Music, Bands, DJs . . .

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BANDS, BANDS, BANDS. With Mike Edwards himself as the Bandleader & emcee, we guarantee he will create and amuse your guest with song & bouts of comedy! He is just about, the original, Mr. Entertainment you are looking for to entertain at your next event! Our musicians are some of the finest to be found from Philadelphia & South Jersey!

DJ’s

DJ’s with Pizzazz. Our DJ’s not only can provide music to create the atmosphere but they get your guest dancing with the little or BIG extras such as hats, glasses, toys, inflatable instruments & of course the leis!
Our D.J. Packages not only provide music but they can include some or all of the following add on’s:
Bubble, Confetti, or Fog Machines, Karaoke DJ Services, Party Motivators, Dancers, Staging & the ultimate in Light & Sound Equipment. We also offer Video Packages and Video Montage & Editing Services.

Here are the finest bands you will hear through Edwards Entrertainment!

		Mike Edwards and Friends Jazz / Classic Rock / Blues / Country / Dance Music Mike Edwards, Drummer, Percusionist, received roots in music in the 70's playing country western with the Dick Graham Show. Now playing all styles of music from Jazz and Blues to Caribbean and rock. Drummer Mike Edwards brings Philly and New York's best jazz musicians to your community concert, club, restaurant, corporate event and private party! Check our calendar to see when you can us in a public venue! We also, can be seen at many local community concerts, such as the Cape May, New Jersey & Lewis, Delaware Ferries and many other restaurants & clubs. Come join Mike& Friends in the fun at JG Cooks in Pitman NJ every Thursday evening.
		James 'Thunderbird' Ford - Blues Band Philadelphia blues legend James 'Thunderbird' Ford brings his new band brings his band up front featuring South Philly's vocalist and harmonica sensation Mark Polito! They are always a hit in clubs, and now they are available for corporate events and private parties Edwards Entertainment!
		The Budesa Brothers - Jazz / Rock / Dance Music There is no greater reward in life equal to the joy in sharing an intimate musical moment with an audience. The healing power of music supersedes all racial, political and cultural boundaries. It remains our sincere goal to help instill a spirit of inspiration and peace to all who might listen to our music! Equal to the joy in sharing an intimate musical moment with an audience. Playing the the jazz stylings of Dave Brubeck, Wes Montgomery. or Charlie Parker. For weddings and parties The Budesa brothers rock for you with the music of the Stones, Aerosmith or Steely Dan. Rob and Rich Budesa and the band do it all! They will make your corporate event, wedding, or banquet a huge success! They also have a great jazz CD and a new DVD out too! Call Edwards Entertainment and book this dynamic duo now!!
		Swingin' Phillbillies - Bluegrass / Country Clap your hands and get out your dancing shoes and listen to the unique stylings of SP's Bluegrass, country and more!
		The Mike Edwards' Island Breeze Band Caribbean Music Sway to the sounds of reggae and hear the tropical caribbean come to life for your outdoor or indoor event year round!! We will give you everything from the sounds of steel drums to the fun sounds of Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and more. The music of the Caribbean is a diverse grouping of musical genres. They are each syntheses of African, European, Indian and native influences. Some of the styles to gain wide popularity outside of the Caribbean include reggae, zouk, salsa and calypso. Caribbean and central America music. Hear the sounds of the steel drums, drums, bass, guitar, percussion and vocals. This band was a HIT at the 2007 company picnic of the Philadelphia 76ers. The sounds of reggae and the Caribbean come to life for your outdoor or indoor event year round!! We will give you evertthing from the sound of steel drums to the fun sounds of Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and more.
		Hot Club of Philly - Gypsy Jazz This Hot Club has nothing to do with punk rock, South Street or David Carroll. Nope. Far from it. Instead, The Hot Club of Philadelphia is all about that potent Gypsy jazz patented by Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stephane Grappelli in the 1930s. With only the use of his fret hand's first and second fingers, Reinhardt and his buddy Grappelli turned the cabarets and cafes of Europe on their frappe with a "sweet and lowdown" sound that was rhythmically ferocious, mind-blowingly fast and melodically precocious. Reinhardt/Grapelli's Hot Club of France—was the height of continental elegance. Philly's Hot Club picks up where that one left off. "This music is jazz for people that don't necessarily like jazz," says guitarist Barry Warren of his band. "It's fast and unpretentious and swings like mad with a touch of Gypsy fire." Along with ace Django-mates Mark Campiglia (fiddle/vocals), Rich Yescalis (rhythm guitar) and Jim Stager (stand-up bass), Warhoftig's been doing this band for three years, rapidly flailing and strumming his guitar like it owed him money, in dedication to the memory of Reinhardt and Grappelli. "We're dedicated to keeping this music alive, and to expanding the fan base for Gypsy jazz," says Warhoftig. "But in reality, we play this for the sheer joy of it." It shows. In the spirit of Reinhardt, the five-member band plays each show like it’s their last, and gives their energized audiences a glimpse into the Parisian night club life of the late 1930s. Call Edwards Entertainment and book them at your event!
