Onyx Club Boys is an acoustic string band (violin, guitar, upright bass, and drums) rooted in Django Reinhardt's Gypsy Jazz sounds of 1930's Paris, and Stuff Smith's New York City Swing. However, being from 21st Century North Carolina, their diverse influences take the music beyond borders. It's a trip around the world, which will make you swoon, tap your feet, and realize how universally similar music really is.
100% genuine. No backing tracks necessary! "Curiously exotic, yet pleasantly familiar".
3 reviews
Kelley J.
November 4, 2018Gabriel and the guys were awesome. Not only was their unique sound perfect for our wedding (and loved by our guests!), the input we got from Gabriel was incredibly helpful in putting together our ceremony. We decided to self-officiate and really didn’t know where to start creating our ceremony, much less what music we wanted and at what point during everything. Gabriel shared with us details about his own Quaker style self-uniting ceremony, as well as his observations from playing weddings. It was so helpful in figuring out just what we wanted! They we so up for and enthusiastic about our ideas and really worked with us to make sure everything went effortlessly. We had complete trust in these guys the entire time and never once had to stress about anything relating to the music. And let me reiterate- their sound is awesome!! So many guests commented on how great they were. We can’t wait to go see one of their local shows after our honeymoon. Thank you Onyx Club Boys!!!
Hired as: Wedding Band
Onyx Club Boys
Thanks for the kind words, Kelley. We really appreciate it!
Your wedding was truly beautiful...all the best to y'all!
William S.
October 16, 2018The noon rooftop patio wedding was filled with sunshine and the amazing sound of the Onyx Club Boys accompanied by Tim Smith... The processional & recessional music was excellent & near and dear to the family. The father/daughter dance stole the show with the best rendition of "All About the Bass" and had to be played twice to fulfill the joy of all participants.. Best Day, Best Wedding, Best of the Onyx Club Boys on that day....
Hired as: Jazz Band
Onyx Club Boys
Thanks y'all....it was a great day!
Rob H.
April 1, 2018I booked the boys for our rehearsal dinner and I can’t tell you how phenomenal these guys were. They were communicative, on time, very tuned in to our needs, and grateful for the work. I received more comments about the music than I did about anything else. Very classy! Great musicians! Thanks guys for helping to make our evening special.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Onyx Club Boys
Thanks so much for the kind words. It was our pleasure to provide the musical ambiance for your special occasion.
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, German, Italian
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Expect top notch professionalism and musicianship. We dress for the occasion, come prepared with the proper equipment, and deliver the right music at the right time. We play music that the whole family can enjoy....perfect for parties, weddings, concerts, and dancing.
Onyx Club Boys is an acoustic string band (violin, guitar, upright bass, and drums) rooted in Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz sounds of 1930's Paris, and Stuff Smith's New York City Swing. However, being from 21st Century North Carolina, their diverse influences take the music beyond borders. It's a trip around the world, which will make you swoon, tap your feet, and realize how universally similar music really is.
100% genuine. No backing tracks necessary! "Curiously exotic, yet pleasantly familiar".
The band has just released their new album, “Million Color Vision” in the summer of 2017. It features catchy originals along with a few classics, and was carefully crafted and recorded over the last few years. Available from CD Baby, iTunes, and live shows.
Appearances have included Shakori Hills Festival, Festival for the Eno, Haw River Ballroom, Cat's Cradle, Raleigh First Night, NC Museum of Art, WUNC’s Back Porch Music at American Tobacco Campus Durham, National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and many more.
Members have played in bands such as The Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Old Ceremony, Dialli Cissokho and Kaira Ba, and the Paperhand Puppet Intervention band.
"The cool dexterity of their playing binds together the broad catalog"
- Grayson Currin, music editor Indy Week
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We have a simple set-up, and strive for as much of an acoustic sound as possible.
Our requirements depend on the size of the group, which can vary from 2-5.
We can provide a PA system if necessary.
Proper stage is great, but not required.
Lights are great, but not required.
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:30pm
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Cedar Grove, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 3:30pm
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Durham, NC
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Chapel Hill, NC
Not an exhaustive list!
After You’ve Gone (vocal)
All the Things You Are
All of Me (vocal)
Almighty Blue (vocal)
Autumn Leaves
Bach Double (vln/gtr)
Beaumont Rag
Bein’ Green (vocal)
Be My Little Baby (vocal)
B/w the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea(vocal)
Bistro Fada
Belleville
Black Orpheus
Bock to Bock
Bones (vocal)
Bossa Dorado
Caravan
Casa De La Trova
Chameleon
Chances Are (vocal)
Chega De Saudade
Chitlins Con Carne
Cou Cou (vocal)
Covertree Bridge
Dark Eyes
Dill Pickle Rag
Django’s Waltz
Djangology
Douce Ambiance
Elk River Blues
Evening in the Old World
Footprints
Girl From Ipanema (vocal)
Groovin’ High
H.C.Q. Strut
Hesitation Blues
Hora Fetelor
Humoresque
Hungaria
Hungarian Dance #5
Hyperballad (vocal)
If You’se A Viper (vocal)
I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music (vocal)
In My Life
It Was Nothing You Said (vocals)
It Ain’t Right (vocal)
Jambalaya (vocal)
Kansas City (vocal)
Kentucky Waltz (vocal)
Late, Late Blues
Lazy River (vocal)
Limehouse Blues (vocal)
Lucky Southern
Made in France
Mellow Tone (vocal)
Million Color Vision (vocal)
Minor Swing
Mire Pral
My Musette
Night and Day
Nostalgia (for Finneus)
Nuages
Oh, Lady Be Good (vocal)
On the Sunny Side of the Street (vocal)
Peggy Day (vocal)
Ristin’s Last Waltz
Scofield Jam
Shadow Whisperer
Sidewinder
Sing, Sing, Sing (vocal)
Si Tu Savais
Skip It
Song For My Father
Spring Forward
Stardust
St. Louis Blues (vocal)
Stompin’ at Decca
Summertime (vocal)
Sunday Swing
Surf Rider
Swannanoa Waltz
Sweet Georgia Brown
Swing ’39
Swing ’42
Swing ’48
Swing De La Morte
Swing Gitane
Swing O
Tchavolo Swing
Tico Tico
Trois Tour De Piste
Viper’s Dream
Vitamin C (vocal)
Waltz Boheme
1999 (vocal)
Stuff Smith, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, Tchavolo and Dorado Schmitt, Stephane Wrembel, Hot Club of Cow Town, Rosenberg Trio, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Kermit the Frog, Chris Thile, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, J.S. Bach...the list is endless!
Minimal requirements are a place to set up, acces to power, and an audience!
Beyond that, it's nice to have a stage, PA, mics, shade/rain tent, food and drink for the band...
Jazz Band
