Nathan Granner - kansas city, MissouriPremier Member
Nathan Granner
“…Granner makes each of his numbers an event. He's blessed with a commanding personality and a rich, resonant voice… perhaps more impressive are his control and finesse, the emotional logic with which he paces his solos, the way his singing takes on fresh timbre suited to whatever character he's singing…” Alan Scherstuhl, The Pitch Weekly, March 10, 2009
On his own, Sony/BMG Masterworks recording artist, Nathan Granner has received critical acclaim from The Boston Globe, The London Times, The New York Times, Opera News, Washington Post, and USA Today from his appearances as solo artist as well as from his leading role portrayals with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Irish Radio Orchestra, the Tulsa Philharmonic, Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Tampa, and Tulsa Opera. He counts his characterizations of Ferrando in Cosi fan Tutte, Nemorino in L’Elisir D’Amore, Remus in Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha and Mr. Owen, Man With a Paint Box from Dominick Argento Wagnerian pastiche, Postcards from Morocco, in addition to being a Metropolitan Opera National Council Semi Finalist as his most outstanding achievements to date.
During the 2005 – 2006 season, Nathan produced a successful double national tour, performing for nearly 33,000 patrons in 35 American cities, with classical guitarist Beau Bledsoe to support their recently released CD, Departure, and with Soprano Lisa Williamson in their “Waiting for Guffman”- meets-Anna-Russell-type comedic opera concert, I Dolci Canti.
Mr. Granner has also been a force in the Kansas City Metropolitan area, working and collaborating throughout the community as an artistic director, a general manager and as an entrepreneur. He is co-founder and President of KCMETROPOLIS.org, Kansas City’s new online journal of the Performing Arts, an answer to the shrinking press coverage of the print media industry.
In addition, Granner is creating a new role for a new major musical theater piece “Lost Lady With a Violin, written by Laurie Whitaker and is collaborating with composer Jeffery Ruckma on “Nathan Granner – Wee Small Hours – Variations on the 16 songs on the iconic 1955 Frank Sinatra Album” Also on deck is collaboration with composer Brad Cox on “Hymn - a new live production celebrating the history of the American Hymn”. He is also keeping an extensive national concert schedule.
Category:
Singers - Classical Singer
Additional Category:
Singers - Pop Singer
Genre:
20s Hits 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, Big Band, Broadway, Cabaret, Chamber Music, Classical, French Music, Gospel, Italian Music, Latin, Opera, Soul, World Music
Tim Rowland & the Impressions! - Rockaway Beach, Missouri
Tim Rowland is a master Singing Impressionist and can imitate the voices of several legendary Celebrities past and present! He has delighted audiences
of all sizes around the country performing his awesome show at Theatres, Lounges,
Night Clubs, Corporate events and television and radio appearances! He currently lives in Branson, Missouri and performed in his own show seven nights a week at a Theatre Lounge on the world famous ' strip for over a year! Tim is never alone on stage, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis jr., Roy Orbison, Bobby Vinton, Cher, Brenda Lee, Rodney Dangerfield, Jimmy Stewart and several other Superstars regularly join him in his act to amaze the crowd!
Tim's wonderful band, the "Impressions" are the most talented young musicians in showbusiness today! Will Clark, Music Director and Pianist, Seth Urban on guitar, Jeramiah Sharp on Bass and Ian Ericson on the drums frequently bring audiences to their feet, first to dance and then for standing ovations!
Together, Tim Rowland and the Impressions win folks over with great singing, music, impersonations and audience particapation and good, clen fun that will make you a big hit for booking this unique and exciting show!
Category:
Band - Tribute Band
Additional Category:
Band - Cover Band
Genre:
60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Christian Rock, Country, Disco, Do-Wop, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Soul
The B&B Duo is available for dances, receptions, reunions, conventions, and private parties. Specializing in the music of the Big Band Era and swing, this husband and wife duo treats their audiences to music from the 's through the 's including Waltzes, Latin, Classic Rock 'n Roll, and Classic Country. Byron and Barb Westerman settled near Branson, Missouri when Byron landed a trumpet gig with Bobby Vinton and The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Their colorful musical careers have spanned the globe. Byron retired from his position as Postmaster of Salina, Kansas to play lead trumpet for the the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Barb began her career performing with the USO before launching a successful career teaching middle, and high school band and jazz band across Kansas. While teaching, Barb also played with several regional Big Bands across Kansas. The B&B Duo signature sound is produced by a mixture of background tracks created on a Roland Fantom Digital piano combined with Byron playing live on trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano and Barb on alto and tenor saxophones. They add velvety smooth vocals to many of their arrangements and enjoy an easy rapport with their audiences.
