America's Premier Chicago & More Horn-Band Tribute Experience

One unforgettable night.
Every legendary horn band.
Everybody on their feet.

An 8-piece powerhouse paying tribute to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, and every legendary horn band of the '60s, '70s, '80s and beyond.

"Nothing gets a crowd jumping like the Horn Driven Rock & Roll, R&B and Funk sounds of Brass Tracks Band."

— Dayton Daily News
10+
Years on stage
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World-class musicians
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Shows performed
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Our story

Born from 30 years
of stage experience

Founded in Cincinnati in 2013, Brass Tracks Band grew out of "Second Shift" — a group that had entertained crowds for over three decades. By adding a world-class brass trio led by internationally acclaimed saxophonist Hal Melia, something entirely new was born.

The show opens and closes with Chicago's greatest hits. In between, audiences experience the top songs of every legendary horn band ever recorded — performed live with the full force of a professional brass section. High-energy. All-ages. Dance floor guaranteed.

"Get up off your brASS and dance!"

Meet the Band
Brass Tracks Band performing live
America's premier format
A full "Chicago …and More" horn-band tribute experience, delivered by a premier 8-piece lineup. Your audience gets the iconic horn-driven rock sound, live.
Proven crowd response
Full dance floors. Standing ovations. Venues report packed houses and guests who keep asking when we're coming back.
Veteran professionals
Symphony orchestras. National recording studios. Touring acts. World-class credentials on every stage.
Watch us live

See what all the
noise is about.

"Brass Tracks Band Live" · Full demo
"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" · Chicago cover
"I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" · Blood, Sweat & Tears cover
The setlist

One night. Every great
horn band. Ever.

The show opens and closes with Chicago's greatest hits. In between, the top songs of every legendary act below — performed live, full power. A complete song list is available on request.

Chicago
Headliner · Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Opens and closes every show. The definitive horn-rock band, performed in full.
Earth Wind & Fire
Multi-Platinum · Funk & Soul
Infectious grooves that fill every dance floor, every time.
Tower of Power
Oakland Funk Legends
Raw, powerful horn-driven funk at its absolute peak.
Blood Sweat & Tears
Jazz-Rock Pioneers
The sound that first proved horns belong in rock music.
Stevie Wonder
Iconic R&B & Soul
Timeless classics that every generation knows and loves.
Average White Band
Funk & Soul · 70s Legends
Pick Up The Pieces and more — irresistible funk that never gets old.

…and many more from the golden era of horn-band music.

Upcoming shows

Catch us live.

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Recent past performances

What venues & clients say

Don't take our word for it.

"Generally we don't have dancers in the crowd but Thursday night was definitely an exception. You guys had those people moving! I heard nothing but positive comments. We'll definitely keep Brass Tracks on the radar for future years!"

Adam Helms
River's Edge Amphitheater Concert Series

"Great concert Sunday night… Brass Tracks did a great show and I also received a number of positive comments that evening — the standing ovation was well deserved."

Tim Rowe
Executive Director, Springfield Arts Council · Veterans Park Amphitheater

"While we present 25–30 acts every summer, BTB has become one of my personal favorites, and is an audience favorite as well!"

Tim Rowe
Springfield Arts Council

"Brass Tracks had our guests up and dancing with a fantastic line-up of music. These guys are so talented and LOVE playing fun music! Thank you Brass Tracks for playing your hearts out at Katie and Greg's wedding!"

Wedding Client
Private Event

"Thanks for everything… We really enjoyed the show and so did the crowd. You guys were great!"

Sammi Stickelmann
Marketing Coordinator, Austin Landing First Friday Summer Concert Series

"Nothing gets a crowd jumping like horn-driven Rock 'n' Roll and R&B, which makes Brass Tracks Band the perfect band…"

Dayton.com
Press
Notable venues

Stages we've played.

From casino showrooms to state fairs — here's where we've performed across Ohio and beyond.

Ohio State Fair Hard Rock Casino — Cincinnati Hollywood Casino — Columbus Hollywood Casino — Dayton Hollywood Casino — Lawrenceburg, IN Belterra Casino — Cincinnati Belterra Park Gaming — Cincinnati Wheeling Island Casino — WV Miami Valley Gaming — Lebanon The Fraze Pavilion — Kettering Easton Town Center — Columbus Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest RiverScape MetroPark — Dayton Levitt Pavilion — Dayton Veterans Park Amphitheater — Springfield River's Edge Amphitheater — Hamilton Eichelberger Amphitheater — Huber Heights North Park Amphitheater — Springboro The Lyric Theater — Blue Island, IL Sorg Opera House — Middletown Honor and Remember Music Festival — Fairfield Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival Granville Summer Concert Series — Bryn Du Mansion Centerville / Washington Twp. Americana Festival Austin Landing Concert Series — Dayton Drees Pavilion — Covington, KY Jags — West Chester, OH Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Prairie Creek Park — Frankfort, IN
Book Brass Tracks Band

Make your event
unforgettable.

We perform at performing arts centers, theaters, casinos, amphitheaters, festivals, fairs, corporate events, private parties, and weddings across Ohio and the Midwest. We respond within 24 hours.

Performing Arts Centers Theaters Festivals Casinos Corporate Events Amphitheaters Weddings Private Parties

Prefer email? Write to jevon@brasstracksband.com, or download the press kit.

Kevin McCloskey
Booking
kevin@brasstracksband.com 937-602-1226
Jevon Kennedy
Booking
jevon@brasstracksband.com 937-829-1752
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