		Tomato Can - Blues / Jazz Tomato Can is a four-piece blues/jazz band featuring 16-year-old guitarist Pat Kane (who's shared the stage with such acts as Johnny Neel and Derek Trucks), keyboardist Mark Bader, and Bassist Jon Pelkey, as well as recently added fourth member, drummer Bill Gardiner. The band's eclectic sound is a mixture of its influences, which include not only blues greats such as Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters, but also John Coltrane, the Band, and Tom Waits. InfluencesHowlin' Wolf, John Coltrane, BB King, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, The Band, Tom Waits, RL Burnside, Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra, Mike Bloomfield, John Scofield, Allman Brothers Band, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, etc.
		Rob Dickenson Band Classic Country / Folk / Blue Grass The Rob Dickenson Band can perform songs that are familiar to all ages. He revisits songs that are part of our American culture from artists such as Bill Monroe, the Carter Family and Johnny Cash. He can be accompanied by bass, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and washboard. The Rob Dickenson Band is a group of full time musicians who have left a string of debt across the nation. Armed with guitars, mandolin, dobro, bass, papoose, drums and vocals, they continue their lives of sing song storytelling without the embarassment of a day job. The band has played at every gin joint in the Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey area. They have played folk clubs from Club Passim to The Main Point. They have left audiences in stunned disbelief at store closings, bowling allies and picnics in villages from the Mississippi to the murky Atlantic Ocean.
		Good Foot - Dance Music Good Foot is an energetic dance band covering artists such as James Brown, Grace Jones, David Bowie and the Stones. There are 6 musicians who have an astounding amount of experience playing in the tri-state area. PLANNING A WEDDING? The band provides great dance music, your selected recorded music, a Master of Ceremonies and a full professional sound system for your special day. Band members are: Rob Dickenson - Lead vocals, guitar, percussion; Jim Littmann - Guitar, vocals; Mickey Rast - Bass, vocals; Chuck Whiteman - Saxophone, vocals; Dave Zipse - Keyboard & Doug Wolfe - Drums.
		Shenanigans - Traditional Irish Music The Shenanigans can provide an entire night of traditional Irish music covering the likes of the Clancy Brothers, the Chieftains and the Irish Rovers. The Band is: Rob Dickenson - Lead vocals, guitar, Jim Littmann - Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro, vocals & Mickey Rast - Bass, vocals.
		Summit Caribbean Band - Caribbean Music David Sherick and his band provide the best of caribbean music. His improvisational percussion stlye will have kids and their grown-ups stomping their feet throughout the evening.
		Dr Phil & the Heart Attacks - Hard Rock & Blues Not that Dr. Phil! - Phil Rello and his band of Hard Rockers will play the night away with the sounds of the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, and more hits fron the 60's, 70's & the 80's.
		Randy Lippincott Band - Blues Band Randy Lippincott is a well-respected musician having played with a wide range of players over many years. Best known as a bassist, Randy also plays guitar, sings and is an accomplished songwriter. Based in the Philadelphia, PA area, Randy may be seen with his band in many of the area's fine blues venues. Randy's bio tells the story of a lover of the blues and apprentice to many legendary blues performers who is now passing along the tradition to the players of today. His discography reads like a Who's Who of the blues and demonstrates his vast experience on the road and in the studio.
		Sammy Jones & the Soul Patrol - Soul / Motown R & B Listen to Motown & Rythmn & Blues. Sing, clap & dance to the sounds of the Four Tops, the Temptations, the smmoth sounds of Barry White and rock with Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power & the Neville Brothers.
		Don Evans - Blues Don Evans, guitarist, vocalist and recording engineer, has settled in the Philly area and is currently playing with Dirk Hamilton, Carol Moog, the Blues Mercenaries, Big Leroy Foster and many others. Formerly with Eric Burdon, Billy Joel and a list of performers that reads like a who's who of rock,his eclectic career has taken him many places musically, but he is now back playing the blues which inspired him to begin with.
