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Uptown

Edmonton, AB

$3000 and up

Cover Band

Travels up to 2 hours

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Overview

Uptown, a corporate event, fundraiser, and wedding band; are professional musicians based out of Edmonton who have collectively performed over 10,000 shows across North America and Europe. Since forming in 2013, Uptown has captivated thousands of fans, and has built an unrivaled reputation as a reliable and electrifying live act.

Uptown specializes in corporate event entertainment. With a repertoire of over 300 songs, spanning 6 decades of popular music, Uptown delivers country and modern pop hits, rock, funk, and R&B classics.

With an unbroken record of satisfied clients, Uptown is "Alberta's Hottest Cover Band".

Reviews

62 reviews

Tristan M.

July 21, 2025

Dont think twice, hire them!

This band is awesome! We’ve booked them twice! Love their coordinating sequins, they nail any genre and I love how they include the kids. Jokes between songs don’t go unnoticed and seamless to work with during planning! Thank you so much for another unforgettable night!

Hired as: Cover Band, Dance Band

Paul W.

June 9, 2025

Great band

Lively, fun band! Everyone danced and had a great time!

Hired as: Dance Band

Uptown

Thank you for your review Paul! This was a very memorable evening for Uptown and we're happy to hear your guests had a good time! Thanks for having us.

Robin

December 9, 2024

Rockin' around the M.D. Party

Uptown had us rockin' the night away at our Christmas Party. The bands attire matched the Christmas theme and sparkled as they sang song that kept the dance floor busy the entire night.

Hired as: Dance Band

Uptown

Thank you Robin! We had an amazing night in Bonnyville and hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Great to meet you all and see you again soon :)

Joel N.

December 25, 2023

The highest levels of professionalism.

They provided an experience of a liftime for our patorns and gave everything they had on each song. Truly worth every penny and more!

Hired as: Dance Band

Marlena L.

December 8, 2023

Uptown Brought the Hits!

We were so excited to bring Ariana back for another great event for our Members. We had such a great experience working with her previously and loved the idea of bringing her band on board for our Holiday Party. The band did everything from cocktail hour, to an acoustic set over dinner before finally rocking the stage for the party. They came to play, ready with their set of 70's Disco hits (and more!) and we've never seen the dancefloor as packed as it was last night. Kudos to Uptown on an amazing evening and providing high quality entertainment for our guests to dance the night away to.

Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Disco Band, Party Band

Uptown

Thanks so much Marlena! You did a terrific job putting this event together and we appreciated being a small part of your amazing evening. Hope to see you again soon! - Uptown

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Booking information

Price range: $3000 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 50 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance is available from a third party provider. Contact us for more information.

What to expect

The Vendor (Uptown) agrees to provide:
1. A vocalist(s)/guitarist/bassist/drummer band.
2. The band generally plays three sets of music, for 50 minutes each and 20-30 minute breaks. This timing is flexible based on the needs of the occasion.
3. Set-up of musical equipment: Setup can begin as early as 10 hours before the performance at the discretion of the Customer. All equipment will be set by thirty minutes before performance time.
4. Sound equipment: powered speakers, in-ear monitors, mixing console, powered sub woofers, microphones, cables, instruments and amplifiers.
5. Teardown of musical equipment: All equipment will be cleared from the venue by one and a half hours after the performance.

About

Who are these talented musicians and singers? What kind of experience do they have on stage?

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Ariana Whitlow has entertained audiences around the world as a singer, actor and dancer. She has shared the stage with legends David Foster, Chaka Khan, Brett Kissell...even Wayne Gretzky and the Stanley Cup! She started her career touring with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and is a graduate of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Since graduating, Ariana has cruised around the world with Royal Caribbean International as a featured entertainer in their acclaimed production shows. Most recently, she starred as Annette in an international tour of Saturday Night Fever, regularly performs across western Canada with the Gary Cable Project and has been a featured vocalist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

Erika Noot is a 2006 graduate of the MacEwan Theatre Arts program. Her most recent theatre credit was her role as Mary Lane in the musical “Reefer Madness.” This production received 5 stars with the Edmonton Journal and was held over during the Edmonton Fringe Festival 2012. Erika also arranges her own concerts, cabarets, and coffee house performances; such as, “Dreaming Wide Awake,” and “House of Cabaret.” In 2011 Erika co-founded Spotlight Studios, a company that trains aspiring singers to become versatile vocalists and performers. This past Christmas, Erika performed with “The Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree”, singing a duet and choreographing the Children’s Choir number. In 2007, Erika was a lead vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruise-lines. Some of Erika’s other theatre credits include; Carla Albanese in “Nine,” Roxy in “Chicago,” Lead Vocalist in “Edges: A Song Cycle,” and Grace Farell in “Annie.”

