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 &
www.ThreeStarPromotions
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
Taylor Fife is gifted musicians/singers who hire additional musicians for backup. They perform throughout the state of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and East Texas
Solo musician, vocal and guitar. Roy has done a very successful "one man show" in Las Vegas for two years. He played bass for Ike and Tina Turner in their early years, and has played for Bonnie Raitt and other nationally known artist since the late 90's.
Roy has a very large musical repertoire, and covers most musical styles. He enjoys playing Easy Listening Music, Ballads, Folk, Folk/Rock, Rockabill, Blues, Old & New Country, DooWops, and Golden Oldies. He can "mix" enough different types of music during his sets to please everyone in the crowd. He has high quality instruments and PA sets that will handle any sized venue, from large halls and outdoor events to parties in private homes.
ZuZu Peddals consists of six to ten musicians who love to perform. Some of the band members have played with acts such as Vince Vance & The Valiants, Groove Posse (A.K.A. In The Groove), Delbert McClinton, Daughter Judy, Road Crew Band, James Taylor, Christopher Cross, Rob Dixon, Janie Frickie, Flyer, Frankie Cashmere and the Sweaters, and King Cone & The Tailgate Philharmonic.
They cover a wide variety of music that takes you from the early 40's through present day. ZuZu Peddals also includes a high-energy approach to their show.
If your event calls for a variety dance band along with an exciting show,
ZuZu Peddals is your act!
SOUNDS OF LAURA can provide her own 88 key electric piano & sound system . Laura customizes the sound to fit the music played. The result is a Beautiful, Awesome, Rich, and Unique sound. Extensive repertoire spans 20's through Comtemporary sounds of Today. To learn more about this artistic solo pianist, you may visit her website at: www.soundsoflaura.com
Straight Shooter, a country band from Oklahoma was formed in July 1996 by Jim and Mike Duggins. They have played all over Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas at numerous clubs, festivals and events. They were selected this year to peform at the annual "OPENING NIGHT 2006" in Oklahoma City.The year 2006 looks exciting as well they will be playing at Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar and Gril" on January 7th. They also have an upcoming show at the Bricktown Brewery later on in the year.They have played for the Mary Fallin for Congress Rallies and Watch Party in 2006. Their specialty is performing at wedding receptions all over the country with a wide variety of music to chose from they have become one of the more sought after groups for these occasions.
The band consists of some pretty impressive musicians in their own right, Jim and Mike Duggins have been playing music since they were old enough to stand, and have deep musical roots, being, they are related to a great music star, Conway Twitty, Bud Kurtz has played with members of ZZ Top and other well known musicians in the Dallas Texas area, Mike Munhollon has played behind many well known country artists, Charlie Hutson has been a DJ for KEBC and has drummed for many bands throughout the years.
The band has a CD " Have you heard Straight Shooter ". The CD dubbed, new- age country, a cross between "The Eagles" and The Statler Brothers is on the charts in England, Australia, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Antarctica, The Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium to name a few. The band has been nominated for various awards in the year 2000, from being named artist of the week in The Netherlands and having cd of the week in The Netherlands to winning the online country music award for best country band/group of the year 2000 overseas to being named country band of the year 2000 by The Oklahoma Country Music Association, New Artist Radio, "Country Group of the year" for 2002, the band is no run of the mill ordinary band. Disc Jockeys who have heard the cd have been impressed but most play-lists re corporately controlled and this is a local band. One Norman Talk show host has been playing some cuts from the CD and Al Escbach plays the Beer Song from time to time but that's about it. . Just recently the band is being noticed in the US. They have been featured on Twang Town USA out of Nashville, Nitewolf Radio in Wisconsin and Music Spotlight in California. The cd has received rave reviews from Linda Fryer, BMI and songwriter, Downeast Records and Deborah Minters, Australia.
"It is amazing how hard it is to get something played if you are not with a big label." The songs are solid and there are more in the box waiting to be released. Cuts from the CD go over so well with live crowds that one local bar has said that Straight Shooter is the most played CD on the juke box.
It all got started when the band played a few cuts written by singer / songwriter Bud at a live gig last year Three different people the band had never met offered to pay for the studio time if they would record their music. One song " the Beer Song" a story about a group of guys who just came to drink beer is a particular favorite.
"We have done interviews with radio stations playing our stuff all over Europe but we are basically unknown here in the US. "The Oklahoma Country Music Association has asked them to be their house band too and want them to back up other talented Oklahoma bands. "Some of us have played with or behind some big name people so it should come as no surprise that we can play". At a recent concert in Noble for around
2000 people the band played 5 songs not even on their play list including one, they had never done before.
In the near future the band intends to keep gigging and they have been approached about doing a European tour. In 2006 they will be releasing their new cd "Shake Your Country". We would like to pick up some gigs as a warm up act for some bigger acts. That way we could get the exposure we need to attract a CD deal with a major label. In the meantime we are writing new stuff and staying busy. We all have careers during the day but our real love is music. "
Category:
Band - Country
Additional Category:
Band - Rock
Genre:
50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Beach Music, Blues, Country, Dance, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Top-40
