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Paul James Bannerman
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
From: $300
PRINCESS CRUISES: 1999 - 2001 and 2017 - PRESENT
• Completed 20 contracts on 15 ships;
• 2,184 performances (22 production shows & backing 240 guest entertainers);
• Nominated ‘Employee of the Month’ twice
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: 2001 - 2017
• Performed 5,219 shows worldwide... (more)
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Alan Lee Wilson
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Portland, Maine
Based in: Portland, Maine
5.0 (4 reviews)
From: $350
From: $350
New England Conservatory trained Classical Guitarist with over 55 years of playing experience. I also sing. I play everything from Bach to Rock. I am on another websight that finds me gigs where I am a top performer throughout New England. I am The top Classical Gui.... (more)
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Bob Ma - Solo Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Beaverton, Oregon
Based in: Beaverton, Oregon
From: $150
Bob is an acoustic guitarist who plays many different styles on one single guitar.... (more)
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Shane Scarazzini & EightFingers
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Newburgh, New York
Based in: Newburgh, New York
5.0 (1 review)
From: $400
From: $400
2 bookings
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
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: $450
From: $450
1 booking
The venues I have worked at are the Caribe Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz as a solo performer.
Sony Recording artist (2 albums)
Member of "Los Tres Pianistas"... (more)
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Jonathan Baptiste
Double Bassist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
Based in: Jacksonville, Florida
5.0 (1 review)
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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Orchid Violin
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
5.0 (1 review)
From: $1000
From: $1000
Orchid is an multi faceted violinist based in Los Angeles, CA known for her eclectic performances that blend classical, Middle Eastern, hip hop and more. She has traveled across countries, collaborating with renowned artists and performing all over the world.... (more)
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JOSEPH ROCA
Trombonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: West Miami, Florida
Based in: West Miami, Florida
Gigging musician in the Miami area looking to expand work into sea lines and cruises ... (more)
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Savanga, the four note wonder
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Nashwauk, Minnesota
Based in: Nashwauk, Minnesota
I can learn most pop songs by ear.
I have a large number of memorized tunes( classical and modern)
I improvise off of notes given by the audience( named or hummed). ... (more)
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Nathan Mann
Bagpiper
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Nathan Mann is a highly experienced Bagpiper who has played hundreds of gigs all around the United States. Based in Atlanta, he is available to perform at Weddings, Parties, Corporate events & more.... (more)
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Bob Crail
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Santa Monica, California
Based in: Santa Monica, California
Let Saxsongs add the beauty of saxophone music to your special event.... (more)
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Diane Yang
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Chicago based violinist Diane Yang has frequently played solo concerts, duos/quartets for weddings, receptions, dinners, and party events. Yang holds a Bachelor's of Music degree from the University of Michigan and is finishing her Master's at Northwestern University.... (more)
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Shirley Dominguez International Harpist Headliner Entertainer
Harpist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
Shirley Dominguez is not a performance but an experience. Her show features the Electro Harp in a repertoire that ranges from classic rock to Latin jazz, classical Flamenco to her own original compositions.
A one of the kind Show!... (more)
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Reinhold Schwarzwald
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Internationally acclaimed Saxophonist / Vocalist. 'Sunset' was a Top 30 Hit on America's Music Charts (Mediabase 'USA Today'). Cover Feature of 'Saxophone Today' Magazine. Performed at international festivals / concert stages and opened for Ray Charles.
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Crossover violinist from classic to top 40 covers
Electric Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
From: $300
1 booking
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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Gaither A. Rosser
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Waimea, Hawaii
Based in: Waimea, Hawaii
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’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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