8 Piece: Lead Male Vocals, Lead Female Vocals, Guitar/ Lead Vocals, 2 Horns/Vocals, Drums, Bass/Vocals, Keys/Vocals.
Both Male + Female Vocalist(s)
Cocktail Hour/Dinner Music
EARLY EVENING SELECTIONS
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Aretha Franklin – Natural Woman
Ben E. King – Stand by Me
Bobby Caldwell – What You Won’t Do for Love
Bobby Darin – Beyond the Sea
Bobby Darin – Mack the Knife
Chicago – Does Anybody Know What Time It Is
Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose – Too Late to Turn Back Now
Dominoes – Sixty Minute Man
Drifters – Little Red Book
Drifters – Under the Boardwalk
Drifters – Up on the Roof
Ella Fitzgerald – Summertime
Elvis – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Etta James – At Last
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra – Just the Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra – Summer Wind
Frank Sinatra – My Funny Valentine
James Taylor – Whenever I see Your Smiling Face
Joe Cocker – You are So Beautiful
Johnny Mathis – Misty
Kelly Clarkson – Baby Don’t Rush
Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
Lionel Ritchie – Easy
Lou Rawls – You’ll Never Find
Louie Armstrong – Wonderful World
Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
Mary Wells – My Guy
Megan Trainor – All about the Bass
Michael Buble – Everything
Natalie Cole – L-O-V-E
O. C. Smith – Brenda
Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay
Platters – With this Ring
Ray Charles – Come Live with Me
Ray Charles – Georgia
Rod Stewart – Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Sade – Smooth Operator
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder – Sunshine of My Life
Temptations – Lady Soul
Temptations – My Girl
Temptations – Just My Imagination
Tymes – Miss Grace
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison – Days Like This
Van Morrison – Into the Mystic
DANCE AND PARTY
AC/DC – Shook Me All Night Long
Aretha Franklin – Chain of Fools
Ben E King – Stand by Me Medley
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – I’ve Had the Time of My Life
Black Eyed Peas – I Got a Feeling
Bob Seger – Old Time Rock and Roll
Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Bruno Mars – Treasure
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Carl Carlton – Bad Mama Jama
Chairman of the Board – Carolina Girls
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Commodores – Brick House
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel
David Allan Coe – The Perfect Country Song
DNC – Cake by the Ocean
Donna Summer – Bad Girls
Doobie Brothers – Long Train Running
Earth, Wind and Fire – Let’s Groove Tonight
Earth, Wind and Fire – September
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Frank Sinatra – New York New York
Hank Williams, Jr. – Family Tradition
Hootie and the Blowfish – Hold My Hand
Isley Brothers – Shout
James Brown – I Feel Good
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling
K.C. and the Sunshine Band – Boogie Shoes
Katie Perry – Firework
Le Chic – Boogie Oogie Oogie
Le Chic – Freak Out
Lloyd Price – Stagger Lee
Luke Bryan – Country Girl
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Maroon Five – Sugar
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – Ain’t no Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – Build My Whole World Around You
Michael Jackson – Beat It
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Michael Jackson – Thriller
Natalie Cole – This Will Be An Everlasting Love
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
O’Jays – Love Train
Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness
Pharrell Williams – I’m Happy
Peter Frampton – Baby I Love Your Way
Ray LaMontagne – You’re the Best Thing
Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Women
Rolling Stones – Start Me Up
Rufus and Chaka Khan – Tell Me Something Good
Sister Sledge and Jade – We are Family
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Taste of Honey – Boogie Oogie Oogie
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Thomas Rhett – Die a Happy Man
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Various Artists – 60’s Motown Medley
Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance
Weeknd – I Can’t Feel My Face
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Wild Cherry – Funky Music White Boy
INSTRUMENTALS
Antonio Carlos Jobim – Girl from Ipanema
Duke Ellington – Satin Doll
Natalie Cole – Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Stanley Turrentine – Sugar
Men of Distinction’s live performances offer one of the most diverse setlists in the industry. On any given night, you will hear them perform Beach Music, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Country, and Big Band/Swing material. One of their specialties is audience participation. Through careful song selection and skits, the group allows the audience to become a part of the show.
