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Bryant Wilson
Drummer
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Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
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Bryant specializes in all genres of music; He has had the opportunity to play with Chico DeBarge, R&B Diva Monifah, Scola Dinero ,Harold Melvin & the blue notes & many more. Book for all your drumming needs.Im currently available for all tours and spot dates .... (more)
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Moriah Feiner Trenk
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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I work as full-time Company Pianist at Philadelphia Ballet Ballet. I have performed as a soloist and with ensembles at venues including Carnegie Hall, and Steinway Hall, among others. For more information about me, please check my website at www.moriahtrenk.com... (more)
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Richard Lipinski
Saxophonist
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Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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I am a recent college graduate from the University of Pittsburgh (May 2022) with extensive saxophone performance experience as both a solo musician and part of a larger ensemble. I have performed for audiences of up to 500 in various professional settings.... (more)
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Edward Lee
Bass Guitarist
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Based in: Cary, North Carolina
Based in: Cary, North Carolina
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Performance and session work on electric bass. Former bassist for the Pride of the Mountains marching band. Church bassist for a year. B.M. from Western Carolina University.... (more)
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Soul Monster
Multi-Instrumentalist
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Based in: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Based in: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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From: $250
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I play all brass instruments, as well as Alto, Tenor, and Bari sax. I also sing jazz standards like Fly Me To The Moon and My Funny Valentine... (more)
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Kauvaka and The Drums of Polynesia
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii
Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Currently performing on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Seabourn, Celebrity and Holland Cruise Lines 2022 - present. We are a family Polynesian show with over 40 years of experience. Hula, Fire Knife and Tahitian dancers and musicians based in Honolulu, HI.... (more)
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Dave Currier
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Asheville, North Carolina
Based in: Asheville, North Carolina
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From: $100
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Solo pianist entertainer. Play from piano bar style to instrumental, Hotels and Fine Dining venues, oldies and tribute sets. ... (more)
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Tom Davis
One Man Band
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Tampa, Florida
Based in: Tampa, Florida
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From: $600
From: $600
Unique, interactive, in demand entertainer. Guitar / Vocals /Tracks based single act based in Central FL and Eastern PA. Oldies, classic, country, and beachy music. Regularly entertaining at the Gulf Beaches of Tampa Bay (and throughout eastern PA in summer).... (more)
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Jay
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Based in: Clearwater, Florida
Based in: Clearwater, Florida
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Elijah Travis
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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Versatile saxophonist and doubler with experience playing in all genres around the United States. Excellent improviser with stage presence. Able to lead. ... (more)
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Kyle Reinke - Virtuoso Pianist
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Based in: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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I have been performing as a professional, solo pianist since I was 9 years old and have now been entertaining audiences for over 25 years! I play all genres: Classical, Jazz, Show-tunes, Soundtracks, and Pop Songs from all eras. I also play by ear and take requests.
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Michael Yelverton
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Greensboro, North Carolina
Based in: Greensboro, North Carolina
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Hello my name is Michael Yelverton and I am a music producer who plays 10 instruments! I am certified in music and always looking for an opportunity to advance in the world as a musician!... (more)
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Tyler Smith
Saxophonist
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Based in: Tea, South Dakota
Based in: Tea, South Dakota
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Timo Gutierrez steel drum / vocalist
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Based in: San Jose, California
Based in: San Jose, California
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Timo plays the steel drum and also sings. He goes far beyond the island norm touching on many genres of music from classics to more recent while mixing in the rhythms of the Caribbean ... (more)
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KJ
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Maryland
Based in: Maryland
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Expanding my knowledge, network and service in the music industry, to be a part of the constant evolution in an environment that provides opportunity and career growth.... (more)
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Analina Devora
Drummer
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Based in: San Antonio, Texas
Based in: San Antonio, Texas
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I am a professional drummer from San Antonio, Texas. Since the age of 15, I have been gigging with numerous professional bands and theme parks around Texas. I studied music at St. Mary’s University and received my BA in drum set performance in May 2020. ... (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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