KEBD PRESS KIT -JUNE 2012

KINGEDWARDANDTHEBDSBAND.COM
PRESS KIT
King Edward and the BD’s Band have become known as one of Richmond, Virginia’s premier party
bands, not just by playing the music you want to hear and dance to, but also by keeping the crowd
involved. The BD’s are sure to bring excitement and surprises to any event. Bring success to your festival,
party, or special occasion by letting the BD’s entertain your guests or clients and give them a time they will
not soon forget.
Contact Information
WebSite: http://www.kingedwardandthebdsband.com
Email: info@kingedwardandthebdsband.com
Manager: Karen Cecchi
Phone: (804) 426-2172
Contents
Contact Info
1
Song List
2-3
FAQ
4
Weddings
5
Client Info
6-7
History
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Song List
39-21-40 Shape
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
At Last
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
Blue Suede Shoes
Beg Me
Boney Maroney
Boogie Shoes
Brick House
Bring It On Home
Brown Eyed Girl
Build Me Up Butter Cup
Can’t Help Myself
Chain of Fools
Cruisin’
Domino
Get Ready
Give Me Just A Little More Time
Givin’ It Up For Your Love Going To The Beach
Gonna Move Across The River
Good Man, Good Woman
Half-Café Decaf
Hey, Baby
Hey, Bartender
Higher And Higher
Hold Back The Night
Holiday
I Feel Good
I Just Want To Make Love To You
I’ve Been Hurt
I Will Survive
I Will Always Love You
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t
It’s Allright
I’m A Good Woman
I’m Your Puppet
In The Mood
Johnny B. Goode
Knock On Wood
Last Dance
Le Freak
Margaritaville
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The Showmen The Temptations
Etta James
The Tams
Elvis Presley
Chuck Jackson Sha Na Na
K. C. & the Sunshine Band
The Commondores
Sam Cooke
Van Morrison
The Foundations
The Four Tops
Aretha Franklin
Smokey Robinson
Van Morrison
The Temptations
The Temptations
Delbert McClinton
King Edward & the B.D.’s
Bill Pinkney & the Drifters
Bonnie Rait & Delbert McClinton
Debbie Davies
Bruce Channel
The Blues Brothers
Jackie Wilson
The Trammps
Madonna
James Brown
Etta James
Bill Deal & the Rhondell’s
Gloria Gaynor
Whitney Houston
Louie Jordan
J. J. Jackson
Barbara Lynn
James & Bobby Purify
Glen Miller
Chuck Berry
Eddie Floyd
Donna Summer
Chic
Jimmy Buffet
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Song List
May I
Meet Me w/ Your Black Drawers On
Moon Dance
Mr. Pittful
Mustang Sally
My Girl
New York, New York
Ocean Blvd.
Ooh Baby Baby
Only You
Party Time Man
Proud Mary
Rock Around The Clock
Shaky Ground
She’s Some Kind of Wonderful
Shout
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Soul Man
Suspicious Minds
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Believer
Tell Daddy
The Wonder Of You
Under The Boardwalk
Vehicle
Volcano
Wagon Wheel
What Kind of Fool
When Something Is Wrong w/ My Baby
Whodunit
Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On
With This Ring
Wonderful Tonight
Bill Deal & the Rhondells
Professors Blues Review
Van Morrison
Otis Redding
Wilson Pickett
The Temptations
Liza Minnelli
Band Of Oz
Linda Ronstadt
The Platters
The Futures
Ike & Tina Turner
Bill Haley & the Comets
Delbert McClinton
Huey Lewis & the News
The Isley’s
tevie Wonder
Sam & Dave
Elvis Presley
Neil Diamond
T. Graham Brown
Clarence Carter
Elvis Presley
Bill Pinkney & the Drifters
Ides of March
Jimmy Buffet
Old Crow Medicine Show
Bill Deal & the Rhondells
Linda Ronstadt
Tavares
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Platters
Eric Clapton
Don’t see a tune listed that you’d like us to play at your event?
No problem! The BD’s are happy to add requested
songs in order to make your special occasion even more memorable. All we ask is that you let us know in
advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOW CAN I CONTACT K.E.B.D.’S?
