Famous Players Band
- Vancouver, BC
- Dance Band
Nina A. said “The Famous Players were absolutely incredible and one of the major highlights from our wedding. We looked at so many different wedding bands and couldn't…”
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Carol & Will
(Formerly, The RAZ)
Is a Live Classic Rock Duo/Band, playing all the hits from the 70’s, 80’s ’90’s and today.
Available in 2 formats, (Duo and Band) Carol & Will offer awesome vocals and vocal harmonies coupled with, explosive guitar solos and arena type ballads, all played with uncanny accuracy, by musicians that have been in the industry for many years.
Utilizing state of the art digital instruments and stage audio/lighting equipment, Carol and Will can play any size venue.
Book Carol & Will for your next event and get ready for some serious FUN!
I would highly recommend The Raz! They played later than they had to and accommodated all my song requests!
We danced the night away!! We had expected to have a two piece band and you can imagine our delight when they showed up with a drummer and a whole drum kit..."THE RAZ" DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!
Loved everything about them..The communication from them from the beginning of the booking, they were prompt for set up and rocked the night away with us!! Would definitely hire them again..Take a Bow Sirs!! The band was everything we had hoped for!!!
These guys were amazing to work with. They took our special requests, accommodated anything we needed to do and communication was great both before during and after the event we will definitely be booking them again!!
Response from Carol & Will:
Rebecca & staff we're excellent to deal with & very accommodating! Great crowd & beautiful part of the country! GREAT venue for ROCK & ROLL!!! Thanx Rebecca! We hope to see y'all soon! Thanx, The RAZ, "TRES BANDITOS"
Great band! So much fun, music was bang on. They kept the party happy and dining along all night. Thank you
Response from Carol & Will:
Great hosts Lindsay and Laura we appreciated your generosity!
William & Roman by far ...are the best, most talented musicians in the Okanagan.
Their choices of Rock classics are second to none. They chose difficult classics that most bands would not be able to do. Also their vocal power on these difficult songs is extraordinary. If I owed a bar... they would be the House band. Be prepared to hear Rock classics that you never heard before performed in any venue. It’s like ur in a huge stadium listening to a full on Rock concert. These guys are top shelf. In my own 40 yr career as a Sax player... I would be honoured to play these difficult rock classics. No easy stuff for these Pro’s.... expect to get blown away as I was.... and I’m usually a critic of sorts. Kelowna doesn’t realize what they have in town. Take advantage now folks...& support “ The Raz “. Support life music now... or lose it forever. 5 stars for these Stars~~~
Response from Carol & Will:
We are humbled by such a great review especially coming from a music pro such as yourself !
Often, we all go out from time to time and suffer through some cheesy 5 piece band slaughtering otherwise great tunes one after another - not these guys! You'll get stellar performances, top-notch renditions of some of the trickiest, yet popular music of the past 40 years - performed to the ultimate nuance and attention to detail. Great band, highly recommended.
Response from Carol & Will:
Thanks Kevin it was a pleasure working with you in BonJourney Canada and Livewire both great acts that you spearheaded!
Price Range: $400-$3000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
We are a Kelowna based CLASSIC ROCK BAND, we are available in 2 formats, (DUO & BAND) we come complete with sound and lights.
As a DUO we provide a sonic experience that rivals many full bands.
We use the latest technology and equipment to achieve consistently amazing sound and visual experience, with a smaller footprint and far more affordable rates we can manage small to large size rooms. We pride our ourselves on a playlist that appeals to a wide spectrum of listeners.
We are all well seasoned musicians that have played in many other cities across Canada, The United States, Europe, Japan & Mexico with various acts.
If you have any specific venues or open dates give us try we aim to please!
Carol & Will, Kelowna’s most Dynamic Classic Rock Act, available in 2 formats, ( DUO, or BAND) Featuring the most EPIC MUSIC of the last 60 years!
We are the Okanagan’s Definitive Rockn’ Party Band!
Our music selection is Identifiable and Versatile, covering only the most EPIC CLASSIC ROCK SONGS of the 60’s to present day, performed by some the most competent players in the region.
Call today and wow your clientele!
A few technical insights from the Carol & Will.
We are musical gadget nerds, using the latest technology to facilitate our great sound, whether it be an intimate lounge level or a Rockin’ thunderous concert level, we first begin with the tones,
We spend an inordinate amount of time getting our keyboard sounds programmed to sound as close to the originals as possible. We sometimes utilize a harmonizer to thicken up background vocal harmonies.
The guitar rig is also fully programmed to electronically simulate all the signature guitar parts and solos.
With the DUO, due to not having a drummer and bassist we use MIDI backing tracks, this ensures a very consistent level of performance, equaling that of a full band.
