GigSalad – Entertainment Marketplace Menu
Search
Favorites Log In List your services

Your list is empty.

Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and they’ll appear here.

Free Quick Quote
GigSalad – Entertainment Marketplace Menu
Search Favorites
  • Sign UpList your services
  • Log InLog In
  • Musical Acts
  • Speakers
  • Entertainers
  • Other Services
  • Home
  • How It Works
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Party Ideas
  • Help Center
Quick Quote
Back to Jazz Bands
Trashcan Joe

Trashcan Joe

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
5.0 
(1 review)
  • Portland, OR
  • Jazz Band
  • Travels up to 90 miles
  • $500 and up
Get a Free Quick Quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Trashcan Joe Watch

Enjoy Yourself!

Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Trashcan Joe Watch
Promotional video thumbnail 3 for Trashcan Joe Watch
Audio sample play button Audio sample pause button
L.O.V.E.
Trashcan Joe
  • 1. L.O.V.E.
  • 2. It Don't Mean A Thing
  • 3. Young At Heart
View previous media icon View next media icon
3 videos 3 audio
Media Overview Reviews Booking Info
Get a Free Quick Quote

Overview

Trashcan Joe is an all acoustic vintage swing jazz band. Playing original music, and classic standards on home-made instruments. We're a favorite on the swing dance scene, and our educational programming is a hit with kids. With over 200 songs in our catalogue, we can tailor our performance to fit any situation! As an all acoustic band, we can play anywhere without electricity. We can also provide a sound system when more volume is needed. We perform at Festivals, Parties, Corporate Events, Park Concerts, Senior Facilities, Kid shows and more!


1 Review

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
Verified Review
Pamela C. • July 28, 2022

Loved Trashcan Joe!!

They provided the perfect Background Music for our Welcome Dinner for our event. Easy to work with and professional. If I ever come to Portland again - I would definitely hire!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
Write a Review

Booking Info

  • Profile
  • Calendar
  • Set List
  • Influences

Price Range: $500 and up

Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to Expect

Trashcan Joe is an exciting live experience, theatrical and interactive with our audience. We can provide a band of professional musicians for any type of event. As an acoustic act, we can play ambient sounds for your party with classic movie soundtrack themes and sultry vocals, or bring a sound system and get everyone dancing to classic swing tunes! We have an educational program for kids, and we're just plain fun for everyone. As a band of singers and composers, we also integrate our own music seamlessly steeped in the genre.

About

Trashcan Joe - A banjo made out of a trash can, or Trashcanjo.

Captain James Cook has been building musical instruments out of found objects for the better part of two decades. Washtub Basses, Cigar Box Fiddles, Tin Can Sitars... but it was the Trashcanjo that sparked a revolution in musical recycling. A love for those old time jazz songs , and a dream to play them on home-made instruments, the Captain just needed a crew. Joined by the fabulously entertaining Jason Wells on Cornet, Honey voiced Mike Danner on Accordion, the deep groove of Matt Voth on the Upright Tub Bass, and the sassy rhythms of Jen Forte on the Washboard.
As if this wall of sound wasn't enough, everyone in the group sings both lead and backup throughout our extensive catalogue of both original music and classic standards.

Additional Booking Notes

Trashcan Joe can play completely "Unplugged". Yes folks, even when all the electricity is gone, we will still be playing somewhere over in the corner.
When we do plug in we use 7 microphones and a D.I. for the bass. That's about as "Tech" as it gets for us.

As far as space requirement goes, line up five easy chairs with elbow room.

Services Offered

Jazz Band Acoustic Band

Past Booked Events

July 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Rehearsal Dinner

Set List

We have 3 albums of original music and a seemingly endless book of classic standards.
On any given night we may play "Fly Me To The Moon" or "It Don't Mean A Thing" mixed with the movie theme "Charade" or "Singing In The Rain". Our own compositions mirror our influences and blend together beautifully.

Influences & Inspiration

Our influences have a broad range through an old-timey lens. Early Jug Bands, New Orleans Jazz, the greats like Ellington, Carmichael, Porter. Throw in some Country, Blues, and even an Italian tune or two.

Report this Profile

Similar Listings

The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band - Jazz Band in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band - Jazz Band in Chicago, Illinois

The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
5.0 (4)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Check mark icon 9 Verified Bookings

Karin J. said “Couldn’t be happier with these musicians! If you are looking for a traditional jazz trio feel like we were, don’t look any further. This is your group!!…”

Fast Free Quote
Background Jazz Band - Jazz Band in San Diego, California Featured vendor banner
Background Jazz Band - Jazz Band in San Diego, California

Background Jazz Band

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
4.92 (12)
  • Map pin icon San Diego, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Check mark icon 22 Verified Bookings

Melissa M. said “Band was on time, playing as we walked in. All of the guys played well throughout the night, smiles on their faces during breaks. Our event cleared out…”

Fast Free Quote
Dan Schlesinger - Jazz Band in Portland, Oregon Featured vendor banner
Dan Schlesinger - Jazz Band in Portland, Oregon

Dan Schlesinger

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
5.0 (15)
Top Performer badge
  • Map pin icon Portland, OR
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Check mark icon 13 Verified Bookings

Deborah said “Dan was early to set up, played very well and our residents were thrilled with his musical abilities. We will be booking him again!”

Fast Free Quote
Jump Up Pup - Jazz Band in Portland, Oregon Featured vendor banner
Jump Up Pup - Jazz Band in Portland, Oregon

Jump Up Pup

Rating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with goldRating star filled in with gold
5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Portland, OR
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Michael A. said “They were so good! I heard nothing but compliments about their music. 100% would recommend!”

Fast Free Quote
GigSalad – Entertainment Marketplace
  • Company
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Partners
  • Event Planners
  • How It Works
  • Party Ideas
  • Quick Quote
  • Vendors
  • Sign Up
  • Pricing
  • Testimonials
  • Support
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Log In

© GigSalad 2023 ❤ Peace, Love & Gigs ®

Privacy Terms