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| Central Illinois band which plays original material and covers. They are young and passionate about their music and its presentation. Their original songs present a smooth combination of intelligent lyrics and rhythmy blues/rock reminiscent of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. It has best been described as a soulful, bluesy, 's - 's rock sound. The band is named for a shared experience with Canadian Customs Agents on trip to Canada. |
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Band - Rock |
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Band |
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Blues, Rock |
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$500 - $2500 |
| Distance: |
83 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| South, as the old cliche goes, finds it's strength in it's diversity. Presently based in Kankakee, Illinois, Their story began in the small town of Clifton, Illinois on the fringe of the Chicago southlands. A group of friends active in various music programs began replacing their traditional concert instruments with used guitars and beat-up drum sets and jammed whenever they could in garages, barns and empty rehearsal rooms of the modest Central High School. By January , , after a number of differing arrangements, South officially formed. The band borrowed it's name from Otto Road in Kankakee County where four of the five original members resided. Currently, the band is composed of Lee Dean (lead guitar, vocals), Ryan Leggott (bass, vocals), Garth Johnson (drums), Greg Peerbolte (rhythm guitar, vocals), Robert "Da Vinci" Gates (keys, aux. perc., vocals), and Donny Elumbaugh (Live sound, recording engineer, webmaster).
Dean is a natural musician, fluent in guitar, bass, drums, keys and virtually any other instrument he picks up. He has been playing self-taught guitar for several years. Previously, he was active in gospel and jazz bands. Leggott has been playing playing bass guitar for well over a decade and was original member of the acclaimed band Key Lo G (previously Mystery Machine). He is extremely influenced by funk music and is a crowd favorite on stage. Johnson has been playing drums for virtually all his life. He has been involved in countless bands in almost every genre, including the notorious Rat Bastard Band of Kankakee. Peerbolte has been playing guitar for upwards of seven years. He is an intense and heated performer with lavish stage presence. His influences include the dynamic classic rock of the 's and 's. Gates, who moonlights as a nationally ranked tennis player, is truly deserving of his nickname. He has composed numerous pieces of music, ranging in style from hip-hop and blues to R&B and instrumental jazz. He is influenced by aspects of all genres of music. Elumbaugh, the literal and figurative " th man" of South's appearance and success on the web.
South is a seasoned act that has played across Chicagoland and throughout Central Illinois. The band has successfully participated in concerts, private venues, battle of the bands, and has fans ranging in age from to . They are influenced by virtually every genre of music, and their original compositions reflect elements of funk, hard rock, blues, jazz, ballads, and R&B. To hear samples of South's music, please visit the band's website at e /ottoroadrecords. Booking information can be obtained by contacting Donny via email at or greg at ( ) - . |
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Band - Rock |
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Band - Cover Band |
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90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Blues, Folk, Funk, Grunge, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rock |
| Pay Range: |
$500 - $1000 |
| Distance: |
92 miles (out of musician's travel range) |
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| Smooth Jazz, Standards, Oldies, Rock, Swing, Dance, Light country, etc. We have a -pc ensemble, -pc Band, and -pc Dance Band.
We also have a String Trio and Quartet for Classical events. |
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Band |
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Solo - Pianist |
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20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Chamber Music, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Swing |
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$500 - $2500 |
| Distance: |
67 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| Piece Cover Band. Male and Female vocal lead singers. Can cover many styles of music, all accomplished musicians... |
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Band - Cover Band |
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Band - Rock |
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80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Blues, Country, Pop, Rock |
| Pay Range: |
$500 - $1000 |
| Distance: |
54 miles (out of musician's travel range) |
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| We are a high energy, foot stompin', down to Earth bunch of musicians who love playing live shows, and promoting our newest CD "Incognito". |
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Band - Rock |
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Band - Country |
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80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Blues, Country, Folk, Funk, Rock |
| Pay Range: |
$500 - $5000 |
| Distance: |
0 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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After beating out , hopefuls to become a semi-finalist on FOX's Hit show AMERICAN IDOL, year old singer/songwriter/dancer/actor Jared Michael Yates is well on his way.
During season of the world's most popular televised talent competition, Jared wowed the crowd with his charm and incredible natural talent.
"I auditioned for American Idol as a spur of the moment thing" recalled the Illinois native, who soon found himself performing live in front of over million television viewers. As the youngest male performer of the season, Jared was interviewed and featured on MTV News, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, E Tonight, and numerous other media outlets. Statistics on Google in late showed Jared Yates, along with grammy winner Carrie Underwood, as among the most 'searched' Idol contestants on the net.
In addition to performing at numerous shows, fairs, festivals, and concerts, Jared found that he has an inherent ability to write songs as well. Jared's new CD "ALL THAT I AM", is currently being shopped to major labels. "A lot of people, especially teenagers, will be able to relate to the message of my music since I am in their age range.
Jared now travels and performs for many gigs and bookings with his new band of very talented musicians.
"One thing people should know about me is that I am willing to take chances with my music and I will do anything to let it be heard", Jared concluded. |
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Singers - Pop Singer |
| Additional Category: |
Band - Top 40 |
| Genre: |
Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Top-40 |
| Pay Range: |
$500 - $1500 |
| Distance: |
34 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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