The Men of Distinction have amassed an enviable list of references over the years. They have performed for countless conventions, festivals, weddings and other public and private events. Their 1997 release of the heralded CD “Step It Up and GO” garnered numerous awards including the Song of the Year entitled “It Won’t Be this Way.” At the 1997 CAMMY AWARDS, the CD was voted the best of the year, and the group was voted ARTIST OF THE YEAR.
Men of Distinction offer a polished and diverse show that is appropriate for any event. Whether your tastes are sophisticated, subdued, or wild and crazy, The Men of Distinction are the perfect group for your event!
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
They played at the Layman Wedding on Sunday, October 29. As a wedding planner, I have never worked with such an incredible band. I want to post everywhere I can find about how wonderful they are. Not only were they a dream to work with as a coordi...
- Katie T.
Oct 29, 2023
October 14th will be a day we will never forget! Men of Distinction was awesome! I've heard from some many friends and family members about how great they were and interacted with everyone- it was such a fun time! I'm sad that the night ended. I want...
- Allie H.
Oct 14, 2023
I just wanted to say how pleased we were with the Men of Distinction. They played this past Saturday night in Hickory, N C for our daughters wedding. They were so kind, talented, professional, and interactive with the crowd. Their sound is wonderful ...
- Kathie D.
Sep 30, 2023
MOD was a big hit with everyone that attended our wedding; they were lively and fun. We really enjoyed the large variety of music the band has at it's disposal. We would recommend MOD to any event that is looking for live music!...
- Dana M.
Jan 28, 2023
Where to begin?! My first conversation about song selections went splendidly with David Kitchings. He is knowledgeable, friendly and professional! As the wedding date neared we made a few selection changes…no problem at all. At the last minute w...
- Tara B.
Dec 31, 2022
They were great!! Everyone had such a good time :) ...
- Lillie S.
Dec 03, 2022
We loved the Men of Distinction and have heard great things about them from the Gala attendees!...
- Brianna S.
Nov 19, 2022
Men of Distinction were simply AMAZING and surpassed our expectations. The bride and groom and our guests are still talking about what an incredible wedding it was and especially the band....
- Jacklynn L.
Jun 26, 2022
I cannot say enough good things about working with Men of Distinction. They were professional, they were kind, gracious, generous, wonderful team players. They made my life easier. At one point I was having trouble getting the guests back in the room...
- Jacklynn L.
Jun 18, 2022
It was a fantastic wedding and the band added so much to the evening! I don’t think anyone sat down after 8 PM! ...
- Susan P.
Mar 26, 2022
Hi Steve, it was a fantastic wedding and the band added so much to the evening! I don’t think anyone sat down after 8 PM! Thanks so much for recommending them. ...
- Susan Page
Mar 26, 2022
Good morning! Men of Distinction was fantastic! They had everyone out on the dance floor the whole night and we received so many compliments on the band! Thanks so much for the suggestion....
- Arrington M.
Dec 31, 2021
We had the best time with Men of Distinction! They were AWESOME!!! I'm so glad we chose them for our epic party! All of our guests commented on how good they were. Their version of Proud Mary brought the house down and now it has become a new family ...
- Kimberli J.
Dec 18, 2021
WOW!!!!! They’re fabulous.....everyone was on the dance floor. Can’t thank you enough for all your help. Wish we could do it all over again this week. Dave was great to work with. Thank you again ...
- Linda
Apr 10, 2021
W O W !!!!! They’re fabulous.....everyone was on the dance floor. Can’t thank you enough for all your help. Wish we could do it all over again this week. Dave was great to work with. Thank you again, Linda Cahill ...
- Colleen Cahill-Bride
Apr 10, 2021
Everything was great! The band did a fantastic job and got rave reviews. They were professional and so easy to work with. I would definitely use them again. The photographers loved them so much she has already recommended them to another of he...
- Guerry
Jul 25, 2020
They were amazing!!!!! And you were incredible to work with. Will be recommending to everyone. Thanks so much ...
