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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Ellen Winters Group
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: Award-winning jazz vocalist,
Ellen is devoted to keeping her music fresh while
still paying tribute to the great jazz artists
of the past. “2006 Readers’ Choice
Poll Best Jazz”, 2007 Contemporary Jazz
Artist of the Year Nominee 2005 , 2006 & 2007
Female Vocalist of the Year Nominee
2005 Traditional Jazz Artist of the Year Nominee
Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI).
2004, 2005 & 2006 Jazz Artist of the Year
2004 CD Release of the Year "Pure Imagination-Ellen
Winters"
Milwaukee's Shepherd Express People's
Choice Poll. Ellen continues to be sought
after as a jazz and cabaret artist throughout
Milwaukee and the Midwest.
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Name of Musician(s)/Band: Marcus Adams
Kind
of music: Smooth Jazz
Bio: Marcus Adams
Surrounded by his band “ALL of Us”,
Marcus plays lead sax to an energetic and diverse
crowd. Having played with Wayman Tisdale,
Nancy Wilson, and shared the stage with Kirk Franklin
and Gerald Albright, Marcus is the future of smooth
jazz. His sound is vibrant, piercing and yet it
is sexy and inviting. In 2007, “All
of Us” released a 5-song demo that featured
Marcus on sax, keys, vocal arraignments, and writing.
Marcus is currently playing throughout the city
of Milwaukee and surrounding areas. He has
a debut release scheduled for the spring of 2009
titled “Seen and Heard”.
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: Billy Johnson Trio
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: This three piece jazz ensemble
is one of Milwaukee’s premier jazz groups.
Playing at venues such as The Jazz Estate and Caroline’s,
the Billy Johnson Trio has established themselves
as “the jazz act to see.” The leader
of the trio, Billy Johnson, has performed worldwide
with such legends as Abraham Burton, Marc Carey,
Wallace Toney and Charles Davis. Since his return
home in 2003 he has founded the Greater Milwaukee
Jazz Foundation |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: The Eddie Butts
Band
Kind
of music: R&B
Bio: The Eddie Butts Band has
delighted audiences at festivals and on the concert
and night club circuits for many years. The Eddie
Butts Band is also one of the longest-running,
most successful bands in Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Eddie is also known as one of the city’s
premier vocalists. When you combine his smoky
baritone with the sweet tones of the band’s
two female vocalists, the fantastic musicianship
and a delicious blend of jazz, pop and R&B,
well, it’s easy to see why the Eddie Butts
Band is considered a Milwaukee & Wisconsin
favorite year after year.
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Musician(s)/Band: D’Arez
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: Flamenco guitar, cello, and
percussion based salsa jazz. D’Arez puts together
a rich blend of sounds that enhances and supports
the complex stream of notes from his Spanish guitar.
D’Arez is often the perfect fit for venues
looking for a great band with a great following. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Frogwater
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: Two-time Wisconsin Area
Music Industry award winners, their unique blend
of music brings a crazy-quilt quality to their
performances. Each musician adds a particular
spice to the stew of Celtic, American old-time,
bluegrass, Cajun and blues music.
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Jeannine Rivers
Kind
of music: Jazz, Blues
Bio: Jeannine Rivers is a Classical
Jazz and R&B singer-songwriter out of Whitefish
Bay. Performing as a duo, trio or quartet, Ms.
Rivers' rich sultry voice has been described as
electrifying, powerful, vibrant, sonorous and
mellow. Especially known for her suave jazz style
and heartfelt soul, she is stylistically versatile,
with a wide vocal range.
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: The Danny Miller
Band
Kind
of music: Blues
Bio: Danny Miller has been playing
the blues in southeast Wisconsin for the last
thirty five years with some of Wisconsin's best
musicians. Dan Lloyd plays guitar and shares vocals
with Danny. Ron Graewin plays bass for the band.
