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Vegas Band and VRB
Whether your event is a wedding, graduation, reunion, party, or venue, we are equipped for all your entertainment needs.
About The Vegas Band & VRB Players
Leader Of The Vegas Band & VRB, Guitar & Vocals, Joe Pawlen
Joe, the founder, original member, and seasoned guitar player. Picked up the guitar at 7, and never looked back. He has played every genre of music from the 60's through today. He has such strong male vocals, ability to add beautiful harmony, and his great personality all tied up with a smile.
Female Lead, Monica Pawlen
Monica starting singing in church, then competitively with a trio. Took time out to be a mom, but always sang to her babies. She made her debut with Vegas in March of 2000. Learning every song that Joe could throw at her. She has such a great work ethic, and attention to detail, which allow her to perform each song, as if it were her own. Covering Aretha, Whitney, Mariah, Patti LaBelle, Lady Gaga, and so many more.....truly a must hear.
Percussion, Evan Gottschalk
Evan is a Dana School trained musician. He displays an amazing versatility, and excellence. He brings youth, and enthusiasm, every where we play. What an amazing find! All I can say is, we are truly blessed to have him.
Percussion & Vocals, Mark Heddleson
Mark is one great drummer, friend, co-worker, and I am proud to consider him family. He isn't afraid of anything....want to play a new song? Mark says "Bring it on", and he nails it every time. Vocals....Mark has a great ear. Going to get him to do the Bee Gees yet!
Bass & Vocals, Gary Jones
Gary Jones has been playing bass in the Youngstown area for about 11 years now and absolutely loves being on stage and inciting a good time. His love of music started at a young age. His mom said he would hum commercial hooks before he could even talk and his first guitar was an old tennis racket. "I'm so honored to share the stage with Monica, Joe and Mark seeing I was a fan of The Vegas Band well before I was a member. So looking forward to continue performing top notch music with these guys!!" The pleasure is ours to have his versatility, and energy!
VRB Project - 5 Piece
The Vegas Band is from Youngstown, OH has been known for playing recognizable music that is for everyone.
VRB is an extension of The Vegas Band. Bringing together our tenured members to form VRB. We have been working with members of the 1994 crew and performing as a 5 piece unit, adding another dimension to our family and what we do.
Joe Pawlen, Monica Pawlen, Henry Townsend, Eddie Fox, Mike McCoy
The Vegas Band
We have had many players, and faces, come and go.......but we are Vegas. We are a family of musicians. We play together, eat together, and we celebrate together. We play music that makes you remember moments, connections, and feelings. We want you to dance, laugh, cry, and make memories, with us and one another.
We are The Vegas Band and VRB
The Vegas Band Mission
When you book The Vegas Band, you get professional, quality entertainment. A variety of music unmatched. We also promote our venues. Providing advertising for what's going on at your location during our show. We believe that when one of our venue partners does well, so do we. We believe in working together with each venue to provide the best experiences for OUR customers, clients, families, and friends.