The R Factor Dance Band

Minneapolis, MN

$3,500 - $10,000

Travels up to 120 miles

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Corporate

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Weddings

Overview

Welcome to The R Factor!
Have an Upcoming Special Event? Book The R Factor Today !

We are the top cover band, booked by Marsh Productions and do more Weddings and Corporate Events in Minnesota than any other Band.

The R Factor brings a totally different experience to weddings than any other band. We have been doing this for such a long time with the same members, we really bring a “show” which other bands often lack. When people book us, they are getting a truly audience engaging experience. That is what really sets The R Factor apart from other bands. The R Factor is a group of 6 singers and an 8 piece band. Our band includes a 3 piece horn section, a 4 piece rhythm section and 1 violin.


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Booking information

Price range: $3,500 - $10,000

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Our Past Wedding Clients!
Imagine having the nations top singers and musicians performing at your wedding or corporate event bringing the excitement of live entertainment to your party – well you can! We go out as a 6 to 14 piece band whatever fits your special occasion. The R Factor’s family of singers and musicians have credits that range from Huey Lewis, Smokey Robinson, to Celine Dion. Whether they are singing classic rock, motown, contemporary, r&b, country, standards or the latest dance hits you’ll think you are listening to your favorite artist live.

Our singers will effortlessly MC the entire evening ensuring a seamless flaw throughout out your event and these dynamic performers will have you and your guest on the dance floor all night. We know that your event will be one of a kind and you are doing a lot of work to prepare for it. The R Factor will help guide you through your choices and create a custom music package for you that is unique to your families, friends or company. We look forward to being part of your very special day.

About

This group of 16 musicians is the last entity to perform as The Rupert’s Orchestra of Minneapolis, and although the name has changed, The “R” Factor performs every week at clubs and private events throughout Minneapolis, and is in high demand on the Corporate and Wedding entertainment scene, performing for numerous events throughout the United States. We go out as a 6 to 16 piece band for your special occasion. This heavy performance schedule assures our corporate clients a product that is well rehearsed and extremely polished.

The R Factor (formerly the Rupert’s band) plays at Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Events, Birthdays, Anniversary Parties, etc. We would be GREAT for all Occasions.

We have over 750 songs for you to pick from (we will email you our song list, video, and more information), and will work with your budget. We supply all sound, lights, production, road crew and tech staff (we also go out as a 6-7-8-9-10++++++).

Our band consists of Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Violin, and 6 Lead Singers, Male and Female, all in Tuxes and Gowns.

Additional booking notes

It’s always a good idea to provide a stage!

Services offered

Past booked events

April 2022

15

Friday

THE R FACTOR LIVE

9:30pm - 1:00am (Sat)

Set list

ROCK
Don’t Stop Believin: Journey

Proud Mary: Tina Turner

Brown Eyed Girl: Van Morrison

Sweet Caroline: Neil Diamond

Jessie’s Girl: Rick Springfield

Sweet Child O’ Mine: Guns & Roses

Shook Me All Night Long: AC/CD

DANCE
Can’t Stop The Feeling: Justin Timerlake

Uptown Funk: Bruno Mars

Shut Up And Dance: Walk The Moon

Perfect: Ed Sheeran

Crazy In Love: Beyonce’

Happy: Pharrell Williams

R&B / FUNK / MOTOWN
Respect: Aretha Franklin

I Feel Good: James Brown

I Want You Back: Jackson 5

Signed Sealed Delivered: Stevie Wonder

September: Earth Wind & Fire

Ain’t To Proud To Beg: Temptations

OLD SCHOOL / DANCE
Kiss: Prince

Jessie’s Girl: Rick Springfield

Shout: The Isley Brothers

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell

Brick House: The Commodores

Proud Mary: Tina Turner

JAZZ
Unforgettable: Natalie Cole

Fly Me To The Moon: Frank Sinatra

Save The Last Dance For Me: Michael Bluble’

In The Mood: Glenn Miller

What A Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong

Beyond the Sea: Bobby Darin

TRADITIONAL OR ANYTHING
Jewish Hora

Standards

Jazz

Ceremony

Blues

Influences and inspiration

Our music is complete variety, 40’s, 50’s 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and TODAY, Contemporary, Big Band, Motown, Classic Rock, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Country, Oldies, Swing, Jazz, Standards, Earth Wind & Fire, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Madonna, Ke$ha, Van Morrison, Miami Sound Machine, Neal Diamond, AC/DC, KC & The Sunshine Band, Tony Bennett, Alica Keys, Streisand, Rihanna, Harry Connick Jr., Beyonce’, Dorsey, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Elvis, Smokey Robinson, Temptations, 4 Tops, Glenn Miller, Michael Jackson, Nat and Natalie Cole, ZZ Top, Sammy Davis Jr., Huey Lewis & The News, Aerosmith, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac., Tower of Power, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Prince, Sheryl Crow, Boston, Bobby Darin, The Beach Boys, Hall & Oats, Anne Murry, Tina Turner, Steeley Dan, Doobie Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, Louis Armstrong, Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Brian Seltzer, Led Zeppelin, Donna Summer, Neville Brothers, The Bee Gee’s, Bill Withers, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Mariah Carie, Dixie Chicks, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Sly, Santana, Kenny Logins, Dean Martin, Bette Midler, Sting, Aretha Franklin, Rolling Stones, The Righteous Brother, and many, many more!).

Setup requirements

We bring all our own equipment

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