The Rusty Doves, a progressive-americana band out of Utica, New York. Their music is a mixture of early swing and jazz standards, bluegrass, folk, and other genres for an energetic blend of sound. This two-piece combines mandolin and upright bass with vocal harmonies and is known for their big sound and array of unique musical arrangements. A great band for weddings and events!
I booked the Rust Doves for my wedding on 9/24/16. They were wonderfully professional, and the music was perfect. They worked with all of my requests and I loved them. I got 20+ comments from wedding guests, young and old, about how wonderful they were. I would recommend them to anyone!
The Rusty Doves played for our Women's Weekend Retreat. They were a smash! We loved their music - it perfectly complemented our dinner party. Everyone was out of their seats dancing. Alyssa and Jerry were very professional and easy to work with. From the initial booking through the whole evening they were fantastic.
Price Range: Contact with details for a custom quote.
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Since 2007, The Rusty Doves have been booked at coffee houses, restaurants, bars, festivals, and many private parties. Our acoustic stylings of 20's and 30's jazz tunes, bluegrass, folk and original songs have proved a perfect fit for a wide range of events. We have also provided music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and celebrations/receptions for many happy couples. Special songs can be learned by request!
We can generally provide our own sound system, depending on the size of the venue. For outdoor events, we would greatly appreciate protection from inclement weather and the blazing sun. For larger venues who provide a sound system we are ready to feed the system direct outs from our pedal box. Phantom power is also needed. Some DJ services can be provided for certain events. Acoustic performances are also available, for quieter ceremonies and small rooms.
| September 24, 2016 • 1:00pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 06, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 18, 2014 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Jazz Standards
Guilty of Loving You -- 1931, Whiting/Akst
Say It Isn't So -- 1932, Irving Berlin
My Sin -- 1929, Brown, DeSylva, Henderson
Cheek to Cheek -- 1935, Irving Berlin
Dream a Little Dream of Me -- 1931, Gus Kahn
Why Don’t You Do Right -- 1936, Joseph "Kansas Joe" McCoy
Unforgettable -- 1951, Irving Gordon
What a Wonderful World -- 1967, Bob Thiele
It Don’t Mean a Thing -- 1931, Ellington/Mills
Put the Blame On Mame -- 1946, Roberts/Fisher
Minnie the Moocher -- 193, Cab Calloway
Evening -- 1920's, Mitchell Parish
Sister Kate -- 1919, Williams/Piron
Yessir, That’s My Baby 1925, Donaldson/Kahn
Old Fashioned Morphine 1895, trad./2004, Holland
Bei Mir Bist du Schoen 1932, Jacobs/Secunda
All of Me -- 1931, Marks/Simons
Fly Me to the Moon -- 1954, Bart Howard
Lover Come Back to Me -- 1928, Romburg/Hammerstein II
Lullaby of Birdland -- 1952, Shearing/Weiss
Dance Me to the End of Love 1984, Leonard Cohen
Cou Cou -- 1937, Django Reinhardt/ Josette Dayde
| Alyssa Stock | Mandolin |
| Jerry Dee | Upright Bass |
Music from the 20's and 30's, Madeleine Peyroux, The Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, Alison Krauss/Robert Plant, The Wailing Jennys, Fats Waller
Shade/Shelter for outdoor performances
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