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Aya
Violinist
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Based in: Palm Beach, Florida
Based in: Palm Beach, Florida
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From: $500
From: $500
Classically trained violinist with 20+ years of experience
Experienced in both classical and pop music
Perform on both acoustic and electric violins
Performed with Andrea Bocelli and The Who
DMA (PhD equivalent) in Violin Performance... (more)
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Adam Stackpole
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Tampa, Florida
Based in: Tampa, Florida
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Adam Stackpole is a live acoustic/loop artist/vocalist specializing in classic rock, reggae, soul, and tropical vibes to accompany any seaside atmosphere. He was the lead guitarist in the “Spring Awakening” musical in Los Angeles and has 30 years live experience. ... (more)
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Luggnutt
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $400
From: $400
Pianist/Vocalist covering a wide range of music vintage to present.... (more)
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Jenell Waters
Wedding Musician
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Based in: Bel Air, Maryland
Based in: Bel Air, Maryland
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From: $225
From: $225
I have classically trained on the violin since 2010. I have played in numerous orchestras and I currently play in the Susquehanna symphony orchestra. I have played solo and in ensembles for many occasions as well. I have been singing in choirs since 2006.... (more)
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Jared Dickerson
Bass Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Poughkeepsie, New York
Based in: Poughkeepsie, New York
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Experienced Bass Player
sight-read and play by ear.
I play Synth Bass as well as Electric 4 and 5 string Precision and Jazz Bass,
very comfortable playing many styles of music. Rock Pop, and R&B. Jazz, funk, and Smooth Jazz...... (more)
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Unk on Bass
Bass Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: East Point, Georgia
Based in: East Point, Georgia
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From: $600
From: $600
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Over 25yrs of on stage performance experience
Schooled from middle school to H.S. @ Buffalo Academy for Visual and Preforming Arts
Performed with Lenny Williams, Ashford & Simpson, Freddie Jackson
Contracted for BB Kings at Sea on Holland America Cruise Line
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Tony Thompson
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: East Lansing, Michigan
Based in: East Lansing, Michigan
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From: $500
From: $500
Singer Guitarist Specializing In Funk Soul and Rnb Music, performed as guitarist and vocalist for the National Recording Band called Sun EMI/CAPITAL RECORDS.... (more)
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Jennifer Iovanne
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Seattle, Washington
Based in: Seattle, Washington
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Voted #1 Wedding Music by KING5's Best of Western Washington 2010 and 2013, top-ranked pianist/vocalist in 2011 and 2012, and winner of Wedding Wire's Bride's Choice Awards 2012 and 2013! Based in Seattle, she is available to perform at Parties, Weddings & more.... (more)
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Jason Craig
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: New York
Based in: New York
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Self taught improv piano player. Can play anything by ear I hear or think of almost instantly on almost any instrument. Special love for creating unique top 40 mash ups (taking multiple popular songs and mixing/fading into a creative mix). ... (more)
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Michael Lucarelli
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Sedona, Arizona
Based in: Sedona, Arizona
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From: $500
From: $500
guitar soloist MICHAEL LUCARELLI is known for his diverse programming and expressive style blending classical, popular, jazz and Latin, as well as original compositions.
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One Man Band
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Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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From: $500
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Rickey Ford is a singer/multi-instrumentalists who plays key, sax, flute, guitar, percussions and clarinet. He performs multiple styles as a soloist or with the various pro groups he leads as well as others. Mr.Ford has also worked with well known artists!!!!... (more)
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Jon Venker
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: South San Francisco, California
Based in: South San Francisco, California
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From: $300
From: $300
Hi, my name is Jon Venker. I am pianist, organist and singer. I enjoy playing a wide variety of popular music styles, including jazz, soul, funk, R&B, bossa nova and more! ... (more)
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Nick Eggers
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Chico, California
Based in: Chico, California
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From: $500
From: $500
Playing Saxophone for 10 years, can play Alto and Tenor saxophone, can double on alto clarinet and bass clarinet. Willing to play any style of music!... (more)
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Froebenator
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Based in: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
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From: $200
From: $200
Alto saxophone player of 22 years. Currently playing as a solo artist. Anything from classical, to jazz. Check out my instagram page- Froebenator... (more)
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Kyle Alexander Nixon
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Sacramento, California
Based in: Sacramento, California
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From: $17
From: $17
Professional Alto and Tenor Saxophonist. Alumni of California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.... (more)
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Omar Knight & Matthew Cine
Multi-Instrumentalist
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Based in: Miami Shores, Florida
Based in: Miami Shores, Florida
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From: $400
From: $400
Omar Knight and Matthew Cine guest entertainer duo on Holland America Cruise Lines. With over 7 years of experience, The duo united while work together for BBKings Allstar at sea. Their Show will entice your audiences of all ages.... (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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