- Adry J
Jan 17, 2020
Saturday went great, the Men of Distinction were one of the best bands we have had in a while for Formal. Thank you again for all your help with booking them as well as other bands this year, I hope you have a wonderful rest of your holiday season!...
- Jessica S
Dec 14, 2019
WOW! Hard to even begin to explain how INCREDIBLE this band was to work with. Every single step of the process was flawless with them- they are easy to communicate with, have great ideas of what to do, and are absolutely tremendous musicians/performe...
- Susannah F
Nov 10, 2019
Men of Distinction was THE MOST amazing addition to our wedding reception. Easy to communicate with, easy to work with and flexible was our experience before the wedding. At the wedding we were BLOWN AWAY by how great this band was. We knew they woul...
- Kathleen M
Oct 19, 2019
Always a pleasure to work with and such a crowd pleaser! Thank you again!...
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Oct 27, 2018
The Men of Distinction played for our daughter's wedding reception at the Greenville Country Club in Greenville, SC, this past Memorial Day weekend, May 27. I am writing to thank you for this awesome booking!! I cannot tell you how great they were....
- Hannah and Mel D.
May 26, 2018
Everything was great and the band was fantastic. They were the talk of the evening!...
- Stacia C.
Nov 18, 2017
Thank you so much for playing amazing music at our wedding last Friday! The band was phenomenal and made our reception even more special for us and our guests! Everyone has been saying how great y'all were and that no one wanted to leave the dance fl...
- Katie & Scott
May 20, 2017
Have had the pleasure of witnessing their performances for decades. Had the joy of the Men of Distinction performing at our wedding. Our personal requests were honored ,from downloaded songs played in interim moments ,to our choices from their list b...
- Kent B
Apr 23, 2017
I just wanted to tell you how amazing you and the Men of Distinction are. We had the BEST time on Saturday because of YOU! Everyone can not stop raving about you and how amazing you all are. I have already referred you to so many people. You are all ...
- Helene
Apr 01, 2017
They were great and everyone enjoyed themselves. They were very professional and did a great job of interacting with the crowd. The playlist also was good with starting with the older slower songs during dinner and then cranking it up a little aft...
- Park S.
Jan 27, 2017
I am absolutely certain you get this from everyone, but Men of Distinction were absolutely phenomenal and made our wedding!!! They were professional, courteous, fun, engaging, and extremely talented. We must have had 90% of the guests tell us how awe...
- Travis B.
May 28, 2016
There is only one word for the band's performance Saturday night: Fabulous! We knew Men of Distinction would deliver based on your confidence in recommending them. Thank you for listening well to what we wanted and for giving us great direction! Men ...
- Jo Beth J.
May 14, 2016
Men of Distinction was the best band I could have ever asked for. I attended a wedding a few weeks before that they performed and they were great! I'm not sure if I'm bias, but they were even better at our wedding!! The band members were extremely ea...
- Margo H.
Nov 07, 2015
Hello EastCoast Entertainment,Could you please extend a big thanks to “Men of Distinction”, for the great job they did at the Graham / Gurysh Wedding reception on October 9th. They were very professional, entertaining and provided great energ...
- Dan G.
Oct 09, 2015
I thought the MOD did a really great job for us. Have seen them several times over the years and this was the best performance of all. They were on time, pleasant, cooperative and took reasonable breaks. They played with precision and polish and ...
- Dick B.
Jan 17, 2015
I just wanted to personally thank you and the rest of the Men of Distinction for putting on such an amazing performance at our wedding on 1/10/15. You truly transformed the reception into a rocking party, and we all loved every minute of it. The ...
- Katie C.
Jan 10, 2015
They did a terrific job and were perfect for our crowd… David was super to work with and they toned down the sound for the room so no one got blown out… went extremely well for the 100th anniversary in our grand old building....
- Chip C.
Dec 19, 2014
We were SO pleased with Men of Distinction!!! The evening was wonderful in so many ways--the band was such an important part of making it so memorable. We would definitely recommend them AND use them again at a future event!!!Please give them our bes...
- Mary Sue N.
