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REG's MOST POPULAR ACTS

The Dempseys
High-octane rockabilly. Memphis' hepcat kings! VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster
The South's top party band -- Motown, disco, 80's, and great showmanship. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Party Planet
The hottest party band in the Mid-South! VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Soul Shockers
The region's best R&B party band -- VIDEO AVAILABLE

Travis Mann Band
Nashville's most authentic honky-tonk/rockabilly/roadhouse band

The Venus Mission
Awesome, energetic party band, with 3 female singers and hours of dance music. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Beale Street Flippers
The urban acrobatic sensation! VIDEO AVAILABLE!

MORE GREAT REGIONAL ACTS

1-900 Band
First-rate variety band -- great for weddings, galas, etc. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

A-440
Awesome funk and R&B, with some of the region's finest players. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Lily Afshar
one of the finest classical guitarists in the world

The After Dark Band
Beale Street's best! After Dark is when the fun begins... VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Afterglow
rockin' quartet with hours of 80's and modern dance hits

The Alabama Blues Brothers
First-rate Blues Brothers tribute

DJ Mark Anderson & Crew
The hippest -- and classiest -- DJ in town. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Mark Anderson's MATV
The region's most amazing multimedia entertainment presentation

Mark Anderson's Hit Factory
Super-cool light show, live video, and a huge variety of today's biggest hits, all in one affordable package

Mark Anderson's Party Train
The ultimate dance-party extravaganza, with the region's best DJ. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Mark Anderson's Retro Ball
DJ spectacular, with classic rock, disco, soul, R&B, 80's -- and huge mirror balls!

Aquanet
Hair-metal 80's tribute band. Party on, Garth!

Grace Askew
Lovely singer-songwriter with blues, R&B, and New Orleans soul

DJ Tommy Austein
first-rate regional DJ and emcee

Bill Avery & the Uptown Band
R&B pros from Alabama to rock your next event

The Barkays
Memphis' kings of high-energy, rump-shaking funk

Blind Mississippi Morris
Authentic Memphis blues duo or rockin' blues band

The Bouffants
Renowned girl-group party band. Great dance music, huge hair! VIDEO AVAILABLE

The Roy Brewer Combo
Tasteful, classy, fun -- with some of Memphis' top players

Cherry Brooks & Cal Jackson
Sophisticated male-female duo with wide repertoire

Brian 'Breeze' Cayolle
World-class singer/ saxophonist -- solo, duo, or full band

Jimmy Church Band
Nashville's top R&B party band!

Cirque-style Entertainment
Acrobatic beauty and intensity with great entertainment value

Joyce Cobb
Jazz and blues diva with Memphis soul

Conch Republic
Beaches, Boats, Bikinis, Buffet -- a little bit of party band "parrot-dise"

Cowboy Mouth
If the Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby... New Orleans rock 'n roll at its best!

Crisis
classic rock from Little Rock, aimed at the heart of baby boomers everywhere

The Daddy Mack Blues Band
Authentic Memphis blues

Webb Dalton
Rockabilly, honky-tonkin' rock 'n roll from a tight 5-piece band

Kristian Dambrino
A great jazz songstress and player from the home of the Blues.

Dani
Attractive young woman with big bluesy voice and great band. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Deering & Down
Rockabilly/Americana/Gothic -- brand-new but well-worn, cool but red-hot

DeltaCappella
A revolution in traditional a cappella singing groups

The Delta Cats
The region's best blues duo

Delta Highway
High-octane blues quartet, straight from Beale Street

Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew
High-energy zydeco, straight from the bayou!

The Distraxshuns
Rockin' Memphis soul

Down2Five
Rockin' hits from the British invasion bands -- Beatles to Squeeze

Elmo & the Shades
Rockin', tight, versatile R&B party band. Memphis music legends!

Kallen Esperian
Renowned soprano now available to perform jazz standards and the Great American Songbook

Jon Felix
versatile pianist/combo with huge repertoire

Free Sol
Mind-blowing hip-hop/R&B/ soul/rap/jazz fusion

FreeWorld
Legendary Memphis jam band featuring rock, soul, R&B, blues

G3: The Garry Goin Group
High-energy variety band with wide-ranging song list and lots of Top 40

Gabby Johnson
Energetic young rock band with large, loyal fan base

Gallowglass Pipers
bagpipes for your next wedding, wake, or clan conflict

The Billy Gibson Band
Nationally renowned blues master with smokin' band

Alexis Grace
Memphis' petite vocal powerhouse -- Top 12 on American Idol 2009!

