The Establishment is a
big band based in Nashville
, and touring
all of Middle Tennessee for the last 30 years, this band has won
legions of loyal fans wherever they have appeared. The 20 piece,
tightly rehearsed ensemble, also features both a male and female
vocalist. The "Establishment" is a registered not-for-profit
corporation. The band's large repertoire, experience, and their
obvious delight in playing the music, make them the perfect choice
for virtually any function, - civic, corporate or a private gala.
The profit from it's appearances goes to promote young student music
programs such as the Blair School of Vanderbilt University, and the
W. O . Smith Community Music School.
Another
dance band in the Nashville area is the
Stardusters.
Based in Nashville, TN, this great 14-piece big band, formed in
1989, features many of Nashville's top Jazz Musicians. While the
orchestra specializes in the Big Band dance styles of the 30's, 40's
and 50's, their large repertoire includes music for most any
occasion, - small or large, private or public. Among their work, The
Stardusters have backed such vocal stars as Gail Farrell and Ron
Anderson from the Lawrence Welk show. If you are planning a dance,
wedding reception or any special event, call them now - they make
any event very special, and very successful, and importantly, they
are affordable. For Booking information, Contact:
Tel: (615) 714-8076, Bill Riggs or e-mail:
billriggs@earthlink.net
In the Cookeville area, between Nashville & Knoxville there is
The Big Band Sound led by
O.J Cummins.
On the concert
music side, there is the
Nashville Wind Ensemble
directed by
Dr. Steve Rhodes
at
Lipscomb University.
