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A few years ago, a group of seasoned players talked about putting together an exciting new act that highlighted their diverse talents, love for performing, and most importantly, created a tribute show that was centered around the audience…and platinum artists. At that point in time, those players were all involved in other projects that were successful in their own right, so the timing wasn’t quite right. Until now. Introducing: AMERICAN PLATINUM. A band of professionals with thousands of shows under their collective belts. You’ve seen the members on stage with Sonic Circus, Diamond & Steel, The Freezers, Boogie & The Yo-Yo’z and RPM. That means a professional, seamless and energic show that’s a unique balance of great artists. All platinum status. All songs that the audience knows and can sing along to. Handpicked to appeal to wide audiences, with diverse instrumentation to include funk and even some awesome ballads. Memorable songs that bring customers together…with sets structured to provide opportunity to listen and watch…while they buy. Sure, what’s happening on stage is the highlight of the night, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s a sample of what makes AMERICAN PLATINUM different: Professional show with full concert-style Here’s a sample of SOME of the great songs in the show… production EVERYONE LOVES 80’S ARENA ROCK! THE SHOW NEVER STOPS – For select shows, Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey Our DJ starts 30 minutes prior to the show and Wanted Dead Or Alive Bon Jovi is also featured during intermission Jukebox Hero Foreigner 1999 Prince Rebel Yell Billy Idol Partnered promotions include pre-event Take It On The Run REO Speedwagon blitzes that are tailored to your event/venue DUDE! CHECK OUT THE 90’S 3am Matchbox Twenty Hashpipe Weezer Professional crew and representation to Basket Case Green Day ensure a great experience, before, during and COUNTRY PLUS 70’S ROCK EQUALS F-U-N! after your event – Your referral and ongoing Somebody Like You Keith Urban partnership is important to us Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton All My Love Led Zeppelin Band On The Run Paul McCartney AMERICAN PLATINUM is: SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA GET THE FUNK OUT… Jesse Gomez Vocals Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry Tony Navis Keys, Vocals You Dropped a Bomb On Me Gap Band Jeff Depetro Guitar, Vocals Funky Town Lipps Inc Tony Bell Sax, Guitar, Keys, Vocals I Can’t Go For That Hall & Oates Shane LeSage Bass, Vocals Mike Rowland Drums, Vocals A COUPLE OF RARE GEMS! Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy Sammy Hagar LIMITED DATES AVAILABLE Run To You Bryan Adams BOOK A SHOW TODAY! SING ME A SONG…YOU’RE THE PIANO MAN [email protected] Rocket Man/Bennie & The Jets Elton John AmericanPlatinum.net You May Be Right Billy Joel .

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