It's All About the Music

Dynamic Sound!

Three-piece Horn Section!

Dance the Night Away!

Great for your next event!

Music from the 50s thru Today

You are part of the show!

WHO WE ARE
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WE’RE BIG! 10 pieces BIG! We want YOU to let us make your event exciting and BIG. How do we do that?

GREAT MUSICIANS. It starts with great vocalists – female and male vocalists provide great harmonies (3 singers in total). Our 3 piece horn section (trumpet, sax & trombone) always makes the event unique. Round this out with our amazing guitar players and a driving rhythm section and we will keep your guests dancing all night long.

GREAT MUSIC. 120 East draws from tunes that span the decades, from the 50s to the new Roaring 20s (eh, 2020’s that is). Don’t see a tune you love on our song list? In the words of Stevie Wonder, “don’t you worry ’bout a thing.” We’ll learn that tune and make it an unforgettable part of your event.

Exactly who do we think we are? We are a band of musicians committed to our craft.  Founded in 2008, 120 East has been through several iterations of members, but the concept and format has remained – great harmonies, full sound, and dynamic horn section. Our instrumentation makes it possible to do ANY kind of music – “big band” style jazz to Katy Perry. 

We’ve been a Knot-featured wedding band, and have shared the stage with bands such as Banks & Shane and Loverboy. We play for corporate clients, municipalities, and charities, and we are proud to be invited back to many of these gigs year after year.

120 East wants to be your most trusted partner in bringing your vision to fruition.

So…are you ready for BIG fun?

We're Famous!

We’re famous – kinda!

120 East was honored to perform with Dolly Parton as part of her Netflix series “Heartstrings,” and then honored again to perform in Clint Eastwood’s film “Richard Jewell.”

Partial Song List

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  • Shut Up & Dance | Walk The Moon
  • Hard To Handle | Black Crowes
  • Uptown Funk | Bruno Mars
  • Don’t Stop Believing | Journey
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Firework | Katy Perry
  • I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) | The Proclaimers
  • Sweet Home Alabama | Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Rolling In The Deep | Adele
  • Just The Way You Are | Bruno Mars
  • Walkin’ on Sunshine | Katrina and the Waves
  • Mary Jane’s Last Dance | Tom Petty
  • Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran
  • Time After Time | Cyndi Lauper
  • Respect | Aretha Franklin
  • Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You | Frankie Valli & The Four Season
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
  • Fight Song | Rachel Platten
  • I Feel Good | James Brown
  • Keep Your Hands to Yourself | Georgia Satellites
  • Folsom Prison Blues | Johnny Cash
  • Proud Mary | CCR/Tina Turner
  • How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You | James Taylor
  • Celebration | Kool & The Gang
  • Ain’t To Proud To Beg | The Temptations
  • Ring of Fire | Johnny Cash
  • Long Train Running | Doobie Brothers
  • Get Down Tonight | KC & The Sunshine Band
  • Brick House | The Commodores
  • Mustang Sally | The Commitments
  • Soul Man | Blues Brothers
  • Just You & Me | Chicago
  • Under The Boardwalk | The Drifters
  • Jolene | Dolly Parton
  • Crazy | Patsy Cline
  • I Wish | Stevie Wonder
  • Gimme Some Lovin’ | Spencer Davis Group
  • What I Like About You | The Romantics
  • Friends in Low Places | Garth Brooks
  • September | Earth, Wind & Fire
  • You Are The Best Thing | Ray LaMontagne
  • Family Tradition | Hank Williams Jr
  • Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
  • Africa | Toto
  • China Grove | Doobie Brothers
  • Boogie Shoes | KC & The Sunshine Band
  • Dancing In The Moonlight | King Harvest
  • Old Time Rock & Roll | Bob Seager
  • Everything | Michael Buble
  • Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
  • Smooth | Santana
  • Pride & Joy | Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • I Saw Her Standing There | The Beatles
  • Wagon Wheel | Darius Rucker
  • At Last | Etta James
  • Billie Jean | Michael Jackson
  • Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra
  • Go Daddy O | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • Hit Me With Your Best Shot | Pat Benatar
  • Jump Jive & Wail | The Brian Setzer Orchestra
  • Lights | Journey
  • Take Me Home Country Roads | John Denver
  • Listen To The Music | Doobie Brothers
  • Piano Man | Billy Joel
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? | Chicago
  • Jenny (867-5309) | Tommy Tutone
  • Lido Shuffle | Boz Skaggs
  • You’re No Good | Linda Ronstadt
  • Roll With the Changes | REO Speedwagon
  • 25 or 6 to 4 | Chicago
  • Running on Empty | Jackson Browne
  • Saturday in the Park | Chicago
  • Somebody’s Baby | Jackson Browne
  • Make Me Smile | Chicago
  • Walk Away | James Gang
  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Cyndi Lauper
  • Jessie’s Girl | Rick Springfield
  • Glory Days | Bruce Springstein
  • Dancing Queen | ABBA
  • Chain of Fools | Aretha Franklin
  • Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton
  • Your Mama Don’t Dance | Loggins & Messina
  • Dreams | Fleetwood Mac
  • Can’t Help Falling In Love | Elvis
  • Love Shack | B-52s
  • Brandy | Looking Glass
  • Islands In the Stream | Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton
  • Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around | Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Man, I Feel Like a Woman | Shania Twain

