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- Bayonne, NJ
- Doo Wop Group
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $500 and up
Overview
The Original Mixed Company is an oldies band specializing in Doo-Wop, Motown, Soul, R&B, and Gospel from the 40's through the 70's. We perform a cappella or with a band, depending on the event. The group has been together for more than 35 years. We have played throughout the Northeast, at Studio 54 and many other night clubs, concerts, and private functions. We've been on CBS-FM and NPR as well as local TV programs, and even toured England. We have opened for many national acts including The Drifters, The Marvelettes, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Platters, Earl Lewis and the Channels, The Jive Five, The Exciters, The Skyliners, and The Coasters. And now we're ready to sing and play for YOU!
13 Reviews
This past Saturday night, my wife and I hosted a 70th bday party for me (Jim). We had a tent at the house and BBQ for dinner. The Original Mixed Company kicked the entertainment off for the 45 guests in attendance as dinner ended.
The age range of the guests were from 23 to 95 years old and ALL folks were tapping their toes and singing along to the songs they knew. Many got up to dance.
The band had energy and personality and kept the crowd engaged for two hours. They are great guys and their love of the music, playing and tight harmony made the evening a great memory for everyone.
Doo Wop Group, 1950s Era Entertainment
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Jim Nancy we appreciate the kind words and glad to be a part of Jim s 70th Birthday We had a great time and hope we can do it again someday
Photos from this event
The gentleman were amazing. Very professional, accommodating and talented. I would hire them again in a second!
Doo Wop Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hi Andy, Thanks for the terrific review. Sorry I wasn't able to make it personally. Finally starting to feel better. I know the rest of the group had a great time. You all were a geat audience. I heard Mike really enjoyed it!.
Thank you guys so much for such an amazing performance! Truly made the event that much more special!!
1950s Era Entertainment, Doo Wop Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hi Loredana, Thank you so much for your great review. We had a terrific time at your beautiful home singing for your mother and your guests. It was a Blast!
The Original Mixed Company was putstanding and so professional and engaging. I plan to hire them again in the future and I encourage anyone that wants a real group to perform for them, get the Original Mixed Company, they won't let you down.
1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, A Cappella Group, Motown Group, Oldies Music, R&B Group, R&B Vocalist
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hey Derick, Thanks for the great review and the pics! Hope to see you and your family again. Be well and stay safe.
Photos from this event
They killed it at our event. People loved them and these loved them back. Highly recommended.
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, A Cappella Group, Doo Wop Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hey Ryan, thanks a million for the great review. We're going to post it on our facebook page too. Can't wait to see the photos/videos. Hope the conference was a roaring success.
Andy Martin
My wife and I are pretty big fans of doo woop music. For her birthday I planned on having a doo woo wop group serenade her in the park where I proposed. I found The Original Mixed Company on gig salad and am so very glad I did.
Andy and I remained in contact on and off for about a month before the big day. Andy is a very nice guy, and not only pitched some cool ideas to me, but was open to my suggestions as well.
Their performance, and the experience overall, went much better than expected. These guys are seriously talented, their harmonies on point, and the energy they brought was just so uplifting. I sat beside my wife on a park bench while the group did their thing, and so many people stopped in their tracks, recording with their phones, smiling, and some dancing to the beautiful nostalgic harmonies.
I would recommend The Original Mixed Company in a heartbeat to anyone who is looking for a professional, capable group of singers for occasions of any kind.
- Christian Santos
A Cappella Group, Barbershop Quartet, Oldies Music, Singing Group, Doo Wop Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hi Christian, what can I say? I'm speechless. Thank you so much for the great review. All our customers should be a pleasant and focused as you. Again, a very Happy Birtday toAbigail!
Got the group,over as surprise for my darling hubby a birthday. They were great, everyone loved them!!! Made the party so warm and memorable....thank you all!!!
A Cappella Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hi Jacqueline,
Thanks so much for the fabulous review. We had a blast!
If you have that group picture with you and Paul and or a video, and you don't mind sharing, please send it to amartin@si.rr.com Thanks again!
Andy
The Original Mixed Company was a delight and made for a perfect night for my parents 50s era anniversary party. The group was talented, professional and very accommodating and even learned a favorite song to sing for my daughter that night. Andy was on top of the booking and a pleasure to work with during the booking phase.
1950s Era Entertainment
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Thank you Justin, for your great review. We had a blast as well. Watching three generations party and dance to our singing made it all worthwhile.
We had the best experience with The Original Mixed Company. From a very last minute booking on my part, the group was fantastic and flexible. My parents 50th Wedding Anniversary in Manhattan was made extra special with their serenade in Central Park. They sang all of the songs my parents love!!!!
