Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing™ & the Swing Kings - Longview, Texas
Labeled, The Queen of Swing™ by R&B legend, Carl Perkins for her unique yet awesome piano style that is the backbone of her band with a pulse driving rockin’ rhythm, gyrating leads and an unsurpassed walking left handed bassline, Kelli's signature piano style that “swings” in the truest definition of the word. The Swing Queen and her band, “The Swing Kings”, cover a century of music as she carries the audience down a musical highway of Jazz, Blues and Swing on a journey from New Orleans to New York City, Chicago to Kansas City and Memphis to Texas. Paying homage to the leaders, creators and innovators Kelli follows "swings" evolution into a "musical" revolution called, "Rock
n Roll". Kelli received an "Honorable Mention" from Billboard in R&B and on the other side of the spectrum she was inducted into the Western Hall of Fame. This Piano Poundin', Rhythm Rockin', Bass Kickin' showman was publicly declared, "an exceptional entertainer." Truly a show designed to accomodate all situations with something for everyone. For more info, please visit these websites:
www.KelliGrant.com &
www.ThreeStarPromotions.net
Category:
Band - Swing
Additional Category:
Band - Jazz
Genre:
20s Hits 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Dixieland, Jazz, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing
Show that features No. One Hits from the past, along with information on the songs, singers, and songwriters that made these songs No One. Also original material.
Solo performances featuring pedal steel guitar, midi pedal steel guitar, guitar, and voice with a digital looping device. No pre-recorded music (unless the client brings it).
Category:
Solo - Guitarist
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, African, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cajun, Caribbean, Celtic, Country, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, World Music
Kijana creates audience adventures with her perky personality, silky 3.5 lyric coloratura octaves, theatrical training and international expertise. This master degreed APCA Best College Performing Artist of 2002 (USA) has performed in 14 countries (most recently in Hungary!)with tracks or musicians. Her songs range from Vaudeville to the classics; from pop, to Patsy Cline to showtunes, to Jazz & Blues; from Motown oldies to Ballywood and African highlife...all enhanced by her comedic commentary costume changes, characterizations and toe-tapping originals! ...HAVE A FAVORITE YOU'D LIKE TO HEAR? Just ask! Kijana has thousands of tunes in her iPod--and is a quick study...there's a reason why she's called the "Digital Diva!" OTHER OFFERINGS... Special programs for Holiday Parties ("Santa Baby!" " Pie Jesu"etc)...and a smattering of songs in foreign languages. ALSO... “THE GRIOT,” Kijana's national award-winning One Woman Show (APCA Best Diversity Program, 2001 & 2002).
Category:
Singers - Jazz Singer
Additional Category:
Band - Oldies
Genre:
40s Hits, 60s Hits, 2000s Hits, African, Big Band, Classical, Electronic, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Soul, World Music
JOHNNY ANGEL & The Swingin' Demons - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
JOHNNY ANGEL
- by, Dave Hershorin (editor National Champs) Johnny Angel and the Swinging Demons genuinely represent an era of American classical music (jazz) that has passed. But the sounds that come from Johnnys bandstand when he swings out are anything but stuck in time. Johnny and his top-flight New Orleans cats have a progressive sound that is still being shaped. Ergo, this is not a revival band, but a working group of serious musicians who know theyve started something much bigger than its component parts. Whereas many bigger names have already made it, the hunger of the Swinging Demons means they follow their fearless leader wherever he takes them from his own bag of favorites to big-band standards to personally penned classics, Johnny is still making his sound and proving his artistic vision nightly. Anyone who saw Duke in the 20s (Washingtonians) or Goodmans incarnations in the 30s knows that special time when a genuine sound is about to explode. You can feel Angel and his Demons undeniably dynamic freshness in every song; they cause feet to tap and heads to turn wherever they play. New York supplies the roots for Johnny, but New Orleans gives his sound a caramelized backbeat sweeter than local molasses. Johnny doesnt just cover songs he embraces them, making each melody his own. The way Johnny sings truly redefines the music from this by-gone era as he and his mates expand the ever-growing definition of swing. With the way Johnny makes his audience part of the show - via his big band dance lessons and Sinatra-esque schmoozing patrons always clamor for more. Just Johnnys fashion sense and pompadour make you take notice, but it is his command of the entire offering that keeps you glued to his every note. Hey, this guy who used to do hair for Bobby DeNiro and other top stars must do pretty good if he can ditch his day job to become one of the best bandleaders/singers that the Big Easy has ever known...and he does... Here are a few of the accolades Johnny and his band(s) have received: OFFBEAT MAGAZINE Entertainer of the Year 1998 Newcomer of the Year 1998 MUSICIANS ATLAS Band of the Year (South region) - 2000 And these are just some of the amazing gigs where Johnny has performed: DISNEY WORLD Orlando, FL ISLE OF CAPRI Shreveport, LA CASINO MAGIC Bay St. Louis, MS THE GRAND - Biloxi, MS BALLYS - New Orleans, LA TREASURE CHEST - New Orleans, LA D-DAY MUSEUM - New Orleans, LA MEDAL OF HONOR Ceremony - Houston, TX HILTON HOTEL - New York, NY BOOTLEGGERS BISTRO - Las Vegas, NV Democratic and Republican Party Events - Washington, D.C. BBC-TV for Sickle Cell Anemia Benefit - London, ENG OGLOBAL TV - Sao Paulo, Brazil Opened for THE STRAY CATS - Sao Paulo, Brazil Opened for JERRY LEE LEWIS @ HOB - New Orleans, LA Broadcast on BRAZILIAN NATIONAL RADIO Broadcast on WWOZ-FM Radio 90.7 in NEW ORLEANS, LA And a few of Johnnys other choice accomplishments: Cameo appearance with Burt Reynolds in film TEMPTED (with Julie LaShae) Appeared with Jamie Fox (who won an Oscar for his role) in the film RAY Appeared in the CBS Mini-series ELVIS Bandleader and Studio Producer for the film THE RISING PLACE Johnnys original song, IN HIS ARMS, used in CBC-TV show LE MADAME CONSUL Writer and Producer of the live musical theater; CLUB DEUCE
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Category:
Band - Swing
Additional Category:
Singers - Jazz Singer
Genre:
20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Dixieland, Gospel, Italian Music, Jazz, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing
Cool Blue is a nine to sixteen piece swing band. Although we specialize in swing and jazz, we also play a little rock and country. We are ideal for wedding receptions, office parties and other events.
Category:
Band - Swing
Additional Category:
Band - Jazz
Genre:
40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Country, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Polka, Rock, Salsa, Swing
