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Eric DiVito
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
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From: $200
From: $200
Professional NY based guitarist with over 20 years experience performing and recording in both jazz and classical idioms.
Frequently performing at jazz clubs, festivals, cocktail bars, and other live music venues and private events including international touring.... (more)
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Michael Drexler, The Pianist
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
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From: $750
From: $750
Michael Drexler is a seasoned, award-winning solo pianist who frequently performs at ragtime and boogie festivals around the world. Michael specializes in ragtime, boogie woogie, jazz & pop tunes and piano music for healing.... (more)
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Evan Whitfield
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
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From: $100
From: $100
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I am a pianist of the highest calibre who performs a contemporary virtuoso show. My range of styles includes Broadway standards, British and American film music, rock music of the 80’s, and classical legends. I fuse dazzling technicrocity with melodic mastery.... (more)
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Solle Wall
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
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From: $1500
From: $1500
Violin , viola and piano player . Professional musician with a global experience performing in Europe , Russia , Central Asia , Middle East, USA. ... (more)
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Chris Cooley
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $150
From: $150
With a doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music, I'm a versatile classical pianist who plays in other genres as well. I was a freelance pianist, accompanist, cocktail pianist, arranger, and music director in New York City for over 20 years.... (more)
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Lisa Friedland
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $200
From: $200
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I am a classical pianist, and improvisational pianist. I am a vocalist who sings in myriad languages and styles, particularly folk, classical, and spiritual.... (more)
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Glass Jones Piano
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
(1 Review)
From: $200
From: $200
Pianist - Vocal Coach - Singer - Bandleader 55 y.o. performed my whole life Summa Hunter Music College - fluent in most styles linker.ee/glassjonespiano 2x grammy ballot best instrumental album 2021/2022... (more)
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Q Sax Ent.
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Based in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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From: $250
From: $250
I am an experienced, award-winning saxophonist who is very versatile. I can play by ear in every key, excellent sight reader, and team player. I am the leader and founder of Q Sax Entertainment. Can play any genre with a band or as a solo performer. ... (more)
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Tim Andrulonis
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
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From: $250
From: $250
As a saxophonist I have had the opportunity to play in a variety of settings including weddings, parties, proposals, and various other events. I am well versed in jazz, gospel, pop, rock, among many other genres. ... (more)
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Tim Staro
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Seattle, Washington
Based in: Seattle, Washington
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From: $2000
From: $2000
Professional Saxophonist based in Seattle WA. Available to travel to all states. I bring a real professional performance and party vibe to your event, either you want an elegant touch or really crazy party sax - I'm here for you to make the dreams come true! ... (more)
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Bethany Westphal
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Cleveland, Ohio
Based in: Cleveland, Ohio
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From: $100
From: $100
Professional saxophonist in Cleveland Ohio comfortable in all styles. I have and play soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. I also double on clarinet, flute, and class clarinet. Additionally, I am comfortable singing jazz ballads (female mezzo range)... (more)
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Molly O'Hara
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Oneonta, New York
Based in: Oneonta, New York
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From: $200
From: $200
- three years gig experience as a female singer and saxophonist
- undergraduate and masters in Music Education
- three years as lead, backup singer and saxophone player in Groovin' The Trilogy Tribute, including Golden Nugget (Atlantic City, NJ) performer at Deckstock
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Cameron Audras
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Santa Barbara, California
Based in: Santa Barbara, California
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From: $350
From: $350
Cam Audras recently graduated with a Master of Music in viola performance. He has played viola for over 15 years in weddings, studio sessions, chamber ensembles, and symphony orchestras across the U.S. and abroad. He is well versed in classical, jazz, and pop repertoire... (more)
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Mike Capadais
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
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From: $200
From: $200
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Bass Player here from Nashville! I specialize in Rock, Country and Broadway/Orchestral repertoire as well as Jazz/Gospel and Pop. I released an album Nov 2022 with artist Common Tribe, which generated over 15 million streams! I am willing to travel and ready to go!... (more)
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Douglas Collier
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: $300
From: $300
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Funk, Jazz, RnB, Classical, Afro and Latin player available to play gigs and shows of any genre. Dynamic hype person and personality on and off of the instrument. Open to traveling worldwide. Experience at all levels... (more)
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Trey Wanvig Band
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
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From: $900
From: $900
21 year old singer/songwriter from Sarasota FL
2023 Semifinalist At International Blues Challenge Memphis,TN... (more)
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Friendsgiving House Party - Kenneth is the man!
Kenneth was hired to play for a couple hours at a Freindsgiving/house party event. Everyone was enjoying him so much we asked if we can hire him for a little longer. He stayed and played a little past the agreed upon time even though it was getting late. Kenneth was a pleasure to deal with before and during the event! He really knows how to crush a sax!
View This Profile - Kenneth Stone Mr Sax - Saxophonist - Missouri
Maria played the harp along with Brooksie on the flute. They did an amazing job. Several people complemented the live music for the ceremony and how well they played. Maria was amazing at meeting with my husband and I before hand to go over what music we wanted and recommended amazing music go be played for specific situations. She was well organized and great to work with!
View This Profile - Harpist - Maria Duhova Trevor - Harpist - Missouri
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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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