"[Littlest Big Band] put on such a wonderful show--the best act
we've ever had at our community. Our residents loved you!"
--Janell Hooper, Activities Director
Arbor House, Marble Falls, TX
Playing guitars and mandolin, Bob Farley and Lynn Perdzock give
songs even more relevance to listeners by putting them into
stories or themes, highlighting movies, places, or events unique to each tune. Their fresh arrangements make the songs feel new and yet recognizable.
Most shows run 55 to 60 minutes, but can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as three hours. And when the performance is over, Lynn and Bob--who are both fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus--enjoy spending a little time visiting with audience members.
Over the years, Littlest Big Band has become a favorite performer of American Standards music, regularly playing more than 200 shows a year since 2012.
Message Lynn today to schedule the duo for your events!
PRICING for live nursing home and assisted/independent/memory care community shows is designed to make our performances affordable to as many communities as possible. Whatever the budget, we do the best we can to be able to share the enjoyment only live music can bring.
We also provide discounts in the following three situations when a community can: (1) book multiple shows through the year, (2) book two or more shows in different areas of the same community on the same day, and (3) book a morning or evening time so we can schedule more performances in a day. That last one is especially helpful in defraying our room and board costs when traveling.
Additionally,
Bob performs a solo show of the same great music for a reduced fee.
"Bob Farley engages my residents with his array of songs from various time periods and genres. They leave his performances with smiles and requests to have him back soon."
--Linda Shaver, (former) Life Enrichment Director
The Woodlands of Middletown, Middletown, OH
And, Bob and Lynn are both registered vendors with
many national care-giving organizations, thus making the paperwork trail much easier to navigate.
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Show Themes
Themes allow Littlest Big Band to highlight different aspects of the tunes they sing, giving listeners a fresh take on the songs they've heard all their lives.
Tunes from the Top Hat
In this program, we literally pick songs from out of a hat, and once COVID is under control, it becomes a super-interactive theme where
audience members can pick the songs!
"The interactive picking of songs is great! What a feel good program!
--Karen Haverland, Activities Director
10 Wilmington Place, Dayton, OH
The Route 66 Show
This show focuses on Route 66, from its beginning as a collection of military trails of the 1850s, to its official designation in 1926, to its decommissioning in 1985. A lot of things happened during those years and a lot of songs were sung. It's a story that touches almost everyone.
Frank, Doris & Dean
Take a trip through the 40s, 50s and 60s with this set of music made popular Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and Dean Martin.
Sock Hop/50's Jukebox
Our list of songs from the 50s and 60s features Elvis, Everly Brothers, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, and of course a few visits from the ever popular Sinatra, Dino, and Hank Sr. And maybe even some Johnny Cash, Herman's Hermits and Tennessee Ernie Ford!
Songs on the Big Screen
Songs often help tell the stories in movies, and many of the standards, with their rich lyrics and timeless melodies, continue to be used to do that. Tunes like "As Time Goes By" become part of the memory of
Casablanca, while movies like
Space Cowboys benefit from the timelessness of "Fly Me to the Moon."
The Presidents
What songs were the US Presidents listening to during their terms? Not sure exactly, but we know what was playing during those years. An easy little history lesson, too, as we cover songs from the late 1800s through the 1970s.
The Decades
Similar to the Presidents, this list goes through the decades from the 20s to the 70s. Listeners get an idea of how music changed and how it stayed the same.
The Splendor of Love
Most songs are about some aspect of love, perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's and Father's Day, Grandparent's Day...you get the idea. Lynn and Bob like to feature them the whole month of February.
Christmas Classics
A show that features songs you love to hear during the Christmas season. Deck the Halls, Silver Bells, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, The Christmas Song (The Chestnuts Roasting song), White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and more.
"[Littlest Big Band] was captivating!"
--Paula Hernandez, Activities Director,
Vista Village, New Braunfels, TX
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Some Littlest Big Band Songs
A Hard Day's Night
Accentuate the Positive
Ain't She Sweet
Ain't That a Kick in the Head
All Shook Up
Almost Like Being in Love
As Time Goes By
Baby Face
Blue Hawaii
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Blueberry Hill
Bye Bye, Love
Cheek to Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Don't Fence Me In
Everybody Loves Somebody
Fly Me to the Moon
The Girl from Ipanema
The Glory of Love
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
Hey Good Lookin'
High Hopes
It Don't Mean a Thing (if It Ain't Got That Swing)
It Had To Be You
I've Got the World on a String
I've Got You Under My Skin
I Walk the Line
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Jambalaya
Me and Bobby McGee
My Kind of Town
Orange-Colored Sky
Paper Moon
New York, New York
Que Sera Sera
Return to Sender
Route 66
Sentimental Journey
Side by Side
Sixteen Tons
Something Stupid
Sunny Side of the Street
Sway
That's All Right, Mama
Wake Up, Little Susie
Walking After Midnight
The Way You Look Tonight
When You're Smiling
More Songs
Littlest Big Band is an established vendor with Atria, Augustana Care, Brookdale, Five Star, Grace Mgmt, Hawthorn, Leisurecare, Meridian, Morningstar, Sunrise, Watermark, and The Wolff Company.