Media

Uptown Funk - Wedding at Summit Farms

25 or 6 to 4 - Roswell July 4 Celebration

Meet the Band

Kayla Taylor
Vocals

Kayla has been with 120 East since January 2016. She’s been singing her entire life and truly cannot remember NOT singing.  She loved playing piano and frequently missed the bus because she was so engrossed in playing. She eventually learned to play guitar and has written many songs and poems you’ve never heard or read.  She adores Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Elvis, Led Zeppelin, Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and honestly, all things disco.

Tommy Heaton
Vocals

Tommy is the newest member of 120 East, joining in February of 2024.  Given his background, which consists mostly of sacred and Broadway material, being the “front man” for a rock band is a new frontier, and his contribution to both lead and background vocals is phenomenal.  Tommy’s musical tastes are diverse, including Sinatra, Sara Bareilles, Zac Brown, Willie Nelson, Harry Connick, REM, Paul Simon, Sondheim, Ben Platt, and anything Kayla tells him to like.

Bill Brannen
Vocals, Guitar, Blues Harp

Bill is a founding member of 120 East (the only one left!).  His love of the music of Chicago led him to start this band, so in a way it’s a dream come true.  He also drives the trailer.

Bill Goodman
Lead Guitar

Joining the band in Feb 2023, Bill Goodman has been playing guitar for 30 years and lived in Atlanta over 20.  Influenced early by southern rock and blues, he eventually played in a myriad of bands ranging from R&B to classic rock and eventually Country.  Bill played in country band South of Nashville for about 10 years refining his chickin’ pickin’ and was heavily influenced by Brad Paisley, Vince Gill and Keith Urban.  In 2019 they had over 60 gigs in Metro Atlanta and Nashville, playing that Tootsies Orchid Lounge multiple times.  More recently he’s gone back to his roots with 120 East and learning everything from Chicago, Doobies and even some Jazz.  He currently plays a Dr.Z Zwreck jr and a Suhr guitar.

Mark Vaughn
Drums

Mark has been with 120 East since the start of 2018. Growing up in northern Ohio, he started playing his older brother’s drums at the age of 4. He fell in love with everything about drums and drumming. He’s had the opportunity to teach, build custom drums and percussion instruments, and play with some incredibly talented musicians. Performing is where his heart is. Through the years he’s played with several bands of various genres: Jazz, Christian, Country, Metal and Classic Rock.

Bill might drive the trailer, but Mark drives the band, and you on the dance floor.

Ross Olhausen
Bass

Since summer of 2015 Ross has been laying down the low end for 120 East! He grew up in an Indiana town, and after making six corporate moves criss-crossing the country, Ross settled in the Atlanta area. He loves playing all types of music, but he especially loves playing music while seeing the dance floor full.

Come on out, make Ross’ day and dance the night away!

Tom Georges
Keyboard, Fiddle

Originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, Tom has played piano since age 6, picking up violin, drums, and guitar along the way.  Since moving to metro Atlanta in 1995, he has been active in several local Atlanta bands, as well as having played in several worship bands in the area. He joined 120 East in 2013.

Stephanie Tuck
Trumpet

Stephanie is an Atlanta native and started playing the trumpet at age 10. By the time she hit high school, she was receiving district and state honors for trumpet. After getting a Bachelor’s in Music from IU and a Master’s from the University of Michigan, she returned home to Atlanta to teach and play as wide a variety of music as she could, from the ancient to the modern. She joined 120 East in 2017 and has been playing with them ever since.

