The Roof Raisers

We are happy to add additional horns & additional female vocalist up to a ten piece

Roof Raisers 2011 Demo

Welcome to the all new Roof Raisers website Dallas/Fort Worth's premier party band, wedding reception band and variety band, specializing in Pop, Rock, Jazz, Swing, Country, 60's and R&B. Since 1986 The Roof Raisers have been entertaining audiences-- playing over 1200 special events including corporate events, weddings, fund raisers, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. The band is fun, flexible and easy to work with and the lineup can be customized from as little as a 5-piece combo group all the way up to a 9- and 10-piece full band.

HEY COUNTRY FANS... THE ROOF RAISERS BAND IS ALSO A FABULOUS COUNTRY BAND!

Click on the Button to hear the Roof Raisers' Big Band Standards &Swing Music

The Roof Raisers band is a professional party band that excels in nearly every style and genre of music, and guarantees to make your special event a smashing success! An absolutely fabulous variety band!

Their musical specialties are pop, rock, country, 60s, 70s/disco, jazz, blues and swing/big band. The Roof Raisers will lend excitement, flair, and class to your special occasion. Comprised of distinguished members of Dallas' music community, we can provide virtually any type of musical experience or atmosphere you desire.

From the beloved Big Band songs of the 30s and 40s, to Motown classics of the 50s and 60s, to the Disco era of the 70s, and finally to the latest dance music of the 80s and 90s - we do it all, and do it well. The Roof Raisers also play numerous Country/Western favorites ranging from Patsy Cline and Bob Wills to Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain and The Dixie Chicks.

Since a large number of the Roof Raisers' affairs are wedding receptions and conventions, and with their musical diversity, people of all ages and tastes will be thoroughly entertained both on and off the dance floor. They can dress in black tie for formal affairs, "hip/casual" for a pop/rock event, or don boots, bolo ties and blue jeans for the C&W celebrations. It's your party, and we'll do whatever it takes to set the right mood for you and your guests!

If you want the bigger sound, hire THE ROOF RAISERS as an 8 to 10 piece band and get the excitement of the added horns and percussion.

The Roof Raisers is an excellent choice for any and all of the following functions:
Wedding Receptions Conventions and Corporate Events
Awards Banquets Holiday Parties (Christmas, Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, etc.)
Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduations, Retirement Parties

SEE LISTING OF REPERTOIRE BELOW

"We were very please with the Roof Raiers Band! They really kept the party going, and the sound level was perfect!"
-------Susan Loggins

"Gene, Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for the fabulous performance last night! You guys did a fantastic job and made the night that much more special! We hope you enjoyed playing! Thanks again!"
-----Patrick & Christina Mitchella

"My wife & I have recieved dozens of compliments regarding the fabulous band. We continue to hear that the band was magnificent!
Gary L. Nuschler - Father of the Bride

"Mark and I wanted to let you know what an amazing job you did at our reception. Everyone has told us it was the best time they have had at a wedding reception!
Courney Scott - Bride

"They were great sports! ...and they sounded great!"
----- Mark Yarbrough, Willowbend Dental

"They played a great variety of songs that gave everyone a chance to dance throughout the evening. Several friends asked for the name of the group! We'd use them again for sure."
-----Susan Morgan, bride

"I had a number of comments how good they were. They were wonderful - I would highly recommend them."
-----Joan Hodge, IP Mobile/Cisco

"The Roof Raisers were incredible. Very up-beat and entertaining. We will definitely use them again if we have the need." ----- Chris Gramlich, wedding

"Excellent music - just what we wanted. Gene and the group were nice to deal with. Thanks to them and to you for your help."
-----Bill Wilson

"Thanks so much for making the reception so wonderful.... We got so many compliments on the band - everyone really loved you! One of the things I noticed was how great the music was, but it wasn't so loud you couldn't carry on a conversation. I will definitely recommend you to any friends who might be planning a wedding or another event."

"This letter is to commend Gene Glover and The Roof Raisers on the great job they have done for American Airlines’ Length-of-Service Dinner/Dance. They have performed at this function twice each year for the last 8 years…The group is dependable and their performance is outstanding..."

"…the music was absolutely wonderful, and you and the other band members went out of your way to make us feel special…"

"…The Roof Raisers is a class act of musicians. We would be willing to recommend you to others and to provide you with a personal reference…Thanks again for a fun evening!"

"…Many, many thanks for an absolutely spectacular performance. Hands down, The Roof Raisers band is the band for wedding receptions or for any other gala occasion…"

"What a great, great job you did for the reception! It was a real celebration, and it couldn’t have been that much fun without you guys!…"

"Bravo to The Roof Raisers! The music was outstanding…your timing for each of the selections was superb…There can be no higher compliment than having a full dance floor each time you play…"

"You as individuals and as a band are GREAT!!! Thank you very much for providing excellent music and entertainment for our Christmas party….Your mix of music and your wide variety of types of music provided for a non-stop evening of music and fun for everyone at our party….all ages at our party could enjoy your music because of the variety – from old to new!" "…we enjoyed your music – it added the absolute perfect touch to the evening, thanks to your talents and creativity helping to make it so."

