The Big House Band assembles seasoned professionals who:
a) Combine decades of experience with bands you've seen around town (Nitelife, American Dream, Northwest Passage)
b) Love playing your favorite music - the soundtrack to our lives, and
c) Appreciate the opportunity to play music with good friends. There are no third parties, sound companies or managers. You deal directly with the band. We provide great music. You have less to worry about.
The Big House Band is:
KEN NOGA (Bass, Vocals)
Ken played bass with Steppenwolf - for about six minutes, until his mother tore the album off the turntable. A fanatical music theorist, he once cut the cast off a broken arm when his band refused to admit they'd played with another bass player. When not risking band equipment with his reckless driving, Ken writes job resumes for people who neither appreciate nor submit them. He is also the only band member who knows how to tell time.
MARK OPATIK (Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals)
Mark has appeared onstage with Steely Dan and ZZ Top - that is, until theater security apprehended him. When not misplacing his phone, he enjoys folding tents and taking road trips (occasionally on purpose). He doesn't like playing with people as good as he is, doesn't deserve an equal share of the money, and always insists on playing with a drummer - just so he can be told when to wrap cords.
LENNY PUMA (Drums, Vocals)
It has been said that Lenny is one of the best drummers in Metro Detroit, and we agree with him just to keep him quiet. A huge fan of Elvis Presley, Debby Boone and The DeFranco Family, he joined a polka band because he hates practicing and following set lists. He refuses to wear headbands or wrap his arms with towels, doesn't need to hit the drums as hard as he does, and enjoys buying poorly made drum sets.
DAN SAOUD (Guitar, Vocals)
Dan is proud to live in the biggest house of anyone in the group. He refused to join a former band on a trip to Germany - or would have, had they asked him. His schemes to show off his personal wealth include throwing parties (with fireworks displays) as tax write-offs, and buying so many automobiles that he had to build a pole barn (even though some folks refuse to get under the suspect storage shelves). You'll find out what he's like when you've played with him for a while.
Through many years (and various band names), we have been fortunate to provide the music for a wide range of settings. The Big House Band prides itself on supplying quality entertainment, a versatile repertoire, and catering its performance to any particular crowd. We invite you to hire us for your next gathering – giving you less to worry about. In addition to private parties, corporate functions, weddings, and occasional night spots, you may have seen us at at some of these places and events.
BIRMINGHAM MI - Woodward Dream Cruise (Chevrolet Exhibit)
CENTER LINE MI - St Clement Parish Country Fair
CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI - Partridge Creek Summer Concert Series / St Ronald Parish Festival
DEARBORN MI - Camp Dearborn Milford Annual Homecoming / City of Dearborn Music In The Park
DETROIT MI - Motor City Casino (Overdrive Lounge) / St Raymond Apple Harvest
EASTPOINTE MI - City of Eastpointe Music In The Park / St Barnabus Parish Festival / St Veronica Fall Parish Festival
FRASER MI - City of Fraser Music In The Park / Fraser Family Picnic and Fireworks
GROSSE POINTE MI - Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
HARRISON TOWNSHIP MI - Bombay Yacht Club / Harrison Township Music In The Park
MACOMB MI - St Isidore Strawberry Festival
MADISON HEIGHTS MI - Bishop Foley High School Fun Fest
MARINE CITY MI - Maritime Days Festival
MT CLEMENS MI - Metro Beach Metropark Concert Series
NEW BALTIMORE MI - St Mary Queen of Creation Summer Sizzle
ORCHARD LAKE MI - Orchard Lake St Mary's Polish Country Fair
ROSEVILLE MI - City of Roseville Music In The Park / Holy Innocents Parish Festival / St Angela Summer Fest / St Athanasius Fall Fun Fest
SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI - Huron Clinton Metro Parks Concert Series
ST CLAIR SHORES MI - St Germaine Fall Parish Festival / St Isaac Jogues Summer Festival / St Joan of Arc Spring Fling
STERLING HEIGHTS MI - St Malachi Parish Festival
UTICA MI - St Lawrence Apple Festival
WARREN MI - Ascension Parish Country Fair
a) Combine decades of experience with bands you've seen around town (Nitelife, American Dream, Northwest Passage)
b) Love playing your favorite music - the soundtrack to our lives, and
c) Appreciate the opportunity to play music with good friends. There are no third parties, sound companies or managers. You deal directly with the band. We provide great music. You have less to worry about.
