The Original Quake Band

Formed in Philadelphia in 1995 by bassist/leader, Carl Smith, and late keyboardist, Bill “Wolf” Young, The Quake (aka The Monday Night Live Band) of the now-defunct Comcast SportsNet one hour variety “sports-tainment” show, Monday Night Live.   

The members of The Quake all possess the ability to cover a wide range of vocal and musical styles; satisfying the varied musical tastes of all your guests. In addition to Contemporary music, we offer a wide selection of Sinatra, Swing/Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, R & B, Motown, Funk, Disco, Classic Rock, Fifties, Standards, Latin, Ethnic, and Broadway. We perform the music that you and your guests want to hear at a volume level acceptable to all.

The band draws from a vast array of musical genres and styles, while showcasing some of Philadelphia’s premier musicians and vocalists who have performed with such artists as: Michael Bublẻ, Stephanie Mills, Musiq Soulchild, Kindred Family Soul, Olivia Newton-John, Grover Washington Jr., Howard Hewitt, The Village People, The Ritchie Family, Danny & The Juniors, The Salsoul Orchestra, MFSB Orchestra, TSOP, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Miami Sound Machine, Dan Akroyd, Eddie Holman, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Stylistics, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Sister Sledge, McFadden & Whitehead, Bunny Sigler, T. Lyfe, Blue Magic, The O’ Jays, Modern English, Lee Andrews and The Hearts, and The Intrigues. The material played includes songs from the forties to the new millennium, with dance-ability being a common denominator.