Kategory 5
Performing the Most Challenging Music from the Classic Rock Era! Playing the music of Yes, Styx, Rush, Boston, and Kansas! About Kategory 5 Website | Facebook | YouTube Kategory 5 are a classic rock band covering the best of rock, blues, R&B and pop music from the 1970s (give or take a decade). With female and male lead vocals, keyboards and dual lead guitarists, killer bass and drums, Kategory 5 are able to perform the most challenging music from the classic rock era. Kategory 5 are a 6 pc rock group who play an amazing variety of classic and progressive rock and pop from the 70’s and 80’s as well as newly written original songs. Formed in 2014 as a 5 pc with Kat, John, Al, Kyle and Chris they quickly realized they needed another guitar player to fill out the complex array of cover songs being played and in 2015 Brian joined the band. Entering and winning the Houseband contest for WMGK 102.9FM Philadelphia in the summer of 2016 quickly catapulted them into the spotlight where they were featured in many of the radio station’s big events culminating in their appearance at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ opening for Joan Jett and Boston. That gig is what ultimately led them to writing and recording their own music. Another big opportunity came with opening for Taylor Dayne and Eddie Money in the summer of 2017 sponsored by Wilmington, DE radio station WJBR 99.5FM. In the early winter of 2017 they started writing songs to be recorded with a release date of November 2018 and this is where the Kategory 5 story is now, writing and recording for their CD release date of November this year. During this time Kategory 5 is performing live shows playing cover songs with original material sprinkled in as each new song comes to life. Their detailed musicianship and dynamic 3 and 4 part harmonies with both male and female lead vocals, layered guitars and keyboards, bring an exacting quality to every performance that you will want to hear again and again.
Know Return : A Tribute to Kansas
Know Return plays the music you know and love of American Prog Rock band, Kansas! About Know Return Website | YouTube | Facebook | Video Journey back to the glory days of progressive rock with Know Return, a group dedicated to capturing the spirit and sound of Kansas. Hailing from the Philadelphia area, Know Return faithfully recreates the passion, energy, and musical complexity of Kansas, from classics like “Carry on Wayward Son,” “Dust in the Wind,” and “Point of Know Return” to masterpieces like “Miracles Out of Nowhere,” “Icarus” and “Song for America.”
Super Trans Am: Anthems of the 70’s
The Ultimate Seventies Concert Experience! Roll down your windows, crank up the radio, and take a ride in a Super Trans AM! Who listened to Cousin Brucie’s legendary radio show on 77, WABC? Yes, that was before FM radio even existed! Who remembers watching Evil Knievel try to jump the Snake River Canyon on the Wide World of Sports in 1974? Who saw The Godfather in a movie theater back in 1972? We bet you saw it more than once too! Who saw Jaws in the summer of 1975? Bet you didn’t go near the ocean after that! Even if you’re not old enough to remember any of those amazing moments, how many of you feel that the 1970s were one of the greatest musical decades in history? The 70s are back for you, your kids and even your grandkids to rediscover in today’s hit movies and TV shows. Super Trans AM is a band your entire family will love.About Super Trans AmWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Roll down your windows, crank up the radio, and take a ride in a Super Trans AM. Super Trans Am is the most unique and innovative theme band on the road today, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic singalongs from the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey, your audience will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again. Super Trans Am is the perfect entertainment choice for municipal parks, food truck festivals, county/state fairs, theaters, nightclubs, casinos, private events, themed weddings and car shows. It’s time to dust off your flared jeans, break out the air guitar and take a trip back to the days when Welcome Back Kotter and Happy Days kept us glued to our televisions, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter led our nation, kids jumped Evil Kneivel toys over their Matchbox cars and these timeless songs became the soundtrack to our lives. The timing couldn’t be better for this talented group to emerge. In addition to those of us who grew up with our radios locked on “77; WABC”, a new generation has been introduced to the music of the 1970’s in recent hit movies such as GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and DOCTOR STRANGE. Your entire family will have a great night out together singing along with the band. Ladies and gentlemen…Start your engines…Super Trans Am has arrived
