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GP Anderson
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Long Beach, California
Based in: Long Beach, California
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From: $75
From: $75
Drummer/Percussionist with over 10 years of professional experience as a touring and session musician, performing with a variety of musical acts and ensembles on stages and in studios around the world. ... (more)
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Jerry Stewart
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Memphis, Tennessee
Based in: Memphis, Tennessee
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From: $300
From: $300
I am a seasoned drummer who is dedicated, committed and reliable. I have performed on world famous Beale Street here in Memphis, home of rock and roll and the blues. I am free to travel to rehearse and gig/tour. Professional equipment and attitude. ... (more)
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Acetrion Smallwood
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
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From: $200
From: $200
Greetings, I'm a multi instrumentalist with ~20 Years of drumming experience! Throughout my journey, I've been apart of corporate bands, played behind artist, as well as played for shows/plays. I'm skilled as a primary drummer as well as auxiliary drummer/percussionist!... (more)
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Alexandra Geffel
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Portland, Oregon
Based in: Portland, Oregon
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From: $100
From: $100
Alexandra plays drums, classical and hand percussion specializing in music theatre, rock, jazz, soul and R&B.... (more)
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J. Riley Cain
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
Based in: New Orleans, Louisiana
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From: $500
From: $500
Known principally as a jazz pianist and singer. With years of experience performing in top venues around the world Cain is always fun and entertaining. He sings in five languages with a vast repertoire spanning many genres. Background solo piano, vocals with tracks.... (more)
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Mark Macco
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Based in: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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From: $100
From: $100
I am a tenor who plays piano and sings. From Broadway to Elton John and in between. Currently, I am singing and playing at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. I have experience in equity theaters, and symphony choruses in Jacksonville and Chicago. ... (more)
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LaQuin Lay
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
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From: $1000
From: $1000
Saxophonist playing weddings, corporate engagements, and private parties. I use Ableton Push which allows me to double rhythm section instruments. I've played professionally for over 20 years. ... (more)
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Mike Dante
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
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From: $100
From: $100
Brooklyn-based sax player, 20 years experience playing solo and with bands in various genres. I take requests and can play anything you like with a few days notice. ... (more)
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Benjamin Claps
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Algonquin, Illinois
Based in: Algonquin, Illinois
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From: $50
From: $50
Baritone and Tenor saxophonist with 8 years of experience. Willing to do any kind of gig that calls for said instruments.... (more)
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Barndog Sax
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $200
From: $200
Barndog Sax is a solo saxophonist/saxophone teacher based in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Specializing in Top 40, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Latin and Classical music. Available for Wedding Ceremonies, cocktails, dinners, or dancing. ... (more)
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DJ Saxxy Slim
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Dallas, Texas
Based in: Dallas, Texas
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From: $250
From: $250
Saxophonist that entertains with various styles including RnB blues hip hop country and more also double as DJ.... (more)
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Jamada Holoman
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Dallas, Texas
Based in: Dallas, Texas
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From: $300
From: $300
I provide a professional and enjoyable experience. I've played the saxophone for 30 years. I have worked with numerous R&B bands and Top 40 bands in DFW.... (more)
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Jack McAuliff
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Marcellus, New York
Based in: Marcellus, New York
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From: $200
From: $200
A jazz singer and musical theatre actor who is very experienced with swing and the great American songbook. Also trained in classical voice, music theatre, and pop and able to teach voice lessons, sight reading, and ear training.... (more)
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Kiran Nair
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Santa Clara, California
Based in: Santa Clara, California
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From: $35
From: $35
9 years of saxophone experience additional experience in flute, clarinet, euphonium, and trombone ... (more)
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David Harper
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Cadiz, Kentucky
Based in: Cadiz, Kentucky
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From: $3171
From: $3171
David Harper has performed for kings in far away lands. He was awarded Downbeat Classical Saxophonist of the Year, 2008 and has received honors in, Italy, Singapore, and the United States for his performances.... (more)
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Jens Saxophone
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
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From: $100
From: $100
I am Jens a sax player and producer originally from Denmark now living in LA. I started playing at the age of 4 and graduated from The Conservatory in Copenhagen Denmark and The New School in New York. I play all styles and genres and loves to play events and concerts. ... (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
Nicole is one of the most naturally gifted musicians I have ever had the privilege of listening to. What a powerful and beautiful voice. Even when she does a cover song she takes us to a place we have never been. You'll be lucky to listen to her.
View This Profile - Nicole Springer - Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist - 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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