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Enhance your wedding festivities with the distinctive melodies from Kaleidoscope Band. The group is known for their musical versatility, and professional musicianship. Select Kaleidoscope for your Wedding or Corporate event. Listen to a Digital Audition or see a live concert Video. Kaleidoscope Band has strong four-way vocals and quality musicianship. Also expertise in audience communication and a strong sense of playing the right songs that keep your guests entertained and dancing throughout the evening.
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 Created and designed for wedding receptions and corporate events, SoundLove puts on a show you and your guests will never forget! Available from 6 to 9 pieces, this outstanding variety band can service virtually any occasion -- large mixed-generation receptions, fund-raisers and conventions, formal cocktail parties, anniversary and birthday parties, with audiences ranging from small to large, discreet to exhibitionist -- we can do it all. Male and female singing and a horn section allow us to play almost any tune, any style, you name it. We'll entertain ALL your guests, from teens to seniors and everyone in between. With SoundLove, you can count on dancing the night away!
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A unique substitute for a string quartet, this ensemble is perfect for wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, intimate parties, summer concerts in the park, holiday festivals, cocktail, and dinner music. With a wide range of repertoire from Classical, Baroque, and Romantic music as well as modern styles of Jazz, Ragtime, Pop, and seasonal favorites, the North Star Saxophone Quartet is surprisingly versatile as well as affordable
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 SOUL PROVIDER
SOUL Provider is a dynamic seven-piece combo whose unique crowd-pleasing
repertoire
spans a diverse musical rainbow -- from Blues to Motown and Rock.
Our specialties are
Soul, Blues, 70's Funk, 80's Rock and Motown. People throughout
southeastern Michigan have been listening to the players of SOUL
Provider for over 20 years with each individual band member bringing
their own unique brand of engaging live music and entertainment.
The band is idealy suited for weddings, corporate and community
functions, nightclubs and private parties. SOUL Provider has
a unique blend of instruments with strong vocal harmonies, playing
everything from soft country ballads to drivin' rock anthems.
"The only airline with all non-stop flights to the sunnier
corners of your mind."
This premier Jimmy Buffett tribute show will instantly transport
you to paradise, where the cheeseburgers are warm, the margaritas
cold and your attitude will change as soon as they fly you down
to those little lattitudes!
This band of outstanding musicians bring their tropical rock
sounds to a local park near you this summer! So check out the
flight schedule page, dust off your flowered shirt, grass skirt,
the next flight is boarding now thru gate "A1".
Your friends are already aboard!
The
Chateau band has been dazzling audiences for over 15
years. We perform at the top country clubs, clubs and restaurants
in the Detroit area. Chateau plays a great variety of music as
you will notice when you check out our song list and we pride
ourselves in being rated as one of the best party cover bands
in the Michigan area. From Sinatra to Earth Wind & Fire and
Etta James to Beyonce, our renditions sound very close to the
original artists and will keep the dance floor packed!
Our 5-piece consists of guitar, keyboards, drums and two female
vocalists and we all sing. We can add a sax or percussionist or
DJ if you wish. We also can help with you party planning and itinerary.
Let Chateau entertain your guests and get them dancing!
Chateau is the right band to perform at your next special event!
 Rick
and Dayna have the unique ability to “wow” the crowd
in any performance situation from elegant dinner parties, weddings
and country clubs to backyard barbeques and concerts in the park.
Musical
variety and a fun presentation are the keys to their success!
Some
regular local performance locations include: Ritz Carleton Hotel,
Birmingham Townsend, Westin Hotels, Gem Theatre, State Theatre,
Oakland Hills Country Club, Red Run Country Club, Forest Lake CC,
Birmingham CC, Detroit Yaht Club, Penna’s, Cherry Creek CC,
Indianwood CC, Detroit Boat Club, Grosse Pointe Yaht Club, Tam O’Shanter
CC, Plum Hollow CC, the list just goes on and on.
Some
concert events include: The Chicago Taste Fest, Meadowbrook Music
Festival Gazebo, Saginaw Summerfest, Traverse City Cherry Festival,
Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, Southfield Civic Center, Trenton
Days, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Madison Heights Fireworks, Sterling Heights
Art in the Park, and more!
This
married duo performs with a high standard of professionalism. They
work well with customer demands and are always willing to go the
extra mile when necessary. They use the latest technology in the
industry to bring you a full band sound with a duo price range.
Hidden
Agenda Band is a very Live Top 40 R&B band located in Detroit
Michigan. Ken Smith, the Entertainment Manager for DTE Energy
Music Theater and The Palace of Auburn Hills says "The talented
artists of this Detroit based band exceed the expectations of
the people they serve."
