here are some Great Solo & Duo performers to choose from!
Brent Cates is well known as the former drummer and lead singer for the Tribute band “Two Step-The Ultimate Tribute to Dave Matthews” from 2001-2007. In 2008 he started up his original project and new band, so his acoustic show went on the road performing a lot of the great R&B classics of yesteryear.
Brent strives to present songs the crowd will be familiar with in a unique fashion and make them fall in love with the songs they aren’t so familiar with. His influences range from classic rock and country all the way to alternative, jazz, and funk. Feel free to check out Brent Cates’ debut album “Wasted Words“ on Itunes.
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Brian performs timeless musical hits from the 50’s and 60’s. Songs from artists such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Otis Redding, the Temptations, and Glenn Miller are featured. Brian is accompanied by a sophisticated music computer that allows him to present a one man show with the sound of a full band. All the musical accompaniment is programmed and arranged by Brian so that each song is given a totally unique sound.
Above all Brian is a fantastic entertainer. His communication with an audience is extraordinary. No one leaves the show without the feeling that they have been part of something special.
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Camille began studying the harp at age 9 and has been playing professionally since 1980. She has played weddings and receptions, and has many venues in Charlotte and the surrounding area, including restaurants, churches, museums, and parties. She adds a beautiful, elegant sound to any event.
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Carey has been a mainstay Charlotte performer for years and has fronted some of Charlotte's well known bands over that time frame. Now fronting the ever versatile Skate Rink Jukebox, he still finds the time to do his solo gigs and write his own music.
Soul is an intangible, hard to grasp quality that many singers and musicians talk about, but few possess, and even fewer deliver. Carey Sims has got it, hands down. Hailed by ELEVATE magazine as "hands down one of the premier vocalists in the Southeast", Sims is a singer's singer capable of all the nuance necessary to unearth a vast musical and lyrical landscape. Simply stated, he can flat out sell a song. And he's a damn fine songwriter to boot.
His voice has been used for numerous radio jingles and TV commercials and he has had his original songs placed in movies, advertisements, and most recently a Sims penned track opened the 2008 CMT music awards.
He has a soulful sound and melodic voice that most singers wish for. He can mix it up and is a great fit for ANY type of event, restaurant or social event. He can also come as a Duo or Trio.
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“Small Town Gone” deserves to establish Chris Cook as a remarkable vocalist and guitarist who takes a fresh approach to homespun sounds. Insofar as the pesky matter of genre is concerned, ‘I think I have no choice to but call “Small Town Gone” a country record,” Cook concedes with a laugh. “That’s where it’s going on the shelf. Still, I feel the record is as much Americana as it is country. To me, it’s kind of a mixture of country, folk and blues. It’s roots music.”
His private parties and solo gigs in restaurants and bars come with an eclectic mix of covers from legendary artists in the genre of Americana, Classic Rock, Country and Blues that any music lover would love to hear. Don’t miss the opportunity to have Chris Cook come play for your next event!
This talented Duo is the lead performers in the band Square Roots. They are both lead singers and bring a great mix of songs to choose from along with excellent vocals and when they sing together some of the most melodic harmonies you've ever heard! They know over 200 songs which allows them to customize the set list around your specific tastes. A GREAT option for ANY type of event because they can perform everything from nice, low tempo dinner music to upbeat and fun party music. A can't miss musical option for your next event!
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This talented artist is 1 half of the lead performers in the band Square Roots. Christina brings a great mix of songs to choose from along with sultry vocals and a melodic sound. A crowd favorite at many area restaurants and wine bars in the region, she knows hundreds of songs which allows her to customize the set list around your specific tastes or to fit the event. That makes her A GREAT option for ANY type of event because she can perform everything from nice, low tempo music to upbeat and fun party music. A can't miss musical option for your next event!
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CINDY KAY ACOUSTIC SHOW......Check out the more "up close and personal" side of Cindy and her musician friends that join her for the unplugged shows.
