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Reliable Live Music Services Since 2013, at Any Volume: Corporate Event, Party, Dance, Cocktail Hour
Facebook comments:
"l would be remiss if l didn't acknowledge "The Pepper Shakers Band" and their amazing performance at The Newmarket Veterans Association on New Years Eve, they exceeded all expectations!!! If you're considering a special event in the future and require live entertainment, l would not hesitate to recommend this premier party band." AN, Newmarket
"One of the Best GTA Bands north of the Border 100%
I know first Hand with my total endorsement 4 sure" - WM, Brampton
Timothy Griese recommends Pepper Shakers band:
"They have a good variety of music. They’re good to talk to; you ask any type of music and they will play it for you, and accommodate you. "
You throw the party, and we'll supply the music - our repertoire of over 700 titles has something for everyone. We know that lots of events want classic rock and dance faves. Our Hot Sets (plus our hundreds of other oldies and party standards) are designed to get the dance floor moving, or simply provide the right mood as background music - we'll play at any volume the function calls for. We've put together the all-time best party songs that we do; titles including:
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Boogie Shoes - KC & the Sunshine Band
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Get the Party Started - Pink
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Good Times - Chic
Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang
Everyone's a Winner - Hot Chocolate
Holiday - Madonna
Hella Good - Gwen Stefani
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Get Down Tonight - KC & the Sunshine Band
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Bang a Gong - Power Station
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Bizarre Love Triangle - New Order
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
SEE MORE OF OUR HOT SETS REPERTOIRE HERE
We also have a huge repertoire of traditional oldies titles - 50s - 60s, 70s, Motown / soul / R & B, soft rock, middle-of-the-road (MOR), slow dance ballads, social dance & Latin grooves (cha cha, mambo, beguine), line dance (slosh, country) - 700+ titles! There's something for everyone when the PS take the stage.
....including all the party standards:
Twist and Shout
Don't Be Cruel
Stuck in the Middle with You
Mambo #5
Hot Hot Hot
Sweet Caroline
Stand By Me
Sweet Home Alabama
Love Train
Sugar Sugar
Honky Tonk Women
Satisfaction
We're Here for a Good Time
Wagon Wheel
What I Like About You
Knock Three Times
Spirit in the Sky
Runaround Sue
Jive Talkin'
Pretty Woman
Old time Rock & Roll
Proud Mary
Queen of Hearts
etc. etc.
Experienced Toronto Event Band for Hire, the Pepper Shakers: Variety and Versatility, at Any Volume
You throw the party, we provide the tunes that get the party started. The Pepper Shakers are a Toronto cover band with a wide variety of hits from the 1950s into the 2000s! Make it a whole evening or program of:
- Hot Sets titles for your classic rock (70s-80s-dance-disco) party
- make it a 50-60s rock'n'roll sock hop;
- we can throw in dozens of country classics if you like
- we also do tons of slow dance ballads, instrumentals, background/dinner and social dance music,
- for your beach party theme, we can do a bunch of reggae/island grooves
- we can also cover a whole program of Blues, for your blues-related theme; Chicago blues, jump, swing and more
- we also do a whole bunch of Motown / R & B / soul classics and British Invasion hits for an all 60s event - peace brothers and sisters!
Plus - we will play the tunes you want, at the volume you want - all the way down to whisper-soft background/mood music to full "rock-the-dance-floor" level. We totally understand your needs for a successful event featuring live music.
We span the decades with hit after hit to get things moving - or to simply provide great atmosphere at your corporate function, cocktail hour, meet & greet, retirement, birthday, anniversary or any other type of celebration - or at your bar, tavern, club, association, private function, or any event that needs good-time live music your guests will know and appreciate.
About the Pepper Shakers - the Toronto Party band for Hire
Ready to Rock Your Dance Floor - 1200+ Paid Appearances Since 2013
Live musicians in Toronto - band for Hire. The premier 3-piece Rock'n'Roll Party Dance Band for hire in the Greater Toronto Area, specializing in events of all kinds - live music at any volume your function requires.
Make the music live & lively at your 2025 event, with the versatile, reliable and experienced Pepper Shakers!
What to learn how to hire musicians in Toronto & area? Our FAQs show you what to look for in a Toronto Cover Band for hire.
Corporate Function
Private Gathering
Public Event
Celebration of Any Kind
Social Club
Etc. Etc.
