Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights
An excellent choice for even the most diverse of audience
Genre:
70's,
80's,
Beach,
Dance,
Jazz,
Motown
Location: Laurinburg, NC
About Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights:
Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights purpose is maximum entertainment! Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights achieve that goal through a combination of excellent song selection, lots of audience participation, expert musicianship, and a genuine love for what they do. These guys are obviously having a blast in their show and it is truly infectious. Any audience will find it nearly impossible not to enjoy them enjoying themselves.One of the first things you’ll notice at a Big Daddy Rhythm show is that there are a bunch of instruments on the stage for just six people. On Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights stage, you’ll find drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, trumpet, trombone, saxophones, and harmonica. All the members of the Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights sing and most of them play several instruments during the show. Most of the members have music degrees or extensive formal training.
Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights plays through a state-of-the-art PA system. Because of the quality of their equipment, Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights can go from a small private party to an outdoor festival without the slightest compromise in the sound…just right for any event, any venue.
Big Daddy Rhythm & the Heavyweights’ repertoire includes some of the most popular songs from a wide variety of genres. This makes them an excellent choice for even the most diverse audience. Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights covers classic soul, beach music, old rock & roll, blues, southern rock, ‘70s & ‘80s retro, and more. They do all these styles with absolute authenticity…and the best part is that IT’S ALL LIVE!
Although Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights is relatively young with some members only in their 20s, the amount of experience on their stage is staggering. Members of Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights have performed with many of the legends in the music industry, either as an opening act or back-up band. Those artists include: Parliament, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jerry Lee Lewis, Percy Sledge, The Crystals, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cigar Store Indians, The Tokens, Starship, The Guess Who, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Chuck Jackson, Jerry Butler, Herman’s Hermits, Ben E. King, Clarence Carter, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, The Stylistics, The Orioles, The Coasters, The Platters, The Drifters, The Clovers, and MANY others.
The audience is often as big a part of the show as the band. Their participation can come in the standard forms you might expect; dancing, clapping, and singing along. But, there are often opportunities for people to come right out of the crowd onto the stage for their “15 minutes of fame”. Big Daddy Rhythm & The Heavyweights lives for this stuff! Some of the most memorable moments on stage have been delivered courtesy of these “special guests”.
No matter what type of event your having, from weddings to private parties, Big Daddy Rhythm it the best entertainment. Each show brings something different, but it’s always fun, fresh, and entertaining.
Available For:
Private Parties
Wedding Reception
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‘70S & ‘80S RETRO / DANCE
Play That Funky Music
I Will Survive
Looking for a New Love
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
Turn the Beat Around
Can't Get Enough of Your Love
The Bird
Get Down Tonight
Da Butt
I Wanna Be Rich
Let’s Groove
Brick House
CLASSIC SOUL
Hold Back the Night
Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You
Mustang Sally
Chain of Fools
Hard to Handle
Some Kind of Wonderful
I Got You (I Feel Good)
Soul Man
Can't Strike Gold (In a Silver Mine)
Hole in the Wall
Rock & Roll
Old Time Rock & Roll
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Johnny B. Goode
The Twist
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Great Balls of Fire
(Keep Your) Hands to Yourself
Freebird
Pride & Joy
Sweet Home Alabama
Gimme Three Steps
Takin' Care of Business
Tush
BEACH / SHAG / BLUES
Brenda
Part Time Party Time Man
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
Under The Boardwalk
Youngblood
It Must Be Love
I Ain’t Drunk
Meet Me with Your Black Drawers On
Hey! Bartender
It’s Gonna Rain
Carolina Girls
Easy Comin’ Out
Sweet Home Chicago
Stagger Lee
Givin’ It Up For Your Love
Sick & Tired
SLOW SONGS
Purple Rain
My Girl
At Last
When a Man Loves a Woman
Stand by Me
Have I Told You Lately
Knocking On Heaven's Door
L - O - V - E
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
Wonderful Tonight
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
What a Wonderful World
NOVELTY / CROWD PARTICIPATION
Shout
Brown Eyed Girl
Wild Thing
Wipe Out
Margaritaville
Strokin’