		Pete Taney Single Irish Performer / Juggernaut String Band Peter and the rest of the Juggernaut String Band has a growing international reputation in the field of music therapy, using technology to assist both children and adults with, for example, cerebral palsy, to access musical instruments; he has experimented extensively with the African and Afro-American roots of jug band music -- see the Juggernaut String Band CD Appalachian Ju-Ju, and the Juggernaut String Band appeared on the main stage at The Philadelphia Folk Festival. And for our Irish Friends get the Luck of the Irish in you and dance it out of you with the sounds of Pete on St Patty's Day.
		Alex Meixner - One Man German Band Performer The bands I play with have a wide range of characters. I'm also always looking to jam with or add more players to the pool. Influences I have had from jazz to polkas, ethnic folk music from around the world to pop, classical, rock, country and just about anything in between... Some of my current favorites include: Don Lipovac, Esteban, Steve Jordan, "Pan Jozef" Joe Oberaitis, Randy Brecker, Johnny Cash, Los Lobos, GlobalKryner, Sandy Lopicic Orkestar- "Border Confusion", Frank Sinatra, Lee Morgan, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Ozomatli- "Live at the Filmore", Stevie Wonder, Steve Meisner, Caecilie Norby and my Dad's "Music of Al Meixner Volume 2".
		Mark Gandy & the Whiskey River Band - Country Music LITO Music Group artist Mark Gandy is a Delaware-based singer, songwriter, and performer of original country music. His band, Whiskey River, is currently performing throughout the North Eastern United States. Mark's latest album, Honky Tonk Hero, features current Whiskey River Band members Dave Walker on Drums, Chuck Amidon on guitar and harmonica, and Ira Sherman on bass and backing vocals. Mark is honored that Nashville session player and Grand Ole Opry performer Travis Wetzel makes a guest appearance on the album playing fiddle and mandolin. After the album's debut, Mark added acoustic guitar player Scott Dinolfi to the band. Most recently Mark's Honky Tonk Hero record has been in regular rotation on European Country radio in over 50 countries over seas and has charted as high as the top 20. It is also being played in 25 country music markets in the U.S. A recent highlight in Mark's career was receiving a 2nd round entry to the 2005 Grammy Ballot for new country artist of the year. Mark sent the 2nd 1/2 of 2005 on tour with The Outlaws, southern rock legends of the 70's and 80's, performing at such venues as the historic Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA, The Showboat House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ, and The Free Bird Cafe in Jacksonville, FL. January 28th, 2006 Mark kicked off his Kmart "Meet and Great Tour" which featured in store performances in over 600 Kmart stores nationwide in 2006. Kmart has taken Mark "under their wings" and are selling his albums in all of their retail centers. Look for future tour dates from Mark and his "Whiskey River Band" and listen for his 1st single "Honky Tonk Hero" on country radio all over the USA.
		Bobby Mansure & the Mummertime Band Philadelphia Eagles Pep Band Bobby Mansure, of the Eagles Pep Band, has this to say: One who is from here and whom has lived through our Plights, our Fights and our victory Flights ….a weathered warrior for their beloved city. They are our Brothers, our Sisters….our Philadelphia. And simply put, We are the band of the Eagle fan! It's a Philly thing. The best fans in the world deserve a band that matches their enthusiasm. And at the center of that passion is the most widely recognized band in the Delaware Valley... The Eagles Pep Band. Entering into their 12th season with the team, the Pep Band has energized Philly fans while bringing back the "Fight Song" to the games where it belongs. Now you can bring that level of "NFL Game time Excitement" and plug it right into your next special event with a live performance by the band that ignites 68,000 strong every home game!! Band members are: Bruce Mulford, Bass Player, Erial, NJ. Influences Aerosmith. Favorite Eagles Memory: NFC Championship Game; Tony “Skull” DiMeo, Banjo/Gibson Les Paul Guitar; Brian Saunders, Sax, Somerdale NJ, Analog/Digital State 24 track recording studio. “SaxTrax”, Favorite Eagles Moment: Superbowl rally at Jackson Square in Jacksonville, Fl. , “The most intense fans I’ve ever seen!” and finally Bobby Mansure on Sax / On air guy, Worked/performed Walt Disney World & Universal Studios from 89’ to 94, Memorable Eagles Moment: Being the first person in 24 years to speak on behalf of the Eagles in there Superbowl Pep Rally the night before the game.
		Rubber Soul - A Beatles Tribute Band A local Beatles tribute band, playing the gamut from the beatles early years "Strawberry Fields" & the "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" to music from the "White Album," "Abbey Road," and "Let It Be."
		Tri County Symphonic Band (TCB) A Full 40 piece Symphony Orchestra playing in concert Halls and in communities from throughout the South Jersey tri county area of Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington counties. They also do summer concert series at the Jersey shore as well. They specialize in everything from from big band. light classical, opera, to Sousa marches, broadway hits,and modern pop. Make it a ‘Pops’season night with TCB and will Take Care of Business! . Call Edwards Entertainment and book them at your event!