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Dave Banks Big Band

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The Finest in Big Band Jazz
 
We welcome you to our home page. While there is no better way to experience The Dave Banks Big Band but live, and in person, this site will give you a glimpse into our band and its players. We can fill your need whether it is corporate, resort, casino or cruise ship entertainment, concerts, dances, backing major entertainers, or a wedding reception, this all-star band is THE band that will deliver for you with an excitement and professionalism that leaves the audience and client begging for more!

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The Dave Banks Big Band-  This powerhouse 17 piece swinging big band is
based out of Akron, Ohio and is led by Ohio native and 20 year Las Vegas
veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks.  The band boasts of having the very top
players in the Northeast Ohio area including trumpeter John English, saxophonists Don Turoso, Bob Esterle and Dave Kana, trombonists Chas Baker, Scott Garlock and drummer Mark Gonder. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet reminding you of Doc Severinson, Harry James and Maynard Ferguson. This band will definitely make your event sparkle. Their repertoire ranges from original compositions to standard big band favorites. Featured vocalists have included Peggy Coyle, Shannon Eller, Marsha Newman, Barb Knight, Helen Welch,  Michael Sonata, John Morton, Frederick Davis and Paul Hoffman.
Their library of big band music includes hit songs arranged by the best writers in the business. They have played to packed houses at the Cleveland Bop Stop, the Packard Music Hall, Carousel Dinner Theatre, The Tangier Ballroom and The Kent Stage. They will travel the United States, Canada and Europe and are available for Cruise Ship bookings.

DBBB Back in Cleveland at VOSH April 30!

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Live at the Kent Stage

The Dave Banks Big Band will be appearing at the Vosh Nightclub, 1414 Riverside Drive in Lakewood, Ohio on April 30. Vocalists Shannon Eller and John Morton will be featured along with the hottest big band in the Midwest! Cover is only $10 at the door! PLEASE let us know you are coming!!! Go to our event page on Facebook!

Having A Party or Event?
Special Rates Available!
   The Dave Banks Big Band is ready to bring live big band music to make your party or event spectacular! Contact Dave to set up a date at 330-472-2512.

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Dave and the band backing Helen Welch

Have Cause, Will Travel!
    Does your organization need a great fundraising event? Put The Dave Banks Big Band to work for you. We have done 50/50 concerts, dinner/show/dances and other packages designed to help bring in money for your particular cause. We work with schools as well as non-profit organizations and will discount rates to fit your budget needs. Contact us at dbanks1@neo.rr.com and get the ball rolling for 2013-14.

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Dave Banks

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Michael Sonata as Frank Sinatra

Sinatra Tribute Show Goes To Wheeling

Michael Sonata Featured With DBBB For Fundraiser

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Trumpet Artist Dave Banks

The Dave Banks Big Band will be once again doing their Sinatra Tribute Show with Michael Sonata at West Liberty University's Great Gala 2013 on April 19th. This event will be held at the Oglebay Resort in Wheelin, West Virginia. For information on attending, contact Angie Zambito Hill at 304-336-8490.

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Featured vocalist Shannon Eller

DBBB To Invade Ashland!
The Dave Banks Big Band will be in concert in Ashland, Ohio on May 6th in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature the band performing some terrific arrangements from its impressive 500 song library as well as two terrific vocalists, Shannon Eller and John Morton.

DBBB Reunites with Atlantic City Stars Tony Sands, Geno Monroe and Las Vegas Veteran Luciano Correa  For Rat Pack Show In Columbus August 10!

The Rat Pack is back and along with the DBBB, will invade the Aladdin Shrine Center on August 10 for a terrific Rat Pack evening that will include the show, and then two sets of dancing! The event is the Shrine Ball and these great entertainers from Atlantic City and Las Vegas will once again unite with the Dave Banks Big Band for an incredible evening! 

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Dave and the Band backing the Rat Pack Show at The Tangier

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for information on our next appearances. You can e-mail us at:
 
dbanks1@neo.rr.com

Dinner Show Ticket Line:
330-814-5836

Hire The Band:
330-472-2512

  

Dave Banks Big Band *Silver Lake* Ohio* 44224

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