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Lee Harbaugh
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Arlington, Texas
Based in: Arlington, Texas
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From: $350
From: $350
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Lee Harbaugh is a renowned Pianist and composer of piano, film, band, and orchestral music with over 25 years of professional experience. With three solo piano CDs, his music can be heard on Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon, iTunes, and many other outlets.... (more)
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Jon England
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Hartford, Connecticut
Based in: Hartford, Connecticut
(8 Reviews)
From: $350
From: $350
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Zoom-enabled multi-camera! Dynamic, professional, polished, virtually-unlimited repertoire... real 'Grand' piano performance. Movie/TV-themes, Classics, Pop, Jazz, Ragtime, Danceable, easy-listening and everything in-between. 20+ LP albums recorded - a delightful show!... (more)
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Lena Violin show
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Seattle, Washington
Based in: Seattle, Washington
(5 Reviews)
From: $300
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Classically trained electric and acoustic violinist for international events. Led light Violin show. Prevalent performance options include: stage 10 min dynamic Led light performance, two 30 min sets during drinks reception, wedding ceremony plus drinks reception.... (more)
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The Locked Band
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Based in: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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From: $3000
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We are considered as one of the "TOP BANDS IN ALABAMA". The band consists of usually 4 (-8 depending upon the budget) young energetic individuals from Alabama, that plays everything genre of music. Locking in the moment. ... (more)
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Elegance String Quartet
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Based in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(2 Reviews)
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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Alexandra Frederick
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
(4 Reviews)
From: $300
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British-American female SINGING PIANIST New York City. 2025 MAC AWARD nominee. PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER at top venues: Townhouse, Don't Tell Mama, Da Marino. Swing, pop, bossa, standard piano bar & sing alongs. Sings English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.... (more)
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Elena E
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Buffalo, New York
Based in: Buffalo, New York
(4 Reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
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Elena E is a classically trained vocalist and pianist whose music skillfully blends elements of rock, jazz and pop. With over 15 years of performing experience from Moscow to New York and beyond, Elena E has established herself as a dynamic artist and performer. ... (more)
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Warren Louie
Bass Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $200
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Electric and Upright bass player experienced in playing corporate and private events, parties, club dates, and weddings. Well versed in a variety of genres including Jazz, Classical, Pop, R&B, Motown, Rap and Hip-Hop and Rock.... (more)
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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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Under the Canopy
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Sacramento, California
Based in: Sacramento, California
(4 Reviews)
From: $500
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Under The Canopy is a group that plays music meant to soothe, provoke thought, and get the party going! They specialize in Folk, Indie Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Western, 50's, and originals. They sing harmonies with a smile while playing Rhythm and lead guitar. ... (more)
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Ukulele Russ & His One Man Frontier Band
One Man Band
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Anchorage, Alaska
Based in: Anchorage, Alaska
(4 Reviews)
From: $600
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A show where the audience is part of the music-making magic! Enjoy as Russ writes songs on the spot impromptu style, dishes out custom theme music for patrons, and crowdsources ideas for his next hit that he will write in front of you. NO TWO SHOWS ARE ALIKE! ... (more)
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Jwegsdrums
Drummer
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Gunnison, Colorado
Based in: Gunnison, Colorado
(1 Review)
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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CharlieQ
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Vero Beach, Florida
Based in: Vero Beach, Florida
(1 Review)
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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Nick Muilaert
Wedding Musician
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
(4 Reviews)
From: $575
From: $575
Live music as it should be, Nick Muilaert is an accomplished singer-songwriter with 3 released LPs and can bring a very eclectic repertoire when performing at private events. The Hampton Social, Pinstripes and Punch Bowl Social are some of his clients.... (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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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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