CINEMATIC EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE 
CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE CINEMATIC EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Soundtrack your night.
an UNFORGETTABLE evening
CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE & THE EVENING BEAT BANDLed by former Glenn Miller Orchestra vocalist Mark Kopitzke, The Evening Beat creates sophisticated live entertainment inspired by timeless elegance—bringing together Jazz, Swing, Soul, and thoughtfully curated modern favorites for weddings, galas, and life's most memorable celebrations.
Drawing from a decade with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 20 years in live entertainment, and a background in theater & film, Mark directs evenings that feel CINEMATIC, SEAMLESS & IMMERSIVE.
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"SOUNDTRACK YOUR NIGHT"
an
UNFORGETTABLE
evening
CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE & THE EVENING BEAT BANDVINTAGE STYLE &
MODERN ENERGY
for Artfully Executed Events
LIVE Soundtracking your
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• Corporate Galas •
• Luxury Weddings •
• Private Parties •
• Fundraisers •
• Cocktail Hours •
• Award Shows •
• Conferences •
• Destination Events •
• Country Clubs & Resorts •
• Casino Royale •
• Gatsby Soirées •
• Old Hollywood •
• Custom Productions •
• Holiday Celebrations •
From intimate cocktail duos to full-scale dance orchestras, every performance is tailored to your event.
Drawing from a decade with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 20 years in events, and a background in theater & film, Mark directs evenings that feel CINEMATIC, RESPONSIVE & IMMERSIVE.
MEET your DIRECTOR
MARK KOPITZKEFor 20 years, Mark Kopitzke has performed around the world alongside Broadway stars on symphony stages & cruise lines, and at Disney Resorts—he’s learned from some of the greatest entertainers in the business.
Today, he brings that same world-class musicianship, storytelling, and leadership to weddings, galas, and celebrations.
Every event has a story.
Yours should feel like you’ve stepped inside a
FILM .
STARRING
YOUR VISION
Yours should feel like you’ve stepped inside a FILM.
STARRING
YOUR VISION
Soundtrack your night
Music is the emotional architecture of the evening.
They ebb, flow, get quiet & get WILD!
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They ebb, flow, get quiet & get WILD! 〰️
Live events are
ALIVE
They ebb, flow, grow & get WILD!
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They ebb, flow, grow & get WILD! 〰️
We set the tone…
we read the room—
…& match your ENERGY!
Live events are
ALIVE
Building moments.
one . at . a . time .
(There’s an ART to the ARC. )
Every event we perform is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each moment flows.
A GREAT EVENING
HAS THREE ACTS.
01
Arrival
Cocktail Hour.
Never just background music. our sophisticated sound sets the tone for the entire evening.
02
Connection
Dinner, Toasts & Conversation.
With a fuller band, we interweave, and enhance these moments with rhythm & harmony.
03
Celebration
This party is in full swing.
The siren song of the dance floor is calling. This is where legends are born.
Every event we perform is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each moment flows.
01
Arrival
Cocktail Hour.
Never just background music. our sophisticated sound sets the tone for the entire evening.
02
Connection
Dinner, Toasts & Conversation.
With a fuller band, we interweave, and enhance these moments with rhythm & harmony.
03
Celebration
This party is in full swing.
The siren song of the dance floor is calling. This is where legends are born.
Act One: Arrival
*This is where legends are born.*
The siren song of a packed dance floor.
The relentless beat of the drums.
You’re hit with classic after classic—TIME TRAVELING through the decades, and yet— the music has never felt so NOW.
*This is where legends are born.*
The siren song of a packed dance floor.
The relentless beat of the drums.
You’re hit with classic after classic—TIME TRAVELING through the decades, and yet— the music has never felt so NOW.
Act Two: Connection
Act Three: Celebration
*This is where legends are born.*
The siren song of a packed dance floor.
The relentless beat of the drums.
You’re hit with classic after classic—TIME TRAVELING through the decades, and yet— the music has never felt so NOW.
*This is where legends are born.*
The siren song of a packed dance floor.
The relentless beat of the drums.
You’re hit with classic after classic—TIME TRAVELING through the decades, and yet— the music has never felt so NOW.
“Mark’s Band made our Event!"
"Mark and his band were the centerpiece of my husband's birthday celebration and they delivered above and beyond - they are so talented and absolutely made the evening for our guests!”
—Kate O.
There's an undeniable difference when you hire the real thing.
WORLD CLASS
PERFORMERS
WORLD CLASS
PERFORMERS
Not just musicians—
ENTERTAINERS
Performers that have Disney, Broadway, The Kennedy Center, The Temptations, in their bylines.
A collective of exceptional musicians, vocalists, & entertainers.
Each musician is a frontman in their own right, and can be trusted to deliver not just the perfect sound, but an entertaining show.
From intimate jazz trios to full jazz orchestras, every ensemble is assembled specifically for the atmosphere, energy, and scale of your event.
Past Clients
Meet the Team
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Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce
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Disneyland
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Turner Classic Movies
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Bel Air
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Hollywood Chamber
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Netflix
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
Meet the Team
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Bay Phil
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ISACA
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Jasper Ai
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Douglas Ellliman Real Estate
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EDC
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ITRON
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Liberty
Offerings
Weddings
Timeless celebrations.
Private Celebrations
Life’s biggest parties.
Corporate Events
Sophisticated entertainment.
