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Brother Lew & The Kingdom Reps - Lorain, Ohio
hip hop rap Reggaton Gospel
Category: Singers - Hip Hop Singer
Additional Category: Singers - Gospel Singer
Genre: Childrens Music, Christian Rock, Dance, Disco, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Latin, Merengue, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Salsa, Soul, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $5000
Distance: 20 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Love Connection - Chesterland, Ohio
High quality live jazz, R&B and Mo-Town music. Demo CDs are available. Has performed as a road musician for such groups as The Miracles (Mo-Town), The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Originals, Sweet James and The Fantastic Four, The Detroit Emeralds, & Wee Gee of The Dramatics, just to mention a few. Sandy Love - - , - -
Category: Band
Additional Category: Solo - Guitarist
Genre: 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Rythym and Blues
Pay Range: $500 - $2500
Distance: 21 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Ugly Radio Rebellion - Hazel Park, Michigan
Ugly Radio Rebellion is a hyper little pc band that performs the music of Frank Zappa
Category: Band - Tribute Band
Additional Category: Band - Rock
Genre: 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Alternative, Ambient, Beach Music, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Chamber Music, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Grunge, Jazz, Latin, Metal, New Age, Oldies, Opera, Polka, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Rock
Pay Range: $500 - $1500
Distance: 97 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Summit Jazz - Norton, Ohio
Bass and Electric Guitar Duo playing Jazz Standards
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Solo - Guitarist
Genre: 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Oldies
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 32 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Blak.Ops.Connections - Detroit, Michigan
- musicians that cover keyboards, drums, bass, horns, and vocals
Category: Band
Additional Category: Band - Top 40
Genre: 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, African, Ambient, Blues, Caribbean, Cuban, Dance, Disco, Electronic, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Motown, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Top-40
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 96 miles (out of musician's travel range)
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Solo flamenco guitar - Westlake, Ohio
Well experienced flamenco soloist
Category: Solo - Guitarist
Additional Category: Classical - Classical Guitarist
Genre: Ambient, Classical, Cuban, Latin, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 9 miles (in musician's travel range)
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THE CLASSIC SOUNDS - CLEVELAND, Ohio
POPULAR LOCAL GROUP BOOKING SUMMER DATES Reply to: Date: - - , : AM EDT POPULAR,VERSATILE GROUP BOOKING SUMMER DATES. The CLASSIC SOUNDS, a band with over , songs to entertain small to large audiences. We play all types of music depending on the clients requests of up beat rock and roll, jazz, love songs, to ballads and standards. Using the latest technology and a professional BOSE sound system, sound quality is amazing and volume adjustable to the customers request. Pricing is reasonable because we love to perform and want to be busy! We enjoy playing all types of venues, from dinner clubs and dance lounges to private parties, weddings, corporate functions and reunions. Call or email now so we can book you too this summer........................ Larry @ - - Chris @ - -
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band - Cover Band
Genre: 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Blues, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Soul
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 14 miles (in musician's travel range)
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THE CLASSIC SOUNDS - Mayfield Hts, Ohio
POPULAR,VERSATILE GROUP BOOKING SUMMER DATES. The CLASSIC SOUNDS, a band with over , songs to entertain small to large audiences. We play all types of music depending on the clients requests of up beat rock and roll, jazz, love songs, to ballads and standards. Using the latest technology and a professional BOSE sound system, sound quality is amazing and volume adjustable to the customers request. Pricing is reasonable because we love to perform and want to be busy! We enjoy playing all types of venues, from dinner clubs and dance lounges to private parties, weddings, corporate functions and reunions. Call or email now so we can book you too this summer........................ Larry @ - - Chris @ - -
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band - Cover Band
Genre: 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Country, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Soul
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 14 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Marty Montgomery & Nustuff - Detroit, Michigan
Lively soulful bluesy funky jazzy
Category: Band - Top 40
Additional Category: Band - Jazz
Genre: 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Caribbean, Dance, Disco, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Soul, Top-40
Pay Range: $1000 - $10000
Distance: 91 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Helen Gilbert and Jazzamatazz - Detroit, Michigan
Piano, Bass, Drums, Saxaphone and Vocalist.
