SOLOISTS & DUOS:  EASY LISTENING

JIM SCHWEICKART
Jim plays a wide variety of jazz and pop instrumentals and is a good choice for ambient music that sets the mood without overpowering the conversation. He may be booked as a solo performer, as a guitar duo, or as guitar augmented with sax and upright bass for a classic trio sound.

JOHN GAGE
John Gage is a folk singer/songwriter who entertains audiences with his resonate tenor voice and flat-picking guitar at festivals, churches, libraries, schools, clubs, rallies, or any place an audience might gather. His talent on guitar coupled with his love of folk music has made him one of the best known and loved folk singers/artists in Kentucky

JUDEA
Judea is a singer/ songwriter with roots in the Deep South. Singing blues, classic rock, and her originals, her sultry southern sound comes from the heart with passion. Judea performs solo on guitar and keyboard as well as a duo or trio.

KEVIN REES
Kevin Rees has spent his life playing, teaching and recording. He has performed live and on radio and television in England, Canada and Japan with numerous national artists. His style is an eclectic mix of classic vocal tunes, standards, jazz, and guitar instrumentals blended with humor and trivia.

LAURIE JESSUP & CORT DUGGINS
Laurie and Cort perform classic blues, jazz, and old-timey numbers. Laurie’s emotive vocal style pays tribute to classic singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Ruth Brown while Cort’s guitar conjures images from big city blues to rural Americana. See the Blues page for this duo's full band.

MICHAEL ALLEN MURPHY
Mike Murphy plays the classic rock sounds that he grew up loving. With a little country pop thrown in to the mix, his solo vocal/guitar renditions are a delight. Also available as a duo with bass as well as Mike’s four-piece band, The Vinyl Kings (see Classic Rock page).  

MICHAEL O'BRYAN
Mike draws on his vast experience in American styles such as Western swing, bluegrass and acoustic folk as well as various European styles. In doing so, he can play just about anything you request. Mike performs on accordion and keyboard.

MISHA FEIGIN
Misha Feigin was born and raised in Moscow and is known as one of Russia's premiere guitarists. Since immigrating to the US in 1990, he has established himself through his
dynamic performances, which incorporate original poetry and spontaneous storytelling. He plays classical and acoustic guitars, balalaika, keyboards, and harmonica. Misha's music is a blend of various ethnic idioms and musical styles. 

RICHARD STREANDER
Richard uses recorded tracks with his Caribbean music to create a bigger sound with just a solo performer on stage. He also plays soft pop and rock as a soloist and with his band Cato Watts.

STAN MOON
Stan is adept at playing jazz standards, Western swing, and country music. His unique whistling ability adds that old-time touch to music of bygone eras. Available as a soloist or duo.

TAKE TWO
Specializing in light-jazz and standards, Take Two draws its material from the songbooks of such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Michael Bublé, to name but a few.  From sambas to swing tunes, Take Two’s distinctive blend of voice and guitar has pleased audiences as varied as its repertoire, and they’re sure to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests. Can be supplemented with bass and drums.

THE UTILITY BROTHERS
The Utility Brothers are two guys whose name describes the wide variety of music they perform. From the great American song book to jazz standards to R&B  to Dixieland to Latin to Rock oldies too....well, you know. The duo is keyboards, bass, drums and vocals, all four for the price of two. Easy on the budget, the duo is just right for a dinner party or dressy affair where you want the right atmosphere without getting your doors blown off. 

For a party where you want it soft early with some dancing later on, add a saxophone and perhaps a female vocalist.