The Big House Band is:
KEN NOGA (Bass, Vocals)
Ken played bass with Steppenwolf - for about six minutes, until his mother tore the album off the turntable. A fanatical music theorist, he once cut the cast off a broken arm when his band refused to admit they'd played with another bass player. When not risking band equipment with his reckless driving, Ken writes job resumes for people who neither appreciate nor submit them. He is also the only band member who knows how to tell time.
MARK OPATIK (Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals)
Mark has appeared onstage with Steely Dan and ZZ Top - that is, until theater security apprehended him. When not misplacing his phone, he enjoys folding tents and taking road trips (occasionally on purpose). He doesn't like playing with people as good as he is, doesn't deserve an equal share of the money, and always insists on playing with a drummer - just so he can be told when to wrap cords.
LENNY PUMA (Drums, Vocals)
It has been said that Lenny is one of the best drummers in Metro Detroit, and we agree with him just to keep him quiet. A huge fan of Elvis Presley, Debby Boone and The DeFranco Family, he joined a polka band because he hates practicing and following set lists. He refuses to wear headbands or wrap his arms with towels, doesn't need to hit the drums as hard as he does, and enjoys buying poorly made drum sets.
DAN SAOUD (Guitar, Vocals)
Dan is proud to live in the biggest house of anyone in the group. He refused to join a former band on a trip to Germany - or would have, had they asked him. His schemes to show off his personal wealth include throwing parties (with fireworks displays) as tax write-offs, and buying so many automobiles that he had to build a pole barn (even though some folks refuse to get under the suspect storage shelves). You'll find out what he's like when you've played with him for a while.
Through many years (and various band names), we have been fortunate to provide the music for a wide range of settings. The Big House Band prides itself on supplying quality entertainment, a versatile repertoire, and catering its performance to any particular crowd. We invite you to hire us for your next gathering – giving you less to worry about. In addition to private parties, corporate functions, weddings, and occasional night spots, you may have seen us at at some of these places and events.
BIRMINGHAM MI - Woodward Dream Cruise (Chevrolet Exhibit)
CENTER LINE MI - St Clement Parish Country Fair
CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI - Partridge Creek Summer Concert Series / St Ronald Parish Festival
DEARBORN MI - Camp Dearborn Milford Annual Homecoming / City of Dearborn Music In The Park
DETROIT MI - Motor City Casino (Overdrive Lounge) / St Raymond Apple Harvest
EASTPOINTE MI - City of Eastpointe Music In The Park / St Barnabus Parish Festival / St Veronica Fall Parish Festival
FRASER MI - City of Fraser Music In The Park / Fraser Family Picnic and Fireworks
GROSSE POINTE MI - Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
HARRISON TOWNSHIP MI - Bombay Yacht Club / Harrison Township Music In The Park
MACOMB MI - St Isidore Strawberry Festival
MADISON HEIGHTS MI - Bishop Foley High School Fun Fest
MARINE CITY MI - Maritime Days Festival
MT CLEMENS MI - Metro Beach Metropark Concert Series
NEW BALTIMORE MI - St Mary Queen of Creation Summer Sizzle
ORCHARD LAKE MI - Orchard Lake St Mary's Polish Country Fair
ROSEVILLE MI - City of Roseville Music In The Park / Holy Innocents Parish Festival / St Angela Summer Fest / St Athanasius Fall Fun Fest
SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI - Huron Clinton Metro Parks Concert Series
ST CLAIR SHORES MI - St Germaine Fall Parish Festival / St Isaac Jogues Summer Festival / St Joan of Arc Spring Fling
STERLING HEIGHTS MI - St Malachi Parish Festival
UTICA MI - St Lawrence Apple Festival
WARREN MI - Ascension Parish Country Fair