The Original Mixed Company
Island Hop Cable TV program
Save the Last Dance for me
Having a Party [Sam Cooke] - shot at Willie Winfield tribute.
Wonderful - originally sung by The Drifters
Do You Remember (medley)
What You Gonna Do?
Mini-Concert at Staten Island Museum
My Girl
The Acappella Group
Jeff
Andy
Moses
Jimmy
Pete
Patty singing lead at Roxy & Dukes
Roxy & Dukes in Dunellen NJ
Overview
The Original Mixed Company is an oldies band specializing in Doo-Wop, Motown, Soul, R&B, and Gospel from the 40's through the 70's. We perform a cappella or with a band, depending on the event. The group has been together for more than 35 years. We have played throughout the Northeast, at Studio 54 and many other night clubs, concerts, and private functions. We've been on CBS-FM and NPR as well as local TV programs, and even toured England. We have opened for many national acts including The Drifters, The Marvelettes, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Platters, Earl Lewis and the Channels, The Jive Five, The Exciters, The Skyliners, and The Coasters. And now we're ready to sing and play for YOU!
Reviews
14 reviews
Jill G. H.
December 30, 2024Book these guys for your next party!!!
Thank you all so much! You made the party extra special with your talent and fun energy.
Hired as: Doo Wop Group
The Original Mixed Company
Thanks for the review Jill Glad we were able to help for a good time had by all We did too
Nancy F.
September 30, 2024A great evening enjoyed by all!
This past Saturday night, my wife and I hosted a 70th bday party for me (Jim). We had a tent at the house and BBQ for dinner. The Original Mixed Company kicked the entertainment off for the 45 guests in attendance as dinner ended.
The age range of the guests were from 23 to 95 years old and ALL folks were tapping their toes and singing along to the songs they knew. Many got up to dance.
The band had energy and personality and kept the crowd engaged for two hours. They are great guys and their love of the music, playing and tight harmony made the evening a great memory for everyone.
Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Doo Wop Group
The Original Mixed Company
Jim Nancy we appreciate the kind words and glad to be a part of Jim s 70th Birthday We had a great time and hope we can do it again someday
Andy M.
December 27, 2022great event
The gentleman were amazing. Very professional, accommodating and talented. I would hire them again in a second!
Hired as: Doo Wop Group
The Original Mixed Company
Hi Andy, Thanks for the terrific review. Sorry I wasn't able to make it personally. Finally starting to feel better. I know the rest of the group had a great time. You all were a geat audience. I heard Mike really enjoyed it!.
Loredana R.
September 19, 2022Amazing!
Thank you guys so much for such an amazing performance! Truly made the event that much more special!!
Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Doo Wop Group
The Original Mixed Company
Hi Loredana, Thank you so much for your great review. We had a terrific time at your beautiful home singing for your mother and your guests. It was a Blast!
Derick
September 19, 2021The Group was amazing, went above & beyond
The Original Mixed Company was putstanding and so professional and engaging. I plan to hire them again in the future and I encourage anyone that wants a real group to perform for them, get the Original Mixed Company, they won't let you down.
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, A Cappella Group, Motown Group, Oldies Music, R&B Group, R&B Vocalist
The Original Mixed Company
Hey Derick, Thanks for the great review and the pics! Hope to see you and your family again. Be well and stay safe.
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
What to expect
When The Original Mixed Company performs, we give 150%! we customize our set to the exact requirements of every client and venue. When it all comes together, it's a beautiful thing. Here's what someone said about our latest performance and the Chandelier Room in Bayonne, NY on November 21st, 2015:
Last night in Bayonne NJ at the Chandelier Room,a celebration for Stan Krause and 50 years of Catamount Records took place. The place was packed...The Tru Devines, The 1 and 9 Band , Vintage and Mixed Company, all provided entertainment. Much of this was acappella and anchor group Mixed Company rocked the place. They are sure into their zone these days .
