The Vintage

Waterford, MI

$350 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Hurts so Good, Twist and Shout, Some Kind of Wonderful, Mustang Sally

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Brick House

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Stray Cat Strut

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Dancing in the Moonlight (acoustic)

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Overview

One of Michigan's premier classic dance rock party bands! A vast, versatile repertoire, specializing in Classic Rock/R&B dance favorites, we keep the floor alive! Weddings, special events, clubs, parties, colleges; full band to acoustic... we do it all! And if you're looking for one-stop-shop for your event, we also offer DJ and emcee services. Professionally active since 2006, with many excellent references. Rest assured that The Vintage has got you covered!


Reviews

3 reviews

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Jon H.

December 28, 2020

Easy to work with, very responsive, great song list

If you like classic rock mixed in with some classics from the 80s and 90s, these guys can deliver. Great set list with stuff like Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Rick Springfield, Bob Seger, and even stuff like Foo Fighters and Incubus. Very responsive, very informative and easy to work with. These guys are pros who know how to keep the party going.

Hired as: Party Band

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The Vintage

Thank you, Jon! Really appreciate that, my friend. Best wishes!


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Amy C.

December 19, 2019

BEST LOCAL COVER AND DANCE BAND AROUND!!

Had The Vintage out to my home for my daughters wedding, a truly unforgettable event! The temperature that day was 96 degrees, and yes this was an outdoor wedding! Just as the bride started down the aisle, the skies opened! But The Vintage never missed a beat! They even helped retrieve chairs, got a microphone to the reverend, and as the saying goes the band played on! Ron Tippen, (Drums And Lead Singer) kept in touch with me before and after this event, and they really gave a great performance even with the heat, and storms that rolled through.
So we enjoyed them so much I had them back in October, to play for my husband's 60TH Surprise Birthday Party!! And I was lucky as the original date I had in mind, did not work, as the band was booked! But I was able to change the date, which actually worked better for me!. And once again the weather was awful! cold windy, and the had to set up in my garage to stay warm. And once again The Vintage, being the professionals they are , played all evening, and once again a great time was had by all. Great Music, Great Group of people to play it! Do yourself a favor and hire the best! You do not need an obnoxious D.J., or silly games at your wedding, just a great band to play music and keep people dancing all night! My only regret is I do not have an event planned this summer to hire them again!! Not Yet!!

Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Classic Rock Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Rock Band, Wedding Band

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The Vintage

Wow, thank you, Amy!! Hope you guys are doing wonderfully and that we see you all again soon!! 😊


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Erin B.

November 21, 2011

Wonderful Band! Wedding Was a Blast

Words cannot describe how happy I was with The Vintage. We lived in California and were planning a long-distance Ohio wedding, so we had to rely on video clips and blind faith when booking our band.

We didn't meet them until the day of the wedding. They were extremely friendly and eager to please. I was so worried that no one would want to dance because of the heat (very hot July night with no AC), but The Vintage got everyone out on the dance floor and kept them there all night! I received so many compliments that my wedding was one of the most fun weddings my guests had attented:)

The Vintage even worked with our friend that married us. He wrote a song for us, and he sang it onstage with the Vintage! It was very memorable and special to us.

I completely recommend this band!!!

Hired as: Cover Band

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Booking information

Price range: $350 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 300 minutes

What to expect

Decades of musical experience, and consummate professionalism. Our client-pleasing track record is solidly consistent, year after year. Classic dance rock and R&B for all events. Weddings, parties, clubs; full band to acoustic... We do it all! We also emcee and DJ events, providing a "one-stop-shop" experience.

About

For over the past 15 years, our band has built a solid reputation as one of Michigan's premier wedding/party/event bands.

We cover a wide range of your favorite classic rock and R&B hits that keeps the dance floor alive and the crowd rockin’!

We also offer Emcee services, and DJ-ing between band sets for a keep-the-pace-going atmosphere, in a variety of entertainment packages to fit any budget.

You can rest assured The Vintage has got you covered!

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TESTIMONIALS

“We had The Vintage play our wedding in Ohio. These guys were fantastic. They were extremely accommodating and they were great with the wedding stuff and MC duties. Then, on top of that, they just rocked. They had the whole reception dancing, and it was a hot day at the end of July. We can't thank them enough for making our wedding so great!”

"Words cannot describe how happy I was with The Vintage. We lived in California and were planning a long-distance Ohio wedding, so we had to rely on video clips and blind faith when booking our band. We didn't meet them until the day of the wedding. They were extremely friendly and eager to please. I was so worried that no one would want to dance because of the heat (very hot July night with no AC), but The Vintage got everyone out on the dance floor and kept them there all night! I received so many compliments that my wedding was one of the most fun weddings my guests had attended! The Vintage even worked with our friend that married us. He wrote a song for us, and he sang it onstage with The Vintage! It was very memorable and special to us. I completely recommend this band!!!"
Jason Blonstein (California)

“You guys were amazing. If anyone is on this page looking for a band for a wedding or event, I can say from experience The Vintage is awesome. They had everyone dancing all night, and the crowd even called for an encore. I had several people tell me that this was the best wedding they had ever been to, and heard nothing but compliments about the band all night. I can't thank you guys enough!”
-Matt Beachnau (Charlevoix, MI)

