Usual Suspects

St Louis, MO

$650 and up...

Travels up to 200 miles

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The Usual Suspects Video Demo 11/2016

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What You Won't Do For Love

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Put Your Records On

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Holding Back the Years

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@ Cielo in the Four Seasons Hotel

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@ Sidecar Lounge in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel

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@ Clayton Art Fair

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@ Corozan Ball Room, Chase Park Plaza Hotel

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The Usual Suspects!!

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Overview

The Usual Suspects brings all of its music influences to the table to deliver delightful and refreshing reinterpretations of great songs you thought you knew!!

We make it easy and stress-free with our high level of professionalism and musicianship. Years of experience in the entertainment industry in almost every genre of music and style of band gives our clients the assurance and confidence needed in planning and hosting their events. Your guests and you will be able to relax, have fun, and experience the event that you planned!


Reviews

8 reviews

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Jake L.

May 14, 2024
Verified review

Exactly what you were hoping for!

This band didn't have a ton of reviews or videos of them playing, so we weren't completely certain how it was going to play out when booking them for our wedding. Well let me just tell you, they were better than we could've hoped for! We gave them almost no direction, picked basically none of the songs we wanted them to play and it turns out we didn't need to because they know what they're doing! They are incredible musicians, the vocalist is amazingly talented, they are fun and professional and organized and were just a genuine pleasure to have at my wedding! Would absolutely recommend them a thousand times over.

Hired as: Jazz Band, R&B Group


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Jeffrey R.

June 20, 2023
Verified review

They were so talented and fun they made the night awesome!

The usual suspects made our wedding reception the best music ever and so much fun! They were friendly and interactive with us and just a blast! We asked for a few songs specifically that were not on the playlist and they learned them and did a fantastic job with their jazz version! They read our event and crowd well, keeping the night perfectly relaxing at dinner, then higher energy music to keep the dance floor packed. Everyone kept commenting on how awesome they were. They completely exceeded our expectations. As a musician myself, the bride, I was blown away by their talent and professionalism. Would highly recommend anybody book them for their event!! Do it!!! You will have an inforferavle day!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Usual Suspects

We are thrilled and honored to have had the opportunity to be a part of your special life event. Very beautiful people surround you in your life. Thanks for your kind words!!


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Jenna R.

September 27, 2021
Verified review

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

This band was even better than we anticipated! Our guests were raving about them and everyone just loved their performance. We will absolutely use again for future events.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Usual Suspects

Thank you Jenna for your very kind words. We are so happy to hear that you and your guests were pleased with our contribution to your event. We look forward to working with you again in the future!!


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Rick M.

June 27, 2021
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Awesome

Usual Suspects made our event at our home fabulous. The guests couldn’t have been more entertained. Truly a well talented jazz band. I would highly recommend hiring them for events…large or small.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Usual Suspects

Thanks RicK for your very kind words! Your event was lovely and we feel honored that you chose us to be a part of the special day!


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Dtamon W.

September 15, 2018
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Amazing!!

They did a wonderful capturing the heart for our event, was extremely pleasant to work with and sounded amazing. We will use them again and again!!!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Usual Suspects

Thank you for your great review!! It was a pleasure working with you and an honor to be part of your event. Please call on us again!!!!

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Booking information

Price range: $650 and up...

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Delightful interpretations of great songs you thought you knew!!!

About

The Usual Suspects formed in 2000 as a traditional jazz trio with piano, bass and drums. Having been influenced by so many other styles of music, it was evident early on that "traditional" was not the word to describe the music. Since 2000, the Usual Suspects has taken on many forms, from traditional and smooth jazz settings, neo-soul and r&b shows , to hosting and backing up spoken word events, and writing and recording original compositions. The Usual Suspects has performed with Ursula Rucker, and Julie Dexter to name a few, and has opened for Me'Shell Ndegéocello and the Roots. The current line up of musicians can be heard together all around St. Louis as a duo, trio, quartet, or even larger ensemble. ..

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2024

26

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Chesterfield, MO

August 2024

22

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

St Louis, MO

May 2024

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 9:00pm

St Louis, MO

February 2024

13

Tuesday

Holiday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

St Louis, MO

December 2023

21

Thursday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

St Louis, MO

July 2023

01

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 8:30pm

St Louis, MO

June 2023

17

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

St Louis, MO

September 2021

23

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Chesterfield, MO

June 2021

26

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Belleville, IL

September 2018

14

Friday

Nonprofit Event

8:30pm - 9:30pm

St Louis, MO

May 2018

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 10:30pm

St Louis, MO

03

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Chesterfield, MO

October 2017

14

Saturday

Anniversary Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm

St Louis, MO

September 2017

23

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

St Louis, MO

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