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WEDDING RECEPTIONS, CORPORATE EVENTS & OTHER PRIVATE AFFAIRS: 56DAZE is the Perfect Entertainment for your Perfect Occasion! 56DAZE is equally at home playing wedding receptions, corporate events, street festivals or other private parties as well as local and regional night spots. We'll work with you and adjust our song list to play the music you want to hear. We're not the typical "wedding band" – which is why we're such a great choice for your wedding reception or other private party. We are incredibly versatile and will literally drive the show through decades of "danceable" rock & roll favorites. From the rock classics and 80's dance, to the 90's alternative and today's modern rock and country, we have a little of something for everyone.

Composed of four truly talented musicians, 56DAZE features an incomparable line-up of some of the regions best entertainers. Tony Poling (Keys, Guitar, and Vocals) and Rick Rosonowski (Guitar and Vocals) front the band with their dynamic voices and magnetic stage presence. Team their brother-like harmonies with a dream rhythm section comprised of Scott Hafferkamp (Drums, Percussion, and Vocals) and Mahlon Orrin (Bass Guitar) and you a have yourself one hell of a rock show. Our goal is to create "ENERGY" through our performance that will motivate and captivate audiences of all ages. We guarantee a party at every show and promise to have everyone at your event dancing, singing, smiling, laughing and having an all out unforgettable experience.

EMCEE SERVICES: Tony Poling, of 56DAZE, will be happy to EMCEE your entire event. He will work with you to ensure the correct name pronunciations of all attendees needing an introduction, from wedding parties, board members, and special guests. There will be a wireless microphone available at all times for toasts, prayers, and any special announcements.

PRODUCTION: We are meticulous about our sound, lighting, and stage appearance. From our speakers, mixers, monitors, amps, instruments, and lighting, we use professional, touring grade equipment. This will ensure only the best possible sound and show for your event.

CONTINUOUS MUSIC: 56DAZE will provide pre-recorded music of your choice during the cocktail hour, dinner, and while on break.

DECORUM: We can assure you that if we perform at your event we will present ourselves professionally and reflect your requirements. We have performed at many local and regional night spots, weddings, festivals, and private functions and are well aware of the different atmospheres and what is appropriate behavior and dress for each.

SONGLIST:

1. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

2. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

3. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

4. Don't Stop Believin - Journey

5. What I like About You - The Romantics

6. Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett

7. I want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick

8. Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

9. Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

10. Jump - Van Halen

11. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

12. Hey Ya - Outkast

13. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

14. Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

15. Devil In A Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder

16. Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations

17. Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang

18. Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones

19. Slide - The Goo Goo Dolls

20. Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

21. Jungle Love - Moris Day & the Time

22. 1999 - Prince

23. Mr. Brightside - The Killers

24. Tequila - The Champs

25. When Doves Cry - Prince

26. Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy - Big & Rich

27. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard

28. Gimme' Three Steps - Lynard Skynard

29. You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

30. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel

31. Take On Me - Ah-Ha

32. We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad

33. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield

34. Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad

35. Roadhouse Blues - The Doors

36. Hurts So Good - John Cougar Mellencamp

37. I'm A Believer - The Monkees

38. New Girl Now - The Honeymoon Suite

39. Blister In The Sun - The Violent Femmes

40. Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind

41. How's It Going To Be - Third Eye Blind

42. Piano Man - Billy Joel

43. Tiny Dancer - Elton John

44. Your Song - Elton John

45. Long Cool Woman - The Hollies

46. Tush - ZZ Top

47. If You Could Only See - Tonic

48. Vehicle - The Ides Of March

49. My Wish - Rascal Flatts

50. 500 Miles - The Proclaimers

51. Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

52. Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds

53. Stayin' Alive - The BeeGees

54. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

55. Paralyzer - Finger 11

56. Brickhouse - The Commodores

57. When The Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney

58. Fly Like An Eagle - The Steve Miller Band

59. Holiday Road - Lindsey Buckingham

60. Drive - Incubus

61. TNT - AC/DC

62. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS

63. Jenny Jenny (867-5309) - Tommy TuTone

64. Hard To Handle - The Black Crowes

65. Vertigo - U2

66. Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry

67. Separate Ways - Journey

68. Inside Out - Eve 6

69. Man In The Box - Alice In Chains

70. Laid - James

71. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

72. Wait In Vain - Bob Marley

73. The Middle - Jimmy Eat World

74. Keep Your Hands To Yourself - The Georgia Sattelites

75. My Own Worst Enemy - Lit

76. Rock & Roll - Led Zepplin

77. The Ocean - Led Zepplin

78. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

79. Joy To The World - Three Dog Night

80. Talk Dirty To Me - Poison

81. Melt With You - Modern English

82. Fight For Your Right To Party - Beastie Boys

83. Fast As You - Dwight Yokam

84. Why Georgia - John Mayer

85. Do You Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart

86. Mountain Music - Alabama

87. Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks

88. Brand New Girlfriend - Steve Holy

89. Seven Bridges Road/Take It Easy - The Eagles

90. What Was I Thinkin' - Dierks Bentley

91. It's 5 O'Clock Somehwere - Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett

92. I Love This Bar - Toby Keith

93. FIght For Your Right - The Beastie Boys

94. Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger

95. T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - Travis Tritt

96. Low - Cracker

97. Aeroplane - Red Hot Chili Peppers

98. Crazy - Gnarles Barkley

99. American Girl - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

100. Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys

101. LA Woman - The Doors

102. Cherry Bomb - John Couager Melloncamp

103. Glory Days - Bruce Springstein

104. Here I Go Again - Whitesnake

105. Twist & Shout - The Beatles

106. Paperback Writer - The Beatles

107. I Loved Her First - Heartland

108. Come On Eileen - Dexie's Midnight Runners

109. Hava Nagila - Jewish Traditional

110. Imagine - John Lennon

111. Satisfaction (I Can't Get No) - The Rolling Stones

112. New Sensation - INXS

113. Float On - Modest Mouse

114. Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

115. Alive - Pearl Jam

116. Your Love - The Outfield

117. Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics

118. Yellow - Coldplay

119. Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' - Journey

120. Faithfully - Journey

121. Mr. Jones - Counting Crowes

122. And We Danced - Hooters

123. Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears

124. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf

PICTURES: (CLICK TO OPEN LARGER IMAGE. Then right click to save to your desktop)

VIDEOS: (Click to view or Right click/save as to download to your computer...or LINK TO THEM ON OUR SERVER as this is a private page)

DANCE, R&B, DISCO 1 - Hey Ya, Crazy, Get Down On It (4.85mb, 1:29)

DANCE, R&B, DISCO 2 - Billie Jean, Stayin' Alive, Do You Think I'm Sexy (5.39mb, 1:39)

OLDIES & CLASSIC ROCK 1 - Hard To Handle, Devil In A Blue Dress, Honky Tonk Woman (4.36mb, 1:18)

OLDIES & CLASSIC ROCK 2 - Twist & Shout, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Hang On Sloopy (4.35mb, 1:20)

80's ROCK & POP 1 - Don't Stop Beleivin', Jump (6.01mb, 1:51)

80's ROCK & POP 2 - Come On Eileen, Here I Go Again, Pour Some Sugar On Me (5.99mb, 1:51)

80's ROCK & POP 3 - Livin' On A Prayer, Where the Streets Have No Name, Your Love (4.88mb, 1:30)

COUNTRY MUSIC - Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy, It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, TROUBLE, When The Sun Goes Down, Mountain Music (8.58mb, 2:38)

TESTIMONIALS: (USE ANY YOUR FEEL ARE SUITABLE.... OR ALL.)

"This letter is in reference to Tony Poling and 56DAZE. I am an Emergency Medicine Physician who plays a few roles in our company and one of them is arranging 2 Holiday Corporate Parties- one for 400 guests and 300 guests. I have done this for the last 6 years and these events have been a tremendous success. We have enjoyed a band from Lorio Ross Entertainment over the years but we wanted a change. We were looking for someone to come in and shake things up; someone who engaged the crowd. I had never heard 56DAZE but one of my partners told me he had been to a couple summer weddings where he heard them. His comment was "they sounded great and everyone was on the dance floor". So, I listened to the demos on the web-site and frankly, they are much better live. We took a chance and hired Tony for both parties. Our guests LOVED THEM!! Everyone was on the dance floor and had an amazing time!! We have already booked them for both events for 2009. As an added unexpected bonus, the candid pictures we received from the event were so much fun to look at...the moments were well-captured and the quality was great.

As someone who has to make a lot of arrangements for these events, Tony made the music/entertainment aspect very easy for me. He set me at ease from the very first phone call I made to him and remained a true professional to the end. He was easy-going, flexible and excellent in customer service. My experience was stress-free and I trusted that he cared about our events. Tony and the band members of 56DAZE can read the crowd well and I didn't feel they were just at our events to put in their 6 hours. I felt that they really cared about giving a great performance and really wanted everyone to have a great time. I am more than happy that we took a chance with 56DAZE and we plan to have them every year!!"

