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Jimilee Hall
Bass Guitarist
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Based in: Brighton, Michigan
Based in: Brighton, Michigan
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From: $300
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I have been a Musician/Singer/Songwriter for nearly 40 years.
I lived in Los Angeles from 1983-1989 where I toured the west coast.
I have played literally every genre of music out there including Rock, Country, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, etc.
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TonyG Copeland
Electric Guitarist
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Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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From: $5000
From: $5000
I'm a Singer/Guitarist who does cover, original music, and a Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Tribute Act. I also perform several styles of music to include Blues, R&B and Smooth Jazz. I have over 10 years of experience... (more)
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Bubba Westly
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Brenham, Texas
Based in: Brenham, Texas
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From: $1500
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Jaron Yancey
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Based in: San Diego, California
Based in: San Diego, California
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From: $200
From: $200
I have been a preforming singer/songwriter for over a decade, playing over 300 sets a year.... (more)
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Bar Daniel
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $35
From: $35
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Hi! I'm Bar, A performing artist based in LA, California.
I'm a singer, Dancer, and actor, experienced in teaching voice and acting lessons.
very excited to work with you!
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Audley Reid
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $450
From: $450
Solo saxophonist with professional quality backing tracks for your private events. Songs from the Great American Song Book to Current dance music.... (more)
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Tyler James
Drummer
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Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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From: $100
From: $100
Drummers are the heartbeat of any band. The explosion in the chest and the sway of the hips just comes with the passion. I’m here to keep the heart beating.
• 12 years of trained experience
• versatile in many genres
• efficient in sight-reading and improve
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Violnist at Heart
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Hoboken, New Jersey
Based in: Hoboken, New Jersey
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From: $50
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Performing violin solos and duos on demand. Teach violin students of all levels. Play ambient piano music.... (more)
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LiveSaX
Saxophonist
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $5000
From: $5000
As a professional saxophone player with over 25 years of experience, I offer top-notch performances for various events and recording sessions. My versatile playing style covers a wide range of genres.... (more)
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Jessey Adams
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Lansing, Michigan
Based in: Lansing, Michigan
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From: $250
From: $250
Jessey Adams is a young singer and songwriter showcasing a powerful combination sound of outlaw and traditional style country music. Embodying the spirit of a vagabond, her music has taken her across the country to perform. She can be booked for a variety of events.... (more)
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RAYBAR1MB
One Man Band
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Based in: Durham, North Carolina
Based in: Durham, North Carolina
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From: $1500
From: $1500
RAYBAR1MB provides easy listening song favorites for Wedding Dining, or most any Classic Dining Event.... (more)
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Shane Scarazzini & EightFingers
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Newburgh, New York
Based in: Newburgh, New York
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From: $400
From: $400
We are a fresh, four-piece outfit carrying the sound of "Cosmic Americana" - country with bell bottoms on! With a diverse catalog of cover material spanning country, rock, blues, and beyond, and an ever expanding catalog of original music to suit any venue and crowd.... (more)
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Francisco Paz
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
(2 Reviews)
From: $450
From: $450
The venues I have worked at are the Caribe Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz as a solo performer.
Sony Recording artist (2 albums)
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Ignatius Hines
Saxophonist
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Based in: Stockbridge, Georgia
Based in: Stockbridge, Georgia
(1 Review)
From: $150
From: $150
There are a TON of quality saxophonists in Atlanta - I am one of them! I pride myself in maintaining a song repertoire that encompasses many favorites of yesteryear and today in Jazz, Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, Soul, Easy Listening, and Dance genres. ... (more)
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Jonathan Baptiste
Double Bassist
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Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
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From: $500
From: $500
I am a bassist that is proficient in both upright and electric bass. I am proficient in Jazz, Classical, Gospel, R&B, as well as pop/Top 40.... (more)
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Tiphanie Doucet
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $400
From: $400
Bonjour! I am an actress, singer songwriter, and I play the electric harp, guitar and piano. I provide classy, lounge and acoustic music, singing with my harp, my guitar or the piano. I live between the USA, and Europe. I have a US work visa and I am French.
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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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