- Mattoon, IL
- Cover Band
- $1,750 and up
Harper N. said
“This is a great band if you are looking for one for your next event! They had great song ranges and everyone was very nice and accommodating, I could not recommend them enough! ”
Micro Spice Music - Acoustic Duo
Overview
Micro Spice (feat. Christopher Wiman and Shireen Banigan) brings a relaxed, refined sound with vocals, guitar, and a little sax. Our setlist blends indie, pop, and jazz-influenced favorites—ideal for weddings/cocktail hours, private events, and intimate gatherings. With an easygoing style and a focus on musicianship, we create a welcoming atmosphere that enhances any event without overpowering it. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @microspicemusic.
Reviews
1 review
Mike S.
October 2, 2025Fantastic!
Micro Spice were a great addition to our event! Very professional, with a mellow sound.
Hired as: Easy Listening Band, Guitarist
Micro Spice Music - Acoustic Duo
Hi Mike! Thanks a bunch for having us, we had a great time entertaining the vendors and guests at the Painted Wraith street festival :)
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Hiring Microspice means your event will feel comfortable, inviting, and well-paced. The music supports the moment: recognizable songs with a modern, relaxed feel that never competes with conversation.
We’re both trained musicians with music degrees, and we hold ourselves to a high professional standard. That means clear communication, showing up prepared, and handling all the technical details so you don’t have to think about them. The sound is consistent, the timing is smooth, and the atmosphere feels elevated.
With Micro Spice, you get reliable performers who care about helping your event feel connected and memorable. We love to perform!
About
Micro Spice is an acoustic duo with instrumentation of guitar + vocals and saxophone. We are located in Normal, IL.
Shireen Banigan (vocals & sax) is a summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she earned degrees in Music and Accounting. In addition to Micro Spice, she captivates audiences with vocals for the Heartland Jazz Orchestra and high-energy pop/rock band Party Cannon. She also brings her talents to the stage, having portrayed roles such as Joanne in RENT, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde. Beyond the stage and bandstand, Shireen shares her voice as a cantor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington.
Christopher Wiman (guitar) holds a music degree from Illinois State University and has taught private guitar lessons for over 20 years. Chris has experience playing in numerous ensembles with an extensive background in classical, pop, rock, and jazz guitar. He is also a member of local three piece string band, Chasing the Turn, featuring tight knit harmonies with soaring electric leads on time honored classic rock and folk tunes.
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2025
09
Saturday
Painted Wraith
All-day event
Set list
Current ready-to-go song list below as of 10/27/25... we are adding songs WEEKLY!
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
All of Me - Billie Holiday
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Billie Eilish
Blue Skies - Willie Nelson
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
Can't Help Falling In Love - Kina Grannis
Can't Take My Eyes off You - Frankie Valli
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Clarity - Acoustic - Foxes
Collide - Howie Day
Cry Me A River - Julie London
Die With A Smile - Acoustic - Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - The Mamas & The Papas
Ex's & Oh's - Elle King
Feeling Good - Nina Simone
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
From The Start - Laufey
Hang on Little Tomato - Pink Martini
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Acoustic - Blame Jones
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers, Grover Washington\, Jr.
Killer Queen - Queen
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
La Vie En Rose - Daniela Andrade
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Lucky - Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
Moon River (From Breakfast at Tiffany's) [Remastered] - Audrey Hepburn
More Than Words - Extreme
My Way - Frank Sinatra
No Rain - Blind Melon
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Please Please Please - Sabrina Carpenter
Santeria - Sublime
September - Saxophone Rufus
Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine
Something - The Beatles
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
That's So True - Gracie Abrams
The Edge Of Glory - Lady Gaga
The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim
This Love - Maroon 5
Tom's Diner - Suzanne Vega
Too Sweet - Hozier
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes
WILDFLOWER - Billie Eilish
Yesterday - The Beatles
Songs on our list to add, ever-evolving and not limited to these songs:
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
A Song for You - Donny Hathaway
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
a thousand years - Christina Perri
Africa - TOTO
All I've Ever Known - Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Anaïs Mitchell, Hadestown Original Broadway Company
Baby, I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Be My Baby - The Ronettes
Because You Loved Me (Theme from "Up Close and Personal") - Celine Dion
Best Part (feat. H.E.R.) - Daniel Caesar, H.E.R.
Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder
But Beautiful - Samara Joy, Pasquale Grasso
Change the World - Eric Clapton
Cry Me A River - Diana Krall
Do Friends Fall in Love? - Rachael & Vilray
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Everything - Michael Bublé
Falling in Love with Love - Sarah Vaughan
Falling Slowly - Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Once Ensemble
Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Good People Do Bad Things - The Ting Tings
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day
Grease - Frankie Valli
Hand in My Pocket - Alanis Morissette
Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
Here, There And Everywhere - 2022 Mix - The Beatles
Higher Love - Steve Winwood
I Fall In Love Too Easily - Chet Baker
I Feel the Earth Move - Carole King
I Love You Always Forever - Donna Lewis
I Try - Macy Gray
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I'll Be There - The Jackson 5
I'm In The Mood For Love - Julie London
If We Were Vampires - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Kiss from a Rose - Acoustic - Seal
Lullaby of the Leaves - The Quebe Sisters
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Moondance - 2013 Remaster - Van Morrison
Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Mr. Sandman - The Chordettes
Nature Boy - Lorez Alexandria
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles
Shallow - Saxophone Rufus
Skinny Love - Birdy
Somebody That I Used to Know - Saxophone Rufus
Spooky - Dusty Springfield
Starlight - Muse
Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb
Such Great Heights - The Postal Service
Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Teardrop - Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser
The Heart of Life - John Mayer
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
Tonight, Tonight - Snail Mail
Tonight, Tonight - The Smashing Pumpkins
Vienna - Billy Joel
Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture "Barbie"] - Billie Eilish
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
You Were Meant For Me - Jewel
You're My Best Friend - Queen
Your Song - Elton John
Your Song - Ellie Goulding
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