Extremely versatile with her song selection which can be modified to cater to the intimate dinner atmosphere, providing soothing guitar and vocals as a romantic backdrop or to the lively bar crowd, who may be ready to let loose and dance and sing-along to some of their favorites.
The show may consist of guitar and vocals with the option to add percussion/drums OR it may consist of piano and vocals with option of percussion/drums, depending on the venue. These musicians truly enjoy playing together and it comes across in their delivery and interaction with the audience and each other.
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Since 1998, Dallas Reese has entertained crowds all over the Southeast in some of the best known "Watering Holes", Festivals, Outdoor Events, Colleges, Corporate & Weddings. His very versatile setlist, unique ability to gain the crowd's attention allows him to bring a little something extra to every performance.
With over 200 songs in his arsenal, he can customize the event or evening to fit your exact needs!
For larger budgets, he can come as a Duo or with his full band "Big Sam".
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Dan Harvey is the lead member of his full group, Harvey & the Wallbangers. Dan can perform hundreds of songs which enables him to cater the music specifically for the setting he's in. A great option for your next event!
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Her extensive repertoire includes classical favorites such as: Canon in D, Trumpet Voluntary, and Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Kirsten will play elegant classical music for 30 minutes prior to your ceremony, setting the mood for the grand entrance of the bride and her attendants. If there is a unity candle lighting or a sand ceremony, Kirsten will provide romantic accompaniment. Brides may choose pieces such as: Ave Maria, The Water is Wide, or the Lord's Prayer to be played during their ceremony. Finally, Kirsten will play a joyful recessional as the newly weds leave the ceremony space.
Contact us today and add the elegant touch of harp music to your wedding, dinner party, corporate event, or any other special event. Kirsten is available to play in many different styles including classical, jazz, religious, popular, and Celtic.
For an extra special touch, she can add the majestic sound of trumpet, flutist or additional harp to your event.
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Musical Styles: Jazz, Latin rhythms, Swing, Romantic Ballads, Big Band, Pop, Disco
About The Jack Lewis Group ~~
Conductor, arranger, life-long guitarist, singer and music educator, Jack Lewis has performed professionally in the US, Canada, and the islands. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and was founder-director of a music academy in Florida. The Jack Lewis Band performed at South Florida’s most prestigious resorts and upscale venues for many years, including political rallies, conventions, weddings, television, cruises, and society galas, as well as opening for headliner acts. Now entertaining audiences in the heart of the Carolinas, the husband and wife team of Jack and Lynne Lewis can deliver a full dance band sound as a “dance duo” with 2 lead vocalists in a variety of dance material across the decades, featuring the jazz guitar stylings of Bandleader Jack Lewis.
About our repertoire ~~
Our unique presentation as a "dance duo" with a full dance band sound and two lead vocalists allows us to offer a selection of the most requested and most successful dance material performed throughout the years from Big Band through the 80’s. Our full dance band sound exceeds a traditional duo in the sense that every tune is completely danceable, with the sounds of a rhythm section, brass, strings, woodwinds, keyboards, vocal leads and harmonies, live guitar solo and rhythm. This unique concept, combined with an experienced bandleader who has run successful events with banquet directors throughout the years, is why we are more than just a duo -- we are still The Jack Lewis "Band." Our most popular dance tunes are by recording artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Rick James, Gloria Estefan Miami Sound Machine, Kool & the Gang, Larry Graham, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rodgers, Chaka Khan, Glenn Miller, Bill Medley, Natalie Cole, Rose Royce, Bette Midler, Lou Rawls, Van Morrison, Peggy Lee, Louie Prima, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, and more.
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He can also step it up and bring his full 4 piece band when the event calls for it!
