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Hometown	Issaquah, WA
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Band Members	TROY KLINE & MARK HAYNIE are Half Pack LIVE!!!<br/>... » more
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For more than 20 years Mark Haynie and Troy Kline have performed for audiences throughout the Northwest, the West Coast, Mexican Riviera and Northern Europe. In February 2007 Mark began working with singer Troy Kline to develop what became the band "Half Pack LIVE!!!."

The first performance in a wine bar in Issaquah, WA not only thrilled the audience but also caught the attention of the Editor-in-Chief of the Issaquah Press. Her glowing 2-page story on the band, as well as word-of-mouth, helped pack the venue the following week and for three months Half-Pack LIVE!!! became the routine Thursday night destination for seemingly everyone in Issaquah.

The Half-Pack LIVE!!! reputation quickly spread and at this time are now the most sought-out big band swingers in the region. Their new production, "Big Night Out", has recently sold out two nights in Issaquah's First Stage of the Village Theater. Including performances by Karen Motherway as Marilyn Monroe, headline comedians Rod Long and Cathy Sorbo, dancers Chris and Alison Evans along with the Half Pack LIVE!!! orchestra, "Big Night Out" will be appearing in performing arts centers throughout the Northwest and beyond in the very near future.

Troy and Mark are careful to note that they’re not a Rat Pack “tribute.” They perform the same material as Frank and Dino, but they have imprinted their own personalities and style in the same fresh spirit as the entertainment icons of 50 years ago.

Half-Pack LIVE!!! is the Northwest’s Premier Vegas-style show band and has returned the sparkle of “performance” entertainment to audiences throughout the region. Think Dean Martin and Sinatra at the Sands back in the early 50’s… All the glamour and bounce, swing and style of that marvelous era with the songs we’ll remember forever.

Mark Haynie and Troy Kline bring veteran vocal talents and humor to the evening and are supported by an All-Star cast of musicians.

This isn’t a run-of-the-mill jazz band, rather the equivalent of “rock stars” in the jazz community. If you love great performances, dancing with a little swing, laughter and fun, fun, fun… You don’t want to miss any appearance of Half-Pack LIVE!!!

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Lisa Putnam-Smith Private Party Digital Underground Producer 206-276-8660 lisasp@evanderholyfield.com What can I say except FANTASTIC-WOW! Half Pack Live was just simply FANTASTIC! Shame on you if you do not book and just love these guys and gals to bits...they were everything I wanted and MORE!I can tell you that HALF-PACK LIVE impressed me! I work with superstars from around the world-and let me tell ya, they can hold their own! They were so professional, great musicians and a joy to watch…They truly entertain you and your guest thoroughly... Ole “blues eyes” and the rest of the “rat pack” gang would take their hats off to this group! Do not try and book them for the July 4th 2009 …sorry to say-I loved them so much I ALREADY have them reserved! -Lisa = #1FAN________________________________________________ Kristine Krieg Wedding Reception Surfsand Resort, OR 406-581-1515 ksquared94@yahoo.com Half-Pack LIVE!!! was great! Everyone loved their music, they impeccably performed our "first dance" ("At Last" by Etta James), they were great about keeping the night flowing smoothly, and they were so much fun to dance to! I would hire them again in a moment and I would recommend them to anyone who wants fun, classy entertainment from a band who treats you with kindness and respect. ________________________________ Abbey Ellison Commemoration Anniversary Everett, WA 425 931 5277 aellison@leisurecare.com The Retirement Community I work for hosted a birthday party and Half-Pack Live provided the entertainment. They were an absolute blast!! Very interactive with our party guests & had people laughing & smiling the whole time. People have been raving about their music & how charming they are for days! I would recommend them to anyone _____________________________________ Rut Sonata Wedding Reception 206-321-8575 rutsonata@yahoo.com I'm really pleased with Half-Pack LIVE!!!'s performance on our wedding day. They created an atmosphere of elegance yet enjoyable and cozy. Many of our guests were exceedingly happy. They could sing along and dance. I heard many praises for the band. They said they've never been in an event with the band that is so alive. They are just very talented people. They are flexible and easy to work with. They're willing to provide the songs we requested that weren't in their song list. They could work with our budget. They're just the best jazz band in town! _______________________________________ Tabitha Tabor Wedding Reception 509 526 4520 tabithatabor@hotmail.com The band was great! Everyone danced all night long... and had a blast. My guests raved about the music. People from another wedding down the hall wanted to crash ours, I heard. I hope you got a bunch of contacts for further engagements. I certainly would recommend you in a heartbeat. Your suggestion to add the saxophone was dead on perfect, thanks for the recommendation to add him. _________________________________________ Ted Irwin Private Party Issaquah, WA 425-652-3904 irwinbrothersbrewing@comcast.net Thank you guys for making my wife’s birthday party something very special. You did her favorite songs, you sounded great and our guests were really impressed with your voices and your interaction with them. Thanks again – I’m booking you for our Memorial Day bash too! (PS – he DID book us again! HPL)___________________________________ Deanna Arnold Private Party Argosy Cruise 206-734-5894 Deanna.Arnold@symetra.com Troy and Mark have incredible talent! My guests thoroughly enjoyed their style, crowd interaction and vocals.___________________________ Jay Rothstein Wedding Stinson Greene Manor 206-310-0019 drrothstein@gmail.com This was our Wedding and the folks from Half Pack were stellar!! In fact, perfect for our event. The Sinatra-Martin-esque quality of the group and the quality of their music just made for a PERFECT combination. Thanks guys, you were THE best!_________________________________________ Jason Huntley Private Party Hidden Meadows Snohomish, WA 425-346-8090 husbandandwife@comcast.net Half-Pack LIVE!!! was unbelievable. Outstanding group with excellent vocals and song choices. Very professional and made our event a memorable experience. One of the best bands we have heard! We would recommend The Pack to anyone who wants the perfect music, singers and overall great performance!!___________________________________ Renee Clark Wedding Leach Botanical Gardens Portland, OR 541-514-2064 Rclark007@msn.com We hired them for a wedding and had a wonderful time. They arrived on time and were not only very personable but accommodating. They set up outside and when the weather turned bad they broke down and went inside without a fuss. They even let a few of my guests sing with them! I really was happy with the performance and their attitude and would hire them again.