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Latin |
 TUAMBAO BRAVO
Tumbao Bravo is a 5-7 piece Cuban Jazz combo consisting of Congas,
Timbales, Sax/Flute/Piccolo, Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Piano, Bass Guitar,
and Bongos. Mambos, Cha Chas, Rumbas and Boleros are just some
of the authentic rhythms explored by this exciting group. Many
of our songs are composed by band members as well as some classic
Cuban Jazz tunes. Musically rewarding and quite danceable, our
presentation is entertaining and fun. We can perform as the smaller
group of five pieces, (without trumpet) for quieter background
music; or the full 7 piece group which adds Trumpet and Bongos. Formed in August of 2003 by conguero Alberto Nacif and reedman
Paul VornHagen, Tumbao Bravo won the 2005 Detroit Music Award for "Outstanding
Jazz Recording" for their debut release, Montuno Salad. The
summer of 2006 saw the release of the second CD, Amigos: From Our
Hands which has received huge airplay on the Detroit area airwaves
as well as national radio.
Tumbao Bravo has performed at all the major jazz festivals in
Michigan including Detroit International Jazz Festival , Ann Arbor
Jazz Festival, Lansing Jazz Festival , Sterlingfest, and Michigan
Jazz Fest. Jazz club venues include: Baker's Keyboard Lounge, Andy's
Jazz Club in Chicago, Ill., the Firefly Club and Goodnite Gracies
in Ann Arbor, MI.
 
Endowed with
Puerto Rican and Dominican blood, the newly resurrected Orquesta
Sensacional blends youth and experience to create the ultimate joy
that Latin music lovers have come to expect and demand!
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Classic
Rock |
PASSAGE
BAND
Passage is a classic rock cover band that plays your favorite
songs from the mid 60s to the early 80s. The band is made up of
stellar cast of veteran musicians that have played professionally
for over 30 years. Passage was formed in 1974 and still contains
three of the original members! Their experience and shear passion
for performing always brings a great show to the stage. When these
guys are playing you can just tell they are having a great time
and their “best of friends attitude” is so contagious
that the crowd feels right at home and interacts with them like
they have known them for years. If you dig classic rock, Passage
will have you singing and dancing and screaming for more!
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Reggae |
 UNIVERSAL XPRESSION
Universal Xpression members have come together from the following
Caribbean Islands: Navis, Dominica, Trinidad and Jamaica. They
have received the following awards: Detroit’s Best Live & Soca
Band and Best Live Carnival Parade, San Francisco, CA. They play
an interesting blend of Reggae, Soca, Zouk and Calypso.
IMMUNITY IMMUNITY
honed its Reggae skills dazzling crowds up and down the West Coast
of Michigan in cities like Muskegon, Saugatuck and Kalamazoo. In
1995 they broke onto the Detroit scene by winning the 1995 Detroit
Reggae Award categories of Best Stage Presence and Best Guitar.
 IMMUNITY's
hard work and dedication to their craft is obvious. Since 1997 they
have received 54 nominations to the Detroit Music Awards. In 2003,
Immunity won awards for Outstanding Reggae/Ska Artist/Group and
Outstanding World/Reggae/Ska Songwriter (Tom Varga). In 1999, 2000
and 2001 they swept the Awards with wins including Outstanding World
Music Recording, for their "Live" CD in 1999 and their
"Tu Lively" CD in 2001, along with Outstanding Reggae
Artist/Group 1999, 2000 & 2001, Outstanding World Artist/Group
and Outstanding World Artist/Group Deserving Wider Recognition 1999,
and in 2000, 2001 & 2002, they were awarded Outstanding Live
Performance Group making them Detroit's #1 Live Performance Group
three years running.
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FOLK |
Blue Water Ramblers
 The Blue Water Ramblers sing extraordinary folk music- the folk song of Michigan, America and YOUR life. We perform wherever people want to celebrate: Folk festivals and concerts, paddle wheelers and lake ships, in cities and out in the woods, on stages and around campfires, at church gatherings and traditional dances. For a really good time, use the Blue Water Ramblers for your next event!
The Blue Water Ramblers' repertoire comes right out of our Michigan life experiences and the history of the Great Lakes region. It includes lake shanties, lumberman ballads, union rallying cries, farmers' paeans, Michigan humor, '60s civil rights and protest music, love songs, gospel music and children's ditties. Everyone agrees that these combine into a versatile repertoire to the delight and entertainment of their audiences. "I think my hero, Woody Guthrie, would approve," opined Banjo-Jim. "We're singing the people's songs about the people's lives and they can join right in and sing along."
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Balduck
Mountain Rambler's
The Balduck
Mountain Ramblers is a Detroit-based acoustic quartet. Since 1984
they have been dedicated to playing the finest American Stringband
musics.
Named after
one of the few topographic features on the northeast side of Detroit,
this group's repertoire ambles freely from Bluegrass to Western
Swing, Folk to Sea Chanties, Pub Tunes, Gospel, A Capella - no lyric
or musical genre can be considered safe when they are on a roll.