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Musician(s)/Band: Duchie Rodgers Band
Kind
of music: Jazz & R& B
Bio: Native Milwaukeean Willie
"Duchie" Rodgers Jr. has been a presence
on the contemporary jazz and R & B scene for
the past several decades. He performs solo or as
the lead vocalist in the Black Earth Plus Band.
He began singing in the church choir as a boy and
has continued leaving his mark in the music industry
locally, nationally and internationally. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Streetlife with
Warren Wiegratz
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz
performs a unique blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz,
and Contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship
and vocals with an exciting stage presence. They
have been honored with many nominations and awards
at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards (WAMI),
including "Best Adult Contemporary Group"
and "Best Contemporary Jazz Group" in
Wisconsin.
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: Carl Mussmann
Kind
of music: Jazz/Cocktail Style
Bio: Carl Mussmann is an accomplished
solo pianist, playing an excellent jazz\cocktail
style of background piano music. Carl has been playing
throughout the Midwest since the age of 14. His
“talent, performance and professionalism…make
him an excellent choice for any social gathering.” |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: The One 2 Many Band
Kind
of music: Blues/Classic Rock
Bio: Classic American Blues,
rock, soul, and a little jazz/funk. Bette E. Ford
is the focus of the show, with red hot vocals
that leave a hole in the roof and an ache in your
heart. Visuals are great, but the tunes are even
better. Dancin' and drinkin music at it's finest.
Dance Tunes with attitude. A perfect blend of
rock, soul, and blues. Not smart enough to write
originals, we just steal other bands stuff and
do it our way. Perfect music for dancin' and drinkin'.
Funny how we make people thirsty!
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: Michael Campbell
Kind
of music: Jazz/standards
Bio: Pianist extraordinar. Michael
is one of the most well-known pianists in the Greater
Milwaukee area. Michael teaches, writes and plays
music. Was H.C. house musician for 7 years and play
many night clubs as a solo act. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Johnny Padilla Duo
Kind
of music: Smooth Jazz/Caribbean
Bio: “Johnny Padilla fronts
his high energy act on Soprano, Alto, Tenor and
Baritone Saxophones, Flute and Clarinethas. He
has toured as a musician to Austria, The Bahamas,
Canada, Colombia, England, France, Italy, Mexico,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and throughout
the United States of America. Johnny has performed
with Mongo Santamaria, Paquito de Rivera, Arturo
Sandoval, Lola Flores and has toured with Jimmy
Buffett. Johnny is featured as a soloist on Mr.
Buffett's platinum album ‘Fruitcakes’.”
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Name of Musician(s)/Band:
Jerry Grillo
Kind of music: Jazz
Bio: o2m Productions is the exclusive representative
for Vocalist Jerry Grillo. Jerry has played all
over the world and has recorded 8 CD's His local
jazz band (The Jerry Grillo Band) consists of
piano, bass, and drums. He uses musicians from
the Conservatory of Music and local jazz musicians
who are known for the mastery of their instrument.
The quartet can be booked for clubs, weddings,
corporate events, and festivals.
Jerry is also the lead singer for the 15-pice
Nick Contorno Orchesra. They can be booked for
weddings, corporate events, and festivals as well.
Jerry's website is: .jerrygrillo.com
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: The Stellanovas
Kind
of music: Café Jazz
Bio: Chris Wagoner, Mary Gaines,
Ed Fila, and Jim Huwe are The Stellanovas.
The Stellanovas play music they like to call cafe
jazz. It's jazz, it's folk, it's original music
and stuff you've heard somewhere before. It's happy
and sad and whimsical. It's violin, cello, guitar,
accordion, some singing and the occasional ukulele.
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Robin Pluer
Kind
of music: Jazz/French
Bio: She’s a sultry diva
with pizzazz and jazzy style. She’s a multi-faceted
songstress who elegantly but playfully delivers
a mélange of vintage French ballads with
a distinctive twist. Robin Pluer, a perennial
WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award winner,
has been once again awarded Milwaukee’s
Best Female Vocalist by the Shepherd Express for
an unprecedented third year. This chanteuse with
panache has become a mainstay at Bastille Days
festivals. Over the past 20 years Robin has performed
and composed music with John Sieger (R&B Cadets),
Paul Cebar (and the Milwaukeeans) and Peter Buffett.