Eddie Harrison & the Shortkuts
Long-time favorite Memphis R&B party band

Here Come the Mummies
One of the most inventive, bizarre, and flat-out fun party bands you'll ever see. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Hip Kitty
high-energy modern rock with knock-out female singer

Hudson & Saleeby
The region's best-known piano duo -- classy and enormously entertaining. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Eric Hughes Band
A Beale Street favorite -- blues for tourists and for purists!

Kelley Hurt
Fine, fresh jazz and blues

Jazmine
new 7-piece jazz group with first-rate female vocalist

Terry Mike Jeffrey
Brilliant Elvis interpreter and pop/rock vocalist with first-rate band

Gary Johns
Sophisticated standards with a Rat Pack edge

KC Johns
hot new country talent

Jim Johnson Orchestra
The region's top society orchestra

Big Jack Johnson
"The Oilman" -- world-renowned blues from Clarksdale, MS

Juke Joint All-Stars
A Beale Street favorite!

Valerie June
Unique Memphis performer, with eclectic, rootsy style

The Kattawar Brothers
The Delta's dynamic boogie-woogie duo

John Paul Keith & the 1-4-5's
The region’s most refreshing "roadhouse" band

Rene Koopman
versatile, sophisticated jazz and standards -- solo or combos

Amy LaVere & the Tramps
Fun roots-rock with lovely lead singer

Rusty Lemmon Band
classic and modern rock with attitude and charm

The Living Daylights
Jazz, country, R&B, rock -- this young quartet does it all!

Los Cantadores
The region's best mariachi band

Vicki Loveland
Sophisticated music, eclectic song list, A-list players

Susan Marshall
Exquisite vocalist with eclectic mix of standards, classic rock, and originals. VIDEO AVAILABLE.

The Masqueraders
Old-school blues, soul, and country from four vocal wizards

Don McMinn & Nightrain
The Pale Prince of Beale Street -- solo or with a rockin' band

Mean Green Music Machine
variety party band with gorgeous female lead singer/DJ

Memphis All-Stars
Professional, reliable, talented -- true All-Stars!

Memphis Dance Orchestra
Region's premier big band, with swing, jazz, and pop classics

Memphis Knights
18-piece swing band -- high-quality and affordable

Memphis String Quartet
Classical string quartet, ideal for weddings and galas

Mudflap King
popular Southern rock band throughout the Mid-South

The New Memphis Hepcats
Big band swing with huge horn sound

New Orleans Jazz Ramblers
Authentic New Orleans second line and brass jazz band. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

One Shot Rising
Tight, rockin' trio from eastern Arkansas

Papa Smurf
Energetic young jazz/rock band with eclectic, modern repertoire

Papa Tops West Coast Turnaround
Classic country and tear-in-my-beer shtick

Party & Variety Entertainment
Magicians, balloon artists, stiltwalkers, mascots, marching bands, and all types of party entertainment - REG's got it!

Ann Peebles
Memphis soul royalty, with numerous R&B hits

Bill “Howl-N-Madd” Perry
After 40 years of playing, Perry has become an international blues star

The Plaintiffs
Classic rock, modern covers -- great fun, totally pro

Di Anne Price
Memphis' barrelhouse piano queen

Reliance
Motown, R&B, blues, and oldies -- over 20 years of Mid-South parties!

Billy Rivers & the Angelic Voices of Faith
Classic Memphis Gospel, from small ensembles to full choir

Bobby Rush
Chitlin' circuit legend and master blues showman

Reba Russell
Internationally famous blues diva with rockin' band

Seeing Red
Rockin' club band with two female singers

Preston Shannon
Grammy-nominated king of contemporary blues

Tyrone Smith (Super T)
A legendary soul/R&B/funk dynamo

DJ Bobby Smith
Versatile, fun DJ with wide selection of dance hits

Danny Spinosa's Memories of Elvis
The region's finest Elvis tribute artist. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

William Stiles, Elvis Tribute Artist
Handsome young Elvis tribute artist with live band

Irma Merrill Stratton
Lovely harpist with wide repertoire

The Stunning Cunning Band
Authentic, high-energy rockabilly quartet

Super Chikan
The world-renowned real-deal -- authentic Delta blues

Swingtime
Jump, jive, and wail Daddy-o!

