Art Mutcher's Stardust

For your dancing and listening pleasure featuring songs from the big band era by artists such as Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Ray Anthony Barnet and others.

The Stardust Orchestra prides itself in attracting record attendances of seniors, mature ladies and gentlemen as well the as younger set, who enjoy a variety of rhythms. The Stardust repitoire includes melodies for easy listening and ballroom dancing, featuring waltzes (slow and Viennese), fox trot (slow, medium and up-tempo), jive, Latin (tango, cha-cha, rhumba, samba and mambo). Stardust includes a few country songs and are open to requests.

The Stardust 12-piece orchestra (dressed in tuxedos), have enjoyed repeat performances at the Hyatt, Batshore, Waterfront, and Sheraton hotels, as well as and including events for senior socials at Bonsor and other community centers, Masonic and veteran's organizations, as well as the Pacific National Exhibition. Stardust has also appeared in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, and are available for additional out of town appearances.

The Stardust Society Band can be seen in the motion picture Genius. Casting for the movie required that only part of the big band be used, which inspired the formation of the smaller band with the big band sound. Society bands were popular in the 30's, 40's, and 50's, and this band updates it's repitoire to meet tody's tastes including jazz and rock. The 8 piece Society Band enjoys return engagements with their female vocalist, and is suitable for those who want a smaller band at a lower cost.