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Tim Andrulonis
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
Based in: Baltimore, Maryland
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
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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Simone Alise
Clarinetist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
From: $375
Energetic and highly motivated individual experienced in clarinet, saxophone, and flute. Looking to perform in both classic and diverse environments, local and international. Fluent in both classical and contemporary genres.... (more)
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Douglas Collier
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
From: $300
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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Molly O'Hara
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Oneonta, New York
Based in: Oneonta, New York
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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Christopher Laughlin
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Northbrook, Illinois
Based in: Northbrook, Illinois
1 booking
Guitar virtuoso Christopher Laughlin performs a wonderfully varied program, including timeless classics by Albeniz and Tarrega, flamenco works by Paco de Lucia and Paco Pena, and arrangements of popular music by U2, Guns ‘N Roses, Elton John, the Beatles, and more!... (more)
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Boston Harpist Lizary Rodriguez
Harpist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Professional Harpist in based in Boston. Available for Weddings, Corporate Events, Funerals & many more.... (more)
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Mike Smoka Rocha
Electric Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: St. Augustine, Florida
Based in: St. Augustine, Florida
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
Mike Smoka Rocha is a producer, performer, and creator of improvisational guitar rock. Mike has toured the continental US for thirty plus years satisfying live audiences of all ages, His flamenco style, electric blues guitar performance will melt hearts at your event.
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Ellie
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York
Based in: New York
Ellie Krasner is a Las Vegas-based violinist who graduated Binghamton university with degrees in music and English. An upstate NY native, Ellie began touring internationally with Barrage, multi-genre string ensemble, upon graduating. ... (more)
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Sam Olson
Double Bassist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Madison, Wisconsin
Based in: Madison, Wisconsin
Freelance bass guitar/upright bass, suitable for any event. Based in Madison, WI... (more)
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Romaine Lawrence/ steeldrum player
Other Instrumentalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Ocala, Florida
Based in: Ocala, Florida
Provide a wide variety of music on the steeldrums to make your event happy and very special..... (more)
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Sarmad Haddad
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: San Antonio, Texas
Based in: San Antonio, Texas
5.0 (3 reviews)
From: $1000
From: $1000
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weaving a unique sonic tapestry. from the fiery soul of Flamenco and Gypsy-Jazz to the Bossa-Nova's cool vibes and Gypsy Kings, enriched by the melodies of Arabic music and unforgettable Western Classics.... (more)
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Cat Doersch
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Clyde, North Carolina
Based in: Clyde, North Carolina
From: $250
A professional drummer and percussionist with a passion for live performance, I bring experience across rock bands, musical theatre, symphony orchestras, large-scale productions at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and international touring in the Celtic and funk genres.... (more)
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Zachariah Garn
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
From: $100
15 years playing drums in local and touring bands. Living and playing in New Orleans. BA in Music from UC Berkeley. ... (more)
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Andrii Liesnyi
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Sacramento, California
Based in: Sacramento, California
5.0 (1 review)
Event musician and DJ specializing in live music entertainment for different events and parties. ... (more)
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Eric Velez
Other Instrumentalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
From: $2000
I’m a percussionist for the past 33 years. I have worked with Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Thalia, Eddie palmieri, Willie Colon etc. I am the current Percussion player for Marc Anthony. ... (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
MarsBands Review
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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