Excellence of sound is the baseline; we are really here to make sure people are having a really freaking good time! In order to ensure we can put on a good show we all have to be team members who reliably show up ready. We need each other! And, we need to be entertainers. It's less about the audience giving us attention, more about us helping them feel seen, feel good, and have plenty of reasons to smile.

It's a key part of our brand to show up as a full *vibe* so that means we always have a deliberate look. Gents wear black shoes, black or charcoal pants, a white button up, a vest or suspenders, and a black or red tie or bowtie. Ideally at least one element incorporating pinstripes. Hats optional but welcome! Ladies wear black and white and red. Usually a black and white dress with red heels or a red dress with black heels, but we'll choose a few options that people feel good in, together.

Generally, we ask each performer to commit for a calendar year. That means weekly practices in person, occasional zoom sessions, plus additional live ones to support special opportunities. We are aiming for 1-2 local performances per month, beginning in Q2. Think of it as a hobby band this year, but a very serious and committed hobby! We'll discuss renewals near the end of each year.

Lastly, this is intended to be a really positive experience for all of us, so the ideal band member is someone who values kindness, a can-do attitude, and is low-ego + high-eq. Life is too short and the more fun we have together the better experiences we can create for others! We have the opportunity to uplift others while expressing our hearts and talents, that's super cool! So let's help each other make it easy.

Since this is our launch year we'll need to make a name for ourselves, so we'll mainly be looking for local venues that want to feature a fun retro golden oldies night, hopefully east valley. But as soon as we are feeling settled with our first 30-40 songs and building out our unique arrangements we'll start pursuing more event-based gigs. Of course, all band members get paid on paid gigs  : ) Some funds may be reserved for marketing, equipment, etc, but all participants will always get a share!

Let's think of it in Phases:

• Phase 1: We get settled together + get our first 30-40 songs down, with arrangements similar to their original form. We'll do a mini-show at a retirement home or two to cut our teeth and deliver some happy nostalgia.
• Phase 2: We start gigging at small local venues with a 2-3 hr show, in spring 2026.
• Phase 3: We expand our setlist library (still golden oldies, just more of them) + start working on enhancing the arrangements for a fresh take.
• Phase 4: We book local special event gigs, and consider starting to mix in originals. 

It's not in the plan to do recording or touring at this time, but life is an adventure so we'll see where we wander. As long as we are having fun and creating smiles for others, whatever we want to do we can do!

The band leader, Christie, has experience getting music published through her small independent label and lots of business management + marketing experience... and she's not afraid to use it if we want to make something more. ;)