Rat Pack Together Again Holiday Special
Experience Frank, Dean, and Sammy – the Rat Pack – once again performing a wonderful mix of songs and comedy sketches!Tony Sands as Frank SinatraJeff Foote as Sammy Davis Jr.Robert Cabella as Dean Martin Swing into the holiday season with Christmas With The Rat Pack – Together Again. Tony Sands and his pals amaze audiences with their recreation of a magical Christmas concert at The Sands Casino with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. This sensational show brings the style, glamour and excitement of Las Vegas, including all the great hits – “My Way,” “Mr Bojangles,” “That’s Amore,” “New York New York,” and seasonal classics Christmas songs such as “Let It Snow,” “The Christmas Song” and of course, “White Christmas.” Christmas Memories Really Are Made of This! This show is guaranteed to bring back magical festive memories and set the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! About the Rat Pack Website | Video A MUST-SEE SHOW! Boy bands come and go, some leave a great impression, and others become a part of history and die out together with the generations that listened to them. However, there are groups or real men, singing and performing, but not in the modern ages. Back in the ’60s there was a group of entertainers called Rat Pack. That wasn’t, of course, the name they chose to be called, but the one given by press and general public. The Rat Pack is mostly known for their movies and live performances in casinos all over US, but particularly in Las Vegas.Although they only brought out albums, or rather collections, of songs in the 2000s, some of which they sung as a group, earlier they only did music separately. Still people refer to it as Rat Pack music and songs, mostly because they were so popular, so that only Frank Sinatra had an image for himself outside the group. There are even thousands of Rat Pack impersonators all over the world, and they take it to a whole new level with all of their jokes and the modern adaptation of what they were doing in the ’60s.Some of the best songs that are known as Rat Pack music were made by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. The songs ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ by Dean Martin and ‘Strangers in the Night’ by Frank Sinatra are the most popular ones. But there are also ‘That’s Life’ and ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra and also ‘I’ve Gotta Be Me’ by Sammy Davis, Jr. The three of them were the only members of the Rat Pack to really do popular music that was not only good, but also commercially successful. If you want to listen to some of them today, you can purchase them online, or even order a CD or record copy of them.
Ultimate Diamond Band – Neil Diamond Tribute MATINEE
ENCORE Performance after Sold Out Shows Three Years in a Row! “Ultimate Diamond” is a high-energy band that pays tribute to the iconic music of Neil Diamond. “Ultimate Diamond” is a high energy band based out of Delaware that pays tribute to the iconic music of Neil Diamond. The fun and interactive show reflects the band’s deep friendship with each other and their absolute joy for performing live. There is no “impersonating” going on at an “Ultimate Diamond” show. However, lead singer and Delaware Rock n Roll Society Hall of Famer Sol Knopf captures the essence of Neil’s voice with uncanny similarity. The band is as talented as they come and the show emotes laughter, joy and tears…all leading to an experience you will never forget. We hope you will join us for this wonderful celebration of Neil Diamond’s music About Sol Knopf Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram Sol Knopf is an award-winning, American singer/songwriter and solo performer best known for his distinctive baritone voice and timeless original songs. His moving single “My Baby Girl” (co-written with Geri Smith) has been touching lives all over the world since it’s release in 2013. It has become one of the most requested, independently released, father/daughter dance songs at weddings across the USA and abroad. The YouTube video for “My Baby Girl” is currently on it’s way toward one million views. Produced by Grammy-nominated Jim Salamone, “My Baby Girl” is included on Sol’s CD “Sea Change” (2013).
Raise Your Hands CT – A Tribute to Bon Jovi
In the tradition of one of the greatest American rock bands of all time… Rocking the songs of Bon Jovi you know and love! About Raise Your Hands CT Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube RAISE YOUR HANDS is the definitive Bon Jovi tribute act, faithfully representing the music, energy & spirit of the original! RYH formed in 2018, the same year BON JOVI was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Covering both the hits and deep catalog tracks, this 5-piece professional band has quickly become one of the Northeast’s top tribute acts.
