Basso à Deux [BAH-so ah DU] brings fun, up-tempo jazzy classic rock and blues to Portland area events, cocktail hours, and private parties. Andrea and Paul Vorvick (vocals and upright bass) fill the room without overpowering it. December bookings feature an entire set of festive holiday tunes.
Recent performances include Domaine Serene Wine Lounge, 503 Uncorked, McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, First Taste Oregon, Al’s Garden Center Evening of Lights, ClubSport Third Thursdays, Portland HBA Builders Ball, Circa 33, Saint Irene’s, Tigard Library, West Linn Library, Sherwood Library, and more.
Basso a Deux set the stage for and created the ambiance we were looking for. They were fantastic and will definitely hire them again.
Basso a Deux was Fantastic. They followed up to confirm booking, informed of any potential issue. Reconfirmed before event date, followed up during event date. Was there on time and set up with no help. Most importantly - they WOW the crowd - everyone loved their style and their song choices and twist to those songs. Very lovely duet - Perfect for any size event.
Basso a Deux played at my firm's office grand opening last week and we couldn't have picked a more fitting vibe for the event. They were perfect background and foreground noise, and they played songs that people loved, but at times, in a new style they hadn't heard them in before...very cool. I've received endless compliments on having live music at the event, and it's obvious that it was a very memorable portion of the evening. They were both very kind, easy to work with, professional.......I'd love to work with them again!
Thank you!
Abbey
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
What I Like About You - The Kinks
Lovesong - The Cure (Adele version)
Don’t Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down -
Saving Grace - Tom Petty
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Could This Be Love – Andrea Vorvick
Stray Cat Strut – Stray Cats
Comin’ Home Baby – Mel Torme
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
Refugee – Tom Petty
Walk On – A.V. rewrite of traditional
I Can See Clearly Now
Gimme One Reason – Traci Chapman
I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles
Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin
Gotta Serve Somebody – Etta James version
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
D’yer Maker – Led Zeppelin
Pass You By – Gillian Welch
Chain of Fools – Commitments version
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
Havana Holiday – Andrea Vorvick
Cold As Ice – Foreigner
You Really Got Me – The Romantics
Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Smooth – Santana
Sweet Child o’ Mine – Guns n’ Roses
Smooth Operator – Sade
White Wedding – Billy Idol
Gasoline & Matches – Buddy & Julie Miller
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andrea Vorvick
Fever
The Lion Sleeps Tonight – a mix of The Tokens and old African traditional
Crazy Train – Ozzy
Anything is Possible – Andrea Vorvick
Rock Bottom – Elvin Bishop
Puttin’ on the Ritz –
When I Go Away – Levon Helm
Tequila – The Champs
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