Brass Lady is a seven-piece musical group that performs dance and popular music. We feature two exceptional women singers backed by horns and a complete rhythm section.
Category:
Band - Cover Band
Additional Category:
Band - Dance
Genre:
60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Dance, Disco, Jazz, Rythym and Blues
In the Know was formed in by veteran record executive and guitarist Kent Kiefer to fill the need for a highly polished cover band with the musicianship required to play the greatest rock & roll songs ever written by “A” level bands such as Led Zeppelin, Queen, Heart, The Eagles and other staple FM radio hits by top tier bands. The challenge was to find musicians who not only had the “chops” diversity and the vocal abilities to authentically pull off covering the songs we all know and love, but additionally to have the onstage charisma to treat audiences to a realistic performance with all the trappings of a first rate rock and roll stage show.
Searching for the right vocal talent was a tall order to fill. The first call went out to Julie Mains, an amazingly beautiful and talented lead vocalist with the vocal power and stage presence to front a rock group that will deliver performances so over the top you’ll think your dreaming.
At the same time in order to fill the need for that fat bottom end which every good rock band needs the call went out to monster bassist Albritton McClain. A true rock legend and charismatic performer as well as an astounding rock vocalist in his own right (just look at his bio below).
The only thing that remained was a drummer who could keep the infamous rock and roll backbeat in check and look good doing it. At the time the band was being assembled Kiefer ran into legendary Rock and Roll drummer Anthony Guess at a gig and the band was complete. After a string of rehearsals In the Know is now ready to deliver the goods and is accepting bookings from high level corporate clients, night clubs, wedding parties and casinos as well as private events.
Musicians Bios:
Albritton McClain: Albritton McClain is no stranger to danger. During his career he has co-written top hits as well as playing bass on top major label hits and billboard charting hits. During his tenure he has filled venues night after night delivering high energy performances hotter than a six alarm fire. With a bio too long to mention he has been an ongoing member of the Donnie Iris Band and co-wrote some of their hits such as “Love Is Like a Rock” and performed on major label singles including the landmark “Ah Leah” with its searing bass line and signature stacked vocals which made the group an international success and still enjoys rotational airplay on classic rock radio almost thirty years after it’s creation. In addition he has performed with Trent Reznor (Of Nine Inch Nails Fame) Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and many other notable performers, scored movie soundtracks and performed solo with his band Albritton McClain and the Bridge of Souls. He has written a catalog of over three hundred original songs and today resides in the Pacific Northwest and continues to perform, write, and is a prolific session musician.
Julie Mains: Julie is a classically trained vocalist with an amazing range and stage persona which has enabled her to perform with members of Yes, John Lennon, Queen, Paul Rodgers and Journey to name a few. She has a diverse background in musical theatre giving her the training and skill to deliver performances which are guaranteed to thrill any audience. Julie also performs with Spike and the Impalers and has done numerous appearances on television and to packed venues around the Pacific Northwest.
Kevin Anthony Guess: Known to his friends as “Kevtone” he is one of the most intuitive rock drummers to hit the stage. Most notably Anthony made an indelible mark in rock history when he handled the drumming for Camper Van Beethoven’s first albums which are considered to be highly respected and influential records among musicians and rock critics alike. Anthony then went on to record on a project created by legendary producer Sandy Pearlman with the group New World Entertainment War. He has also worked with numerous other projects both live and in studio sessions which have made his skills at the drum throne continue to be in high demand.
Kent Kiefer has been a professional musician, music publisher, Producer and Mastering Engineer for over twenty five years. With hundreds of album credits he has worked on records for artists as diverse as John Lee Hooker to the London Symphony. A native Californian hailing from Napa Valley, Kent cut his teeth studying with Legendary producer and recording engineer Fred Catero in San Francisco who recorded such classics as Black magic Woman (Santana) Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin) and numerous other important records. All that being said Kent is best known for his work as a Record Label CEO and music innovator when his company Emusic became the first to sell music through the internet as well as introducing the world’s first mp player and numerous other innovations in the electronic distribution of music. He as been a prolific speaker around the world on the subject of copyrights and digital distribution of music and has also owned record stores and radio stations. His first love however has always been slinging a Les Paul onstage and producing records. Kent retired from active business after his company was sold to Universal and these days he can be found around Seattle doing session work, live performance and producing records.
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 Melody Butchers are a high energey dance party rock and roll group from the oldies to 2008.
The Melody Butchers were formed in 2000 by several life long friends that had played in various seperate band projects throuout the 80’s & 90’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 Derek’s 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 200 songs heard nationally - including one of the largest sound libraries for broadcast which can be heard regularly on such National Sports shows as ESPN’s 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 3000 miles from Sherwood to perform)
Performing Since : 2000
Minimum fee : $ 800.00