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Raised in South FL, now residing in Atlanta. John has taken the art of slide guitar into a new direction. Self taught by first watching the great Keith B Brown and then years later to have crossed paths and be blessed to study with the great Bamako Pati Jarka. John has integrated rich landscapes of Delta Blues, Country Blues, African Roots, Bluegrass and lush Hawaiian sounds into his music. He has performed at festivals as diverse as the Telluride Blues and Brews Fest-CO, Midwest Music Summit-IN, FL Folk Fest-FL, Atlanta Blues Fest and Lake Oconee Music Fest-GA.. Performing at Rock, Blues, Folk, Acoustic venues and accepted by all. John Emil has taken the lost art of slack key slide guitar to a totally new direction. John came into the South Florida music scene many many moons ago and has raised hairs with his acoustic Hawaiian hollowneck guitar lap steel playing. In his intrumental compositions you can hear hints of lush Hawaiian and Polynesian sounds, world music and Jazz improvisation but has created a unique and attractive style all on his own. John now currently composes music for several music production libraries around the word. LA Post Music/ California, Westar Music/ Canada and the very first American to compose music for KPM/ EMI of London!
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From his humble beginnings in the small town of Anderson, SC, KENNY FLOYD has risen within the ranks to share the stage with such well known artists as Vertical Horizon, Lostprophets, Edwin McCain, Hoobastank, Three Doors Down, side stage for Toby Keith with Big & Rich, The Blue Dogs, Theory of a Dead Man, Will Hoge, Rehab, L.A. Guns, Lukas Rossi, Josh Kelly, Uncle Cracker, Cowboy Mouth, Atheneaum, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lifehouse, and more. KENNY FLOYD is quickly climbing to the pinnacle of his success. From the U.S. to London England to the Virgin Islands, KENNY FLOYD is winning over audiences all continents.
Kenny can also bring a full band for the right event.
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Leisure McCorkle has been compared to seminal artists like: Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker, Fountains of Wayne, Ben Folds, Weezer, The Cars, Marvelous 3, The Pixes, Teenage Fanclub, Billy Joel and others . He also has appeared in magazines such as: Billboard, Magnet, The Big Takover, Jersey Beat, BOB, Amplifier and daily and weekly papers across the world such as NY Times, LA Entertainment Weekly, Irish Times, Creative Loafing, The Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, Denver Westwood, Detroit Metro etc. Leisure has also had several songs on MTV's "Real World" and "Road Rules."
Lee has played on average 200-250 dates a year and toured with the likes of: Cowboy Mouth, Ben Folds, Elliot Smith, Frank Black (The Pixies), and Glen Tillbrook (of Squeeze) to name a few.
He puts 100% of his heart and soul into every performance and eveyone leaves having had a memorable experience that will have them craving more!
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Voted "Best Local Songwriter" - Creative Loafing 2007 & 2008 (Readers' Choice).
Nominated and chosen Finalist for "Best Female Vocalist" - 2007 Charlotte Music Awards.
Lindy credits a broad spectrum of artists with having had an influence on her musical style, the most prominent of which include Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, The Beatles, Ani DiFranco and The Black Crowes, but having had a broad musical upbringing, Lindy remains very much her own woman in her original stylings as well as in her interpretation of other artist's work. Performing is something which comes very naturally to Lindy, and her comfort and ease with her audience is inviting enough to not only draw a crowd, but keep them in their seats as well as bring them back for repeat appearances. Having between five and six hours of cover material spanning from the 60s to current across genres such as rock, pop, funk, folk and country, she can tailor a performance to suit a variety of needs, and her solo performance comes complete with her sound man if needed. Upon request, an additional band member may be added for performance as a duo.
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Mike brings an extensive selection of music with him which allows him to customize the songs around the specific event he's playing for. Yes, he's acoustic but with technology he sounds more like a 1 man band, so if the event calls for a more upbeat affair, he can certainly bring it up a notch!
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When he's not fronting the high energy band, Rock Star-Ultimate Hairband Tribute, Paul straps on his acoustic guitar and plays solo gigs around the Charlotte area. With incredible vocals and versatile songlist, he is very pleasing to the ear and great for any acoustic style setting.
