Cascades Virtual Band
2021 NYE Videos & Photos, and 2008-2021, at bottom of page
CLICK HERE for past engagements CLICK HERE to read where band started
The band has multiple four hour dance arrangements. A standard dance
music mix for everyone.
And a sweetheart dance mix for lovers or dates like a Valentine's Day Dance.
CLICK HERE for best request list. Email any requests to John@Piccolo.US
Bing Crosby.pdf Country.pdf
Dean Martin.pdf
Eieverly Brothers.pdf
Elvis Presley.pdf
Fleetwood Mac.pdf
Frank Sinatra.pdf
Glen Miller.pdf
Gunter Noris.pdf
Ink Spots.pdf
Johnny Mathis.pdf
Maximillian Kraft.pdf
Mills Brothers.pdf
Nat King Cole.pdf
Neil Diamond.pdf
Neil Sedaka.pdf
Perry Como.pdf
Pete Fountain.pdf
Ray Charles.pdf
Rock and Roll.pdf
Rod Stewart.pdf
The Beach Boys.pdf
Willie Nelson.pdf
70s and 80s Rock.pdf
Where It Started
After
WW II, with disappearing big bands, and the arrival of the Juke Box, we started
dancing to records stored in the juke box. That was the focal point for our
dancing. When the portable record players came into being, with it's stack of
records, it became the focal point for our dances. And now a virtual band.
h animated
lights tuned to the beat. The reflecting mirror ball is an added treat. Volume
is controlled to allow communication between aThe Cascades Virtual Band CVB combines the two focal points. It looks like a
band and plays hours of recorded music. In the case of the CVB the music played
is a collection of all the requests made at previous dances. Basically 40's to
90's and few line dances. It is a focal point witttendees not seated near the band.
The CVB plays music in sets. A set starts with a slow mushy number, a
faster number, and a faster yet number like swing, a Latin number, rock
numbers, and finally a line dance. The line dance is announced to give the
participants time to assemble. Then on to the next set. All the selections
are drawn from the list of requests from all our previous dances.
Emails and personal comments have shown this to be something for
everyone. Requests are always accepted and played from a 15 hour file of popular
music consisting of 303 popular dance songs or 1,570 songs from a Juke-Box
selection file. What
is the difference between the CVB and the usual DJ?
First let's list the different types of DJ's
1. The
DJ's I see in todays nightclubs play songs from vinyl or a computer file. If
there are vocals they are part of the vinyl or computer file.
2. The live on stage DJ's are usually two people, a singer and
accompaniment, playing instrumental music from a computer file and singing
along.
3. The live on stage single DJ, may sing while playing a computer
instrumental file.
The CVB
1.
Is close to type 1. above. The band plays recorded
music, some have vocals.
2. The selections are played in a strict sequence so that there is
something for everyone.
3. The faux band is a focal point with lights flashing in time with the
music and a mirror ball for effect.
4. The sound is controlled so that verbal communication is possible away
from the band.
5. This is one of the ways Maria and I give back to the community. There
is no charge for our service.
Past engagements:
* The CVB has DJ'd at
Cascades Community's New Years Eve celebrations.
* Golden Seniors Club pizza dances
* Activity Director sponsored community dances
Favorite NYE 2019 Clips
Favorite Photos
NYE 2021
Plus Videos
NYE 2019
NYE 2012
NYE 2013
NYE 2015
NOV 2014
NOV 2015
www.NIAFVirtualBand.com