When you are searching for professional musicians in Toronto - a party band, dance band, rock and roll band, cover band, variety band, oldies band, or event band where you want lively upbeat music for dancing, or smooth, chill-out background music to set the mood or theme for your event - the Pepper Shakers deliver all that and more - all in a tight, compact setup for any space - large or small - professional level musicians for hire in Toronto and area. Live music for any occasion - that's what's made us a sought after event band in the GTA - Toronto and surrounding areas. Live music by pro-level Toronto musicians, played at ANY VOLUME your function requires.
We cover popular hits and party standards - not to mention some obscurities and B-sides - in a wide variety of musical styles and genres, from the 1950s right into the 2000s- lively music for all ages and occasions - including tons of classic rock (70s-80s), rock & roll (50s-60s), social dance and Latin grooves, easy listening - soft rock - MOR hits, reggae and island grooves, swing - jump - Chicago blues, rockabilly classics, classic country, slow dance ballads, beach - surf instrumentals, soul - Motown - R & B hits, and more.
Thank you for checking out the Toronto Party Band, the Pepper Shakers. Over the last 10 years, we have proven ourselves as an excellent, dependable live cover band for hire in and around TO. We've performed 1000+ paid engagements to audiences of all sizes and ages, across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario - and we'd like to play for you next. If you are looking to hire musicians or to hire a band in Toronto & area - well, we are a great, reliable, experienced choice - a lively, road-tested band for hire, in Toronto:
Professional level musicians for hire - a tight, lively 3-piece band
Whether the setup area is a full stage or a compact spot on the floor - as little as 8 ft x 6 ft
Reliable, energetic live music - for dancing or listening - to go with the mood or theme of the event
Experienced - over a thousand paid engagements since 2013
Versatile - live music reaching back to the 1950s and into the 2000s
Tight setup, suitable for smaller spaces, or full size stage - we've done them all
Know how to handle volume
Know how to read a room
Have a huge repertoire
Can play soft background music
Can play full-blast, fill-the-dancefloor level
We provide top quality PA system, or work with your sound tech and equipment
A 3-piece band with a big, full sound - a great alternative to larger bands which require more space and more money!
*** Boomers, mature audiences and gatherings - we love them! ***
*** Seniors events a specialty and a delight! ***
*** Daytime, mid-week functions - no problem! ***
A repertoire spanning the decades of all kinds of popular hits and genres - create a custom program of titles for your function.
Thank you for considering the Pepper Shakers for your next event. We are your party - event band for hire in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto Party Band is the Pepper Shakers, an excellent, experienced live band for hire in Toronto & surrounding.
Any Type of Function, Large or Small - We've Done Them All.
Corporate event, private function, bar, party, backyard, banquet hall, seniors event - any volume you desire. A live music band you can count on for top quality entertainment.
Versatile, Lively Live Music
No matter what the occasion, make the music live and lively with the Toronto Party Band with all the hits - 700+ titles in our repertoire; we supply all the gear - we play through your PA system, or bring our own pro-level sound system.
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PAST CLIENTS, EVENTS, VENUES
A small sampling of our 200+ Clients & Venues since 2013:
the pepper shakers, toronto party dance event band for hire
Our Past and Current Clients (most recent 1st) Over 10+ Years Include:
...Your Function or Event Next?