CORPORATE EVENT REFERENCES by Some of Our Clients
Tanya Gearheart Suncadia Resort http://www.suncadia.com tmclaws@yahoo.com 3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum, WA 98922 509-962-8396 Half-Pack Live was absolutely amazing! For our Annual Holiday Party I typically book a nice swing band, but his year I wanted something a little more unique and fun for our holiday party. Half-Pack Live delivered exactly that and more! Their music is a great Vegas style swing with crowd interaction, which gave the event a fantastic flare for the entire evening. They were very professional and easy to work with from start to finish! The band went way over the top for us and helped make our event this year perfect in every way! I would highly recommend Half-Pack Live for any special occasion. Thanks Guys!! ______________________________________________________________________ Rachel Corwin Washington Athletic Club http://www.wac.net rcorwin@WAC.NET 1325 Sixth Ave PO Box 1709 Seattle WA 98111-1709 206-464-3067 They were great! They were able to play for the crowd and also provide soft background music for an awards presentation that made the evening flow better.__________________________________________________________________________________ Heather Eyman Breard & Associates Wealth Management http://breardfinancial.com heather@breardfinancial.com 310 120th Ave NE Suite 101 Bellevue WA 98005 425-646-8555 It could not have been more perfect for our event. I had so many compliments from our clients on the music. Half Pack LIVE!!! is fabulous. 5 stars from the gals at Breard & Associates. They made the evening great! Thank you!___________________________________________________________________________________________ Carrie Lee PNB STARS FUNDRAISER STEVE JENSEN LOFT & STUDIO drivinkids@msn.com Our event was a huge success and The Band was a large part of that success! They really got into the spirit of the evening and supported our theme (Rat Pack Cocktail Party/ Fund Raiser) Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the entertainment. We will strongly consider this group for future events. Thank You!!!______________________________________________________________________________________________ Dave Theimer Thunderdog Media 425-948-6981 davidj2006@comcast.net Half pack live! Turned our simple golf tournament award ceremony, into an absolute bash! They are the definition of entertainment, class, and talent. Golf tournaments have many awards to hand out and have many interruptions, in which they handled with total flexibility and grace. Many asked me...Where did you find these guys? Thanks Half Pack Live, you guys rock!

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