We also have programmed LED lighting which consumes very little power, so no more blowing breakers during performances.
The benefit of all this technology is a big sound at any volume, awesome stage lighting, low power consumption and a small stage footprint.
We have gone through great lengths to simplify and streamline many of the logistical hurdles and cost that club owners once had to incur to put on a great production.
Finally the bottom line is some of the Okanagan’s most well rounded competent players at the helm with incredible vocal ability.
We are bringing the EPIC sounds of the past to a whole new future generation! If you are looking for EPIC at a lower cost this is it!
September 23, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 09, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 02, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Camp Event |
July 27, 2021 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 26, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 04, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Vernon Ribfest |
July 03, 2020 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Vernon Ribfest |
June 21, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Boyd’s Father’s Day Car Show |
April 24, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Longhorn Pub |
SMOKIN' GUN - (ROBERT CRAY)
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT - (PAT BENATAR)
MAKE U A BELIEVER - (SASS JORDAN)
COME TOGETHER - (BEATLES)
SURFING WITH THE ALIEN - (JOE SATRIANI)
BLACK FRIDAY - (STEELY DAN)
SWEET CHILD O MINE - (GUNS N ROSES)
THINKING OF YOU - (HARLEQUIN)
HERE I GO AGAIN - (WHITESNAKE)
ROSANNA - (TOTO)
WALKING ON A THIN LINE - (HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS)
RIDE LIKE THE WIND - (CHRISTOPHER CROSS)
MONEY FOR NOTHING - (DIRE STRAITS)
LUNATIC FRINGE - (RED RIDER)
INTERSTATE LOVE SONG - (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS)
I'M EASY - (LIONEL RITCHIE)
TWO FOR THE SHOW - (TROOPER)
SHE SELLS SANCTUARY - (THE CULT)
JUMP - (VAN HALEN)
THE NIGHT OWLS - (LITTLE RIVER BAND)
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - (SANTANA)
DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT - (TOM PETTY)
LONG TRAIN RUNNIN' - (DOOBIE BROS.)
VICTIM OF LOVE - (EAGLES)
AINT TALKIN' 'BOUT LOVE - (VAN HALEN)
AINT GOIN' DOWN TILL THE SUN COMES UP - (GARTH BROOKS)
MY OWN WAY TO ROCK - (BURTON CUMMINGS)
DREADLOCK HOLIDAY - (10CC)
SO INTO YOU - (ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION)
THE BLUEST EYES IN TEXAS - (RESTLESS HEART)
NEW GIRL NOW - (HONEYMOON SUITE)
ROLL WITH THE CHANGES - (REO SPEEDWAGON)
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - (VAN HALEN)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - (LITTLE RIVER BAND)
THAT ROCK WON'T ROLL - (RESTLESS HEART)
RENEGADE - (STYX)
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN - (THIN LIZZY)
PANAMA - (VAN HALEN)
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME - (BON JOVI)
SHE'S A BEAUTY - (THE TUBES)
I WOULDN'T WANNA BE LIKE YOU - (ALAN PARSONS PROJECT)
HOLD THE LINE - (TOTO)
SMOKIN' - (BOSTON)
MONEY - (PINK FLOYD)
COLD AS ICE - (FOREIGNER)
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS - (BOB SEGER)
JOSIE - (STEELY DAN)
CARRY ON WAYWARD SON - (KANSAS)
BURNING IN LOVE - (HONEYMOON SUITE)
ROADHOUSE BLUES - (THE DOORS)
HIGH ROAD EZ - (SASS JORDAN)
CRAZY TRAIN - (OZZY OSBOURNE)
ALRIGHT NOW - (FREE)
ANYWAY YOU WANT IT - (JOURNEY)
VOODOO THING - (COLIN JAMES)
CHINA GROVE - (DOOBIE BROS.)
ROCKSTAR - (NICKELBACK)
TURN ME LOOSE - (LOVERBOY)
LIDO SHUFFLE - (BOZ SCAGS)
JET AIRLINER - (STEVE MILLER BAND)
HOTEL CALIFORNIA - (EAGLES)
BACK IN TH U.S.S.R. - (THE BEATLES)
SAUSALITO SUMMER NIGHTS - (DIESEL)
LEARN TO FLY - (FOO FIGHTERS)
BIRTHDAY - (THE BEATLES)
IN THE AIR TONIGHT - (PHIL COLLINS)
SISTER CHRISTIAN - (NIGHT RANGER)
COLORFUL - (VERVE PIPE)
FANTASY - (ALDO NOVA)
MISS YOU - (ROLLING STONES)
TENNESSEE WHISKEY - (CHRIS STAPELTON)
& MORE...
Carol | Vocals |
Will | Guitar/Vocals |
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