The Start
- Ottawa, ON
- Cover Band
- 2 Verified Bookings
Brad M. said “The Starts playlist was great for a dance I just attended, the music played was fun, energetic, clean and crisp! I will definitely keep them in mind for…”
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The Underground is Ottawa’s hottest 80s New Wave Dance Party band. Performing music by groups like Duran Duran, INXs, Billy Idol, U2 and many more, this professional 4 piece cover band will keep the party going all night long. Members of The Underground have performed all across Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Toronto, the East Coast, and Europe.
With a focus on dance and party songs of one of the greatest decades in pop music, The Underground brings energy, enthusiasm, and experience to any show, big or small - keeping you moving and grooving all night long.
I saw this band at a private party and it was spectacular. They played all the tunes that I loved from my youth. They were super nice too!!! 100% recommend!!
This band is so fun and great bunch of people. Can’t said enough good things about this band. My friends and I love all the songs and danced all night!!
I've seen this band several times around Ottawa's Music Scene. They get the whole place dancing and singing. They can pack the house with their Retro Style. There isn't a song you won't recognize. From Billy Idol to INXS, Duran Duran, Ramones, U2 and Human League...."Don't You Want Me". They will not disappoint. If you like to have fun then put your dancing shoes on because you won't want to sit down. They'll "Spin you Right Round Baby Right Round". Great Band! Lots of Fun! Professional! Just all around a "Great Bunch of Guys!
July 2018, we hired “The Underground” for our wedding. If you’re looking for a great band that will have everyone up dancing and reminiscing about those fantastic 80’s tunes, then this is the band for you. They are very professional and we would recommend them for any occasion. Enjoy! 🎸🎤🎹🥁🎶🎵
Price Range: $1000 and up
Languages: English, French
The Underground is Ottawa's premier 80s New Wave Tribute act, focusing on new wave dance music of the 1980s. Our focus is to build a set list to bring people back to the 80s and fill the dance floor with favorite songs of the era. We have fun on stage both performing and interacting with our audiences. We have been known to invite audience members on stage to sing along with us as well as get the whole venue singing along. A successful night for us is a night where everyone leaves with a smile on their face, having danced the night away.
The Underground is made up of four professional musicians who have performed all across Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Toronto, the East Coast, and Europe, from small clubs to major festivals. The Underground consists of Jason McDonald on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Jim Clarke on lead guitar and vocals, Stephane Boucher on drums and vocals, and Pat Cooney on bass and vocals.
For larger rooms, bars, and organized functions, PA and stage lighting systems are generally handled by the owner or organizer and a full stage plot is available upon request.
For smaller functions, however, there may be a need for us to provide our own sound and lights. The Underground does have a full PA so please get in touch so we can discuss your requirements.
November 01, 2019–November 02, 2019 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Greenfield's Gastro Public House |
June 07, 2019–June 08, 2019 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Greenfield's Gastro Public House |
April 27, 2019–April 28, 2019 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Taproom260 |
March 09, 2019–March 10, 2019 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | The Carleton Tavern |
March 01, 2019–March 02, 2019 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Greenfield's Gastro Public House |
January 19, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | The Overflow Brewing Company |
January 17, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Function |
January 04, 2019 • 9:30pm - 11:30pm | DJ Remi Royale's 80s Dance Party |
Some of the many 80s songs we cover are:
Obsession - Animotion
One Way Or Another - Blondie
My Best Friend's Girl - The Cars
Rock The Casbah - The Clash
Should I Stay - The Clash
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode
Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran
Rio - Duran Duran
A Little Respect - Erasure
Wild Wild West - The Escape Club
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
I Ran - Flock Of Seagulls
Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Devil Inside - INXS
Need You Tonight - INXS
Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil
I Melt With You - Modern English
Blue Monday - New Order
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - The Police
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Love My Way - The Psychedelic Furs
The One I Love - REM
Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics
What I Like About You - The Romantics
Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Rock This Town - The Stray Cats
I Will Follow - U2
New Years Day - U2
Blister In The Sun - The Violent Femmes
Dance Hall Days - Wang Chung
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