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: DJ - Standard
Genre: 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Broadway, Cabaret, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues, Soul
Pay Range: $500 - $2500
Distance: 89 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Groove Party - Fenton, Michigan       Premier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
" Groove Party " is fast becoming one of the mid west regions favorite party bands. If you're planning a wedding reception, corporate party, country club function or just a small gathering with close friends, Groove Party can handle your affair, offering everything from a duo to a full 12-piece band. Before joining forces, all of the members of Groove Party spent many years working in the top corporate/wedding/party bands in the region as well as sharing the stage with a diverse range of artists that include... The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Little Jimmy Dickins, The Supremes, Mitch Ryder, Kool and the Gang, Question Mark and the Mysterians, War, Ready for the World, Anita Baker, and Luther Vandross, among others. Our mission is to make your event a night you and your guests will always remember. Full of fun and excitement, with styles covering everything from Sinatra, Motown, classic rock, jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and pop tunes of yesterday and today. contact email: thegrooveparty@aol.com "Groove Party" offers the best in "live" entertainment
Category: Band
Additional Category: Band - Cover Band
Genre: 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Country, Disco, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Rock, Rockabilly, Soul, Swing, Top-40
Pay Range: $2500 - $10000
Distance: 137 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Bobby Pizazz & The RhythmTrain - burton, Michigan
Bobby Pizazz, his name alone suggests something different, and he is! Bobby, A true Music Story Teller dedicated to original musical excellence. Bobby's enchanting melodies, timeless sound, attention-getting flare will completely transform the atmosphere of any room.
Category: Singers - Jazz Singer
Additional Category: Singers - Folk Singer
Genre: Big Band, Blues, Christian Rock, Country, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Rock, Soul, Swing, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $10000
Distance: 143 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Funkisdoo - Bowmansville, New York
Jazz, funk, improv dance
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band - Rock
Genre: Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Techno
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 186 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Specktron - Indianapolis, Indiana
Solo act, keyboards, guitar, vocals, programming, audience participation. I also have several other people I work with who sing and play an instrument.
Category: Singers - Pop Singer
Additional Category: Band
Genre: 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Ambient, Beach Music, Big Band, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cabaret, Caribbean, Christian Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, Techno, Top-40, World Music
Pay Range: $250 - $2500
Distance: 251 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Sol Y Rumba Band - Germantown, Maryland
Sol Y Rumba Band have been playing in the area for over 15 years! Our latin spiced music will give any party the need to get up and going.So for your next fiesta give us a call!
Category: Band - Top 40
Additional Category: Band - Wedding Band
Genre: Caribbean, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Salsa, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $1500
Distance: 284 miles (in musician's travel range)
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dominique - westland, Michigan
jazz, soft r&b, blues, soft rock
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band - Jazz
Genre: 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Big Band, Brazilian, Dance, Disco, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Salsa, Soul, Swing, Top-40
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 102 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Passionate Pianist - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
She plays with passion and sweetness beautiful BACKGROUND - AMBIENT MUSIC from West-Central Pennsylvania to Ohio, West Virginia, nationwide and overseas. She touches people´s hearts with her smooth and romantic piano stylings, and creates the proper atmosphere to enhance any social gathering. Visit her website www . PassionatePianist . com and read reviews, bio, repertory, watch her videos and gallery pictures, listen to audio samples and a special page for wedding music, consult her fees... She will play your piano or bring her portable one to your event. Claudia plays classical, jazz, new age, romantic latin, American standards, oldies, europop (French, Italian, Spanish), soundtracks and all ambient type of music. But her Argentinian Tango interpretations are a special treat, because she perform tangos with the passion and feeling that can only come from one who has this music in her blood. T e l . seven two seven - four two two - six six two eight
Category: Solo - Pianist
Additional Category: Classical - Classical Pianist
Genre: 20s Hits 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Ambient, Big Band, Broadway, Classical, Country, French Music, Gospel, Italian Music, Jazz, Latin, New Age, Oldies, Pop
Pay Range: $250 - $500
Distance: 115 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Latin Jazz Project - Buffalo, New York
In the 7 years of it’s existence, the Latin Jazz Project has strived to express a wide range of musical styles; latin, jazz, progressive and traditional, representing the musical heritage of multiple ethnicities embodied in the complexity of American life. Led by percussionist/guitarist Manuel “Manny” Perez and pianist/arranger Kevin Doyle, Latin Jazz Project features the lead vocalist Carlos Day, percussionist Juancito Bentancourt on timbales, Francisco Quinones on congas and bassist Alex Aponte, all monumental talents.
