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Jimmy D. Lane Band
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Blaine, Washington
Based in: Blaine, Washington
From: $3000
"Jimmy D. Lane is an incredible guitarist!"...Eric Clapton
At the age of 60, Jimmy D. Lane has worked with Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Jim Keltner, Keith Richards, Jimmy Rogers, etc.
A full press kit and photos are available upon request.... (more)
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Solle Wall
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina
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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Michael Wilson Knowles
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Morganton, North Carolina
Based in: Morganton, North Carolina
From: $150
I perform the best classic rock, folk rock, and blues songs from the past 50 years. My original material is upbeat, fun, and danceable. I perform solo, as a duo with a female vocalist, and as a quartet (full band). Easy to work with, and someone you’ll hire again.... (more)
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Adam Jones
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Lincoln, Nebraska
Based in: Lincoln, Nebraska
From: $150
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Evan Whitfield
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
Based in: Daytona Beach, Florida
From: $100
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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Bryan smith
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
From: $500
I am a full-time professional drummer and have been for decades. I have extensive experience traveling all around the country and the world and working on cruise ships. ... (more)
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Michael Drexler, The Pianist
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
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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Stevie D
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Red Bank, New Jersey
Based in: Red Bank, New Jersey
From: $500
“Stevie D” has decades pf professional experience and strides for nothing less than excellence in every facet of his skill set,
which includes writing, performing, producing, mixing and arranging.
Available for tours, concerts and approved musical situations!... (more)
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Trey Wanvig Band
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
From: $900
21 year old singer/songwriter from Sarasota FL
2023 Semifinalist At International Blues Challenge Memphis,TN... (more)
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Ilya Dynov
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
From: $200
I am a New York drummer/composer. Available for all styles of music. Specialization in jazz, afrobeat, soul, funk but also available for pop music. I can also present a band for events in jazz, soul, funk and afrobeat music,... (more)
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Mike Capadais
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
From: $200
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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Eric DiVito
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
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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Lisa Friedland
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
From: $200
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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Chris Cooley
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
5.0 (5 reviews)
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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Glass Jones Piano
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
5.0 (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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Cameron Audras
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Santa Barbara, California
Based in: Santa Barbara, California
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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View This Profile - Eugene Peebles - Saxophonist - Missouri
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.
View This Profile - Beau Shelby - Electric Guitarist - Missouri
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