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Zachary Miller
Saxophonist
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Based in: St. Paul, Minnesota
Based in: St. Paul, Minnesota
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I am currently a musician at Valley Fair in Minnesota. I graduated from University of Minnesota - School of Music where I was the lead alto player jazz program for 3 semesters and have a lot of expirience on tenor, alto, and bari sax. I can solo in any style.
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Ian Hoffman
Trumpeter
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Based in: Goodyear, Arizona
Based in: Goodyear, Arizona
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From: $200
From: $200
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I am an experienced trumpet player hailing from sunny Phoenix, AZ. I've been playing trumpet for over a decade and have experience playing many different styles and genres! If you need sizzlin' high notes, I'm your guy!... (more)
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Thumper & Generation One
One Man Band
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $500
From: $500
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I am a Multi instrumental Award winning International recording artist and founder of JADA. (Jazz Against Domestic Abuse) and creator of "Our Stars of 2morrow". I am a solo jazz musician with original and cover music backing on CD.... (more)
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Kaleb Luckett
Drummer
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Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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From: $400
From: $400
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Accomplishments-Grammy Nomination for Tye Tribbett’s “All Things New” album
Touring with Tye Tribbett
I worked with Rodney“Darkchild”Jerkins on the song “Don’t Cry For Me”for the film “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
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Solo sax and flute instrumentalist
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Richmond, Texas
Based in: Richmond, Texas
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From: $400
From: $400
Solo sax and flute instrumentalist with backing tracks. Music for all occasions.
Wedding, Anniversary, Company Function, Birthday, Concert.
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Chaz & Co.- Multi-Instrumentalist/Soloist.
One Man Band
Available in St. Louis
Based in: San Francisco, California
Based in: San Francisco, California
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Im a one man band , sax flute guitar keys & vocals over tracks
all self contained...with a wide range of musical styles from Gerstein to Gaga…. as well as classical, new age, jazz standard, smooth jazz, swing, big-band, R&B, rock, 50's, oldies, blues, Motown & dance… ... (more)
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Jeffrey Michaels
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Vocalist, multi instrumentalists entertainer.
Covering a wide variety of material from country, classic rock, current pop, and yesterday’s standards.... (more)
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Nacho
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
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- B.M. in Performance and Film Scoring - Full Scholarship - Berklee College of Music (3.9 gpa) - Boston, MA
- M.M. in Media Scoring and Production - Full Scholarship - University of Miami
- Performance: Classical, Jazz, Pop, World...
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Jaron Clark | ELECTRIFY YOUR EVENT!
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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ELECTRICFY YOUR EVENT!
Jaron Clark, the entertainer who electrifies your event with lively performances, dazzling lights, music that transcends, boundless energy and the ability to adapt and interact with any audience. Book with confidence, PLAN WITH EASE. ... (more)
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Neville's Quarter
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Carrboro, North Carolina
Based in: Carrboro, North Carolina
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We are an acoustic folk duo who performs mainly original music which is typical uplifting and fun. We also play a wide variety of cover tunes and can fill a 2 to 3 hour time slot with music. We perform mostly on guitar/fiddle but also play mandolin/piano. ... (more)
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Christina Williams Woodard Saxophonist
Saxophonist
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Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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From: $250
From: $250
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I am a Saxophonist with 38 years of experience and 25 years as a Music Educator.
I offer Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Bollywood, and Top 40 music.
Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet, or Full Band options are available.
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Strings-USA
Electric Violinist
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Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
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From: $300
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Professional Violinist (electric), composer, arranger. On stage for over 30 years, performing for all types of events, concerts, venues all over the world.... (more)
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Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Bismarck, North Dakota
Based in: Bismarck, North Dakota
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Professional concert pianist with 20 years of experience. Looking to work on a cruise ship worldwide. Classically trained musician. ... (more)
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Mudel Honore
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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From: $500
From: $500
Experienced live and studio keyboardist playing a large variety of genres sight reading and by ear.... (more)
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Sam Violin
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
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From: $350
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I play the violin for many events. I am a professional musician with the highest degree. ... (more)
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Dominic Stumpo
Bass Guitarist
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Based in: Denver, Pennsylvania
Based in: Denver, Pennsylvania
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Electric Bass player based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Arts in Audio/Music Production. Working consistently 2019-2022 playing in bands at theme parks in the US. I love to play Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Funk. ... (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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