ISLAND MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Authentic Music, Artistry & A Wildly Good Time
Permanent Vacation
Best variety band that guarantees a great time at every show!
Reviews
You guys killed it! Everyone said how awesome you guys were and thank you for making the night perfect for us. Most of my memories revolve around you guys in some fashion! Thanks again and we will always be grateful.
Mr and Mrs Griffin Coxe – October 18, 2014
We booked Permanent Vacation for our destination wedding over a year in advance and they came highly recommended. We just had our wedding last week and they were fabulous! Their set list was great and our guests of all ages couldn't stop raving about them. They performed our father/daughter song live which was simply beautiful. They really got the crowd up and dancing and I didn't stop dancing the whole night. They were great to work with and very quick with responses. They really tailored our wedding to our personal style which was great. We cant wait to get back down to SC to see them again, they were fantastic! The best band ever! Thanks so much guys!
Mr and Mrs Michalski – October 11, 2014
PV played our wedding reception at the historic Rice Mill and we couldn't be happier. They were super nice, engaging, responsive, easy to work with and reasonably priced. Great sound and great musicians. They played a wide variety of music and made the reception fun for guests of all ages. Book them! You will not be disappointed!
Mr and Mrs Kevin Otis, September 13, 2014
You guys are awesome and everyone had such a great time. Our wedding planner said with all the bands she's worked with you guys were just absolutely awesome. You definitely helped make my day extra special and very memorable. Such a great event!
Mr. and Mrs. Holland – August 9th, 2014
I cannot thank the band members of Permanent Vacation enough for the best wedding music ever! From the moment the music started til the very end of our magical wedding night, our guests were rockin' the dance floor...including myself (and I am not a dancer!). Permanent Vacation helped turn our wedding reception into my dream reception...I wanted a big party, lots of fun and dancing and that is just what we got! All night long our guests told us what a great band we had...in fact, when I talk with folks who were at the reception, they still mention what a super band we had playing at the wedding reception. I felt as though the band wanted to make my wedding reception just as special as I did! Months before the wedding we were contacted by the band with questions about the types of music we wanted to have played...as well as what we did not want to have played. The band kept in touch with me right up to the wedding day...it was very comforting - I never worried about one of the biggest pieces of the wedding! From now on, any band I hear at a wedding reception or out in the community, will be compared to Permanent Vacation! Thank you again and again Permanent Vacation!!
June 28th, 2014 Mrs. Julia Wormwood, bride
Permanent Vacation played at our wedding on May 31st and they were amazing! They tailor their extensive song list to the specific set that you and your guests would enjoy. The band was originally booked for the date of our wedding but when those plans changed, they reached out to me personally to notify me of the change. They were even willing to travel to Columbia when they usually play around the Charleston area. We were so happy they were available because the music really made the reception! Everyone loved the music and they were great at interacting with guests. Best piece of advice - BOOK EARLY because they get booked quickly
May 31, 2014 – Mrs. Kirsten Moore, bride
We thoroughly enjoyed the band Permanent Vacation! They have a great vibe for wedding events and are great to work with. We highly recommend them!
May 3, 2014 – Mr and Mrs Matt Smith
They came recommended to me by a family member that had seen them at other events. I wasn't sure how everything would be but I am SO HAPPY that we went with them. They are the best wedding band I have ever heard! Everybody in the band was very nice and they had great energy. They have a great variety of music (which is all exactly what I wanted) and they made sure that everything was how I envisioned it. They were interactive and just FUN! I haven't seen so many people up and dancing at a wedding in a long time. THANK YOU!
Parrish and John Kline, April 27, 2014
Thank YOU so much for everything! You all made the night what it was and I have gotten so many compliments on the band and how well you carried the evening...which is a lot of why we picked you. :) You know what your doing and we really appreciate you making our special day so much fun!!! Wish we had another event to have you play!!! Take care and watch out for referrals!! :)
Tyler and Stefanie Hagan – April 12, 2014
"You guys were amazing and truly made the party. Thank you so much for coming to Columbia and playing at our wedding! We have so many friends and family members that are still talking about the music. I am going to recommend you to others if that is ok. Thanks for making our day perfect."
- Mr and Mrs Greene January 19th, 2013
"This is THE band to have at any event! I can absolutely say it would NOT have been the same without them. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to know the lead singer xx. For our ceremony, on the lawn, PV somehow got everything set up and we had beautiful music as we processed down the aisle and our officiant and reader both had mics; I had no idea this was possible?! Then, the real party started. Even though I'm not sure 'honey bee' is a regular on the set list ;) they played it for our first dance, no questions asked, and I will NEVER forget it! The party was HAPPENIN' that night and continued the entire time...DJ for the last half was super energizing and fun to go out on!! Thank you for everything!!"
- Mr. and Mrs. Sigman September 29th, 2012
"My guests and I were having such a great time at the reception that I actually sent my limo away!"