Call (804) 426-2172 or email
info@kingedwardandthebdsband.com
No, we work very hard to give you the very best
performance and sound quality of the group as a
whole. If your concern is a cost issue, please talk
to us about it first. Smaller groups don’t
HOW CAN I AUDITION THE BAND?
necessarily mean less cost for you. Let us give you
Come hear us at a live performance. That way you a quote. You might be surprised.
will know if we meet your criteria. It’s always a
good idea to let us know you will be attending
DO YOU USE PRE-RECORDED MUSIC IN
beforehand in case we have a schedule or time
YOUR PERFORMANCES?
change. Depending on your location and our
We have never used pre-recorded music in our
upcoming performances, we may be able to
performances and never will! What you hear is
provide you with a backstage V.I.P. pass in order to King Edward & the B.D.’s preserving great
get you free admission and a chance to meet the
American music LIVE!
BD’s. Please inquire!
CAN YOU ADD SONGS FOR MY EVENT IF
DO YOU HAVE A DEMO PACKAGE?
THEY ARE NOT ON YOUR SONG LIST?
Yes, we do have a demo package available. Please Yes, we are happy to try and add songs to suit your
request one if you are unable to attend a live
needs. We only ask that you let us know in
performance.
advance.
WHAT IF YOU ARE ALREADY BOOKED ON
THE DATE OF MY EVENT?
Please contact us even if our online calendar
indicates we are booked on the date of your event.
We may sometimes be able to reschedule certain
venues, but there is no guarantee.
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE A SOUND
COMPANY FOR MY EVENT?
We are equipped to perform in almost any setting,
inside or out, large or small. However, we don’t
object if your group or organization chooses to use
a sound company for the event.
WHAT IS THE FEE TO HIRE THE BAND?
Our quotes vary depending on location and date.
Once you have contacted us with the information
regarding your event, we will provide you with a
quote, usually within 48 hours.
DOES THE BAND PLAY ANY DAY OF THE
WEEK?
We mainly perform on weekends. Under certain
circumstances, we may be able to book a
performance on a weeknight with advance notice.
IS THE FEE FOR THE BAND REDUCED IF I
ONLY NEED YOU FOR LESS THAN 3-4
HOURS?
No, it takes as much time and manpower to
perform a 3-4 hour performance as it does a 1-2
hour performance.
DO YOU ALLOW FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR
PERFORMANCE TIMES?
Yes! We realize that your wedding reception,
anniversary, or other special event may require
specific breaks or starting & stopping times. We’re
happy to work with you to make your event a
special and memorable occasion! Also, you are
welcome to use our PA system to make
announcements or presentations that may be
needed during your event.
DOES THE BAND PERFORM AS A SUBGROUP OF ITSELF?
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Weddings
Are you looking for a band to entertain at your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner? The BD’s have a
long-standing reputation for providing crowd-pleasing entertainment with just the right balance of
background dinner music and foot-stomping dance tunes... all tailored to your event’s specific
requirements. The band is also happy to add songs you request in advance in order to make your special
occasion even more memorable.
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What do our clients say about us?
”Fun right from the first song to the last, incredible stage presence and energy”.
“Involves the crowd”. “Guests can’t stop talking about how much fun they had and are
still talking about it long after the event is over”. “Loved the music”! “We danced all
night long”! “Great people to work with”! “We want you back”!
With over four decades of performing for festivals, public and private events,
weddings and corporate events, the BD’s have what you want to make your event a
memorable one. With a variety of your favorite Carolina Beach, Oldies, Soul,
Motown, Rock n Roll and Disco genre’s, everyone at your event will love what they
hear and what they hear will be “LIVE” never pre-recorded, Yes folks, some groups do
it. With us you get the real deal!
Why book with us? First and foremost, your budget. We are self-booked; therefore,
the cost of booking King Edward & the BD’s Band is not inflated. When you use a
booking agency, you are paying not only for the band, but paying for the agency as
well. We work hard with our clients to give them the best price in meeting their
budget requirements.
