Suzie Q – The Band

collage Catering to various functions, the Suzie Q Dance Band perform the classic hits taken from the musical soundtrack of our lives.

The Suzie Q Dance Band has been providing professional musical entertainment in the Banff, Canmore, and Calgary areas since 1994. They perform a wide variety of pop, rock, and country music, and cater to various functions such as conferences, dances, weddings, special events, and more.

The group is led by drummer/vocalist Jon Frolick and features lead vocalist and pianist Suzanne Morley , guitarist Brent Saklofske, Keith Day on keyboards, and bassist/vocalist Neil Bentley. All band members are professional musicians who perform full time.

Song Demos:

Fleetwood Mac – Don’t Stop

Sheryl Crow – Soak Up The Sun

Wham! – Careless Whisper

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’

Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’

Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling!

ABBA – Mamma Mia

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References

We would be pleased to have you contact the following individuals regarding any of our professional music services:

Jane Sullivan, Senior Event Planner, Pursuit / Brewster Travel Banff

Randy Ferguson, Director, The Strategic Group Calgary

Jeremy Elbourne, Executive Director, ArtsPlace Canmore Arts Centre

Michael Daigneault, Conference Services Mgr, Fairmont Banff Springs

Brent Seetaram, Director of Conferences, Delta Lodge @ Kananaskis

Darren Reeder, Executive Director, Banff-Lake Louise Hospitalty Association

Naomi Langer-McIntosh, Mountainscape Productions Banff

Rick Ratcliffe, President, Calgary Transit ATU 583

Danielle Powell, Director, Banff DMC

Chris Bartolomie, Arts & Culture, Town of Canmore

Trevor Long, General Manager, Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff

Jason Guyitt, General Manager, Lake Okanagan Resort Kelowna

Kim Beckett, Senior Conference Manager, Banff Springs Hotel

David Keam, General Manager, Edmonton Airport Hotel

Ken Cretney, General Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre

Michiko Ellis, Conference Director, The Banff Centre for the Arts

John Schlichting, Conference Services Manager, Chateau Lake Louise

Michael Hannan, Director, Coast Hotel Canmore

Julia Freeman, Event Specialist, Canmore Business & Tourism

John Munro, Event Manager, Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, Canmore

Bob Aishford, Royal LePage Realty, Canmore

Haylie Guinn, Manager, Boundary Ranch Kananaskis AB

Flora Fioritti – Irwin, Program Manager, Rare Indigo Destination Management

Andrew Nickerson, Founder, Uncorked Experiences

Kerri Dance, Community Services, The Town Of Banff

Klaas Vanveller, President, Sylvan Lake AB Lions Club

It has been our great privilege to work with hundreds of satisfied clients such as these listed below:

The Town of Canmore Alberta
Murrietas Restaurant & Lounge, Canmore Alberta
Chambers of Commerce Sheraton Suites, Calgary
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
The Banff Springs Hotel
The Banff Center for Management
Japan Travel Bureau
Kintetsu Travel
Chateau Lake Louise
The Banff Park Lodge
The Palliser Hotel
Vancouver Convention Center
The Chateau Lacombe
Telus Convention Center
Microsoft Marketing
Amy Grant/Jeff Margolis Productions
Esso Canada
General Motors
Chrysler Corp.
Hyatt Regency Hotels
Westin Hotels
Tanimura & Antle USA
Canmore/Banff Rotary Club
Bennett Jones
MCI World Com
Pacific Coast Surgical Association
The Mayo Clinic
Royal Bank
CIBC
Phelps Drilling Calgary
Bristol Myers Squibb
Canmore Canada Day
RCMP
Carolina Homes Calgary
MacLeod Dixon
Career Colleges
GTE Directories
Transamerica Corp.
The Royal Canadian Legion Canmore/Banff
Toyota Canada
Yukon Visitors Association
The Commissioner of the Yukon
American United Life
Wells Fargo USA
Canmore Windtower Lodge
United Communities Inc.
Spruce Meadows
The Pillsbury Company
Zurich Life
Alberta New Home Warranty
Canadian Gas Processors
Midwest Surveys
Howard Johnson Hotels
Canmore Eagles Hockey Club
Rotary International
PGI Communications
Three Sisters Resorts Ltd, Canmore

FAQ

How long has your band been together?
Suzie Q has been in existence since 1994. All of the musicians are full-time professionals who collectively bring together 133 years of performance experience. You can find out a little more about the band in “The Band” section of this site.

How many performers are there in your band?
We usually have five performers on stage, but at times are required to provide a smaller group. We can offer a variant of our band that has three or four performers if requested, and still maintain our complete repertoire.

How many songs can you perform?
We currently have over 350 songs in our repertoire and are continually adding new material in response to current trends and client requests. A sample of our song list can be seen here.

Does the group perform all styles of music?
As our name suggests, we perform mainly classic pop, rock and country selections. However, we do feature most musical styles as we cater to a variety of events such as dances, conventions, weddings and lounges. This requires us to keep a very extensive (and fun) repertoire. The only types of music that we do not perform are classical and mainstream jazz. If you’re looking for jazz music, check out the Jazz Plus Trio.

Can you accommodate special requests?
Yes indeed! We welcome your suggestions and are happy to add any song to our repertoire that you may request. As well, we can “tailor” a song list to fit any special musical theme that you may need for your function. If there’s a special song you’re thinking of, send it to us.

Is it expensive to hire a “live” band?
Not at all, and compared to “canned” music, there are so many benefits. Consider that you have the opportunity to make your event the most memorable experience possible for your guests by using our services. Nobody ever remembers a boring DJ, but everyone remembers the great live band that you provided. Many new clients are referred to us each year by satisfied customers who were glad they chose live professional entertainment.

Do you have references that we can contact?
Absolutely! We have some of the most impressive references available, and we would be pleased to have you call on them at any time. Many of our previous clients have expressed their willingness to be contacted regarding our services. See Our References

Can your band travel for out-of-area performances?
Yes! We are often requested to travel throughout Alberta, Western Canada and the United States to accommodate our clients.