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Richard Crane
Drummer
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Based in: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Based in: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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From: $300
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I am a seasoned pro with miles of touring and Cruise Ship contracts. I have a command of Jazz, Blues, Rock and Country. Thanks for your consideration.... (more)
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Jett Stevens
Drummer
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Based in: Cincinnati, Ohio
Based in: Cincinnati, Ohio
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From: $100
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Professional Percussionist and Drummer with over a decade of musical performance collaboration from coast to coast of the United States. I have abilities in orchestral percussion, latin/world percussion, jazz, rock, funk and musical theater https://dot.cards/jettstevens... (more)
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Christian Vincent
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Based in: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
(5 Reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
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I am a classical guitarist who is versatile in other genres e.g. pop, Brazilian jazz, flamenco, nouveau flamenco etc. I have been performing for over 20 years as a soloist and in latin jazz groups. I have also toured as a world music duo act.... (more)
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Devon Carpenter
Harpist
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Based in: Hanover Park, Illinois
Based in: Hanover Park, Illinois
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From: $450
From: $450
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Harpist providing contemporary and classical music for weddings and events... (more)
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Ralph Diekemper, Solo Piano / Interpretations of Classical, Modern Jazz, Pop and Original Compositions
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Based in: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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From: $800
From: $800
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Solo Piano Performance.
Original Compositions & Improvisations & interpretations of classical, jazz and modern music.
Email with questions or booking.
Based East Coast US, travel easily.
NOTE: Third video is album stream
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Alex Lessard
Saxophonist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Austin, Texas
Based in: Austin, Texas
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From: $150
From: $150
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High energy performer looking to provide you an unforgettable experience! Alto saxophonist. Able to play in a big band, jazz combo bands, and solo acts. Able to sightread at a high level and learn songs by ear. ... (more)
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Kendall Dean
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: San Francisco, California
Based in: San Francisco, California
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From: $300
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I am a professional vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. I am a classically and traditionally trained violinist, a self-taught guitarist, and trained vocalist. I also use a Boss RC300 looping system to create colorful soundscape layers for live performances.... (more)
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Jordan Caswell
Violinist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Davenport, Florida
Based in: Davenport, Florida
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From: $400
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Professional electric & acoustic violinist with 15+ years experience. Performed on Disney Cruise Line & with Lindsey Stirling. I offer live shows, wedding/corporate sets, studio recording, and cinematic pop/EDM production. Available worldwide.... (more)
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Exit Left Rock & Party Band
Other Instrumentalist
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Based in: Ocala, Florida
Based in: Ocala, Florida
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From: $1000
From: $1000
EXIT LEFT Rock & Party band consistently redefines the "cover band" concept, delivering high-energy, top-level shows for audiences of all ages. After nearly a decade of excellence, we've become the gold sandard, celebrated for our showmanship, energy, and musicianship. ... (more)
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TonyG Copeland
Electric Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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From: $2500
From: $2500
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My performance consist of a 45- 60 min set where I use a live band or tracks where I play guitar and sing hit songs by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.... (more)
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Lydia Flowers
Electric Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Palatka, Florida
Based in: Palatka, Florida
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From: $440
From: $440
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I'm a solo guitarist that love performing at live venues I just want to perform for a more broader audience.... (more)
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Samuel Peters
Electric Guitarist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Leonardtown, Maryland
Based in: Leonardtown, Maryland
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From: $200
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Since 2010 I have played original and cover gigs across the Caribbean and east coast. Recently I shifted my focus to recording and producing original music.... (more)
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Dylan Holt
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: San Diego, California
Based in: San Diego, California
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From: $300
From: $300
American singer songwriter and funk blues guitarist.
One man band looping act taking popular music and putting a unique twist to make familiar music new and different.
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Paramount Junction
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
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From: $500
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Paramount Junction Acoustic Duo with Nashville Recording Artists, Songwriters & Award Winning Entertainers Alyson Tracy & Rory Scott. Available in Nashville TN, Charleston SC & Boston, MA.... (more)
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Karl Moraski
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in St. Louis
Based in: Cary, North Carolina
Based in: Cary, North Carolina
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Highly accomplished professional pianist/vocalist. Adept at classical music as well as pop, rock and standards. Versatile and very comfortable interacting with people of all ages.... (more)
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Steven Cothran
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Available in St. Louis
Based in: Florence, Alabama
Based in: Florence, Alabama
(2 Reviews)
From: $250
From: $250
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Solo pianist/vocalist, repertoire of more than 300 songs, all styles.... (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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