~ Ruby Sooch, MD (Independent Emergency Physicians) ~

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"I booked 56 DAZE for the Northwest Ohio Rib-Off as well as the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church festival (Toledo, OH.) These guys exceeded expectations at every turn. They sounded great and kept the crowd there and spending money well into the night with an impressive variety of music- there is truly something for everyone. Their stage show is first class, the sound system perfectly set, and their professionalism is second to none. If you have the opportunity to hire these guys- DO NOT HESITATE! It is an investment well made into the success of your event."

~ Jim Roman (Event Planner) ~

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" Jacki and I just want to thank you guys again for doing such an awesome job at our wedding. From the starting lineups (which people loved) all the way until Faithfully, you were amazing!! I was sweating so much from dancing all night my tux was drenched, and it's because we loved your music so much. We especially appreciated you learning all those songs before our wedding, and you played them great. I was so impressed at how much you sounded like the original bands----Take on Me, Come On Eileen, Your Love, Don't Stop Believin'----those were incredible (and the first time I've heard you play them). Most importantly, you kept the crowd dancing until the very end. Hava Nagila was also perfect. Not too long or short---just right. We were having so much fun it seems like a blur. All of our friends were raving about you guys. They're still talking about it 3 days later. Albert Weisbrot (the guest singer) said you are the best wedding band he's ever heard (and he's been to a TON of weddings). Thank you for being so easygoing and able to make our wedding exactly the way we wanted it. I had the most fun night of my life, and my only regret is that we couldn't rock out for another hour. Jacki and I seriously wish we could do our wedding party all over again because it was so fun and went so fast.

We LOVED the pictures on your website, and I've told everybody at the wedding to check them out. Thanks for getting the pics up so quickly--we could hardly wait to see them. Thanks again for everything. Without your band, the wedding wouldn't have been nearly the same. You guys should feel really good about bringing so much joy and fun to people's lives."

~ Brent Jarnicki (Groom) ~

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"Chris and I can’t thank Tony and the band enough for the outstanding job! They far exceeded our expectations for the event and had a mob out on the dance floor the entire night (the photos don’t lie!). The great variety of music satisfied the young and the old and again, kept everyone dancing. The arrangement of the songs was well put together and the tempo of the night was perfect. We would hire them again in a heartbeat. And the photos of the event are a real treat since our guest were busy parting and we won’t receive the professional photos for a while. Friends and guest, present and not present, were ecstatic to visit the website and see the photos. "

~ Kasey Berthelot (Bride) ~

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"Just want to say “THANK YOU” for the excellent job you guys did at Matt and Michelle’s wedding reception. From our very first contact several months ago through the end of the reception you were all professional, courteous and helpful. We first found out about your band on your web site and really liked your diversified play list and when you started playing at the reception my first thought was that “these guys are really good.” As the night went on you only got better. I had no idea that you were such a quality act and it was nice to hear so many compliments on your band….Matt and Michelle had the time of their lives! Your music sounds so much better live than on your web site. If I ever have a chance to recommend 56 DAZE to anyone I will do so. You’ve got to be Toledo’s best kept secret! Thanks again."

~ John Schuette (Father of the Groom) ~

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"AWESOME, Very Professional, & Top of the Line - Describes your work at my daughter's wedding. Everyone enjoyed - I mean EVERYONE, enjoyed the band and stated that you were the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. It was packed on the dance floor from the beginning to the end and was even more packed as the night went on!"

~ David Hautamaki (Father of the Bride) ~

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"You guys MADE our wedding. I cannot tell you how many compliments we've gotten on your performance. Guests have continually commented that you 'kept us on our feet from the first chords to the last of the encores', and I've heard a number of people recount the packed dance floor chanting 'ONE MORE SONG' as the clock struck 1:30 in the morning. Seeing my husband interpretive dance to the 'Eye of the Tiger', and then do the Dirty Dancing lift sequence with my younger brother was priceless... but seeing my mother on stage with you guys, playing the tambourine song after song, was the highlight of my night. I will continue to tell anyone who's looking for a band to play their wedding or event anywhere near Northern Ohio that the search is over- you guys (56DAZE) are it!"

~ Carey Jaros-Farmery (Bride) ~

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"If you want a great band to get the crowd dancing choose 56 Daze! We were a little nervous booking them because we had never seen them perform live. We just read all of the great reviews and got in touch w/ a couple of past clients. Everything was true--they were great to work with, our guests loved them, and everyone danced the whole night! They really made our wedding memorable!!"

