Articles tagged with: Wedding

Dave Black

Posted in Live Entertainment, Blues, Musicians, Country, Jazz, Rock, World, Weddings

Dave Black

Dave Black has worked with many artists from a wide range of musical genres that includes Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Folk. He has worked with various notables including Richard 'Groove' Holmes, Bucky Pizzerelli, David Liebman, Fareed Haque, Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Drifters. Plus, Dave keeps himself busy working as a freelancer in the St. Louis area, performing and recording with many local artists.

In 1997 St. Louis' all-original jazz quartet, Brilliant Corners released their CD 'Two Road' (MaxJazz) featuring compositions by Dave and other fellow band members including Paul DeMarinis, Dan Eubanks and Kevin Gianino. Then, in 2000 Dave released his own CD 'Alone & Together' (Wildstone Audio) which showcases his advanced skill as a solo guitarist.

Dave's latest release, 'Departures' (Wildstone Audio) released in 2006 features his own group that includes bassist Marc Torlina and drummer Matt Kimmick. It contains all original material with styles ranging from Jazz, Funk, Fusion to Samba, Tango and even Celtic.

Dave is an adjunct professor at Webster University where he teaches Jazz Guitar, Jazz Ensemble and various music history courses.

DJ Beezie

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Covers, Weddings

DJ Beezie

After 17 years of packing club dance floors, entertaining thousands at large scale events and his professional presentation at corporate events and weddings, Aaron Boyer, a.k.a. “DJ Beezie”, is one of Saint Louis’ favorite DJ’s. His experience and knowledge of multiple music genres is deep, along with his library - thousands of titles of Pop, EDM, Rock, Reggae, Country and Hip-Hop. Aaron’s expertise doesn’t stop at music. His video production skills have allowed him to create a substantial collection of videos to compliment his DJ performances, providing an additional form of entertainment for guests. Aaron also offers Karaoke with over 200,000 titles - another fun and popular option for parties. Aaron can also provide professional audio/visual presentations, lighting, monogram and video projection for personal or corporate branding.

FatPocket

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Covers, Weddings

FatPocket

FatPocket is St. Louis’ highest energy party band featuring razor-sharp rhythms, hot horns and powerhouse vocals. This band will move your guests to the dance floor for a nonstop dance party until the house lights turn on.

With a set list ranging from Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake, Tina Turner to the Chainsmokers and Nelly to the Weeknd, FP plays the hits from every era. With hundreds of luxury weddings, corporate parties, nonprofit fundraisers and festivals under their belt, FatPocket is ready to give your guests the party of a lifetime.

FatPocket has options to play for three or four hours including all emceeing. If you would like some elegant music for cocktails or dinner we offer solo piano and jazz duo/trio configurations as well.

Fine to Drive

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Country, Missouri Touring Performers

Fine to Drive

Fine to Drive is an original Americana band residing in St. Louis, Missouri. Capturing the nature of traditional Americana they effortlessly blend country, folk and blues to create a fresh and yet comforting sound in their roots-driven music.

Their first full-length album What Whiskey Did,  written and performed by the duo, along with their supporting band of outstanding musicians, was released February 2018.  As versatile and energetic as they are true to the classic spirit of country music, Fine to Drive’s first album proves they are an undeniable powerhouse thanks to their distinct and dynamic male and female vocal harmonies, unique sound and authentic songwriting. The album starts off with just the right amount of twang and lyrical sass in the song “Everything but Love,” a playful take on the American dream and picturesque suburban life with that clap-your-hands and stomp-your-feet feel that invites you to the dance floor. Their wonderfully phrased two-part harmonies shine in the ballads “I Can’t Count on You” and “Wreck My Life” making you want to sing-along to every heartbroken verse and chorus. The title track “What Whiskey Did” is a bourbon soaked alibi highlighting the Dobro blues guitar sound that slides its way in and out of the entire album. “Nothing to Lose” stands out as the feel good song of the album making you want to hop in the nearest convertible and head for Mexico. As a whole What Whiskey Did is genuine, balanced, strong and goes down smooth just like the drink it’s named for.

