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Cherie Gullerud
Harpist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Corvallis, Oregon
Based in: Corvallis, Oregon
(3 Reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
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Cherie plays folk, orchestral, and electro-acoustic harp music in a variety of styles: Celtic, Jazz, Pop, Light Classical. She records with songwriters around the world and has played at venues from Yellowstone National Park to Hollywood since 1982. ... (more)
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Sam Levine
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New Jersey
Based in: New Jersey
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Vocalist/Pianist. 20 years experience playing music of multiple genres. Artists covered include Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, and many many more!... (more)
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Michael Yelverton
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Greensboro, North Carolina
Based in: Greensboro, North Carolina
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Hello my name is Michael Yelverton and I am a music producer who plays 10 instruments! I am certified in music and always looking for an opportunity to advance in the world as a musician!... (more)
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Mike Keyz
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Hagerstown, Maryland
Based in: Hagerstown, Maryland
(3 Reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
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Hello everyone I am Mike Keyz Playing for a lot of functions. Like Funeral , Weddings , Church , Live Shows, Gigs and etc.
all your professional ideal job, i can get it done
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Shannon Hayden
Multi-Instrumentalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
(3 Reviews)
From: $1500
From: $1500
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Shannon Hayden's musical style is a mesmerizing convergence of ethereal vocals interwoven seamlessly with intricately layered strings. ... (more)
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Michael Hewett
Solo Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Bronxville, New York
Based in: Bronxville, New York
(3 Reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
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A consummate guitarist of 40 years, graduate Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA ‘95), My original catalog spans acoustic instrumental, Spanish classical, post-rock.... (more)
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Caroline Fairchild
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Chico, California
Based in: Chico, California
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From: $250
From: $250
I am a classically trained violinist and a graduate of the RNCM in Manchester with the MMus qualification. I have much experience playing for function gigs and weddings. My sight reading is strong and I am comfortable performing music across multiple genres.... (more)
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Nathan Acupan
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
(no reviews)
From: $200
From: $200
Nathan Acupan is a drummer, composer, producer, and educator whose dynamic artistry spans jazz, rock, gospel, and pop. With a passion for blending styles and pushing rhythmic boundaries, he has performed at prestigious venues across the U.S. and internationally.... (more)
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INDUSTRIAL RHYTHM
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $2500
From: $2500
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Industrial Rhythm is a New York City/Los Angeles based dance and percussion troupe that
delivers the excitement and energy of Off-Broadway hits like "Bring In Da Noise, Bring in Da
Funk", "Stomp", Blast and "Blue Man Group". ... (more)
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Classical guitarist Robert Bekkers
Classical / Spanish Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
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From: $275
From: $275
Robert Bekkers is presenting appealing arrangements of pop songs, as well as Spanish and South-American music along with traditional classical guitar works.
He also has several years of experience in musical theatre as a pit musician, regularly performing in musicals.
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AnnaLisa Underhay
Harpist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
(no reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
Amazing stage shows, themed parties, corporate events and weddings, she has dazzled audiences around the world for 15 years. Anything from classical to "Born to be Wild". She electrifies her audience with her "electric harp guitar" and "laser harp".... (more)
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Lisa Tannebaum
Harpist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Stamford, Connecticut
Based in: Stamford, Connecticut
(6 Reviews)
From: $350
From: $350
Hailed for her “expressive musicality and creativity” by The New York Times, Lisa Tannebaum has performed solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire at major venues and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. ... (more)
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Charlotte Dike
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Solon Springs, Wisconsin
Based in: Solon Springs, Wisconsin
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From: $100
From: $100
Charlotte has been performing for nearly two decades and holds a Masters Degree in Piano Performance. Her repertoire spans everything from classical, jazz, country, and R&B to top 40 hits. She loves learning new songs so let her know if you have a request!... (more)
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KASS
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
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From: $350
From: $350
"Piano bar (vocalist/pianist)" describes my current work in New Orleans. My experience includes cocktail sets for local restaurant lounges, Pat O'Briens dueling piano bar, and private parties at Pat O'Briens Briar's suite.... (more)
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Israel Sanchez
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Katy, Texas
Based in: Katy, Texas
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From: $500
From: $500
I have played at restaurants, parties and several events. I’m committed to give you the best time I. Your event.... (more)
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~Ht UnCut
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Detroit, Michigan
Based in: Detroit, Michigan
(7 Reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
Hello and welcome to my page, currently I have a 6 piece unit that performs all genres of music for any occasion. Myself & The Band are experienced polished entertainment, ready to provide you great memories. Have toured cross Canada also Japan and the United States. ... (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
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.
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