I've been a performer and bandleader in the Southern Oregon area for two decades. My combos range from a duo to 6+ pieces. We're experts in a variety of styles; swing and jazz, classic rock, funk and blues as well as reggae, folk-rock and country. Our extensive repertoire includes hundreds of favorites from the past 5 or 6 decades. I'm not kidding when I say we play everything. We can go from Mustang Sally to a vintage Big Band era jazz standard, follow that with some rockabilly from the 1950's and without batting an eyelash, hit a cool, latin groove from Brazil. What's more, this is a great request band.
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There is no party too big or too small! Weddings, special events and concerts are a specialty. I'll be happy to talk with you about your event and the kind of music you'd like to have and give you a quote. All dates are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Always included is a complete PA package. There is no travel charge for engagements anywhere in the Rogue Valley area. See below for a list of past engagements.
Please feel free to contact these people about their experience with The Gayle Wilson Band.
“Gayle Wilson’s Dance Band is the best! Her band has been playing for the Rogue Valley Manor Dinner Dances for several years and we would not trade bands for anything. The band plays such danceable music that’s enhanced by Gayle’s beautiful voice. The variety of music is amazing, the big band sound, rock & roll, swing, tango and many others. They will take requests and if they are not familiar with the request, will learn it and play it next time. As Gayle says, “we aim to please”. Gayle is so easy to work with and I have nothing but praise for her and her band. They are all excellent musicians.” Ann Bull -
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Chairman of the Rogue Valley Manor Dinner Dance Committee
PACIFIC NORTHWEST KIWANIS CONVENTION - AUGUST 2009 "The talented Gayle Wilson and her band provided a refreshing performance at our Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Convention held recently in Medford. Not only were her music selections and renditions of 50-60-70’s hits excellent and enjoyed by all, but every step from contact to contract negotiations to the performance itself was handled in a truly comfortable and professional manner. Gayle is a talented and gracious performer and we are pleased to recommend Gayle to perform at any function." Sincerely, Claudell King, Lt. Governor PNW Kiwanis, Co-chair of the 92nd Annual PNW Convention Please feel free to contact Mr. King at 541-474-2121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Rachel Davis (now Fairbanks) August 2009 wedding December 25, 2009 “The Gayle Wilson Band is fantastic. I always wanted a live band at my wedding and they exceeded my expectations. They rocked the stage! All my guests were very impressed and commented on how entertaining they were. Gayle accommodated my specific song requests and kept the dance floor hopping with the classics, swing, line dancing and good ol' rock'n roll! If you want to have a good dance party, Gayle is your gal!” Rachel Fairbanks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dear Gayle, We need to thank you for the fantastic performance and music that you and your fellow musicians provided for our Rotary Christmas party. I simply had no idea how talented your group was or that individually you had such a wonderful voice. It was agreat evening and we were fortunate that we selected you (and that you were available!) to provide our music. I really don’t know what to say other than thanks. In large measure to you and your group our Christmas party was a great success! Warmest regards, Bob Strosser December 21, 2009 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For current and future performances, please see "Gayle's Music Calendar"
From recent years, here are some of our satisfied clients and their events. Many have booked us to return in 2010.
Unless noted otherwise, all are in Oregon.
