Get ready for a musical adventure with the Green Shoebox Band! Our group delivers familiar tunes from the 60s through 2000s with a fresh twist, ensuring every listener experiences the unexpected and leaves dancing and smiling. Dubbed a “musical rollercoaster” by fans, we pride ourselves on offering something different yet utterly enjoyable. Our motto, “Decades of music. Outside the box.” perfectly encapsulates our approach.
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Price Range: $500 - $2000 depending on member configuration
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
What Sets Us Apart?
Versatile Playlist: From the 60s to the 2000s, we cover a wide range of genres, ensuring everyone finds a favorite.
Engaging Performance: We turn every show into a musical rollercoaster, keeping the crowd entertained and on their feet.
Memorable Experiences: Our goal is to leave a lasting impression, turning the venue into a hub of laughter, dance, and shared memories.
Professionalism: Count on us for a seamless and reliable performance, from start to finish.
Green Shoebox Band is a group of musician friends that enjoy sharing a wide variety of music from the 60s through the 2000s-in our unique style!
Get ready for a musical adventure with the Green Shoebox Band! Our group delivers familiar tunes with a fresh twist, ensuring every listener experiences the unexpected and leaves dancing and smiling. Dubbed a “musical rollercoaster” by fans, we pride ourselves on offering something different yet utterly enjoyable. Our motto, “Decades of music. Outside the box.” perfectly encapsulates our approach.
Our live performances have included events for the communities of Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, Merriam, Eudora, Independence, Old Shawnee Days, Wellsville Days, Leavenworth County and many popular music venues and corporate/private events around the Kansas City area. The opportunity to choose VIP pre-shows at Starlight Theater before acts such as the Doobie Brothers (2023) and James Taylor (2024), and sold out shows at Aztec Shawnee Theater, are annual highlights.
We can provide a customized entertainment package consisting of a full band, or when needed, solo, duo or trio options to accommodate your desired sound preferences and stage area. Whatever your musical needs, we have options!
Green Shoebox Band will provide the ultimate performance package based on your audience, venue and sound needs. Our flexible sound options can provide optimum sound levels for small venues or larger events.
We have over 300 active songs but here is a sample setlist.
SET ONE
1. Unintended Consequence Bonnie Raitt
2. Listen to the Music Doobie Brothers
3. Put Your Records On Connie Bailey Rae
4. Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
5. A Bar Song (AKA Tipsy) Shaboozey
6. Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin
7. Doctor My Eyes Sheryl Crow Version
8. Fast As You Dwight Yoakam
9. Blinding Lights The Weeknd
10. Every Breath You Take Sting
11. Havana Camilla Cabello
12. I’m The Only One Melissa Etheridge
13. Strawberry Wine Deana Carter
14. Black Horse and Cherry Tree KT Tunsell
15. Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers
16. I Can See Clearly Now Ray Charles
17. Why Haven’t I Heard From You Reba McEntire
18. Exs and Ohs Ellie King
19. Heatwave Linda Ronstadt
20. Something to Talk About Bonnie Raitt
21. Need You Tonight Bonnie Raitt/INXS
22. Unchain My Heart Ray Charles
23. Save Your Tears The Weeknd
24. Gimme Some Lovin’ Spencer Davis Group
25. I’m A Believer Monkees/Smashmouth
SET TWO
1. Still the Good Old Days Sheryl Crow
2. Mustang Sally Wilson Picket & Others
3. When Love Starts Talking Wynonna Judd
4. Black Velvet Alannah Myles
5. Long Train Running Doobie Brothers
6. Some Kind of Wonderful Grand Funk Railroad
7. Nick of Time Bonnie Raitt
8. Stuck In the Middle Stealers Wheel
9. Cold Heart/Rocket Man Remix Elton John/Dua Lippa
10. Fire The Pointer Sisters
11. Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton
12. What’s Up 4 Non Blondes
13. You’re No Good/Evil Ways Linda Ronstadt/Santana
14. Take Me to the River Al Green/Eva Cassidy
15. How Sweet It is to Be Loved By You James Taylor
16. Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker
17. Game of Love Santana/Michele Branch
18. Real Man Bonnie Raitt
19. Rolling In the Deep Adele
20. Dancing in the Street Martha & the Vandellas
Main Options
1 I Gotta Feeling The Black Eyed Peas
2 Addicted to Love Robert Palmer
3 After Midnight Eric Clapton
4 Birthday Song The Beatles
5 Can’t You See Marshall Tucker Band
6 Heartache Tonight The Eagles
7 I’d Rather Go Blind Etta James
8 I Feel the Earth Move Carole King
9 The Letter Joe Cocker
10 Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet
11 Neutron Dance The Pointer Sisters
12 Old Time Rock and Roll Bob Seger
13 Peaceful Easy Feeling The Eagles
14 Pink Cadillac Bruce Springsteen
15 Rode In On a Harley Original by RLo
16 Roll With It Steve Wynwood
17 Son of a Preacher Man Dusty Springfield
18 Stand By Me Ben E. King
19 Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
20 MANY OTHERS…
| Stan Adell | Founder, Promoter, Drums & Percussion |
| R. Lorraine Taylor-Wheaton (RLo) | Lead vocals and guitar |
| Kenneth Warren | Lead guitar and vocals |
| Ken Bell | Bass guitar, Hammond organ and vocals |
| Mike Wheeler | Saxophones and vocals |
| Various guest musicians | As Needed |
We like to play a wide variety of music from the 60s through latest hits on the radio today. Our members have performed with various bands across all musical genres. Our Lead singer, RLo, covers many artists such as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Adele, Carole King, Melissa Etheridge, the Pointer Sisters, Aretha Franklin, and about any other artist. You will hear influences from The Beatles, The Eagles, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, The Weeknd, and many others (some of the classics are still going strong today). Although we are not known as a country band, we play country favorites by artists such as Dwight Yoakam, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton, Toby Keith and others.
NOTE: A full song list is available on our website by artist or by year.
We can provide needed sound equipment for your venue or work with your professional production resources.
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