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Zachariah Garn
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Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
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15 years playing drums in local and touring bands. Living and playing in New Orleans. BA in Music from UC Berkeley. ... (more)
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Tomina Parvanova Lyden
Harpist
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Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $600
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Tomina provides music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions and various special occasions worldwide. With wide repertoire - from classical to popular music, she adds touch of elegance to any event. ... (more)
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Jimmy James Haynes (Merican Jim)
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Based in: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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James Haynes tours the US performing at premier venues and festivals. James' original song have been used the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival promotional advertising for Kasa Fox 2, and Q13. ALso co wrote alt rock” volumes for Allen Ett Music group ... (more)
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Rocky Peter
Wedding Musician
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $3500
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I am American IDOL Finalist. Very seasoned entertainer, singer/songwriter, Top . I am a Pop, Soul, Folk, singer/songwriter, top 40 cover songs artist. I play guitar, piano, and other instruments. I am the lead singer, choir, and band in real time! LIVE!!... (more)
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Xavier D
Electric Guitarist
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Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
(1 Review)
From: $3000
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I've been performing live music from various genres as a rhythm/lead guitarist in bands for over 20 years at diverse venues. I'm currently working as a solo and showband guitarist on board a cruise ship and looking to secure my next contract. I have all the documents.... (more)
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Drummer
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Based in: Tampa, Florida
Based in: Tampa, Florida
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I am available to play drums fro festivals, private events, out of state events, touring (etc.) ... (more)
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Claudia Sanchez
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Emery Mesich
Saxophonist
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Based in: Sacramento, California
Based in: Sacramento, California
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I am a saxophonist who is adept at playing solo, along to backing tracks, or with a small group or big band. I am fluent on all the saxophones from baritone to soprano as well as flute and clarinet and I am proficient in jazz, funk, reggae, R&B and Soul stylings. ... (more)
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Sunni McAllister
Saxophonist
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Based in: Buena Vista, Georgia
Based in: Buena Vista, Georgia
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Solo female saxophonist. Plays to background tracks but can also play with a band. ... (more)
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Elizabe Basoff-Darskaia
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Performer in all genres, classically trained.
Performances ranging from private events, celebrations, weddings, receptions to chamber performances and concert hall performances.
Experience in playing in open air amphitheaters, cruise ship concert tours as well.... (more)
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Joey Troup
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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Classic Rock 60’s - 90’s
90’s alternative rock
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Daryll Dobson 5 String Jazz Violinist
Electric Violinist
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Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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Daryll Dobson is a Modern 5 String Jazz Violinist. Daryll performs original instrumental arrangements of the music of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Harold Melvin, B.B. King and all popular Jazz and R&B hits... (more)
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Wally B
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
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The piano bar with Wally B is high energy with a strong piano presence and interaction with the crowd but can be more subdued to provide more of a background setting. Stage shows include Phantom to Fats Domino & Ray Charles to Rachmaninoff & 50's Rock. ... (more)
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Jorgiaraine
Saxophonist
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Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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Studied music theory at Jacksonville State University. Have entertained in Atlanta and Surrounding areas.. North Carolina. Alabama.. Minneapolis Minnesota. Jazz.- John Coltrane.. R&B- Michael Jackson.. Whitney Houston..Bruno Mars..Kesha Cole. Blues..Gospel. .etc.... (more)
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Willem Jochems
Drummer
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Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
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I am a 20 year old drummer from Switzerland. I have been playing drums since the age of 3 and gigging since the age of 7. I currently study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. I am able to play in many different style of music.... (more)
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Piero Alessi
Drummer
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Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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World touring drummer and musician, Piero Alessi has collaborated with some of the best musicians in the world, and with his 10years+ experience in the field, he is offering the highest live performance experience for your events and guests.... (more)
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Beau Shelby - Electric Guitarist - St. Louis
Event Type: http://www.marsbands.com/2012/11
18th March 2017
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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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