Mountain Meadows, Ashland - Jazz Concert Series - Gayle Wilson Jazz Duo - Jan. 2010
Rogue Valley Blues Festival - Gayle Wilson Country Blues Trio - Jan. 2010
Rogue Valley Manor Dance Club, Medford, OR - Quarterly Dinner Dances - 1997 to present
Fountain Plaza Holiday Party, Medford - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Dec. 2009
"Karen Carpenter" Musical Spotlight, Camelot Theatre - Nov. 12 - 22, 2009
Medford Food Co-op Fundraiser - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Oct. 2009
Rogue Gallery of Art Fundraiser, Medford - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - Sept. 2009
Battle of the Bones BBQ & Brew Competition, Central Point, Gayle Wilson Dance Band Sept. 2009
Lifespan Respite Care Benefit, Medford - Gayle Wilson Jazz Quartet - Sept. 2009
Kiwanis District Convention, Medford - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - Aug. 2009
Hanley Farm, Medford - 4th of July Celebration - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - July 2009
Friday Night Summer Music Festival, Central Point - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - July 2009
Valentine's Day, Fountain Plaza, Medford - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Feb. 2009
Bavarian Night, Mt. Ashland Ski Park - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - Jan. 2009
Mountain Meadows. Ashland - Jazz Concert Series - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Jan. 2009
Fountain Plaza - Valentines Day Celebration - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Feb. 2009
Avalon Bar and Grill, Talent - Bi-monthly, Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio
Wild Goose - Third Thursday of each month - Gayle Wilson Rock Trio - since 2001
Friday Night Summer Music Festival, Central Point - July 2007 & Aug. 2008
"Back to the Fifties" Concert - Grants Pass - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - June 2008
Medford Rogue Rotary Annual Fundraiser - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - Feb. 2008
David Gabriel Fundraising Benefit Concert - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - 2008
Medford Special Olympics Fundraiser - Gayle Wilson Dance Band, 2007 & 2008
Guest Vocalist - Center for Spiritual Living - Medford - 2007, 2008, 2009
Lifespan Respite Care Fundraiser, Medford - Gayle Wilson Jazz Quartet - Nov. 2008
Rogue Valley Law, Inc. Bosses' Banquet - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - 2008
Medford's Roxy Ann Winery, Summer Performances - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - 2007, 2008
Medford Radiology Group, Holiday Party - Gayle Wilson Dance Band - Dec. 2008
Rogue Valley Manor Veteran's Day Celebration, Medford - 1997 to 2008
Medford Market Cooperative, Organizational Fundraiser - Gayle Wilson Jazz Trio - Jan. 2007
Annual Medford Jazz Jubilee, Medford - 1997 to 2007
Troon Vineyards, Jacksonville - Wine Club summer party 2007
"Bite of the Rogue", Medford - Aug. 2007
Southern Oregon Drug Awareness, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Medford - Dec. 2006
Oregon Advanced Imaging, Holiday Party - Dec. 2006
- "Girl Singers of the Big Band Era" Musical Spotlight - Camelot Theatre Nov. 7 - 16, 2008
- "Doris Day" Musical Spotlight - Camelot Theatre - Nov. 8 - 17, 2007
- "Patti Page" Musical Spotlight - Camelot Theatre - Nov. 9 - 18, 2006
- "The Andrews Sisters" Musical Spotlight - Camelot Theatre - Nov. 10 - 19, 2005
- "Rosemary Clooney" Musical Spotlight - Camelot Theatre - Nov. 11 - 20, 2004
Rogue Valley Manor New Years Eve Celebration, Medford - 1999 to 2008
Annual Addictions Recovery Center Fundraiser, Medford - 2000 to 2008
Annual JC Penney Manager's Party, Medford - 2006
Adventure World, Shirahama, Japan - solo performer for 8 weeks, Aug./Sept. 2004
So. Oregon University, Groundbreaking, Fine Arts Center - Ashland
Annual Providence Hospital Festival of Trees Celebration – Medford
Credit Association of Oregon State Conference - Grants Pass
American Association of Public Works Fall Conference - Ashland
Concerts-in-the-Park Series, Medford
Concerts-in-the-Park Series, Grants Pass
Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford - many Friday and Saturday evenings for dining patrons
Moose Lodge, Medford - Weekly Dance to Big Band Music - 7 years
The Bella Union, Jacksonville
Opera Guild, Craterian Theater, Medford
Cycle Oregon, Butte Falls
The Harvest of Arts Festival - Medford
The Jackson County Fair & Exposition - Medford
Puss 'N Boots Charity Ball - Ashland
Dances for Evergreen Ballroom, Central Point
Dances for the United States Amateur Ballroom Assoc. (USABDA)
In the past 6 years, I've produced 6 MUSICAL SPOTLIGHTS in conjunction with Camelot Theatre in Talent, just a few miles outside Ashland. The next spotlight is #7: "Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark", scheduled for Nov. 11th through the 21st, 2010. In that show, I'll be performing 20+ hits from the Ladies of the British Invasion. Tickets are already selling; order through their website www.camelottheatre.org or call Camelot Box Office at 541-535-5250. Take a look at previous spotlights.
Oh, and by the way, in addition to a vocalist, I also play guitar, blues harmonica and a Hammond 44-key Melodian, which is a keyboard instrument. I teach harmonica privately and each year, offer classes with the Parks and Rec. Dept. of Central Point. Check out Page 20 of Central Point's Activity Guide for more information on the 2010 spring schedule. Classes are April 6 & 8, May 4 and 6. Only $20 and you too can play this simple instrument!