The band began as an acoustic duo, founded by Michael Eisenbeis and Suzy Bacino. Michael is a well-respected veteran of the St. Louis music scene, founding the regional touring punk group The Nukes in the early 1990’s, as well as playing guitar and singing in a diverse mix of projects ranging from rock and roll to bluegrass. Suzy co-founded St. Louis Magazine’s A-List band Whiskey Morning in 2013, and has continued to sing and write music for various projects, including the 2016 release of Whiskey Morning’s album, The Here & Now.  After discovering they both have cats named after Loretta Lynn, the most awarded female country recording artist with a career spanning over six decades, Bacino and Eisenbeis knew they were destined to make music together. The harmonistic duo went on to form Fine to Drive and shortly thereafter, expanded the group to include heavy hitters: Bob Breidenbach on dobro, pedal and lap steel; Adam White on drums and percussion; and Quinten Coe on the upright bass.

Fresh Heir

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Contemporary, Jazz, Missouri Touring Performers

Fresh Heir

Inspired by the world around us, as well as the innovators and dreamers that came before us... Fresh Heir's mission is to inspire a mass shift in consciousness towards positivity, love and hope through the power of their music, lyrics, and live performance. In a world full of uncertainty and questionable agendas, Fresh Heir shares a message of unity through positive lyricism, high energy performance and feel good sounds rooted in the American traditions of soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop. 

Drawing upon influences from musical groups such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Roots and John Legend the band creates their own eclectic “pop” sound. Connecting the body, mind, and spirit, Fresh Heirs' music keeps their audiences moving while they deliver meaningful words of encouragement in harmony over a high-energy musical platform featuring blazing keys and rippin' horn lines.

Fresh Heir has been putting on high-energy performances since 2007. Originally a 5- piece ensemble the band now can extend 10+ pieces. Meeting at Webster University (St. Louis, MO) in the jazz studies program, their beginning sound featured instrumental originals & covers similar to groove/jam artists like Soulive, RH Factor, and Charlie Hunter. Evolving, the band added vocals to the energy and began writing positive inspired lyrics in 2009 as showcased on their "Alive Around The World" and "Sky's The Limit" albums.

Nick Savage and Ryan Marquez have remained the band's core founders, as membership has been fluid through the years. The current configuration has been together for 5 years and features a cast of the regions top players. FH now operates similar to Steely Dan, in that it always features Savage & Marquez but integrates the other members to create the sound most appropriate for the request at hand.

The group has experience playing in different configurations all over the world as one can see in their videos. FH can jam an acoustic setup with 2-5 people or can produce a full-scale production featuring 10+ members utilizing high-level audio/video production skills. 

Funky Butt Brass Band

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Contemporary, Jazz, Missouri Touring Performers

Funky Butt Brass Band

A listThe Funky Butt Brass Band was formed in 2008 by six musicians who revere and respect the New Orleans brass band tradition. Made up of members of Gumbohead, The Feed, Musica Slesa, Bob Kuban's Everyday People and other St. Louis musical groups, the FBBB takes traditional New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a funky new flavor, in the style of the Dirty Dozen or Rebirth Brass Band. Don't be surprised if you also hear a little Motown, Southern rock, blues and some straight-ahead Chicago blues to go along with the second line "street beat" groove. The Funky Butt Brass Band is guaranteed to get your toes tapping, your feet marching and kick any party into overdrive.

The New Orleans brass band tradition has its roots in that city's jazz funeral processions. Once the dearly departed was buried, the brass band would "cut the body loose" by playing uptempo, joyous music. As they marched, they would be joined by revelers who formed a line alongside and behind the band. This was known as the "second line."

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Galaxy

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Covers, Jazz, Weddings

Galaxy

Lenny Klinger's Galaxy Band is one polished and well-rehearsed group capable of handling your event with ease from start to finish. They can play anything: Big Band, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's hits. Rock'n'Roll, Motown, Country, Blues, Top 40, Alternative, and everything in between, they got it covered.

Galaxy has opened coast to coast for acts including The Neville Brothers, Backman-Turner Overdrive, Ronnie Milsap, Sheena Easton, Melissa Manchester, The Bacon Brothers, Marilyn McCoo, Marvin Hamlish, Michael McDonald, Chick Corea, Nancy Wilson, The Righteous Brothers, and many more. They have backed up acts including The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, The Platters, Jack Jones, Vic Damone, Jerry Vale, Henny Youngman, The Chiffons, The Shirelles, Smokey Robinson, Bob Newhart, and many others.

