We play a wide variety of 70s, 80s ,90s and 2000's songs in a few genres: Soft Rock, Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Country and Western.
We have received 5 Star reviews from all of our clients and our MP3's and MP4's in our profile will give you a feel for our bands sound and energy.
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Our 5 piece band has one of the most diverse genre set lists of any band in
Southeast Iowa and our "Top Performer" status indicate we are true professionals.
We truly have something for everyone and are very interactive with our audiences.
Book us and we will exceed your expectations and make your event joyful and fun for all your guests!
I would never have known these guys were in Fairfield with out Gig Salad. Great job. They were fast, easy to work with, had the dance floor going and everyone had a great time. They got done exactly what we wanted. Thank you Going Places!
Awesome to work with and amazing sound
Going Places provided a lively, fun atmosphere and a great experience was had by all.
Response from Going Places:
Thanks for the great review Tammy.
Going Places really enjoyed playing music for your event.
Best Wishes!
My experience was Great they were an Amazing Band
We hired Going Places for the main act at our restaurant's 10-year anniversary party. We were very pleased with the performance! Going Places played a nice mix of entertaining and popular songs that got the crowd going! In addition, the band members were friendly and engaged with my customers which is something I really like and encourage. The band was easy to work with and flexible. We would hire them again!
Response from Going Places:
Thank you Marcus for the great review and for letting Going Places be part of your special event.
Loved your venue, your customers, your staff and especially the food which is out of this world!
All The Best!
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Everyone I have run into says they loved the music at our party. It was pretty mellow.
Response from Going Places:
Thank you Polly for your nice review.
It was a joy and honor lto play for all the wonderful people that were there at your special celebration.
Plus the carnitas were out of this world!
Best Wishes
Tom Gordon of Going Places
I had Going Places for my retirement party/ Birthday party, such a fun way to enjoy my party with, if you love the old school sound then you are in for a treat, they had my party dancing and really enjoying them self, and Leesa the lead singer is amazing singer, very talented!! I would hire them again!
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I recently heard the group “Going Places” and was so impressed. Their sound is a wonderful mix of genres, ranging from jazz to pop to country, and the production quality is excellent. The vocal harmonies are especially beautiful. They have a unique sound that reminds me of a variety of other bands, which is something I appreciate. Overall, the music is extremely appealing and captivating. The mixture of styles provides a flavorful mix of music, making each song interesting and exciting. They have a great deal of creativity and talent, and it definitely shows in their music. This group is definitely going places and would highly recommend their work to anyone looking for something special.
Response from Going Places:
Thanks for the Kudos for Going Places Jim.
Very glad you enjoyed our music.
All the Best!
Price Range: $600-$1200
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Our band is made up of 5-6 full time members.
It consists of our lead female vocalist Lessa Rose as well as a rhythm guitarist and male lead and background vocalist , a fantastic lead ukulele player as well as a very talented lead guitar player. We also have our accomplished bass player who loves to entertain folks and finally, a wonderful drummer and saxophonist whose great horn playing and numerous energetic drum rhythm patterns keep our audiences dancing up a storm.
We have all been singing and playing music in some form or fashion for most of our lives (see our biographies).
We are outgoing, down to earth, fun loving folks who love to interact and have fun with the people we are playing for.
We will have your event goers dancing, singing along with us and just having a great time in general.
Going Places is:
Leesa Rose:
Leesa has been singing most of her life and has her own singing style and energy.
She has a big voice, a big range and loves rhythm and blues.
Leesa is positive and outgoing and loves strong female vocalist performers.
She is our lead vocalist, our Diva and a semi retired successful business professional.
Tom Gordon:
Tom is a singer songwriter that has been in various bands over his life. He plays rhythm guitar and sings lead vocals and duets with Leesa.
Tom is a super friendly guy and a ham that has never met a stranger.
Lonnie Gamble
Lonnie plays lead guitar and fills with his electric ukulele. He has been playing stringed instruments with accomplished musicians since he was 12 and people love his sound. Lonnie plays with us when he is not traveling in the US and overseas.
Mike Scanlon
Mike plays lead guitar for us and is a blues man from Mississippi.
He has been playing blues since his early teens and we would match him against any lead guitarist in Iowa.
Tim Laughrin
Tim is our bassist and he has enjoyed playing music with numerous bands throughout his life.
He is a retired electrical engineer who loves upbeat songs and plays a mean ukulele bass.
We looked for a bass player for years and finally found Tim who has played with the Leesa Rose Band in the past.
Steve Jeffries
Steve is a superb percussionist that has been playing drums since he was 12 or so.
He also plays mandolin, some piano and mouth harp.
Additionally Steve plays saxophone for us and audiences love his soothing to soaring horn solos.
We especially love having him on our jazz and R&B tunes.