Herbie Dorfzaun
Saxophone, Flute
John McKevitt
Trombone

John’s been with The 120 East band since 2016, plays and teaches trombone euphonium, tuba, trumpet and flugelhorn, and has backed numerous headliners such as Ray Charles, Andy Williams, Marilyn McCoo, Toni Tenille, Jerry Valle, and many others. He’s performed in bands in the movies “On Any Given Sunday” and “Cocoon,” and recorded the TV Specials of “Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus”. John’s other credits include the New Gene Krupa Orchestra, Dick Cully Big Band, the Melton Mustafa Orchestra, The Atlanta 17 Big Band, The Atlanta Swing Orchestra, and several others.

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Reviews

"This group was simply outstanding! Hired them to play for our annual corporate Christmas party. It’s a construction company and not really a dancing crowd, but they managed to get a lot of people out of their element and out onto the dance floor. They have huuuuge repertoire of songs/genre as we asked them to play all kinds of music that night. Nothing beats live music, and they were definitely the game changer and made our event over the top amazing. If you are on the fence what group to go with… this is it. This entourage has quite a presence and the sound just fills and infuses the room with such great energy. Can’t wait to book them again!" - Reviewer: Leela J., Buford

"This is our second year in a row having 120 East at West Milford Farm for our Sunset concert series. It's always a great time."- Reviewer: Chad M., Cumming

We are delighted to post a review for 120 East Band who played for our community in August.We will definitely have them back.They get a 5 on everything.Our contact person has been Bill Brannen.He is prompt, polite and professional.He is attentive to your needs.I was concerned about the level of sound after they did their sound check. He assured me they would be adjusting it if needed and would make sure we were happy. The musicians are top notch and play a wide variety of music that appeals to all ages. Our audience likes to dance and 120 East can get them in the dance floor. Excellent vocalist and the horn section really adds a punch to the event. We love this band!- Reviewer: Ginger B., Murphy NC

"Great band of musicians with incredible vocals and a horn section. Our patrons loved this group and the way they interacted with the crowd. Would love to bring them back to The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre very soon."- Reviewer: Robert E., Mableton

they are a 5-STAR band all the way around."- Reviewer: Charlie F., Ball Ground

"120 East MADE my daughter’s reception! If I could give them 100 stars I would! I still have people calling me to say how great the band was—my daughter was so thankful & impressed with the band’s ability to get EVERYONE out on the dance floor having fun—from groomsmen to grandmothers! Even better—they were SO EASY to work with—literally bent over backwards to help us—gave us great advice before the wedding about how to structure the dances and every time I asked them to do something their answer was an enthusiastic YES! Learned a new song for the father/daughter dance that my daughter liked even better than the original. Do yourself a favor and hire this band!"- Reviewer: Heidi C., Friendsville TN

"120 East is great! They are wonderful to work with, follow through on every phone call, show up when they say they will, and most importantly they are so talented! We love them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great band and very dance-able music!"- Reviewer: Frances M., Atlanta

"Everyone loved having 120 East! They are amazing and their brass section takes it to the next level. They create such a fun atmosphere and people just want to dance! We're grateful to have had them out!"- Reviewer: Hannah R., Alpharetta

"Awesome Band!!! Lot of talent"- Reviewer: Brian B., Waleska

"Great Band very good to work with . Show's up on time ."- Reviewer: Eberhard N., Jasper

"This was such a fun band. They had everyone up dancing and a good time was had by all. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a fun band with familiar music."- Reviewer: Chad M., Cumming

"120 East performed at our neighborhood pool party and they did a fabulous job! We have booked two years in a row and hope to do so again. They sound amazing and played a great mix of classic and contemporary songs."- Reviewer: Sara B., Woodstock

"Very talented musicians. So much fun and interacted wonderfully with the crowd. The guests were so complimentary to the band and loved the music. Highly recommend the band and will definitely have them back at our venue. As a planner it is a success when all the vendors become partners and are a part of the event and enjoy being there. This band fit perfectly. 5 Stars all the way"- Reviewer: Kay W., Dallas

