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Ireland 'IRAES' Cash
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: San Dimas, California
Based in: San Dimas, California
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From: $2000
From: $2000
~ Incorporating movement, music, and multi-instrumental skills, IRAES brings an energetic, 'New-Age' approach to (live) entertainment! ~
**I mainly play the Viola, and / or the 5-String Viola, but also adore playing the Violin- Both Acoustically, AND Electronically!!... (more)
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Alex Kauffman
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Rochester, Minnesota
Based in: Rochester, Minnesota
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From: $1000
From: $1000
Professional violinist with over 30 years of experience in several styles from blues, country, classical, rock, hip-hop and more. Specializes in original music. Available for weddings and other private events. Proficient in sight reading and improvisation.... (more)
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Frederika Krier
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $500
From: $500
Multi Style Grammy Winning Violinist. Featured performer in Jazz, Rock, Pop with Classical Training.
Over 25 years professional experience.
Available for Tours, Theater, Broadway, Corporate and Private Events worldwide. Bandleader, String Arranger, Contractor. ... (more)
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Bernadett Nyari
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
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From: $2000
From: $2000
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Violin virtuoso Bernadett sets new standards in Pop, EDM, and Classical Crossover. By the age 30, she performed at Carnegie Hall and in over 90 countries. In 2024, her single "Rebirth," skyrocketed to the No. 1 position on the U.K. and U.S.A iTunes Chart. ... (more)
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Eric Velez
Other Instrumentalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Orlando, Florida
Based in: Orlando, Florida
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From: $2000
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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Michael Paul Brawer
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Tallahassee, Florida
Based in: Tallahassee, Florida
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From: $250
From: $250
I am 50 years experienced and professional. Lead and harmony vocals. Rock, classic rock, blues, some jazz, country, blue-eyed soul, Motown, and acoustic rock. ... (more)
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Neal Lensenmayer
Double Bassist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Based in: Kalamazoo, Michigan
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From: $250
From: $250
Double Bassist for Busch Gardens Williamsburg Jazz Quartet, 2013-2014
Tubist For Brass Brigade, Carowinds, Charlotte, N.C. 2015
Bassist for D&G Entertainment, 2016-2018
Bassist for The Barn Theatre School, Summer '21
Bassist for Farmer's Alley Theatre, WInter '21... (more)
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Donnie Carman
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Fort Ashby West Virginia, West Virginia
Based in: Fort Ashby West Virginia, West Virginia
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From: $400
From: $400
A full-time acoustic singer guitarist entertainer with over 28 years of live music experience. Covering music from 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s from Pop to Country to Rock and Roll, all done acoustic style.... (more)
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Daniel Fruehauf
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Texas
Based in: Texas
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From: $1500
From: $1500
Solo acoustic and vocals. I play Reggae, Blues, Pop a little country and original music as well. I have 2 CDs available anywhere online.
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Travis Faber Music
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Based in: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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From: $300
From: $300
Playing your favorite acoustic covers from yesterday and today, Travis Faber Music provides a relaxing, yet exciting performance covering genres from old country to new rock and top 40. ... (more)
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Erica Lane
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Odessa, Texas
Based in: Odessa, Texas
(6 Reviews)
From: $800
From: $800
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Billboard charting artist Erica Lane blows away her audiences when performing live. As a songwriter and recording artist, Erica has had success with song placement in TV, movies, and radio. She is a multi-genre musician that can wow her listeners in any setting.... (more)
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pentley holmes
Solo Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Easton, Pennsylvania
Based in: Easton, Pennsylvania
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From: $500
From: $500
National Touring Singer/Songwriter from NJ Pentley Holmes is a crowd favorite performing stylish covers from the 80's- present!
Performing hundreds of shows a year in the US he will leave your guests in awe. experience his presence and passion in his voice!... (more)
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Mark Yang
Solo Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Concord, California
Based in: Concord, California
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From: $300
From: $300
My performances are characterized by a seamless blend of instrumental mastery and captivating vocals. From enchanting flute melodies during cocktail hours to electrifying guitar-driven renditions of 70s classic Rock is my musical assets. ... (more)
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Gentry Blue
Electric Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
Based in: Nashville, Tennessee
(1 Review)
From: $700
From: $700
Gentry Blue is a high-charisma rock band from Nashville, TN, easily described as the lovechild of Rush and Janis Joplin, fronted by a 5 foot 3" woman with powerhouse vocals that take no prisoners, wielding an electric violin.
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David Rogers, Classical crossover guitar
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Eugene, Oregon
Based in: Eugene, Oregon
(2 Reviews)
From: $200
From: $200
Termed, ‘a prominent guitarist,’ by the New York Times, David Rogers Fuses
classical, jazz, early, and world music elements into powerful, moving and
virtuosic performances.
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Miles Stiebel
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Virginia
Based in: Virginia
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From Presidential galas to celebrations for foreign dignitaries, contemporary jazz violinist Miles Stiebel is one of the most requested performers in the special events industry.... (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!
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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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