Stir it Up with this highly-acclaimed Island Party Band. Soca Jukebox has established itself as one of the region's most sought-after groups with a Caribbean steel drum infusion into one fun, rockin' band. Taking their name from a popular Caribbean music style (soca is slang for "Soul Calypso"), the group performs familiar contemporary hits as well as traditional island music . They give every song a unique Latin or Reggae twist, the very element that endears them to audiences. Dressed up, they add a memorable touch of class to your social gathering. Dressed down, they'll bring the dirty reggae to your party.
Soca Jukebox is the perfect group to create that "Island Atmosphere". Their presentation is high-energy and truly entertaining. Kick-back, feel the rhythm and say, "Yah, Mon" to this extraordinary ensemble!
Category:
Band
Additional Category:
Solo - Steel Drum
Genre:
50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, African, Alternative, Beach Music, Caribbean, Cuban, Dance, Folk, Latin, Oldies, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Top-40, World Music
Cool Blue is a nine to sixteen piece swing band. Although we specialize in swing and jazz, we also play a little rock and country. We are ideal for wedding receptions, office parties and other events.
Category:
Band - Swing
Additional Category:
Band - Jazz
Genre:
40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Country, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Polka, Rock, Salsa, Swing
latin jazz: bossanova/samba/rumba/fonk/latin fussion.
for dancing:salsa/merengue/cumbia/bachata/ mambo.
Solo guitarr: backround music: classical,flamenco/musi around the world with a clasy touch.
Category:
Band
Additional Category:
Solo - Acoustic Guitar
Genre:
80s Hits, Ambient, Brazilian, Classical, Cuban, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Salsa, World Music
Talented, professional, flexibile and original are just some of the words used to describe the Peneplain Jazz Project. We are a group of award-winning jazz musicians that play all styles of Jazz; from Swing to Bop, Latin to Contemporary, Funk and even some Jazzed-up pop tunes.
PJP is built around a dynamic rhythm section of piano, bass and drums to which we add instrumentation as needed. Available instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, vocals(male and female), guitar, flute and vibraphone. The resulting sound ranges from intimate to exciting. For smaller venues and budgets we also offer various duo and drumless trio formats.
Contact us today and let us know how we can be of service or visit us on the web for more details !
Rogue Sound is a Live-Band-Hip-Hop-Reggae group out of Boulder Colorado. RS produces a positive-minded set with a style as unique as the bands four members. Their influences of Reggae, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Latin music provide a good vibe and atmosphere guaranteed to make the audience shake it’s booty on the dance floor. The combination of both English and Spanish lyrics, along with the smooth blend of various music styles spread the message of unity that the band strives to convey. The Rogue Sound experience is a celebration of the interconnectivity of life through music…
Category:
Band - Rock
Additional Category:
Singers - Hip Hop Singer
Genre:
Dance, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Rock, World Music
The Charles Walker Blues Band - Brown Deer, Wisconsin
The Charles Walker Blues Band is a five piece band that performs various styles of blues and R&B with precision and energy. What adds to the band uniqueness, apart from award winning musicians (together for 3 years), is the richness of both the original and cover (BB King, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Muddy Waters) material. A quote from Noggin Blues Matters! magazine describes us best, “…“…we are treated to the full panoply of Blues styles, great tunes, intelligent lyrics and superb instrumentation throughout.” (Issue 33, 06)
Charles Walker, tenor saxophone, keyboard, songwriter & band leader, received formal jazz training at UW Eau Claire. He has played saxophone for over 17 years. His last band was Muddy Blue, who released a CD entitled “Low Down Dirty Blues”. He has played with such greats as Big Al from New Orleans and JJ Johnson at BB’s in St. Louis. His influences are Luther Allison, Ray Charles, Illinois Jacquet, Louis Jordan, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Sax Gordon, Keb’ Mo, and John Coltrane.
Miss Shanna Jackson, lead vocals, has been singing in Milwaukee since she's been five and attended the School of Fine Arts in Milwaukee to hone her vocal talent in the late 80's. Her professional career started with female singing groups in Nashville and Atlanta, but has found her passion in the blues, which she has been performing professionally for four years. One of the highlights of her career so far has been sharing the stage with Nora Jean Brusco. Her biggest blues influences are Shemekia Copeland, Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy and Big Time Sarah. . Jean Claude-Mondo reviewed her vocals as, “Powerful, natural and cut perfectly for the blues, the voice of Miss Shanna Jackson is divine.”
Emre "Turkish Sensation" Alp, lead guitar, has traveled the farthest to play the blues. He hails originally from Turkey where he received training in both Classical Guitar and Baglamoa (a Turkish national instrument). He's been playing blues guitar for over 16 years and his biggest influences are T-Bone Walker, BB King, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl and Gatemouth Brown.
Kent Hamele, bass guitar, has been playing bass for over 35 years and his last big blues experience was with Cadillac Joe and Paul Flipowitz. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin and has played the gambit of rock, pop, Caribbean, African and, of course, blues genres in the process. He has opened for such greats as Lil’Ed, Johnny Bassett and Shemekia Copeland.
Nic Fugate, drums/percussion, been playing drums for over 12 years. He currently holds a Bachelor Degree in music from UW-Milwaukee with emphasis in percussion performance. Nic’s many playing experiences have made him a very diversified player, ranging from small combo jazz to hard rock. These experiences include the UW-Milwaukee Jazz Ensemble, UWM Jazz Combos, alternative band Abstract Thought, and musical work throughout the area. His latest accomplishments come from playing with the band All Envy Aside, MTV-U 2005 Best Music on Campus winner along with WAMI 2006 Rock Group of the Year. Nic believes in continuing the learning process, studying with the likes of Mark Pulice (Carmen McRae) and Ernie Adams (Al Di Meola) and attending clinics by great artists such as Ignacio Berroa and Dom Famularo. Nic currently performs as a freelance musician throughout the Milwaukee area and maintains a strong private studio.
we have an acoustic guitar/violin duo, add a bass to that for a trio, add hand percussion to the duo or with the bass, also have an electric quartet of 6& 12 string guitars, electric 5 string violin, bass, drum set, and can also add hand percussionist to the quartet
Category:
Band
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 2000s Hits, Blues, Broadway, Folk, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Salsa, World Music
