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Are stadiums and arenas the “places” where rock and roll happens? Do you need to be one in a crowd of 10,000 to experience the greatest country music stars of today? Do you need to spend $200 or more per…

5 tips for a perfect holiday party

Posted at July 13, 2017 by admin in Arizona variety dance band ⋅ Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ Live Band Entertainment ⋅ making great events

1. Hire early and vet your vendors. July 1 is almost too late to start planning, especially if your event is December 31 or if it must be on a Friday or Saturday before Christmas. If you can be…

The Big Zephyr breezes in for Florence July 4 celebration

Posted at July 6, 2017 by admin in Arizona variety dance band ⋅ Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Country ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Big Zephyr rocks ⋅ Big Zephyr voices ⋅ Casa Grande Dispatch ⋅ DJ or Live Band? ⋅ Florence 4th of July

Click to read the article on Casa Grande Dispatch FLORENCE — A musician with decades of experience, Bill Babin knows exactly what kind of show to play for a heat-stressed but motivated-to-party family audience at Florence’s July 4th Freedom Fest….

The Show Must Go On

Posted at February 23, 2017 by admin in Arizona variety dance band ⋅ Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ Live Band Entertainment ⋅ making great events

We’ve all heard stories attached to the cliche, “the show must go on.” The lead actor gets laryngitis, but “the show must go on.” The spotlights quit working, but “the show must go on.” All the “fish tails”…

A Tribute Not to be Forgotten

Posted at February 5, 2017 by admin in Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Country ⋅ Big Zephyr rocks ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ Live Band Entertainment ⋅ tribute to veterans

At a recent show, we took a moment to offer thanks to all veterans, active military, and families who were in the audience. We asked them to stand so all could applaud. Suddenly, a guy ran up to the stage…

DJ or Live Band? Hire both.

Posted at July 25, 2016 by admin in Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Country ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Big Zephyr rocks ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ DJ or Live Band? ⋅ Live Band Entertainment ⋅ Live Entertainment

DJ Or LIVE BAND HIRE BOTH for Flexibility: Corporate events and weddings often attract a very diverse audience, in terms of age, education, cultural background. When you combine a live band with a DJ, you get the most musical flexibility….

The Rubber Memory

Posted at March 20, 2016 by admin in The Rubber Memory

January 25, 1968, Bill Babin and The Rubber Memory play their first paying job in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bill is 13 years old in this picture. For the best variety dance music in 2016 from a “slightly older” Bill Babin…

Bill, you and Big Zephyr were fabulous

Posted at March 18, 2016 by admin in Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ Performances ⋅ Testimonials

The latest customer comment. “Bill, you and Big Zephyr were fabulous. From dressing up, to the music, to the “second line” handkerchief dance, it was a fabulous time. I can’t thank you enough. I got so many compliments on your…

Big Zephyr rocks

Posted at March 16, 2016 by admin in Arizona variety dance band ⋅ Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Big Zephyr rocks ⋅ Blog Post ⋅ Live Band Entertainment ⋅ Live Entertainment ⋅ Performances

Big Zephyr rocks! Check out this classic rock tune from Steely Dan, recorded in the studio last summer by Big Zephyr. Call 602 692 3723 when you are ready for some classic rock at your next festival, party, or event….