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VANCOUVER'S BEST PARTY BAND
The award-winning Phonix Dance Band is Vancouver's premier choice for weddings and corporate events.
With GRAMMY, JUNO, and CCMA award-winning members who've shared stages with icons like Quincy Jones, Village People, Bif Naked, Jo Jo Mason, and Hey Ocean, our electrifying performances make every moment unforgettable.
Our diverse set list spans from the party band classics to today's Top 40 hits, ensuring a night of non-stop dancing and excitement for everybody!
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 9-piece party band with a dancing horn section
- 3 hours of live music entertainment (with short breaks)
- learn 1 new song for you
- Large professional sound system for band, background music
- Microphone for Speeches
- Lighting for the stage and dance floor
- A dedicated audio technician for the whole event
- FREE: 1 hour of solo saxophone over cocktail/dinner
- FREE: a DJ for cocktail/dinner/between sets/after band
** we can tailor cast size to your budget!
ABOUT THE PHONIX
The Phonix, a dynamic band, has rocked over 700 shows since 2009, becoming a reliable source for lively and inclusive parties that transcend generations, keeping everyone on the dance floor. Renowned as the house band at Vancouver's Arts Club's Backstage Lounge from 2011 to 2019, they were integral to the city's funk scene.
With a passion for icons like James Brown and Stevie Wonder, all nine members infuse their performances with infectious energy and a commitment to funky tunes. Boasting 8 years as a house band, they've honed flashy choreography and stage presence, captivating audiences across BC, from Kelowna to Victoria, and headlining events like the Vancouver Street Dance Festival and Penticton Peach Festival.
Their extensive resume includes prestigious venues like Fairmont and Sutton Place hotels, Red Robinson and McPherson theatres, and nearly every casino in Vancouver, even sharing the stage with Canadian legends like Trooper.
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Hi, I'm Reuben, and I can't wait to help you plan the best party of your life!
I have been performing with and leading the Phonix since 2009 and have performed over 500 shows with the band. There's nothing I like more than being on stage and sharing my band's music and fun with everyone on the dance floor.
Since finishing my Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies degree from Capilano University, I have been working as a trumpet player, pianist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader.
My unique history of blending administrative roles with formal music study and extensive performance experience make me a valuable asset to your wedding or event. I am very easy to work with thanks to my systematic approach to getting things done and my personable, soft-spoken and small-town (originally from Naramata, BC) demeanour.
When I'm not busy with events and music projects, I enjoy growing vegetables, making great meals for friends and dreaming up creative ways to make the world a more efficient and caring place.
The most awesome guy you can hang out with, who just so happen to manage the partiest band in town. Eric studied jazz saxophone under renowned artists Campbell Ryga and Mike Allen. He attained a Bachelor of Jazz Studies from Capilano University, a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music Education in Curriculum Studies from UBC. From 2009-2018, Eric was the Music Director of John Oliver Secondary where he runs a music program of 300+ students. In 2009, he received the Don Wright Scholarship in Instrumental Education in recognition for his achievement in instrumental education. In addition, Eric was nominated for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award in 2015.
With the PHONIX band, Eric is the guy you call if you want to bring down the house!