The Rotations are the brainchild of bandmembers Liz Nash and George Johnson, with much appreciated guidance and support from world class Bassist and Flutist, Brian Lowe.
Brian, having settled in the Portland area after a very colorful, educational and adventurous + yrs that netted him a couple of degrees in Music, had him doing studio/session and gig work in Los Angelas for almost yrs, performing in Japan, Oregon State, California and on a few Cruise Lines.
Liz had performed as lead singer/frontperson for a couple of very successful hard rock/metal bands in the early 's around the Eugene/Albany/Willamette Valley areas, prior to her moving to Washington state. After an almost yr working from New Jersey to New Orleans, she returned to Portland to find that the 'Blues' had invaded just about everywhere!
Now, being the classic rocker she's always been, she spent the last yrs collecting a handful of the best, most talented, like-minded, pro musicians she could find and asked them..."Hey! You guys want to play some REAL music? Want to show this town what a live band is REALLY all about?"
And lo and behold, a few of them agreed!
After some intense collaboration with George Johnson and Brian Lowe, The Rotations have started to shape into something dynamic and truly special.
With the additions of such wonderful talent as Alex Jurgens (of Ordinary Joe), Kenny Hines (of the Otis Hines Project), Scotty Dixon (formly with Neal McCoy) and Ryan Butson ( + yr W. Coast Pro Drummer )We've been welcomed all over the greater Portland area as
'A Breath of Fresh Fun!'
'Wow! Songs that have never been played in our bar before!'
'Our customers couldn't stay off the dance floor!'
'You're what this town has been needing for years!'
We're do this as much for the sheer fun we have playing we do for the 'employment' aspect, and this is something that is very evident from the moment we hit the stage.
Looking for a band that actually entertains the guests at your club or event?
Want professional sounding vocals and a band that knows how to control the knobs on their volume, and still keep things high energy?
We're the ticket!
And remember...
'We can turn ANY song into a funk/metal song!'
Category:
Band - Rock
Additional Category:
Band - Cover Band
Genre:
80s Hits, 90s Hits, Alternative, Blues, Dance, Funk, Grunge, Metal, Motown, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Soul, Top-40
Oregon and Washington's premier party band! Fun House is comprised of five veteran musicans who have shared the stage with the likes of Eddie Money, Bonnie Raitt, Dizzy Reed and many others. Four vocalists in the band allows for broad diversity in sound and style, allowing for seamless transitions from AC/DC to Allison Krause to KC & the Sunshine Band to No Doubt. From the dinner set, through the cocktail hour, to the raging party...Fun House is the band you want!
Category:
Band - Cover Band
Additional Category:
Band - Dance
Genre:
80s Hits, 90s Hits, Blues, Dance, Disco, Funk, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Rock, Top-40
The Melody Butchers are a high energey dance party rock and roll group from the oldies to .
The Melody Butchers were formed in by several life long friends that had played in various seperate band projects throuout the s & s before forming this now well-established and popular band which currently plays a wide range of venues across the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern United States.
The band consists of a wide array of experienced musicians from many diverse backgrounds that include National and World Wide touring experience as well as national T.V. exposure.
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Drums & Percussion Mike Ternyik (A.K.A. Basil)
Basil has been playing drums since birth.
He has toured the US, Europe, and Canada as the percussionists for Everclear.
He has appeared on the Tonight Show, David Letterman and Saturday Night Live.
He also performed with noted N.W. acts Sweaty Nipples and later Supernaut.
Bass Guitar and Vocals Mike Taylor (A.K.A. Tay)
Mike picked up the bass later in life in the hopes of forming a band with his rock star friends.
Mike has improved throughout the years and is now a solid bass player and has now taken on duties as a singer, too.
Mike was also part of the Fugitives with lead singer Brian Rentsch. Mike also takes on the important role as BusinessManager
for the Melody Butchers.
Lead Guitar Derek Doggett
Derek is a dynamic and extremely talented guitar player. He has been involved in rock bands since an early age. One of Dereks accomplishments was touring nationally for the Motley Crue tribute band called Live Wire. Other projects
include, Rex and the Rockets, the Hit Men, and Step Child.
Lead Guitar and Vocals Ronn Chick (A.K.A. Chickman)
Ronn is a musical genius enough said.
Ronn runs his own professional recording studio in Vancouver, WA where he has published over songs heard nationally - including one of the largest sound libraries for broadcast which can be heard regularly on such National Sports shows as ESPNs Sports Center and others. Ronn has excelled at the craft of playing guitar since grade school and has mastered many other instruments; piano, drums, bass guitar, and m many others. Ronn has been a member of the Carol Mack Band, French Kiss and Harder Faster. Ronn also tours Nationally as a session guitarist for many National tribute bands.
Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar Brian Rentsch
Brian is the classic rock band front man with a great ability to deliver many styles of rock vocals while also playing solid rhythm guitar. Brian originally fronted the band The Fugitives..
Performer Info
Hometown : Sherwood, OR (Will travel miles from Sherwood to perform)
Performing Since :
Minimum fee : $ .
