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Jay Bur
Solo Guitarist
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Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
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From: $250
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Superb guitarist with exciting stage presence. Dependable and easy to work with. Will get your guests excited and up cheering for more.... (more)
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The Lady J Huston Show
Trumpeter
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Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
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From: $1500
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THE LADY J HUSTON SHOW is an electrifying blend of Las Vegas pizzazz with the sass of St. Louis Blues, Classic Soul & Jazz. The musicians also showcase their talents providing an array of foot-tapping fun that audiences love.
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Beau Shelby
Solo Guitarist
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Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
Based in: St. Louis, Missouri
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Beau Shelby is a professional guitarist , songwriter , producer in business since 1977... (more)
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Harpist - Maria Duhova Trevor
Harpist
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Based in: Missouri
Based in: Missouri
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Maria specializes in creating an enchanting atmosphere for wedding ceremonies, corporate events as well as public and private concert performances. She offers comprehensive variety of repertoire ranging from Classical through Pop, Celtic, Musical and Movie scores.... (more)
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David Eugene
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Branson, Missouri
Based in: Branson, Missouri
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I've had the honor of taking my show around the world on several top-name cruise lines. In my shows, I feature music from piano entertainers that have helped shape my journey. I also include several amazing instrumentals, and some humor along the way. ... (more)
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Kenneth Stone Mr Sax
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Raytown, Missouri
Based in: Raytown, Missouri
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Your Sax Serenade is waiting for you.
Kenneth Stone is a celebrated saxophonist with an ability to captivate you with a funky soulful style of r&b, classic old school and smooth Jazz. Kenneth performs for wedding receptions, private functions and fundraising events. ... (more)
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Benjamin Baker
Saxophonist
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Based in: Kansas City, Missouri
Based in: Kansas City, Missouri
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From: $300
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Saxophonist, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Producer available to write and perform in any setting. 7+ years experience as a session musician, concert composer, creative producer, and mixing engineer.... (more)
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Brooksley Bishop Violinist
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Costa Mesa, California
Based in: Costa Mesa, California
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From: $300
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Brooksley is a destination weddings+events+proposals violinist based in CA, NH, and VA! ... (more)
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Poeticmoor
Violinist
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
(9 Reviews)
From: $450
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Professional electric and acoustic violinist specializing in weddings, proposals, private events, and corporate functions. Offering soulful performances across classical, R&B, pop, and cinematic styles with full sound setup and looping options.... (more)
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Alejandro Rowinsky
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Hollywood, Florida
Based in: Hollywood, Florida
(5 Reviews)
From: $300
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Alejandro Rowinsky performs a unique variety of traditional and popular music from around the world, incorporating a fusion of Flamenco, Classical, Latin, World rhythms and electronics. Versatile performance repertoire spans over years of music.
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Marion DuBose
Electric Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
(5 Reviews)
From: $300
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One-man band as an Electric Violinist.
I play all genres of music and ALL events, including birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, gatherings, festivals, shows, dinners, studio recordings, etc.
Blinding Lights, Como La Flor, Purple Rain and more!... (more)
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Daniel Pappas
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $1000
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I am an accredited international touring pianist with over 20 years experience performing in North America, Europe and Asia; a stylish five-star performer with a charming personality. My goal is to add a touch of elegance and class wherever I perform.... (more)
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Brian smith
Drummer
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Based in: San Bruno, California
Based in: San Bruno, California
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From: $150
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I am a drummer that plays a wide variety of music ranging from rock, pop, jazz, reggae, funk, RnB, hip-hop, and Scottish/Irish. I’ve played all over the United States and Canada, as well as France and Scotland ... (more)
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Kyle Allen Kersey
Bass Guitarist
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Based in: Dallas, Texas
Based in: Dallas, Texas
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Berklee College and University of North Texas (minor in music). Proficient sight-reader and improviser. 15 years professional experience (Cruise/wedding/party) in multiple genres. Proficient at 4/5 string/fretless. Backing vox. Vintage Guitars/DR strings endorser. ... (more)
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Jimmy Dale Richardson
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Based in: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(5 Reviews)
From: $1500
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Jimmy Dale Richardson is an award-winning roots music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a powerful vocal range for various genres. He has recently booked as a headliner for vintage music festivals in Italy, Spain, and the UK.... (more)
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Help Mom Retire
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Dayton, Ohio
Based in: Dayton, Ohio
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From: $500
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Help Mom Retire, the moniker of Kyle Marler, is a singer-guitarist based in Ohio. Marler worked for Carnival Cruise Lines from 2018-2020, writes original music, performs dozens of covers and has narrated several audiobooks and many other voice over projects.
