Almost Famous is the quintessential high-energy, sophisticated, versatile party band. Tailoring themselves to their clients' needs, this band has played everything from storybook weddings and corporate events to sold-out stadiums.
With show-stopping live performances and a high-fashion look, this quartet is the best in its field. Known as one of the most flexible and pleasant bands to work with, Almost Famous has become a must-have for party planners and the high-society crowd.
Based in Memphis, this world-traveled band showcases three outstanding lead singers and some of the top players in the industry. Members of Almost Famous have:
• performed for Presidents Clinton and Bush
• played at two Super Bowls
• toured with Grammy Award-winning acts
• collectively received 21 Gold and Platinum record awards
• won 3 Emmy Awards, 2 Independent Artist of the Year Awards, 2 ACM Drummer of Year Nominations, 2 Dove Awards, and 8 Grammy nominations
• headlined the 50 Years of Rock 'n Roll Celebration at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England
• played more private functions, galas, and festivals than they can count!
Almost Famous' professionalism and vast repertoire have helped establish this band as the standard to make any special event a smashing success.
"Best I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I love it when I show up to a wedding and Almost Famous is playing!" -- Alissa Abercrombie, wedding coordinator, Memphis
"How much better could our fundraiser have been! Almost Famous brought the people in and kept them dancing all night. We'll be booking them again!" -- Kristy Bridgers, Coterie, Oxford, MS
"In my 18 years of booking this festival I've never seen or heard anything like Almost Famous! They are without a doubt the best! Totally blew everyone away!" -- Don Hanks, Esperanza Bonanza, Marion, AR
"Best I've ever seen in all my years running restaurants and clubs. Bar none the best!" -- Mike Greer, Varsity Grille, Oxford, MS
"Almost Famous is more than a cut above the rest! Fabulous mix, fabulous voices!"
Mona Dunlap Events, Memphis
"We expected 80 for our fundraiser and 300 showed up because of Almost Famous!" -- Ashley Cole, ALSAC/St. Jude, Memphis
"Almost Famous is the perfect band for our holiday events!" -- Jena Brock, Pinnacle Airlines, Memphis
"You're the most professional band I've ever worked with. What a sound!" -- Diane Westphal, Peabody Hotel, Memphis
"Very impressive -- seamless production. I recommend Almost Famous to all my clients!" -- Kendall Poole, wedding coordinator, Jackson, MS
"The best corporate/wedding band we've ever seen! We love working events that Almost Famous is booked on!" Alison Rodgers Photography
"Almost Famous was incredible and so easy to work with, what a great energy! We'll be booking them again next year!" -- Jane Walsh, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi
"You guys sound amazing! Are you sure you aren't lip synching?!" -- Lonnie Jordan (from the Grammy-winning band War)
"You sounded awesome and kept the energy up all night. So many guests kept complimenting us on how talented your group was and how great you sounded. People are still telling me how much fun they had dancing to your music. Thanks for making our wedding day so memorable!" -- Jessica and Jay, Louisville KY
"We use Almost Famous for nearly every event we have — the best!" -- Beth Rainwater, Grand Krewe of Ptolemy
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Song List
Highlights from the song list:
80's / MTV / Fun:
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Josie's on a Vacation (Your Love) - The Outfield
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles
Whip It - Devo
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
I Love Rock 'n Roll - Joan Jett
I Wanna be Sedated - The Ramones
Dancing with Myself - Billy Idol
My Sharona - The Knack
Fight for Your Right to Party - Beastie Boys
I Ran - Flock of Seagulls
Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Take on Me - Aha
One Way or Another - Blondie
Melt with You - Modern English
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Shout - Otis Day & the Knights
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
Working for the Weekend - Loverboy
867-5309 (Jenny) - Tommy Tutone
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
Start Me Up - Rolling Stones
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
What I Like about You - Romantics
R.O.C.K in the U.S.A. - John Cougar Mellencamp
Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer
Mony Mony - Billy Idol
Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
Sister Christian - Night Ranger
Walk This Way - RunDMC/Aerosmith
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns and Roses
Nothing But a Good Time - Poison
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
You Really Got Me - Van Halen
Rock and Roll All Night - Kiss
Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions
Cherry Pie - Warrant
Come on Feel the Noise - Quiet Riot
Once Bitten Twice Shy - Great White
I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash
Wedding dance favorites:
Hava Nagila (The Hora Dance)
Everything I Do I Do It for You - Bryan Adams
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Faithfully - Journey
I Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra/Rod Stewart
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison/Rod Stewart
In My Life - Beatles
Your Song - Elton John
How Sweet It Is to be Loved by You - James Taylor
You Send Me- Sam Cooke
My Girl - Temptations
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
I Could Not Ask for More - Edwin Mcain
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
Every Breath You Take - The Police
She Will be Loved - Maroon 5
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Singed Sealed Delivered/Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
Do You Love Me - Dirty Dancing soundtrack
Some Kinda Wonderful - Dirty Dancing soundtrack
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Hotel California - The Eagles
Whole Lotta love/Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
Still Rock and Roll to Me - Billy Joel
Can't Get Enough - Bad Company
Ticket to Ride - Beatles
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Proud Mary - CCR
Hard to Handle/Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Gimmie One Reason - Tracy Chapman
Feeling All Right - Joe Cocker
Loving Touching Squeezing/Lights - Journey
90’s and today:
Beautiful Day - U2
Vertigo - U2
Are You Gonna be My Girl - Jet
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Greenday
Good Riddance - Greenday
Closing Time - Semi Sonic
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Last Dance with Mary Jane - Tom Petty
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
Push - Matchbox 20
Crash - Dave Matthews Band
Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Champagne Supernova/Wonder Wall - Oasis
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
One Headlight - Wallflowers
Mysterious Ways - U2
and many more.......!
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