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T.J. Tinerella
Available in Missouri
Based in: Bowie, Texas
Based in: Bowie, Texas
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From: $225
From: $225
With a repertoire spanning 50 original compositions as well as over 150 popular songs, my set, of 3 hour entertainment packages can be customized to fit your preference from Classic Covers to new songs. The List is a testament to the rich tapestry of musical influences ... (more)
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Lydia Flowers
Available in Missouri
Based in: Palatka, Florida
Based in: Palatka, Florida
(1 Review)
From: $300
From: $300
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I'm a solo guitarist that love performing at live venues I just want to perform for a more broader audience.... (more)
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Dylan Holt
Available in Missouri
Based in: San Diego, California
Based in: San Diego, California
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From: $300
From: $300
American singer songwriter and funk blues guitarist.
One man band looping act taking popular music and putting a unique twist to make familiar music new and different.
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Matteo Palmer
Available in Missouri
Based in: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Based in: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Courtney Majors
Available in Missouri
Based in: Salt Lake City, Utah
Based in: Salt Lake City, Utah
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From: $350
From: $350
Courtney has been playing the violin and performing since the age of 4. She has been a full time performer for weddings and other events for two years, and is currently in pursuit of a cruise contract. ... (more)
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Pablo A Mendoza
Available in Missouri
Based in: Miami, Florida
Based in: Miami, Florida
(1 Review)
From: $450
From: $450
Professional guitar player, 20 yrs experience, spanish guitar, world music, flamenco fusion... (more)
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Colby Dean
Available in Missouri
Based in: Missoula, Montana
Based in: Missoula, Montana
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From: $500
From: $500
Singing popular tunes, Colby Dean hits all age groups with his expansive repertoire of 500+ songs. He can play guest requests and perform nightly themes. Colby has performed aboard 4 cruise lines and counting.... (more)
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Guitarist Trevor Reed
Available in Missouri
Based in: West Palm Beach, Florida
Based in: West Palm Beach, Florida
(1 Review)
From: $80
From: $80
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Jazzy /Blues /Fusion Solo Electric Guitarist Instrumentalist for 1st set = hour one
Set 2 = 1 hour is Acoustic Guitar & Singing
I also Play Relaxing Electric Guitar Solo High End Lounge / Cafe / Casino / Cruise Ship / Music SEE VIDEO.
Perfect for Vegas Lounges/Cruise's
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Stevie D
Available in Missouri
Based in: Red Bank, New Jersey
Based in: Red Bank, New Jersey
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From: $500
From: $500
“Stevie D” has decades pf professional experience and strides for nothing less than excellence in every facet of his skill set,
which includes writing, performing, producing, mixing and arranging.
Available for tours, concerts and approved musical situations!... (more)
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Sound And The Messenger
Available in Missouri
Based in: Aspen, Colorado
Based in: Aspen, Colorado
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From: $2220
From: $2220
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Sound And The Messenger is a three piece band out of Glenwood Springs Colorado. Our songs are healing. We make a great addition at weddings, but also love playing for private events as well. During this time we're playing virtually as well.
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Alena Ciera
Available in Missouri
Based in: Oxford, Maryland
Based in: Oxford, Maryland
(2 Reviews)
From: $1500
From: $1500
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I am a vocalist who also plays acoustic & electric guitar. I sing pop/r&b/rock covers and I also have original material. I have collaborated and played for David Byrne’s American Utopia, Yolanda Adams, Lil Maceo, Cee Lo Green, And many more.... (more)
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Paul Aleman
Available in Missouri
Based in: Madera, California
Based in: Madera, California
(12 Reviews)
From: $250
From: $250
Accomplished guitarist, pianist, vocalist who performs regularly, solo and with bands.
My shows have sold out venues in CO, TN, CA, MA, NYC, and Mexico.
Tribute shows: John Denver and Storytellers.
I performed the Miss California pageant for multiple years.... (more)
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Billy Smart
Available in Missouri
Based in: USA, North Carolina
Based in: USA, North Carolina
(no reviews)
From: $200
From: $200
I am from Wake Forest and have been playing guitar for eleven years. My musical vocabulary has been influenced by bands such as Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, and Led Zeppelin. For me, the mission behind the music has remained the same—to entertain in a positive way.... (more)
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Edwin Culver - Classical Guitarist
Available in Missouri
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
Based in: Sarasota, Florida
(2 Reviews)
From: $1299
From: $1299
Culver's astounding precision and raw emotion demand to be heard in as many venues as possible. He performs an extensive classical guitar repertoire and is dedicated to honoring the composer by creating a passionate yet polished sound that engages & inspires listeners..... (more)
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Aidan Moore
Available in Missouri
Based in: San Francisco, California
Based in: San Francisco, California
(2 Reviews)
From: $300
From: $300
Over 10 years as an international act, working with clients including SilverSea Luxury Cruises, New York Times, Ritz Carlton, Hard Rock Cafe and many others, both at sea and on land. I have also performed at weddings and events all across the world.... (more)
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Dami Hendrix
Available in Missouri
Based in: Neptune Beach, Florida
Based in: Neptune Beach, Florida
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From: $400
From: $400
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“Dami Hendrix”– Guitarist
Born in Nigeria and raised in the USA, Dami is a dynamic guitarist and musician with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, specializing in guitar. Picking up the instrument at 16, he quickly honed his craft, leading to collaborations with ... (more)
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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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