While this
style of programming makes them hard to categorize, they have delighted
audiences around the region. In southeastern Michigan they are "Detroit's
favorite whatzit band" (Larry McDaniel, WDET FM 101.9).
The band's
philosophy dictates that it's not what you play, it's how you play
it. All four Ramblers graduated from a now defunct Prep school on
the city's east side and have been singing together in one form
or another since 1970.
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 As
a duo, Bob and Carl have been entertaining for almost 30 years now.
There really isn't a concert or show that they haven't played one
time or another. They have shared the stage with many of Detroit's
top bands and attractions over the years. Being part of some of
Michigan's rich event history. Many years now have seen the boys
singing and playing in Eastpointe, Rochester, Centerline, Royal
Oak, Novi, Farmington and Mount Clemens. They will continue to delight
audiences wherever they get the opportunity to express their rare
gift.
In the early
1980's, they're interest in Folk music
led them to discover a little appreciated form of traditional
music that descended from Irish story telling and rhyme. Many of
the rich and descriptive tales of early Irish life struck a resonant
chord with the boys, and they pass on this fascination to audiences
both young and old. After years of re-telling and performing these
windows into the Irish condition, they have recorded a collection
of their favorites: Irish Hearts.
 "Our
live performances give us a chance to entertain people while meeting
lots of new fans at every show. We really enjoy reaching out through
music, stories and song, even when we are not trying to fulfill
our community service obligations . Come out to the show, sit down,
relax enjoy one of your favorite songs, or just heckle us for a
while. It's all good. "
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OLDIES |
 BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES
Three acts to choose from . . .
Boogie Woogie Babies: The Original 1940s Revue: a celebration of WWII & the Andrews Sisters
Boogie Woogie Babies: Boogie Down Broadway! - a revue featuring
fabulous songs from off and on Broadway!
Boogie Woogie Babies: Boogie, Beehives & Beyond! - a revue
featuring great girl groups and girl singers from throughout history!
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 The
band has performed on the South Lawn of The White House for the
1995 Press Corps Picnic, and sang The National Anthem in Orioles
Park at Camden Yards. They have performed at the Ohio Expo Center
in Columbus, Ohio for The Goodguys/PPG Nationals, and were mentioned
in the 2003 Collector’s Calendar Issue of Street Rodder Magazine.
The group has performed at Inaugurations for Governors Wilkerson
and Patton of Kentucky, and was invited to the Kentucky Derby in
1993. Hubcaps fans include Maryland Senate President Mike Miller,
Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, the late Louis S. Goldstein,
former Comptroller of Maryland, and Coach Joe Gibbs of The Washington
Redskins. They have performed with Masters of Ceremonies and guest
speakers that include Bob Dole, Colonel Oliver North, and David
Hyde Pierce of “Frasier”.
Their national
popularity has gained them the Key to the City of Frankenmuth, Michigan
by Mayor Gary Rupprecht, in addition to a Proclamation by the City
honoring The Hubcaps for 18 consecutive years of drawing record
crowds to the annual Music Festival there. In Auburn, Michigan,
promoter Butch Waibel, of Rock N Wheels (a three-day Car Show/Concert)
has requested the group for the 13th consecutive year. The Hubcaps
have performed aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship “Fantasy”
and in center field at The Bay Sox Stadium. They are at home on
stages like the state-of-the-art Van Wezel Theatre in Sarasota,
Florida, or on a flatbed truck at a county fair.
Since
their first 45 record in 1982, The Hubcaps have released 14 recordings,
from cassette tapes to their most recent compact disc, “The
Fabulous Hubcaps 30th Anniversary”. Now, with the return of
Kathie Martin on sax and vocals, and the addition of world renowned
bassist Jan Zukowski, this seven-piece band shows no signs of slowing
down. The Hubcaps continue to captivate audiences with their high
energy tributes to original artists like Little Richard, Elvis,
The Platters, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, The Shirelles,
The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones, just to name a few. With
an extensive repertoire of do-wop group harmony, classic rock and
roll, Motown, and R & B music, The Fabulous Hubcaps are heralded
as one of the best oldies show bands in the country.
The Fabulous
Hubcaps look forward to having you share a magical evening of entertainment
with them as they continue to prove that “Rock and Roll is
Alive and Well”!
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 Hi,
my name is James Davis. After years performing as an award-winning
singer, percussionist and harmonica player in bands and studios across
the USA, I had a vision of a duo that could perform an equal, or even
better, show than a band with many more members. To make that dream
come true, I was lucky enough, in 1986, to team up with Don Hails,
a multi-talented, award-winning musician and singer.
 With
our ability to play multiple instruments, and Don’s knowledge
of the latest advancements in musical technology, we were able to
form “Rich Eddy’s Rockin’
Oldies Band” (long name, little bitty band-big
sound & show). We now enjoy phenomenal success performing 150-200
shows per year in venues across the Midwest (i.e., fairs, festivals,
community concerts, library programs, corporate and private parties).
