The Distractions Party Orchestra

Keeping the Big Band format relevant in 2016 – with entertainment for the ADD generation.  Dance all night to our huge repertoire of popular music, performed in fun and interactive medleys. Your party comes to life with one big hit after another.  Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Beyonce and hit after hit with young hip singers and a horn section never goes out of style.

Hear a song you don’t like? Just wait 90 seconds and it will change. Our three lead vocalists are the best interactive entertainment you will find anywhere. The full band comes to life with horn section, latin percussion, rhythm section and grand piano. We are masters of diversity — from classic faves to current craze.

Smaller version of band is also available.. Just as loud and just as fun as the big band.

Full Band Includes: Three vocalists, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Latin Percussion, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, DJ to play music before the show and on breaks.Prices include a grand piano shell, all musical equipment, and full sound system with two big bass subs and stage lights supplied by Cosmic Sound.

The Livin’ In Swing Orchestra

Come swing with Chance Devlin and the Livin’ In Swing Orchestra. Watch the band hit the stage in fine style with their most swingin’ sounds, bringing life to the party with energy, class and style. Clink martinis, catch up on gossip and kick up your heels to all your favourite music from classic faves to current craze. Chance directs and entertains from his elegant grand piano out front, with featured vocalists. Cool and classy, always with the potential for a wild dance party to break out. Are you ready for it? This band also delivers an singularly outrageous variety of music: Swing & Jazz, R&B, Best Pop from the 50’s to 2012, Salsa, and popular songs in several languages. High quality fun and interactive entertainment with something for all ages.
Smaller version of band is also available.. Just as loud and just as fun as the big band.

Award Winning Performers: 2008 ISES Best Team Effort – Budget Over $200,000 USD
In 2008 the Livin’ In Swing Orchestra won an award for performing at the top wedding in north america, as judged by ISES (International Special Events Society). We were selected to headline this major gala at the Banff Springs Hotel when Tony Bennett was unavailable. Now it’s forever our claim to fame. 
If you can’t get Tony, ask for us.

Current Twist: We cover a mixed bag of current music along the same theme by Adele, and from the movie soundtracks to Chicago, the Great Gatsby, and Burlesque. Speaking of burlesque, we can provide special dance presentations and dance instruction as an add-on.

Full Band Includes: Three vocalists, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Latin Percussion, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, DJ to play music before show and on breaks.

Includes: 3 hour show, Sound production up to 200 people, Basic lights, Grand piano shell, Well-dressed and great sounding band.

Prices include a grand piano shell, all musical equipment, and full sound system with two big bass subs and lights supplied by Cosmic Sound.

Extras: Dance instruction, Dance demos, Burlesque performers