May 31, 2014
We had Men of Distinction play at our daughter's destination wedding in Charleston last weekend and they were AMAZING! The dance floor was packed all night long. They even played a new song, not on their playlist, for the father-daughter dance and di...
- Cindy H.
Oct 05, 2013
When our son got engaged we knew which band to recommend to his fiance's parents. The Men of Distinction made our daughter's wedding reception a memorable event four years ago. They were available and put on the schedule....
- Rodger K.
Sep 14, 2013
The Men of Distinction played a huge role in the fun that was had by everyone. They all are very talented experienced musicians and their female singer is phenomenal! The band kept people on the dance floor all night long. Everyone, and I mean everyo...
- Charlene H.
Aug 17, 2013
Parents Cocktail went so well. Everyone loved Men of Distinction. They played at our parents cocktail last year and people didn't really remember them because there was no room to dance but, that is not the case this year. I am still hearing fabulous...
- Chandler G.
Jan 01, 2013
Men of Distinction were PHENOMENAL! They were so nice, respectful and professional and were always making sure everything was on time and going smoothly. They were all super nice but David especially was very professional and kind. Can't wait to use ...
- Lisa B.
Jan 01, 2013
Men of Distinction were beyond fabulous on Thursday!! Everyone raved about them and had such a great time! They really were a smash hit- and perfect for the event! I danced the entire time! Thanks for all of your help and the perfect suggestion for a...
- Cassidy S.
Jan 01, 2013
Men of Distinction performed at our daughter's wedding reception in Sumter on December 27th. They did an incredible job. Not only did the young people enjoy the music & participate until the last song, but the older people as well. David Kitchens cal...
- Jody Smith
Jan 01, 2013
Men of Distinction - I just wanted to say what a fabulous job you did at our reception. Derek and I have both said how great it was to have such a fun and entertaining band! All of our friends and family (young and old) have raved about your performa...
- Renee D.
Jan 01, 2013
They were fabulous! They had fantastic customer service - checked in with us multiple times before the event started to make sure everything was meeting our needs and they sounded great! The guests really enjoyed themselves....
- Diane O.
Jan 01, 2013
As you remember, when giving you my compliments after the party,...... I gave my analogy by telling you that.... "I have seen the seven wonders of the world, the remains of the hanging gardens of Babylon, the Sphinx, the River Nile and the Acropolis....
- Steve W.
Jan 01, 2013
Let me preface this by telling you that I am 54 yrs old and have been to more than my share of parties. Without a doubt, the MOD throw the best reception party that I have ever been to and I have been to lots. They engaged the crowd from the beginnin...
- Bruce M.
Jan 01, 2013
Thank you so much for writing me back. I am in the wedding business and have been to over 100 weddings in the last 4 years and want you to know that the Men of Distinction band is the BEST band I have ever seen at a wedding! Honestly, I have seen A L...
- Sarah N.
Nov 10, 2012
EastCoast Entertainment was extremely helpful in targeting which band to get for our July wedding in North Carolina. Based on our venue, number of guests, and preferred music style, they matched us with the band they thought would match our interests...
- M. Hodge
Jul 20, 2012
They were great, thank you so much! The group loved them and stayed out on the dance floor until the end of the final song. They were such a fun band and David does a great job of keeping the attendees dancing, laughing and having a great time. Thank...
- Laura M.
Oct 19, 2011
The band was great and got rave reviews from our guests. The lead singer was especially good. They got the guests involved making for a fun evening. They were perfect for our daughter's wedding reception! Please thank them for us....
- Margie A.
Jun 11, 2011
We had a Wedding event July 18, 2009 at the Greensboro Country Club. The band we chose was the Men of Distinction. (We had seen them years before, remembered the horns and how they played great songs.) At the wedding they were simply fabulous.We prin...
- Rodger K.
Jul 18, 2009
We loved Men of Distinction! They were so much fun. We have received numerous compliments about the Debutante Ball this year and everyone has commented that the band was the best we have had. I think the usual orchestra type band may be better at the...
- Melanie Pouch
Aug 01, 2005
