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The Make Believe Ball Room
Overview
Buddy V and The Make Believe Ball Room explores various musical genres from 1828 to 1996. Polkas to Blues, Marches to 50's & 60's R&R, 1940's Big Band to Jimmy Buffet tunes & instrumental versions of ABBA & Donna Summers. Don't forget Boogie Woogie and Louie Prima tunes! from weddings to dances to night clubs Buddy V and The Make Believe Ball Room draws on a vast collection of material (about 12 hours worth) providing ambiance for any event. Included is a auto light show (floor lights, strobe etc). Buddy V sings and performs on a Casio WK500 Keyboard and the sound is broadcast through two Bose L1 columns. Can set up in compact areas. Prices star at $100 USD per hour. A CD can be sent.
Reviews
1 review
Miriam B.
September 1, 2016One man band that sounds like group!
We attended a New Year's Eve party a few years ago and Buddy V was the entertainment. He played songs that all ages could connect to. People were having a good time and enjoyed the music whether they were just listening or dancing. I was so impressed that we had him play for our daughter's wedding. Whatever your party/occasion is, he would certainly be easy to work with and play and sing what you want. I highly recommend him and the cost is very affordable.
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Booking information
Price range: $100-$400
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
My band costumes depend on the event; sometimes a tuxedo, sometimes a Hawaiian shirt. Obviously a wedding reception, or providing music for a wedding ceremony, requires a different choice in apparel. Depending on the location and/or the difficulty gaining access to a venue, I, and my helper, generally show up 90 minutes prior to the start of the event. Realize, depending on the size of the room, I will use one or two Bose L1 columns. The lighting tree is set up behind me and the floor lights to the left and right of the keyboard. Minimum set up size, with lights, is four foot by six foot. I will need grounded electric outlets, however I will furnish extension cords. House current is all I require.
About
Hello, I'm Buddy V! I have been performing professionally since 1964 in and around the St Louis area. I have performed thousands of jobs either as a one man band or with a group. I have also performed in the LA area. I am retired and can travel in the southwestern Missouri. I have enjoyed playing large and small events from the Officer's Club at Lambert Air Field, Ramada Inn's, private homes, churches, you name it, I've probably played it! I have always been fascinated by different types of music. I Can't play one style all night long but I can play a large variety of styles within a four hour period.
Additional booking notes
Electrical outlets, flat surface, 4'x6' (minimum) set up area.
Services offered
Set list
Set I:More Today Then Yesterday/I've Gotta Be Me, I Will Survive, Release Me/Make The World Go Away, In The Mood/String Of Pearls/American Patrol/Little Brown Jug/Penn-6500/tag ending for In The Mood, One Particular Harbor, Witchcraft, Abba Medley (Instrumental), Blue Berry Hill/Night Train/The Stroll, She Came In Thru The Bath Room Window, Please Don't Bury Me.
Set II:Fins, Desperation Samba, Angel from Montgomery, Stand By Me, Brown Eyed Girl, Spanish Pipe Dream, Like Tom Thumb's Blues, Margarita Ville, Quite Man, Fruit Cakes, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Spanish Harlem, Tequilla. (Of course, every thing depends on the audience.)
Influences and inspiration
Jimmy Buffet, Big Band Era, Waylon Jennings, Instrumental Disco, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, etc. I guess I could include JS Bach, but you get the idea.
Setup requirements
I will provide the pa system, keyboard, mikes and stands. The client will provide access to a grounded electrical outlet. If venue is outside, client will provide a stable flat base, or stage, that is covered. Client will provide information regarding job
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