audio samples - theme event and video samples - past performances
Fund
raising galas, alumni parties, corporate
CRFF performs a very wide range of musical styles. Audio samples can be heard by scrolling down this page. Our band consists of the finest musicians and singers in the area which you will be able to determine for yourself when listening to our samples.
Depending upon your musical needs, you can engage a solo pianist, a 12-piece band or anything in between.
We play all styles of music needed for your event - background jazz for the cocktail and dinner hours, and dance music after dinner. It should be noted that you have the option of having dancing throughout dinner. This occurs between courses.
When performing for an event that includes dance music, our core group consists of piano, bass, drums and reeds (sax, clarinet and flute). This group includes two male vocalists. It can be augmented with female vocals, guitar, trumpet, trombone and percussion. We can also provide classical music.
We will “get the crowd going” so to speak, if your guests need prompting. We keep this to a minimum, since we firmly believe that the bandleader should not be the center of attention. All of the announcements can be made by us, and we will discuss these, along with specific music requests, in advance.
We have performed at most of the area's hotel's and estates, so if you would like our opinion concerning the best way to maximize your success at a certain venue, it would be our pleasure to assist you.
In
addition to performing background and dance music of all styles, CRFF offers
the option of bringing in dancers. They will improvise their dance steps
to the band's music while dancing with eachother or with the guests, perform
choreographed routines throughout the evening, teach fun, brief dance lessons,
or a combination of all three options.
The dancers help to "loosen up" the guests at all types of events such as fund raising galas, alumni parties and corporate events.
For example, Bob and Eva (pictured to the left) have perform their high-energy 60s routine to the song "Land of 1000 Dances" at many events. Routines like this one take events to another level. They inspire the guests to more quickly "get into the party" and join in the fun on the dance floor.
After dancing our routine, we can lead a "group dance" which includes many of the dances of the 1960s such as the pony, mashed potato, frug, watusi, jerk, monkey, funky chicken and the twist.
More
alternative ideas for your party
If you are looking for something different for your event, you might want to consider our band that specializes "non-rock".
This band is different than our band that plays all styles. It consists of:
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Bob Butryn, the band leader and one of the area's best clarinetists who also sings and plays flute and sax
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a pianist
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an acoustic bass player (who also plays electric bass)
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and a drummer.
Note: We can perform with a smaller or larger band depending upon your needs.
Even though we specialize in non-rock music, if you would like rock played throughout your event, we would be happy to do so.
We offer the option of adding dancers to your party, or as we call it, the extra "WOW" factor
Note: To view our sample dance videos, please scroll down to the bottom of this page
“Crazy
Rhythm, Fancy Feet”
offers a unique service. In addition to playing music, we offer
the option of adding dancers to perform choreographed "partner dance"
routines, interact with the guests, teach a fun, brief dance lesson, or
a mix of all of these services. For example, if you are having a dinner-dance,
we can perform a few dance routines throughout the evening interspersed
with dance music for your guests.
As a result of shows like "Dancing with the Stars", our shows have gotten even more popular.
Pictured to the right are Bob and his dance partner, Eva
Brothers, performing their wild swing routine at a wedding. This routine
has raised the roof at many corporate events as well. Other routines that
we have performed at corporate events are our zany
We take great pride in working with our clients and their representing agencies so their vision is executed in the most effective way. We offer many options when booking our band and/or dancers, so please give us a call so we can talk about what you had in mind. Together, we can design the music and dance entertainment for your event that will reflect your individual tastes, in which the outcome will be excellent!