We are very proud to have an educational, fun assembly and sock
hop show for schools, K-12.
How did we
come up with the name Rich Eddy? Well, we thought that Eddy was
a real cool name and we idolize the legendary guitarist, Duane Eddy.
Rockin Oldies is what we do. We always thought we would love to
be rich, hence the name, "Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band".
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Blend the best of the 50's through 90's rock and roll, rhythm and
blues, acapella, and doo-wop; add a touch of Top 40; throw in some
Swing and Motown; stir in some high-energy musicians who not only
can sing lead and background vocals, but can play a variety of instruments;
and you have the recipe for The Fantastics.
The Fantastics
have been performing together for  over
20 years. They have played all over Michigan and parts of Ohio.
They have performed on stage (either separate or as a unit) with
such legendary performers as, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tommy James and the
Shondells, The Contours, The Coasters, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit
Wheels, Beatlemania, Jethro Tull, Spirit, Rush, Rare Earth, and
many more.
Whether performing
in concert, at a wedding, outdoor festival, or any indoor or outdoor
venue, they have the ability to rock your socks off, soothe an aching
heart, and tickle your funny bone all in one night.
With their
unique mixture of talent, showmanship, and a terrific sense of humor,
they will never let you leave without doing their best to totally
entertain you, because they are forever giving it their all. Whether
you prefer to dance or just sit back and watch, you'll be glad you
spent time with The Fantastics.
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The
Patin Trio - Three sisters bring to you the musical memories from
the 30's and 40's
 Hello
Everyone,
I'm Gerri,
the one on the left hand side in the photo. I am married with 5
children ranging from the ages of 12 to 21. We have lived in Michigan
all our lives, in the Grand Rapids Area. My husband has worked in
a factory for 25 years and also owns his own sexton business. We
are Catholic and I have had all my children go through the Catholic
School to the 8th grade then attend the local Public High School.
I volunteer at the Catholic school as the coordinator and purchasing
agent of the concessions for the sports department and the banquets.
I not only sing but have my own hand painted chocolate candy business.
I also spend time at the public school as a lunch lady. Every Sunday
I am the cantor (song leader) at my church and I direct our choir
every month.
I'm
RoseAnn, the good looking one on the upper right. Don't tell Gerri,
though, she may take scissors to the photo and change the name to
The Patin Duo. I was born and raised in a small town north of Grand
Rapids, Michigan. I recently bought a house there. It is a real
fixer upper, but it's mine. I work for a mortgage company in Grand
Rapids when I'm not on the road singing.
My name is
Pat Patin, the one in the center of the photo. I am the sixth child
of eight and oldest of the Trio, though I look the youngest. I’ve
worked full time as a factory worker for 29 years, Head of Quality
Control past 16 years, for a small finishing company in Rockford,
MI. I own my own home on 30 acres of farmland and woods. I have
horses, cats, a dog and a flock of wild turkeys.
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When you hear
the music of Count Basie, Bobby Darin and The Andrews Sisters, you
are immediately taken back to the era of Big Band sounds. Debra
Sky (producer), her sister Laurie Johnson and Mary Kay Mills take
you back even faster as you watch them perform 40s classics, as
the vocal trio Three swing. |
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 Family
Tradition is a father and sons Oldies
group that puts a FUN twist on classic songs from
the '30's to the '80's. Based in Southwest Michigan, the family
uses rich harmonies, FUN choreography, comedy impersonations - ANYTHING
to get you singing and laughing along at the same time. The group
actually started after a dinner discussion in a small restaurant
in Indiana in 1989 and has performed over 700 concerts from Atlanta,
GA to Toronto, Canada to Chicago and Indianapolis. Their powerful
acapella rendition of the National Anthem has been featured in dozens
of Fairs, Festivals and Fireworks Celebrations.
Personal highlights
include sharing the concert stage with such talents as the Oak Ridge
Boys, The Letterman, and being described as "incredible talents"
by Wayne Newton himself!
Family Tradition
has recorded two CD's and written over 650 custom songs for all
occasions. We are most grateful for the love and support of our
families - a true and wonderful "Family Tradition."
 The Earth Angels is a non-profit performance group
which was formed in 1986. It is made up of talented Southeastern
Michigan young adults who range in age from 9 – 18 years
old.
The Earth Angels deliver a high energy, fast moving show that is
made up of choreographed dance routines spiced with theatrics and
lip-synching to the great Oldies music of the ‘50’s
and ‘60’s. Dressed in costumes from the era, the kids
captivate their audiences with interactive participation to create
special memories and fun for all.
The performance is heavy on nostalgia and comedic relief that
appeals to audiences of all ages. It is truly a high energy, finger-snapping,
toe-tapping, feel good group to watch.
Get ready to cruise back in time and experience the magic of
the ‘50’s and ‘60s’s brought to life
by The Earth Angels.
