The Apple Chords Barbershop Quartet has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years. They definitely have barbershop music with appeel! The quartet specializes in old fashioned barbershop harmony, but it is not uncommon to hear them drift off into some country western or possibly a heart wrenching ballad that brings tears to your eyes.
The group is comprised of local musicians and their program is family oriented. All ages will find delight in their performances. The bass, Lyle Gleesing, is a retired college math professor. The tenor, Bud Stone, is the president of his city's Chamber of Commerce. The bariton, Scott Shrimpton, is an accomplished music instructor. The lead, Niels Henriksen, is a production manager at a local industrial complex. All live in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area.
The Apple Chords bring song and laughter with them wherever they go. It is not unusual to hear them break into impromptu song as they walk down a street, nor is it uncommon to catch them in the act of serenading a lucky waitress who provided them with superior service.
They are well known at the Grand Rapids Tall Timber Days Festival, Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival, Hibbing Mines and Pines Celebration, Grand Rapids Showboat, Myles Reif Performing Arts Center, Vining Watermelon Festival and many more venues too numerous to list here!
Sprinkled with humor, their performances are a delight to experience.
Direct from the Grand Ol' Opry....Jeannie Seely. Yes, Jeannie will sing
your favorites such as - "Alright, I'll Sign the Paper" or " Too Far
Gone" or "You've Been Leavin' Me for Years". Jeannie is a part of
Americana when it comes to traditional country music. This lovely lady
will grace your stage with the same quality of song and energy of soul
you would expect. Listening to her tales of how she came up through the
ranks and the mountains she had to climb will only bring you closer to
the heart of one of the all time greats. A taste of real country...
Marry two musicians together with a flair for the acoustic and what do
you get...."Skaja's Hammer Dulicmer and Guitar" music. Learn the history
of the instruments while listening to these street corner performers at
your fair, private gathering, or community event. The background flavor
of their music draws gentle smiles out of older folks and questions from
kids about the instruments. The pair have performed at Bovey Farmer's
Day, Deer River Wild Rice Festival, Itasca County Fair, schools, and
private events. It is a style of music seldom heard in our day and age.
Squeak the Clown is a grand hit with the kids. He does ballooning, close up gimicks, LOVES photo ops, and even runs around on his unicycle!!! Squeak will perform during the kids day activities and march in parades. Squeak has travelled to every corner of the state for events, fairs, church groups, birthday parties, and more. He is friendly, colorful, and fun for all. Bring the camera and capture a moment in time with your child and the clown that will provide memories for you and them for life. Squeak formerly performed with the Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Circus. High energy youthful show.
Remember those days around the campfire when you sang rounds like "Row-Row-Row Your Boat" and the 1960's and 70's Smothers Brothers tunes? Well they're back in the form of Jim Cagle and Bill Adamson. These two sang together in high school and college, then lived separate lives after they got married and began teaching careers...one in Minnesota and one in Arizona. In, 2000 they returned to reunite in song and comedy as The Simple Guys.
The duo has performed for the likes of: Itasca County Fair in Grand Rapids, MN, SHOWBOAT, INC., Grand Rapids City Arts in the Park, Polk County Fair in Fertile, MN, Steele County Fair in Owatonna, church groups, and reunions. They develop a friendly level of interaction with the audience which is family oriented and sparked with a touch of audience participation. Great for large or small groups, opening act, senior days, kids groups.
The story goes that little Shotgun Red was found in a Minnesota hobby shop by Steve Hall in 1980. (If you ask Shotgun, he might tell the tale vice versa!) Whichever you believe, Red became the M.C. for Steve's band. From there, the group's path to stardom began. After winning a "Battle of the Bands" contest in 1982, the band traveled to Nashville for the final competition. While in Music City, Steve and Red "crashed" country broadcast legend Ralph Emery's morning show. Ralph instantly took a liking to the quick witted Shotgun Red and asked him (with his right hand man Steve, of course) to come back to Nashville and be a guest with him on TNN's new flagship series, Nashville Now. The rest is history.
