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Welcome to Riverside Music and The Riverside Swing Band!
We look forward to making your next party exactly the way you dream it to be!Whether it's classical guitar, background jazz, an evening of 1930s and 40s music, a dance band for your wedding reception or a DJ, Riverside has you covered. We do it all without breaking the bank. Drop us a note with comments, questions, suggestions or anything else. Thanks for checking us out!
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Riverside Upcoming Events
Most of our shows are private events right now. Here are a few upoming public shows:February 14th: Couples dance at Crossroads Church, Eagan.
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I want to hire a band, but I also like the idea of a d.j.. What should I do?Have us both! Kyle regularly DJs and ls happy to DJ the last hour or two! Let us know what kind of music you'd like to hear and we'll make sure you get it.Do you take requests?Absolutely! - We have hundreds of songs we regularly play, and we'll be happy to learn your song if its not already in our repertoire. Give us a few weeks notice and we'll be sure to nail it.Whats the instrumentation of the group?Thats up to you! We usually function as a six-piece swing band (guitar/vocals, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, upright bass, drums), but we can work as any combination that you want. For quieter or smaller events, try an evening of guitar/vocals, bass and sax.Do you only play music from the 1930s and 40s?Nope. We base our band in the style of the 30s and 40s, but besides the Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, we play Michael Jackson, James Brown, The Beatles and Sam and Dave. Again, let us know your requests!Will all my guests be able to dance to your music?We want to make sure that EVERYONE has a great time. That's why we teach the basic swing dance move at the beginning of your event. Kyle gets everyone on the dance floor and shows them a couple of simple moves, with a couple if twists. That way when the band starts, everyone's already on the dance floor!Where can I see you perform?See that link to the Events page down below? If you're lucky, we might have a public performance coming up. We mostly do private events these days, but come summer we usually play about 15-20 public shows. Hope to see you soon!
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Riverside Swing Band Playlist Riverside Duo/Trio/Quartet Playlist
08 Sing Sing Sing.mp3
10 The Way You Look Tonight.mp3
11 Zoot Suit Riot.mp3
09 Soul Man.mp3
02 Come Away With Me.mp3
05 In The Mood.mp3
01 Jump Jive and Wail.mp3
10 The Way You Look Tonight.mp3
Pennsylvania 65000.mp3
Riverside Swing Band Playlist:All Of Me (Sinatra)Alright Okay You Win (Joe Williams/Count Basie)American Patrol (Glenn Miller)As Long As Im Singing (Setzer)At Last (Etta James)Begin The Beguine (Benny Goodman)Besame Mucho (Diana Krall)Beyond The Sea (Bobby Darin)Billie Jean (Michael JacksonBut Not For Me (Sinatra)Callin San Fransisco (Tommy Castro)Canadian Sunset (Andy Williams)Caravan (Setzer)Chatanooga Choo Choo (Glen Miller)Choo Choo ChBoogie (Louis Jordan)The Days Of Wine And Roses (Mancini)Dont Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington)Dont Haunt My Dreams (Tennis)Do You Love Me (The Contours)Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)Ellington Medley (In A Sentimental Mood/A Train/Dont Mean A Thing)Exactly Like You (Duke Robillard)Fly Me To The Moon (Sinatra)Frim Fram Sauce (Nat King Cole)Gee I Wish (Robillard)Georgia (Ray Charles)Giving It Up For Your Love (Delbert McClinton)Go Daddy O (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy)Goodness Gracious (Roomful Of Blues)Got To Get You Into My Life (Beatles)Guantanamera (Traditional)Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Van Morrison)Hernandos Hideaway (Pajama Game)Hit Me Baby One More Time (Spears knockoff)Hold On Im Coming (Sam and Dave)Im Beginning To See The Light (Bobby Darin)Ive Got A Woman (Ray Charles)Ive