Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 263 Verified Bookings
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Fun and danceable rock, blues, funky soul, classic hits, a dash of country, pop and even originals. Always ready to party! Read our many 5-Star reviews and come meet us at a pub gig when we’re playing near you.
Doing it since the 90's, we have hundreds of bars, halls, parties, rallies, fundraisers, parades, Stampede breakfasts, weddings and corp events.
We have our own pro sound/lighting gear and put on a great self-produced show in any small-medium venue up to 400 guests. You'll find we are affordable, versatile, able to travel (within reason) and can fit our show into cozy performance spaces when required.
Look for Dangerous Goods Band on social media, web and major streaming platforms!
I found Dangerous Goods on Gig Salad when looking for a cover band to play at my husband's 65th birthday party. My husband loves music and listening to covers on YouTube. Dale from Dangerous Goods responded promptly to my request. Dale's communication was excellent from responding to my request all the way through to the end of the party.
They brought all their own equipment, including lights and were fully set up well before the party started. They started on time and followed the program perfectly. During the party, countless guests commented on how great the band was. The band played and we danced right to the end!
I am so grateful that I found Dangerous Goods on Gig Salad as they ensured our party was a huge success.
We had them come preform for our annual Christmas party, everyone loved them. They had everyone up dancing and it was a great time! Highly recommend them for any event!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you so much for the kind words Carrie!
You and your crew were so much fun, and we are thrilled that everyone enjoyed the evening!
See you next year ;)
These guys were awesome and easy to communicate with. They were very professional and everything went smoothly on day of our wedding ,they came and set up early to suite our needs.
Everyone loved the music and had lots of compliments.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you so much for the positive feedback Billy, we are so glad you were happy with us! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Gardner!
Band played my husbands 50th Birthday Party and everyone had a great time! Band was amazing lots of compliments from guests would absolutely hire them again or recommend them for any event.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you for the awesome review Kerri!
We had a blast at your party, great venue and great crowd!
I hope we have the opportunity to play for you again sometime.
Great music and entertainment! Everyone at the company event enjoyed the music and dancing.
Would highly recommend them for any event!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you for the kind words Kristen! We’re so glad everyone had fun. Happy Holidays!
These guys played for our wedding in August 2022. They were very organized and put in the effort to even contact our venue to ensure the space would work for them as well as to arrange set up times and everything. This was a huge help since it was one less thing to plan. Beyond that, they are an absolutely incredible band! The music was awesome, everyone (young and old) at our wedding had a blast and the Dangerous Goods was a big part of that!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you for the fabulous review Melanie!!
It was an honour to be a part of your special day, and we are thrilled you and your guests enjoyed the music!
We hired Dangerous Goods for a 40th bday party, and this band was great! The set list was outstanding, they were professional, on time, communicated well and were easy to deal with. The music was fantastic, and all our guests kept complimenting the band throughout the night. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. I would hire Dangerous Goods all over again, without a doubt.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank you for the outstanding review Damon!
You were a great host, It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and your family, and entertaining your guests!
We had Dangerous Goods entertain our residents for a block party. The music was fantastic! The dance floor was busy all night long. A good mix of 70's, 80's and 90's. FUN FUN FUN
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Wendy, thank you so much for having us in to play your event and for your kind words! We had a lot of fun as well, let’s do it again sometime!
I brought Dangerous Goods in for my wedding. I had seriously considered several other bands through Gig Salad - all of which sounded great. After extended discussion with my bride, we landed on this band as our second choice - thinking that "Classic rock, blues and butt shakin' funky soul" might only appeal to me and a handful of guests.
When our first choice fell through (a distance/time problem), I jumped at the chance to bring this band in. The whole experience was fantastic.
I was able to put them into direct contact with the venue coordinator - and they arranged a site visit, discussed setup, power, etc. - all without needing any of our attention or urging.
We had a discussion about songs - if we'd been able to give them more than a couple of weeks of lead time, they may have been able to perform our opening dance. As it was, they were able to pull up our song on spotify, and seamlessly transition between their live music during sets, and spotify between sets.
Now for the music... one word: awesome. I feel that they have priced themselves far lower than their actual value. We had just over a hundred guests - every single guest gushed over this band. LOVED them. From kids to advanced seniors - it was absolutely fantastic.
The venue was a unseasonably warm for June 1st, so the party wrapped up by 11 - the band was happy to play for us - even through the dwindling audience! Never stopped giving 100% to the crowd - regardless of the size.
