We are a family rock band, Father (rhythm ), 22-year-old son (percussion), 21-year-old son (lead), 18-year-old (bass). We have been playing together for over 12 years with a great look and sound. We play Classic Rock music that is great to dance to! Great for weddings, anniversary parties, town-wide events, and private parties! These kids can rock and roll and it's a great novelty that increases the entertainment value. People cant believe that these kids play and sing this type of music. Pictures and references available on request. Please check out our website and YouTube clips, artist bios, testimonials, song lists, etc.
Straitrun was an awesome band! They were polite, courteous, played some amazing music and kept the party going! Thanks so much for making my dad's surprise party one we won't soon forget!! Everyone was asking for their info because they loved the music!!
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I would highly recommend this band. Hired them to play at 50th birthday party. Very classy and professional from top to bottom. Wide variety of music kept everyone happy. I was a bit skeptical at first, because it appeared from my research they did not play many gigs. Don't let that fool you, they were Amazing!
Brookes Grad party was an epic event & StraitRun kept it rockin with a surprisingly wide variety of music! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to please the crowd! Can't wait to enjoy them again! Thanks again StraitRun! from Brookes (not too old to love live music) Grandma!
My son's girlfriend found Straitrun and hired them for my son's surprise 30th birthday party in Osage. They are amazing!!! Their musicality is spot on, they hardly took breaks and their choice of songs was perfect!!!! Everyone enjoyed listening and dancing to their skilled playing and singing!!! Many people at the party took their business cards and I know they will be hired for many future events!!! Some are hoping they'll be willing to drive a couple hundred miles for a gig. I look forward to to hearing them play and dancing to their music again!!! Thank you Straitrun! So happy my son's girlfriend found you!!!!🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🎸
Response from StraitRun:
This was such a fun night! Everyone was so nice and what a fun bunch! We hope to do lots of gigs with this great group of people!
They were great to work with.
Response from StraitRun:
This was such a fun show! We hope to return to Clear Lake and play again!
We have been putting on out door concerts for 7 years. StraitRun really brought the talent and fun. The crowd loved them. The music was performed excellently. Everyone expressed how much they enjoyed the concert so much we have booked them again. So easy to work with. Could not be any happier.
Response from StraitRun:
Thanks Megan! We had a great time and can't wait to come back next summer!
You rocked Crawfordsville last night. The crowd was small , but everyone had a great time. Those boys are so polite and "normal". When they pick up the guitars and drumsticks they turn into true musicians. I love watching Vick and Michelle watch their children play. You look so proud. As you should. Love your family and how they entertain. Can't wait to see you again. Just call me your oldest groupie.
I saw them last night in Vinton. Amazing kids, so mature and polite. Some guy I ran into got a quote and was amazed at how affordable they are.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
You can expect us to arrive about an hour and a half to two hours prior to the show for set up and sound checks. Our typical show is 3 hours long and includes 3 fifty-minute sets with a 10 min. break during which time we will provide music through the sound system. Our most popular music is classic rock and most of our songs are listed on our website. We are flexible and are happy to take requests and if we know the song will give it a go!
We will provide classic rock music as well as some newer songs. Our typical show is 3 hours long but we can do shorter or longer events.
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| September 28, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Ia State Tailgate Fundraiser |
| September 21, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Event |
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| August 22, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Summer Bandshell Series |
| August 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Benefit Concert Wild Hogs |
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| July 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Clear Lake 4th of July Park BandShell |
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| June 21, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Gabe with Stampede Riverside Park Vinton Iowa |
| June 16, 2019 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | The Schmidt Brothers & Courtney Black Squirrel |
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| August 11, 2017 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 03, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Stephen & Samuel with K & L Country Vinton Depot |
| August 03, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Gabriel Schmidt Sunny Crest Nursing Home Dysart |
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| July 28, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Gladstone, Illinois Homecoming |
| July 26, 2017 • 9:30am - 3:30pm | Festival |
| July 15, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Waverly, Iowa Heritage Days |
| July 10, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Gabriel Schmidt Acoustic Sunny Crest |
| July 08, 2017 • 6:20pm - 6:25pm | National Anthem at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! |
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| September 19, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception Vinton, Iowa 9:30 p.m. |
| Victor Schmidt | Guitar - Vocals |
| Stephen Schmidt | Drums - Vocal |
| Samuel Schmidt | Guitar - Vocals |
| Gabriel Schmidt | Guitar - Vocals |
| Michelle Schmidt | Band Manager - Lead Groupie :0) |
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