Shotgun Red was a regular member of the Nashville Now cast for over ten years. He also appeared for seven years on one of country music's most successful syndicated and cable network TV programs, Hee Haw, and even hosted TNN's first music video show, Country Clips, for six years. In all this time, Steve Hall has remained with the Shotgun Red Band performing as their leading man on the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville for seven years and over 3500 shows. When they're not at Opryland, Steve Hall, Shotgun Red and the Shotgun Red Band also appear nationally at fairs, conventions, and cruises performing the Shotgun Red Show which features a versatile seven piece band doing impressions of Country Music stars along with great comedy and top country hits.
Narvel Felts was one of the original rockabilly artists in the 50's. He became one of the major country artists of the 70's and of all time.
Albert Narvel Felts was born November 11, 1938, in a farm house near Keiser, Arkansas, joining his parents - Albert and Lena Felts - and his sister, Ogareeda.
In 1953 when Narvel was 14, he moved with his parents to the community of Powe, near Bernie, Missouri.
In 1956 at the age of 17, a high school talent contest in Bernie, Missouri, led to Narvel becoming one of the original Sun Records recording artists and to a lasting career. He would go on to be one of the top country artists of the 1970's. His more than 70 hits internationally (1959-2001) include the 1975 Record of the Year, "Reconsider Me."
On April 30, 1962, Narvel married Loretta Stanfield. They were blessed with two childres; a daughter, Stacia, and a son, Narvel "Bud" Felts, Jr.
Bud grew up to become a great drummer, recording and touring the world with his dad. On September 14, 1995, life's greatest tragedy devastated the Felts family. They lost "Bud" in a car accident on a foggy highway near Campbell, Missouri. Bud was only 31.
Narvel entered the 2000's numbered among the top country and rockabilly artists of all time. He has since had records reach the top of the European airplay charts. Even now, with the family's tragedy, he continues to tour. He is in demand for both country and rock 'n' roll shows internationally. More than 200 of his recordings have been release on CD. They continue to sell around the world.
Through the years, Narvel has made many network television appearances in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and New Zealand.
For over 30 years, they’ve played the Minnesota Renaissance in Shakopee as well as
other festivals around the United States. This pair of roving
Shakespearen actors bring comedy and politically incorrectness to task.
They are skillful swordsmen with a flare of wit, embellished with a lust
for the ladies. Mature audiences are suggested as the material is a "bit
bawdy" as they say.
Great for corporate functions, community events, and ground shows. You
will laugh...you will be shocked...you will want more....
"Elvis has left the building!" Well, not just yet. Terry Warwas has
been impersonating Elvis for 15 years at county fairs, community events,
corporate parties, and private gatherings. His talent for the style of
Elvis and closeness in voice have astonished many an Elvis fan. He can
perform free stage shows, or be an opening act for your community event.
He'd love to perform for your audiences...."thank you very much"
Click here for more information. Fire eating, magic, comedy all rolled into....Amazing Christopher. 15
years at the Renaissance Festival in Minnesota, featured at the
Minnesota State Fair, loved by audiences at several county fairs, and
leaving folks stunned at corporate and private parties. Christopher
will treat you to a time of illusion that you will talk about for a long
time. This family oriented show with a few "above the head" qwips of
comedy will bring laughter to your soul.
Darrin has been doing Elvis from Las Vegas to Minnesota in a unique
variety of styles. Darrin can present Elvis is four stages of his
life...Early Elvis- when Elvis was known as the Hillbilly Cat; Elvis
Gold- Prior to his induction into the Army when Elvis was famous for
'Heartbreak Hotel' and 'Jailhouse Rock'; Elvis of the 70's which takes
Elvis through his final years; and Elvis in Black- featuring all the the
Elvis 60's popular songs. Many have said Darrin is a refreshing new
look at the Elvis Impersonators of our time.
Darrin has performed in casinos, on crusies, at fairs, and for
promotionals in malls across the nation. Elvis may be gone but Darrin
'has not left the building'.
Ever since he was a child "TR" knew he was destined to be a performer.
He would start acting up in a mall and soon would have a crowd of
applauding on-lookers. That was years ago and the folks are still
applauding the non-stop comedy and juggling of "TR Loon"
'Truly Remarkable Loon' has been featured at the Wisconsin and Indiana
State Fairs, the Milwaukee Summerfest, Burlington Chocolate Festival,
the Great Wisconsin River LogJam, several elementary school and
libraries, and conventions.
