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The House Cats

Hudson, FL

Starts at $750

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

The House Cats are a sophisticated jazz duo featuring vocalist Stephanie Van Bumble and guitarist Travis Van Bumble, specializing in upscale live background music for corporate events, business receptions, executive gatherings, and networking functions. Also available for wedding cocktail hours, they blend timeless jazz standards and Great American Songbook favorites to create an elegant atmosphere without competing with conversation. With over six years of performing together, they bring exceptional musicianship, polished presentation, and a seamless booking experience to every engagement. Based in Tampa Bay, serving Central Florida.


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Ashley B.

November 3, 2026

Amazing!

We asked the house cats to provide entertainment for our wedding- what they provided was so much more!!! They are incredibly talented, a delight to work with, professional, and oh so kind. To this day guests talk about how wonderful they were! Cannot recommend enough

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Wedding Band

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $750

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - If your venue requires insurance we are able to provide general liability insurance for day events. Just reach out to us with the details.

What to expect

When you book The House Cats, you can expect a polished, professional, and seamless entertainment experience from the first point of contact through the final song.

We arrive prepared, professionally dressed, and ready to complement the atmosphere of your event. Our performances are thoughtfully tailored to the occasion, with an emphasis on tasteful volume levels that allow guests to comfortably converse and enjoy the music.

We provide our own professional sound equipment and handle setup and breakdown, so you can focus on your guests while we take care of the entertainment.

Before your event, we'll coordinate all necessary details, including timing, setup requirements, dress expectations, and any special musical requests.

Our goal is simple: exceptional live music that elevates your event without ever taking center stage.

About

The House Cats are a professional jazz duo featuring vocalist Stephanie Van Bumble and guitarist Travis Van Bumble, bringing an elegant, understated musical experience to corporate events, cocktail receptions, and upscale gatherings throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida.

With over six years of performing together, Stephanie and Travis offer a thoughtfully curated blend of jazz standards, timeless American songbook favorites, and familiar melodies arranged with a sophisticated jazz sensibility.

Their sound is designed to complement an event rather than compete with it; creating a welcoming atmosphere for conversation, networking, and connection. Whether providing music for a corporate reception, executive gathering, or wedding cocktail hour, The House Cats bring exceptional musicianship, polished presentation, and an effortless sense of style.

As both performers and owners of To The Nines Entertainment, Stephanie and Travis understand the importance of reliability, communication, and making the entertainment experience seamless from start to finish.

Exceptional musicians. Effortless experience.

Additional booking notes

Performance lineup: Vocalist and jazz guitarist.

Sound: We provide our own professional PA system and sound equipment.

Power: One standard electrical outlet near the performance area is required.

Setup: Please allow approximately 45–60 minutes for setup and soundcheck.

Space: A small, designated performance area with room for two musicians and equipment.

Performance style: Jazz-inspired background music at conversation-friendly volume levels.

Attire: Professionally dressed to complement the event's dress code.

Please communicate any venue-specific sound restrictions, load-in instructions, parking arrangements, or setup requirements in advance so we can coordinate accordingly.

Set list

Jazz Standards & Great American Songbook
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Fly Me to the Moon
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- All of Me
- Cheek to Cheek
- It Had to Be You
- The Nearness of You
- My Funny Valentine
- Embraceable You
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- They Can't Take That Away from Me
- I Get a Kick Out of You
- Our Love Is Here to Stay
- Blue Skies
- On the Sunny Side of the Street
- It's Only a Paper Moon
- Pennies from Heaven
- L-O-V-E
- Almost Like Being in Love
- The Girl from Ipanema
- Corcovado
- Wave
- Misty
- Moon River
- Autumn Leaves
- What a Wonderful World
- Dream a Little Dream of Me
- Pure Imagination
- Alice in Wonderland
- Young at Heart
- Summertime
- Tea for Two

Influences and inspiration

Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Tormé, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the timeless composers of the Great American Songbook, including Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, and Richard Rodgers.

Setup requirements

The House Cats require a small, designated performance area suitable for two musicians and our sound equipment. A raised stage is not necessary, although one is welcome if available. Approximately 8' x 6' of clear, level space. One standard electrical o