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The Ultimate 80s Experience
 

About Us

 
 

We are Colorado's premier 80s dance band, specializing in the best of 80s New Wave, 80s Synth Pop, and good old fashioned 80s Rock & Roll, all delivered with concert-quality show production that’s guaranteed to keep the dance floor moving all night long.

 
 
 

Who we play for...

We provide LIVE music and full professional show production for

  • Corporate events

  • Weddings

  • Parties

  • Community events

  • Music Festivals

  • And other private events

What we play...

At any given show, you'll hear us playing all your favorite 80s progressive hits made famous by likes of

  • Depeche Mode

  • Talking Heads

  • Madonna

  • Prince

  • And many more...

 

 
 
 

Why 6MDB?

 
 

We leave the gimmicks behind and focus on putting on a high-energy, professional quality show that includes...

 

  • Classic 80s tracks performed exactly as the original artists, with the sounds and musical style that made them famous

  • Professional show production and sound engineering (no need to hire an outside agency)

  • A custom-tailored show experience, specific to your event needs

  • A packed and happy dance floor all night long

 

Don't just take our word for it. Listen to our LIVE performances and see for yourself.
 

 
 
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INTRODUCING

The band...

 
 
 

Steve Thompson

Keyboard, Vocals

Steve began taking piano lessons at the tender age of 8 and has been playing the instrument ever since. He purchased his first synthesizer in 1987; a Roland D-50 that is still part of his current 5-synth arsenal with 6MDB. In addition to playing in 80s bands, Steve enjoys singing in men’s acappella barbershop and doo-wop groups as well as arranging music for various vocal ensembles. One of Steve’s favorite 80s bands is Depeche Mode -- killer synths and superb songwriting since the early 80s, and they’re still going strong today. When not involved with 6MDB, Steve can be found cycling, jogging, watching football, or just relaxing and geeking out with his extensive music library.

 
 
 

Lori Williams

Vocals

Lori started singing at the age of 17, performing for the first time in her high school talent show. That experience got her hooked and has been fortunate to sing with a couple of local bands over the years. She loves performing with 6MDB and being able to share the stage with her brother, Steve, is an extra bonus! She loves all music, but 80's new wave is her favorite. Lori married her elementary school crush and is a mom to 4 awesome humans. She is a hairstylist by trade and in her spare time can be found adventuring with her family!

 
 
 

Brandon Higgins

Guitar, Vocals

Multi-talented Brandon Higgins is the newest member of the band. A natural tenor, his distinctive vocal sound allows the band to perform some of the greatest songs of the 1980s. A graduate of the University of Colorado with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Brandon’s diverse talents include a proficiency in Muay Thai, the operations and executive management of two small businesses, the writing/production/mixing/and mastering of his personal band’s music (Darling Overdrive), and of course the precise and energetic guitar playing that keeps each 6MDB show interesting and engaging.

 
 
 

Ryan Day

Drums, Vocals

Drummer Ryan Day first picked up the sticks at age 13 and hasn't stopped playing since. His first public performance was inside a movie theater lobby, banging out classic covers from The Beatles, U2, and The Who. Over the years he has been a member in both original and cover bands. Prior to forming 6MDB, he was a competition snare drummer in Colorado Skye, a Colorado Springs based bagpipe band that traveled around North America to compete.

Among the band's loyal fans, Ryan is known for his rock-steady sense of timing, speed, and precision around the drum kit.

 
 
 

Ross Hoekman

Bass Guitar

Ross Hoekman has been involved in music almost all his life, after his parents started him in piano lessons at age 4. He added saxophone at age 11 and played in concert, symphonic, jazz and marching bands throughout high school and college, with trips to things like the Rose Bowl Parade and a Green Bay NFL Halftime show.

Ross found bass guitar to be his true passion during a year-long tour with Up With People that spanned two continents, 14 countries, and 161 cities. Following that tour, he returned to continue with bass guitar as his main instrument, and his history includes a wide variety of projects including rock originals, 14-piece funk/rock/r&b, stage musicals, 15-piece gospel, modern country rock, New Orleans second line/funk, wedding/event bands, vocal choirs, studio work... and now 6MDB!

