The Michael Benson Band
Voted “Best Live Entertainment” in Seattle Bride magazine’s Best of 2008 poll.
The stellar
reputation of The Michael Benson Band has drawn widespread acclaim since 1975,
for consistently achieving successful parties night after night, year after
year. Our work ethic, flexibility, and authenticity in all musical styles
guarantees unforgettable events that exceed all expectations.
Our unequalled variety of sound is delivered with class, and attention to
gracious, personalized service. No other band creates for you our balance of
elegant cocktail and dining atmosphere, followed by our trademark 80-90 minute
non-stop segues of irresistible dance favorites. These range from Sinatra-era
swing and Big Band styles to rock, funk, soul, Motown, hip-hop, rap, disco,
reggae, calypso, and much more. This huge repertoire, even allows us to
specialize for a whole evening in one style alone, when called on to do so.
Musical accents on traditional ethnic occasions are available too, including
Jewish, Italian, Greek, and Norwegian songs, which add an impressive dimension
to the band. And when it comes to pacing, NO ONE ELSE captures a crowd and keeps
them going to the extent we do!
The record of the Michael Benson Band is clear in the testimonials of countless
thrilled clients, and on our references page. We welcome and encourage you to
take a moment to contact any of our listings. These satisfied clients, club
managers, catering directors, and service providers at Seattle's top venues
agree that no other band surpasses our level of experience, polish, and
professionalism. And yes, we do, undeniably, and without doubt, achieve a higher
level of success and work harder for our clients than anybody else you could
find. Guaranteed!
Group Sizes and Instrumentation
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Quintet Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Sax/Flute, Guitar, Vocals |
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Quartet Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Sax/Flute, Vocals |
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Trio Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Vocals |
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Soloist Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Vocal |
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The Michael Benson Band
Samples Of Our Music
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Standards & Big Band Era Up Tempo Swing: In The Mood Cheek To Cheek Pennsylvania 6-5000 Take The "A" Train Orange Colored Sky The Lady Is A Tramp I Got Rhythm Beyond The Sea Mack The Knife How High The Moon Fascinatin' Rhythm On The Street Where You Live On The Sunny Side of the St. I've Got You Under My Skin My Romance Kansas City The Calloway Boogie It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Jump Jive And Wail Polkas/Schottiches: Liechstensteiner Polka Beer Barrel Polka The Chicken Dance Schottiche
La Vie En Rose The Nearness Of You Skylark Stardust The Very Thought Of You Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man What A Wonderful World As Time Goes By San Francisco Body & Soul Over The Rainbow When I Fall In Love The Way You Look Tonight Non Dimenticar Teach Me Tonight Here's That Rainy Day Smoke Gets In Your Eyes When Sunny Gets Blue Georgia On My Mind Only Have Eyes For You Hawaiian Wedding Song Misty Starting Here Starting Now 60's: Pretty Woman Louie Louie La Bamba Mony Mony Shout! Do You Love Me? Twist And Shout A Hard Day's Night I Saw Her Standing There I Wanna Hold Your Hand Got To Get You Into My Life She Loves You Heard It Thru The Grapevine It's The Same Old Song Sugar Pie Honey Bunch My Girl Reach Out (I'll Be There) Surfin' USA Surfin' Safari Fun, Fun,Fun Jumpin' Jack Flash Honky Tonk Woman Get Off My Cloud Satisfaction Brown Sugar Born To Be Wild Purple Haze Fire Rhythm & Blues: Pride And Joy Crossfire Papa's Got A Brand New Bag I Feel Good (I Got You) Devil With The Blue Dress/ Good Golly Miss Molly Dancin' In The Street Respect Mustang Sally Soul Man Hold On I'm Comin' In The Midnight Hour Gimme Some Lovin' I'm A Man You Really Got Me Spooky Domino Wild Night Brown Eyed Girl Moondance Proud Mary Born On A Bayou Truckin' Bertha Reggae/Salsa/Calypso: Bamboleo La Bomba Caridad Is This Love? Three Little Birds One Love Stir It Up Baby I Love Your Way Here I Am Red Red Wine Rat In Mi Kitchen I Got You Babe Can't Help Falling In Love Contemporary/Fusion: Here To Stay Europa Forever In Love Going Home Hip Hug-Her I Wish Let's Stay Together Mercy Mercy Mercy Morning Dance Mr. Magic My Cherie Amor Natural Woman Real Compared To What Songbird Silhouette Ballads: A Nightingale Sang In Barkley Square As Time Goes By Autumn Leaves Body & Soul Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Georgia On My Mind Here's That Rainy Day In A Sentimental Mood Misty My Foolish Heart Old Folks Over The Rainbow Skylark Smile Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Someday My Prince Will Come |
