Spanning decades of pop and rock music, we bring the danciest songs to life!
This 6-piece group features 2 fun female vocalists and 4 great musicians to engage all ages. Our repertoire brings out the good times through songs you love to dance to, creating lasting memories.
We love what we do!
Band Bio's
Sandy D'Acey
lead vocals
Dean Caplan
vocals & keyboards
Andy Carr
bass guitar
David Liebe
drums
Sandy brings years of experience as lead vocalist for touring acts. She fronts The Hit List with a natural and engaging presence, always establishing a rapport with our audiences.
Sandy spent a decade on the road with the country band Uptown Rider and was named Alberta’s Rising Star of the Year. She performed aboard Princess Cruise Lines in Europe where she expanded her repertoire to include pop and classic rock. She fronted Fun In The Front Seat, one of Alberta’s most sought after acts on the corporate event circuit and has performed in casinos, theatre halls and convention centers from Las Vegas to Nashville to Shanghai.
Dean is an award-winning keyboardist, composer, songwriter, and musical director. He has performed extensively throughout North America, writing and playing with members of such popular Canadian bands as The Northern Pikes, Motherlode and the Lincolns. His bands have shared the bill at country music festivals with legends such as Reba McEntire, Glen Campbell, Hoyt Axton, and Asleep at the Wheel.
Dean’s 45+ year career has spanned many genres, from studio session player, orchestras and musical theatre, to jazz and swing, country, rock and pop bands. He has co-written three Canadian top 20 hits, songs for musical theatre as well as dozens of jingles and instrumental pieces.
For the last decade, Andy has been laying down the groove for the country band Montgomery County and most recently for Analog. An experienced stage performer, Andy has played many corporate, private, speedway and government events, sharing the stage at festivals such as Sunfest and other festivals with the likes of Aaron Pritchett and George Canyon.
David has performed steadily since the early 1980’s, both for musical theatre and rock and funk bands. His band TRIP played club gigs, weddings, and corporate parties for ten years in Vancouver, with stops at The Roxy and The Arts Club Theatre. Prior to that he was with The Road, the house band for The Marine Club. David’s studio credits include drumming on the solo album by producer and veteran session musician Kat Hendrikse (Heart, Paul Horn, Michael Buble).
He has also been active with the African drumming community and founded the Spanish Banks drum circle, a Vancouver institution that has been running for nearly 30 years.
A 40-year veteran of Vancouver Island’s music scene, Charlie has been the guitarist for classic rock bands such as Slingshot, Back Trax, Triple Shot, Barney Rebble, The Non-Commitments and Analog.
He has been playing country / rock for the last 14 years with Montgomery County, taking the stage at the Sunfest Country Music Festival, as well as sharing a stage with George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett.
Suzanne gives The Hit List our distinctive harmonies and also takes the lead on several songs. She fills out our sound with keyboards and rhythm instruments. Suzanne has been actively performing around Victoria with bands and duos for the last 20 years.
Suzanne van Assum
vocals & keyboards
Charlie Paluch
guitar
Please Get in Touch
We love to hear from you! Give us a call, send an email, or use this form for bookings, inquiries, or just to say hello - we'll get back to you right away!
Phone Andy: (250) 516-2642 Victoria, BC
Clients & Testimonials
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, Victoria
Cowichan Golf & Country Club, Duncan
Here's a partial list of some of our other happy clients:
I had the pleasure of contracting The Hit List Band for seven nights for our public Long Service Awards ceremonies, and I can’t recommend them enough! From start to finish, their professionalism was impressive. They communicated seamlessly throughout the planning process, ensuring everything was tailored to our vision.
When they took the stage, they transformed the atmosphere! Their energy was infectious, and they engaged the varying crowd beautifully, making everyone feel a part of the experience. The performances were nothing short of excellent—each song was delivered with passion and skill.
Overall, The Hit List Band exceeded all expectations each ceremony night. They are lively, talented, and truly amazing. If you’re looking for a band that will elevate your event with style and passion, look no further!
★★★★★
★★★★★
Melanie Peterson (she/her)
A/LSA Protocol Manager,
Long Service Awards Team
Government House,
Province of British Columbia
On behalf of the White Eagle Polish Association, I’d like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your exceptional performance at our Polish Festival on August 11, 2024. Your energy, talent, and connection with the audience created an atmosphere that brought the celebration to life. It was a joy to watch the crowd respond so enthusiastically to your music!
Thank you for being an essential part of our festival and for sharing your time and talent with us. We look forward to the chance to collaborate with you again in the future.
★★★★★
Waldemar Biernacki, President
White Eagle Polish Association
Victoria, BC
“We were thrilled to have THE HIT LIST BAND at our Gala Fundraiser event October 26/24.
From the beginning, the band was professional and articulate in communication from contract to setup. The band members themselves are warm, easy to get along with, talented and fun to be around.
Our event was a success, largely due to the draw and atmosphere the band created with their incredible musicianship, talent and inviting music mix. The evening was magical as we danced to the popular and wonderful tunes from THE HIT LIST BAND!
I would highly recommend them on every level!
Shawna Hett
Event Coordinator
Land Keepers Society
Cowichan Bay, BC
★★★★★
Music & Video
★★★★★
"When they took the stage, they transformed the atmosphere! Their energy was infectious...
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
August 10, 2024
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
July 18, 2024
★★★★★
Song List
Here's a sample of some of the hits we play. We're always addng new material and would be happy to learn something special for your event!