Customize your event: Galaxy will match any mood or theme you can dream of. We've designed shows ranging from Latin themes, 50's and 60's themes, 70's themes, to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Galaxy plays for public, private, and corporate events. Whatever your musical need, Galaxy can deliver!

Galaxy RED

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Contemporary, Covers, Electronic, Weddings

Galaxy RED

GalaxyRed is one of a kind in the music industry. Combining the live music of long-time St. Louis favorite the Galaxy Band with St. Louis' legendary DJ Crucial gives the audience an experience like they have never known.
 
What makes this combination truly exceptional is the ability of the Galaxy Band and DJ Crucial to play TOGETHER and independent of one another to provide four hours of seamless, non-stop music ranging from the 1950's to the edgy R&B and Hip Hop sounds of today and everything in between. Galaxy Band leader Lenny Klinger and his crew combine with the turntable man DJ Crucial in a way that is so unexpected, precise in its execution and producing music in such a new and authentic way that it is impossible to compare them to any other artists living or dead. DJ Crucial’s ear leans toward the Golden Era when groups like KMD, Das Efx, and Black Moon reigned supreme. The same kind of positive vibe comes through in his beat catalogue, and he provides his emcees with personalized soundscapes that reflect their respective perspectives, meanwhile always creating more beats for an ever-growing clientele in St. Louis and beyond
 

Griffin and the Gargoyles

Posted in Live Entertainment, Covers

Griffin and the Gargoyles

Griffin and the Gargoyles is St. Louis’ premier high-energy party and dance band. Having won “Best Wedding Band” by the Perfect Wedding Guide’s Vendors’ Choice Awards several years in a row, musicianship and style is the reason Griffin and the Gargoyles has played to packed houses for many years. Their extensive play-list and freshness keeps the crowds coming back for more.

Griffin and the Gargoyles easily provide the widest variety of music in the St. Louis area. Depending on the venue or crowd they can play everything from Usher and Lady Gaga to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Temptations and everything in between.

Griffin and the Gargoyles play classics from every generation including today’s hits. They perform everything from classic rock, 80’s retro and hair music, hip-hop and dance, pop, alternative, funk, R&B, disco, standards and swing, country, and oldies. The band plays what you and the crowd want to hear. Griffin and the Gargoyles like to mix it up so that everyone has a good time.

If requested, Griffin and the Gargoyles are able to play an entire night of one genre, such as dance or rock, or can mix and match to your tastes.
The members of Griffin and the Gargoyles have been mainstays of the St. Louis and national music scene for years. They have played in groups such as Gargoyle Reign, Gargoyle Lounge, Cavo, Girls Night Out, the Mark Arbogast Band, Silver Bullet Tribute to Bob Seger, Magnolia Summer, Mind Over Soul and Pilot.

Griffin and the Gargoyles has shared the stage with The O’Jays, Nelly, and Karmin, to name a few. They have played for The St. Louis Cardinals, Anheuser Busch, St. Louis University, Pfizer, IBM, The St. Louis Zoo, Rawlings, Young Variety Club, the YMCA, Ameristar, Harrah’s and Argosy Casinos, Wells Fargo Advisors, and The United Way among many others. Griffin and the Gargoyles are available for clubs, weddings, private parties, corporate events, as well as public and community events big and small.

Jenn Asia

Posted in Musicians, Contemporary, Covers, Classical, Weddings

Jenn Asia

Jenn Asia is an American-Asian internationally trained pianist from South Korea recognized for her classical arrangements of Billboard Top 40 covers.

 

Her repertoire is built on creating the perfect ambiance through providing sound atmospherics. Drawing from the nostalgic music of American Radio, she transformed her repertoire from Bach and Chopin to Adele and Maroon 5. With a 4-hour memorized set of popular music, she is able to feel out a room and choose pieces that best suit the environment and the specific occasion of the event.

 

With a current social media following of over 10K, Jenn is an influencer and an icon in the community. She quickly established herself in both the St. Louis and Chicago markets. Her professionalism and dedication to her craft keep her competitive and innovative. Jenn is a perfect fit for hotels, restaurants, country clubs, private parties, cocktail hours, and wedding ceremonies.

 

She holds a residency at the Missouri Athletic Club of Downtown St. Louis with regular performances at Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO, and The Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL

 

"Jen was fantastic!  She was an absolute perfect accompaniment for our event this evening. I would recommend her and use her again." - Tina Rafael

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