** denotes multiple appearances/return engagements
Granite Club - Toronto
Wojtek & family - milestone birthday - Scarborough
Holiday Market - Stouffville
Amazon - Hamilton **
Hotel X - Toronto
JD Firth/Northland - Kingston
RCL Branch 479 - Niagara Falls
Viva - Thornhill
Taunton Mills - Whitby **
Brant Gunner's Club - Brantford
La Plaza - Toronto **
Dance Together Festival - Maple
Canterbury Place - Toronto
Chartwell Constantia - Thornhill
Eagle's Nest Golf Club - Maple
Lindt Canada - golf tourney - Mississauga
Jj's - Etobicoke
Camille milestone birthday party - Copetown
Alexandra Yacht Club - Toronto
Cody & the gang - 30-something backyard bash - Grafton
Lake Simcoe Arms Pub - Jackson's Point **
Mike & family birthday tent bash - Caledon
Polish Hall Brantford **
Port Credit BIA - Mississauga
Mimico Cruising Club - on the patio - Toronto
Condo Poolside Dinner Dance - Pickering
Bloomington Cove - Stouffville
RBC Securities - luncheon entertainment - Mississauga
Anna - poolside milestone b-day bash - Mississauga
RCL Branch 612 - on the patio - Beamsville **
Elgin Falls - Niagara Falls
Whitby Yacht Club - Whitby **
Delmanor Wynford - Toronto
Coach House Pub - outdoor patio stage - Ballentrae
Cedarcroft Place - Oshawa
Swing Toronto Rock & Roll Dance Party - Toronto **
Limore - mom 70th b-day pool party bash - Thornhill
Bradford Valley Community - Bradford
Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place dance - Newmarket
Hillsdale Terraces - Oshawa
Stacey - husband 40th b-day patio bash - Toronto
Karen - husband 50th b-day bash - Innisfil
Delmanor - Aurora
Iroquois Lodge - Ohsweken
Sean - wedding - Toronto
Kimel Family Centre - Toronto
Elden of Bradford - Bradford
Gatherings Resto Bar - Toronto
Regency 76 - Niagara Falls
Beechwood Retirement Residence - Mississauga **
Bollocks Pub - Oshawa **
Bi-monthly Sunday Afternoon Rock & Roll Dance Party - Etobicoke **
Coolers Sports Bar - Hamilton
Texas Longhorn - Mississauga **
Branko - milestone birthday bash - Mississauga
Earl of Whithurch Pub - Stouffville
Pillar to Post - company Xmas bash - Mississauga
Trident Banquet Hall - Etobicoke **
Long Branch Social House - Etobicoke **
Irish Shebeen - Etobicoke
Village of Taunton Mills - Whitby
Runnymede Health Care Centre - Toronto
Peel Village Halloween Street Party - Brampton
Irish Rose Pub - Toronto
Janet & Dale - wedding reception - Bowmanville
Anne & family - milestone backyard birthday bash - Etobicoke
Jake's Boathouse - Brampton
Chelsea Hotel - Toronto
Playtime Casino - Match Bar - Wasaga Beach
Cabbagetown Festival - Toronto
Fall Fair & demolition derby - Orangeville
King City Lodge - King **
Debbie & family - milestone birthday bash - Oakville
Langdon Hall "pizza & wine" tasting - Cambridge
Cheree dad birthday bash - Sauble Beach
Wild Bill's Bistro - Keswick
Lisa & family - beachside celebration of life - Orillia
Alex double birthday mega tent bash - Brant
Stratford Country Club - Stratford
Sun Retreats Resort - Huntsville
CW Coop's - Barrie **
Bee Happy Campground - Innisfil
Four Elms - Thornhill **
Rhonda - Dave - birthday bash - Oakville
Credit River Retirement Residence - Mississauga
RCL Branch 233 - Orangeville
Highland Yacht Club - Scarborough **
Ron W - birthday bash - Durham
RCL Branch 622 - Stoney Creek **
Lakeridge Gardens - Ajax **
O'Neill Centre - Toronto **
Ivy Bridge Pub - Brampton **
Keystone Pub - Mississauga
Amica - Whitby **
RCL Branch 121 - Galt
Indigenous Community Centre - Toronto **
Country Dental - Xmas Bash - Cambridge
EVO Kitchen & Grill - Galt
Bev - birthday bash - Brantford
JP's Grill & Bar - Etobicoke
RCL Branch 31 - Weston
Mitrex - Etobicoke
Four Seasons Yorkville - Toronto
Bingemans - Kitchener **
Bloom - Oshawa **
The Spoke - Sandy Cove Acres - Innisfil **
DelManor Northtown - Toronto **
Ness & family - backyard bash - Toronto
McClintock's Trailer Resort - Cambridge **
RCL Branch 152 - Brooklin
Diane - birthday bash - Whitby
Beach BIA - Kew Gardens - Toronto
Parkbridge Communities - Innisfil **
Pioneer Sportsmen Park - Kitchener **
Canada House - 7/30 BBQ - Collingwood
Parkland on Eglinton - Etobicoke
Smokeshow BBQ & Brew - Toronto
Rapelje Lodge - Welland
Viva - Whitby
Kathy/Kevin - poolside summer solstice bash - Oakville
Amica Peel Village - Mississauga **
Angus Systems - Co. BBQ - Toronto
Brickyard BBQ - Etobicoke **
Balmy Beach Club - Toronto
RCL Branch 60 - Burlington**
Old Mill - Toronto
Toronto Truckers' Association - Toronto **
National Yacht Club - Toronto
Fionn MacCool's - Barrie
Dakota's - Etobicoke **
RCL Branch 67 - Lindsay **
Bridgepoint Health - Toronto
Lumacare - staff xmas bash - Toronto
Amica Bayview Glen - Toronto
Winbourne Park - Ajax
Toronto Community Housing**
Bayview Country Club - Thornhill
Gert - birthday bash - Markham
See 200+ more of our past clients here - yes, 200-plus! ...including some of the prestigious and wonderful ones below!
