"A Rock & Roll Sing-a-Long Dance Party". All your favorite songs from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Also available, a special Seniors Show called: "Songs I Learned From My Mother". Favorites from the 30's, 40's, and 50's.
I received a lot of complements from our guests that they enjoyed the music.
The material was not what I expected. I requested "summer music" for 70-90 yea- olds. I expected Jimmy Buffet, Beach Boys, Paul Anka, etc. While I enjoyed Jimmy's performance (I'm younger), the feedback was that very few people had heard any of the songs, except 2 by Elvis and a couple others. For example, no one at my table of 10 had heard "Norwegian Wood" or "The Boxer" before except me. Also, he kept flipping through his music - I believed that to be looking for just the right tunes - but it was distracting.
Response from Jimmy Mac:
This event was a big success. It was a dinner and concert at a 55 years and older community.
So in my one hour show, I squeezed it something for everyone. And I was rewarded with a lot of sing-a-long fun and generous applause.
For those in their 80’s and 90’s I had: Oh Susanna, King of the Road, This land Is Your Land, etc.
For those in their 70’s I played: Elvis, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, etc.
And for the youngsters in their late 50’s and 60’s I had: The Eagles, Chicago, and Van Morrison.
And of course, for the summertime theme I played: Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Ventures, and the biggest hit of the evening, Miserlou by surf king Dick Dale.
Everyone (including me) had a great time, and I would gladly come back for an encore next year.
We had Jimmy perform at our holiday breakfast. The music was great and he was extremely personable. I would definitely hire him again.
Jimmy closed our event with a great singalong! At the end had all group dancing in their seats! Great way to close our event!
Jimmy is a very talented musician and an all around good guy. He was personable and intuitive enough to read the crowd. He even stuck around a little extra to talk with the birthday boy about their shared taste in music. He was the perfect addition to this 60th birthday party!
Jimmy Mac played for three hours for a kids’ birthday party we hosted this summer. He played classic rock songs that everyone knew, and that the kids enjoyed dancing to. He came dressed in a fun, bright tie-dyed shirt, and with his own chair/microphone/speakers. He was very engaged with the audience. He had special moments for the kids, he walked the yard to interact with everyone, and when all the kids left, he sat down with the adults and played requests.
Photos from this event
Jimmy Mac came to our school's Writers' Week. He shared stories about his life, his creative perspective, and his songs (which are beautiful, by the way). He's a fun, generous, easy-going presence who plays wonderfully and has a great message for kids.
Jimmy Mac was wonderful. He was diligent, prepared, on time, dependable, extremely friendly and most of all, he was a great singer and guitarist. He engaged his audience and everyone had a great time. Thank you Jimmy, for helping create such a terrific party.
Response from Jimmy Mac:
I had a wonderful time performing for Agi's Baby Shower.
There were sing-a longs in the kitchen, dancing in the den, and those ladies out on the back deck.....
They were pretty wild singing and dancing to Twist & Shout.
"Well, shake it up baby now......"
Price Range: $250 and up
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| January 18, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 12, 2019 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| December 21, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 13, 2018 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Christmas Party |
| October 06, 2018 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| September 15, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 25, 2018 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | House Party |
| August 11, 2018 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| January 11, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | School Assembly |
| October 21, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Baby Shower |
EASY LISTENING ROCK
Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Moon Shadow - Cat Stevens
California Dreaming' - The Mamas and Papas
Love the One You're With - Steven Stills
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Cecilia - Paul Simon
I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby, Stills and Nash
Moondance - Van Morrison
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
Memphis - Johnny Rivers
Maggie Mae - Rod Stewart
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
You Don't Mess Around With Jim - Jim Croce
The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkel
Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
Desperado - The Eagles
Lying Eyes - The Eagles
Beginnings - Chicago
Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Angie - The Rolling Stones
Maggie Mae - Rod Stewart
LOVE SONGS
In My Life - The Beatles
I Will Always Think About You - The New Colony Six
Your Song - Elton John
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Let It Be - The Beatles
Love Me Tender - Elvis
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis
Desperado - The Eagles
You Were Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson
You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
SING ALONG SONGS
Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Oblade Oblada - The Beatles
My Baby Does the Hanky Panky - Tommy James and the Shondells
Mustangs Sally - Wilson Picket
Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
Strawberry Fields - The Beatles
Penny Lane - The Beatles
I Am the Walrus - The Beatles
Some Kinda Wonderful - Grand Funk
Joy To the World - Three Dog Night
Sweet Caroline - Neal Diamond
The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkel
Come Together - The Beatles
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Me & Julio - Paul Simon
Horse With No Name - America
Beginnings - Chicago
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
The Piano Man - Billy Joel
Pinball Wizard - The Who
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
I'm Not Your Steppen' Stone - The Monkees
California Dreaming' - The Mamas and Papas
Signs - The Five Man Electrical Band
Cecelia - Simon and Garfunkel
PARTY SONGS
Mony Mony - Tommy James and the Shondells
Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' - Crazy Elephant
I Think We're Alone Now - Tommy James and the Shondells
Sugar Sugar - The Archies
Hitchin' A Ride - Vanity Fair
I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight - Boyce and Hart
Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders
Nobody But Me - The Human Beinz
Land Of 1000 Dances - Sam the Sham and the Pharos
Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Rock and Roll Music - Chuck Berry/The Beatles
Woolly Bully - Sam the Sham and the Pharos
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
G-L-O-R-I-A - The Shadows of Knight/Van Morrison
The Game of Love - Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
Willie and the Hand Jive - The Johnny Otis Show
Devil With The Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys
Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater Revival
Hanky Panky - Tommy James and the Shondells
La Bamba - Richie Valens
Wipeout - The Surfaris
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
THE BEATLES
Eight Days a Week - The Beatles
If I Needed Someone - The Beatles
It's Only Love - The Beatles
I Should Have Known Better - The Beatles
Tell Me Why - The Beatles
Yellow Submarine - The Beatles
Things We Said Today - The Beatles
Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
In My Life - The Beatles
Come Together - The Beatles
Strawberry Fields - The Beatles
Penny Lane - The Beatles
Oblade Oblada - The Beatles
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Let It Be - The Beatles
I've Just Seen a Face - The Beatles
Revolution - The Beatles
Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
I Wanna Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
Hard Days Night - The Beatles
All My Lovin' - The Beatles
She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) - The Beatles
HARD ROCK
Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull
The Letter - Joe Cocker
Wild Thing - The Troggs
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Evil Ways - Santana
Brain Damage(Dark Side of the Moon) - Pink Floyd
Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
Don't You Love Her Madly - The Doors
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
50's ROCK & ROLL
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
All Shook Up - Elvis
Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis/Carl Perkins
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Love Me Tender - Elvis
FOLK SONGS
This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthry
If I Had a Hammer - Pete Seeger/Peter, Paul and Mary
Go Tell It On the Mountain
He's Got the Whole World In His Hands
Amen
Michael Row Your Boat Ashore
This Train (Is Bound For Glory)
We Shall Overcome
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
SONGS I LEARNED FROM MY MOTHER
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
Amazing Grace
Buffalo Gals
Campton Races
Clementine
Oh Susanna
On Top Of Old Smokey
Row Row Row Your Boat
She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain
Polly Wolly Doodle
This Old Man
When the Saints Go Marching In
Side By Side
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Roll Out the Barrel
Oh, Dear, What Can the Matter Be
Home On the Range
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