If I have reason to throw another party here in Calgary, I would book this band in a heartbeat. Can't say enough good things about this band!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks so much for all the kind words, we truly appreciate the time you took to do that for us. It was our pleasure to play for your guests and your wedding really was something special. We wish you all the very best. Enjoy your honeymoon!
-Dale, Rob and Rob from Dangerous Goods Band Calgary
From the very beginning, Dangerous Goods have been amazing, warm and professional. We had an immediate response to our inquiry and pricing and logistics were clearly laid out.
The guys were very professional all the way but when they hit the stage, they showed that they could also be incredibly fun! Their set list was fantastic and they even learned a couple of new songs just for us!
Working with these guys is amazing and partying with them even better. We highly recommend them!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thank You so much for taking the time to submit a review!
It was a real pleasure to perform at your event, and we were honoured to be part of your special day. It was so much fun, we had a hard time saying good bye!
Thank you for choosing “Dangerous Goods” for your party, we hope to see you again soon.
Dangerous Goods had great songs and sound and played for a long time. We had set up a pretty small dance floor, but it naturally grew as it was shaking. Five stars.
Thanks guys. Great job.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks Mike for taking the time to write this great review!
Your Christmas party was awesome and we are so grateful you asked us to be a part of it.
We hired the Dangerous Goods Band for our Community Excellence Awards fundraiser. At a room of 200+ people, their synergy and wide variety of songs kept the room entertained. Lots of communication leading up to the event, which made for a smooth set-up/takedown. Overall, successful hire and would highly recommend for any private or corporate function.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks Shelly for taking the time to write such a great review! Your event was awesome and we are SO happy that you liked our little band 🤗
We had a great experience with Dangerous Goods. Dale was very diligent in set up and came out to her home earlier to ensure we had the proper area with weather permitting. Due to the rainy forecast we were able to have the band set up in the garage which worked out great. All three members were very professional and engaging. Our family and friends were amazed by the variety of songs played and just the overall experience. Everyone is still talking about Dangerous Goods. We would and will have them back for more parties in the future.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks so much Deanna for taking the time to give us such a glowing review, we really appreciate it!
We hope we will have the opportunity to play for you again soon!
This extremely talented group of musicians are one of the best locals bands in Calgary. They’re extremely professional, we would highly recommend them for any private or corporate event.
Michelle
402.618.5883
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks very much Michelle for taking the time to do a review! We were thrilled to play for your party, and hope we can provide the entertainment for any future events you hold at your fabulous facility!
I've seen Dangerous goods many times and they're awesome. Great variety of songs and they play very well together.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks so much for your feedback Carol, we appreciate you taking the time to submit a review! We hope to see you at a show soon!
What a great night, so much fun. These guys can do it all. Even AC/DC.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks so much for taking the time to submit a review Lorna, we really appreciate it!
We'll learn some more AC/DC for the next show lol
What a great band!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review Jordan, we really appreciate it!
Saw these guys at Juliet’s Castle in June, they were awesome! Great song choices, great musicians, so much fun! We danced our butts off!
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Glad you had a great time Annette, we did too! Thanks for taking the time to post a review, we really appreciate it! Hope to see you at another event soon!
Dangerous Goods have so much diversity in their music repetoire that they will satisfy every age group and have them dancing and keep them dancing.
Hire them! You won't be dissapointed! Whatever your event, they will do an awesome job.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks Bob! We a really appreciate you taking the time to post a review! We hope to see you at another event in the near future!
Dangerous Goods is a talented and entertaining band. They play an excellent mix of original work and great cover songs. I highly recommend asking them live or booking them for events.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks very much for taking the time to post a review Dave, we really appreciate it!
We hope to see you at another show soon!
I've seen Dangerous Goods play a few times over the years, going back maybe 15 years ago when they were regulars at several Calgary bars and pubs I used to go to. They could really play and get the room jumping back then, so I was really happy to see them onstage again recently. So glad they are back and sounding better than ever! Calgary needs more bands like this. The guitar player and drummer are the same guys from way back, with a new bass player that is just amazing. All three guys sing, and very well at that.
Response from Dangerous Goods:
Thanks for taking the time to post a review William, it means a lot to us! We appreciate the patronage over the years and we are so happy to be back in the groove!
Keep watching our Facebook page for details on upcoming events, hope to see you again soon!
Price Range: Please contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 200 minutes
Languages: English
Dangerous goods is a safe bet for great live entertainment! Not dangerous in that regard.
We are affordable, versatile, able to travel (within reason) and can fit our show into cozy performance spaces when required.
