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Billerica, MA 
Swing Band / Big Band
92 miles from Portland The 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra performs classic big band music from the Swing Era which will get all generations up and dancing. The band consists primarily…
Boston, MA
Jazz Band / Big Band
99 miles from Portland 
35 Verified Bookings Alexa said “Dan & Creswell club we’re absolutely amazing! Due to Covid, plans had to be altered many times and they were all so accommodating and went with it!…”
Boston, MA
Jazz Band / Big Band
99 miles from Portland
56 Verified Bookings Whit B. said “Really loved chatting with Gerry. He is such a nice guy and his music was perfect for our event. I would 10 out of 10 hire him again!”
In the past year, Big Bands have sent 567 quotes to event planners
Big Bands rank #172 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
524 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 2.4 days (on average) to hire a Big Band
for Big Band requests in the United States
Big bands, or jazz orchestras, are musical powerhouses, usually comprised of 12-25 brass, woodwind, and rhythm section members. They perform a blend of jazz standards and swing music guaranteed to create a lively and timeless atmosphere at your party or event. A big band plays versatile and energetic music that makes them perfect as dance bands for many occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, or black-tie galas.
The cost of hiring a professional big band in Portland, Maine will vary based on the band size, the event type, and travel costs. With the generally large size, you will also need to ensure your stage setup is appropriate for the style of music. Contact the local big bands above to receive customized quotes and pricing information.
While browsing Portland big bands, listen to audio and watch videos to learn about their style and whether they would be appropriate for your event. Read reviews to understand how they’ve met past clients’ expectations and what they do well. When hiring a big band, be prepared with venue information, ideal performance length, specific song requests, and other unique event details to ensure a smooth booking process.
Once you find the band you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book skilled musicians. You can message the group, confirm the details of your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Our Worry-Free Guarantee covers every GigSalad event, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. Just relax and enjoy the show! Search for Big Bands in Portland, Maine above.
These Big Bands serve the wider Portland and Cumberland county area and travel to Peaks Island, Long Island, Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth, Mariner, Cumberland Foreside, Cape Elizabeth, Cliff Island, Chebeague Island, Gorham, Cumberland Center, Cumberland, South Windham, Windham, Yarmouth, Newhall, Old Orchard Beach, Ocean Park, Buxton, South Freeport, Bustins Island, North Yarmouth, Bailey Island, Bar Mills, Biddeford Pool, Standish, Freeport, Gray, Orrs Island, and Harpswell.
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