Lil’ Ricki & the Licorice Sticks Big Dance Band
It’s easy to get your guests out onto the dance floor when there’s swing, big band, jazz, blues and popular dance tunes to draw them out there. Our band features a lead vocalist (male or female per your request) and the full complement of instruments including clarinet, sax, flute, trombone, trumpet, upright base, vibraphone/marimba and percussion.
This is easily our most popular ensemble.
Special requests accepted with advance notice: 10 piece, 12 piece, 14 piece, 14 piece w/ DJ
Possibly the most impressive group in the bunch, this ensemble is comprised of 20 or more clarinets of 7 different sizes from the little baby Eb to the standard Benny Goodman style clarinet to the monstrous BBb Contra Bass clarinet. Certainly capable of performing classical music, this group enjoys playing that which is unexpected—pop, jazz, blues, showtunes-- many of which have been arranged specifically for this group. It’s a crowd pleaser, for sure.
This ensemble is composed of traditional chamber quintet instruments but performs outside of those boundaries. Our repertoire includes classical, chamber and wedding favorites, but adds medieval, renaissance, pop and light jazz selections for a unique and refreshing sound. This group is ideal for impressive special events, wedding and holiday celebrations.
Think subdued lighting and red velvet curtains when asking for this group. 
Bringing out the inner gypsy in all of us, this ensemble will have you and your guests stomping their feet, clapping their hands and hollerin’ in no time at all. Add a little “Tradition” to your simcha! We do Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and festivals.
Though Oktoberfest may be the most popular booking occasion for the Sprouts, we’ve never disappointed at a wedding or anniversary celebration. German vocalists and dancers round out a full complement of traditional instruments (clarinet, sax, trumpet, accordion, tuba, percussion and guitar.) Our repertoire includes German and Bavarian polkas, folk dances schottisches and waltzed. Alp horns can be requested for an additional fee.
Fun loving, sophisticated, (yet ever so unpredictable), our mimes mimic the Marx Brothers and Marcel Marceau. This completely mobile marching band plays famous circus, Sousa, and Fillmore marches-- all set to choreography which includes slapstick comedy and audience interactions.
Muchachos perform traditional festival music and folk tunes from Mexico as well as other Latin and Spanish countries. Guitars, trumpets, violins, and mandolins in combination are available per request. Savor the flavor and grab your castanets!
