Dave Banks Big Band

The 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 trumpeters Jack Schantz and Joe
Miller, saxophonists Don Turoso, Bob Esterle and Dave Kana, trombonists Chas Baker and Garney Hicks, pianist Dan Murphy and drummer Mark Gonder. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet and also shares the vocal duties with talented jazz singer, Marsha Newman. This band will definitely make your event sparkle. Their
repertoire ranges from original compositions to standard big band favorites.
The music from many current top exciting arrangers is featured. They have played to packed houses at the Cleveland Bop Stop, Carousel Dinner Theatre, and The Tangier Ballroom. They will travel the United States, Canada and Europe and are available for Cruise Ship bookings.

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Bob Esterle soloing at the Carousel

DBBB setting concert and club dates for 2009
Limited time 40% off regular rates!!
   The Dave Banks Big Band is setting dates for the upcoming Concert/Club season. Don't have your venue miss out on one of the most exciting big bands in the midwest! We can work up special rates for School fundraising concerts. Contact Dave for more information.

DBBB finally has a "Home" appearance!
    Start making plans for June 28, 2009 as Dave and the band actually have as close to a "home" appearance as possible when they perform as the finale to the Holy Family Catholic Church Summerfest 2009. The band will play from 2:30-4:30pm and there will be all sorts of fun for the entire family. The summerfest 2009 kicks off on Friday evening with the groups Instant Replay and Legends. Legends returns Saturday night. There's a classic car show, 50/50 raffles and more. Hope to see you there!

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Dave soloing on "Tonight."
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The Dave Banks Big Band To Open Summer Concert Season
    Outdoor summer concerts are one of the best ways to spend your summer Sunday evenings. On June 14th the DBBB will be traveling to Salem, Ohio to open their summer concert series at the Waterworth Memorial Park on Superior Ave in Salem.. the concert begins at 6:00pm and admission is free and open to the public.

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

  

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