Saffire Express Band
Overview
Our band was voted by "Cincy A-list" as one of the top 2 bands in Cincinnati and Several of our Weddings have been profiled in " Cincinnati Magazine!"We love what we do and it shows!! For years we've been serving up our unique blend of current and vintage tunes ranging from Adele to Pharrell, Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder, with a dab of MoTown, Etta James, and Sinatra on the side!! We are a tight 6-piece band that features outstanding vocals and music, creating a fun, exciting atmosphere with our menu of very "dance-able" tunes from the 60's to current Top 40 songs!
We can make your Reception an event to remember!
Reviews
8 reviews
Natalie S. . F.
June 5, 2023AMAZING BAND AND PEOPLE!
We were fortunate to have Saffire Express Band play the cocktail hour and reception part of our wedding. Not only were they extremely professional through the planning process, they also were genuinely kind, wonderful people. They worked with us to create a fabulous playlist, even learning a song for our first dance. Throughout the night, we (and our guests) danced and commented on how AMAZING they sounded and how much energy they brought to our group! They were one of our favorite parts of the wedding by far. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Hired as: Wedding Band
Saffire Express Band
Thank you so much!
You and Ben were a joy to work with! We loved meeting your family and friends and being a part of your Celebration- you all made it easy to have fun!
Best wishes to you a your families- you are truly a special couple!
Sam, Dana and
The Saffire Express Band
Karen H.
November 11, 2024Five Stars is Not Enough!
We were fortunate enough to have Dana, Sam, and the Saffire Express Band perform at our granddaughter's adoption party yesterday. It cannot be said enough how amazing they are. I received texts all evening and throughout today from our guests who agreed. Thank you all so much for making our family's day perfect. Can't wait to see you again at future concerts.
Karen and Jim
Hired as: Cover Band
Saffire Express Band
Karen and Jim-
Thank you so much for your Wonderful review! It was a pleasure to be a part of such a beautiful event! You have an amazing family and we’re so glad we made it memorable for them!
Hope to see you again !
Sam, Dana and Saffire Exoress
Rachel N.
November 9, 2023Wonderful
Saffire Express Band did an amazing job hosting my wedding. They went above and beyond what was expected. They played all the requested songs and more. They got the crowd going and provided fun souvenirs and wonderful memories for all at the wedding attendees, especially the bride and groom. Thank you so much for such a fun and special day!
Hired as: Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Wedding Band
Saffire Express Band
Thanks for the great review Rachel! You and your husband were so sweet and your family ( especially Mom and Dad!) were a joy to work with!! You made it very easy for us !
Sam and Dana
Kelly O.
November 5, 2023So. Much. Fun!!!!
The Saffire Express Band played for our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. Everyone had a blast! They played music from every decade. They gave out fun props to keep people entertained throughout the evening and they are great musicians and singers. I would absolutely hire them for another event!
Hired as: Party Band, Wedding Band
Saffire Express Band
Thank you Kelly! We thoroughly enjoyed playing for your party- what a great family!!!
Sam and Dana
Susan A.
June 11, 2023Best night ever!
Saffire Express was amazing! They are so talented and put on the best show for our wedding reception!
Hired as: Wedding Band
Saffire Express Band
Thank you so much Susan!
Much love and happiness to you and T. J. for many , many years!
❤️
Sam & Dana
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to expect
We are a 6 piece band that play a wide variety of music- everything from Adele, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Zac Brown Band to Journey, MoTown, and ABBA and Bon Jovi! We are very experienced at entertaining a diverse crowd! We love to interact with the audience with everything from flying beach balls , stuffed animals and t- shirts. We were voted as Cincy magazine’s “Best of the West 2024” for live Entertainment ! Let us show you why!
About
SAFFIRE EXPRESS
Saffire Express has been a mainstay in local music for the last 20 years. Our wide variety of music appeals to all generations. We can cover everything from the 50’s to the present, including Pop, top 40, MoTown , Disco, Country, Classic Rock and R & B.
We’ve appeared on the "WKRC Fox Morning Show" and perform regularly at many premier outdoor Concerts & Festivals in the Tri- State area. Our wide mix of genres and songs that we are able to cover has made us very popular for Weddings, Corporate events and parties also. We take pride in making each Event a special experience for everyone.
The group consists of:
Dana Geroulis - Lead vocals/percussion
Sam Geroulis - Vocals, rhythm guitar, congas, bongos
Greg Williams - Keyboards and vocals
Pat Emmett - Drums and vocals
Joe Weiler - Bass guitar and vocals.