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band
Genre: Cuban, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Salsa
Pay Range: $1500 - $2500
Distance: 177 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Steve Squires rockin blues band - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Rockin Blues
Category: Band - Blues
Additional Category: Band - Rock
Genre: Blues, Funk, Latin, Rythym and Blues, Rock
Pay Range: $1500 - $10000
Distance: 177 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Paucity - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Category: Band - Rock
Additional Category: Band - Jazz
Genre: 30s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Alternative, Ambient, Cabaret, Childrens Music, Dance, Electronic, French Music, Fusion, Greek, Industrial, Jazz, Latin, New Age, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Russian, Soul, Techno, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $5000
Distance: 225 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Extending Search to 500 Miles
PIMENTA MALAGUETA - newark, New Jersey       Premier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
ELECTED BEST BRAZILIAN BAND IN U.S - PERFORMANCES IN ALL BRAZILIAN AND PORTUGUESE ,AFRICAN MUSIC FESTIVALS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
Category: Band
Additional Category: Band
Genre: 2000s Hits, African, Brazilian, Funk, Latin, Pop, Reggae
Pay Range: $1000 - $5000
Distance: 396 miles (in musician's travel range)
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daybreak - middletown, New Jersey       Premier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
mainly a wedding/party band but we have a history of (and continue to do) club work, touring, concerts, etc as individuals and as a group
Category: Band - Cover Band
Additional Category: Band
Genre: 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Alternative, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Caribbean, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Funk, Fusion, Italian Music, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Polka, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Soul, Swing, Top-40
Pay Range: $1000 - $10000
Distance: 405 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Son Quatro - Richmond, Virginia
Son Quatro, a 7 to 11 piece Latin Band from Richmond, Virginia, has been performing for Corporate Events, Private Parties, and Clubs since 2001 and plays a diverse set of Latin genres including Salsa, Merenge, Bachata, Cumbia, and Boleros. Son Quatro has the experience necessary to make your event a huge success. Our band members are from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico, and USA. Son Quatro plays the classic Salsa sounds from 70s and includes covers from Tito Puente, Ray Barreto, Ruben Blades, Fania, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, and also more modern artists like Fruko Y Sus Tesos, Buena Vista Social Club, and Afro Cuban All Stars.
Category: Band - Wedding Band
Additional Category: Band - Jazz
Genre: Caribbean, Cuban, Dance, Latin, Salsa, World Music
Pay Range: $1000 - $5000
Distance: 354 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Dave Santiago & Latin Affair - bronx, New York
Dave Santiago and latin affair, is one of the preimiere latin bands in the industry and arguably the busiest, thier CD "Dave Santiago & latin affair" has recieved great reviews domestically as well as internationally, and they are currently working on thier next soon to be realeased production, in addition to performing at all the top nightspots and concerts, dave and the band sepecialize in weddings, corporate events, and private events. In addition to being armed with the top musicians in the industry, Dave is a master showman, accomplished mc, and knows how to make your event one that you nad your guests will be talking about for a long time to come. Dave will work very closely with you to ensure that your event is everything that you have envisioned. we are also insured, and now offer professional DJ services ( if you dont already have ) during breaks at no extra cost to you, so if you need a top notch band, who really care about your event, and knows how to work an event like yours with class and expieience, then Dave Santiago is the band to book, we have a full listing of satisfied clients for refferences.
Category: Band
Additional Category: Band - Wedding Band
Genre: Latin, Salsa
Pay Range: $1500 - $5000
Distance: 412 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Simply Marvelous - Memphis, Tennessee
Simply Marvelous is a band equipped in satisfying all musical thursts.