"The Roof Raisers were great! Not only did they liven up about 100 professionally straight, somber lawyers and their spouses, but they did it in great style…"

"Thanks for a great party! You guys outdid yourselves. We had a wonderful time, and thanks for all your hard work!"

"WOW !!!! You guys were awesome !! We were really impressed and your band is great !! Very, very enjoyable !!! "
"It was outstanding !!! "

"You guys were GREAT !! You MADE the party."

"I just wanted to let you know what a great job you did at the party last night. You were amazing!!! Your band really made the night. Thanks!" ...several people stopped me to say that was the BEST holiday party we have had. This one was awesome. Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had great raffles, great food, and the band – well, the band was dynamite!"

"Anyone planning a special event should consider hiring The Roof Raisers!"
Current Repertoire

Contemporary All I Wanna Do All My Life All Star All The Way Because You Loved Me Breathless Can't Fight the Moonlight Come Away With Me Don't Know Why Every Little Step Everywhere Fallen Game of Love Giving You the Best That I Got Have I Told You Lately That I Love You How Do I Live I Hope You Dance I Knew I Loved You I Will Always Love You Kiss Me Love Shack Lovers Rock Man! I Feel Like A Woman My Favorite Mistake Now and Forever Perfect Day (from "Legally Blonde") Soak Up The Sun Taking You Home The Way There She Goes Valentine You Gotta Be You’re Still the One	70s/80s/Disco Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now Brick House Brown-Eyed Girl Car Wash Celebration (The) Closer I Get To You Freeway of Love Got To Be Real Hit Me With Your Best Shot I Will Survive Isn't She Lovely Last Dance Let's Stay Together Old Time Rock 'n' Roll Overjoyed Pink Cadillac Pride and Joy Rockin’ Me Roll With It September Sharp Dressed Man Somethin' to Talk About Start Me Up Sweet Home Alabama We Are Family When a Man Loves a Woman Wind Beneath My Wings Y.M.C.A. You Are the Sunshine of My Life You Look Wonderful Tonight You’ve Got a Friend	60s/Motown Ain’t Too Proud to Beg At Last Chain of Fools Dancin’ in the Streets Eight Days a Week Good Loving Groovin’ Hard Day's Night Here, There, Everywhere Honky Tonk Women I Can’t Help Myself I Feel Good I Love You More Today Than Yesterday La Bamba My Girl Pretty Woman Rescue Me Respect Satisfaction Since I Fell For You Since You’ve Been Gone Soul Man Stand By Me Think Twist and Shout Unchained Melody 50s/Rock 'n' Roll Jailhouse Rock Johnny B. Goode Under the Boardwalk What a Wonderful World
Country/Western All My Exes Live in Texas Amarillo By Morning (Believe Me) Baby I Lied Blue Clear Sky Boot Scootin’ Boogie Cowboy Take Me Away Crazy Don’t Rock the Jukebox Down at the Twist and Shout Fast as You Friends in Low Places God Blessed Texas Heartache's On Me I Cross My Heart I Fall to Pieces I Feel Lucky I Hope You Dance Just Wanna Dance With You I'll Still Love You More I Wanna Go Too Far It’s a Little Too Late Keeper of the Stars Let Me Into Your Heart Livin’ on Love Lonely Too Long Man! I Feel Like a Woman Neon Moon No One Else On Earth Nobody’s Home Only In America Overnight Male Rock My World Safe in the Arms of Love Somebody to Love You Some Days You Gotta Dance Something Special to Me Take it Back Take Me Out-The Dance Hall Texas On My Mind The Chair The Cotton-Eyed Joe There Goes My Baby There Is No Arizona Two of a Kind Walking After Midnight When I Think About Angels Who I Am Why Haven’t I Heard From You? Working On My Next Broken Heart Write This Down	Swing/Big Band Ain’t Misbehavin’ Chattanooga Choo-Choo Cheek to Cheek Come Fly With Me Fly Me to the Moon Georgia I Love You For Sentimental Reasons I’ve Got You Under My Skin In The Mood It Had to be You Jump, Jive ‘n’ Wail (The) Look of Love New York, New York Orange-Colored Sky Our Love is Here To Stay Paper Moon Route 66 Satin Doll Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Someone to Watch Over Me Stardust String of Pearls Take the "A" Train The Best is Yet to Come The Very Thought of You The Way You Look Tonight Unforgettable Wave Zoot Suit Riot	Ethnic/Regional/ Patriotic/Seasonal Hora Medley Hava Nagilah Kosatski Simka Dance Mazeltov Italian Medley Tarantella That’s Amore Polka Medley Beer Barrel Polka Clarinet Polka Pennsylvania Polka Texas Cotton-Eyed Joe Sweetheart Schottische The Chicken Dance Patriotic/Seasonal /Other God Bless America America Auld Lang Syne The Christmas Song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas I’ll Be Home for Christmas Please Come Home for Christmas (and other secular standards)

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