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Adena Sampson
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $500
From: $500
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Whether it's background music or lively interactive fun, Adena's got you covered! She has over 200 recognizable cover songs ranging from yesterday to today, in many genres such as rock/blues/country/pop etc... very versatile and takes requests. ... (more)
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Christopher Laughlin
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Northbrook, Illinois
Based in: Northbrook, Illinois
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Rod DeGeorge
Electric Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Bend, Oregon
Based in: Bend, Oregon
(1 Review)
From: $500
From: $500
I do a solo show of Classic Rock Covers, a solo show of instrumental music, plus I have a Tribute Band called Guitar Gods Review. The Guitar Gods Review features the music of Clapton, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Van Halen plus many more.
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Aidan Moore
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: San Francisco, California
Based in: San Francisco, California
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From: $300
From: $300
Over 10 years as an international act, working with clients including SilverSea Luxury Cruises, New York Times, Ritz Carlton, Hard Rock Cafe and many others, both at sea and on land. I have also performed at weddings and events all across the world.... (more)
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Reginald James (NBMJ)
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Alexandria, Virginia
Based in: Alexandria, Virginia
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From: $500
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Self-taught drummer/Percussionist Highly motivated musician with a comprehensive background in music composition and arranging with more than 6 years experience as a drummer. An enthusiastic team player who accepts coaching graciously and quickly incorporates feedback... (more)
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Sam
Drummer
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Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $150
From: $150
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A 2013 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a bachelor's degree in drum set performance, Sam Ward is one of the more versatile and skilled drummers on the scene. Sam is extremely mature as a relatively young gun, and is known for his unique vibe... (more)
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Lyrika Holmes
Harpist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Athens, Georgia
Based in: Athens, Georgia
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From: $67500
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Lyrika Holmes is a internationally known harpist, singer, songwriter and actress. She performs everything from pop to hip hop in her genre melding performances!... (more)
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John Roberts
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
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From: $350
From: $350
Braxton Nicholas
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
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From: $500
From: $500
Hey there! I'm a saxophonist based out of Nashville with years of live music and studio recording experience. 2013 graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Music Performance, I've done 3 ship contracts with the BB King All Star Band, and played countless gigs!... (more)
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KADRAE
Bass Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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I a solo artist, vocalist, musician, songwriter, arranger and producer. However, I also have a band called THE SOUTHERN NEW SOUND SYSTEM available for events and weddings. My main instruments are bass guitar and rhythm/lead guitar. I also dabble on keys and drums. ... (more)
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Alexander Krahe
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: new orleans, Louisiana
Based in: new orleans, Louisiana
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From: $3350
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i am a solo guitarist /vocalist i play acoustic guitar , electric guitar i have over 700 songs in my song list in every music style. i have over 15 years experience on ships i can do jazz / lounge , country , blues and classic rock , 90's , t 40 , etc. ... (more)
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GARY PICKUS
One Man Band
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Huntington Beach, California
Based in: Huntington Beach, California
(1 Review)
From: $275
From: $275
Full-on piano bar entertainer (all-request shows) as dueling pianist-vocalist since 2000 and solo pianist-vocalist for three decades. 400+ venues, 10 cruise contracts, hotels, pubs, events.
Background music, originals (1000 at BMI), musical director, band member, MC
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Dave Cornwall, Cocktail Jazz Piano
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Based in: Langhorne, Pennsylvania
(1 Review)
From: $175
From: $175
Cocktail Jazz Piano - Jazz Standards, Show Tunes, Music of the 60s, 70, 80s, 90s and now.... (more)
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Natalie Brice
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
(1 Review)
From: $300
From: $300
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Hi, I'm Natalie! I am a composer, pianist, songwriter, and teaching artist based in LA. I'm available to play piano/keyboard in bands or at events, create music for you, arrange sheet music, write a song, and/or teach. ... (more)
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Adam Rogers
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Memphis, Tennessee
Based in: Memphis, Tennessee
(3 Reviews)
I am a man of many talents, but one of my passions life is playing the saxophone. This craft that I’ve taken up for some time now has began to transcend as something so much greater. ... (more)
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Colby Dean
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Missoula, Montana
Based in: Missoula, Montana
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From: $500
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Singing popular tunes, Colby Dean hits all age groups with his expansive repertoire of 450+ songs. He can play guest requests and perform nightly themes, for example: Country Classics, Sailaway Songs, Flash Through the Decades, Christmas and more. ... (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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