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KISS and Jackson 5 were the soundtrack to my childhood. I grew up with a healthy dose of Singer/Songwriter, Country and Arena Rock music. Crazy combo, huh? I'm a musical mutt. I was a card carrying member of the Motley Crue fanclub at 8, as well a Hank Williams freak. I started playing in garage bands at 14 and have tried everything at one point. Rock, Shock Rock, I even played acoustic guitar and sang backup for a pop group (cough boyband cough) -- Tito would be proud.
I have always played acoustic music and a few years ago,decided to make that my main focus and pursuit of musical happiness. I've toured the world playing shows in Japan, Australia, U.K., Canada, and all over Europe. My music is best described as "Singer/Songwriter/Arena Rock/Drinking Music".
Rayen also has a duo and full band he can provide as well.
Ronnie Tsunami, front man and band leader of the award winning "Tsunami & the Wave Riders" can come perform his solo acoustic show for you playing everything from Jimmy Buffet to Reggae, to Classic Rock & Country. For a little more, he can come as a Duo or Trio with Steel Drums and get more into the Caribbean, Calypso and Hawaiian songs they have in their songlist. So, no matter the type of event you are having, Ronnie can cater to fit your needs! Be sure to check out the full band on the "Variety/Wedding Band" page.
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Dave Matthews & John Mayer are two of the more popular stars that I attempt to immulate.
It has been a blessing to be able to have such a nack for playing songs I loved to listen to as a little boy in the 70's on the AM stations in my parents Ford LTD. Not to mention get groups of people to say "hey, I haven't heard that song in..." or "you cover that well".
I've been blessed with an diverse musical repetuar that keeps my immediate audience on their toes. Neil Young, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, John Mayer to John Sebastian (the guy who wrote the theme song for "Welcome Back Kotter". I love not being categorized. When people ask, "What type of music do you play?" I just answer "Yes".
If you get a chance, come out and pat your feet while having dinner or a chat with friends and let me possibly play one of your favorites. Or just ask, I love the challenge... 'what doesn't kill you, will make you stronger' (I think).
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Sabra Callas is a native Carolinian who has been professionally performing throughout the
Carolina's for more than 20 years. She has entertained in venues ranging from private intimate settings to large stadium crowds and is comfortable performing either as a background entertainer or settings with crowd interaction.
Performing a Jazzy-Bluesy Variety of timeless songs from the 50's, 60's, & 70's, as well as popular tunes of today, Sabra's repertoire covers a wide span from the smoky sounds of Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holliday to the nostalgic sounds of Joan Baez and James Taylor... and everything in between. In addition to her cover tunes, Sabra is an accomplished songwriter and paints images of her life experiences with her heartfelt original songs.
She can also perform as a Duo accompanied by Pianist Steve Shoaf.
Her repertoire of cover material is specially picked from a selection of well-known, timeless songs which she stylizes with her own unique feel and sound. Sabra is known not only for her talent for voice and guitar, but also for her appealing stage presence and emotional warmth she feeds to her audience.
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BIO
One full listen to Lake Montonia Road , Scoot's latest release, and you realize pretty quickly that Scoot can do it all. He can write a mean folk song ("Grandpa's Shoes"), and can even play the blues ("Word on the Street"). He knows when to funk it up ("Fatback"), and you better believe this blue-eyed soulster knows when to serve up some of that Southern soul ("Lake Montonia Road") and gospel ("Laughin' at the Devil") from deep within.
Being the youngest of six, Scoot was raised on a steady diet of old 45's and vinyl records, in addition to the church music his "Mama" would play around the house. No matter what the music was he heard growing up, it seems to have soaked in.
There is no question that Scoot Pittman is a very talented guy. He has the ability to create the kind of music that forces you to either exercise your body and your mind. But more importantly, Scoot has the work ethic and drive to make it all happen.
The music he makes is timeless. You'd be hard-pressed to pin it down to any one time period. And yet while Scoot is able to create this timeless music, he is very capable of taking you on a journey in his lyrical time machine.