"We had 120 East for our gala fundraiser and they were fantastic. Not only are they talented (many compliments from our guests on the music and how great they were) they were extremely easy to work with. There are many components to manage when planning a fundraiser like ours and 120 East was one of the easiest parts! They communicated very well before the event arrived on time and were set up and ready long before guests arrived and were so nice! Highly recommend to anyone!"- Reviewer: Frances M., Atlanta

"The 120 East Band played at our 2021 Christmas Gala. We were pleased with their song selections and enthusiastic performance throughout the evening. The dance floor stayed full of guest having fun and dancing the night away until the last song was played. The band was incredible and enjoyed by all."- Reviewer: Shirley W., Alpharetta

"The 120 East Band provided the musical entertainment for the CareLink Cattle Baron's Ball Fundraiser. It was a magical evening enhanced by the musical talents of this 10 member band. Their sound is sublime and their music repertoire phenomenal! At 10:30 pm we had to call 'last dance' to clear the floor! Chairman of the Board (R. Norris) later stated "the recommendation of 120 East Band was spot on. Wonderful Band! To have people there until 10:30 I would never have believed." 120 East knows how to ramp up the party excitement to bring people on their feet! If you are looking for a great band, hire 120 East. CareLink looks forward to having them back next year!"- Reviewer: Freida S., Dallas

"We could not have picked a better band for our wedding if we tried! 120 East was the life of the party! They had the dance floor PACKED the whole time and they were so interactive with the crowd (they even let us take a turn playing the bongos!). They played a variety of songs that had guests of all ages dancing. Not to mention the band was so accommodating and easy to work with- we had to reschedule our wedding last year and they were more than flexible in allowing us to choose a new date. We hope that others will hire them so that we get to attend more weddings and events that 120 East plays in the future!"- Reviewer: Holly R., Chattanooga TN

"We had 120 East for our wedding reception at Aska Farms and they did not disappoint! They were so good and our guests loved how they interacted with them. Bill was SO easy to work with and we felt completely comfortable trusting him with our music. We didn’t have a preference on ceremony music and they did a wonderful job planning it for us. Highly recommend this band!"- Reviewer: Kimberley C., Blue Ridge

"120 East delivered! We had them play last year for our event and loved them and this year was even better. We had lots of comments about them being even better than last year. The original date had to be moved because of Covid-19 and they played both fast and slow music. They kept the party moving along well too! DEFINITELY recommend them for weddings or other corporate events! Thank you 120 East for making our fundraiser a success!"- Reviewer: Stacy G., Alpharetta

"The 120 East band was wonderful to work with and coordinate details. Their music selection had something for everyone and kept people dancing all night. So much fun I might have a party just so I can hire and hear them again. Thank you 120 East!!! You rock!!!"- Reviewer: Mark V., Acworth

"Our event was a huge success in large part because 120East was there. Their playlist was perfect and they engaged with our group so that everyone had fun. Everyone was up and dancing to the wonderful music. The musicians are so talented and the vocals were spot on. We would definitely recommend them and will try to hire them again."- Reviewer: Holley J., Jasper

"They did a fabulous job getting everyone up on the dance floor. Even the folks who don’t usually dance got up for at least a few numbers. The band looked like it was having as much fun as we did!"- Reviewer: Sam R., Alpharetta

"The band was great! Bill worked with us from beginning to end! The band was wonderful!! Everybody loved it!! We were washed out due to rain on the last set but otherwise everybody had a blast!! We need to do this again!!"- Reviewer: Amanda P., Jasper

"120 East played at our wedding. Wonderful job! Everyone loved them and they were so much fun. They were very helpful and flexible. Totally willing to learn new things that we requested which was awesome. They even let us use their sound equipment for our ceremony and helped to set everything up. I would highly recommend them. One of my friends at our wedding liked them so much she booked them too!"- Reviewer: Miranda R., Long Creek SC

"120 east really made our party. Am receiving lots of rave reviews from attendees." - Reviewer: Shea W., Marietta

"I cannot say anything but POSITIVE comments after experiencing the sounds of 120 East ! My contact person Bill Brannen was a pleasure to deal with along with all the other band members I had the pleasure of meeting. This band went over and above the call of duty in their performance for our event and even played a special song for us during our 25th anniversary event that was not even on their play list. At an appropriate time they played "Celebrate Good Times" by Kool and the Gang which was fitting for our 25th anniversary and came as a surprise to me when they started the song ! This band is INCREDIBLE and I would suggest to others to book them for your event."- Reviewer: Curtis J. T., Atlanta