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For booking information and rates, please e-mail Liz Tillinghast.
KUDOS:
There is simply not enough wonderful things I can say about the Shanghai Woolies!!!
No words could do their performance at my wedding justice! Their musical talent,
professionalism, personality, and their ability to read an audience is more
than anyone could ever ask for in hiring a band. I would hire them over and
over again! It was nothing but a privilege and honor to have them play for
our big day!
B. Payne
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Mel & Gav (and all the other Woolies),
Thank you so much for making our reception such a big hit. Our guests (of
all ages) remarked at how much they enjoyed the music. I’ve never seen
a dance floor at a wedding so crowded! I believe they could have danced all
night long. JP and I have loved your music for years. I’m so glad that
you were able to be a part of our big day. We’ll certainly have special
memories that will stay with us – always.
Love,
JP & Michelle Spampinato
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Mel,
Please pass my sincere gratitude to the Shanghai Woolies for playing at Concordia
University’s Library Learning Center Ground breaking Gala. This was
an extremely important event as it was our “coming out party”
to our high level donors. The Woolies were the icing on the cake in making
the event a huge success. You created just the right ambiance that we were
hoping to convey. In fact, one of our esteemed donors Isaac Regenstreif, former
CEO for Pacific Corp Foundation commented as he walked into the Gala “
The Shanghai Woolies…Wow they’re my favorite band. This event
is high class!” I also heard compliments about the music all night long
as well as weeks after the event. I look forward to having you play for us
again at other upcoming events and I would happily recommend you to anyone
needing pure talent to highlight their event. Thanks again!
With warm regards,
Trish
Trish Turchiarolo-Vanoni
Donor Relations, Event Manager
Concordia University Foundation
t 503-280-8150, 800-752-4736
2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211
www.cu-portland.edu
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The Shanghai Woolies is led by Gavin Bondy, the trumpet player for Pink Martini,
who designed it to be very flexible, and so, perfect for every conceivable
event.
Atmospheric dinner music features romantic versions of tunes like 'Mood Indigo'
and 'Black and Tan Fantasy.'
For ballroom dancing, we play swing music of the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie
Shaw, and Glenn Miller, and an occasional Charleston, waltz, and tango.
For a concert or club, we do a wide range of music from the very old to the
postmodern. We explore all levels of intensity, and choose it according to
the mood of the moment.
We have also been known to do a great classic rock tune or Motown favorite
now and then.
Even more remarkable, we are all classically trained players who can perform
pieces from Praetorius to Pachelbel, so if this would be perfect for the prelude,
the pasta, or the processional, we would be pleased to provide it.
As improbable as all this may sound, it is true, because Gavin has assembled
a rare group of gifted musicians who have each immersed himself/herself into
many different kinds of music. We are professionals who want to have some
fun and do something challenging, unique, practical and beautiful.
The Shanghai Woolies can provide everything needed for the show, including
sound reinforcement and lighting.
For booking information and rates, please e-mail Liz Tillinghast.