The Band That Rocked Every House

Industrial Strength: A Late-Night Talk Show Band

A non-vocal modern ensemble that featured instrumental versions of pop/rock/R&B favorites as well as smooth jazz, swing and Latin rhythms.

A hot band that captured the attendees' attention.
A talk show format that required a band that can appropriately interact with your guest host.
A backup band that made your starring act look great.
We were the solution.

Industrial Strength was ideal for play-ups, walk-ins, product launches/reveals, large networking and sales events, conferences, back-up to main attractions, dinner and incidental music. Comfortable with clear-com and TD direction, interactive with guest hosts or MCs.

Primary configuration was a 4 to 8 performer setup that included guitar, drums, bass, & keyboards with the ability to add sax, trumpet, trombone and percussion.

Band Active

Industrial Strength, based in Chicago, IL, was active from xxxx to xxxx. They were formed to fill the massive need in the corporate event entertainment business. They performed successfully for over xx years entertaining audiences around the world.

Band Lineup

xxxx to xxxx Dennis Keith Johnson, Lead Bass
xxxx to xxxx John Lewis, Lead Guitar

Results

Industrial Strength played over xxx gigs in the xx years that they were active. They performed in xx states in the USA and in xx different countries. Industrial Strength is estimated to have entertained over x,xxx,xxx people during their active performing years.

Testimonials

“We hired Industrial Strength over 10 times. They never failed to impress any audience, any demographic, and sector. Just sheer entertainment and a solid wall of sound all night long.”

— Chad - Corporate Entertainment

“We requested the full horn section with our hire. These musicians just blew the house away. They never took a break, moved through our entire requested song list as if they wrote every song.”

— Roger - National Restaurant Association

“I had Industrial Strength hired for a three day weekend. Amazingly in those three days, they never repeated a single song and it was eight hours a day of performing. Later they told me they played 320 different songs in that 72 hours. I have never seen anything like before or since.”

— Beth - Chicago Annual Flower Show, Navy Pier, Chicago

Song Samples

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Repertoire

Industrial Strength’s repertoire features refreshing renditions of pop-rock-R&B selections that are energy-packed but don’t overpower or, depending on the requirements of the event, smooth jazz, swing, and Latin moods. This band makes an outstanding choice for events with a host or master of ceremonies. In these instances, Industrial Strength’s seasoned sound supplies entertaining and interactive support, similar in style to popular late night talk show bands.

View Sample Set List - February 2013 Gig