Category: Band
Additional Category: Band
Genre: 20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, African, Alternative, Beach Music, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cabaret, Cajun, Caribbean, Chamber Music, Childrens Music, Christian Rock, Classical, Country, Cuban, Dance, Disco, Dixieland, Do-Wop, Electronic, Folk, French Music, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Metal, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa, Soul, Swing, Techno, Top-40, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $10000
Distance: 621 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Fascinatin' Rhythm (swingjazzband.com) - Washington, District of Columbia
The swing dance band of Washington DC metro ara
Category: Band - Jazz
Additional Category: Band - Swing
Genre: 50s Hits, 60s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Dance, Dixieland, Jazz, Latin, Swing
Pay Range: $500 - $2500
Distance: 304 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Jamaican One Man Band - Chicago, Illinois
Jamaican One Man Band performs reggae, calypso, cha cha, merengue, and steel drum songs for events and parties. audience participation: limbo, electric slide, macarena, cha cha slide.
Category: Solo - Keyboard
Additional Category: Singers - Wedding Singer
Genre: Beach Music, Cajun, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Latin, Merengue, Reggae, Ska, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 309 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Mélange - Alexandria, Virginia
We play eclectic R&B and are based out of the DC Area. Our name, "Mélange," means a mix, which is representative of the different genres we play.
Category: Singers - R and B Singer
Additional Category: Band - Cover Band
Genre: 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Caribbean, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Soul, World Music
Pay Range: $500 - $1000
Distance: 309 miles (in musician's travel range)
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Jim Loftus - Green Lane, Pennsylvania
PIANIST/VOCALIST/KEYBOARDIST("one-man-band") JIM LOFTUS is one of the top booked solo artists in several states for private functions(PA/NJ/DE/MD area)...HE'S CURRENTLY PLAYING PIANO WEEKLY IN NYC AT THE BRAND NEW "DESTINO" RESTAURANT [destinony.com](investor:Justin Timberlake)HE HAS OPENED FOR REGIS PHILBIN & TODD RUNDGREN, PLAYED TRIBUTE DINNERS FOR JULIE ANDREWS,MILTON BERLE,DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS,JR.AND ROSETTA LeNOIRE AT THE PLAZA & WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTELS & 21 CLUB--AND IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FUNCTION! Jim is an exceptional pianist/keyboardist/vocalist who has played public and private venues extensively in NYC, the Lehigh Valley, PA, and more recently in Philadelphia and its surrounding regions since 1986. His original musical 'Ghosts On Broadway' played the John Houseman Theatre in NYC in 1995...and he released two original pop/rock CDs 'THE FAME GAME'(2000) and 'Rockuperation'(2003). Jim is also a SAG/AFTRA actor who has appeared in three episodes of "LAW & ORDER:SVU", most notably playing a featured jury member on the episode "STRAIN"(original airdate Oct.18, 2005; has aired several times on NBC and USA network--SEE EPISODE "Strain" AGAIN MARCH 31, 2007 at 10PM E.S.T. on USA NETWORK).Jim has also appeared in 'HITCH' with Will Smith; been on 5 episodes of 'HACK' on CBS and a 'SEX & THE CITY' episode on HBO(third to the last show, final 6th season); he's starred in many stage musicals as well, playing Jesus in 'JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR' and many other roles. He is available for private parties whether corporate or residential and year-round wedding receptions(including ceremony music--he played Church Organ for 15 years and did numerous wedding ceremonies). He can does primarily solo work on piano and vocals or with his double keyboard setup and acoustic guitar (sounds like a full band since drums and bass are programmed in keyboards). HE WILL CONSIDER TRAVELLING GREAT DISTANCES(INTERSTATE)SO HE ENCOURAGES YOU TO BID FOR HIS SERVICES REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE. Jim plays a wide gamut of material from the '20's through today as demonstrated by the incredibly diversified songlist below; Old Standards/Sinatra era/Jazz; Broadway old and new; and Pop/rock music from the '50's to today.
Category: Solo - Pianist
Additional Category: Solo - Keyboard
Genre: 20s Hits, 30s Hits, 40s Hits, 50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Cabaret, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Oldies, Pop, Rock, Swing, Top-40
Pay Range: $500 - $5000
Distance: 338 miles (in musician's travel range)
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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.
Category: Band - Blues
Additional Category: Band - Swing
Genre: Blues, Jazz, Latin, Rythym and Blues, Soul, Swing
Pay Range: $500 - $1500
Distance: 340 miles (in musician's travel range)
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