Thomas Muench started drumming at age 11, and formed his first band at the tender age of 15. This band rocked hard for 16 years together! Thomas has played in Air Base big bands and loves jazz, swing and blues. He's toured throughout Europe and played for several studio recordings too. Thomas continues to play in Canada with several great musicians in various bands. Altogether he's played well over 1000 gigs.

Mike Lastiwka has performed in front of audiences of up to 4000 people as a member of the indie rock band “Cassidy” and various other projects including a Neil Diamond Tribute Band (hair and sequins included). He is an incredibly versatile guitarist, handling any style or genre. His playing is never over-powering, just the right touch of 6-string texture. Mike has also been known to pull out a concert accordion on stage…

Neil Birch is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who has been passionate about music since childhood. He is a self-taught bassist, with over 20 years of experience supporting rock, blues and funk acts, and is a veteran piano player focused on jazz and blues improvisation. Neil is also a long-time choral singer who writes and records his own music.

Additional booking notes

The Customer agrees to provide:
1. A non-refundable deposit of 50% to reserve the date.
2. The remaining balance owing by cash or certified cheque must be made on the date of the performance.
3. Communication regarding any changes in timing, performance parameters, requested music, etc.
4. A four hour set-up/sound check window, preferably with no guests in attendance.
5. An elevated stage with a minimum 20 feet by 16 feet size.
6. A minimum of 3X 15 amp 110V electrical outlets within 25 feet of the band.
7. Storage space for cases, gear, etc.
8. The band does require a meal for evening events.
9. Band rider is: A private “Green Room” or area for band warm-ups, pre-show preparations and band breaks. Bottled water, coffee, tea, cola, light snacks.
10. Parking for 5 vehicles in the Greater Edmonton Region. Heated indoor parking for a 1 ton truck and trailer and 2nd vehicle at no additional cost if outside the Greater Edmonton Region.
11. For events outside of the Edmonton region, one night hotel accommodation for 6 people (3 rooms).

Services offered

Cover Band Dance Band

Past booked events

December 2023

31

Sunday

Bea Fisher Foundation New Years Eve Lloydminster

All-day event

08

Friday

Tara Borle Team Summit

All-day event

07

Thursday

Realtors Association

All-day event

01

Friday

MacLab Properties Holiday Party

All-day event

November 2023

24

Friday

Mistletoe Mixer - Grande Prairie

All-day event

17

Friday

Festival of Trees Northern Lights

All-day event (Sat)