- Harriet Farr's Wedding, Charleston, SC
Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation is an experienced six-piece cover band (four College of Charleston Alumni) from Charleston, South Carolina with an energetic attitude and an entertaining performance. Our variety of well known songs guarantee a great time at every show. We separate ourselves from other bands through our broad range and diversity of songs. Our sets consist of various cover songs from beach music (Jimmy Buffett, The Drifters, Otis Redding), to classics (The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Van Morrison), to modern favorites (80's, Jack Johnson, Counting Crows).
We aim to please our clients in any way possible. We adjust our sets to be the perfect match for every occasion. Our main goal is to get everyone dancing and singing along to the songs that they already know and love! Whether you are hosting an oyster roast where shag tunes are needed, a large party where you just want to rock, or an intimate wedding or anniversary where love songs and variety are required, we are well suited for your event!
Our extensive experience has ranged from back-porch private parties to concerts for the thousands. We have been hired to perform repeatedly for an extensive list of more than fifty local bars and restaurants including The Windjammer and Wild Wing Café. We continue to supply the entertainment for numerous weddings, corporate events, charity events, fraternity & sorority socials, and even high school proms. We have played with the East Coast Party Band at the 2002, 2005 and 2009 Blessing of the Fleet in Mt. Pleasant and have opened for local favorites The Blue Dogs at the 2003 Earth Day Fair at the College of Charleston.
If you are searching for a professional and energetic group that can put on a great performance then you have found your band.
Song List
AIN'T LIFE GRAND Widespread Panic
AIN'T TO PROUD TO BEG Temptations, Rolling Stones
AMERICAN GIRL Tom Petty
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT Sam Cooke, Cat Stevens, Jimmy Buffet
BAD MOON RISING Creedance Clearwater Revival (CCR)
BAREFOOTIN' Wilson Pickett
BEAST OF BURDEN Rolling Stones
BETTER TOGETHER Jack Johnson
BILLIE JEAN Michael Jackson
BITTERSWEET Big Head Todd & The Monsters
BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD Rascal Flatts
BLISTER IN THE SUN Violent Femmes
BORN TO BE WILD Steppenwolf
BRICK HOUSE The Commodores
BROWN EYED GIRL Van Morrison
BUILD ME UP, BUTTERCUP The Foundations
BUT IT'S ALRIGHT J J Jackson
CAN'T HURRY LOVE Collins, Phil
CASEY JONES Grateful Dead
CAROLINA GIRLS Chairman Of The Board
CENTERFOLD J. Geils Band
CHERRY CHERRY* Neil Diamond
COUNTRY ROADS John Denver
CRAZY GAME OF POKER O.A.R.
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Queen
CRAZY LOVE Van Morrison
DANCIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT King Harvest
DEAD FLOWERS Rolling Stones
DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESS Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
DO YOU LOVE ME The Contours
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? The Beatles
DOCK OF THE BAY Otis Redding
DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT Tom Petty
DON'T LET ME DOWN The Beatles
DON'T STOP BELIEVING Journey
DOUBLE SHOT OF MY BABY'S LOVE Swingin Medalions
DOWN ON THE CORNER Creedance Clearwater Revival (CCR)
ELECTRIC SLIDE Marcie
FAITH George Michael
FAMILY TRADITION Hank Williams Jr.
FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ LOVE Bad Company
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT Joe Cocker
FLAKE Jack Johnson
FOOLED AROUND & FELL IN LOVE Rod Stewart
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES Garth Brooks
GET BACK The Beatles
GIMMIE 3 STEPS Lynyrd Skynyrd
GIVE ME JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME Chairman Of The Board
GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY* Mitch Ryder, Little Richard
GOOD PEOPLE Jack Johnson
GREEN EYES Coldplay
HAPPY TOGETHER The Turtles
HARD DAYS NIGHT The Beatles
HARD TO HANDLE The Black Crowes
HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY Rod Stewart
HEARTBREAK HOTEL Elvis Presley
HEY BABY Bruce Channel
HEY YA! Outkast
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT* Pat Benatar
HONKY TONK WOMAN The Rolling Stones
HOT LEGS Rod Stewart
HOW SWEET IT IS Taylor, James
HURTS SO GOOD John Mellencamp
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Johnny Nash
I CAN’T HELP MYSELF The Four Tops
I FEEL GOOD* James Brown
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Marvin Gaye,
CCR I LOVE ROCK & ROLL Joan Jett
