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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
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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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Jeremy White
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Ruidoso, New Mexico
Based in: Ruidoso, New Mexico
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I have been playing the drums for 37 years. Professionally for about 25 years. I have live touring experience with signed artists. I also have studio experience and I’m a trained studio engineer, producer. I play guitar and bass also, but drums is my forte. ... (more)
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Tony Amicangelo
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Seattle, Washington
Based in: Seattle, Washington
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Experienced professional keyboardist/pianist who has years of experience in show band, pit orchestras, and cruise ship orchestras. Strong reader and excellent improv skills. Many years of experience in a solo setting, as well.... (more)
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Marquis Hare
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Jonesboro, Georgia
Based in: Jonesboro, Georgia
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I'm a Saxophonist that plays ALL genres. In doing so, I play from private events to large public size events as a soloist or band. I also teach music as well.... (more)
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Stella Vee
Electric Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
(3 Reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
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My name is Stella, I wield my electric and acoustic violins to create mesmerizing melodies in a myriad of styles.
From contemporary hits to pumping house beats, from elegant cocktail hour tunes to vibrant pop, rock,R&B ans Classical music.... (more)
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Kitty Sax
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
(1 Review)
From: $350
From: $350
Saxophonist, Jazz Vocalist, piano and vocal composition and performance. Perform solo, also with DJ's, and have charts to perform with a duo/trio/quartet/big band etc. Reader and improviser. Playing alto and tenor saxophones.... (more)
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Sanchez
Bass Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
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From: $200
From: $200
-Good Sight Reader both chord and notation.
- Experience playing styles such as Rock n’ Roll, Soul, Funk, Classic Rock, Pop, R&B, Motown, Salsa, Bolero, Bachata, Merengue and Latin jazz.
- Fluent English and Spanish.... (more)
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L.A.
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Starkville, Mississippi
Based in: Starkville, Mississippi
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From: $200
From: $200
My name is L.A. and I have been playing drums for over six years. I were part of the Jazz band in High School and in college. I have played many genres including Gospel, Latin, Jazz etc. I am endorsed by an drumstick company (Colllision Drumsticks). ... (more)
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Alex Pease
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
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From: $99
From: $99
I am a hard-hitting yet dynamic cross-genre, dynamic drummer. I have been professionally involved with various cover bands, studio artists as well as original acts. I am open to taking my talents on the road. ... (more)
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The Pack Drumline
Drummer
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Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
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From: $6500
From: $6500
The Pack Drumline is a high energy percussion ensemble known as one of the most electrifying , stunt defying groups in the world. As seen on Season 17 of America's Got Talent & Runner Ups on AGT 'Fantasy League ' this is one group that will leave you breathless. ... (more)
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Shelly Gartner: A Key Man in Music
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: White Plains, New York
Based in: White Plains, New York
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From: $350
From: $350
I am outstanding pianist and piano/vocalist. I can play standards as well as new songs. My playing either relaxes or gets people's heart beating.... (more)
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Benjamin Flanagan
Double Bassist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Portland, Maine
Based in: Portland, Maine
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From: $150
From: $150
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Bassist & keyboardist with 10 years of gigging & a BA in Jazz. Excellent ensemble player & sight reader, comfortable in any setting.
Past genres: R&B/funk, rock, worship, orchestral, chamber, trio/combo, big band, musical pits, etc.
Doubles: steel pan, accordion, drums... (more)
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Isaac Crosslen
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
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From: $2000
From: $2000
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• Performs on: Alto, Tenor, Soprano Saxophone, C-melody Saxophone, Flute, clarinet, oboe, piano,
• Compose/arrange music
• Sight Reading
• Minor Instrument Repair
• Teaching... (more)
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ArielViews
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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From: $500
From: $500
Recording artist ArielViews has performed in many venues and occasions throughout the world. His dynamic sound brings enjoyment to any audience regardless of the occasion or genre being played. ... (more)
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Akshay Chokshi
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Kissimmee, Florida
Based in: Kissimmee, Florida
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From: $400
From: $400
Over 30 years of professional experience playing woodwinds (saxophone, Flute, Clarinet) nin a variety of styles and musical settings. Excellent musical sight reading skills and enjoy playing in all situations from DJ's to Orchestras. However, I am not a one-man band.... (more)
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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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