Her fresh, engaging talent has afforded her opportunities
coast to coast including Garrison Keeler’s
“Prairie Home Companion” and NPR’s
“World Café.” Recently, Pluer
has returned from touring Europe.
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Musician(s)/Band: Alex Wilson
Kind
of music: Blues, Swing, Jazz
Bio: Alex Wilson, a versatile musician,
effortlessly plays everything from sweet Beale Street
blues to west coast swing. From hard Texas grinders
to stone cold Chicago grooves. Alex’s undeniable
stage presence and unmistakable guitar style will
drive the audience to the dance floor. His long-awaited
debut CD, Tell Me Why is being released on Rathskeller
Records. To say that Alex Wilson is one to look
out for down the road is an understatement. Taking
the Midwest by storm, this young musician is a force
to be reckoned with. |
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Musician(s)/Band: Alpha Transit
Kind
of music: Jazz / Funk / Jam Band
Bio: Solid Gettin' Down. Funk,
Jazz, House, Acid Jazz, Electronica, Acoustica,
Synthetic, Organic, Acoustic Drums, Electric Bass,
Electric Guitar, Vintage and modern keyboards, Groove,
Experimental, Rubber Chickens, Dance, Science Fiction,
Horror, Exotica, Erotica, Ultra Slammin Disco Dancin',
Dark Sexy Mysteriousiously Explosive Vibrations
to Groove You.
Mr. Rush also performs with Caribbean Eclipse, Pangaea,
and the Miles4Monty Orchestra. He teaches privately
in the Milwaukee area and is currently world drumming
clinician for Danceworks Multi-Arts Residencies. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Steve Cohen/Jim
Liban Duo
Kind
of music: Vocals and Harmonica
Bio: Both musicians play harmonica
and sing. Performing 200-250 dates annually in
a variety of formats, Steve pulls in a crowd wherever
he plays. The Steve Cohen/Jim Liban Blues duo
is an old Milwaukee favorite.
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Musician(s)/Band: The Devilles
Kind
of music: Rock & Roll, Soul, Blues,
Swing
Bio: Formed in early 2006, they're
a collaboration of some of Milwaukee's finest and
most accomplished musicians, featuring Perry Weber
on Guitar and Vocals, Kent Knapp on Bass and Vocals,
Victor Span on Drums, and Bill LeClair on Piano
and Organ. They do more than just perform, they
put on a SHOW! A show that features all the ingredients
from the musical melting pot of Americana: Blues,
Swing, boogie-Woogie, Rock & Roll, Soul, Rock-a-Billy,
and even the occasional Honky-Tonk or Surf tune.
All delivered with an energy and crisp delivery
that separates the professionals from the wanna-be's.. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Jeno Somlai
Kind
of music: Latin/Jazz
Bio: Latin/Jazz group heavily
influenced by many styles in the Afro-Cuban/Latin
genre. Jeno Somlai began playing drums at the
age of 2 and started his professional music career
at the age of 13. After nearly 15 years playing
percussion, Jeno became interested in piano and
has been studying with Mark Davis in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, ever since. His current project, Let
It Go, is influenced heavily by many different
styles in the Afro-Cuban genre. Let It Go is his
debut CD, featuring Jeno on both percussion and
piano and musicians from both the Midwest and
East Coast.
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Musician(s)/Band: The King Comets
Kind
of music: Swing, Early R&B, Rock n'
Roll Roots
Bio: The King Comets focus on the
swing era, early rhythm and blues, and the roots
of rock 'n roll by covering such groups as Louis
Prima, Bill Haley & His Comets and Louis Jordan.