We are on board with you from the very start of your event until the end. It becomes
as personal to us as it is to you. Our dedication to you ensures that your event will be
a huge success no matter what type or size of the event.
Need a special song for your event? No problem. Just let us know your request ahead
of time and we will be more than happy to perform your request.
So stop looking, we are ready to be your source of musical entertainment!
Become a part of music history and join our B.D.’s family!
King Edward & the BD’s Band
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Client List
Country Clubs
Commonwealth Country Club – VA
Petersburg Country Club –VA
Meadowbrook Country Club – VA
Millwood Country Club – VA
Westwood Country Club – VA
Tuckahoe Women’s Club - VA
Organizations
ACCA Temple – RVA
American Heart Association
Autism Walk/Run – Innsbrook Pavilion - RVA
Boy Scouts of America – RVA
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of VA
Governor’s Inauguration Ball – RVA
International Jaycees Convention – VA
Lake Chesdin Gulf Club - VA
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) – RVA
Richmond East Lodge – Loyal Order of the Moose - VA
Tuckahoe Village West Recreation Association – VA
Outdoor Concerts and Festivals
Appomattox Friday Cheerz – VA
Ashland Street Party – VA
Bush Park Camp Resort – Deltaville,VA
Dogwood Dell Summer Concert Series – RVA
Finders Fifteen Annual Event – VA
Friday Cheers – RVA
Ingleside Plantation Winery Summer Concert Series- VA
Mattoponni Madness Annual Event – VA
Midlothian Food Festival – VA
Old Town Civic Center Summer Concert Series – Petersburg, VA
Pirates Cove Big Eye Tuna Fishing Tournament – Manteo, NC
Pork Festival – VA
Rescue Me Beach Music Festival – VA (creator and producer)
Richmond Jaycee’s Beach Music Festival - RVA
Savannah Joe’s Summer Concert Series – VA
Shellfield Beach Events
Shuck N Pull Festival – VA
Urbanna Oyster Festival – VA
Venues
Celebrations - VA
Charlie’s Tiki Bar – White Stone, VA
Daddio’s Grille & Pub - RVA
Midway Lounge – VA
Pirate’s Cove Beach Club – Myrtle Beach, SC
Sandbar Beach Club – NC
Shenanigans Eatery & Pub – RVA
Spanish Galleon – Myrtle Bch, SC
Sunset Grille – Deltaville, VA
Other performance locations
Marriott – Annual Party of the First Part Christmas event – RVA
The Renaissance – RVA
The Omni Hotel – RVA
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(list revised 02/2013
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BD’s History
King Edward & the BD's Band, one of
Richmond, Virginia's favorite bands of the late
‘60's, reunited in the mid ‘80's, and still prove
to be one of the more popular choices for great
music and entertainment. Those of you who remember the BD’s number
three regional hit “Beg Me” in the 60’s, along
with their other great recordings “I Do,”
“MTYLTT,” and “Working For My Baby,”
will be pleased to know that they continued to
record great music over the years. In the ‘80’s
they recorded an original song, “Going to the
Beach,” and a remake of an original song,
“They Say the Girl Is Crazy.” are dedicated to keeping the great music of the
past alive and well with the utmost
professionalism. “The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music,” a
book written by Greg Haynes of Atlanta,
Georgia, and released in 2006, tells the stories
and remembrances of a Southern Music Genre
and its bands of the 1960’s. The BD’s are one
of the groups featured in the book. The BD’s
memorabilia was also featured in “The Heeey
Baby Days of Beach Music” special exhibit in
the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon,
Georgia.
The BD’s performed with and backed many
Today, after four decades, they continue to
national and regional acts over the years such
produce new recordings of classic old songs. as The Showmen, Chuck Berry, and Rufus
King Edward’s latest releases of “Is You Is Or Thomas. They have also shared the stage with
Is You Ain’t My Baby,” and “Meet Me With
The Platters, The Drifters, The Embers, The
Your Black Drawers On,” are being enjoyed by Band of Oz, The Catalinas and Delbert
music fans here and abroad. King Edward and McClinton, just to name a few.
the BD’s are true to their music heritage, and
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