Medium Swing/Fox Trot: They Can't Take That Away From Me It Had To Be You Unforgettable Love Is Here To Stay I Thought About You You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You New York, New York Call Me Irresponsible I Get A Kick Out Of You Come Fly With Me The Best Is Yet To Come Chicago, Chicago Satin Doll Let's Call The Whole Thing Off Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) Do Nothin' Til You Hear Don't Get Around Much Anymore Tuxedo Junction All The Things You Are String Of Pearls Anything Goes Alley Cat Volare Embraceable You On A Clear Day Sentimental Journey Gonna Sit Right Down Hello Dolly Paper Moon Fly Me To The Moon If You Knew Susie Honeysuckle Rose Bossa Novas: Desafinado One Note Samba The Girl From Ipanema Watch What Happens Like A Lover Black Orpheus Triste Corcovado Meditation Wave
Contemporary 50's: Rock Around The Clock School Days All Shook Up Hound Dog Jail House Rock Blue Suede Shoes Johnny B. Goode Rockin' Robin Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
70's: Play That Funky Music White Boy Night Fever That's The Way I Like It Get Down Tonight Boogie Shoes More Than A Woman Let's Groove September Y.M.C.A. We Are Family Brick House Crocodile Rock Volcano Fins Changes In Latitudes Mexico How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You Feelin' Alright Takin' Care Of Business Listen To The Music Long Train Running Don't Stop Peg Josie Dance The Night Away I Wish
Slow: Your Everything It's Your Love Come Away With Me At Last Let's Get It On When A Man Loves A Woman Your Body Is A Wonderland Wonderful Tonight I Knew I Loved You For The First Time I Will Be Here Valentine Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Love Is All Around Everything I Do I Do It For You Unchained Melody Have I Told You Lately I Love You? Crazy Love Into The Mystic Because You Loved Me So Amazing Love Will Keep Us Alive Someone Like You The Lady In Red Here and Now Fields Of Gold After All-Al Jarreau Wind Beneath My Wings All I Have All My Life We're In This Love Together Stand By Me The Greatest Love Of All You And I Always On My Mind Under The Boardwalk Donna Earth Angel You Send Me Let It Be Me Just The Way You Are Everything Must Change A Whiter Shade Of Pale You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Latin: Black Orpheus Blue Bossa Brazil Corcovado Desafinado Gentle Rain Girl From Ipanema Make Me A Memory Meditation Nica's Dream One Note Samba Summer Samba Shaker Song Triste Tristeza Watch What Happens Wave Love Is The Answer |
Waltzes: Always True Love Let Me Call You Sweetheart Laura's Theme (Dr. Zhivago) Moon River Edelweiss The Godfather Waltz That's Amore Come Back To Sorrento Try To Remember Could I Have This Dance Fascination The Anniversary Waltz The Skater's Waltz The Blue Danube My Favorite Things
Night & Day Miserlou Green Eyes Under The Boardwalk Kiss The Girl Begin The Beguine Spanish Eyes
Blue Moon Tea For Two Never On Sunday
Tequila! Under The Sea
Brazil Blue Bossa Tristeza
Hernando's Hideaway Tango 1 The Phantom Of The Opera
Country & Western: It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Forever Amen Friends In Low Places All My Ex'es Live In Texas I Cross My Heart Deep In The Heart Of Texas The Yellow Rose Of Texas Mamas Don't Let Your Baby's...... On The Road Again Good Hearted Woman Sweet Home Alabama Okie From Muskokee Your Cheatin' Heart The Gambler King Of The Road Margaritaville Help Me Make It Thru The Night Drivin' My Life Away Tennessee Waltz Tequila Sunrise Peaceful Easy Feelin' 80's, 90's, & 00's: My Humps Hot In Here Hey Ya Yeah! Where Is The Love? Lose Yourself Livin' On A Prayer How Do U Want It? Chumbawamba Get This Party Started Fly Oh What A Night Walk This Way I'm A Believer Smooth Real World Ants Marching What Would You Say All For You Walking On The Sun Kiss Love Shack Two Princes Little Miss Can't Be Wrong If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Heavy Cloud No Rain All I Want Uptown Girl What I Like About You Every Little Step Close To You You Shook Me All Night Long Back In Love Again Superfreak I've Had The Time Of My Life Start Me Up The Power Of Love Jump! Old Time Rock And Roll Caribbean Queen All Night Long Freedom 90 Celebration Billy Jean Beat It Ladies Night Jazz Collection Swing: A Foggy Day All The Things You Are Basin St. Blues Best Is Yet To Come The Birth Of The Blues Blue Monk Call Me Irresponsible Do Nothin' Til You Hear Don't Get Around Much Anymore Embraceable You Fascinatin' Rhythm Fly Me To The Moon I'm Gonna Sit Right Down Hi li li Hi lo Honeysuckle Rose How High The Moon I Get A Kick Out of you I Got Rhythm Impressions I Thought About You I've Got You Under My Skin Killer Joe Lady Is A Tramp The Very Thought Of You Let's Call The Whole Thing Off Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) Love Is Here To Stay Lullaby of Birdland Make Someone Happy My Romance Never Make Your Move To Soon On A Clear Day On Green Dolphin St. On The Street Where You Live |
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The Michael Benson Band References
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