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The Full Tilt! Band gets your guests up on the dance floor with the best cover tunes for all generations. We've been creating fun with elegance at Weddings and Corporate parties for over 16 years.

The Full Tilt! Band is an elegant and energetic 4-7 piece variety Dance Band that plays great music for Corporate Parties and Weddings in the Greater Bay Area from Napa Valley to Monterey to Lake Tahoe. Full Tilt’s repertoire is unparalleled in its variety of fabulous cover tunes from Big Band swing to Contemporary Soul, Funk and Rock, sure to have every generation in your party be up on the dance floor for hours of dancing pleasure.

The Full Tilt! Band’s musicians, many of whom both sing and play multiple instruments ( giving the group the sound of a much bigger band) have played music with such notables as Van Morrison, James Brown, Harry Belafonte, Robben Ford and more. Depending on the size of the band, the instrumentation includes keyboard, drums, sax, guitars, and trumpet, and clarinet. Classically trained, our musicians can provide excellent music for your wedding ceremony as well.

The bandleader, MC and lead female vocalist is Donna Spitzer, a longtime favorite for private parties in the Bay Area. Donna’s warm and friendly manner, along with 16 years of experience in attending to the details of weddings and other special events, will bring a personal touch to your special night.

For inquiries:

(415) 459-3223

fulltiltband@comcast.net

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Reception Music

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance

Reviews of The Full Tilt! Band

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User2475712 Sent on 12/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This band is very flexible, outstanding sounds, extremely interactive with the audiance for
requests, and wonderful music to dance to!!!
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David Sent on 01/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Wow! What fun it was to experience this band. Their energy was playful, open and invigorating. I couldn't stop DANCING to all the well-chosen songs from their diverse repertoire! Lead singer Donna's presence was particularly captivating - her voice nailed it on every song. All the fine band members clearly loved playing each piece, with tight sets and superb quality sounds. They engaged the crowd at every turn, delivering on so many levels, with ease and consummate professionalism. Highly recommended!
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Bob Sent on 01/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Full Tilt! is a Great! Band. They made the party a great success. Their music is lively, tasteful, and great for dancing, listening, and atmosphere. They seem to know just what to play from moment to moment to suit the mood of the event. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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User1988766 Sent on 12/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome Band! Very professional. They are our go-to band.
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Marcia Sent on 03/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donna Spitzer and the Full Tilt band made my wedding reception! They packed the dancefloor, even my relatives in their 70s and 80s were dancing. So versatile too and know so many great songs. They even played their own bossa nova version they wrote of Nature Boy by Nat King Cole. Phenomenal band with great energy.
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Jason Sent on 02/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donna and her band are amazing. I love their upbeat approach and energetic music. Always on time, always a hit. Highly recommended.
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Jason Sent on 02/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donna and her band were amazing, as always. They're a great fit for our community, and always play a great mix of new and older music. So energetic, so easy to work with, always on time. We've been using them for many years, and it's always great to have them back. Highly recommended.
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Wahila Sent on 02/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donna and the Full Tilt Band are an excellent party or wedding band! Donna has a great voice, is delightfully friendly and service oriented and the band can play practically any song you request. I used her for my wedding and everyone loved the music.
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Claire Sent on 01/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Donna Spitzer and The Full Tilt Band provided the music for our wedding reception and they did a great job! The jazz duo during dinner added just the right tone to the ambiance and after dinner the full band (we went with the 6-piece set that included their trumpet player) put on several excellent sets that had all of our guests dancing throughout the evening.
A few summary points:
- Planning: The planning process itself went very smoothly. Donna communicated promptly and clearly and made it very easy for us to plan out the entertainment portion of our wedding. We are both very detail-oriented and Donna was very good about walking through the detailed logistics of the evening with us, which was important because she also served as our emcee. As part of the planning process, we selected sets of our favorite songs from the band’s repertoire (which is extensive!) and Donna provided excellent feedback in terms of selecting a well balanced playlist.
- The Music: Look at their website and you will see that the band has an extensive repertoire that spans genres and decades. This range was very important to us because we wanted the music to appeal to all of our guests, who spanned a wide range of ages and musical tastes. The band performed very well, transitioning from high energy swing pieces to jazz ballads without skipping a bit. Throughout it all Donna did a great job navigating our song selections and playing to the energy level of the crowd. We had selected “Love Train” as one of our songs and Donna chose the perfect time to play it because we were on the dance floor with nearly all the guests, so we were in just the right position to form a train that travelled the venue and circled back to the dance floor. That train is one of our favorite memories from the wedding and made for some fantastic pictures.
- Execution: In addition to giving an excellent performance, Donna and The Full Tilt Band arrived on time, set up without distracting our guests, and delivered on all the details we had discussed with Donna. For example, we had a couple important songs that needed to be played off an iPod at specific times in the evening and Donna was spot on both times.
All in all a great experience. Thanks, Full Tilt Band!
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Bobbi Sent on 03/16/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We want to tell everyone planning an event how much we enjoyed The Full Tilt Band’s music at our wedding reception. We appreciated their suggestions for the playlist, incorporating songs we liked with music they knew from experience other people would like as well. We also enjoyed the way they balanced sets in terms of rhythm – a bit of slow songs, a bit of fast songs and the Latin music we love. Our guests obviously loved their performance as well because the dance floor was always crowded, filled with happy dancers and smiling faces. Donna's warmth as an emcee also made our celebration a success. We will definitely recommend this band to all our friends and relatives.
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Awards

16
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Michael Loeb Photography Michael Loeb Photography Wedding Photographers

This band has a large repertoire and can come up with songs from different eras and styles. The musicians are friendly and easy to work with. They are a welcome addition to any event to help get the party started!

A Dream Wedding A Dream Wedding Wedding Planners

The Full Tilt band is one the Bay Area's BEST bands! Perfect for weddings, they play a variety of music, sure to please all age brackets. Professional, responsive and accommodating, your party will rock the house wiith the Full Tilt band! Robbin Montero Owner of A Dream Wedding Wedding Planner

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