And if you love music, this is one journey that I highly recommend you take. Scoot has a full band for engagements as well!
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Scott has been playing, performing,writing,and arranging music for two decades. For the past 5 years has been performing live with the band Square Roots, which is a three piece band with an emphasis on song writing and harmony. They perform regularly in and around the Charlotte, NC area, and are looking to broaden their reach. It has been a most pleasurable experience. He has always collaborated with various artists over the years and have found that music has and always will be the foundation of his life. Here's to all that love a good song!
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Scott has been playing regionally since 2001. You've probably seen Scott peform over the last few years with his band, Moonshine Jenny. They have played over 200 shows together around the Carolinas. He brings his energy to the stage for acoustic shows as well. His first band, Five Point Remedy made two albums and was well regarded on the college radio circuit. Scott has started work on his first solo album to be released later this year. He's got a great sound and vibe to his shows and always a crowd pleaser.
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The Sound…
More than 30 years of musical evolution incorporating an eclectic blend of influences have produced the precision and warmth that his guitar style now exudes. Perhaps the editors of “Charlotte’s Best” magazine summed it up most eloquently when they voted him “Best Local Acoustic” musician in July, 1994… “Tom Billotto plays brilliant guitar… [he] caresses many a song with sweet notes…” Tom’s sound is often described as “classy”…”tasteful”, and certainly his extensive musical training and influences are at the heart of these descriptions. His adept finger-style guitar technique (melody, rhythm and bass simultaneously) took flight during formal music studies in college, culminating in a degree in Classical Guitar. Profoundly influenced by guitar greats Chet Atkins, John Williams, Earl Klugh, Joe Pass, Andres Segovia, Guy Van Duser and Martin Taylor, and many other classical, jazz and finger-style virtuosi, it’s no wonder audiences and fellow performers have described Tom as a “musicians’ musician”. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tom Billotto passionately pursues a full-time music career, averaging 250 performances per year in: restaurants; concerts; festivals; country clubs; private, corporate and fundraising events; radio and TV. In so doing, Tom has polished his craft to bring an extraordinary assortment of music to his shows.
Having an Elegant event where polished, well performed Standards will absolutely wow your crowd or make for some pleasant background music? Then Tommy Joy is PERFECT for you!
No matter the type of event, he has performed from major corporate galas, to fundraisers, to cocktail parties to wedding receptions, Tommy Joy is....just Marvelous, too marvelous for Words! Originally performing up in the New York City & Philadelphia areas for many years, he brings his unique style to the Carolinas and his work is nothing but stellar.
He plays the keyboards and using a sampling machine, so his performances sound like a one man band. He can break out all the classic standards by artists from the Rat Pack, Tony Bennett and more!
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Ziad is a known saxophone instrumentalist in the Charlotte area. He has performed with numerous national acts, live and in the studio, including Soul Legend James Brown, Gospel icon John P. Kee, The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Smooth Jazz Legend Grover Washington Jr. and many more. Ziad founded the band Mo' Money which performed regionally for many years. He released a smooth jazz CD nationally which received airplay across the U.S. as well. Currently he is performing in the corporate market with a trio and a duo. Ziad's versatile brand of instrumental performance can cater to any of your listening desires.
As a trio, Ziad is performing Smooth Jazz, R&B and Traditional Jazz with keyboards and drums for a full sound that can be geared to an upbeat higher energy performance or a lower volume laid back atmospheric experience. For a more unplugged trio sound the instrumentation is sax, piano and guitar. As a duo, sax and piano can provide a similar unplugged smooth sound. All of the above configurations can substitute a vocalist for drums or guitar if vocals are what you envision for your event. Lastly, Ziad can perform as a solo artist along with recorded tracks.
Ziad also performs as a duo consisting of acoustic guitar/vocal and saxophone with acoustic artist Rayen Belchere. Together they perform acoustic versions of
a variety of classic rock and popular songs with either a chilled out feel for background atmosphere or a more high energy attitude for brighter paced events.
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