Memorable
EVENINGS
WITH THE EVENING BEAT
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'Catch Me if You Can' at the Air Museum
Picture this: 1200 Liberty Mutual employees from across the country, all gathering at the Lyon Air Museum for their presidential awards gala. They envisioned this retro, Mad Men-esque evening where their top performers could celebrate, connect, and feel like they were part of something bigger…
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The Impossible Mission That Became Legendary
When the San Diego charity planners first called, they had what seemed like an impossible mission. They were dreaming big—a James Bond casino-themed fundraiser to feed needy families—but they couldn't find a band that could pull off the sophisticated vibe they wanted…
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Wedding at Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs Estate
See how live music transformed a beautiful wedding at Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs. From Swing classics to an unforgettable dance party, this celebration perfectly blended history, style, and fun
TIMELESS STYLES
* Bespoke shows to transport you to another era*
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GREAT GATSBY
1920s & 1930s
Great Gatsby soirées, and smokey Speakeasy cocktail parties.Get your top hat, suspenders and flapper dresses ready.
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HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
OLD HOLLYWOOD
Live life in Technicolor!Swanky tunes from the Golden Age of Tinsel Town.
Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and more.
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CROONERS & SONGBIRDS
Vegas cool & timeless sophistication.
The best of: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday & more.
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Rock N' Soul
Packed dance floors and unforgettable energy.
RETRO HITS from the 1950s 60s 70s
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Casino Royale
Mad Men style, James Bond charisma, and retro cool.
A thrilling pursuit through 1960s Jazz, Pop, Rock and R&B.
Twist the night away to Bobby Darin, Wilson Pickett, cinematic James Bond soundtracks, and suave “spy” music.
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Dance Music - Top 40
Dance floor favorites from today and classics that everyone gets down to.
Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Santana, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson.
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'Jazzified' Top 40
Modern hits with a custom vintage feel.
Like Postmodern Jukebox, we have our own growing library of classic tunes done in a jazzy way.
Check out our featured repertoire list to see what we’ve done with Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones, & Dua Lipa hits.
“We’re music mixologists.”
We can combine styles from all eras.
Why choose?
You can start your night doin’ the Charleston in a speakeasy, and end it groovin’ to Mustang Sally.
Cast your ENSEMBLE
* We offer two to twenty piece bands to match your grand vision. *
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2-3 Piece Band
From $1300
2-3 Piece Band
Sax or Vocal accompanied by Bass, and Guitar or Keys.
*Save when you book as an Add-On to any other band.
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4-5 Piece Band
From $2400
A four to five piece band is perfect for an intimate soirée, dinner or cocktail party where the music’s primary purpose is to create relaxed, conversational ambience.
Customize the instruments to fit your vision.
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6 Piece Band
From $3,500
Get your party started with a six piece band and guarantee your guests will be dancing all night.
1 Singer, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sax, and Trombone OR Keys.
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7-8 Piece Band
From $4,200
Bring the house down to get your party roaring. With adding a 2nd vocalist and/or keyboard/synth player, we can cover the entire breadth of our repertoire.
2 Singers, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Sax, Trombone + optional Keyboard.
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9 Piece Band
From $5,500
Full rhythm section, and a full frontline of horns - the dance floor is yours!
2 Lead Singers, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone.
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The Ambassadors
From $8,000
Full Brass. Full energy. Gala ready.
Little Big Band - 14 piece band
Lead Singer, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, 2 Trumpets, Alto Sax , 2 Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, 2 Trombones + 2 optional Singers
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Jazz Orchestra
From $10,700
A night to remember. Sure to impress your guests.
18-20 Piece Full Big Band
Lead Singer, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, 4 Trumpets, 2 Alto Saxes , 2 Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, 4 Trombones + 2 optional Singers
*Pricing may vary based on date, location, logistics and customization.*
*Pricing may vary based on date, location, logistics and customization.*
*Add-ons
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MC Service
$200
Master or Mistress of Ceremonies for a smooth, continuous flow of the evening’s speeches and entertainment.
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Stage Lighting & Props
$200
Add some vintage lighting fixtures and props to the stage.
Themes available:
+ Old Hollywood
+ 1960s Secret Agent Headquarters
+ Speakeasy Soiree.
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DJ Set
$500
Digital and/or Vintage Vinyl DJ Professional
During dinner and to have the band seamlessly hand off the music to those who don’t want to stop dancing at the end of the night.
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Dancers
From $300
1-2 dancers teach a 20 minute crash course in some easy swing or 60s dance moves.
After that, they invite guests to get on the dance floor, hype up the party, and just add theatrical magic to the whole affair!
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Premium Sound & Lighting
From $1500
Light up the stage & dance floor with premium lighting and vintage fixture pieces and props, as well as a full loaded sound system for any large-scale event.
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Cocktail Hour
$300-500
Have a reception or awards banquet, and want to add on some live music as your guests arrive?
2-3pc Band to any existing booking.
1 hour.
(If not already included in your custom quote.)
*Pricing may vary based on date, location, logistics and customization.*
The REVIEWS are in…
*Pricing may vary based on date, location, logistics and customization.*
The REVIEWS are in…
“The entire group loved them.
Mark was also great to work with on booking & planning.”
“Elevated our mother’s 80th birthday
better than I could have imagined.”
“The clients were blown away. . .
. . . hope to have Mark and the band back again.”
Let’s get into it.