We carry our own pro sound and lighting gear that accommodates most venues nicely. Great sound at the right volume, no setup muss or fuss. We always include DJ music before/between live sets if you like, and the use of our mics for your pre-show speeches or presentations.
For venues with house sound, or larger events with 3rd party production techs, we are exceptionally easy to work with to get a great mix for FOH quick and easily. Stage plot available.
We are experienced pros and take pride in quality and the value we deliver. We are always friendly and easy to deal with too, it helps that we are truly into music for the fun of it.
Since the 90's we have performed hundreds of successful shows. Parties, rallies, fundraisers, parades, Stampede breakfasts, bars, pubs, weddings and corporate events of all kinds.
Playing what we love!
Loving what we play!
Dangerous Goods Band Calgary
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We are a straightforward rock trio (drum kit, bass, guitar) and all three of us sing lead/harmony vocals.
YES indeed, we can bring our own mics, speakers, mixers, lights - everything! In addition to our stage gear, amps, mics and instruments, we own and operate a high-end pro mobile live sound system that works great in venues scaling all the way up to 400-500 guests. We take pride in the quality of our self-produced sound!
All we require from our clients in advance is clear communication and details on the venue to ensure we bring the most appropriate gear, and that we have enough space to set up our band with access to standard AC outlets for electricity.
Our PA and lighting can be scaled down for small private parties or tiny neighborhood pubs. We have played some great shows with excellent sound in surprisingly small spaces! Still, some rooms are TOO small, not only for setup space, but in terms of minimum volume level. We are good at managing volume, but a band with a real acoustic drum kit and electric guitars has a limit to how low the volume can be.
Our FOH PA (QSC 2-way KW series) can easily fill larger venues and halls up to 400-500 guests with excellent sound. We can also work easily with 3rd-party show production providers to do shows of any size or scale.
Weather is always unpredictable, so outdoor events MUST have a covered stage area large enough to shelter us and all our gear. Elevated stage is ideal, but at minimum we absolutely need a surface other than grass or dirt. We prefer not to be electrocuted, or drag thousands of dollars worth of gear through the mud!
August 31, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 05, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 02, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Christmas Party |
May 27, 2023 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 03, 2022–December 04, 2022 • 9:30pm - 1:30am | Corporate Event |
August 05, 2022–August 06, 2022 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
July 23, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 24, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
June 01, 2019–June 02, 2019 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
March 23, 2019–March 24, 2019 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Personal Occasion |
December 08, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 17, 2018–November 18, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Fundraiser |
September 22, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 13, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Here's a list of Artists whose music we cover:
Tom Petty
The Black Crowes
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Blue Rodeo
Sublime
The Tragically Hip
Johnny Cash
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Jeff Healey
Ben Harper
The Cars
Sam and Dave
CAKE
Dwight Yoakam
David Wilcox
Pearl Jam
Neil Diamnd
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Steve Earle
Van Morrison
Prince
Taj Mahal
John Mayer
ZZ Top
John Fogerty
The Romantics
The Blues Brothers
John Cougar Mellencamp
Poppa Chubby
Stevie Wonder
Jonny Lang
Stray Cats
Bare Naked Ladies
AC / DC
Lynrd Skynrd
Chris Stapleton
Neil Young
Elle King
Otis Redding
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
(...and more, always growing and changing)
Tom Petty
The Black Crowes
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Blue Rodeo
Sublime
The Tragically Hip
Johnny Cash
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Jeff Healey
Ben Harper
The Cars
Sam and Dave
CAKE
Dwight Yoakam
David Wilcox
Pearl Jam
Neil Diamnd
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Steve Earle
Van Morrison
Prince
Taj Mahal
John Mayer
ZZ Top
John Fogerty
The Romantics
The Blues Brothers
John Cougar Mellencamp
Poppa Chubby
Stevie Wonder
Jonny Lang
Stray Cats
Bare Naked Ladies
AC / DC
Lynrd Skynrd
Chris Stapleton
Neil Young
Elle King
Otis Redding
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
AC electrical outlets
Covered stage are for outdoor events
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Morgen L. said “These guys came out to our Equestrian Facility and played our Cabaret. They were great to work with and kept us updated and involved in the entire process.…”
Laurie P. said “What a great band! We danced all night long. This band played music from every decade. The dance floor was always full, and they were great with requests.…”
Heather said “We hired the Sidewalk Crusaders for my parents 40th wedding anniversary and this band made it all more special. Great rapport with My family and a fabulous…”