Hard Eight Rock N' Roll Band | New Orleans Cover Band

ABOUT THE BAND

No frills, no gimmicks, no sampling, just great Rock N' Roll, Blues, and Country!

Hard Eight is a New Orleans based cover band performing the absolute best music ever written! We are available for booking at all venues and events, indoor and outdoor, including bars/restaurants, fairs/festivals, weddings, and private events.

Our band members love to perform live music! We all have a diverse musical background and experience, playing music from different genres for all crowd sizes, from small intimate settings to large energetic venues.

BAND MEMBERS

Mike Anderson

Bass Guitar

Ben Banchs

Lead Vocals

Paul Malphurs

Harp/Acoustic Guitar

Joey Marceaux

Drums

Javier Rodriguez

Lead Guitar

OTHER COLLABORATING MUSICIANS

Rusty Cavalier (Drums)

Tim Chauvin (Sound)

Brent Graham (Drums)

Mike Hanberry (Drums)

Heath Horridge (Drums)

Joel Klein (Bass)

Randy Lanier (Drums)

ABOUT THE BAND

No frills, no gimmicks, no sampling, just great Rock N' Roll, Blues, and Country!

Hard Eight is a New Orleans based cover band performing the absolute best rock n' roll and blues music ever written!

We are available for booking at all venues and events, indoor and outdoor, including bars/restaurants, fairs/festivals, weddings, and private events.

BAND MEMBERS

Mike Anderson

Bass

Ben Banchs

Vocals

Paul Malphurs

Harp

Joey Marceaux

Drums

Javier Rodriguez

Guitar

WHAT FANS ARE SAYING

"Absolutely one of the best bands around!"

Mike C.

"This band is great! I haven't danced this much in I don't remember how long!!"

June R.

"These guys definitely aren't lip-syncing, best rock band I've heard in years!"

Jimmy D.

"Best version of Proud Mary I've heard any cover band play! Hands down!"

Tracy H.

"First live band I saw after being locked-up for COVID! It was exactly what I needed to hear!"

James M.

"...and tonight, get ready for some rock n' roll, get ready for some blues, get ready to Roll Over Beethoven, get ready Proud Mary, and get ready for that band that's Bad to the Bone, ladies and gentlemen, let's roll tonight with Hard 8!!!"

Mayor Mark Johnson, Covington LA

Hard 8 at The Twist of Lime

HARD EIGHT

Band Members

Mike Anderson

Bass

Ben Banchs

Vocals

Paul Malphurs

Harmonica

Joey Marceaux

Drums

Javier Rodriguez

Guitar

WHAT FANS ARE SAYING

"Absolutely one of the best bands around!" - Mike C.

"This band is great! I haven't danced this much in I don't remember how long!!" - June R.

"These guys definitely aren't lip-syncing, best rock band I've heard in years!" - Jimmy D.

"Best version of Proud Mary I've heard any cover band play! Hands down!" - Tracy H.

"First live band I saw after COVID! It was exactly what I needed to hear!" - James M.

"...and tonight, get ready for some rock n' roll, get ready for some blues, get ready to Roll Over Beethoven, get ready Proud Mary, and get ready for that band that's Bad to the Bone, ladies and gentlemen, let's roll tonight with Hard 8!!!" - Mayor Mark Johnson - Covington, LA

"So much fun! The band was pretty good!" - Charlene G.

OUR MUSIC

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CONTACT US

WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND

BOOKING INFO

BEN BANCHS

booking@hard8band.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

THE FINE PRINT

How far in advanced should you book your event?

For weddings, book as soon as you

know what day you're getting hitched.

Other events we prefer 30 days notice,

but if you're in a bind just give us a call.

Obviously, the more notice the better.

Do you provide DJ services?

Yes, we do. Our equipment can serve a dual purpose

and can be used to play your music choices before

and after the band plays, as well as during our breaks.

How much $$$ does it cost?

The cost to hire any band depends on a number of factors.

The three main considerations will always be when,

where, and how long you want us to play.

Once you lock in a date, we will generate a contract for

you to sign, and also collect a deposit to hold the date.

Do you take requests?

We go out of our way to accommodate

songs requests, especially for weddings.

Once you book your event you can request any song

from our list and we will include it in your event's set.

If we cannot accommodate a particular song request live,

we are able to play a recoding if it suits your event needs.

Can you accommodate announcements?

Yes. Whether you want us to make all of

your announcements or if you want to use our

equipment and handle the announcements yourself,

we can support all your announcement needs.

Any other things to consider?

Each event location is different and will require its own

unique setup. Outdoor events especially may require

additional equipment such as a tent,

stage, and a reliable power source.

Hosting and Website Design by Hard Eight Productions

The Hard Eight Rock and Roll Band LLC is a band that regularly covers the songs of other musical artists for a variety of clients/venues throughout the United States. A cover song or cover version is a musician's personal interpretation of a song composed by another artist. All rights and credits for songs covered by The Hard Eight Rock and Roll Band LLC are reserved to the original musical artist, band, and/or performer.

The appearance of a particular trademark or logo, or the mention or reference to a particular client/venue or to another musical band, artist, or performer on our website is merely for informational purposes and does not constitute sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by the respective owner of said trademark, logo, or name. All rights are reserved to the original trademark and/or logo owner, or musical band/artist/performer.

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