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Johnnie Hawkins
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
From: $1000
Singer-Pianist here - super sophisticated and comfortable in any environment - very interested in playing in piano bar and/or as background music.... (more)
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Mandy Romao
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Denver, Colorado
Based in: Denver, Colorado
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: $800
From: $800
Romao & The Sound Of Drums is a full-blown one-man show with unstoppable energy and an image to match. Romao is a unique entertainer who plays percussion over DJ dance music in a sizzling interactive entertainment experience that will take your event 2 the next level!
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Gino G Live
One Man Band
Available in Missouri
Based in: Santa Ana, California
Based in: Santa Ana, California
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
Gino was born and raised in Santa Ana, California and performs worldwide as a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter. Currently, Gino is still following his passion of playing music, performing multi-venues, and entertaining audiences all over the world. ... (more)
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Daryll Dobson
Electric Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
Based in: Atlanta, Georgia
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: $250
From: $250
Daryll Dobson is a Modern 5 String Jazz Violinist. Daryll performs original instrumental arrangements of the music of Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Harold Melvin, B.B. King and all popular Jazz and R&B hits... (more)
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Christine Kharazian
Violinist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Kensington, Maryland
Based in: Kensington, Maryland
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: $500
From: $500
As a concert violinist and experienced music educator, I enjoy experimenting with the merging of multiple art forms, notably music and theater, as well as musical genres, ranging from classical to gypsy jazz. ... (more)
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inTWO
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Missoula, Montana
Based in: Missoula, Montana
5.0 (1 review)
From: $100
From: $100
1 booking
We play originals and covers in a singer/songwriter format. We are really energetic and relaxing at the same time. We are a couple who loves creating a romantic feeling in the air!... (more)
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KADRAE
Bass Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Houston, Texas
Based in: Houston, Texas
I a solo artist, vocalist, musician, songwriter, arranger and producer. However, I also have a band called THE SOUTHERN NEW SOUND SYSTEM available for events and weddings. My main instruments are bass guitar and rhythm/lead guitar. I also dabble on keys and drums. ... (more)
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Evan Wecksell
Solo Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Los Angeles, California
5.0 (5 reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
Energetic, spontaneous guitar comedian that involves the crowd and customizes his show to each audience.... (more)
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Brian Scott
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Washington
Based in: Washington
Brian Scott Soloist, Acoustic and Electric Guitar and Guitar Synthesizer
Popular Music of Yesterday and Today - 5 Star Entertainment, Hospitality and Professionalism
Music for a Variety of Settings Acoustic non-tracks music or High-quality backing tracks... (more)
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GARY PICKUS
One Man Band
Available in Missouri
Based in: Huntington Beach, California
Based in: Huntington Beach, California
5.0 (1 review)
From: $275
From: $275
1 booking
Full-on piano bar entertainer (all-request shows) as dueling pianist-vocalist since 2000 and solo pianist-vocalist for three decades. 400+ venues, 10 cruise contracts, hotels, pubs, events.
Background music, originals (1000 at BMI), musical director, band member, MC
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Gorsev Tepe
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: New York City, New York
Based in: New York City, New York
5.0 (2 reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
Görsev is an award-winning classical crossover pianist, acclaimed for her captivating fusion of classical mastery and modern pop. She has performed at prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Agganis Arena, and Cosmos Club, enchanting audiences worldwide.... (more)
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JB Saxx
Saxophonist
Available in Missouri
Based in: San Diego, California
Based in: San Diego, California
From: $1000
2 bookings
Self-contained singing, saxophonist that performs with background tracks to over a 1000 songs.
Genres includes but not limited to
Smooth Jazz, Top 40 ,Gospel,R&B Reggae pop and More.... (more)
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Francis McGrath
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Austin, Texas
Based in: Austin, Texas
5.0 (6 reviews)
From: $100
From: $100
2 bookings
Combining years of experience from different styles, Francis McGrath creates a unique mood for formal or casual events. He seamlessly switches from jazz to pop to new age. Guests enjoy the background music until their ears are tickled by a familiar melody.
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Natasha Cash - International R&B and Gospel Recording Artist
Wedding Musician
Available in Missouri
Based in: Tampa, Florida
Based in: Tampa, Florida
5.0 (6 reviews)
From: $2500
From: $2500
1 booking
International R&B and Gospel recording artist that is a must hear, must see and must meet. Her music inspires people of all ages to be strong, confident and independent. Her songs are backed by producers that musically inject your soul with intentional inspiration. ... (more)
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Lee Harbaugh
Pianist / Keyboardist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Arlington, Texas
Based in: Arlington, Texas
From: $350
Lee Harbaugh is a renowned Pianist and composer of piano, film, band, and orchestral music with over 25 years of professional experience. With three solo piano CDs, his music can be heard on Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon, iTunes, and many other outlets.... (more)
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Alex Pease
Drummer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
Based in: Boston, Massachusetts
From: $98
A hard-hitting yet dynamic multi-genre drummer... Alex is professionally involved with various original acts, studio artists & cover bands. Pease is also a pit player in musical theatre productions. He even takes his talents on the road! His stage presence = unmatched.... (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.
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