Uptown Rhythm & Brass is a band from Pittsburgh, PA combining horns, rhythm, and vocalists into some of the best blues, funk, jazz, rock, and soul.

Uptown covers:

  • Average White Band
  • Blood Sweat & Tears
  • James Brown
  • Chicago
  • The Doobie Brothers
  • Steely Dan
  • Aretha Franklin
  • Peter Gabriel
  • Billy Joel
  • Wynona Judd
  • Katrina and the Waves
  • Loggins and Messina
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Santana
  • Brian Setzer
  • Dusty Springfield
  • James Taylor
  • Van Morrison
  • Stevie Wonder

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Trumpet and Vocals

Ron La Verde

Ron has been playing brass for over thirty-five years. He studied with Patsy Oliver and Eddie Shiner while attending Duquesne University. After college, he opened his own business. Along with his best friend, Dave Fite, Ron helped to organize the Steel City Ambassadors Drum & Bugle Corps. While playing soprano with the corps, he was a soloist at the 1986 DCA World Championships, where Steel City finished second. Recently, he has been studying voice with Beth Klaussen. When he's not performing, Ron enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and their four children. Ron La Verde

Uptown plays gigs within a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh from corporate events to festivals, parties to weddings, and everything in between. Call or email to book your event today!

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