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- Kansas City, MO
- Cover Band
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $500-$10,000
Overview
Hi, we're Midwest Mixtape, a unique guitarist/drummer duo that sounds like a full band and will take your event from average to unforgettable! We play your choice of genres – rock, pop, jazz and/or country – our song list has excellent variety, from Stevie Wonder to Matchbox 20, Fleetwood Mac to Taylor Swift, and everything in between. One half of our Duo, Matt, is also an incredible professional saxophonist that plays all kinds of events as a soloist or with a DJ-- wedding, corporate events, & more.
Midwest Mixtape is a husband-wife team, Matt & Laura Lee Crandall-- and we LOVE being able to make our customers' events memorable and remove any stress associated with hiring live music.
9 Reviews
We hired Midwest Mixtape for neighborhood BBQ Pool Party. They were absolutely fantastic. Communication was amazing and everyone enjoyed the variety of their music. Would highly recommend them and would like to use them again next year!
Cover Band
Response from Midwest Mixtape:
Thank you, Sharon! Your neighborhood was wonderful to play for!
Midwest Mixtape did an amazing job performing at our company event! They were on time, professional and sounded so great. They were the perfect band for our event, and we recommend them to anyone.
Cover Band, Multi-Instrumentalist, Top 40 Band
Response from Midwest Mixtape:
Thank you, Gwen! We loved playing for your event!
These guys came thru! Great band. Played music for 30-70 year olds. Very professional! Would hire them again! Had most people dancing all night!
Cover Band
Response from Midwest Mixtape:
Thank you, Steven! We loved playing for Lenore's birthday bash!
Matt was a wonderful saxophonist who played the entire wedding day! He played along with the DJ for the reception and ceremony! He was very energetic for the reception, which was the perfect atmosphere for dancing! The cocktail hour, which he solely performed, was a lot of guests favorite part! I got so many compliments on having him there playing! Highly recommend having him at your next event!!
Saxophone Player
Photos from this event
Matt is an extremely nice guy and as great of a sax player. He made the party. I had people all night asking me "where the hell did you find this guy? He's amazing!" I will definitely use, or at least attempt to use, Matt's musical talents down the road.
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Talented and professional! These folks are a class act and definitely worth watching live. This duo packs the punch of a full band and have a robust sound, which is quite surprising to see live. Plus, both are multi-instrumentalists with a lot of creativity up their sleeves. Hear your favorite songs sung by the two. They have a large catalog of music in many genres. Surely, you'll hear all your favorites. Had the pleasure of working for them briefly and enjoyed my time immensely. Looking forward to seeing them live again in the near future. If you're in the market for hiring a band, look no further than the Midwest Mixtape Duo!
Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Multi-Instrumentalist, Party Band, Rock Band, Top 40 Band
Response from Midwest Mixtape:
Thank you, Lonnie! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Matt played saxophone at my wedding reception and did a fantastic job! He played along with DJ to so many songs and the guests loved it. He was so easy to work with and goes above and beyond.
Saxophone Player
Response from Midwest Mixtape:
Thank you so much, Morgan! I'm so glad I could be part of making your wedding day wonderful!
Matt is great. He sang the music I chose beautifully. He was punctual and provided the perfect music backdrop for my wedding and reception. I highly recommend.
Guitarist
Matt Crandall did an amazing job at my event. He played a gorgeous arrangement of the song I chose, and multiple people commented on how great it sounded. He's professional, reliable, punctual, and a great musician. You won't be disappointed!
Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $500-$10,000
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to Expect
Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Blues,.... We play a wide range of genres and customize our set lists to match your event's vibe and mood! We offer performances as a soloist, trio, four piece band--all the way up to a 7 piece band!
What instruments would you like and how many musicians?
- Duo: 2 musicians = guitar & vocals + drums & vocals!
- Solo guitar, with or without vocals
- Solo saxophone, with or without tracks
- Both guitar and saxophone, using a looper pedal.
- Saxophone + DJ - tons of energy!
- Full band--from a trio all the way up to a 7 piece band!
Our performing fee includes sound and lights.
About
Hi, We're Matt and Laura Lee Crandall! Here's a little about us both:
Matt -- I originally hail from Topeka, Kansas, but have called Kansas City home for many years. I have two music degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. I'm a member of the 312th Army Reserve Band, based in Lawrence, KS, where I performs on guitar and woodwinds in a variety of groups–pop, jazz, and wind band. In addition to performing, I also teach music at a local high school.
I love to make my clients' events something special and unique for them and their guests. I have played countless private events, including weddings, engagement parties, business events, quinceañeras, anniversary parties...and more!
Laura Lee - I grew up in Oklahoma and Nevada, then came up to Kansas City to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where I graduated with a degree in Percussion Performance (drums!!!) at the Conservatory of Music. I have played in many groups, with a huge range of style and genres--- pop, rock, country, traditional Mexican Marimba, jazz, orchestral music--I've had wonderful variety in my music career. Besides playing with Midwest Mixtape, I also play drums and sing with Midnight Rodeo, a Kansas City based country cover band. I also own and run a music school, KC Rock Band & Guitar School of Music, where I also teach drum set.
Some notable public performances and venues we've had the honor of performing at:
Garmin Air Show 2022 and 2023
KC Live! Stage - Hot County Nights Summer Series
KC Live! Stage - Opening for Granger Smith
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Grand Opening
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
Pre-Music - Royals Game - Kaufman Stadium
Pre-Music - KU Jayhawks Football Game - David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Additional Booking Notes
Sound and lights provided by entertainment (Matt Crandall)
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 02, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| August 03, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 10, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| April 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 11, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 27, 2023 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Nightclub Event |
| April 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Set List
I customize every set list for the event's needs and learn special songs for your event, but here is a sample of some popular songs I do:
Crossroads
Feel it Still
Watermelon Sugar
Come Together
Home
Kansas City
Wonderwall
All Star
Sharp Dressed Man
Hell of a View
Brown Eyed Girl
Mr Blue Sky
Superstition
Valeria
Long Train Running
I Won’t Back Down/Running Up That Hill
It’s Time
Best Day of My Life
Pride 'n Joy
Learn to Fly
Hell of a View
Blinding Lights
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Miss You
Lonely Boy
Your Song Saved My Life
Sweet Home Alabama
I Won't Give Up On Us
Wonderful Tonight
My Hero
Soulfight
Time of Your Life
In Color
Play that Funky Music
The Middle
Miss You
Free Bird
Love is a Verb
Summertime
Influences & Inspiration
My influences are wide and varied! I love so many kinds of music. Here's a few to get started...
Pop/Rock/Country - Jason Mraz, Foo Fighters, Luke Combs, Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Need to Breathe, Bruno Mars, Stone Temple Pilots, Eric Clapton, Phil Keaggy, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Prince,
Jazz - Count Basie, Bobby Watson, John Coltrane, Bela Fleck, Kenny Garrett, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Joshua Redman,
Setup Requirements
Dedicated 15a circuit power outlet, in close proximity to performance location (unless it is a 100% acoustic performance).