[Playlist][Schedule]

CLASSIC ROCK and PROFESSIONAL VARIETY!

Double Take is a five piece variety band specializing in classic rock and country dance music. You will also enjoy a great mix of many other diverse musical styles including jump swing, blues, funk and sweet ballads. (see Playlist)

Double Take appeals to the widest cross section of audiences - variety and quality!

INSTRUMENTATION:

Besides featuring great lead vocal styling by Doug Mahlum and Mary Hoeft-Leithold, four part vocal harmony is a regular feature. The diverse combination of keyboard, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, trumpet and flugelhorn makes for a great variety of sound that keeps Double Take fresh to your ears. Variety and quality!

EXPERIENCE COUNTS!

Over the years DoubleTake's reputation has made them a favorite at corporate events and private celebrations. Clients include Gundersen-Lutheran, YMCA, Hal Leonard Publishing, Riverfest, Oktoberfest, Sunfish Days, Dairyland Power, Holmen Kornfest, Eau Claire Country Club, La Crosse Country Club, Cranberry Lodge- as well as many, many wedding dances! (reference1) (reference2) (reference3)

Double Take also performs regularly at various La Crosse area dance/live music clubs such as RiverJacks (La Crosse), The Roadhouse Bar (Barre Mills), Stoney Creek Inn (Onalaska)...

PERSONNEL          Downloadable Poster

  • Paul Leithold / lead guitar, vocal
  • Matt Kopecky / drums ( “GO HAWKS!”)
  • Doug Mahlum (the "most versatile singer on the planet") / lead vocal, trumpet, flugelhorn, rhythm guitar, and… cowbell.  Yes, always the darn cowbell. …more cowbell… Could somebody please take away his darn cowbell…??
  • Mary Hoeft-Leithold / lead vocal, keyboard, band conscience.
  • Cory Groves/ “The Professor of Groove-ology” bass, vocal

What you can expect from Double Take;

  • Danceable Music
  • Professionalism -appropriate dress, promptness, courtesy--  things you don't always get from a  band! We are all grown-ups-.(except Doug!)
  • Solid Experience and Reputation- a band that will still be together when your engagement is booked!
  • Variety and Quality

CONTACT DOUBLE TAKE:

Paul Leithold
116 So 4th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-317-2524

EMAIL: doubletake@leitholdmusic.com

Doug Mahlum
608-526-9681

Live Demo CD available upon request.

(also Live excerpts available online on our “Playlist” page)