Whether it’s a dance band or a ballroom orchestra you require, Walt Music can meet your needs! Dances with live music are becoming increasingly popular at weddings and corporate events, and we can work with you on repertoire – classic tunes from the 50’s and 60’s, top 40, the sound of big band, or Strauss waltzes played by a salon orchestra. Our dance bands normally start with a four-piece combo, and can go right on up to a full symphony orchestra – anything can be put together for your event, including your favorite special songs. Good Celtic bands are also a great source of music for dance events.
We can also provide professional ballroom dancers for demonstration or on-site instruction. And Nova Scotia is also famous for its square and round dance players and callers, for a truly memorable “down-home” feel.
This Pictou County native is a well known performer on the East Coast music scene, and has successfully juggled a busy solo career, work as Musical Director for the hit touring show “DRUM!”, and starred in Denny Doherty’s “Dream a Little Dream”- the nearly true story of the Mamas and Papas.
Doris grew up in a big musical family and was playing piano before her feet could touch the pedals. She wrote her first song at seven . (more…)
Nadia, an international performer previously based in the Philippines, now lends her unique character to the North American scene. From a career that started at the age of fourteen, Nadia has developed into what she is today…..a well-seasoned professional. She has performed in a variety of Asian hot spots. Her resume includes a five-year singing engagement with the Royal Family of Brunei. (more…)
Daniel began his musical training as a trombone player in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia. For seven years, he performed and toured throughout Australia, Sweden and Finland in big bands and other ensembles. Daniel then realized his true musical passion was singing and went on to study voice at the Australian Conservatory of Music in Sydney.
As a jazz vocalist, Daniel had the opportunity to perform and mentor with some of Australia’s top jazz musicians including Joy Yates, Catie Halliday, Dave MacRae and Adrian Whitehead before embarking on his solo career. (more…)
Mike Cowie is a trumpet player, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style.
After the success of his Big Night Out CD, which brought Mike’s original jazz/funk based music to audiences in Canada and Europe. Mike has followed up with the release of his latest CD Lucid Blue. A stunning fusion of Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way period with hip-hop beats and electronica. Ten new Mike Cowie originals, combine computer/DJ soundscapes with his stunning trumpet tone. The funky beats, beautiful melodies and sophisticated chord progressions create a sound that is new, fresh and timeless. (more…)
Hot Gruvs, high energy and a lead singer whose dynamic vocals and soulful, passionate style has the audience dancing in the aisles make Asia and Nu Gruv the freshest R & B dance machine this side of the Big Smoke. If Asia and Nu Gruv don’t make you get up and shake everything you’ve got – it’s time to check your pulse!
A multi talented Halifax-based music ensemble that weaves old school rhythm and blues, soul and funk with contemporary urban rhymes and beats, Nu Gruv draws on influences from Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, Jocelyn Brown, Curtis Mayfield and many others, as the band and lead singer Asia weave an unrivaled environment of dance inducing sound. (more…)
For over two decades, The Classics have been one of the most popular dance bands in Halifax, entertaining audiences at corporate events, conventions, weddings and private functions. The seven-member band features six vocalists, horns and a dynamic rhythm section. From the soulful sounds of Motown and classic R&B, to the hottest dance hits of the disco era, The Classics perform the timeless dance music of the ’60s and ’70s that gets people on their feet and on the dance floor all night long.
Dance glam. The Tom Collins Band. Yes.
Looking for dance glam, party grooves? The Tom Collins Band is the band for you! Bringing style and swagger to a glossy mix of current pop, classic disco, and variety dance, The Tom Collins Band excels at delivering a shimmering hot night of glitz and groove on the dance floor.
Inspired by the soaring vocals that dominated Studio 54, lead vocalist Carol Ritchie draws on the female icons that owned the disco world and deeply influenced the dance music of today. (more…)