Denny Brooks- Lead guitar
Kevin Heitz- Sound Engineer
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2025
19
Saturday
Winton Woods Outdoor Adventure and Expo
4:00pm - 6:00pm
03
Thursday
Kuliga Park Fireworks
6:00pm - 11:00pm
June 2025
07
Saturday
Kreimer’s Bier Haus
8:00pm - 11:00pm
April 2025
26
Saturday
CCAC Gala
6:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2025
22
Saturday
Seton/Elder Hall of Fame Induction
5:30pm - 11:00pm
June 2023
03
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Cincinnati, OH
Set list
Saffire Express Songs
MEDLEYS
50’s Medley
v The Twist - Chubby Checker
v Ain't That A Shame -Pat Boone
v Hound Dog - Elvis
60’s Medley
v Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell
v Tears of A Clown - Smokey Robinson
v Get Ready - Temptations
Disco
Hot Stuff/ Bad Girls- Donna Summer
70’s Medley
v Walk This Way- Aerosmith
v Dance the Night Away - Van Halen
v I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night -Kiss
80’s Medley
v Flashdance Irene Cara
v Material Girl Madonna
v Let’s Hear it For the Boy -
Denise Williams
v It’s Raining Men- Weather Girls
POP Medley
Rolling in the Deep Adele
v Mercy Duffy
Bad Romance. Lady Gaga
BALLADS /Standards
v A Natural Woman Aretha Franklin
v Always Remember Us This Way _______ Lady Gaga(A Star Is Born)
v At Last Etta James
v Beer Barrel Polka German Standard
v Blue Bayou Linda Ronstadt
v Desperado Eagles
v Hava Nagila /The Hora _______________ Jewish Wedding
v Have I Told You Lately _______________ Rod Stewart
v Heavenly Day _______________ Patty Griffin
v Home Again _______________ Carole King
v I Can't Make You Love Me _______________ Bonnie Raitt/Adele
v In My Life _______________ Beatles/Bette Midler
v Landslide _______________ Fleetwood Mac
v Open Arms _______________ Journey
v Pennsylvania Polka _______________ German Standard
v Rainbow Connection _______________ Charla Corn
v Stand By Me _______________ Ben E. King
v Stormy Weather _______________ Standard
v Superstar _______________ The Carpenters
v The Way You Look Tonight _______________ Tony Bennet
v Thinking Out Loud _______________ Ed Sheeran
v We’ve Only Just Begun _______________ The Carpenters
v When You Wish Upon A Star _______________ Linda Ronstadt
v What A Wonderful World _______________ Louis Armstrong
v Wonderful Tonight _______________ Eric Clapton
v You Are So Beautiful (to Me) _______________ Joe Cocker
v You Make Me Feel So Young _______________ Frank Sinatra
v Your Song _______________ Elton John
v Zorba the Greek _______________ Greek Wedding
COUNTRY
v Chicken Fried _______________ Zac Brown Band
v Crazy _______________ Patsy Cline
v Girl Crush _______________ Little Big Town
v Flowers _______________ Miley Cyrus
v Here For The Party _______________ Gretchen Wilson
v It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere _______________Alan Jackson/Jimmie Buffet
v Keeper of the Stars _______________ Tracy Byrd
v Man, I Feel Like A Woman! _______________ Shania Twain
v Marguaritaville _______________ Jimmy Buffet
v Pontoon _______________ Little Big Town
v Rocky Top _______________ Standard
v (Take Me Home) Country Road _______________ John Denver
v The Dance _______________ Garth Brooks
v Wagon Wheel _______________ Darius Rucker
v You Look Good _______________ Lady Antebellum
v You’re Still the One _______________ Shania Twain
50’s-60’s
v Bang, Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) _______________ Sonny & Cher
v Chain of Fools/Respect _______________ Aretha Franklin
v Hallelujah, How I Love Her So! ______________ Ray Charles
v Hang on Sloopy _______________ The McCoys
v Jailhouse Rock _______________ Elvis
v I Feel Good _______________ James Brown
v Little Bitty Pretty One _______________ Huey Lewis
v Little Latin Lupe Lu _______________ Righteous Brothers
v Little Sister _______________ Elvis Presley
v Mambo Italiano _______________ Rosemary Clooney
v Monster Mash _______________ Boris Karloff
v Moondance _______________ Van Morrison
v My Girl _______________ Temptations
v Mustang Sally _______________ Standard
v Shake A Tailfeather _______________ Ray Charles
v Signed, Sealed, Delivered _______________ Stevie Wonder