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JAZZ |
 
Dedicated to the sweet sounds of New Orleans, Creole Kitchen offers an authentic helping of America's truly indigenous classical music founded in the birthplace of Jazz -- the Big Easy. Grab some jambalaya, head to Bourbon Street, and groove to dixieland, jive swing, blues, and zydeco hits with some of the Detroit area's finest musicians!
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 Formed in 2004, the NorthStar Jazz Sextet has quickly become one of Detroit's hottest jazz acts, having performed at jazz festivals and nightclubs across Michigan and the Midwest. Past performances have included the Detroit International Jazz Festival, the Michigan Jazz Festival, the Idlewild Jazz Festival, the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, Rusty's Jazz Cafe (Toledo, Ohio), and the "Ed Love Show" on WDET FM. The group can be seen regularly at Baker's Keyboard Lounge (Detroit), the Union Bar & Grill (Kalamazoo), and Cliff Bell's (Detroit). North Star employs a 3-horn sextet format, partly inspired by the T. S. Monk Sextet and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Leader Carl Cafagna has installed a "rolling" personnel system, with depth at every position in the group. This ensures a consistent level of excellence despite the busy schedules of band members, and also gives North Star a particularly wide palette, with 4 different front-line configurations. Regular sidemen include Detroit pianist/composer Scott Gwinnell, Dr. Scott Cowan, trumpeter and Professor of Jazz, Western Michigan university, saxophonist James Hughes, drummer Scott Kretzer from Toledo, Detroit bassist extraordinaire Shannon Wade, and Brad Felt on Euphonium, pared with Cafagna's tenor and soprano saxes as well as flute. Repertoire consists fo original works by Carl and other band members, leading composers such as Horace Silver, Donald Brown, Wayne Shorter, and Benny Golson, and choice jazz standards. Matt Collar, from allmusic.com, calls North Star a "combination of muscular swing and harmonic intellectualism", and dubs us "the epitome of post-bop professionalism". Mark Stryker, from the Detroit Free Press, describes Carl Cafagna as a "brawny saxophonist, with a gift for organizing a band". North Star Jazz is one band you'll want to see again and again!
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 GOOD COMPANY
Good Company is a seven-member vocal group sponsored by The
Music Society at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan.
They began singing together in 1999. Their repertoire covers classical
to jazz with an emphasis on contemporary vocal harmonies and blends;
Good Company is under the direction of Jim Hohmeyer. They have
performed with Steve Zegree’s Jazz Quartet from Western Michigan
University and opened for the well-known Michigan Comedy Ensemble “Three
Men and a Tenor”, Kirby Shaw’s vocal group “Just
4 Kicks”, the fabulous “Four Freshmen” and for
Doc Severinson and his big band on the MCFTA stage. In 2004, they
were one of three vocal jazz groups invited to perform in Los Angeles
for the ACDA National Conference.
Sheila Landis
Sheila Landis
has been performing her unique style of
jazz, Latin and blues since 1973. Her current schedule
has her performing at Michigan's most prestigious festivals, concert
venues and nightclubs. Clearly one of the area's finest vocalists,
Sheila has been chosen as the "Outstanding Jazz Vocalist”
by The Detroit Music Awards on seven occasions including 2001, 2002
and 2003. Her catalog of recorded work on her own SheLan Records
has received extensive airplay in local, national and international
markets.
 Three
early Sheila Landis releases and "Colors of Brazil" from
Sheila Landis/Rick Matle are currently reissued in Japan by the
Vivid Sound/Celeste label. Counterpoint Records of the UK released
Sheila's track "Parenthe-Seizure" on their "jazz
bizniz 2" compilation. Counterpoint also released a dance remix
of the same tune produced by Las Gammas. This modern techno-influenced
version has introduced Sheila's voice to a whole new audience worldwide.
Sheila draws her inspiration from classic jazz vocalists Ella Fitzgerald,
Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday as well as from such modern artists
as Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Sheila's
long-time collaborator, guitarist/producer Rick Matle, leads the
finest musicians in ensembles of various size for live concerts
and shows.
Sheila also
shares her passion for singing and composing by presenting student
workshops for all ages (often in collaboration with poet Margo LaGattuta).
With the focus on "inspiring the creative mind" Sheila
earned a grant from The Michigan Council for the Arts/Artserve Michigan
in 1999 allowing her to organize several interactive concert/workshops
for young musicians and composers. For over 20 years Sheila has
led her upscale all-occasion band, Top Drawer . This experienced
multi-faceted ensemble covers all styles from classic standards
to pop, rock and Motown. Sheila Landis can make your corporate function,
wedding or party special with great live music.
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Fourth Avenue
is a four man vocal band that performs a diverse repertoire including
pop, soul, R&B, gospel, doo-wop,
and jazz. Since their start in 1993, they have shared
the stage with such national acts as the Beach Boys, Styx, Three
Dog Night, and The Temptations.
