Articles tagged with: wedding

Kathy Ferrara

Posted in Live Entertainment

"I love working in many different aspects of the industry, I have an appreciation for all of the moving parts”, says Kathy Ferrara, a twenty-seven-year industry veteran. For eighteen of those years, Ferrara has been the Master-of-Ceremonies for several Fashion Shows and Non-Profit events. Her extensive experience both in the spotlight and behind-the-scenes makes her a perfect fit for those who are looking for an MC with veritable experience, a methodical approach, and a tranquil presence. 

 
Ferrara has the stage presence of an actress, the calming speech of a voiceover artist, and the vision of a stage director. Her ability to quickly connect with the audience while maintaining tight schedules allows her to flawlessly host any event. Year-after-year, Ferrara is invited back by Kids with Cancer, Chaminade, Visitation and the Rural Parish Worker's Show to assist in their annual events. 
 
Avidly committed to the success of every project she commits to, Ferrara plays the role of an intermediary between the passionate creatives and the technical coordinators to provide balance for the team and promote a successful production. As the only industry she has ever worked in, Ferrara’s enthusiasm shines through her contagious smile, furnishing a valuable foundation for any events team. 

Legends Undercover

Posted in Musicians, Contemporary, Covers, Weddings

Legends Undercover

Legends Undercover is the all American cover band covering rock infused top 40 with a touch of midwest charm.

Based in St. Louis, MO, Legends Undercover was started in 2012, and features Porter Scott (lead vocals and guitar), Steve Gleeson (lead guitar), Keith Ford (bass) and Ben Pitts (drums). Scott, Gleeson, and Ford came together playing in a hard rock cover band before getting together with Pitts and evolving into Legends Undercover. Their high-energy performances give a gentle nod to their hard rock roots. Covering music from mostly the last 20 years, with everything from Justin Timberlake to Johnny Cash, Legends Undercover is your go-to dance band. Their contagious energy and charisma have accrued a solid following and reputation in just a few years. Whether they are pumping up a crowd post-Cardinals game at Ball Park Village or serenading a bride and groom for their first dance, these guys know how to move a room.

Queens Blvd

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians

Queens Blvd

The 80’s are flying high again and it ain’t nothin’ but a good time. Queens Blvd is taking it to the streets with a loaded six string and a primal scream. These dapper chaps pump youthful swagger into the 80s hit parade. It’s a whole new millennium and these pop rockets are bringing the pyromania to paradise city.

Ralph Butler Band

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

Ralph Butler Band

With 25 years experience and more than 7,500 performances, the Ralph Butler Band is still one of the most sought after bands in the country. Always fresh and exciting, the Ralph Butler Band seamlessly blends traditional Motown sound to the most popular songs of today. Versatile and perfectly seasoned, the band's music inspires a comfortable, interactive atmosphere, filling any room or sunlit sky with robust entertainment. With a strong St. Louis fan base, the Ralph Butler Band keeps a full schedule performing for all venues ranging from festivals to fairs, weddings to anniversary parties, and corporate functions to college campuses. Keeping a full calendar Ralph has earned the title of "Public Entertainer Number One."

"I make it a point to get in touch with the audience right away and to stay in touch throughout the engagement," says Ralph. "These are real people that I'm performing for, and when I share the warmth and togetherness by connecting with them and letting them know how special they are, it creates the true magic of a live performance." This has made the Ralph Butler Band one of the most sought after wedding acts, as they have performed at hundreds of wedding receptions over the past three decades.

Over the years, Talph Butler has added new and exciting performers to the gorup in order to keep the band fresh and popular with audiences. "New people and new energy excite me," says Butler, who loves assisting younger artists in perfecting their skills. Today, the Ralph Butler Band is a group of versatile veterans who take pride in the quality of their performance. Each performer brings their personal accomplishments a seasoned musicians to the stage. Their broad repertoire offers titles ranging from Bob Marley, Bobby Darin, Amy Winehouse, Al Jarreau, Paul Simon, Maroon 5 and Bette Midler ... only to name a few.

