Dana Frank Garrett
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Saxophone, Lead & Harmony Vocals
Professional Talented Entertaining Musician for Hire!
Guaranteed SMASH HIT at your next party!
Dana will design a personalized playlist to your wants and needs, for any occasion, providing your requested music genres, styles, atmosphere and special songs. Available as a solo act or provide a combo, a band, or be your emcee as well. He will provide your guests and you with a great time with his charismatic, soulful, dynamic, energetic styles; that promise dancing, singing along, laughter and feeling good at your party, great ambiance at your restaurant, wine tasting or the first kiss at your wedding event.
Thanks for making music to my ears!! Loved every minute of it.
Dana helped make our vow renewal great! From the beginning to the end, it’s something we will always cherish. Thanks for the great music and most importantly thanks for helping make our big day special!
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you so much for having me perform!
Dana played all the song list I gave very well 😭😭
I surprised myself with all.
The first time I walk down the aisle, I was almost crying because Dana play my favorite song so so well.
I couldn’t even imagine that!
Thank you Dana 🫶🏻
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you so much for having me play your beautiful wedding!
Dana is an awesome musician. He helped make the event a memory
Hired Dana for an hour and because hecwas sensational, we had him stay longer! The birthday party was a success because of his fantastic singing and playing. His song selection was spot on! Everyone asked me where I found him. Make your party a success by hiring Dana!
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you so much Larry! Great talking to you also! Wonderful group of people!
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Dana is very professional. My gig is at the Venetian Expo, had terrible traffic that day but he showed up on time. We had a great time.
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Dana Garrett lighten up our birthday party! Everyone loved his performance!
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you Money!!
Great experience for surprise birthday performance for mt daughter
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you very much!
The best!!! Will hire again
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank You!
Dana knew exactly what to play at the right moments during our wedding. Very professional and sounded amazing! Would hire him again, no doubt! You will not be disappointed with him on the sax.
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you Loren!
You are still playing a mean saxophone 😀. Grate memories of my friend Dana from West Valley. Would love to see you at the high school reunion next summer in Fairbanks.
Mary Van Hoomissen Stirneman❤️
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank You Mary!!
Very excited about the reunion looking forward!
Sincerely, Dana
I needed a sax player for my cocktail hour. It was a last minute decision but Dana was able and willing to let us book. My guests absolutely loved the music selection Dana played and raves about his musical talent. If I am ever in Vegas and need a saxophonist again, I would rebook him.
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you Carla!
Everybody was wonderful and it was my honor to play your event!
I planned a surprise birthday set up for my partner and for Mr. Garrett to play Kenny G songs. Not only is Mr. Garrett’s personality great, but we were just in awe of the beautiful notes he was playing. Thank you for making the night so special and the most memorable.
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you so much Christine was my pleasure playing for your wonderful event!
He was super friendly, on time and funny! I loved him!
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you Gabby! I had a blast! It was a pleasure playing for you and Steve and Friends!
Top professional amazing performance!!
Would hire again in a heartbeat
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thank you Idan! You are a wonderful host! I felt honored to perform at your beautiful home and for your wonderful friends and family!
Dana arrived at our venue on time. He only took a short time to set up and then the party was on! Dana played a wide range of music on the saxophone and sang a few tunes. We danced and sang along to the familiar tunes for a couple of hours. He was personable and was a delight to have at our small family gathering. I highly recommend him to anyone who likes live music. We will definitely ask him back when we return to the area again. Thank Dana! You Rock!
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Dana is a "top-notch" talented musician who is quick to respond & went the "extra" mile by picking up an order of flowers and cupcakes before playing a SURPRISE jazzy birthday serenade at my sister's office while 45 people swayed to the music. We highly recommend Dana and will definitely hire him again! Thanks Dana!
I've had Dana Garrett play at a few private parties. Besides being on time, and very professional, Dana can really play the saxophone! He can play any genre of music, he sings, and he knows how to get the crowd moving. Super fun!
Response from Dana Garrett:
Thanks Mark, hook a bluefin
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Dana Garrett’s service is professional, prompt, prepared, music entertainment; from first event planning, to set up and break down and performance. He will design a set list to your needs. Dana has an extensive playlist and experience to deliver his solo act with feel, rhythm and style. He sings and play saxophone over music tracks. Dana can serve as your emcee if needed.
Expect a charismatic soulful musical character, who is quite dynamic, very entertaining, engaging and energetic, who can deliver smooth sounds or background ambiance music, if the situation requires it as well. Your guests are sure to have a good time, dance and sing along.
Dana Garrett on sax is the consummate professional. Whether touting upbeat tunes of rock or easing out those smoky, sexy blues numbers, he does it all and he does it well! Besides exceptional saxophone, Dana has his own sound and is equally adept at brandishing a microphone.
Dana Garrett’s solo act is available for your next event, whether a birthday party, wedding, cocktail hour, dinner party, wine tasting, corporate event, country club awards, dance off, or whatever it may be. Dana will design a personal set list for any occasion, providing your requested music genres, styles, atmosphere and special requested songs. With his versatile repertoire, ranging from Jazz genres including; standards, swing, big band, smooth, bebop, funk, blues and an array of rock styles ranging from rock-n-roll, to rockin blues, funk, soul, classic, even reggae, country and rockabilly.