let our clients and fans speak - testimonials and comments
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
"You guys exceeded my expectations. Thank you for making our evening great." WK, Scarborough
New Years Eve 2024 - Newmarket
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
"l would be remiss if l didn't acknowledge "The Pepper Shakers Band" and their amazing performance at The Newmarket Veterans Association on New Years Eve, they exceeded all expectations!!! If you're considering a special event in the future and require live entertainment, l would not hesitate to recommend this premier party band." AN, Newmarket
Facebook comment - February 2024
Milestone Birthday Bash - January 2025
Facebook comment - February 2024
"One of the Best GTA Bands north of the Boarder 
00% - I know first Hand with my total endorsement 4 sure." WM, Brampton
Pillar & Post - December 2023
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
Facebook comment - February 2024
"A big thank you to you and your bandmates for being a part of our holiday party. I’ve heard nothing but great things from our staff – everyone enjoyed your music! I will keep in touch should we have another event where we would want to hire a band. Happy Holidays to you, your bandmates and your families!!" KS
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
"Thank you so much again...!! Y’all were AWESOME! We’ve heard a ton of great feedback today about the Pepper Shakers – everyone loved the music!
And yes, my boss Jim was saying how much he wanted to get y’all back for future events :-)
Once again, we appreciate the wonderful entertainment, and look forward to having you guys back in the future!" MM
Facebook Post - January 2023
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
Chelsea Hotel - September 2023
REGARDING AN UPCOMING T.O. GIG:
"My favorite Toronto dance band plays across the GTA and I have attended often, but the best time that I ever had dancing to the Pepper Shakers was at the clubroom of RCL Branch 10 Toronto in 2016. Suitable for East and West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa and more, they really mix it up and will get you up off your chair no matter what your style of dance." JRY
Country Dental December 2022
Country Dental December 2022
Country Dental December 2022
"Hi Hank! You guys were amazing last night! Thank you so much for coming. The music selection was perfect. I hope you guys have a great Christmas and Happy New Years! I will definitely recommend you to all my friends and family who are looking for a band."
September 2022 Campground
Country Dental December 2022
Country Dental December 2022
"Hi Hank; just wanted to say thank you so much for last night - you guys were awesome. I had many comments throughout the night saying you're one of the favorites that the park has had. We would love to book you for next year if you're taking bookings now or if you want to let me know when your schedule opens up we'd love to book you... Again, thank you...and thank you for staying later than scheduled!"
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Country Dental December 2022
Beach BIA Summer 2022 - A Delighted Client
"The best party band in Ontario... Really know how to keep people happy and on the dance floor... If you have never seen them play you owe it to yourself to check them out... They play music from the 1950’s to the 2000’s... Playing everywhere... Great band... Great music... A must see..." PJ, Toronto
Beach BIA Summer 2022 - A Delighted Client
Beach BIA Summer 2022 - A Delighted Client
Beach BIA Summer 2022 - A Delighted Client
"Last night was excellent, we could not be more thrilled. You and your band were a huge part of the overall success of the event. We were so happy to see people up and dancing. We will of course have you guys back.
...I will be scheduling shows for September/ October shortly..."
Dakota's March 2022 - Google Review
Beach BIA Summer 2022 - A Delighted Client
Dakota's March 2022 - Google Review
"Great little place. Good food, we had nachos and poppers. Fabulous three piece band, The Pepper Shakers, played a great mix of early rock right up through the 80s. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, would like to see them on a Friday or Saturday night there."
contact the toronto party band the pepper shakers
Hey there! Live Band for Hire Toronto & Area, Booking 2025
Welcome - we're here for YOUR good time. Versatile, experienced cover band, party band, event band!
You can always call/text 416 571 7663 to reach the Pepper Shakers. Email: peppershakersband@gmail.com