The leader of the band Tim Bliven plays with a multitude of there is steady members with fill in members..Play mostly originals..Tim has written over songs now and is slowly getting them put made two demo CD and now in the process of doing a solo CD due out August th and a Bad Gass CD out in September
Every wedding and party needs some form of entertainment, so why not a DJ? I am a mobile disk jockey who provides sound, music and lighting for any event. I'll make your wedding or party a memorable one, while having fun at what I enjoy doing - music!
I have over 9,000 songs to spin, and that library is growing daily. Along with playing music, I can make general announcements, entertain, provide sound and lighting for other people, and work with other vendors at an event to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Clients are offered a free consultation meeting (in person if close to Eugene, OR; over phone or through e-mail if not) to discuss my services, music that should be played and any other details that will need to be gone over before the event. After that we can stay in contact through e-mail and phone to make any changes or add last minute requests to your playlist.
If you don't live in Eugene and are still interested in my services, don't worry - I'll travel! My free consulatation meeting can take place over the phone or through e-mails, and I'll work just as hard to make sure that your event rocks!
Weddings:
My standard wedding package includes:
- Announcement of bridesmaids and best men
- Announcement of bride and groom
- Bride and Groom dance
- Father/Daughter dance
- Mother/Son dance
- Money Dance (optional)
- Announce Cake Cutting
- Toasts
- Provide projector and audio for any dvd/video/slideshow made for wedding
- Backround music
- Dance/Party music
Equipment:
My current equipment includes:
Sound: Mackie FR 800 Professional Amplifier, PA-FX6 Crate amp/mixer, 2 Nady MC-8" speakers, 2 Kustom 12" Speakers, 1 Behringer B1800X Pro Eurolive Professional Series Subwoofer, 1 Behringer 3-way stereo/4-way mono crossover, wireless mics
Music: Ion iCD02KSP Dual-CD mixer/player, CD's, HP Pavilion dv6636nr Entertainment Notebook PC, 60GB Video iPod
Lights: Dell 1200MP Projector, American DJ Vertigo, American DJ Colorpod, American DJ Mini Starball, American DJ Agressor, American DJ Mystic, American DJ minifog, Chauvet Lil' Bubbler
Misc: Speaker stands, light stand, microphone stand, speaker/microphone cables, extension chords, power strips
My current rate is $50 per hour plus gas compensation of $1 for every 10 miles. To check the mileage to and from the event I always use MapQuest..
As a thank you for looking at my information, you may download my podcast for free: go into iTunes, search for "David Stoltz" in the music store, then go to the podcast titled "David Stoltz Music." Then iTunes will automatically download the podcast for you whenever I update it.
BONUS: All of my clients will receive my new album from iTunes free of charge "For HJC." It's an electronic/trance album with orchestral elements.
If you're looking for a mix of entertainment, I also perform on saxophone by myself and with jazz ensembles on either saxophone, drums or piano. What can I say - I'm a music major :-)
Category:
DJ - Standard
Additional Category:
Solo - Saxophone
Genre:
20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, African, Alternative, Ambient, Beach Music, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cabaret, Cajun, Caribbean, Celtic, Chamber Music, Childrens Music, Christian Rock, Classical, Country, Cuban, Dance, Disco, Dixieland, Do-Wop, Electronic, Folk, French Music, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Greek, Grunge, Hawaiian, Hip-Hop, Industrial, Italian Music, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Metal, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Opera, Polka, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Russian, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, Techno, Top-40, Tribute Band, World Music
The Jazz Generation, based in Sacramento, is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational ensemble of men and women. There are currently 5 CDs on sale online at http://cdbaby.com/found?artist=suzanne+brooks&soundlike=&album=&style= where samples can be heard. "Listening To The Radio" (original single words & music by Brooks) released December, 2005. The musicians of the Jazz Generation are superb. Options in hiring the group include work as vocal/piano or vocal/guitar duo, vocal/piano/bass or vocal/piano/guitar trio; vocal/piano/bass/ drums or vocal/piano/guitar/drums quartets or the entire ensemble. The atmosphere of The Jazz Generation is a positive experience from a diversified group that swings, is entertaining and wonderful to observe. More information is available at http://www.gigmasters.com/Jazz/TheJazzGeneration/
For client convenience, The Jazz Generation accepts Visa/Mastercard.
Michael Lewis is a national quality artist, blending cool pop/bluesy vocals, with polished guitar riffs and a solid groove. He is a dynamic performer, a talented songwriter and a Nashville session guitarist. In 2007 Michael was chosen among the top 48 artists in the IAR listings out of thousands of applicants. One reviewer wrote of Michael's live show; "He is an extraordinarily talented musician and a powerful presence in concert."
Category:
Band - Blues
Additional Category:
Band - Jazz
Genre:
70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Blues, Fusion, Jazz, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock
The Who
With songs that amount to Rock Anthems, the Who were
and are still today a brilliant and stylistic band. Four of the
most incredible musicians of their time, besides giving us
great songs they created the concept of the Rock Opera.
Who-Dunnit
Consisting of four Northern California musicians that have
played for many years individually, that share a love of the
Who's music, sound and style. The band is a tribute to the
boldness, creativity and depth of the sound and incredibly
unique style of the Who.
Playing throughout Northern California for years, the
members of this tribute band have come together to share
their love of the music
Category:
Band - 1970s Music
Additional Category:
Band - 1960s Music
Genre:
60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Oldies, Opera, Pop, Rock
