matthews
Look Sharp Joe Jackson
Manic Depression Jimi Hendrix
Mary Jane's Last Dance Tom Petty
Melissa Allman Brothers
Money Pink Floyd
Mother Goose Jethro Tull
Pride and Joy SRV
Ramble On Led Zeppelin
Rikki Steely Dan
Running Down a Dream Tom Petty
Spooky Atlanta Rhythm Section
Stormy Monday Allman Brothers
Sunshine of Your Love Cream
Superstition Wonder/Beck
Tightrope SRV
Walking on the Moon Police
White Room Cream
Wild Night Mellencamp
Wind Cries Mary Jimi Hendrix
Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd
Won't Get Fooled Again The Who
Our major influences include Jeff Beck, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, The Who, Cream, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sting, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, and Dave Matthews, among others.
If we provide our own sound, we provide a minimum of two separate electrical circuits to run all of our equipment.
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