Solo performances featuring pedal steel guitar, midi pedal steel guitar, guitar, and voice with a digital looping device. No pre-recorded music (unless the client brings it).
Category:
Solo - Guitarist
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, African, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cajun, Caribbean, Celtic, Country, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, World Music
JOHNNY ANGEL & The Swingin' Demons - NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
JOHNNY ANGEL
- by, Dave Hershorin (editor National Champs) Johnny Angel and the Swinging Demons genuinely represent an era of American classical music (jazz) that has passed. But the sounds that come from Johnnys bandstand when he swings out are anything but stuck in time. Johnny and his top-flight New Orleans cats have a progressive sound that is still being shaped. Ergo, this is not a revival band, but a working group of serious musicians who know theyve started something much bigger than its component parts. Whereas many bigger names have already made it, the hunger of the Swinging Demons means they follow their fearless leader wherever he takes them from his own bag of favorites to big-band standards to personally penned classics, Johnny is still making his sound and proving his artistic vision nightly. Anyone who saw Duke in the 20s (Washingtonians) or Goodmans incarnations in the 30s knows that special time when a genuine sound is about to explode. You can feel Angel and his Demons undeniably dynamic freshness in every song; they cause feet to tap and heads to turn wherever they play. New York supplies the roots for Johnny, but New Orleans gives his sound a caramelized backbeat sweeter than local molasses. Johnny doesnt just cover songs he embraces them, making each melody his own. The way Johnny sings truly redefines the music from this by-gone era as he and his mates expand the ever-growing definition of swing. With the way Johnny makes his audience part of the show - via his big band dance lessons and Sinatra-esque schmoozing patrons always clamor for more. Just Johnnys fashion sense and pompadour make you take notice, but it is his command of the entire offering that keeps you glued to his every note. Hey, this guy who used to do hair for Bobby DeNiro and other top stars must do pretty good if he can ditch his day job to become one of the best bandleaders/singers that the Big Easy has ever known...and he does... Here are a few of the accolades Johnny and his band(s) have received: OFFBEAT MAGAZINE Entertainer of the Year 1998 Newcomer of the Year 1998 MUSICIANS ATLAS Band of the Year (South region) - 2000 And these are just some of the amazing gigs where Johnny has performed: DISNEY WORLD Orlando, FL ISLE OF CAPRI Shreveport, LA CASINO MAGIC Bay St. Louis, MS THE GRAND - Biloxi, MS BALLYS - New Orleans, LA TREASURE CHEST - New Orleans, LA D-DAY MUSEUM - New Orleans, LA MEDAL OF HONOR Ceremony - Houston, TX HILTON HOTEL - New York, NY BOOTLEGGERS BISTRO - Las Vegas, NV Democratic and Republican Party Events - Washington, D.C. BBC-TV for Sickle Cell Anemia Benefit - London, ENG OGLOBAL TV - Sao Paulo, Brazil Opened for THE STRAY CATS - Sao Paulo, Brazil Opened for JERRY LEE LEWIS @ HOB - New Orleans, LA Broadcast on BRAZILIAN NATIONAL RADIO Broadcast on WWOZ-FM Radio 90.7 in NEW ORLEANS, LA And a few of Johnnys other choice accomplishments: Cameo appearance with Burt Reynolds in film TEMPTED (with Julie LaShae) Appeared with Jamie Fox (who won an Oscar for his role) in the film RAY Appeared in the CBS Mini-series ELVIS Bandleader and Studio Producer for the film THE RISING PLACE Johnnys original song, IN HIS ARMS, used in CBC-TV show LE MADAME CONSUL Writer and Producer of the live musical theater; CLUB DEUCE
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Category:
Band - Swing
Additional Category:
Singers - Jazz Singer
Genre:
20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Dixieland, Gospel, Italian Music, Jazz, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing
We are a unique Music duo and Agency who specialize in providing a grang performance for almost any venue,party,wedding...you name it!Our staff is here to help you make your next ocassion a smashing success.Our repetoire consists of great tunes-Jazz,Swing,Pop,Blues,Originals and some of the Golden Oldies.We have the ability to cater to your music needs for any size venue-Big or Small.
Just click on our web link to hear some of our performances.
If there are any other styles of music that you would like to book a band for,just e mail us or call
813 871-5756 with your requests.Robert has a solo career as a Solo singer-songwriter.He also performs as a 1 Man Band,playing and singing Classic Rock,Originals,and much more.
Minday Aptheker is the Lead Vocalist who has had experience performing in the theater,as well as spending a good deal of time singing as the Leader of a Disco band in The New York area during the late 1970's.
Both individuals joined forces in 1995.With the combination of Mindays original mezzo -soprano voice and Robert's multi-instrumental talent,they have helped make "Aptheker" a household name,here in there home town and abroad.
Minday Aptheker-Vocalist,has many years of acting and singing experience.Well versed in vocal theory,proper technique and improv.
Robert Aptheker[aka. Robby Lake]performing in about 100 venues across Florida .Can perform hundreds of popular cover songs.
"Minday and Robby were magic to the eyes and ears!"-Earnest Strong(Orlando)
Category:
Band - Jazz
Additional Category:
Band - Swing
Genre:
20s Hits 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Disco, Folk, Fusion, Jazz, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Swing, Tribute Band