This acts is a ' throw back to vaudeville' as the clown prince of
juggling creates his comedy new at each event. It is death
defying....high comedy...flamable to the heart....highly interactive.
Magician Kelvin Saline brings his Magic Village to events of all
kinds. Kelvin's "magical extravaganza" features audience participation,
comedy, ventriloquism, and magical illusions which he has been
performing for over 30 years. Kelvin keeps to the traditional types of
magic and illusions through appearing, disappearing, sawing through a
live person, escapes, and several original tricks that delight young and
old. Saline performs for corporate, college, school, fair, and community
events including weddings!
The Mississippi Timber Cloggers perform the traditional clog to modern
music. They have danced at Iron World,Showboat Inc, Walker Ethic Fest,
county fairs, social events, and arts in the park for over a decade.
Colorful, energetic, and easy to work with this group is great for any
ethnic festival.
A Country Music Legend, a true gentleman, a raconteur and storyteller, Sherwin Linton is a man with thousands of friends. He launched his career in the music business in the mid 1950's as a disc jockey and live performer of Rock-A-Billy Music on radio station KWAT in Watertown, South Dakota. Sherwin moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1957, and expanded his territory from the Midwest to playing nightclubs and ballrooms throughout the country. He journeyed to Nashville in 1966 where he cut "Cotton King," a song that catapulted him to the top of the Country charts. Roy Acuff, with whom Sherwin toured, was so impressed with Linton's talents that Sherwin was signed to the legendary Acuff-Rose Publishing Company and Hickory Records, resulting in numerous TV show appearances and cost-to-coast tours. Following the release of a 1971 live album "Hello, I'm Not Johnny Cash" Linton received multiple national nominations for the CMA and ACM. Subsequent hits included the 1986 novelty song, "Santa Got A DWI," an anti-drunk driving song that hit the charts and has become a Christmas favorite. Sherwin is a member of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, the South Dakota Musicians Hall of Fame, and the National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame. For the past twenty four years Pam Linton has shared the stage with her husband Sherwin. Pam can best be described as "Hollywood Down Home." She has the style of a celebrity super star and the friendly qualities of the girl next door. Her 1996 recordings "Silver & Gold" and "River Of No Return" earned her independent chart placement in Australia, The Netherlands, Slovenia, and The United States. Her 2002 recording of the classic "Wildwood Flower" is believe to be the only recording ever made using the original lyrics penned in 1860. Audiences are amazed at the big voice that comes from this little lady that can stop the show with her "Tribute To Tammy Wynette." Pam is a 2002 inductee into the National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame. When this awesome pare takes the stage with their band at fairs, festivals, casinos, and performing arts centers audiences are totally entertained by their showmanship and eclectic variety of music.
Remember the old 'PUNCH and JUDY' puppet shows that were famous for
many centuries in Europe and England? Well they are HERE today. Z'Puppets Rosenschnoz brings back the fun and laughter of the old fashioned
puppet show. This INTERACTIVE show not only catches the attention of
the kids but the parents as well as they enjoy family time laughing and
shouting out phrases needed to make the show go.
This show has traveled to schools, fairs, churches, ethnic events
throughout Minnesota. The puppets are made by the methods learned
centuries ago. Following the show the" master puppeteer" will meet and
greet with the audience and share some of his techniques of movement,
voice, and making of the puppets. This show is easy to set up nearly
anywhere you have a space and power. We are excited to be able to
present this art of puppetry for your event.
"Liar Liar" (click here) was their number one hit and still stands today as one of
the most legendary songs in rock history. The CASTAWAYS, from Minnesota,
deliver an exciting dynamic and interactive entertainment experience for
all ages. Whether in concert or for dance this group will knock your
socks off and take you back in time. Remember those 'hula hoop'
contests? Why not try one again while listening to the classics of
rock-n-roll. Car Shows, corporate events, wedding receptions, class
reunions, fairs, church festivals, street dances, and more. You name the
event - sign the CASTAWAYS- and you'll have a great time - be it fun or
formal.
