Uptown L.A. Brown

Charlotte, NC

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Uptown L.A. Brown is a fun and energetic party band that is perfect for festivals, wedding receptions and corporate events that require a versatile band to appeal to an audience with a diverse age range and musical preferences.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Tracey B.

September 23, 2023
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Great sound, questionable attitudes

Sound was great and lively, quality musicianship and great song choices. However, entitlement to the food we served our guests and rude comments toward the complimentary food we did provide to the band was unprofessional, especially since there is no requirement to provide food of any kind in a rider. One band member made inappropriate comments toward a staff member and made several staff members uncomfortable by staring in a lecherous way. When I called the main contact to make this known, no apology was offered so I feel I need to write this review. If you book this band, be sure that details around what is appropriate and acceptable is made clear as well as any demands they may have be put in writing in a rider.

Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band, Top 40 Band

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I wrote a reply that I hope the management received notification and read. I did not apologize on the phone because of complaints that could have legal implications. I ended the conversation as nicely as possible while saying as little as possible until I investigated. The inappropriate comment "very cute" was intended only as a compliment, and the band member is sorry for offending her. The staring, I believe, is an exaggeration. One band member went through the guest food line by accident, because he thought that was what we were supposed to do since food was not in the original room he was told at the time he was told it would be there. In most places we perform, he did exactly what we are asked to do and do on a normal basis. Wait until the guests are finished and then go through the line so the cooks and wait staff don't have to do any additional work. Again, he is sorry that was offensive. He is from Turkey - language barrier. The rest of the band understood to wait and did not go through the line. But, the line had been open for 1.5 hours for a small number of guests that attended - they were all finished. He didn't take food from anyone. I'm not trying to be rude with this, but the complimentary food was pretty bad. Most adults would like an option over chicken nuggets and a bottle of water when they have been invited to dinner. The person that asked a staff member if they could not do any better should have not said anything at all. It was more of a "whine" than a bold statement out of frustration - he was hungry - long drive from Newberry and spoke before thinking.
One guest told us she was so glad she came that night because the entertainment has been so bad in the past she started not to come at all. Maybe management will work with us to help build the guest list back up. They know we can do it. We'll see.


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April S.

December 11, 2022
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THE BEST!!!

If there were more stars ⭐️ I would add it! Absolutely fantastic! They played all great songs for all ages and music genres. Hard not to get in the floor and dance. They were extremely professional and fun at the same time. Will hire again!

Hired as: Party Band

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About

Welcome to UpTown L.A. Brown. A start up party band for the fall of 2022 based in Charlotte, NC. The band is new, but the members are veterans at working together in another popular party band in the southeast with a decade of playing together. We have departed that group and started this one to focus our energy at booking more local shows toward the Charlotte vicinity. Our goal is to still provide the same show and energy that made the old group successful in a smaller package that will be affordable to clients that would have to spend $3500 - $5000 for basically the same entertainment. An incredibly talented group that is also extremely friendly and easy to work with. Everyone falls in love with Reggie "Motown" Brown and Lauren "L.A." Ashley. If you want to expand and have a larger band, we can bring some fun, talented horn players. Allow us the opportunity to bring the "big" show without breaking the bank! Use that extra money on food and drinks!!

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2023

22

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Concord, NC

May 2023

19

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Concord, NC

January 2023

28

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Greenville, SC

December 2022

10

Saturday

Graduation

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fort Mill, SC

November 2022

12

Saturday

Grand Opening

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charlotte, NC

Setup requirements

We provide sound and lights. Stage is not provided and optional. We do need a 12'x15' area to house equipment and musicians. Two standard 110 plugs on separate breakers somewhere within 50' of stage area will be required.

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