Retro Boogie

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

Retro Boogie

 

Retro Boogie is a six-piece high-energy group will have you stomping your feet and grooving to the beat with the vocal talents of sisters (yep, real sisters) Roz Moore & Bev Boyd. Their playlist includes everything from way-back-when to top 40 including pop, rock, R&B, disco, soul and rock & roll. Your musical ride will be funky-fabulous and yet classy!  Retro Boogie promises to deliver an enjoyable non-stop musical experience to all of your guests, young and old.

 
 

Members of Retro Boogie have traveled the world playing with national artists as well as local acts, have won awards for their music/writing abilities in this field and are featured on many recordings! Retro Boogie places an emphasis on having through audience participation and costume changes. Professional sound and lighting are provided. Specializing in wedding receptions, festivals, corporate events, birthday parties, clubs. We can and will add horns to our performance as well. . . .whatever our clients needs are, they've got you!

 
 

Tributes are also available including, but not limited to; Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters, and Journey. Got a tribute in mind? Let us know!

 

Richie Kihlken

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

Richie Kihlken

Richie is an introspective and old soul, dynamic vocalist, emotionally driven songwriter, and multifaceted instrumentalist transitioning proficiently amidst piano, guitar, drums and the occasional bout of harmonica. As a performer, he brings an undeniable energy and authentic sound to both his solo shows and his adventures fusing with fellow musicians in the Richie Kihlken Band. Striving to make his unyielding passion for music be his lifelong career, he continues to devote his time to making and performing his music and constantly evolving as an artist. 

Richie leads the band with his timeless voice, groovy piano riffs, and charismatic honest-to-goodness personality. After years of flying solo, Mr. Kihlken chose to seek out a brood of like-minded musicians with extraordinary talent and instrumental expertise and found exactly that in Martha Mehring (vocals), Nate Gilberg (bass), Matt Rowland (guitar), John Lum (drums), Ryan Marquez (organ/keys), and Charlie Cerpa (saxophone). Together they blend blues, jazz, and funk to create modern soul music that brings people to the dance floor.

Ryan Marquez Trio

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians

Ryan Marquez Trio

Creating inspiring original compositions and hip arrangements of jazz standards/pop covers in a piano trio setting that works well in concert and club type settings. The band brings positive energy and harmonious sounds perfect for all environments jazz/easy listening music is welcomed. Together, the trio utilizes their individual skill sets to effectively create an aesthetic that is reminiscent of classic jazz trios of yesteryear while infusing their own artistic ideas and shedding new sounds into a vintage concept.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, music has always been Ryan's passion. Initiating his musical career at age 5 on piano, he has been performing, writing, recording, producing, and inspiring others through his music ever since. With 25 years of experience, Ryan has sung and performed piano/keyboards, organ, & bass on stages all over the world in numerous styles/settings. (USA, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Austria and more)
Baptized in Soul/Gospel, indoctrinated by Jazz and raised by Hip Hop/American Culture, his playing reflects the modern paradigm of artists focused on shifting music’s energy to a fluid melting pot of familiar albeit uniquely, conscious sounds.

The current trio configuration was cultivated in the winter of 2016 upon meeting producer/drummer extraordinaire Stevie Davis through doing side work together with jazz singer Joe Mancuso. Davis has performed with some of jazz’s heaviest hitters including David Liebman, Bill Evans, Richie Beirach, John Pattitucci, and Benny Golson. He has over 165 recordings to his credit, including 8 of his own. Steve served on the faculty of Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics from 1982-2008. Bassist Ben Wheeler rounds out the trio with his rich sound and melodic note selection. Together the group performs a mixture of originals, classic jazz standards arranged to their liking and familiar pop/covers reimagined in their own soulful voice.

Currently, Ryan and the guys are in production on a full-length studio release entitled “Moving Forward in Time” due out in 2018.

