The Element is a four piece band that features a three piece rhythm section and a female lead vocalist.* The band combines learned musicianship with a youthful attitude. Providing a fun, passionate, energetic, danceable and highly musical show for its audience is job one for this band of seasoned professionals. The Element plays a wide variety of hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today with a delightful twist of their own personalities. While the Element repertoire focusses on the big hits by female vocalists, lead guitarist Ray Buyco sings some of the essential classic male vocal hits as well. Like Drive! and Drive! (lite), the Element is skilled at choosing the right song at the right time.
The Element is an excellent choice for most events. However, there are several distinct reasons why you might want to choose this band for your next event. If you like a band that features a female vocalist, or if you need a band to fit onto a small stage or a small space and play at soft volumes, or if there are tight budget parameters yet live music is preferred over recorded music, then this small band with a big sound is right for the job.
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*- The rhythm section also adds backing vocals and the occasional lead vocal.
*- Optional Keyboardist is available for an additional fee.
"A final difference was the choice of music. Normally GB enlists the band Jazz Unlimited but in this instance, we were treated to the band Element. Fronted by bandleader Ray Buyco, Element is a 4-piece band that cover a wide variety of music, but mostly rock. They rocked GB that night! Their female vocalist had a wireless microphone and was free to move about and interact with the audience. Just as impressive, Buyco wandered around the tented patio area bringing his guitar solos to the masses. At one point, the rhythm had caught Mrs. BetterBeerBlog. As she was dancing, Buyco strolled over to our area and delivered a blistering guitar solo that Mrs. BetterBeerBlog mirrored “air guitar” style. I’ve been to quite a few tapping parties but this was the first time I ever saw the audience call the band back out for an encore. My only regret that evening was not having my phone out and recording a bit of the band as well as Mrs. BetterBeerBlog rocking the air guitar!"
-http://www.betterbeerblog.com/
Song List
Modern
3am- Matchbox Twenty
American Boy- Estelle
Badfish- Sublime
Before He Cheats- Carrie Underwood
California Gurls- Katy Perry
Cool- Gwen Stephani
Crazy- Gnarls Barkly
Don't Ya- Pussycat Dolls
Family Affair - Mary J. Bilge
Forget You- Cee Lo Green
Get the Party Started - P!nk
Give Me One Reason-Tracy Chapman
Hella Good- No Doubt
Holla Back Girl - Gwen Stephani
Hot and Cold- Katy Perry
I Kissed a Girl- Katy Perry
I Melt with You- Modern English
I'm just a Girl - No Doubt
In the Dark- DEV
It's My Life- No Doubt
Just Dance- Lady Gaga
Kiss- Prince
Lady Marmalade- Christina Aguilera
Last Friday Night- Katy Perry
Mercy- Duffy
Moves like Jagger- Maroon 5
Paris (Ooh La La) - Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Rehab- Amy Winehouse
S&M - Rihanna
Save Tonight- Eagle Eye Cherry
Since You've Been Gone- Kelly Clarckson
Smooth- Santana
So What- P!nk
Soak Up the Sun- Sheryl Crow
Suddenly I See- KT Turnstall
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Sweet Dreams/Get the Party Started - P!nk
Teenage Dream- Katy Perry
The Edge of Glory- Lady Gaga
The Middle,- Jimmy Eat World
This Love- Maroon 5
Tik Tok- Ke$ha
Underneath it All- No Doubt
Waking up in Vegas- Katy Perry
Walk Away- Kelly Clarkson
When I Come Around- Green Day
We Found Love- Rihanna
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
You and your Hand- P!nk
You Ought to Know- Alanis Morrisette
Classic
Addicted to Love- Robert Palmer
After Midnight- Eric Clapton
All Along the Watchtower- Jimmy Hendrix/Bob Dylan
Bad Girls- Donna Summer
Bang a Gong- Power Station
Billy Jean- Michael Jackson
Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
Blister in the Sun- Violent
Boogie Oogie Oogie- A Taste Of Honey
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Crazy- Gnarls Barkly
Can't Always Get What you Want- Rolling Stones
Cocaine- Eric Clapton
Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding
Don't Stop Believing- Journey
Free Fallin'- Tom Petty
Friend of the Devil- Grateful Dead
Get Down Tonight - KC And The Boys
Get it On (Bang a Gong)- T. Rex
Girl Just Want to Have Fun- Cindy Lauper
Groove is in the Heart- Deelite
Hands to Yourself- Georgia Satellites
Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes
Hit Me With Your Best - Pat Benatar
Holiday - Madonna
Honky Tonk Woman- Rolling Stones
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I am a Child- Neil Young
I Love Rock and Roll- Joan Jett
Into the Groove- Madonna
It's Only Rock and Roll- Rolling Stones
I Wanna Be Your Lover- Prince
Johnny Be Good- Chuck Berry
Joker- Steve Miller
Jumpin' Jack Flash- Rolling Stones
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Kiss- Prince
La Freak- Chic
Let's Stay Together- Al Green
Little Sister- Elvis Presley
Love Shack- B 52's
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
Material Girl- Madonna
Mary Jane's Last Dance- Tom Petty
Nadine- Chuck Berry
Not Fade Away- Buddy Holly
Peaceful Easy Feeling- Eagles
Play that Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Proud Mary- Tina Turner
Respect- Aretha Franklin
Rock My World (Little Country Girl)- Brooks n Dunn
Rock and Roll All Night- KISS
Satisfaction- Rolling Stones
September- Earth Wind & Fire
Shook Me All Night- AC DC
Start Me Up- Rolling Stones
Superstitious- Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynard
Touch Myself - Devinyls
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
We Found Love- Rihanna
When You Say Nothing At All- Keith Whitley
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