I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE ME John Michael Montgomery
I SAW HER STANDING THERE The Beatles
I WANNA BE SEDATED The Ramones
I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND The Beatles
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME Cheap Trick
I WILL SURVIVE Cake I WISH Stevie Wonder
I'LL BE Edwin McCain
I’M A BELIEVER The Monkeys
I'M YOURS Jason Mraz IN MY LIFE The Beatles
IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Wilson Pickett
INTO THE MYSTIC Van Morrison
ISN'T SHE LOVELY Stevie Wonder
IT'S THE SAME OLD SONG The Four Tops
JAMAICA FAREWELL Harry Belafonte
JENNY ( 867-5309 ) Tommy Tutone
JESSIE'S GIRL* Rick Springfield
THE JOKER Steve Miller
JUMPIN JACK FLASH The Rolling Stones
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE Billy Joel
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF Georgia Satelites
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVENS DOOR Bob Dylan / Guns n' Roses
LAND OF 1000 DANCES Wilson Pickett
LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE Tom Petty
LAST KISS Wayne Cochran, Pearl Jam
LET'S GET IT ON Marvin Gaye
LET'S STAY TOGETHER Al Green
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY Tom Cochrane
LONG TALL SALLY Little Richard
LOUIE-LOUIE The Kingsman
LOVE ROLLERCOASTER Red Hot Chile Peppers
MAGIC CARPET RIDE Steppenwolf
MAKING MEMORIES OF US Keith Urban
MANEATER Hall & Oates
MARGARITAVILLE Jimmy Buffet
MISS GRACE Orleans
MONY MONY Tommy James
MOONDANCE Van Morrison
MOVE IT ON OVER George Throughgood
MR. JONES Counting Crows
MUSTANG SALLY Wilson Pickett
MY GIRL The Temptations
MYRTLE BEACH DAYS Catalinas, The
NA NA HEY HEY KISS HIM GOODBYE Steam
NO WOMAN NO CRY Bob Marley
OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL Bob Seger
ON THE ROAD AGAIN Willie Nelson
PIRATE LOOKS AT FORTY Jimmy Buffet
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC Wild Cherry
PRETTY WOMEN Roy Orbison
PRIDE AND JOY Stevie Ray Vaughan
RAIN KING Counting Crows
REMEDY The Black Crowes
R E S P E C T Areatha Franklin
R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A.* John Mellencamp
ROCKY TOP The Osborne Brothers
RUNAROUND SUE Dion and the Belmonts
RUNAWAY Del Shannon
RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM Tom Petty
SANTERIA Sublime
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME The Drifters
SEPTEMBER Earth, Wind and Fire
SEXUAL HEALING Gaye, Marvin
SHAMA LAMA DING DONG Otis Day & The Knights
SHINING STAR The Manhattans
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO The Clash
SHOUT! The Isley Brothers
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED Stevie Wonder
SIMPLE MAN Lynyrd Skynyrd
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE Robert Palmer
SOME KINDA WONDERFUL Grand Funk Railroad
SOMEONE LIKE YOU Van Morrison
SOMETHING The Beatles
STAND BY ME Ben E. King
STAY Zodiacs
STAY WITH ME Rod Stewart
STEAL MY KISSES Ben Harper
STIR IT UP Bob Marley
STRAY CAT STRUT Strat Cats
STROKIN' Clarence Carter
SUMMER OF ‘69 Bryan Adams
SUNDAY MORNING Maroon
5 SUPER FREAK Rick James
SUPERSTITION Stevie Wonder
SUSIE Q Creedance Clearwater Revival (CCR)
SWEET CAROLINE Neil Diamond
SWEET HOME ALABAMA Lynyrd Skynyrd
SWEET THING Van Morrison
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL The Rolling Stones
TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS Bachman Turner Overdrive
THAT'S HOW STRONG MY LOVE IS Otis Redding
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Frank Sinatra
THESE ARE THE DAYS Van Morrison
THIS MAGIC MOMENT The Platters
THIS OLD HEART OF MINE Rod Stewart
THREE LITTLE BIRDS Bob Marley
TICKET TO RIDE Beatles
TUPELO HONEY Van Morrison
TWIST AND SHOUT Beatles
TWISTIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY Sam Cooke, Rod Stewart
UNDER THE BOARDWALK The Drifters
UP ON THE ROOF The Drifters
UPSIDE DOWN Jack Johnson
USE ME Bill Withers
THE WANDERER Dion and the Belmonts
WALK THIS WAY Aerosmith
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Louis Armstrong
WHAT I GOT Sublime
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU* The Romantics
WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL Allison Krause
WHY DON’T WE GET DRUNK Jimmy Buffet
WILD HORSES The Rolling Stones
WILD NIGHTS Van Morrison
WILD THING* The Troggs, Jimi Hendrix
WILD WORLD Cat Stevens
WITH THIS RING The Platters
WONDERFUL TONIGHT Eric Clapton
WRONG WAY Sublime
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE Stevie Wonder
YOU CAN’T DO THAT Beatles
YOU GOT IT Roy Orbison
YOU MAY BE RIGHT Billy Joel
YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME David Allan Coe
YOU'RE IN MY HEART Rod Stewart
YOUR LOVE* The Outfield
YOUR SONG Elton John