03

Friday

17

Saturday

29

Saturday

Sorrentinos Garlic Stomp

All-day event

22

Saturday

Three Hills Dance Fundraiser

All-day event

Saturday

Living Legends Construction

All-day event

10

Saturday

Vanderwell Slave Lake

All-day event

03

Saturday

St. Albert Dodge

All-day event

27

Saturday

U of A Dental Grad

All-day event

20

Saturday

Private Wedding

All-day event

July 2022

23

Saturday

Private Wedding Cochrane

All-day event

June 2022

10

Friday

Beaumont Festival

8:00pm - 11:30pm

04

Saturday

Private Wedding Westlock

All-day event

April 2022

30

Saturday

Edmonton Chamber Ball

8:00pm - 11:30pm

21

Synergy Projects Christmas Party

All-day event

Saturday

Petrocom Company Party

8:00pm - 11:55pm

December 2019

31

Tuesday

Bea Fisher Foundation Gala Lloydminster

8:00pm - 11:55pm

14

Saturday

Little Potato Company

All-day event

06

Friday

Bob Dale Gloves Hotel MacDonald

8:00pm - 11:55pm

November 2019

30

Capital Power Gala

8:00pm - 11:55pm

07

Saturday

Wedding - Oilfield Technical Society

8:00pm - 11:55pm

06

Friday

Fort Edmonton Foundation Gala

6:00pm - 11:55pm

August 2019

17

Saturday

Wedding Prairie Gardens

8:00pm - 11:55pm

July 2019

27

Saturday

XL103 FM Deerfoot Inn Summer Party

9:00pm - 11:55pm

20

Saturday

Wedding Calgary Hellenic Center

7:00pm - 11:55pm

June 2019

19

Wednesday

CPAA Chairman's Dinner

6:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Saturday

Little Warriors

8:00pm - 11:55pm

July 2018

06

Friday

Rec Room South

8:00pm - 11:55pm

June 2018

23

Saturday

Wedding

9:00pm - 11:55pm

22

Friday

Forces TGIF Stampede

6:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Tuesday

Foothills Industrial

9:00pm - 11:55pm

02

Saturday

AWMAC President's Gala

8:00pm - 11:55pm

May 2018

26

Saturday

Wedding

9:00pm - 11:55pm

12

Saturday

Dreams Take Flight

9:00pm - 11:55pm

April 2018

13

Friday

Private Party

8:00pm - 11:55pm

August 2017

01

Tuesday

Band on Holidays

12:00am - 12:00pm

July 2017

29

Saturday

Goose Hummock

8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

22

Saturday

Wedding

8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

08

Saturday

Private Party

9:00pm - 11:55pm

June 2017

10

Saturday

Private Party

8:00pm - 11:00pm

03

Saturday

Wedding

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

June 2016

04

Saturday

Pride in the Park Edmonton

7:00pm - 8:00pm

May 2016

14

Saturday

Chappelle Gardens Community Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

07

Saturday

Cold Lake Event Centre

7:00pm - 8:00pm

February 2016

04

Thursday

31

Thursday

Continental Treat Fine Bistro

7:00pm - 8:00pm

12

Saturday

Shaw Conference Center

7:00pm - 8:00pm

05

Saturday

16

Friday

22

Saturday

Palace Casino

7:00pm - 8:00pm

21

Friday

Palace Casino

7:00pm - 8:00pm

15

Saturday

13

Saturday

28

On the Rocks

7:00pm - 8:00pm

16

Saturday

Busby, Alberta

7:00pm - 8:00pm

09

Saturday

Faculty Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2014

21

Saturday

Fort Edmonton Park

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Team

Ariana vocalist

Thomas drums

Mike guitar

Erika vocalist

Neil bass

Set list

Keep your party rockin' and rollin' All Night Long! Uptown has an extensive and varied repertoire of over 200 songs sure to delight audiences and guests of all ages! Here are just a few examples of Uptown's awesome, ever-expanding collection of tunes:

50s
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley and the Comets
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
...and more!

60s
Twist And Shout - The Beatles
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Dancing In The Street - Martha and the Vandellas
Do You Love Me - The Contours
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
My Girl - The Temptations
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Shout - The Isley Brothers
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
...and more!

70s
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
Lady Marmalade - Labelle
Barracuda - Heart
Brick House - The Commodores
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Do You Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart
Heart Of Glass - Blondie
Highway To Hell - AC/DC
Hotel California - The Eagles
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
...and more!

80s
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Jump - Van Halen
Kiss - Prince
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Love Shack - The B52's
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
What I Like About You - The Romantics
...and more!

90s to now
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Raise Your Glass - P!nk
Bang Bang - Jessie J
Cant't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Hella Good - No Doubt
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Single Ladies - Beyonce
...and more!

Country
Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
Ain't Going Down 'Til The Sun Comes Up - Garth Brooks
Fishin' In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks
Little Red Wagon - Miranda Lambert
Red - Taylor Swift
Suds In The Bucket - Sara Evans
...and more!

Romantics
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
At Last - Etta James
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss
...and more!

Influences and inspiration

Uptown is influenced by everything that is hit music from the 50's to today. Uptown plays a large variety of music including oldies, soul, funk, disco, country, classic rock, and modern pop and top 40 hits to keep ALL of your guests entertained. We take pride in customizing music for your event.

Setup requirements

3X 15 Amp Power Outlets

Elevated stage 16' x 20' minimum size.

Case storage area.

Black stage backdrop.

4 hours of set-up time

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