DEREK EVAN: Doo-Wop & Golden Oldies Oldies Band from Hackettstown, NJ
Will travel up to 100 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 29 Reviews
- 52 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2006
- 1 Award or Badge
- Starting at $300 per event
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** Derek Evan: Singer, DJ, MC, Recording Artist and also Owner/ Director of DEREK EVAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC. ** Former Lead Singer for the Golden Oldies Band "DESIRE". ** Former & Original Lead Singer of the doo-wop group "THE GOLDTONES". ** Providing DJ ENTERTAINMENT and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT For Events of All Kinds! ** DJ library containing over ONE MILLION songs from the 1940's through 2012, including all of the hottest CURRENT hits and FRESH NEW RELEASES! ** Providing entertainment in most parts of NY, NJ, CT, PA, MD, and various other areas throughout the USA. ** Available for bookings of all kinds including concerts, car shows, restaurants, diners, weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, holiday parties, fundraisers, assisted living communities, country clubs, backyard parties, singing telegrams, studio recordings, and more! Derek is former lead singer/ background vocalist for the doo-wop & golden oldies group DESIRE. Derek was also the former and original lead singer of THE GOLDTONES, a popular doo-wop group from NJ, best known for their 2004 recording of I BELIEVE (which featured Derek's lead vocals). The recording was a hit on many doo-wop radio programs around the country. In addition to his work with other gropus, Derek is a DJ and MC and performs as a solo singer. He is available for events of all kinds in 5 different states! Derek's live performances feature him singing I BELIEVE, as well as his interpretations of popular hits from the 50's & 60's. In addition to his live singing, Derek also provides full DJ/MC entertainment, and has a very extensive collection of music from the 50's through today. Derek's charisma, song choices, and years of experience as an entertainer always gets people of all ages out onto the dance floor! MORE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT DEREK EVAN: Derek is one of New Jersey's best and most popular entertainers in the doo-wop and oldies genre, and has many years of experience as a singer, recording artist, and entertainer. Derek was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now lives in northern New Jersey. In addition to his work with The GoldTones, Derek has also worked with various other music groups over the years. He was formerly the lead singer of the doo-wop group STILL AROUND, and also a former member of the oldies band JUKEBOX MEMORIES. He has performed at many shows and events throughout the eastern United States, and has appeared on several radio and television programs. Derek has also performed at various oldies concerts which starred legendary doo-wop recording artists including The Vocaleers, The Continentals, The Dubs, Nicky Addeo & The Night Owls, Della Griffin & The Enchanters, and The Del Vikings. He plans to continue his efforts to help keep doo-wop and rock'n'roll oldies alive, and to help introduce the oldies to new generations of listeners!
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Anniversary Party•Reviewed on June 9, 2014•From Woodbury, NJ
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Private Party•Reviewed on November 25, 2012•From Chalfont, PA
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Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 26, 2012•From Wayne, NJ
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- I Believe | The Earls, The GoldTones
- Blue Moon | The Marcels
- Sherry | Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons
- Can't Help Falling In Love | Elvis Presley
- Come Go With Me | Dell Vikings
- Remember Then | The Earls
- Shake, Rattle & Roll | Bill Haley & The Comets/ Big Joe Turner
- Diana | Paul Anka
- Don't Worry Baby | The Beach Boys
- The Wonder of You | Elvis Presley, Ray Peterson
- Little Duece Coupe | The Beach Boys
- Money | Barrett Strong/ Jerry Lee Lewis
- Big Girls Dont' Cry | Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
- Little Old Lady From Pasedena | Jan & Dean
- Kansas City | Wilbert Harrison
- In The Still Of The Night | The 5 Satins
- Earth Angel | The Penguins
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | The Platters
- Tonight Could Be The Night | The Velvets
- Runaround Sue | DION
- Image Of A Girl | The Safaris
- Money | Barrett Strong, Kingsmen, Jerry Lee Lewis
- Tonight I Fell In Love | The Tokens
- Till Then | The Classics
- The Angels Listened In | Johnny Maestro & The Crests
- I Only Have Eyes For You | The Flamingos
- My Own True Love | The Duprees
- Speeedo | The Cadilacs
- Teenager in Love | Dion & The Belmonts
- Coney Island Baby | The Excellents
- At The Hop | Danny & The Juniors
- Through The Years | Kenny Rogers
- Great Balls of Fire | Jerry Lee Lewis
- The Twist | Chubby Checker
- Little Darlin' | The Diamonds
- Cara Mia | Jay & The Americans
- Who's That Knocking | The Genies
- Book Of Love | The Monotones
- Step By Step | Johnny Maestro & The Crests
- Baby Talk | Jan & Dean
- Blueberry Hill | Fats Domino
- Witch Doctor | David Seville
- A Thousand Miles Away | The Heartbeats
- Sunday Kind of Love | The Harptones
- Life Is But A Dream | The Harptones
- When We Get Married | Dreamlovers
- Once Upon A Time | Rochelle & The Candles
- Not Fade Away | Buddy Holly & The Crickets
- True Love Ways | Buddy Holly
- Hushabye | The Mystics
- So Much In Love | The Tymes
- Hurts So Bad | Little Anthony & The Imperials
- Smile A Little Smile for Me, Rosemarie | The Flying Machine
- Once In A While | Lenny Coco & The Chimes
- Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart | Skyliners/ Coasters/ GoldTones
- The Gypsy Cried | Lou Christie
- Tell Me Why | The Belmonts/ The RobRoys
- Tears on My Pillow | Little Anthony & The Imperials
- My Girl | The Temptations
- 2 Faces Have I | Lou Christie
- Limbo Rock | Chubby Checker
- Higher & Higher | Jackie Wilson
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