Special & Themed Events

Our extensive song list and diverse instrumentation establish the foundation to support numerous distinctive special events. Singing in multiple languages—Spanish, French, Italian, German—elevates your culturally-themed celebration and special requests.

We also are well-versed in music from around the world and throughout history, from authentic Oktoberfest German songs to 1920s Gatsby/Flapper music. We know that special events can mean anything, from Bat Mitzvahs to charity functions to debutante balls. We have the experience, variety, and professionalism to provide entertainment for a wide-ranging palette of events and themes.

Learn more about our variety of themes below! Click on the theme to learn more about sample song selections and view photos. If you don’t see something on our list, please contact us.

American Patriotic

Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s

Big Band Swing Era - 30s/40s

1950s and 1960s

1970s/Disco

1980s

British

Country and Western

French

Hollywood/The Oscars

Irish/St. Patrick’s Day

Italian

Jewish

Latin

Mardi Gras/New Orleans

Broadway

Oktoberfest

Tropical

Whether you’re hosting a party for the 4th of July or you’re throwing an American-themed event, we play a variety of American music to get you in the patriotic mindset. From Glenn Miller Big Band and Elvis to Country and Classic Rock, we’re ready to celebrate the U.S.A.

Sample song selections:

• Star Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless the USA

• Rhapsody in Blue

• Sousa Marches

• Armed Forces Salute Medley

• Party in the USA

This popular theme is always a hit! With appropriate flapper and dapper attire and relevant instrumentation, your party will be all that jazz.

Sample song selections:

• Minnie the Moocher

• All That Jazz

• Makin’ Whoopee

• The Charleston

• Bye Bye Blackbird

• Someone to Watch Over Me

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! Our dynamite horn section brings the Big Band energy to any event.

Sample song selections:

• In The Mood

• Dream a Little Dream

• All Of Me

• Hello Dolly

• It Had To Be You

• Mack The Knife

Rock around the clock all night with tunes from the 1950s and 1960s.

Sample song selections:

• At Last

• My Way

• Great Balls of Fire

• La Bamba

• Elvis

• Beatles

• Beach Boys

• Dionne Warwick

Get ready to boogie on down with our 70s/disco tunes! We also play folk, rock, and other genres of music from the 70s as well.

Sample song selections:

• Disco Inferno

• Saturday Night Fever

• Stayin’ Alive

• I Will Survive

• Rock and Roll

From rock classics to power ballads, our 80s-themed events will get you totally stoked!

Sample song selections:

• Livin’ on a Prayer

• Hit Met With Your Best Shot

• Josie

• Jessie’s Girl

• Michael Jackson

• Journey

Is a British Invasion in order? From The Beatles to Phantom of the Opera, we can play all things from across the pond.

Sample artist selections:

• Beatles

• Queen

• Rolling Stones

• Keane

• Coldplay

Whether you’re looking for modern country hits and line dances or classic country, we’ve got you covered. Bring on the cowboy boots and guitars!

Sample song selections:

• Rocky Top

• Boot Scootin’ Boogie

• Ride A Horse, Save A Cowboy

• Stand By Your Man

• Drink In My Hand

• Sweet Home Alabama

• Devil Went Down to Georgia

Hosting an evening in Paris? You will feel as though you’re strolling down the Champs Elysees with our beautiful French repertoire.

Sample song selections:

• La Vie En Rose

• I Love Paris

• Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

• Under Paris Skies

• C’est Si Bon

If you’re looking for a glam theme for an upscale event, this theme is perfect! Well-known selections from movie scores and academy-award-winning songs give you that red-carpet feel for a 5-star event.

Sample song selections:

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)

• Hooray For Hollywood

• Harry Potter

• Terminator

• Star Trek

• St. Elmo’s Fire

• Top Gun

• Rocky

• Star Wars

• Guardians Of The Galaxy

Ta be sure, the McManus Family Band loves playing Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day and all year round. From traditional Irish music to contemporary music from renowned Irish bands like U2 and The Cranberries, we use authentic instrumentation—including penny whistle, bodhrán, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and drums—to celebrate that Celtic feeling.

Sample song selections:

• Irish Washerwoman

• River Dance

• Danny Boy

• In the Name of Love (U2)

• Dreams (The Cranberries)

Is your event celebrating la dolce vita? Including authentic instrumentation such as the accordion, mandolin, and violin can set the tone and truly create that Italian atmosphere at your event, as well as our selection of Italian music.

Sample song selections:

• O Sole Mio

• Tarantella

• That’s Amore

• Arrivederci Roma

• Buono Notte

• Al Di La

Mazel tov! We love honoring Jewish traditions at events, which is why we have a long history of performing at Jewish weddings in the Tampa Bay area.

Sample song selections:

• Hava Nagila

• Simontov Mazeltov

• Sunrise, Sunset

Let’s have a fiesta with Latin music and beats — salsa, cumbia, merengue, bossa nova, rhumba, and more! Spanish vocals and lively Latin percussion will have your guests bailando todo la noche.

Sample song selections:

• Danza Kuduro

• Vivir Mi Vida

• Mi Tierra

• Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (Selena)

• La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Celia Cruz)

• Pay Mayte (Carlos Vives)

• Guantanamera

• South of the Border

Celebrate the culture and laissez les bon temps rouler with the authentic sound of the Big Easy.

Sample song selections:

• Saints Go Marching In

• Second Line

• Bourbon Street Blues

• Mardi Gras Mambo

• Jambalaya

Give my regards to Broadway! Your guests will love experiencing the iconic music of Broadway

Sample song selections:

• Cats

• My Fair Lady

• Phantom of the Opera

• Mamma Mia

• West Side Story

• Moulin Rouge

• Porgy and Bess

• Chicago

One of our favorites is celebrating the Bavarian culture of Germany, Oktoberfest! Singing in German, dressed in authentic lederhosen and dirndls, and playing traditional and contemporary Oktoberfest favorites — our family band has enjoyed sharing in this international celebration for generations across the country.

Sample song selections:

• Beer Barrel Polka

• In Munchen Steht Ein Hofbrauhaus

• Edelweiss

• 99 Red Balloons

• Hulapalu

• Schutzenliesel

Learn more about the DeLeon Oktoberfest Band.

Cultivate an island feel with the warm glow of tropical songs, steel drums, and laid-back beats. Be transpired to the beaches of Key West, Havana, and the Caribbean — drinks with plastic umbrellas not included!

Sample song selections:

• Margaritaville

• Yellow Bird

• Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

• Island In The Sun

• Mexico

• Underneath It All

• Beach Boys

• Is This Love