The King Comets mix in a bit of swing-inspired 50's
music with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Bobby
Darin. The band also covers the corners with a bit
of famous country from Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
The King Comets also write their own music inspired
by the swing era with such crowd-pleasing favorites
as "No Money Honey," "Paradise,"
and "I Like Her Liquor Better." |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: King Solomon
Kind
of music: Dancehall Roots Reggae
Bio: King Solomon delivers a
vibe that comes across as aggressively syncopated
and tight while at the same time smooth and hypnotic.
Their sound is best described as "dancehall
roots reggae with a powerhouse punch to the heart".
In the past few years King Solomon has established
a large fan base while filling up local clubs,
taverns, and bars to capacity. They've managed
to draw thousands while headlining major outdoor
festivals and events and has quickly established
itself as one of the more popular bands on the
South Eastern Wisconsin music scene.
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Gloria Miller
Kind
of music: Jazz, Blues, R&B
Bio: My name is Gloria Miller
and I am a singer/songwriter specializing in creating
and performing Jazz, R&B, and Soul music combining
the innocence of music from the 30's and 40's
with the relevance of current music that goes
beyond the romantic to the real issues that we
all face.
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Musician(s)/Band: The Mike Miller Band
Kind
of music: Classics
Bio: Hot music and good times!
Mike Miller and Joel Freisinger form the nucleus
of The Mike Miller Band. Other members include Deidre
Fellner, Tom Utschig, and Rhonda Begos. Whether
playing duo or featuring some of the best performers
in the area, it's always guaranteed to be a musical
experience you won't forget! The band plays classics
such as Feel like Making Love, Moon Dance, and Where
is the Love. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: The Barbeez
Kind
of music: 80's
Bio: The Barbeez stay true to
the look and sounds of the artists who truly helped
shape the Music Video Era, and who remain popular
on radio today. You won't hear better renditions
of these songs from any band in the Midwest!
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Musician(s)/Band: Swing Explosion
Kind
of music: Swing
Bio: Swing Explosion is an 18 piece
ensemble but we can provide any size and type of
group to fit any occasion. They play a variety of
styles from a variety of composers and arrangers;
Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington,
Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Bobby Darin,
Brian Setzer, Barry Manilow, Lionel Ritchie, Big
Bad VooDoo Daddy and lots more. Comprised of the
finest musicians from southeast Wisconsin and the
incomparable Pete Sorce, Swing Explosion will add
an air of excitement, prestige and sophistication
to your wedding reception, corporate event or private
party. |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Johnny Chimes
Kind
of music: Roots Music / Rock / Blues
Bio: Johnny has been a mainstay
on the Madison music scene for more than a decade.
Chimes paid his dues learning from the real deals
in Nashville and toured the country back in the
day, an experience that resulted in many interesting
stories and well-honed musicianship.
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: Jamie Breiwick
Kind
of music: Jazz
Bio: Jamie Breiwick has been a
main stay on the Milwaukee jazz scene for nearly
a decade. He has shared the stage with such nationally
recognized jazz artists as Carl Allen, Willie Pickens,
George Braith, Rick Germanson, Dan Nimmer, Rob Wilkerson,
Pete Zimmer, and John Sullivan. In addition to leading
his own quintet, he performs regularly in and around
Milwaukee with such groups as We Six (straight-ahead),
Clamnation (original latin/funk), and De La Buena
(latin jazz). |
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Name
of Musician(s)/Band: Pupy Costello &
his Big City Honky Tonk
Kind
of music: Classic Country
Bio: “Certain modern influences
creep in, but Pupy Costello & His Big City
Honky Tonk are mainly committed to setting a throwback
mood fro lovers of classic country music. The
Five-piece outfit created a rowdy roadhouse atmosphere
at the Crystal Corner with three hours of timeless
covers and vintage-sounding originals, several
rounds of shots, and a confident but easygoing
style.”
The Onion (Madison edition) May 17th, 2007
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Name of
Musician(s)/Band: Geoff Landon and the
Wolfpack
Kind
of music: Country
Bio: This band features "Diamond
Rio" like vocals and Nashville music talent.
Mix in that "Montgomery Gentry" like edge
and the Country Music Hall Of Fame "Honor Thy
Music" belief. |
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