Dana is the saxophonist, and lead and harmony vocals in Lil' Elmo and The Cosmos, a rock-n-roll review show band, playing music from the 50's and 60's, doo wop to easy rider. His extensive band history includes, Rockin' Roulettes, Fabulous Spud Brothers, The Heroes, Jon Washington's Sounds of The Fortunes and Dana's own bands, Blue Light Boogie and the Kid Tater Band, to list a few. Dana also ran a successful jam session geared towards horn players, Taters Invaders. Dana's studio work has accompanied such notables as: Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Solomon Burke, Earl Thomas, and Skid Roper and The Whirlin Spurs, and The Beat Farmers. He's toured the U.S. to great reviews for over 2 decades.
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MY EQUIPMENT:
Tenor, soprano, and alto saxophones. Electronic saxophone.
Microphones, small mixing board, music stands, laptop, personal lighting, small table, stool and supporting accessories.
PA system equipment varied depending on situation and venue, intimate to a dance hall.
| September 14, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 07, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| May 15, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 20, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 28, 2024 • 4:30pm - 4:45pm | Birthday Party |
| October 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 12, 2023 • 11:30am - 2:30pm | Corporate Event |
| June 10, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
| May 25, 2023 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 07, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
| June 06, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| February 20, 2022 • 11:30pm - 11:45pm | Teen Birthday Party |
| October 09, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 02, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Surprise |
| July 10, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 02, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 23, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| November 16, 2020 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
| September 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
| August 15, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 02, 2020 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | House Concert |
| October 10, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday Party |
This is many of the songs Dana Garrett performs:
All Blues
All My Lovin'
Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)
Autumn Leaves
Baby I Love Your Way
Baker Street
Beyond the Sea
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Black Is Black
Black Magic Woman
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Blue Christmas (Elvis)
Blueberry Hill
Blues (Bb)
Brandy
Brick House
Brown Eyed Girl
Brown Eyed Girl (Reggae)
Brown Sugar
C Minor Shuffle
Blues
Call It Stormy Monday
Can't Help Falling In Love
Can't You See
Cantaloupe Island
Careless Whisper
Celebration
Chicago Song
Christmas Song
Cupid
DANA Gs LATIN SOUNDS
Daydream Believer
Desperado
Do It Again (instr)
The Dock of the Bay
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Know Why
Downtown
Easy
Europa (Gm)
Evil Ways
FALLING FOR AMY
Fever
Flip, Flop And Fly
Fly Me to the Moon
Forget You
Freebird
Ghetto Superhero
The Girl From Ipanema
Got My Mojo Working
Green Dolphin St
A Hard Day's Night
Harlem Nocturne
Heartbreak Hotel
Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
HIP HOP POTATO
Honky Tonk Woman
Hotel California
I'll Be Around
I Can See Clearly Now
I Feel Fine
I Feel Good
I Melt With You
I Saw Her Standing There
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
I Wish (Ebm)
In the Ghetto
In the Jailhouse
Now Is This Love
It's a Shame
It Only Takes a Minute Girl
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells (Brian Setzer)
Johnny B. Goode
Josie
Jump, Jive and Wail
Just The Two Of Us
Just The Way You Are
Kansas City
Knee Deep
Lay Down Sally
A Little Less Conversation
Lodi
Lovely
Low Rider
Mack the Knife
Maputo
Margaritaville
Maries the Name of His Latest Flame
Masquerade (Fm)
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Mister Magic
Misty
Moondance (Am)
Morning Dance
Mustang Sally
My Girl
My Life
Old Time Rock & Roll
On Broadway
One Note Samba (Samba de um nota so)
Oye Como Va
PAPPA BALLAD
Pick up the Pieces
Pink Cadillac
Play That Funky Music
Proud Mary
Rainy Days And Mondays
Red Red Wine
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Ring Of Fire
Rise
Route 66
Sara Smile
Satin Doll
Secret Agent Man
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Shaky Ground
So What
Song for my Father
Songbird
Spooky
St Thomas
Straighten Up and FlyRight
Strangers In the Night
Summer In the City
Summer Wind
Summertime
Summertime Blues
Sunny (Am)
Suspicious Minds (fast vsn)
Suspicious Minds (slow vsn)
Sway
Sweet Home Chicago
Take Five
Take the 'A' Train
Takin' It to the Streets
TATER SHUFFLE
Temptation Eyes
Tequila
Tequila Sunrise
These Boots Are Made For Walkin
This Love
Through The Fire
Toes
Touch Me
Touch Me When We're Dancing
Tune 881
Twistin' the Night Away
Under the Boardwalk
Universal Sound
UPTEMPO LATINO
Walk On By
Watermelon Man
Wild Night
Willie and the Hand
Winelight
Wooly Bully
Yakety Sax
The Year of the Cat
YMCA
You've Got Your Troubles
You Really Got Me
Jazz Standards. Big Band Jazz : Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Don Ellis. Johnny Carson Tonight Show’s Big Band with Doc Severinson. Other Jazz influence, including John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Dave Drubeck, and Lenny Picket. Mix of genres: Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Grover Washington JR., Santana, Sam Cooke, Otis Reading, The Beatles, … and many many more…
Electrical outlet
Shaded or covered area if outside
Parking
Additional requirement maybe needed for anything unique for the engagement, which will be discussed with the client and arranged prior.
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86 Verified Bookings Venita R. said “Couldn’t have been more pleased. Mr. Montgomery is a top- shelf Saxophonist, very nice to work with. Arrived early, set up quickly, followed the Program…”
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19 Verified Bookings Michele B. said “They did a great job playing background music for our dinner party. Would 100% hire them again!”
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76 Verified Bookings Yvette B. said “Was very entertaining, enthusiastic and professional.”
Los Angeles, CA
Saxophone Player
16 Verified Bookings Ravi S. said “Fantastic performer. Did an amazing job for a dinner party at our home. Great set list, highly entertaining. He even has a wireless mic for the saxophone…”
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