Take Five + Band in Ottawa, ON

ABOUT

Take Five has been performing popular cover music for events, weddings, corporate functions and private parties in the Ottawa area for over a decade and a half. We are a talented group of musicians who pride ourselves on providing high quality sound and entertainment for a wide range of ages and musical tastes.

Screen name:

takefive

Member since:

Mar 19 2008

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

60 years

Influences

The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, 54-40, Pink Floyd, Steppenwolf, Colin James, SRV, ZZ Top, Free, Santana, Tom Petty, Grand Funk Railroad, Average White Band, Power Blues Band, just to name a few.

Members Of Band

Mark Hodgson - vocals, guitar
Bill Brookes - vocals, lead guitar
Glen Scammell - bass
Larry Cadman - drums, vocals
Shari Rozon - keyboards, vocals

EQUIPMENT

We are serious about sound quality. We have an edge that most local bands can’t offer – professional sound and equipment. Our pro sound technician, John Loubser, accompanies us to all gigs. John has worked with big names like Doug and the Slugs. He’s designed and built studios, concert and custom monitor systems, and has been a guiding force in the evolution of the Take Five sound system.

Some of our Equipment Includes:

Midas 24 Channel Sound Console
Analogue Processing: equalizers, gates
Compressor: Crossovers
Electro Voice QRX 212 Main Speakers
Yorkville dual 18″ Subwoofers
Yamaha and Yorkville Stage Monitors
Over 6,000 Watts of Amplification
LED PAR Lighting
Laser Lighting

MUSIC