The Vintage totally made our wedding reception... not only did they play a mix of dance rock that kept an unusually large amount of our guests on the floor all night long, but they also provided the emcee-ing and DJ music in between their sets. If you're considering live music for your wedding, The Vintage is definitely the way to go!"
-Sarah Zelenak (New Baltimore, MI)

"The Vintage is a blast! They seemed to know everything and took random requests in stride. They are definitely one of our most well-known and in-demand bands here on Mackinac Island. Highly recommended!”
-Steven Moskwa (Owner, Horns Bar, Mackinac Island, MI)

"For the past 10 years, I've booked The Vintage, and they are always fantastic! Extremely professional... had the crowd dancing and singing all night long... these guys rock! I can't recommend them enough."
-Tim White (Billy's Tip 'n Inn, White Lake, MI)

“Every year, we host a 4th of July party for 200+ friends. The Vintage has played the last 5 years now, and I can honestly say that they are one of the most amazing bands out there. With the party in full-tilt, these guys played a three-hour set, keeping everybody on their feet!”
-Steve Squire (Waterford, MI)

"Professional. Easy to work with. Guaranteed night of fun for our customers!"
-Charles Scales (Booking Agent, MGM Grand Casino, Detroit, MI)

Additional booking notes

We can provide professional sound and lighting. Also provide DJ and emcee services.

Services offered

Team

Ron Tippin Vocals, guitar, drums
Zach Tippin Bass, acoustic guitar, drums, backing vocals
Dave Humphreys Lead guitar, bass, backing vocals

Set list

A sample of just some of the songs we play

CLASSIC DANCE PARTY FAVORITES
Black Betty (Ram Jam)
Walk This Way (Aerosmith)
Stray Cat Strut (The Stray Cats)
I Want You to Want Me (Cheap Trick)
Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry)
Honky Tonk Woman (Rolling Stones)
Mary Jane’s Last Dance (Tom Petty)
Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey)
Bad Case of Loving You (Robert Palmer)
Livin’ on a Prayer (Bon Jovi)
Mony Mony (Billy Idol)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)
Twist and Shout (Beatles)
Some Kind of Wonderful (Grand Funk)
I'm a Believer (The Monkees)
All Right Now (Free)

R&B / MOTOWN / DISCO
Brick House (Commodores)
Boogie Shoes (KC & The Sunshine Band)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Let’s Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
Super Freak (Rick James)
Ladies Night (Kool & The Gang)
Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg (Temptations)
Use Me (Bill Withers)

‘80s
Blister in the Sun (Violent Femmes)
Little Red Corvette (Prince)
Jessie’s Girl (Rick Springfield)
What I Like about You (Romantics)
Summer of ‘69 (Bryan Adams)
Fight for Your Right to Party (Beastie Boys)
867-5309 (Jenny) (Tommy Tutone)
I Love Rock 'n' Roll (Joan Jett)
Pour Some Sugar on Me (Def Leppard)
Hurts So Good (John Cougar)
Just Like Heaven (The Cure)
Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran)
Down Under (Men At Work)

‘90s
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana)
Alive (Pearl Jam)
Plush (Stone Temple Pilots)
Say It Ain’t So (Weezer)
Spoonman (Soundgarden)
Everlong (Foo Fighters)
Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots)
Breaking the Girl (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
The World I Know (Collective Soul)
Drive (Incubus)
Cherub Rock (Smashing Pumpkins)
What I Got (Sublime)
Selling the Drama (Live)

ACOUSTIC FAVORITES
Take It Easy (Eagles)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young)
"Gently" (Tenacious D)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffet)
The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Daughter (Pearl Jam)
Soul to Squeeze (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Sister Golden Hair (America)
Wild Horses (Rolling Stones)
Night Moves (Bob Seger)
Crazy Love (Van Morrison)
You’ve Got to Hide (Beatles)
Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce)
Stuck in the Middle (Steelers Wheels)
Melissa (Allman Brothers Band)

ROCK
Slow Ride (Foghat)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (AC/DC)
Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne)
Panama (Van Halen)
Heartbreaker (Led Zeppelin)
Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin)
The Ocean (Led Zeppelin)
Roadhouse Blues (The Doors)
Foxy Lady (Jimi Hendrix)
Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith)
No One Knows (Queens Of The Stone Age)
The Spirit of Radio - Rush
Rock and Roll All Nite (KISS)
War Pigs (Black Sabbath)
Fight for Your Right to Party (Beastie Boys)

SLOW-DANCE BALLADS
Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
Baby I Love Your Way (Peter Frampton)
Beast of Burden (Rolling Stones)
Purple Rain (Prince)
No Woman No Cry (Bob Marley)
Oh! Darling (Beatles)
Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)

*We have many more songs in our repertoire, so feel free to submit requests!

Influences and inspiration

'60s-'10s rock and roll... all the classic artists from the rock, R&B, Blues, etc. genres!

Setup requirements

Equipment used: 3 microphones, 1 guitar amplifier, drumset, bass amplifier.

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