 In
1996, they competed in The Harmony Sweepstakes, a competition that
took place in Chicago. Not only did Fourth Avenue win first place,
they also walked away with the award for audience favorite. Fourth
Avenue went on to the National Harmony Sweepstakes in California,
and two of their songs were chosen to appear on an internationally
distributed album produced by the Harmony Sweepstakes Competition.
Their debut
CD entitled "Fourth Avenue" was released in September
of 1997. The song "In the Midnight Hour" which appears
on the CD won a 1998 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award for
Best Doo-Wop/R&B Song of the Year.
Fourth Avenue
performed full time at Paramount's Kings Island Amusement Park for
five years. After completing their fifth year at Paramount's Kings
Island Amusement Park, they were nominated for the 1999 International
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Variety Entertainer
of the Year Award.
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COUNTRY |
Judy Harrison
and High Impact is Northern Michigan’s High
Energy Country Music Band. They have been together
since the debut of their first CD, “A Satisfied Me”
in 1997. Their second CD, "The Girl Most Likely To" (a
Detroit Music Awards nominee) was released in 2001. They recently
released CD number three, "Soccer Mom Riot", in June 2004.
The newest CD features 8 originals as well as “Amazing Grace”
and “Rocky Top”.
Based in Traverse
City, MI, the band spends a lot of time traveling throughout the
state bringing their high energy country show to fairs, festivals,
corporate events and more. They have recently opened for such names
as Alan Jackson, Tracy Lawrence, Juice Newton, and Sammy Kershaw,
to name a few.
High Impact
is proud to have top musicians who bring with them countless years
of professional experience. High Impact band members include Clark
Harner on drums, Marshall Cronican-Walker on bass guitar, Charlie
Sessoms on lead guitar, and Susan Nunn on keyboards. The backup
singer/dancers include Carey Owens, Susan Johnson, Sherry McCarty,
Jennifer Allen, and Erica Stegenga.
Energetic,
fun and fresh are just a few words to describe the music of Judy
Harrison and High Impact. Their songs feature Judy’s crisp,
clear, easy to listen to vocals enhanced with tight harmonies and
strong musicianship. Each live show is performed with seven on stage.
The cast for each show consists of Judy, two of the above back up
singers and the entire band. Country music lovers as well as those
who have claimed not to like country music have been known to purchase
several CD’s when they see the show!! It’s definitely
“Country music with an attitude!"
Though not yet a household name Terrie Lea has been a part of country
music since the day she was born. Terrie's dad played guitar and
sang to her on a daily basis. He was also a big country music fan
who was fortunate enough to work, informally with some of country
music's finest musicians, artist and writers.
At the helm
of the group, Terrie Lea has been wowing audiences since the tender
age of 7. Terrie has the ability to mesmerize a crowd with her smooth
southern charm, as soon as you hear this woman's voice, you are
immediately taken back to the days of when it was the "voice"
that carried the artist. Terrie's mixture of today's hottest country
hits blended with her classic country roots can turn even the heaviest
rocker into a country music fan.
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BIG BAND |
What ever happened to the big bands? Well, here's one big band that is still alive and kicking, and playing great music too! The Big Band Machine features the music of all the great bands, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, and many others. Our book also includes hits from the 50's, 60's, 70's -- even the 80's! Twelve instrumentalists, plus sultry female vocalist Ashaki, make for an exciting dancing or listening experience for any gathering. Doug Collar, host of Friday Night jazz on WKAR FM, wrote "a wall of swing permeated the night scene...Dancers bounced around...others stood mesmerized by their first encounter with 13 men swinging. marvelous". Want to know the socks off the guests at your next black tie affair, fund-raiser, or any party? Just hire The Big Band Machine and leave the rest to us!
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Beat Back is a Detroit Metropolitan area based Big Band that has
established a reputation on solid performance of Big
Band Swing and Jazz Music. It is a "high energy"
group that plays for the love of this music. Our audiences are always
impressed by how tight our sound is and by the energetic appearance
of the group."
One Beat Back
was established in 1991. It started as a rehearsal band with weekly
rehearsals. Today that tradition has "stood the test of time,"
as the band still rehearses every week.
The band began performing at its own "Dinner Dances" for
six consecutive years starting in 1993. During this period the band
starting performing a variety of other events both private and public
and has continued to do so.
We completed our first CD recording in 1998 called “Standardized”.
This CD includes many of the popular standards from the Big Band
Era.
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BLUES |
 Contemporary
Blues-rock featuring Rusty Wrights ripping guitar
work and meticulously crafted songs so full of hooks and infectious
groove your hips and head will keep swayin and bobbin’ long
after the songs have played. This act will appeal to anyone who
enjoys the music of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robben Ford
or Susan Tedeschi.
The Rusty Wright
Blues live show showcases the act’s original Blues material,
along with a mix of seldom-heard blues-rock gems and classic rock
tunes adapted to the RWB sound with fresh arrangements.
