The Beltline Big Band is a full-size dance band that plays a wide variety of 30's and 40's music, including swing, foxtrots, ballads, rhumbas, cha-chas, tangos, sambas, waltzes, polkas, and jazz charts. The band features three-part vocals on a variety of songs, reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. The band is comprised of 21 members: six saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, bass, piano, drums, vocalists, and conductor.
The band was formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Marilyn and Steve Tyree in early 1999. The conductor is Greg Christensen.
The band's library contains over 500 songs, including such hits as Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo. For a partial song list, click here.
The Beltline Big Band is quickly becoming one of the premiere big bands in the Midwest, and is available for hire at your party, festival, or other events. Contact us early for booking information and rates.