~ Jennifer Darmanin-Holahan (Bride) ~

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"The guys of 56 Daze rocked the square last night here in downtown Lima! We host many bands throughout the summer season and they were one of the crowd favorites. I am looking forward to having them back again next year for our “Rally in the Square” season, held every Friday night. What a great mix of music! Thanks"

~ Brett Shingledecker ( Executive Director. ART SPACE LIMA) ~
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"Hilary and I want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks for your incredible performance at our reception. As any couple planning a wedding, we were faced with the decision of hiring a band or a dj. We wanted to have a variety of songs, but we also wanted our wedding to be a special experience for everyone. You guys made it that special experience. Our reception was absolutely perfect -- you guys played songs that kept everyone dancing, from parents/grandparents and little kids, to our friends. I don't know how you do it, but everyone, regardless of age, just loved the music! During the reception, everyone I talked to complimented you guys. Since the reception, everyone I talk to about the wedding knows about you guys.

We also were very impressed with how stress free you made the process leading up to the wedding. This winter/spring we had a graduation, bar exam, and teacher certification exams on top of planning the wedding -- everything was just crazy. You guys kept in touch, always responded to our questions the same day, and made the whole thing an enjoyable experience. We will recommend your band in the future without hesitation!
Special thanks to you and the guys, and especially Scott, for letting me sit in on the drums."

~ Ross Bower ( Groom) ~

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"Tony, you and the guys did an incredible job with our annual Corporate
Holiday Party. You were able to read the crowd and react
accordingly. Your interaction with our employees kept the party going all
night long, and the dance floor was never empty. I was told to make sure
that I had an exceptional band for the party. You made the night
exceptional and everyone very happy. I am so glad to see that 56DAZE has
the ability to be diverse by being a great bar band, but kicking up the
level of professionalism when needed to be a crowd pleaser for the
Corporate set too. You offered a reasonable price for the service offered,
a great look and sound, and even had the band members dressed appropriately
in the ties and vests for our semi-formal event. When we get to setting
the budget and date for next year's event, I am sure you'll be the first
call I make. Thanks again!"

~ Mark Simon (Surface Combustion, Inc.) ~
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"We are happy to take this opportunity to recommend 56 Daze. As many couples experience, finding qualified musicians with reasonable prices who are dependent can be difficult. With 56 Daze, we felt comfortable from the very beginning. Tony and 56 Daze went above and beyond to make our wedding reception a fun and memorable night. We truly appreciate the time and preparation 56 Daze put into ensuring our reception went off without a hitch. We are still receiving compliments from our guests about 56 Daze. We would strongly recommend 56 Daze to any couple that is looking for a band that will play a variety of songs and ensure the guests are having a great time."

~ Megan Rockey (Bride) ~

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"Overall, 56 Daze is awesome! The dance floor was packed the entire night at my wedding reception! They can sing any song and they are so accommodating. Tony MC'd my entire wedding reception which was great! We spoke on the phone a week before the wedding to make sure we had everything planned out. My family & friends are still talking about how great the band was! This is a great band to hire for any type of occasion! They are worth every cent!"

~ Melanie Fater (Bride) ~
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"OMG! You guys are the BEST! Julie and Troy's wedding was a blast and I can't thank you enough! The end of the night was really something else! THANK YOU for everything. I can't wait to get to our family picnic tomorrow to see everyone again and hear how much fun you all made it be for everyone! The band sets the tone, and you guys did it right all the way! I hated to see the night end!"

~ Tammy Kaye (Mother of the Bride) ~
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"Thank you so much for making Courtney and Jonathans wedding reception so special. Family and friends are still talking about it and how great your band is. Courtney and Jonathan said from the start of all the plans for the wedding they had to have you. I know now why. Again thank you."

~Denise Shaffstall (Mother of the Bride) ~
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I am writing this note to recommend 56DAZE for your wedding or event. We hired the guys for my daughters wedding on May 28, 2006. Everything from the booking to the follow-up afterwards was done in a professional manner. I felt our needs were met at all ends. Some of our issues were - a mixed faith wedding. The band learned songs to make everyone happy. The Master of Ceremonies helped the wedding events flow easily. And it you look at the "Bobarazzi" pictures of any wedding they have done - you know everyone has fun. That was my daughter's goal for her wedding, to have a great party, and 56DAZE helped us to achieve this.
P.S.- My husband was a member of a band years ago and keeps up his guitar skills. Well, he was invited to play along with the band and it truly made my daughters wedding that much more special!"

~Sandy Brown (Mother of the Bride) ~