v Son of A Preacher Man _______________ Dusty Springfield
v Shout _______________ Isley Brothers
v Sweet Caroline _______________ Neil Diamond
v The Letter _______________ Joe Cocker
v These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ _______________ Nancy Sinatra
v Twist & Shout _______________ Isley Bros/Beatles
v Unchain My Heart _______________ Ray Charles
v Under The Boardwalk _______________ Drifters
v What'd I Say _______________ Ray Charles
v You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling _______________ Righteous Brothers
70’s-80’s
Any Way You Want It _______________ Journey
Betty Lou’s Getting’ Out Tonight! _______________ Bob Seger
Back on the Chain Gang _______________ The Pretenders
Billie Jean _______________ Michael Jackson
Boogie Shoes _______________ KC & Sunshine Band
Brandy ( You’re a Fine Girl) _______________ Looking Glass
Brown Eyed Girl _______________ Van Morrison
Car Wash _______________ Rose Royce
Cheeseburger in Paradise _______________ Jimmy Buffet
v Dancing Queen _______________ Abba
v Domino _______________ Van Morrison
v Don’t Stop _______________ Fleetwood Mac
v Don't Stop Believin' _______________ Journey
v Fins _______________ Jimmy Buffet
v Footloose _______________ Kenny Loggins
v Goo Goo Muck (Wednesday’s Dance)______________ The Cramps
v I Feel the Earth Move ________________ Carole King
v I Saw Her Standing There _______________ Beatles
v I Will Survive _______________ Gloria Gaynor
v I’m A Believer _______________ Monkees
v I’ve Got The Music In Me _______________ Kiki Dee
I’ve Had the Time of My Life _______________Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes
It’s All Right _______________ J.J.Jackson
I Wanna Dance With Somebody _______________ Whitney Houston
Jenny Jenny(867-5309) _______________ Tommy Two Tone
v Lights _______________ Journey
v Living On A Prayer _______________ Bon Jovi
v Locomotion _______________ Grand Funk
v Love Shack _______________ B-52’s
v Mama Mia _______________ Abba
v Me and My Bobby McGee _______________ Janis Joplin
v Money (That's What I Want) _______________ Beatles
v Old Time Rock & Roll _______________ Bob Seegar
v Only the Lonely _______________ The Motels
v Piece of My Heart _______________ Janis Joplin
v Play That Funky Music _______________ Wild Cherry
v Power of Love _______________ Huey Lewis & the News
v Proud Mary _______________ Ike &Tina Turner
Rhiannon _______________ Fleetwood Mac
River Deep, Mountain High _______________ Ike & Tina Turner
Say You Love Me _______________ Fleetwood Mac
Spooky _______________ Classics IV
Squeezebox _______________ The Who
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around _______________ Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty
Stuck in the Middle With You _______________ Stealer’s Wheel
Sweet Home Alabama _______________ Lynyrd Skynyrd
v Volcano _______________ Jimmy Buffet
v Walk Like An Egyptian _______________ The Bangles
v White Rabbit _______________ Jefferson Airplane
v Workin’ For A Living _______________ Huey Lewis & the News
v You Are the Sunshine of My Life _______________ Stevie Wonder
v You Give Love A Bad Name _______________ Bon Jovi
90’s--Contemporary
v 500 Miles _______________ The Proclaimers
All About That Bass _______________ Meghan Trainor
Bad Romance _______________ Lady Gaga
Cake by the Ocean _______________ DNCE
v Can’t Stop the Feeling _______________ Justin Timberlake
v Flowers _______________ Miley Cyrus
v Forget You _______________ Cee Lo Green
v Give Me One Reason (To stay here) _______________ Tracey Chapman
v Havana _______________ Camila Cabello
I Made You Look _______________ Meghan Trainor
I’m the Only One _______________ Melissa Ethridge
v Mary Jane’s Last Dance _______________ Tom Petty & Heartbreakers
v Mercy _______________ Duffey
v One and Only _______________ Adele
v Rollin’ in the Deep _______________ Adele
v Shut Up and Dance _______________ Walk the Moon
v Thinking Out Loud _______________ Ed Sheeran
v Treasure _______________ Bruno Mars
v UpTown Funk _______________ Bruno Mars
Setup requirements
16 x 20 foot flat covered area ( if outside) , 3 separate 20 amp circuits