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Beau’s guitar says, expresses, and defines things that no lyrics could ever come close to defining. And that’s one of the greatest things about Blues and Jazz. You could take two different Jazz guitarists and have them play the same song, but they will both end up completely different sounding. That’s what happens when you impart all your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and dreams into your guitar.
Beau Shelby doesn’t use his guitar to just make melodies or music. His guitar has a voice – a beautiful voice – that only Beau can coax out of it. Beau Shelby is a master of his instrument. And when I say master, I don’t just mean he’s really good. I mean he is the master.
Or perhaps prodigy is a better description? It’s not often you find a guy who’s had but one (1) teacher/instructor in his entire lifetime and ends up even half as good as Beau Shelby. That’s just simply not natural. I don’t know whether he found music or music found him, ...but it’s obvious that the two were bound to meet eventually.
There is a massive difference between most of today’s music and Jazz/Blues. Personally, I love me some Rock music, but those musicians aren’t masters of their instruments like Beau Shelby is (there are a few, rare exceptions). Most Rock musicians play power cords. They play loud and distorted, so precision isn’t nearly as important. Beau Shelby’s music is precise. It is calculated. It is fundamentally and structurally brilliant.
But even in all that structure and discipline, he finds a way to let creativity and beauty shine in his music. He creates and plays, with seemingly so little effort, insanely intricate riffs that I can only pull off on my very best days with my air-guitar. As if the Jazz gods speak through his guitar to anyone willing to listen. You should be listening.
And while his guitar playing is certainly the show-stopper for me, it would be criminal not to mention his silky-smooth vocals. He just has the voice – as if by destiny. Beau is the total package.
A lot is made about the history of St. Louis and their Blues. And who can blame them? St. Louis IS Blues. Why else do you think we’d name our hockey team after it (even if the players and owners are a bunch of greedy d-bags… I digress. Not the time or place.)? What’s a shame is that people tend to forget the Blues and Jazz hasn’t disappeared from St. Louis.
While the city has a rich history that certainly is deserving of being recognized, we mustn’t overlook the fact that new Blues and Jazz is constantly springing up in this great city. Of course it doesn’t help that Blues is also being mixed with other genres (i.e. Hip Hop, Punk, some kind of crazy Electro stuff and, *gulp* yes, even Rock to a certain extent) which is distorting, diluting, and frankly, destroying what is quite possibly one of the more expressive forms of music out there.
And unfortunately, MarsBands isn’t doing the scene any favors. Admittedly, our area of expertise isn’t in the Blues or Jazz genres, but we should still be doing more to promote our hometown. And we will. In fact, there’s a good chance that to kick things off we will dedicate an entire week to St. Louis Blues and Jazz greats in the not too distant future.
Beau Shelby is a brilliant musician as well as a brilliant author with quite a lot of great and insightful things to say. MarsBands recommends you check out Beau Shelby’s blog. Oh ya, he also owns and operates his own label as well, TriportMedia, which is another reason we like him so much.
My favorite songs from Mr. Shelby, which you are free to listen to and enjoy below, were Tore Up, Mama’s World, and Ready? …Confetti!!! I strongly encourage, nay, implore, that you check out some of the silkiest smooth Jazz and Blues you’ll hear this side of the Mississippi.
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