Colin Heaton
Colin Heaton is the youngster in the group and he too has been playing drums and other instruments since his youth.
He brings a hard Rock type strength to a number of our 80's and 90's rock songs and the younger folks like his style a lot.
All we need is a 110 volt outlet.
We have a analog 2400 watt rms QSC power amp, Soundcraft Mix board and 4 passive 12 and 15 inch speakers that can be elevated.
We also have a digital 800 watt rms JBL EON ONE MK2 Tower system that we use for smaller venues.
| August 24, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Fundraiser |
| June 19, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Festival |
| March 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| September 02, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Fairfield Farmers Market |
| June 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| June 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
SET LIST 1
1, PRETTY WOMAN (Roy Orbison)
2. SOMETHINGS GOT A HOLD ON ME (Christina Aguilera)
3. AT LAST (Etta James)
4. WAGON WHEEL (Darius Rucker)
5. ALL MY LOVING (Beatles)
6. LET YOUR LOVE FLOW (Bellamy Brothers)
7. SOMEDAY SOON (Moe Bandy/Judy Collins)
8. BLUE BAYOU (Linda Ronstadt)
9. THE BOXER (Simon and Garfunkel)
10. JAMBALAYA (Hank Williams Sr.)
11. PEACEFUL EASY FEELING (Eagles)
12. HEATWAVE (Linda Ronstadt)
13. DANCING IN THE STREETS (Martha and the Vandellas)
14. LOVE ME LIKE A SONG (Willie Nelson/Kimmie Rhodes)
15. CRY TO ME (Solomon Burke)
16. NEON RAINBOW (Brooks and Dunn)
SET LIST 2
1. MUSTANG SALLY (Wilson Picket)
2. SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL (Buddy Holly )
3. IF I NEEDED YOU (Don Williams/Emmy Lou Harris)
4. TAKE A CHANCE ON LOVE (Tom Gordon)
5. SWEET HOME CHICAGO (Robert Johnson)
6. TAKE IT EASY (Eagles)
7. SUMMERTIME (Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong)
8. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (Grand Funk Railroad/Huey Lewis)
9. PROUD MARY (Tina Turner)
10. ALL OF ME (Willie Nelson)
11. COUNTRY ROADS (John Denver)
12. MY GIRL (Temptations))
13. TAKE THIS JOB & SHOVE IT (Johnny Paycheck)
SET LIST 3
2. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW? (Carol King)
3. IF I CAN DREAM (Elvis)
4. HERE COMES THE SUN (Beatles)
5. DREAM (Everly Brothers)
6. CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE (Elvis)
7. ACT NATURALLY (Beatles)
8. HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE (Beatles)
9. WONDERFUL WORLD (Sam Cooke)
10. I’VE JUST SEEN A FACE (Beatles)
11. NASHVILLE CATS (Loving Spoonful)
12. SHOWER THE PEOPLE (James Taylor)
13. THE LETTER (The Box Tops)
SET LIST 4
1. WHO’LL STOP THE RAIN (CCR)
2. UPON THE ROOF (The Drifters)
3. RAIN (The Beatles)
4. END OF THE LINE (Traveling Wilberries)
5. CRAZY LOVE (Poco)
6. NOT FADE AWAY (Buddy Holly)
7. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW (Judy Garland)
8. CRAZY (Lauren Spencer Smith)
COUNTRY SET LIST
1. COLD COLD HEART (Hank Williams Sr.)
2. BLUES EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN (Eva Cassidy/Willlie Nelson)
3. TAKE A CHANCE ON LOVE AGAIN (Tom Gordon)
4. BLAME IT ON YOUR HEART (Patty Loveless)
5. MAMA TRIED (Merle Haggard)
6. FOREVER AND EVER AGAIN (Randy Travis)
7. TULSA TIME (Con Williams/Tanya Tucker)
8. TWO MORE BOTTLES OF WINE (Emmy Lou Harris)
9. COUNTRY ROADS (John Denver)
10. ALL OF ME (Willie Nelson)
11. WAGON WHEEL (Darius Rucker)
12. LET YOUR LOVE FLOW (Bellamy Brothers)
13. SOMEDAY SOON (Moe Bandy/Judy Collins)
14. JAMBALAYA (Hank Williams Sr.)
15. LOVE ME LIKE A SONG (Willie Nelson/Kimmie Rhodes)
16. IF I NEEDED YOU (Don Williams/Emmy Lou Harris)
17. COUNTRY ROADS (John Denver)
18. TAKE THIS JOB & SHOVE IT (Johnny Paycheck)
19. ACT NATURALLY (Beatles)
20. NASHVILLE CATS (Loving Spoonful)
21. THAT’S HOW I GOT TO MEMPHIS (Tom T Hall)
22. AMARILLO BY MORNING (George Strait)
More Country to Come Soon!
The event should be ready to provide cover for the band in case of rain.
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