In , Henry Neal, Dale McCrory, & Doug Woodard left their current band to form Southland with Jesse Boartfield. The Band continued for the next years to rehearse and play at many clubs as house band including: Chester's in Riverside, Al, P.J.'s in Margaret, Al., Friendly Ed's in Pell City, Al to name a few. brought new changes for the band with the idea of using two guitarists. The combination of Ron Dometrovich and Jesse Boartfield produced a new electricity in the sound of the band. was a big year for Southland. Back to a four piece the band settled into Steve Zito's recording studio and cut their first cd, Respect. Steve continued to work as second guitarist off and on over the next years. A single was released that year on A.M.I. Records. The song - Southland - reached .. on the independent charts and .. on the national charts! - After many years of playing in and around Birmingham, Southland finally played its first festival - Forth Fest in Pell City, Al., opening for The Fabulous Thunderbirds and John Anderson. - With the addition of Rick McDurmin on Bass, the band continued playing large venues such as : Briarfield Iron Works - opening for Montgomery Gentry, Lake Fest - opening for Dan Seals and The Grass Roots, and Birmingham's City Stages Coca-cola Stage! - Still going strong, Southland changed its sound with the addition of Tommy O'Barr on Guitar. Once again sceduled for City Stages BlockBuster Stage. Both Dale and Jesse continued writing new material. The band also played the Nashville Music Festival in ! - Back to a piece band Southland joins forces with time grammy winner Larry Butler !!The new cd features brand new songs from the band including original tunes!! - Southland continues to write songs and perform live music! Come check out one of our live shows and have some fun
The Venus Mission - Memphis, TennesseePremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
It's the hottest band between Memphis and the Sun! Featuring three heavenly female singers, four stellar musicians, and great dance hits from the 1970's, 80's and 90's -- plus several sassy originals -- The Venus Mission will take your next event into the stratosphere.
The Venus Mission delivers a show that's as professional as it is entertaining. Perfect harmonies, tight-as-spandex grooves, a high-energy stage act and first-rate light show -- this band always gives a performance that everyone enjoys, from club-hopping college kids to high-society gala-goers.
Recording with noted producers Chris Trevett and Niko Lyras, the band worked for two years on its own sassy, original pop and released its first album, "Body Rockin'", to critical praise in the spring of 2007.
So pull on your acid-washed jeans and leg warmers, dig out that Members Only jacket, empty a can of hairspray on your head, and take a rocket-ride with The Venus Mission!
Category:
Band
Additional Category:
Band - 1980s Music
Genre:
70s Hits, 80s Hits, 2000s Hits, Disco, Pop, Rock, Top-40
Bob performs as a one-man-band, or with a small combo, sings jazz,blues,light rock,country. He plays keyboard and bass guitar, writes his own music and is available for session work as well as parties.
Julliette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in a small town called Lacombe known for its Creoles and American Indians that is North of Lake Pontchartrain, the second largest salt-water lake in the United States that covers an area of 630 square miles with an average depth of 12 to 14 feet, located in Southeastern Louisiana. And, her love for Rhythm & Blues and Gospel music was set in motion at the young age of eight years old.
Julliette's performance is not just a show; it is an experience... This charge of energy has undeniably played a major role in Julliette developing her silky-satin and sultry-sexy provocative style and alluring stage presence.
Now, are you all ready? Ain't no stopping her now, she's on the move, and Julliette has got the groove with her band who knows how to get you in the right mood to enjoy the divine and memorable experience of Julliette and Foreplay!
Please note: Julliette and Foreplay will accept song requests within a reasonable amount of time that will be determined by the band prior to execution of the contract prior to the engagement.
Checkout: Julliette and Foreplay at www.myspace.com/jullietteandforeplay
The Great Imponderables - Cashiers, North Carolina
Dance oriented, this band performs music from the 50's to today. Everything from Elvis to Incubus, from Otis to Greenday. Swing, funk, shag, and even motown. We have something to keep things moving for guests of all ages.
The Ivey Brothers Band is a full variety group that has been around for many years. Weddings, parties, dances, company events...they play them all. Over 20 years of experience, top notch state of the art equipment,and a willingness to please the audience is what sets this group apart.
At age 11, Tracy Hamlin introduced her soulful voice before a curious crowd at the La Fountain Blue in Baltimore, Md. From that day on, Tracy knew she had a special gift, and her life changed forever. Little did she know then that she would travel the world as a lead singer, visiting places she had only dreamed of as a little girl: from Japan to South Africa.
Now, Hamlin, the longtime lead singer for the award-winning group, "Pieces of a Dream", releases her first solo album, "Seasons" (DMH Records, LLC). The CD will feature performances by Najee on flute in "Sundown", James Lloyd (from Pieces of a Dream) on piano in the title cut and Paul Reed Smith (world renowned guitar maker) in "Ain't No Sunshine".
For Hamlin, "Seasons" is a wonderful representation of her rich, warm sound that has attracted both R&B and jazz aficionados. In addition to her years with "Pieces of a Dream", she has shared the stage with such music greats as Al Jarreau, Boney James, Gerald Albright, Carlos Santana, India Arie and Joe Sample. Add to that her role as background singer for Howard Hewett, Miki Howard and Maysa. In recent years, Hamlin has distinguished herself as the lead singer on two highly successfully "Pieces of a Dream" CDs - "No Assembly Required" and "Love's Silhouette".
Hamlin's career is built on a solid musical education foundation, which has played an integral part in her success. She developed her classical music skills learning how to sing in three languages - French, German and Italian - at the Baltimore School of the Arts. She topped off her musical training by studying at the prestigious Peabody Preparatory School of Music.
Hamlin best describes her singing like this, "As a vocalist, I plan to keep delivering good, quality music from my heart, which is what you'll find when you hear my music."
Groove Factor, a band started in 2006 by Terry "BamBam" Jemison (band leader/drummer) that's on its way to sweeping the world off its feet. Made up of two "Hot" female lead vocalist backed by four seasoned musician/singers including a rocking DJ make Groove Factor an exciting band for most any type occasion. Specializing in all generes of music from Motown oldies, to todays R&B and Hip-Hop, which allows flexibility that's a hit at any event. They combine their superb choreography, funky beats and fantastic vocals into one great show. The band members credits equal years of experience performing on stage for weddings, frat and sorority parties, corporate parties, nightclubs in the US and Asia. So get your Groove on with Groove Factor and remember " It's a GROOVE thang!"
