That is what you get when you hire one of our groups. We have music groups for all occasions ranging from a single performer right up to a small classical orchestra and everything in between. Our performers are dedicated to making your function a huge success based on the integrity that Vince has displayed throughout his musical career. THE VINCE BILARDO ORCHESTRAS Let us create that perfect ambience for your function. The Vince Bilardo Big Band Thirteen to eighteen pieces play the Big Band, Broadway and Hollywood hits through the years. Great dinner/dance music or terrific concert presentations. Nightlife Orchestra A small big band (7, 8, or 9 pieces) play the all of the repertoire of the big bands plus some 50's and 60's Rock 'n Roll. May include male or female vocalist. A versatile group that can perform for limited budgets. Vince Bilardo & Friends Three to seven pieces pIay for cocktail parties, wedding receptions, silent auctions, grand openings, and special theme parties, ice cream socials, tailgate parties and golf outings. A strolling group. These groups play a wide range of music including contemporary hits and specializing in client's requests. The Royal Jazz Band Happy toe-tapping Dixieland music great for pre-meeting kick-offs, award banquets, receptions and ice cream socials. Strolling Musicians Violinists, guitarists, accordionists, bassists, flautists and vocalists stroll table to table among your guests, playing their special requests. Classical Ensembles Duos, trios, quartets and chamber orchestras play the music of great composers. Rock / Top 40 Bands We contract the area's best contemporary groups. International Ensembles A German band for Oktoberfest, a Mariachi band for Mexican night, an Irish band for St. Patrick's Day, a Hawaiian band and dancers for a luau. Israeli, French, Italian or Carribean groups also available. Country and Bluegrass Bands Let the fiddle heat up your affair with some stompm' bluegrass or country tunes. Jazz Combos Dixieland, Easy Listening, K.C. Style, and Modern Jazz. We draw on some of Kansas City's living legends to help you enjoy our city's great jazz heritage. SHOWS We have produced opening ceremonies, daily activities and closing extravaganzas for major conventions around the country. Local, regional and national 'name' acts are available for banquets, meetings and convention dates. We are the professionals that other leading entertainment agencies call upon to accompany their show productions. TESTIMONIALS "... When I was asked about music for the evening, I thought, who else but Vince Bilardo. Who could better represent Kansas City. I have had the good fortune to hear you on several occasions, and knew that you were just what we were looking for. You certainly did a wonderful performance for us. Those that I spoke with felt that the music was the finest we have heard. Thanks again for your contribution to this most important event." - John I. Haynes Vice-president American College of Dentists. "... the mix of the groups fit each event so very well, but the big band sound on Tuesday evening was fantastic. I think the compliments by MARVIN HAMLISCH said it all." - Joyce Hurt, FARMLAND INDUSTRIES "... music your orchestra provided during our cocktail hour and dinner added greatly in rounding out our evening's entertainment which culminated with the performance of the KINGSTON TRIO." - James L. Patton, BLACK & VEATCH "... your preparation, communications, and performance were in the best traditions of quality and professionalism. You really outdid yourself, however, in booking BRENDA BYERS for our show." - E.S. Pierce, SHELL OIL COMPANY A PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS ... American Academy of Family Physicians American College of Dentists American Water Works Black & Veatch Farmland Industries Fleming Foods Grenier & Moore Productions Hallmark Cards Maytag McDonalds Missouri Bankers Assn. Missouri Restaurant Assn. National Tour Assn. Ray Bloch Productions Shell Oil Company Tupperware, IntI. Westin International Hotels