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Hartley

About Me

Collective Entertainment
Available for Corporate Functions, Private Parties, Restaurants, Weddings, and Special Events. MUSIC FOR MOST ALL OCCASIONS. Solo to Full-Size Band - DJ Services Available.
Christian ~ Smooth Jazz ~ R&B ~ Neo-Soul ~ Salsa ~ Latin
Our team can create the perfect atmosphere for your event ~ from elegant background ambiance to upbeat music for dancing.
COLLECTIVE FORMAT BAND is one of North Central Florida hottest bands. Playing a mix of Christian, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Fusion, Rock, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Latin & Caribbean Music. COLLECTIVE FORMAT brings their amazing sound and style to the audiences LIVE and DIRECT. Their Solo's are Amazing. This is when you really begin to see how unique and deep the talent is within this Band. Please Stay Tuned to find out where and when you can catch their next performance. It's a show that's Guaranteed to make you GROOVE !!!!..................................
THIS BANDS ROOTS originally developed from a collaboration of Artist who performed at the open stage shows sponsored by a Local Celebrity and Former NFL player Willie Jackson Jr. on Sunday nights at a venue which was then called THE PALACE at 233 W. University Ave. in Gainesville, Florida. Over time the individual musicians and vocalist joined together to perform various shows around town. The magic was present from the start and they have continued to impress their audiences with their versatility and style ever since. Through out the years the members have been swapped and substituted to accomdate lifes ever changing circumstances but the heart and focus of the band is to PLAY Great music and PUT on an Exciting Show......GAINESVILLE, FL. has once again produced another hit group which is a testament to the talent that is nurtured in the area.
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A Night of Jazz w/Hartley & Friends
WHERE: "STAR CENTER THEATER"
3921 SW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE FLORIDA
WHY: STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY OUR COMMUNITY
WHEN: EVERY SUNDAY @ 7PM
Appetizers/Hors d'oeuvres will be Provided along with "Complimentary" Wine and Champagne!
VALET PARKING AVAILABLE
VIP TABLES ARE AVAILBLE UPON REQUEST
A JAZZ event at the "STAR CENTER" is a great way to entertain customers or employees.
COVER CHARGE ONLY $10
Most shows at the "STAR CENTER" are "pay-at-the-door" events.
The music charge is always part of the promotional materials.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY "GOLDENTIMES ENTERTAINMENT"

G'ville Jazz Fest 2008 - Blast, special guest Mayer Hanrahan
Rise
G'ville Jazz Fest 2008 - Mandela Bay
Bob & Sheri WXJZ Smooth Jazz 100.9 10 Year Anniversary Party, October 17, 2008. Adding a touch of the Blues....
Jammin' at The Ritz, Ocala, FL, Sept 2008
Hartley & Collective Format with The Drifters. Big Brothers Big Sisters Fund Raiser, May 2007
Private Christmas Party ~ MTs Chop House, Dec 07
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Member Since: 12/14/2005
Band Website: hartleyleacock.com
Band Members: Hartley & The Collective Format Band

Hartley Leacock, Jr. ~ Band Leader/Trumpet
Mike Miller ~ Bass
Ray Minter ~ Guitar
Richard Patrick ~ Drums
Courtney & Billy Rogers ~ Keyboard
Rob Glaser ~ Percussions
Jacquelyn Graham ~ Vocalist

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club - A Day of Thanks - November 21, 2008

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Gainesville, FL - Jazz Fest 2008; Hartley - Trumpet; Ray - E. Guitar; Mike - Bass; Richard - Drums; Rob - Percussion; Steve - Sax; Solomon - Keys



Hartley - Jazz Fest 2008

NAACP Banquet ~ Gainesville, FL, Nov. 2008



Space Coast Jazz Fest, Melbourne, FL, October 25, 2008



Bob & Sheri Smooth Jazz WXJZ 100.9 10 Year Anniversary Party, Gainesville, FL, October 17, 2008



Light the Night Heart Walk, Gainesville, FL, October 16, 2008; Hartley performing The National Anthem



The Blue Note @ The Ritz Historical Inn, Ocala, FL, September 20, 2008



Fanfares & Fireworks - Gainesville Independence Day Eve Celebration, July 2008

National Black Music Month, Bo Diddley Downtown Square, Gainesville, FL, June 2008

JFest, June 2008

Beautiful Barbados

Hartley Leacock & Billy Rogers ~ Performed Live at the Green Plantains Restaurant, June - August, 2008! Smooth Jazz with a Latin Twist!!!

Private Christmas Party ~ MTs Chop House, Gainesville, FL, Dec '07
Jazz Fest 2007, Gainesville, FL,
Big Brothers Big Sisters Fund Raiser w/The Drifters, May 2007.

Jazz Fest ~ Winter Park, Florida, 2007
Influences: Cotton Club Fundraiser @ The Harn Museum, May 2007
Sounds Like: First Annual "All White Ball," Rustic Manor, Jonesville, FL. February 16, 2008.

Martin Luther King Event, Shands Hospital, January 2008

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Viva! Bayou Bash! ~ Performance Review

Hartley, I want to say thank you for your wonderful performance at Viva.  Please let all of the band members know how much the performance was appreciated.We have had wonderful feedback from the atten...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Town of Tioga Arts Fair ~ Performance Review

Hey ya’ll, I’m Eval, poet, graduate, and now a fan of yours. I met Hartley before at an open mic and at the Star Pavilion and got to see you all perform again at Starbucks for the art fes...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:41:00 GMT

Check out this event: Westside Fine Art Fair

Hosted By: Hartley & The Collective Format Band When: Friday Feb 29, 2008 at 7:30 PMWhere: Town of TiogaJonesville, Florida|10 32607United StatesDescription:Hartley & The Collective Format Band Click...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:37:00 GMT

Performance Review

Hi Hartley,   I would like to thank you and your group for making Saturday at the festival come alive with your music and wonderful singer.   Many people complimented your group and hoped we...
Posted by on Mon, 21 May 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Check out a video of us

Hey everyone , we are just now catching up with technology. If you go to the pics and video section you can see a videoof us performing at one of the Macy's christmas parties that we do each year. Hop...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:44:00 GMT