Mountain Lions International - Orfordville, Wisconsin
“Making this World a Better place to Live” is the mission of the Mountain Lions International.
Sierra Leone West Africa, Wisconsin USA, and Mexico are the homelands of this culturally diverse group of musicians who met in the unlikely place of Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Mountain Lions International’s roots go back to 1997 when Dan and Joe as two UW-Whitewater students began assembling lyrics. Jon began jamming with them in the basement in 1999. Chris was sent to sit in with the Lions in Nov 2003 temporarily. Juan was added in the summer of 2005. Each of the Mountain Lions contributes their unique skills, talents, temperament, and culture to this musical group.
The MLI first played out at the Friends of Africa Picnic in July 2000 at Dretzka Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Another 2 years of writing lyrics and putting them to music brought the Lions to being chosen to perform in an annual “Battle of the Bands” event on the UW-W Campus. The Lions receiving first place for their 45 minute set in that event was the impetus for starting to gig. It was a very exciting time for the MLI and they made sure they could perform for the three plus hours required of solo band performances in Wisconsin taverns. During 2005 MLI performed 106 times in eight states in a variety of venues to a diversity of audiences.
MLI’s “Afre-rok” music (a blend of African, Reggae, and Rock) is unique to them and displays the diversity of their musical and cultural backgrounds. Mountain Lions International music also represents their attitude about life; it is about all peoples of the world getting together and solving their differences, about joy and respect for one another. The MLI lives and breathes this concept; it is evident on their faces, how they treat one another and others, and in the lyrics of their original compositions they call ‘positive vibrations’.
MLI infects their audiences with the message “‘we must love one another”. Spend time with the Mountain Lions International and you will be keeping time, smiling, and asking, “When are these guys coming back”?
Category:
Band - Rock
Additional Category:
Band - Wedding Band
Genre:
African, Beach Music, Caribbean, Reggae, Ska, World Music
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
!Que-Flavor! is Madison, WI premier Afro-Cuban Jazz and WorldBeat band. Having established itself as one of the most sought after worldbeat band in the MidWest. !Que-Flavor! really stand behind its name. The band repertoire is comprised of an amalgamation of riddims n' styles guarantee to make you dance and move your dancing feet. The Riddim most certainly is gonna getcha. From Reggae to Rumbas, Cha-cha-cha, Mambos , Guarachas, R&Bs, Son-Montuno, Timba, Songo, Salsa, Merengues, Cumbias, Americana and Pop among many other riddims. !Que-Flavor! is the ultimate dance band. The band member are from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico n' USA You want to show your fancy salsa footsteps, and expose your host to a worl of exotic moves and rhythms !Que-Flavor! is your band to book. But you may want to act fast, because something this hot, you won't want to miss.
Category:
Band - Dance
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
Caribbean, Cuban, Fusion, Latin, Merengue, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Salsa, Soul, World Music
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
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
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
The Los Angeles Times calls Eastern Blok’s music “relentlessly innovative work.” Downbeat Magazine claims that “the ensemble playing is often breakneck and consistently challenging.” Acoustic Guitar Magazine raves that Eastern Blok plays with “blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty.” After performing over 300 shows a year and selling more than 3,000 records, the band formerly known as The Goran Ivanovic Group has recorded a new album, changed their name, and has been successfully packing venues throughout the country since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2005. Eastern Blok’s “extraordinary pan-cultural ensemble effortlessly blends classical and jazz music with the rich folkloric traditions of Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Serbia. The resulting music is as alluring as it is complex. Exotic Middle Eastern motifs merge gracefully with the evocative sounds of Eastern European Klezmer music. Beautifully conceived folk passages are followed by perfectly executed Mahavishnu-inspired pyrotechnics. The passion and urgency at which this group plays is heard in every note on this remarkable musical offering.” (Minor 7th Magazine)
From appearing on NPR to headlining the World Music Festival, Eastern Blok works without borders and it’s reflected in their dynamic music. The band’s “Blacksmith’s Dance” was selected out of thousands of submissions to be one of three finalists in the 2005 John Lennon Songwriting Competition. This past year brought them much acclaim due to their performance on Chicago Public Radio’s “Chicago Undercover.” Eastern Blok has even been selected to be featured in the upcoming major motion picture, “Wanted,” starring Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie.
Eastern Blok’s sophomore release, Folk Tales, features compositions that juxtapose a somber and serious sound with a lively and elusive beat. The group features classical guitar virtuoso Goran Ivanovic, who teamed up with Doug Rosenberg on saxophone and flute, Matthew Ulery on bass, and Michael Caskey, a five-time Detroit Music Award and Downbeat Magazine Award winner, on drums. Listen to their mellifluous, intricate new compositions at www.easternblok.net.