This show is
ideal for keeping a diverse, multi-generational audience entertained.
The band has dynamic, well-paced 60 and 90-minute concert sets that
spotlight the group’s original material.
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Grammy-nominated
singer, Kate Hart created "Detroit Women with Motor City Express"
based on the successful group "seattly Women in Rhythm and
Blues." Seattle women were pulled together for one show in
seattly and still going strong 18 years later. Since returning to
Detroit the winter of 2002, once again, Kate wanted to sing with
"other women" and formed this all-star revue with the
top women R & B singers in the Metro Detroit Area.
What
is unique about the Detroit women show is that the women are all
elad-vocalists who are on stage, singing together all of the time.
Each of the five to eight women dance and sing one to two songs
a piece, while the otehr women provide back-up vocals. One critic
has described it as ". . . going to an irreverent kind of church."
The show is backed-up by a four piece band who have appeared and
toured with everone from Meatloaf to Kenny Loggins to Delbert McClinton
to Bog Segar to Roy Orbitson and Hall and Oates.
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 Jake
& Elwood’s Blues Revue", proclaimed by many to be
the nation’s #1 “Blues Brothers” tribute show,
comes complete with cartwheels and a harmonica. Since 1990 the group
has been thrilling crowds in nightclubs and concert halls as well
as corporate and civic arenas.
 The
characters made popular by Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi
are kept alive the incredible impersonations of Kelly “Jake”
Goenner and Dave “Elwood” Albrecht. This “Dynamic
Duo of Blues” is backed up by a rock solid
4 piece rhythm section and a blistering 3 piece horn section. Experience
an action packed encounter with Jake & Elwood’s Blues
Revue and find out why one music critic wrote, “..this is
one dynamic rockin’ rhythm and blues band that kicks the brass
out of other tribute shows!
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 Randy
Volin was born in the late 50’s in Detroit Michigan and his
first memory memory of becoming hooked on pop music started the
night the Beatles debuted on the Ed Sullivan Shoe. For some reason
he still doesn’t quite comprehend, Randy became totally enthralled
with music, especially the Blues, but he didn’t learn how
to play an instrument until 1971. After Jimi Hendrix died, Randy
bought his first guitar, a used Fender Jaguar (which he still has),
and within 2 years he had acquired his first gig as a bass player.
In 1977, Randy
landed a record contract with A&M records with his band The
Look, and toured extensively while releasing three albums. In 1986,
Randy finally went back to his roots, and dedicated his life as
a player to the Blues.
From 1986 till
now, Randy has played in the Tri State area of Michigan, Illinois,
and Ohio continuously, while releasing 2 solo CDs. He has played
with and opened for artists such as Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Eddie Money, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells, Albert King, Lonnie Brooks,
Cheap Trick, Steve Marriott, John Mellencamp, The Kinks, Greg Kihn,
Peter Frampton, April Wine, Mitch Ryder, Sonny Landreth, Johnny
Johnson, John Mayall, Jeff Healy, Hubert Sumlin, J. Geils and many,
many others. Randy is a self-confessed gear head and also operates
Rockin Daddy’s Vintage Guitars, Inc., just north of Detroit.
One visit to his web site and you’ll quickly discover that
Randy also has an envious stash of some of the most desirable vintage
gear ever made.
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 bugs
Basics:
Born in Detroit, Michigan, USA on May 17, 1953, the son of Bill
& Peg.
Started playing Trombone in 1962; Flute in 1969. bugs in 1965
Graduated from Wylie E. Groves High School (Birmingham, MI) in 1970
Graduated from Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI) Bachelor
Music Education, 1975
Madonna University (Livonia, MI) Masters Music Education candidate
Leland Public Schools Music Department Head (Leland, MI)1975 - 1977
Performed with numerous bands, 1977-1982
Bandleader: 1982-present
State of Michigan Music Education Teacher resume and State of Michigan
Teaching Certificate
Orchard Lake School Of Music Brass Instructor, 2005-present
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The Boogiemen
 Renaissance
Records recording artists, the boogiemen, perform a
diverse and unique blend of blues,
R&B, swing, and rock. With the
exceptional musicianship and rare versatility of its five members,
the boogiemen have been entertaining audiences for over thirteen
years and have recently completed their latest CD "Released
for Production" which features "I Love Detroit".
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FUNK |
The A-Pak Band
A-Pak is a band of many musical styles. Rock & Roll, Funk, Blues, R & B, Jazz and many flavors in-between. 2 Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, and a Lead Vocalist.
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The "Queen of Funk" has received six Detroit Music Awards while fronting the Foundation of Funk & Steve Somers.
Valerie has toured the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada. While in Japan, Valerie was featured at Clubs PePelomoco and ViVi.
Returning to the Detroit area, Ms. Barrymore has been a favorite at festivals, clubs and state fairs.
