Bluegrass/Traditional/Roots/Folk
Music Styles
Talent: Jazz / Big Band / Dixieland / Swing
Barb and Eddie
Eddie Humphries is a world-class saxophonist who has performed with music’s biggest names throughout his career. Barb Polk is a highly versatile vocalist who can sing everything from sultry jazz and standards to show tunes, pop and rock 'n' roll. Together they create a full, live band sound by utilizing professionally arranged backing tracks and an amazing digital "wind machine" that can simulate hundreds of instruments.
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Cincinnati Dancing Pigs
The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs are Cincinnati's premier Jug Band. From boat races, summer concerts, and dinners to bars, back yards and living rooms, the Pigs have entertained audiences throughout the area. And don't forget country club weddings, pig roasts and Fourth of July parties. How could this jug band not be right for you?!
Dixie Landing
Dixie Landing has been playing traditional Dixieland jazz for more than 30 years. All of the band's members are professional musicians with a love for this music. Since the band's inception, Dixie Landing has been available for special events such as corporate parties, street festivals, sporting events, even funerals. The band is available to make your next social event one to remember.
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Hot Club of Derbytown
The Hot Club of Derbytown re-creates the hot sounds of vintage jazz produced in Paris in the 1930s and 40s. This band is also available to play music for contra dances, playing Celtic, French-Canadian, and old-time tunes.
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Jerry Tolson Ensembles
Jerry Tolson Ensembles (trio, quartet, quintet, and big band) feature jazz standards, big band favorites, jazzy R& B grooves, contemporary originals, and Latin influenced selections. The playlists of these groups range from swing era sounds of Ellington, Goodman, and Basie to feel good, infectious sounds of the hard bop era, Motown era classics, and to contemporary smooth jazz sounds of artists like Grover Washington and Kirk Whalum.
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Juggernaut Jug Band
Described as a blend of jazz, blues, ragtime, swing and original music with washboards, washtubs, kazoos, jugs and various other sundry hardware, the Juggernaut Jug Band will fool you into thinking they're just having fun, all the while using their extraordinary talent to give you the performance of your life.
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Ovation Orchestra
The Ovation Orchestra plays music of the Big Band era. Founded by drummer John Roy and vocalist June Kelley-Roy, this dynamic 14-piece orchestra is just the thing to bring you the sounds of that golden era of music. If a smaller group is needed, then consider the 6+-piece Top Notch.
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Pendulum Orchestra
Whether it is the Big Band styles of the 30's and 40's, the many tunes of the 50'sand 60's, favorite standards or hit tunes of today, you'll find a great sound in the Pendulum Orchestra's repertoire. Playing swing, Dixieland, waltzes, polkas, jazz, Latin, and contemporary music, the nine instrumentalists are joined by vocalists Gayle King and Eddie Abraham.
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Rick DeBow & Friends
A versatile entertainer on multiple instruments, Rick DeBow covers a wide variety of styles including R&B, blues, classic rock, and smooth jazz. His vocals are smooth too, and his stand-out band rounds out the sound that is sure to please. Private parties, restaurants, corporate events, neighborhood picnics, and festivals are just some of the places where people have enjoyed Rick DeBow & Friends.
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SounDoctrine
SounDoctrine is an “Originalternativefunkjazzfusion” band from Youngstown Ohio. With amazing musicianship, the band blends funk, jazz, rock, and gospel into a definitive sound that appeals to a wide audience. Combine that with the positive messages of the lyrics and you have a top-notch band that’s perfect for festivals, corporate events, and private parties.
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Steve Crews Trio
Pianist and composer extraordinaire Steve Crews leads his trio in some of the most spectacular journeys through the jazz repertoire. From standards of the 30s and 40s to Steve's originals, this is a classy sound you'll love.
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Swing '39
Together for over 15 years, Swing ’39 evokes the spirit of guitarist D'jango Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grapelli who crafted a unique style of music in pre-WW II Paris known as “hot club" or “gypsy” jazz. It was a time when jazz was evolving from ragtime and blues into the Big Band era. Swing ’39 plays the music of that era but with a Kentucky twist – resulting in music that is energetic, sassy, and lots of fun.
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Vibes
The sound of VIBES brings thoughts of luxury and sophistication. With its unique blend of vibraphone, guitar, bass, and saxophone, you'll be transported to the world of classic jazz, a time of richness in the popular music of the day. Django, Gentle Rain, Body and Soul, Stella By Starlight – all leave the listener wanting more.
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Walker & Kays
If you’re fond of Gershwin, Cole Porter and the sensuous sounds of the bossa nova, put Walker & Kays at the top of your ‘favorites’ list. They’ll turn up the energy with the classic rock sounds of tunes like Johnny B Goode and Mustang Sally. Add the music of the Roaring 20s, Big Band 40s or saucy 60s. From cool and sweet to hot and spicy, Walker & Kays deliver the goods every time – and with style.
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