Jerry Ford has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest since 1957. He was a fixture at the Purple Crackle & Colony Club in E. Cape. Ill. for many years. He has performed with Bob Crosby, Dick Jergens, Ted Weems and Jack Stalcup. He’s provided “back-up” music for such stars as Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Ray Stevens, Bobby Vinton, Ted Lewis and others. His orchestra continues to provide music for major shows in the area. Members are an extended family and travel weekends keeping music of the “Big Band Era” alive in a 5 state area. In addition to the Orchestra, Jerry has a Combo, a German Band and a Dixieland Band. His groups play for a variety of events and do a substantial amount of charity performances. He also has performed in the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band since 1957, assuming the lead trumpet chair in 1960. The band gives 14 “Concerts in the Park “ on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer in Cape Girardeau’s Capaha Park. Let Jerry Ford Orchestra be your choice for the perfect Big Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Jerry Ford Orchestra will travel up to 500 miles from Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
LOCATION: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
TRAVEL RADIUS: Will travel up to 500 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO.
SURROUNDING AREA: Mc Clure, Dutchtown, Gordonville, Jackson, Scott City, Kelso, Chaffee, Whitewater, Commerce, New Wells, Thebes, Delta, Olive Branch, Pocahontas, Wolf Lake, Burfordville, Jonesboro, Millcreek, Benton, Millersville, Oran, Tamms, Miller City, Morley, Oak Ridge, Unity, Perkins, Anna, Daisy, Dongola. Please note, in addition to Cape Girardeau, Jerry Ford Orchestra also serves the surrounding towns of Mc Clure, Dutchtown, Gordonville, Jackson, Scott City, Kelso, Chaffee, Whitewater, Commerce, New Wells, Thebes, Delta, Olive Branch, Pocahontas, Wolf Lake, Burfordville, Jonesboro, Millcreek, Benton, Millersville, Oran, Tamms, Miller City, Morley, Oak Ridge, Unity, Perkins, Anna, Daisy, Dongola and many other locations in and around the Cape Girardeau area. PRIMARY
CATEGORY: Big Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES: Big Band, Dance Band, Swing Band
GENRE: 40's Hits, 50's Hits, 60's Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Dance, Latin AVAILABLE FOR: Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE: 1960 PAY RANGE: $1800-$3500 per event
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