In addition to leading his own trio, Ryan currently leads and performs regularly with two bands, Fresh Heir (Pop/Soul/Funk) and The People’s Key (Jazz/Funk) in addition to performing regularly in the St. Louis community with many like-minded artists ranging a variety of styles. Ryan has international tour experience through England, France, Germany, Holland, Austria, Hungary, Kosovo and more as well as countless hours circuiting the Mid-West and West Coast.

The Fabulous Motown Revue

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians

The Fabulous Motown Revue

The Fabulous Motown Revue is one of the nation’s finest event bands. Blending professionalism and experience with a repertoire of music that outlasts the trends, their performances include ballads and show-stopping dance hits with the moves to match.

With sets including disco, R&B, pop, top 40, and (of course) Motown, The Fabulous Motown Revue covers the songs your guests want to hear. Whether it’s their take on old-school classics by The Temptations and Aretha Franklin or a new spin on Bruno Mars and Beyonce, The Fabulous Motown Revue plays the hits that keep the dance floor packed from beginning to end!

The Fabulous Motown Revue has performed nationwide, including for President Obama’s Inaugural Ball with Sheryl Crow. Loved by listeners of all ages, the band packs a huge wow factor into their shows, impresses guests, and adds the icing on the cake to make your event special!

The People's Key

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

The People's Key

Combining the happy swinging feel of the Kansas City Jazz scene with the hard, soulful groove of St. Louis Funk, Soul, and Blues, The People’s Key blends these Mid- Western styles into one cohesive sound. They swing in the traditional style of jazz, but provide listeners the opportunity to ride along as they relive the sounds of their lifetimes, with tunes by modern artists from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder to Green Day, Jay-Z and Bruno Mars. This band puts the classic organ group sound of the ‘50s & ‘60s on all your favorites from the ‘70s and beyond.

The People’s Key is designed to connect the jazz vernacular with a modernized songbook. The People’s Key performs material from popular artists, genres, songs, and themes to engage in the maximum connection possible with their audiences. Debuting in 2013, the group has had the opportunity to open for national acts such as The Jeff Coffin Mu’tet and Fareed Haque’s Math Games.

The band has released 4 albums: The People’s Key (2013) The Sean Carter Jazz Suite with Lamar Harris (2014) and Heal The World (2015). The band’s current release “Within You” (Fall 2016) features music of The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, 90’s grunge and more.

Led by Ryan Marquez on Organ/Keybass, the group currently features Matt Rowland on Guitar, Charlie Cerpa on Saxophone and Mike Murano on Drums. 

The Rosewood Ensemble

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Weddings

The Rosewood Ensemble

The Rosewood Ensemble is St. Louis' premier professional string ensemble. The group's members are graduates of top Music Conservatories including Eastman and Julliard and are among the finest full-time musicians in the area. They regularly perform with ensembles including the St. Louis Symphony, the Bach Society of St. Louis, the St. Louis Chamber Orchestra, the Illinois Symphony, and at the Fox Theater. The group was originally founded by four distinguished, regional musicians, including Dee Sparks, Principal Owner & Violist. They currently have 15-20 musicians who perform regularly in the Rosewood Ensemble.

The group is truly an all-occasion ensemble, from weddings and receptions, church music and parties, to everything in between. Additionally, the Rosewood Ensemble is available in various shapes and sizes, from the traditional string quartet, trio, duo or solo instrument (violin, harp or piano, for example) to their newest ensembles: the quintet with added string bass or piano. They can add a vocalist or other instruments (trumpet, harp, piano or organ) as well. The Rosewood Ensemble can meet all of your musical needs!

The Rosewood Ensemble is renowned for its wide and versatile repertoire, suitable for a variety of occasions. It is all-encompassing – ranging from the likes of Coldplay and the Beatles, to jazz and traditional standards, Broadway and movie tunes, as well as an enormous variety of classical pieces. This means you can choose the songs and pieces you would like to hear at your event. They will personally sit down with you and help you select the music. They can customize music for any occasion, and if you need music not in their current repertoire, they can arrange it for you. They can even help you pick the music if you prefer.

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