Past booked events
July 2025
19
Saturday
St Pauls Church Hawley PA
1:00pm - 2:00pm
May 2025
03
Saturday
NYS Veterans Home Montrose NY
2:30pm - 3:30pm
December 2024
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Paramus, NJ
September 2024
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ridgefield, CT
July 2024
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
East Stroudsburg, PA
February 2024
10
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Howard Beach, NY
December 2022
26
Monday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Warren, NJ
September 2022
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Freehold, NJ
August 2022
21
Sunday
Cultural Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Port Washington, NY
July 2022
17
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Northport, NY
June 2022
19
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2021
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
September 2021
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Willingboro, NJ
June 2017
24
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New York City, NY
April 2017
25
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
October 2016
15
Saturday
Dinner-Dance, Bayonne
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
September 2016
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
July 2016
29
Friday
Surprise
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
New York City, NY
08
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Manhattan, NY
June 2016
25
Saturday
Gospel Concert, Bayonne
12:00pm - 1:00pm
18
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Morristown, NJ
16
Thursday
Company Picnic, CT
12:00pm - 4:00pm
11
Saturday
Wedding, upstate NY
1:00pm - 3:00pm
04
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Brentwood, NY
May 2016
15
Sunday
Wedding, Ft. Lee, NJ
3:00pm - 5:00pm
01
Sunday
Birthday Party, Elkins Park PA
1:00pm - 2:00pm
April 2016
16
Saturday
Surprise
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
March 2016
19
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Philadelphia, PA
19
Saturday
Philadelphis
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
10
Thursday
Staten Island
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
13
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:30pm - 7:45pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2015
19
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Stamford, CT
04
Friday
Jersey City
7:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2015
27
Friday
Anniversary Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
•
Sayreville, NJ
27
Friday
Club Pure, Sayerville, NJ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
21
Saturday
Catamont Records 50th Anniversary, Bayonne, NJ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
07
Saturday
Tabor Rd Tavern, Morris Plains, NJ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
07
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Morris Plains, NJ
October 2015
18
Sunday
Roxy & Dukes, Dunnellin, NJ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Saturday
Bayonne Elks
7:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2015
19
Saturday
New Staten Island Museum
7:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Sunday
Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Saturday
Rocky's Jersey Grill
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
The Original Mixed Company Song List
Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
Bring It on Home to Me Sam Cooke
Burying Ground Sensational Nightingales
Chain Gang Sam Cooke
Come Go with Me Del Vikings
Darling Lorraine - Knockouts
Don't Go, Please Stay - Drifters
Don't Look Back - Temptations
Get Ready - Temptations
Gloria - Cadillacs
Havin' a Party - Sam Cooke
He Ain't Heavy - Hollies
I'll Take You Home Drifters
Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Little Girl of Mine - Cleftones
I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
My Girl - Temptations
On Broadway - Drifters
Only Sixteen - Sam Cooke
On Sunday Afternoon - Harptones
Oh What a Night - Dells
Sand in My Shoes - Drifters
Save the Last Dance for Me - Drifters
Sentimental Reasons - Cleftones
Sixteen Candles - Crests
Soothe Me - Sam Cooke
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley
Teenager in Love - Dion
The Glory of Love - The Five Keys
The Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
The Stars - Ocappellas
The Wanderer - Dion
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - Casinos
This Magic Moment - Drifters
'Til Then - Mills Brothers/Classics
Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Twisting the Night Away - Sam Cooke
Under the Boardwalk - Drifters
Up on the Roof - Drifters
What You Gonna Do? Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
When We Get Married Dream Lovers
When She Was My Girl - Four Tops
Why Don't You Write Me?-The Jacks
Influences and inspiration
Sam Cooke, The Drifters, The Temptations, the Harptones, The Crests, Wilson Pickett, Dion and the Belmonts, the Shirrels, Frankie Lymon, The Cleftones, The Soul Stirrers, Hank Ballard, The Spaniels, the Desires, The Five Keys, The Heartbeats, etc.