- Newark, NJ
- Jazz Band
- $400-4000
Dave O. said
“I had a last minute opening and needed a band.
B.D. Lenz came through and got me a great band to perform at a reasonable price. Thanks! ”
Nite Train - "Junkyard Dog" (Original song) - Motown & More Show at the "Linda"!
Nite Train w/ Thomasina Winslow at Proctors Theatre (4/2022)!
Nite Train performing "If you Ever Touch Me" at the Palace theatre w/ Marla Briggs on lead vocals!
Ken (Nite Train) & Marla Briggs with ZZ Top!
Ken Briggs on bass/vocals!
The Nite Train Band!
Nite Train ROCKS! (Cheers to 20 years [2023]!!)
Overview
The Nite Train band is A brilliant combination of jumpin’, guitar-fired, hard-edged Rockin’ Blues, Classic Rock, Funk and R & B!
“Nite Train has been cranking out hot sounds since 2003, but they took it to a new level last year…...This band should have the dance floor hopping all night long. The proof is on the rip-snorting disc. “ – Greg Haymes, Albany Times Union
On the heels of the release it’s two all-original Compact Discs, “Best Man”, & "Cat on a Mission"... the Nite Train has pared down to a smokin’ 5-piece and is ready to Perform for you!!! Let us Entertain =you=!!!
Reviews
4 reviews
Darrell S.
July 14, 2026Ray-Ban, beautiful personality slowed up one time and rocked
Love to have them back someday they were outstanding and ask nothing more very professional, entertaining and interactive with the customers
Hired as: Blues Band
Barbara N.
June 20, 2016Perfect!
Nite Train was fantastic. Arrived on time, and started on time. Played the best songs including one we had requested they learn! Fun and engaging with my guests.
I know you will not be disappointed with this band.
Barbara and Vinnie
Hired as: Blues Band, Rock Band
Robin R.
August 8, 2015Nite Train = Rock&Blues
These guys saved me. I wanted to do something memorable for my daughter's Sweet Sixteen.
Nite train reached out to me and saved the day!
In less than 48 hrs.Nite Train booked,travelled to CT and rocked
It was excellent!
Courteous,professional and reasonable too
Nite Train defies gravity!
Hired as: Rock Band
Ronnie B.
April 23, 2013awesome
This band is great. Very good music and talks to the growd. I will ask them to be back for my next event and highly recommend them to all if you want great entertainment for your event.
Hired as: Blues Band
Booking information
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
01
Thursday
Concert
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Oneonta, NY
Past booked events
July 2026
08
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
June 2016
18
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Coxsackie, NY
August 2015
07
Friday
Birthday (Teen)
6:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Plantsville, CT
April 2013
20
Saturday
Private Party
8:00pm - 12:00am
•
Manchester Center, VT
Team
Marla Briggs
Female Vocalist
Ken Briggs
Bassist / Vocalist
Al Kash
Drums
Paul Quigley
Guitar
Marcus Benoit
Keyboards, Sax, Vocals
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