The Rave-Ons

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Biography Todd Meredith & The Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a 50’s rock and roll tribute and a classic rock show. They have over a hundred rock and roll tunes in their repertoire. The Rave-Ons are led by Todd Meredith, who has performed in 19 separate productions of the BUDDY HOLLY STORY musical as Buddy Holly and in tribute concerts for the past twelve years. He met fellow founding member and guitarist extraordinaire, Jeremy Renner, while performing the musical at The El Dorado Casino in Reno. They were later joined by Jacob Callis on the bass and Matthew Watson on the drums. They have played together all over the world, dazzling audiences at such venues as: Norwegian Cruise Lines Holland America Cruise Lines Celebrity Cruise Lines BB Kings Blues Club, NYC The Iridium, NYC and numerous other clubs, theaters, restaurants, and civic centers from coast to coast–including Buddy Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas! Audiences agree, the Rave-Ons give their shows an energy and exuberance that cannot be matched!
Show Description 3 x 45-90 Minute Shows, 4 hours of repertoire material total. Buddy Holly Tribute Show, 50’s Rock And Roll Tribute Show, and Classic Rock Tribute Show. Show 1: THAT’LL BE THE DAY: A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETS Our high energy tribute show takes the audience through the brief but hugely influential career of Buddy Holly and The Crickets starting with their early days in Lubbock to their recordings in Clovis, New Mexico and ending with Buddy’s final Winter Dance Party concert. In between all of Buddy Holly’s most famous songs, the band tells humorous stories about the Crickets and involves the audience in their banter. Set List: Not Fade Away Rock Around With Ollie Vee Ready Teddy Baby Won’t You Come Out Tonight That’ll Be The Day Peggy Sue Maybe Baby Everyday It’s So Easy Raining In My Heart It Doesn’t Matter Anymore Brown Eyed Handsome Man American Pie Rave On Oh Boy Show 2: THE RAVE-ONS PRESENT: THE 1950’s ROCK & ROLL RADIO REVIEW The Rave-Ons return to transport you back in time to the golden age of rock and roll. The boys delve into their extensive catalogue of 50’s hits to pay tribute to Chuck Berry, Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Everly Brothers, and many others in a performance guaranteed to electrify! Put on your blue suede shoes and poodle skirts and come dance the night away! Set List: Rock and Roll Music That’s Alright Mama Heartbreak Hotel Summertime Blues Teenager In Love Run Around Sue Folsom Prison Blues Have You Ever Loved A Woman Bye Bye Love Pretty Woman Oh Donna/You Don’t Know Me/Stand By Me/Georgia On My Mind I Saw Her Standing There Maybelline Johnny B Goode Show 3: The Rave-Ons Rock and Roll Review Show The Rave-Ons play everyone’s favorite rock and roll hits from the 50’s all the way up until the early 80’s with different classic rock songs constantly being swapped in and out of the repertoire. This show can be easily tailored to the age group of the cruise ship’s audience. Set List: Crazy Little Thing Called Love Johnny B Goode Please Please Me All My Loving I Saw Her Standing There Pretty Woman Honky Tonk Woman Signed Sealed Delivered Superstition Bad Moon Rising Take It Easy Knock On Wood Soul Man Pride And Joy Some Kind Of Wonderful You May Be Right Careless Whisper American Girl
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Act Name The Rave-Ons
Minutes of Material 90 Minutes
Languages Spoken English
Act Type Rockabilly Band
Home Airports Newark, New Jersey, USA (EWR)