Etta May - she tells it the way it is - and your kids can listen too!
Yes, clean comedy? Unheard of in this day and age... but Etta provides
tales of her personal life and her attempts to exist with others around
her. You'll laugh at her down home style...you'll mimic her facial
expressions...and you'll take home a few jokes for the office. Etta
has appeared on national television, talk shows, and at corporate
events across the United States. From cellulite to golf ball bull -
from life with a teen age daughter to marital advice...be prepared to
"relate" and laugh!
"Outstanding comedy entertainment with every show!" That's what they are
saying about Erick Kand's hypnosis show. Laughing, applauding, and
participating...that's what it is all about...be it corporate audiences,
community events, or fairs ..it's definitely not the "same old thing"!
You'll laugh till you have tears in your eyes!
No embarrassing moments...no offensive material...just great family
fun! Professional in every way...a show you need to see to believe.
The Diamonds have are one of the most polished acts in the industry.
Known for their doo-wop style, tight harmonies, and musical
instrumentations. They perform their timeless hits: "Why Do Fools Fall
In Love?"; "Silhouettes"; "The Stroll" and the national anthem of
rock-n-roll "Little Darlin". Add to this other songs of the time -
"Splish Splash", "Unchained Melody" , "Sherry" , "At The Hop", "Blue
Moon", and more. The Diamonds' versatile format can provide you with any
manner of concert style: DOO-WOP POPS; MOMENTS TO REMEMBER; A ROCKIN
CHRISTMAS; THE DIAMONDS with HORNS;
FOREVER DOO-WOP; AND THE DIAMONDS IN CONCERT...the choice is yours.
Share an evening with the family, special friend, or just indulge
yourself with the music of this historic quartet. THE DIAMONDS
Not just all across the United States, but around the world: seven chicks rocking out, holding their own musically and vocally against anyone, male or female. Fun, flirty, and electrifying: it's Mustang Sally.
Dynamic lead singer Tobi Lee (North Vernon, In), sweet-voiced rhythm guitarist Brenda Zitzman (New Ulm, MN), fun-loving keyboard player Rachel Soloman (Austin, TX), incredible lead guitarist Alex Nolan (Upstate N.Y.), grooving bassist Amanda Ruzza (Sao Paulo, Brazil), and crazy fiddle player Sarah Wilfong (Chicago, IL), are all held together by the rock solid beat and harmony vocals of drummer Lisa Romeo (Omaha, NE).
Mustang Sally has played high profile dates with George Jones, Lee Ann Rimes, John Anderson, Mark Chestnut, Dierks Bentley, .38 Special and Neil McCoy, among others. Popular fair and festival headliners, Mustang Sally has also been sought to perform at military bases, rodeos, motorcycle rallies, and clubs, from New York to Las Vegas to the Middle East of Europe.
Mustang Sally began as Lisa Romeo's inspiration, and she searched the world for the most talented female musicians and vocalists to carry out her vision. Between all seven members of the band there is virtually every possible musical influence, including samba, blues, Celtic, and rock n' roll. Each girl is talented enough in her own right to be a solo artist, and Mustang Sally blends that level of artistry into a sound that blows audiences away, playing everything from edgy country to southern rock, with the unexpected bluesy chord progression, R&B riff, or bluegrass twang worked in so effortlessly that one wonders why the tunes haven't been played like this before.
The girls consider the audience their extended family and have as much fun chatting with the crown and signing autographs as they do rocking on stage. Follow Mustang Sally's rising star as these amazingly talented young women make their mark on the world!
Gwen grew up in rural North Dakota, riding horses and bringing in the cattle at round up. At the age of 3 she entered her first talent show and has been performing ever since. Whether it was with her mom and dad with their band, Midnight Ride, or out on her own, Gwen never gave up the chance to be heard.
After the urging of several A&R representatives in Nashville, Gwen moved to Nashville. Her first performance there was at the famous Bluebird Cafe where she shared her songwriting talents. Since then, she has become one of the house bands at the world re-knowned Wildhorse Saloon and has opened up for Sugarland, The Oak Ridge Boys, Don Williams and Warner Brothers recording artist, Ray Scott. Gwen performs everything from her own originals to covers by Trick Pony to Patsy Cline. Her voice has been compared to such stylists as Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan. Gwen is not afraid to jump out into the crowd and has been known to somersault across the stage a time or two.