Got You Under My Skin (Sinatra)I Cant Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) (The Four Tops)I Feel Good (James Brown)I Want A Little Girl (Big Joe Turner)If I Could Give You More (Harry Connick Jr.)In the Mood (Glenn Miller)Is You Is Or Is You Aint (Louis Jordan)It Had To Be You (Ray Charles)Jackie Wilson (Van Morrison)Jeeps Blues (Duke Ellington)Jump Jive and Wail (Louis Prima)Jumpin The Blues (Duke Robillard)Jungle Boogie (Kool and The Gang)Just A Gigolo (Louis Prima)Knock Me A Kiss (Louis Jordan)Land Of Dances (Nana na na na) (Wilson Picket)Let The Good Times Roll (Ray Charles)Like Kenny (Jim Kelly)Lil DarlinLipstick Powder and Paint (Roomful Of Blues)Losing My Religion (REM)Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)Makin Whoopee (Dr John)Meditation (Jobim/Getz/Gilberto)Mercy Mercy Mercy (Buddy Rich)Minnie The Moocher (Cab Calloway)Moon River (Sinatra)Moondance (Van Morrison)Moonglow (Benny Goodman)Moonlight Serenade (Glenn Miller)Moten Swing/Youre Driving Me Crazy (Roomful Of Blues)Oh Look At Me Now (Sinatra)One Mint Julip (Ray Charles)One More Moment With You (Tennis)One More Time (Ray Charles)Oye Como Va (Santana)Papas Got A Brand New Bag (James Brown)Pennies From Heaven (Louis Prima)Pennsylanvia (Setzer/Glenn Miller)Pick Up The Pieces (Average White Band)Pink Panther (Mancini)Respect (Aretha Franklin)Rock This Town (Setzer)Route (Nat King Cole)Satin Doll (Duke Ellington)Shaky Ground (Delbert McClinton)Sing Sing Sing (Louis Prima/Benny Goodman)Soul Man (Sam and Dave)Stompin At The Savoy (Miller/Harry Connick Jr.)Stray Cat Strut (Stray Cats)Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)Take (Dave Brubeck)Tell The Moon (Warnock)Tenderly (Ella Fitzgerald)Thats Right (Roomful Of Blues)(Night Time Is) The Right Time (Ray Charles)The Way You Look Tonight (Sinatra)The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)Tuxedo Junction (Glenn Miller)Twentysomething (Jamie Cullum)Unchain My Heart (Ray Charles)Uptown Girl (Billy Joel)Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)Welcome To Paradise (Green Day)Whatever Lola Wants (Mel Torme)When Youre Smilin/Oh Marie (Louis Prima)Wind Cries Mary (Jamie Cullum/Hendrix)Witchcraft (Sinatra)Wonderful Tonight (Clapton)Wonderwall (Oasis)Work Baby Work (Royal Crown Review)Work Out (Jackie Wilson)Youre Nobody Til Somebody Loves You (Dean Martin/Buble)Zoot Suit Riot (Cherry Poppin Daddies)
Riverside Duo/Trio/Quartet Playlist: Aint MisbehavinAll of MeAll of YouAll the Things You AreAlmost Like Being in LoveAutumn in New YorkAutumn LeavesBasin Street BluesBesame MuchoBetween the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaBewitchedBlackberry WinterBlack Magic WomanBlame It on My YouthBlue and SentimentalApril in ParisBlue BossaBluesetteBoulevard of Broken DreamsBut Not For MeChega de SudadeConfirmationCorcovadoCry Me a RiverDays of Wine and RosesDeed I DoDesafinadoDo Nothing til You Hear From MeDont Get Around Much AnymoreDont Haunt My DreamsDont Sit Under the Apple TreeEasy to LoveEmbraceable YouEvery Time We Say GoodbyeExactly Like YouFalling In Love With LoveFly Me to the MoonFlying HomeFoggy DayFootprintsFor Sentimental ReasonsFrim Fram SauceGee Baby Aint I Good to YouGee I WishGeorgia on My MindGentle RainGirl From IpanemaGreen Dolphin StreetGroovin HighHoneysuckle RoseI Cant Get StartedI Cant Give You Anything But LoveI Could Write a BookI Get a Kick Out of YouI Let a Song Go Into My HeartI Love ParisIm Beginning To See The LightIm Confessing That I Love YouIn a Mellow ToneIn a Sentimental MoodI Remember CliffordIt Dont Mean a ThingIt Had To Be YouIts Only a Paper MoonIve Got the World on a StringIve Got You Under My SkinJersey BounceJorduJumpin BluesJust The Way You AreJust FriendsLets Call the Whole Thing OffLets Stay TogetherLike KennyL-O-V-ELove Is Here To StayLullaby of BirdlandMeditationMercy Mercy MercyMinor SwingMistyMoaninMood IndigoMoonglowMoonlight in VermontMoonlight SerenadeMotens SwingMy Funny ValentineNearness of YouNice N EasyNice Work If You Can Get ItNight and DayNight in TunisiaOh Lady Be GoodOh