Along with his passion for music, Ross enjoys being a graphic designer and photographer by day, working on everything from buttons to vehicle design, trade show graphics, digital and web, and is getting into video and motion design. 

 
 
 

Mike Camara

Sound Engineer

Mike first saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 and knew he wanted to be a musician. After learning to play several brass instruments, he purchased his first bass guitar in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1968 and performed with several local German bands before moving to Denver in 1970. Once in Denver, Mike brought his talents to numerous original and cover projects throughout the 70's and 80's. In 1990, Mike was invited by a coworker to attend a concert that featured several members of the present-day 6MDB. A friendship with the band was quickly established and, in 2007, Mike became 6MDB's full-time sound and lighting engineer. 

Mike takes pride in delivering the best sound quality possible, whether it's an intimate venue or a full-blown outdoor concert.  Mike is responsible for developing 6MDB's live sound, light show, guitar tones, and just about every other technical aspect of the production. He works directly with the client to ensure the band's volume level is perfect for their event. When not working with 6MDB, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and working around his house.

 
 
 

Our Raving Fans

 
 
Testimonials

"Thanks for an AWESOME show guys! We loved having you. You totally brought the house down. It’s not so bad working out there in the heat when there’s great music to listen to! Thanks for making me look good!"

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JULIE WASSELL
Special Events and Fundraising Coordinator
Town of Parker

"Thank you for making our Winter Holiday party such a success! Having such a large group of people makes finding a band that appeals to all pretty difficult. But you all pleased even the most particular of us! You played fun danceable music and you sounded fantastic. Al least half the staff have told me today how much fun they had and how awesome the band was. You all really gave us a great sense of celebration and we couldn’t be more pleased! We will certainly be thinking of you again next year! From all the Denver Intuit employees – Thank you!"

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KATY ANGELLO
Administrative Assistant
Intuit Web Advisor

"All I can say is WOW! You put on one heck of a show for our annual Coldwell Banker Awards Recognition event at the incredible Broadmoor Resort. The feedback from our guests has been nothing short of through-the-roof positive. I’ve received messages from those saying “the energy in that room was electric and unbelievable”, “we’ve never seen the dance floor so packed all night long”, “they really know how to put on a concert”, “fun, fun, fun and more fun” to mention a few. You guys were tremendous and the presentation was second to none. Thank you very much for helping make our event a huge success."

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TODD MOIR
Colorado Regional Marketing Manager
Coldwell Banker

"6 Million Dollar Band rocked the house! We chose 6MDB because, first off, they are an extremely talented band. Their song selection was great, they play all the best songs from the 80s exactly as they're supposed to sound, and the sound and lighting equipment they brought was fantastic. It was like being at a concert!! Our guests danced until their feet hurt. I would highly recommend this band for any corporate event. A+++++"

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MEGAN ALLEN
Chief Operating Officer
Camp Bow Wow

"Our company has an annual awards presentation, followed by a party to celebrate the successes over the year. This year, we hired the 6 Million Dollar Band as the entertainment for the party. They rocked the house for 2 solid hours. Not sure they even took a breath in between songs, so the show was jam packed with great 80's songs. Our original interest in 6 Million Dollar Band was based on the fact that our company is a mix of 20's, 30's, 40's and up. We wanted a band that could cross over the generations and get folks to dance and have fun. 6 Million Dollar Band delivered. I got a tremendous amount of post event feedback on the band, and all of it was positive. Specifically, folks highlighted the great sound, (the fact that if you closed your eyes and listened, the band sounded just like the original artist), the lights gave a real concert feel, and the fact that the band continuously played, with barely a break between songs. Thanks for a great evening."

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KEVIN QUINN
Director of Nutrition
Leprino Foods

"Face-melting 80's band! We had an incredible experience with the 6 Million Dollar Band. Their energy was off the charts. The music was identical to the original and the lighting and laser show made the evening complete. Can't wait to book this band again!"

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MATT MACDONALD
Account Manager
SkiSync Echo Tours

"The 6 Million Dollar band was amazing. I’ve organized many special events using hired bands and hands down, the most professional and talented group I’ve worked with. Showed great flexibility and had a fantastic range of options for set up so we could make the event exactly what we wanted it to be. Weeks after the event, I continue to hear great feedback from our guests. Great outlet for our guests to let their hair down and take a break from the daily grind! I will most certainly use them again!"

