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Kiran Nair
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Santa Clara, California
Based in: Santa Clara, California
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From: $35
From: $35
9 years of saxophone experience additional experience in flute, clarinet, euphonium, and trombone ... (more)
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David Harper
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Cadiz, Kentucky
Based in: Cadiz, Kentucky
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From: $3171
From: $3171
David Harper has performed for kings in far away lands. He was awarded Downbeat Classical Saxophonist of the Year, 2008 and has received honors in, Italy, Singapore, and the United States for his performances.... (more)
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Jens Saxophone
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $100
From: $100
I am Jens a sax player and producer originally from Denmark now living in LA. I started playing at the age of 4 and graduated from The Conservatory in Copenhagen Denmark and The New School in New York. I play all styles and genres and loves to play events and concerts. ... (more)
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Lonnie Hawkins
Saxophonist
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Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $750
From: $750
I, Lonnie Hawkins, have provided over 20 plus years of entertainment in the Las Vegas Valley and beyond. While playing Tenor, Alto or Soprano Sax solo or with my band, I assure you will not be disappointed. Genres include Smooth Jazz, R&B, Pop, Top 40 Dance , ect. ... (more)
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Ingang Han
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
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From: $300
From: $300
Ingang Han is an award-winning violinist hailing from South Korea. He’s notable for his precise performance style, electrifying stage presence and innate ability to blend the classic sensibility of chamber music to the grandiose atmosphere of orchestral. His enchanting ... (more)
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José Gabriel Fonseca
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Irving, Texas
Based in: Irving, Texas
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From: $40000
From: $40000
This musical format of violin and voice offers Anglo and Hispanic audiences a varied and elegant repertoire, including styles such as jazz, classical music, pop, boleros, tangos, ballads, bossa novas, among others. In addition, it is open to interpret certain music that... (more)
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Marc Rose
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $350
From: $350
With my commensurate experience as both a professional violinist and violist having performed and taught all over the country, I know that I am more than qualified for any performing position. ... (more)
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Nerea The Fiddler
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
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From: $200
From: $200
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Fiddler, Violinist & Stepdancer. Numerous shows:
1. Celtic Fiddler & Stepdancer. Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and Breton music & dance (Solo, Duet, or Band with singer)
2. Wedding Violinist
3. Christmas Violinist
4. Background Violinist (Covers & Romantic Music). ... (more)
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Crossover violinist from classic to top 40 covers
Electric Violinist
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Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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From: $300
From: $300
Versatile violinist with more that 20 years of professional experience with acoustic and electric violin, who crossover styles from classic to top 40 covers, she has been in stage with artist as JLo, Il Volo, Il Divo, Andrea Boccelli, Placido Domingo, The Who, Etc... (more)
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Niedia Washington
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Charlottesville, Virginia
Based in: Charlottesville, Virginia
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From: $50
From: $50
Violinist and violist. I've played violin since 6th grade then switched to viola in 11th grade. I got into VCUArts with 8 months of playing viola. I play old sheet music and new sheet music on the weekends. If you have preferences, I can play them. ... (more)
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Hio Lam Leng
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
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From: $500
From: $500
Iam a violinist with a master degree of music performance, and I have ample experience performing acrosss Maryland and Virginia as a soloist, wedding musician, orchestral musician and chamber musician. ... (more)
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Monty Bloom
Electric Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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From: $350
From: $350
Classical and Electric violinist for events. Can play alongside a DJ, or self contained with tracks. Also have duos, trios and quartets available! I can also DJ your event (I often do both for the same event). I also have my own lighting/production equipment available.... (more)
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Rick Nolting
Double Bassist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Rockford, Illinois
Based in: Rockford, Illinois
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From: $100
From: $100
Electric/double bassist. Newly retired from teaching (music teacher for 25 years). I have both a Bachelors and Masters degrees in music. I am a good sight reader, and have experience with orchestras, rock bands, jazz, pop, and have played and conducted many musicals.... (more)
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Enrique Sastre' Jr.
Electric Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Cahokia, Illinois
Based in: Cahokia, Illinois
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From: $1200
From: $1200
We play jazz standards, contemporay jazz, smooth jazz, and music for the soul!... (more)
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JJ Beauvais
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Based in: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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From: $500
From: $500
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ORIGINALS!!!
Singer Guitarist | Pianist | One man band
Original Music
Genuine Melodies... (more)
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Gaither A. Rosser
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Waimea, Hawaii
Based in: Waimea, Hawaii
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From: $200
From: $200
Gaither also known as "G" has been performing Guitar and Vocals since the age of 5. 7 years as a Solo Guitarist/Vocalist/Entertainer with Holland America Cruise Lines. 1,800+ song lists. A true professional Entertainer. Currently performing weekly on Kauai.... (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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