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LIVE MUSIC FOR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
Familiar songs. Great memories. One more reason to sing along.
From Sinatra and Motown to James Taylor, Elton John, classic country, gospel and beloved hymns, Songs You Remember brings live, interactive music directly to senior living communities throughout Michigan.
LIVE MUSIC BUILT AROUND PEOPLE IN THE ROOM
Songs You Remember is a live music program created specifically for senior living communities.
Each performance combines familiar songs, singalongs, stories, requests and conversation into an experience that feels less like watching a concert and more like spending an afternoon making music together.
The goal is simple: play great songs people recognize, create a few smiles, stir up some memories and give everyone in the room a chance to be part of the show.
WHAT RESIDENTS WILL HEAR
Every performance draws from decades of familiar music and can be tailored to the interests of your community.
RAT PACK & JAZZ STANDARDS
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and favorites from the Great American Songbook.
MOTOWN & SOUL
The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Otis Redding and more.
50s & 60s FAVORITES
Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, Ben E. King and the songs that helped define a generation.
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER YEARS
James Taylor, John Denver, Jim Croce, Carole King, Elton John, Billy Joel and classic acoustic favorites from the 60s and 70s.
CLASSIC COUNTRY & AMERICANA
Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, John Denver and familiar country singalongs.
GOSPEL & HYMNS
Traditional gospel favorites and beloved hymns including songs that residents have sung for generations.
SEASONAL & HOLIDAY FAVORITES
Familiar music for Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and other special occasions throughout the year — from traditional carols and patriotic favorites to beloved seasonal hymns and singalongs.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM
Programs can be booked individually, rotated throughout the year or customized for your residents.
SONGS YOU REMEMBER
The signature program. A little bit of everything: jazz standards, Motown, oldies, classic country, singer-songwriter favorites, rock and roll, gospel and familiar singalongs.
Perfect for communities looking for a broad program with something for everyone.
MOTOWN & MORE
Soul, rhythm & blues and some of the biggest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Expect familiar grooves, great choruses and plenty of opportunities to sing along.
THE SINGER-SONGWRITER YEARS
A relaxed trip through the acoustic side of the 60s and 70s featuring music from James Taylor, John Denver, Jim Croce, Carole King, Elton John and more.
CLASSIC COUNTRY
Familiar country songs, stories and singalongs from artists like Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Roger Miller, Willie Nelson and other favorites.
SUNDAY FAVORITES
Traditional hymns, gospel songs and inspirational favorites presented in a warm, familiar and interactive format.
This program works beautifully for Sunday afternoon programming, chapel gatherings and faith-based communities.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
Traditional Christmas favorites, carols, holiday standards and familiar seasonal singalongs.
Perfect for resident celebrations, Christmas parties and holiday programming.
Seasonal and customized programs are also available.
MORE THAN BACKGROUND MUSIC
A successful program is about more than simply playing songs.
Songs You Remember is designed to engage the room and invite residents into the experience.
Every performance may include:
• Familiar songs residents recognize
• Audience requests
• Group singalongs
• Stories and conversation
• Music from several generations and styles
• Clean, family-friendly entertainment
• Flexible programming based on the room
• Professional sound equipment when needed
Some audiences want to sit back and listen.
Others want to sing every word.
Somebody almost always has a request.
That’s part of the fun.
The show changes with the people in front of it.
MEET THE MUSICIAN
Darrell Boger
Darrell Boger is a Michigan-based professional musician, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with thousands of live performances spanning rock, country, jazz, pop, worship and popular music.
His career has included everything from intimate acoustic performances to festivals and large concert stages, including a recent appearance opening for country artist Emily Ann Roberts at the Kalkaska County Fair.
Darrell also regularly leads music and worship programming in long-term care settings, giving him firsthand experience performing for senior communities.
Songs You Remember grew out of a simple idea:
Great music does not have an expiration date.
Whether it is a Sinatra standard, a Motown chorus, a James Taylor song or an old hymn, familiar music has an incredible ability to bring people together.
That is what every performance is built around.
PROGRAM LENGTH & PRICING
Programs are available in flexible formats to fit your activity calendar.
60 MINUTES
A complete live music program featuring familiar songs, stories and audience interaction.
75 MINUTES
Our most popular format, allowing plenty of time for music, requests, conversation and singalongs.
90 MINUTES
An extended program for special events, parties and communities that want a longer afternoon of live entertainment.
Programs begin at $175.
Pricing may vary based on location, program length and travel.
Discounted rates are available for recurring monthly programs and multiple performances booked at the same location or in the same area.
Professional sound equipment can be provided when needed.
NOW BOOKING
Planning entertainment for your residents?
Tell me a little about your community, the type of program you are looking for and the date you have in mind.
I’ll help you choose a program that fits your residents and your activity calendar.