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Cole Porter Medley 3:050:00/3:05
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Dancin' Queen 3:460:00/3:46
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I Go to Rio 1:490:00/1:49
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We Are Family 3:040:00/3:04
The Ballroom is night glow, laughter and glasses tinkle while glistening gowns reflect bits of bright sparkle... and the music must match.
Joseph Claffy Music is the Real Thing...
If you desire real live music for your event, performed by musicians accomplished of every style, Joseph Claffy Music is the real thing. Fantastic vocalists backed up by virtuoso musicians.
Joseph Claffy Music is the premier Party Music Organization for “A” list clients from Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Bar Harbor to Vancouver and the White House to Versailles.
Joe has provided live music for weddings, balls and parties across the country. His repertoire spans generations from authentic Big Band Swing to Motown to Classic Rock 'n' Roll to Broadway to R&B to Pop and more. Whether you want a Hora, Viennese Waltz, Charleston, Polka, Cha Cha, Tango, Rhumba, Samba, Merengue, The Supremes, The Temptations, Van Morrison, Beyonce or Bruno Mars, Joseph Claffy Music is ready to launch the dancers into a world of carefree excitement and give the listeners a moving musical performance of virtuosity.
Joseph Claffy began performing in Denver, Colorado, gaining local acclaim playing in Denver, Evergreen, Vail and Aspen, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has written scores for Industrial and TV shows. His arrangements have been performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony. He coined the familiar slogans "Only Sony" and "Mobil One" in jingles which he composed for the companies. He has composed music for and produced seven Mobil Oil Conventions along with music for Snaxpo, Sunoco, Six Flags, and Ovaltine. His TV credits include themes for The Jeep Aloha Bowl, Sports Talk, Escape to the World of Golf and Co-Producing reality show Saturday Morning Fever based upon Dance Party USA and Dancin’ On Air.
Places & Events
California
The Pacific Union Club
Fairmont Hotel
The Los Angeles Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills Hotel
Indian Wells Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel at Laguna Niguel
Connecticut
The Round Hill Club
Belle Haven Country Club
Weeburn Country Club
New Canaan Country Club
Silver Hill Foundation Ball
Madison Beach Club
Delaware
The Bachelor's Ball (six consecutive years)
Winterthur Point-to-Point (seven consecutive years)
The Holly Ball
The Heart Ball
Vicmead Hunt Club
Wilmington Country Club
Florida
The Everglades Club
Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club
The Beach Club
The Junior Committee Dance (three appearances)
The Croquet Ball (three appearances)
The Breakers
Four Seasons
Brazilian Court
The Sailfish Club
The S.P.C.A. Ball
Club Collette
The Indian Creek Club
The Jupiter Island Club
Lost Tree Club
Loblally
The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo
The University Club in Tampa
The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande
Georgia
The Piedmont Driving Club
The Fox Theatre in Atlanta
Illinois
The Onwensia Club
Passavant Cotillion
Maine
Pot and Kettle Club
Asticou Inn in Bar Harbor
Maryland
The Baltimore Country Club
The Chevy Chase Club
Massachusetts
Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket
The Nantucket Yacht Club
Martha's Vineyard Historical Society Ball
Michigan
The Little Club in Grosse Pointe
Country Club of Detroit
The Detroit Zoo Ball
Missouri
The Log Cabin Club
The Saint Louis Opera Ball
St. Louis Country Club
New Jersey
Canoebrook Country Club in Summit
Bay Head Yacht Club
Mantoloking Yacht Club
Stone Harbor Yacht Club
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club
Bedensbrook Country Club
The Short Hills Club
Balderstrol
New York
The Waldorf-Astoria (Prep for Prep)
The Maidstone
The Meadow Club
The Union League Club
The Piping Rock Club
The Liberty Bell Ball (seven consecutive years)
Fischer's Island
The River Club
The Plaza
The Pierre
LeCirque
Twenty-One
The Lotos Club
The Harmony Club
The Colony Club
The Metropolitan Club
The Cosmopolitan Club
The New York Yacht Club
The Harvard Club
The American Yacht Club
The Larchmont Yacht Club
Doubles
Fort Orange Club
Albany Country Club of Buffalo
North Carolina
Pinehurst
Ohio
The Country Club of Cleveland
Kenwood Country Club
Chagrin Valley Hunt Club
Pennsylvania
The Hunt Cup Ball
The Union League
Merion Cricket Club (125th Anniversary)
The Academy Ball (ten consecutive years)
The Assemblies (the nation's oldest subscription dance)
The Charity Ball (five appearances)
The Settlement Music School Ball (seven appearances)
The Beagle Bassett Ball (five consecutive years)
The Rolling Rock Club
The Waverly Club
The Free Library Borrowers' Ball
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Fox Chapel Golf Club
Pittsburgh Golf Club
The Philadelphia Racquet Club
The Philadelphia Club
The Union League
The Pyramid Club
Philadelphia Country Club
Radnor Hunt Club
Rhode Island
Clambake Club of Newport
Bailey's Beach
Rosecliff
The Elms
The Hope Club
South Carolina
Daufuskie Island
Texas
The Allegro Ball
Houston Country Club
Brookhollow Country Club in Dallas
The Mansion at Turtle Creek in Dallas
Meyerson Hall
The Anatole
The Dancers at the Bayou Club
Vermont
The Grafton Inn
Ekwonok Country Club
Washington, D.C.
The White House
The Sulgrave Club
The Pisces Club
The F Street Club
The Kennedy Center
The Metropolitan Club
Corcoran Gallery
West Virginia
The Homestead
The Greenbrier
Bermuda
The Princess Hotel
Coral Beach and Tennis Club
Canada
Hotel Vancouver in B.C.
France
The Palace at Versailles
The British Ambassador's Residence
Reviews
"We loved every second of the Assembly thanks to the full sound of the Joe Claffy Orchestra. Your enthusiasm was contagious, your arrangements were sparkling, your band's musical discipline was notable, your vocals were sophisticated and varied, and most impressive of all, you made great music continuously for the entire time. This year was non-stop swinging... and so are you."
- Fredrick Wampler
"The Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution hired the Joe Claffy Orchestra to play its annual George Washington's Birthday Ball in February 2022, a formal event held in Gladwyne, PA.
Joe's band kept the dance floor packed all night with a variety of music that was appealing to every age group / generation in our society. From two step foxtrots to classic mo-town to current pop music, their versatility and musicianship are unmatched. Our Society has many formalities and traditions which include great attention to detail from the bandleader, and he nailed it with aplomb. We couldn't be happier with our decision, and look forward to working with the Joe Claffy Orchestra for future events.
- Richard F. Pagano
President, Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
"When we were planning The Savoy Company's 120th Anniversary Gala we knew we needed an amazing band so of course we went straight to Joe. Our experience was fantastic. From communication ahead of time around logistics and music selection, to day-of set up, Joe was professional, thoughtful and easy to work with. But most importantly, he and his musicians ROCKED! They played crowd favorites, mixed up fast and slow, read the mood and kept everyone on the dance floor until the lights came up and we were firmly told our rental time was done. Afterwards our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the band was and how it made the evening so much more special (though I knew that would happen - guests are still talking about Joe and his band from my wedding 9 years ago). We would hire them again in an instant!"
- The Savoy Company
"Thank you for bringing such great music into our lives. Your performance for our Carlyle Evening gave us a party for the ages. Nancy and I are still glowing; friends are still raving about it. And last night you came through again, despite losing your singer, and piano-melting conditions. Sarah and David had the party of their dreams: you enticed son Jonathan to perform for them for the first time ever! I look forward to making lots more music with you."
- Brad Schrader