She has appeared with Betty Lavette, Midnight Star, The Contours, The Ojays, Morris Day & the Time and Gladys Knight. Born and raised in Detroit, she attended Michigan Christian College, where she was often chosen as a featured vocalist.
Some say that
innovation is dead,
long since buried beneath old-school soul
that dons contemporary threads.
But that ain't
so.
Put your ear
to the ground of this new sound
born of funk, rock and soul
born of melodies that ain't part-time mellow,
but full-time bold.
This sound
that plays your eardrums
like the congas
making your head bob and you wonder... Hmph.
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PIANISTS |
Jeff Lehman has been a musical fixture on the Detroit music scene
for quite some time. His musical journey began in Sterling Hts.
Michigan. It was there that Jeff began musical schooling at age
9 learning piano, voice and theory. The benefits of this training
would be reaped in later years when Jeff began recording, writing,
producing and performing live.
Throughout
his illustrious career Jeff has worn many musical hats: singer,
keyboard player, producer, writer, adjudicator and teacher. In 1985
he taught piano at The Music Castle in Royal Oak Michigan. A then
unknown drummer named Chad Smith, taught drums in the next room.
It is these many hats that have rounded out Jeff's musical experience
and have made him a rare gem in a very competitive industry.
Jeff has performed
live and in the studio with a variety of local and national luminaries.
He has performed as a young 2nd generation member of Jim Gold &
Gallery, known for the hits, "Nice to be With You", #5,
1972, “I Believe in Music", #10, 1972 and "Big City
Miss Ruth Ann", #30, 1973. He has also performed with the late
Cub Koda's 1992 version of Brownsville Station, "Smokin' In
the Boys Room", #1 1974, as well as prominent regional acts,
"Art-of-Fact", "The Dream" and the late Elvis
Shelton.
In 1993 Jeff
opened his first record company/publishing firm LFM Records. This
label was responsible for success for both Jeff and other artists.
In 1994 a demo Jeff had recorded and co-produced for Jim Gold had
resulted in a studio/publishing deal for Jim with former Motown
Chairman Clarence Avant, who coincidentally also owned Sussex Records,
Jim Gold and Gallery's former record label.
Since 1997
Jeff has gained air play in Canada, United States and Switzerland
for his songs “Don’t Look Back” and “Everything
Must Change”; which gained much air play in late 2003. The
songs gained recognition without the help of national label support.
During that same time period Jeff earned a Masters Degree in Business
and became Microsoft Certified in Word, two things that he admits
help him with regards to doing business in the field of Music.
Currently Jeff
writes, produces and performs live and in the studio. He also still
judges international piano and vocal competitions for the AGM (American
Guild of Music); a position he has kept since 1992.
Catching Jeff
live is a special treat. Jeff is known for his soulful singing and
fluid keyboard dexterity. He performs live with groups, and as a
dueling/lounge piano player, often spicing up the night with "Vegas"
style comedy routines and impersonations of Michael McDonald, Bob
Dylan, Barry Gibb and Joe Cocker with remarkable accuracy.
These are only
some of the incredible in-roads made by Jeff Lehman. Given his ambition
and talent, there are bound to be more to come.
You can read
about Jeff in this Detroit
News article from November 7, 2004.
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70's |
With thunderous boogie in their bellbottoms, the Boogie Dynomite
arrive in all the spendor the 70’s Disco era has to offer.
Large afros, funky dance moves and a sound that is truly electrifying,
these guys are super bad! Look for the Boogie Dynomite to open for
the Mega 80’s late this summer and early this fall.
The Spirit of ‘76 is a powerful trip back to the 70’s
glam rock era with enough costumes and glitz to make even David
Bowie proud! Each song is produced with the same care and attention
that has made the Mega 80s show so renown and revered in Detroit.
By blending danceable rock, great sing-a-longs, and even touching
upon the 70’s disco craze, the Spirit of ‘76 is a true
70’s retrospective. The show doesn’t stop there, because
within the multimedia show, a 70’s disco Dj lives, spinning
disco and funk and entertaining your guests between band breaks.
This ensures the vibe stays icy cool and the crowd partying!
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80's |
The Mega 80’s take you back to when Michael Jackson and Member’s
Only jackets ruled; this show is nonstop action. With their infectious
feel good vibe and tremendous stage presence, this band reaches to
over 250,000 people a year! Extraordinary video effects and retro
music videos have crowds reminiscing about the last decade of innocence.
This band is truly one of a kind. The show features innovations such
as Mega-Vision, 30 second clips of television from the 80’s,
to video footage of your favorite Atari 2600 games. Hailed as one
of the continuously larger drawing acts in Michigan, it’s no
wonder they have become ingrained permanently as Detroit’s “must
see” act!
 80's
Tribute Band
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90's |
The X Generation
90's tribute band
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Harpist |
Jazz Harpist
Christa Grix's
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BARBERSHOP QUARTET |
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