Doo Wop Group
The Original Mixed Company was the hit of The Morris Animal Refuge's Fur Ball!
The Fur Ball is our signature fund raising event. This year the Ball was a 1950's prom theme. The Original Mixed Company was our lead act. Their harmony and singing was superb! Everyone who attended the Ball loved them. They are professional and kind as well as being a great Doo Wop group!
1950s Era Entertainment
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
Hi Anne, Thank you so much for your great review. We had a wonderful time in Philadelphia. The event was very well organized, the facility was all we could ask for and you, the DJ and staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. It was a pleasure to perform for such a worthy cause and fun-filled event.
This group was phenomenal! Great to work with. They performed at my daughter's wedding. I had requested a couple of songs, very meaningful to my daughter. They timed everything, so as she was walking in, they sang these songs. It made the moment. Couldn't have asked for more. What a night. Thank you to The Original Mixed Company and Andy in particular for his hard work in putting this all together.
A Cappella Group
We hired the group to sing at a 90th birthday party for an amazing young NYC lady named Joy!. I was so amazed at how professional they were- calling ahead, planning exactly what we wanted and when. The party was in a small apartment and was packed with people. When the group entered singing, there was a hush over the room. They sang directly to her and her face just glowed. They were perfectly on key and sang so naturally in harmony that we felt like we knew them like a long lost friend! The whole room was smiling and taping them on their phones. There were people of all different ages and different ethnicities but everybody was smiling, singing and clapping. I couldn't have asked for more!! Thank you to all in the group.
A Cappella Group, Doo Wop Group
It was my sister's birthday party and I wanted to surprise her with some music she grew up with. I found The Original Mixed Company on GigSalad. The group was perfect for the occasion. Reliable, personable, great music. Everyone at the party came up to me to say how much they enjoyed the group, to ask where I found it. So I spread the word. GigSalad and The Original Mixed Company were a great combination. I am happy to recommend both.
1960s Era Entertainment, A Cappella Group, Doo Wop Group
Response from The Original Mixed Company:
We are so very glad to hear that Norman Pearlstine was pleased with our performance at his sister's birthday party. It always makes our performance better when the guests are having a good time and this was very much the case at this event. Norman threw a great party and we're happy to have been a part of it.
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 and up
What to Expect
When The Original Mixed Company performs, we give 150%! we customize our set to the exact requirements of every client and venue. When it all comes together, it's a beautiful thing. Here's what someone said about our latest performance and the Chandelier Room in Bayonne, NY on November 21st, 2015:
Last night in Bayonne NJ at the Chandelier Room,a celebration for Stan Krause and 50 years of Catamount Records took place. The place was packed...The Tru Devines, The 1 and 9 Band , Vintage and Mixed Company, all provided entertainment. Much of this was acappella and anchor group Mixed Company rocked the place. They are sure into their zone these days .
Services Offered
Set List
The Original Mixed Company Song List
Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
Bring It on Home to Me Sam Cooke
Burying Ground Sensational Nightingales
Chain Gang Sam Cooke
Come Go with Me Del Vikings
Darling Lorraine - Knockouts
Don't Go, Please Stay - Drifters
Don't Look Back - Temptations
Get Ready - Temptations
Gloria - Cadillacs
Havin' a Party - Sam Cooke
He Ain't Heavy - Hollies
I'll Take You Home Drifters
Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Little Girl of Mine - Cleftones
I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
My Girl - Temptations
On Broadway - Drifters
Only Sixteen - Sam Cooke
On Sunday Afternoon - Harptones
Oh What a Night - Dells
Sand in My Shoes - Drifters
Save the Last Dance for Me - Drifters
Sentimental Reasons - Cleftones
Sixteen Candles - Crests
Soothe Me - Sam Cooke
Stand by Me - Ben E. King
Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley
Teenager in Love - Dion
The Glory of Love - The Five Keys
The Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
The Stars - Ocappellas
The Wanderer - Dion
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - Casinos
This Magic Moment - Drifters
'Til Then - Mills Brothers/Classics
Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Twisting the Night Away - Sam Cooke
Under the Boardwalk - Drifters
Up on the Roof - Drifters
What You Gonna Do? Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
When We Get Married Dream Lovers
When She Was My Girl - Four Tops
Why Don't You Write Me?-The Jacks
Influences & Inspiration
Sam Cooke, The Drifters, The Temptations, the Harptones, The Crests, Wilson Pickett, Dion and the Belmonts, the Shirrels, Frankie Lymon, The Cleftones, The Soul Stirrers, Hank Ballard, The Spaniels, the Desires, The Five Keys, The Heartbeats, etc.