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NANCY W. LOCHMAN
Marketing Director
CSS Internation, Inc, Oracle Partner of the Year

"6 Million Dollar Band recently provided an excellent evening of entertainment for our fund raising event. They provide a unique 1980’s experience that was enjoyed by everyone. They are very professional and provide music that keeps your guests on the dance floor for a very entertaining event. I would recommend them highly."

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MARY SNYDER
COO
Montrose Memorial Hospital

"You were the frosting on the cake for the Denver Century Ride 2013 Post Ride / Father's Day Event. Your energy and sound was perfect, and made for an excellent celebration for all of our cyclists! We can’t wait to work with you again!"

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ALYSSA ALTMAN
Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Creative Strategies Group

"I heard nothing but praise, as usual, for 6 Million Dollar Band."

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KATIE VILDERS
Manager of Student Affairs
UniversIty of Denver

"I first heard 6 Million Dollar Band in Breckenridge and loved them. I decided to book them for a conference for a social event for my professional organization's annual meeting. It was a huge success! People of all ages (from young kids to twenty somethings to 50+) were out on the dance floor the entire night. They're a great band for any age!"

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KRIS KIRK-FLOWER
Board Member
Colorado Society of School Psychologists

"An incredibly talented group, 6MDB has a great sound and they put on a wonderfully entertaining show! They were simply fantastic and the perfect choice for our event with thousands of attendees from diverse backgrounds."

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KIRK CHAN
VP, Business Development
Smart ERP Solutions

"I can honestly say our people enjoyed the band as the past few years we had to beg people to dance. With the 6 Million Dollar Band, that wasn't the case as people continually danced the entire time your band played. That says a lot."

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JULIE CRANDALL
Sr. Hospitality & Workplace Services Coordinator
Ernst & Young

"6 Million Dollar Band rocked the house on the Denver Athletic Club Sundeck as the opener to our summer concert series. Their mixture of contemporary melodies coupled with classic 80’s songs was the perfect recipe for a dancing good time. They engaged audience members while performing with electrifying energy and passion. As entertainers they were nothing but professional and their production set-up was both well-timed and efficient."

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JACKIE FRYE
Event & Marketing Manager
The Denver Athletic Club

 
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Some of our happy clients who danced the night away...

 
 

Corporate Clients

Ernst & Young
Quest International
Time-Warner
CSS International
Argo – Surety
US Potato Board
New York Life
Moet Hennessy USA
Colorado Contractors Assoc.
Yelp
Alliance Residential
Vail Resorts
Anheuser-Busch
NASCAR
Oracle
Sourcing Interests Group
Lockton Companies
JD Edwards
Disabled Veterans Assoc.
Smart ERP
MEP Engineering Corp
Outdoor Lab Foundation
Steamboat Ski Resort
Denver Broncos
Coldwell Banker
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Wharton Snowboard Club
Crested Butte Resort
Camp Bow Wow
Leprino Foods
Intuit
Crocs
Stern Inbound Marketing
Zoll Data
USASA Nationals
Copper Mountain Resort
Young Professionals Organization
Blue Hawk
RE/MAX

Community Clients

Wyoming Down Syndrome Assoc.
Swallow Hill Music
Town of Frederick, CO
Cherry Hills Christian School
A Taste of Colorado
The Summit Foundation
Steamboat Wine Festival
Adams County Gov
University of Denver
Colorado Horse Park
Denver Burger Battle
Parker Days
Town of Castle Rock
Parker Chamber of Commerce
Totally Tennyson
Lone Tree Elementary School
South Metro Firefighters Assoc.
City of Pueblo
Colorado State University
Town of Erie
Arapahoe Library District
City of Aurora
Denver Century Ride
Colorado School of Psychologists
City of Lone Tree
Town of Thornton
San Juan Health Care Foundation
Pueblo 30 Something Club
Denver Athletic Club
City of Cheyenne
Legend High School
Kevin Larson Presents
Colorado State Fair
Golden Civic Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation
Rock Mageddon
NW Kansas Fair

 
 
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Booking Info

 
 

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