10-O-C
Country-fried boogie woogie

Carla Thomas
Queen of Memphis Soul

The Tip Tops
Alabama's #1 R&B show band

Tom Dick & Harry
terrific, versatile rock quartet

Tropix
Caribbean classics

2 Mule Plow
The region's finest bluegrass band, with world-class pickers

The Ugli Stick
One of the Southeast's top club acts -- exciting mix of funk, pop, and hip-hop. VIDEO AVAILABLE

Your Own Wedding Song
A completely original musical and lyrical creation, designed just for you.

The Wild Magnolias
Traditional Mardi Gras Indians combining wild costumes and New Orleans funk

Jason D. Williams
Wild-man piano player and entertainer -- incredible energy! VIDEO AVAILABLE.

Terry "Big T" Williams
Blues with a steroidal injection of funk and soul

Willy Waggs
Old-school country, great party songs, and cool surprises!

Ruby Wilson
The Queen of Beale Street -- a world-class entertainer. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

Charlie Wood
One of Memphis' most versatile musicians: solo piano, jazz combos, 7-piece R&B band

 
    
The Dempseys

NEWS: Yes, it's sad but true. The Dempseys have decided to move in new musical directions. If you're looking for that amazing Dempseys experience, check out the The Travis Mann Band.

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"I swear to God, The Dempseys are the greatest I've ever heard!" -- Sam Phillips

VOTED BEST MEMPHIS BAND (YET AGAIN!) IN 2009 BY READERS OF THE MEMPHIS FLYER!
NAMED 2009 BEALE STREET ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR!

Technically, they are a "high-energy rockabilly trio" -- great Sun hits, jump blues, Texas swing, all that fun rockabilly stuff. But oh man, that doesn't begin to describe The Dempseys! How do you do justice to three guys who burn more calories in one hour on stage than most 10-piece acts do in a month? How do you define a band that has set a new standard of showmanship in Memphis, the most musical city on earth?

With The Dempseys, words can't suffice. It's truly a "must-see" band, because mere words can't explain their enormous entertainment value. They swap instruments. They manhandle the big upright bass. They mess with the audience. They'll dive into the nearest swimming pool. They will surprise, delight, confound, and entertain you like nothing you've ever seen. Oh, yeah -- they'll also make you get up and dance!

In 2006, The Dempseys made international headlines when they performed at a luncheon for Pres. George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in Memphis. Renowed as Japan's #1 Elvis fan, Koizumi sang "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" with the band and had the President and other VIPs cheering wildly. (For more more information and more photos, click here.) And thanks to their role as Elvis' band in the 2005 movie "Walk the Line," The Dempseys and their music are more popular than ever.

They're a unique treat for clubs, festivals, galas, and corporate functions -- and they're a wedding band you'll never forget!

Bottom line: you've just gotta see 'em!

"God gifted you boys with amazing talent." -- Wynonna Judd

"With ball-of-fire live shows and records to match, (The Dempseys) put more fun and inventiveness into three chords than any band since, arguably, the Stray Cats (yes, the musicianship is that stunning)." -- Bill Ellis, Memphis Commercial Appeal

"The Dempseys are incredible! They did a great job and were just a pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about them. They kept the crowd entertained and dancing and having a blast and it doesn't get much better than that." -- Barbara Wallace, California wedding planner

"Thank you for doing a wonderful job (at) our wedding. I was just blown away by the comments and people just taking them in and watching them. They are the best!" -- Brad C., May '07 groom

"They make me tired just watching them." -- W.S. Holland (Johnny Cash's drummer)
 
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Instrumental

Back to the Doghouse

A Bottle of Beer and a Slot Machine

White Lightnin'

Wine Spo-Dee-Odee

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