Look At Me NowOne Mint JulepOne Note SambaPennies from HeavenPerdidoRound MidnightRoute 66Samba de OrfeuSatin DollSentimental JourneyShadow of Your SmileShiny StockingsSmoke Gets In Your EyesSoftly as in a Morning SunriseSomeday My Prince Will ComeSomeone to Watch Over MeSong For My FatherSophisticated LadyStardustStar EyesStompin at the SavoyStray Cat StrutString of PearlsSummertimeSunnySwaySwonderfulTake FiveTake the A TrainTangerineTeach Me TonightTenderlyTherell Be Some Changes MadeThere Will Never Be Another YouThe Very Thought of YouThe Way You Look TonightThey All LaughedThey Cant Take That Away From MeThis Cant Be LoveTill There Was YouTime After TimeTristeTuxedo JunctionUnforgettableWatermelon ManWaveWell You NeedntWhat a Difference a Day MakesWhat a Wonderful WorldWhat Are You Doing the Rest of Your LifeWhen I Fall In LoveWhere or WhenWink and a SmileWitchcraftYesterdayYou Call It Madness I Call It LoveYoud Be So Nice To Come Home ToYoung At Heart
Classical Guitar
Classical Guitar
Kyle graduated with a classical guitar performance degree, and would love to provide classical guitar for your wedding. Aside from his standard repertoire, Kyle is happy to learn and play your special song on your special day! Over the years, Kyle has learned ceremony songs from Mendelsohn to Led Zepplin, so don't be afraid to ask!For a discounted rate, hire Kyle for the ceremony and the swing band for the reception.
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Reviews:
Contact Kyle Tennis for booking, questions or comments. Email below or call: 651-325-8435
"Kyle - You and the band were a most instrumental piece of our incredible wedding day. The band learned songs by request, came well prepared, and looked dang good while playing! I can't recall the number of guests who inquired about the band or had praise for your talents. Our only regret is that we didn't schedule another 3 hours to enjoy your music! You made the day so incredible both in the quartet and on classical guitar. There is literally not a thing we would change about the day except having more time with you!" - James and Katie"The band was amazing! We couldnt have asked for anything more. Everyone is still talking about how great it was, and the swing dance instructors were the perfect touch. Give our number out to anyone and well be happy to tell them how perfect this was!" - Stephan and Jenna"The Riverside Swing Band was wonderful to work with for our reception! They were the cherry on top of a perfect day. Our guests loved the upbeat swing style, and we loved the flexibility, integrity, and the price! The optional swing dance lessons were a huge hit, and our guests continue to tell us it was the most fun reception they've ever been to! I would recommend anyone looking for music to The Riverside Swing Band!"- Michaela and Chad"You and the Riverside Swing Band did an outstanding job for our wedding—an above-and-beyond job. It's so rare to find a band with that perfect combination of elements: talented musicians, a front man with personality, a repertoire with cross-generational appeal, and the flexibility to tackle some unusual song requests. Our friends and family have been raving about you ever since the wedding. In particular, Kyle, we were impressed by the ease with which you interacted our guests—you got them willingly on their feet to dance!I was incredibly surprised by yours and my sister's performance of "Land Down Under" by Men at Work. Seriously, that moment was one of my favorites of the night: so awesome, so hilarious. And, lastly, your solo performance for our ceremony couldn't have been more perfect. Your duet with my sister—thank you for taking the time to rehearse with her—was so special for me (and my family). Thank you, thank you, thank you. How many more times can I say it?"Carla and Jesse"Thank you so much for the wonderful time at our wedding reception! Everyone cant stop talking about how great and fun the band was. What a fabulous time! Thank you!!" - Meredith and Nick
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