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Help Mom Retire
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Dayton, Ohio
Based in: Dayton, Ohio
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Help Mom Retire, the moniker of Kyle Marler, is a singer-guitarist based in Ohio. Marler worked for Carnival Cruise Lines from 2018-2020, writes original music, performs dozens of covers and has narrated several audiobooks and many other voice over projects.
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JAN BRITTEN OWEN
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Hillsville, Virginia
Based in: Hillsville, Virginia
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From: $1000
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Singer/guitarist - solo or can front a house band - specializing in The Beatles and Brit rock. Has played The Cavern Club in Liverpool, Buenos Aires, and St. Petersberg hundreds of times, and is known as “El Maestro” for masterful solo guitar work and vocals. Duo avail.... (more)
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Matthew Gibson
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
(8 Reviews)
From: $500
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Singer/Songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina. Often compared to John Legend, his smooth vocals and soulful tunes filled with deep life lessons have moved thousands of people. As owner of MG Productions: DJ Services, Custom Songs, & Live Music also available! ... (more)
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Mandy Romao
Drummer
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Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
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From: $800
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Romao & The Sound Of Drums is a full-blown one-man show with unstoppable energy and an image to match. Romao is a unique entertainer who plays percussion over DJ dance music in a sizzling interactive entertainment experience that will take your event 2 the next level!
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Richmond Punch International Violinist
Violinist
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Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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Richmond Punch is a violin virtuoso who delivers a riveting, dynamic, explosive, and powerful performance! Richmond graduated from the top-rated Arts Magnet High School and holds a Bachelor degree from The Juilliard School and Master degree from Yale University... (more)
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Brooksley Bishop Violinist
Violinist
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Based in: Costa Mesa, California
Based in: Costa Mesa, California
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Brooksley is an award winning violinist performing nationally & internationally! She has an extensive list of songs ranging from Top 40s to R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Motown, 50s era to current, Movie/TV/Broadway/Disney soundtracks, Classical, Country, Spanish, & French!... (more)
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DJ/Guitarist/Bagpiper- Michael Lancaster
Solo Guitarist
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Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
(14 Reviews)
From: $250
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Bagpiper, Guitarist and DJ for all occasions. Based in Denver Colorado and serving Colorado and all surrounding areas.... (more)
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Reginald Ellison
Saxophonist
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Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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Saxophonist Reginald Ellison, has contributed to many noteworthy events in his 8+ years in the live music industry. He’s amassed a resume that includes playing for US Presidents, NFL & NBA teams, Porsche, Audi, Lexus, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, 300+ weddings, and much more.... (more)
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John Austin Clark
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Louisville, Kentucky
Based in: Louisville, Kentucky
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Cabaret pianist/vocalist John Austin Clark hails from Bourbon Country Louisville, Kentucky where he is a local favorite singer/piano entertainer performing local festivals and full theatrical productions–all replete with his hilarious candor at the piano.... (more)
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Ashlei Peoples
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Manassas, Virginia
Based in: Manassas, Virginia
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From: $200
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Hi! My name is Ashlei Peoples, and I am an experienced pianist, keyboardist, singer, and music director. I can sing and play all genres of music such as Pop, R & B, jazz, gospel, and many more! I am a very strong sight reader, but I also can play effortlessly by ear!... (more)
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Edwin Sepulveda
Saxophonist
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Based in: Fort Myers, Florida
Based in: Fort Myers, Florida
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Edwin is a well-seasoned saxophonist who has played in over 40 countries, played for presidents all over the world, played in numerous weddings, various events, played in large worship services and worship teams, crusades globally, and has over 45 years of experience. ... (more)
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Andrew Daniel Cates
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii
Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Andrew, who writes, sings and performs songs with sappy romanticism, fiery passion and lyrical flow, will take you on a journey into your heart and soul to feel every note and every word stoking emotion as though it was written just for you. Feel the Love!... (more)
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Chris Lozano band
Wedding Musician
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Based in: Temecula, California
Based in: Temecula, California
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The Chris Lozano band crafts a harmonious blend of soulful country tones and electrifying rock rhythms, showcasing their musical versatility and delivering an engaging, genre-defying performance!... (more)
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Cheryl
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: West Miami, Florida
Based in: West Miami, Florida
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Vocalist in party band - NCL ship POA: Feb 2024 - May 2024
Singing Guitarist - NCL ship POA - Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
Soloist/ Singing Guitarist - Various Country Clubs and Venues, Miami FL - 2022 to 2023
Backing Vocalist in band, Zurich, CH - Jan 2012 - Dec 2020... (more)
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Bobby5.live
Multi-Instrumentalist
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Based in: Deerfield Beach, Florida
Based in: Deerfield Beach, Florida
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Nashville songwriter and recording artist. Voted one of the best live one-man-bands in the U.S.A. covering over 1000 songs with no backing tracks and writer of more than 300 original songs. Guitar, Vocals, STEEL DRUMS, harmonica and percussion all played live. ... (more)
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SHADDOW
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Based in: Arlington, Texas
Based in: Arlington, Texas
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SHADDOW carries several artistic abilities - playing saxophone, writing music and lyrics, singing, and performing. To his credit, SHADDOW’s activities and experience is quite impressive. He is a Veteran of the US Army, US Army Band. Also played in S. Korea & Japan... (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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