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NGXB
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Asbury Park, New Jersey
Based in: Asbury Park, New Jersey
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From: $600
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NGXB is a pianist, arranger, and social media influencer (1.3M+) who loves to give the rock and roll experience, all on the 88 keys. He is often compared to Liberace by many, as he performs all of his solo piano arrangements, while having the personality like no other!... (more)
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John Nauman
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
(9 Reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
Pianist, collaborator, vocal, chamber music, musical theater, American Songbook. Experienced teacher, (Aspen Music Festival Artist Faculty, The Juilliard School Pre-College, The Marymount School).... (more)
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Lauren Sydney
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
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From: $2000
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Acoustic Singer/Guitarist from Sydney Australia, currently living in Nashville TN! Mainstream soloist, with over 1000 songs of all genres.
RESUME: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fSDBgcYSswp5u028RhvIFUGFjolCQmoG?usp=sharing... (more)
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Robin Nesbitt
Saxophonist
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Based in: Columbia, South Carolina
Based in: Columbia, South Carolina
(3 Reviews)
From: $250
From: $250
Robin Nesbitt is an accomplished saxophonist that enjoys playing all genre's of music which allows her to express her passion for music and stand out from the rest. Robin provides outstanding live sax performances as a soloist with a plethora of backing tracks. ... (more)
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Elegance String Quartet
Wedding Musician
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Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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From: $2500
From: $2500
Elegance String Quartet is a classical crossover group that performs mashups of the classics with modern day pop and rock songs. Our act includes electric instruments, rhythm and effects pedals, unique arrangements, and always a sense of humor.... (more)
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Francis McGrath
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Based in: Austin, Texas
Based in: Austin, Texas
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From: $100
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Combining years of experience from different styles, Francis McGrath creates a unique mood for formal or casual events. He seamlessly switches from jazz to pop to new age. Guests enjoy the background music until their ears are tickled by a familiar melody.
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Darrell Boger
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Kalkaska, Michigan
Based in: Kalkaska, Michigan
(4 Reviews)
From: $750
From: $750
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I'm a guitarist/pianist/trombonist/vocalist with over 3000 shows under my belt and 20+ years performing experience. I offer a live-looping one-man-band show, a live party cover band and country band.... (more)
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Taylor Heap
Clarinetist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Irvine, California
Based in: Irvine, California
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From: $150
From: $150
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I am a clarinetist/vocalist and I specialize in playing classical, popular tunes, and klezmer music for any event. I specialize in singing R&B, Alternative Rock, and Indie music. Former USMC musician w/Bachelor's & Master's degrees in music performance.... (more)
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Jwegsdrums
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Gunnison, Colorado
Based in: Gunnison, Colorado
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From: $250
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Jeremy Wegner is a well rounded drummer/musician after playing for 30 years. His favorite styles include jazz, blues, funk, hip hop, r&b, rock, Motown, fusion to name a few! Always serving the song and keeping solid time and brings a fun attitude!
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Guitarist Trevor Reed
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: West Palm Beach, Florida
Based in: West Palm Beach, Florida
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From: $80
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Jazzy /Blues /Fusion Solo Electric Guitarist Instrumentalist for 1st set = hour one
Set 2 = 1 hour is Acoustic Guitar & Singing
I also Play Relaxing Electric Guitar Solo High End Lounge / Cafe / Casino / Cruise Ship / Music SEE VIDEO.
Perfect for Vegas Lounges/Cruise's
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CharlieQ
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Vero Beach, Florida
Based in: Vero Beach, Florida
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From: $450
From: $450
I perform Americana, Irish, Country, Maritime & Pirate folk music. I perform as a solo and/or as a duo with my wife on Irish whistles, flute & bohdran. We do not use backing tracks or a sound machine.
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Dan Acosta
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Based in: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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From: $500
From: $500
Singer/Songwriter/guitarist specializing in Modern Hard Rock/Metal & Classic/Southern/Modern Rock covers. 3hrs of material. 20+ yrs of experience touring & studio... (more)
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Sam Kaufmann
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
(3 Reviews)
From: $200
From: $200
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Jazz/rock/pop/country/blues Guitarist - as member of group, big band, solo instrumental or duo.
I have a wide and varied repertoire including classical, jazz standards and pop music. Professional, dependable and flexible.... (more)
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Randall Krieger
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
(3 Reviews)
From: $300
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I have a wide selection of repertoire classical, pop, spanish, jazz, rock, traditional, folk, all perfect for any event whether it be an intimate setting, birthday party, wedding, or a lively gathering.... (more)
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A Public Saxophone and Other Bedtime Stories
Multi-Instrumentalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Anchorage, Alaska
Based in: Anchorage, Alaska
(6 Reviews)
“A Public Saxophone and Other Bedtime Stories” combines my abilities as a saxophonist/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist over well-known songs, with storytelling/comedy, and a multi-media PowerPoint presentation to create a unique multi-faceted experience. ... (more)
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Frank Porter
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
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Based in: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Based in: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Award winning professional guitarist & songwriter. Can perform all cover songs, all original songs or a blend of both, steeped in classic rock with blues & indie rock influence. Also offers background instrumental music perfect for cocktail parties/business events.... (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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