The Reagan Years – The East Coast’s Original 80s Tribute Band
The East Coast’s Original 80s tribute band. The Reagan Years pioneered the 80’s multi-genre tribute. About The Reagan Years Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube The Reagan Years is the East Coast’s Original 80’s tribute band. Talented musicians performing 80’s Pop, 80’s Rock, 80’s New Wave and 80’s Heavy Metal greatest hits of the M-TV Era. Every song was a massive hit and you will sing along to every song! Formed in 1996, The Reagan Years has delighted hundreds of sold out crowds throughout the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia and DC area. The groups has also performed corporate events as far away as Hawaii along with foreign countries such as Germany, Spain, Mexico, Jamaica and Republic of Panama. The Reagan Years is the life of the party! The Reagan Years is an amazing 1980s tribute band that plays your favorite 1980s hits!
The Avalons: Rock & Roll Oldies Sensation
Through music, comedy and crazy antics, the audience will be swept away on a memorable journey through the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s. It’s fun entertainment the whole family can enjoy. About the Avalons Website | Facebook | YouTube The Avalons (formerly Sh-Boom) had its birth in 1987 when two fellow broadcasters at an oldies station had a conversation about a show they had promoted the night before. They compared notes about the bands, plays, and stage shows they had been involved in through the years and decided they could produce a great show. And 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll was one of their passions. They met a local musician who produced custom show tracks for singers and theatre groups. The track music could create the sound of the original artists and provide the full orchestral sound associated with many of the hits of the 50’s and 60’s with a quality far superior to the usual karaoke or performance tracks. They decided that they wanted to be a show with all the entertainment elements…costumes, choreography, audience participation and wacky humor, instead of just another band that played oldies. Two additional members were added to help recreate all the great sounds of the great oldies artists. A wacky comedy style evolved along with the music…and their great 4 part harmonies were complemented with one zany bit after another.
Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz
Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring nationally solo and also with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. About: Christine Havrilla Website | Youtube | Facebook Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring solo and also with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing and looping.What’s Up Magazine exclaims, “Christine breaks out the gasoline and sets fire to the typical Roots/Folk genre with blazing guitars.” Ed Kiggins of inD Round raves, “Christine is one of the hardest working women in music. With her child prodigy-come-of-age guitar virtuosity, a supremely passionate and emotive voice, and an arsenal of wonder songs that have endeared her to a loving and devoted audience, she is in a class all of her own…we simply call her brilliant!” 2020 brought the difficulty of Covid and a cancer diagnosis, but, Christine pressed on with many virtual opportunities which included WHYY picking up the band’s quarantine video of “Desire” for their House Concert Series 2020 while WXPN’s The Key (August 2020) raved about the same video saying, “The song is a jagged rocker reminiscent of Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt!”
Miss Richfield 1981 “Bad Advice”
“Good advice is always annoying”, says Miss Richfield. “But bad advice never is!”So join Miss R as she unpacks a healthy heap of advice that promises to leave you entertained &maybe just a little annoyed! About Miss Richfield 1981 Website | Facebook Dedicating her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown of Richfield Minnesota (“where butter is a spice and gravy is a beverage”), Miss Richfield 1981 is a drag legend. This Midwestern maven wins over theater audiences with an interactive format that combines homespun warmth and edgy improv, leaving audiences in hystericsHer live performances have received critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss Richfield 1981 “the must-see act in Provincetown.” and Twincities.com noting “in these divided times, Miss R is tonic—and gin—for the soul”. In addition to selling out venues each year in top markets throughout the United States, Miss Richfield is the best-selling act each summer in Provincetown, MA filling the Pilgrim House five nights a week, and continues to be a headline act with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Additionally, she has hosted corporate events for companies including Amazon, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Bank of America.During the pandemic, Miss Richfield created the popular online franchise “Bingo Bonanza”. This weekly live show gives the audience the opportunity to play interactive bingo games at home using a proprietary platform, while providing comic relief and community during difficult times.Miss Richfield’s national appeal includes riotous appearances on “Today” on NBC, “Cake Boss” on TLC, “Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo, and as part of the cast of “Talk Show The Game Show” on TruTV. Additionally, she serves as a spokesperson for Orbitz, and is a brand ambassador for Visit Philadelphia. Miss Richfield hosts events and donates to numerous LGBT charity events locally in Minneapolis and Provincetown including JustUs Health, Helping Our Women, and OutFront Minnesota, as well as national organizations including Planned Parenthood and Human Rights Campaign. She also serves as the annual host of Family Pride for NYC Pride.