Gwen loves traveling around the country and meeting new fans. She states that, "it's the smiles on people's faces that keeps me going".
There are many well-respected singers, songwriters and performers out there, but not many can say that they do it all. Gwen Sebastian is the total package. Her high-energy show is not to be missed!
Native Americans, Reuben and Ash Fast Horse and their children provide
fun, entertainment, and ethnic education when they perform traditional
dances in full regalia. Arts grants have helped to cover the costs of
this act around the nation as they tour schools, community events,
fairs, and festivals. Education and colorful dance are the primary
purposes of this family. However, they also like audience participation
and comedy where appropriate. The children have become part of the show
as they learn the arts of their parents which adds another dimension to
this wonderful show. Great for free stage and grandstand at a fair; but
,a very unique tool for education in schools, at corporate events, and
chamber of commerce annual dinners.
From rock to blues to country this band plays it all.As members from
bands of the past, this group came together to form this one of a kind
band. Interactive with the audience, talent, and old time tunes from the
50's to the turn of the century. Great for fairs, street dances, bars,
community events and fundraisers, this band has done it all. Over 100
years of musical talent all rolled into one fun band - Crossroads.
The Incredible Ides played in the 1970's and revived again in 2006 never
missing a beat. This 8 piece brass, drums, guitar, and keyboard
multi-talented group plays songs from Marshall Tucker, Chicago, Boston
and other top tunes from the 70's-2000. This group performs for fairs,
festivals, weddings, corporate events, chamber gatherings and more.
You'll be up on your feet dancing at the first note and not sit down
until the last. Nearly all these musicians have careers based on music
or entertainment which helps to create the high energy, nicely vocal
show they present. They are Incredible....they are the Ides.
Bret and Michelle have been performing at various fairs and festivals for the past 8 years. Entertaining thousands of folks throughout the U.S., this energetic duo is definitely a crowd pleaser. "Angels In Heaven" a song from their 2000 recording received airplay on over 200 stations. In June 2003 Nashville recording artists Cook & Belle released their sophomore cd entitled "Do I Dare". "Do I Dare" definitely takes you on a vocal journey that is progressively driven. Mixing raw passion, soul, and a gospel influence makes Cook & Belle's hit country a sound of its own. In the past 4 years, Cook & Belle have opened for such artists as: Ty Herndon, Randy Travis, Rascal Flatts, Trick Pony, Jamie O'Neal, Joe Diffie, The Charlie Daniels Band, Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar and Rushlow. Cook & Belle travel with a four piece band and production if needed. Having fun, playing great music (variety), and entertaining like nobody's business is what you get when you make Cook & Belle part of your event.
"I remember singing to the albums of Lionel Ritchie, Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys most of my childhood. We had a pizza parlor in town called Shakey's Pizza and after every local baseball game the whole team would go there to eat. I never left that place without singing Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock". I was probably only 12 years old, but had a dream to either play Pro baseball or be a big time performer. Music has always been a big part of my life and I just love the way it makes you feel." said Bret Cook.
"I remember singing as far back as 4-5 years old. Being able to hear and sing harmony I learned at a very young age. I have a background of many talented family members starting with my parents. My dad has sung and played music professionally most of his life while mom stayed home writing songs. My parents loved gospel music so they started a group (Churchbells) and we traveled to various churches to share our music ministry. Also growing up we had a group called The Luxury Band (3 brothers and a sister), it was a variety band and I sang with them till I was 24 years old. Two of my brothers are still playing music while my sister sings background vocals for Cook & Belle. In 1992 I married Bret Cook and the rest is history." said Michelle Belle (Cook).
The Second Wind Harmonica Band has been playing across the United States
for nearly 25 years. The band plays a variety of waltzes, polkas, shows
tunes, and other fun music enjoyed by young and old. They have been
featured at senior events, the Minnesota State Fair, RV campgrounds in
Arizona and Texas, Christmas socials, county fairs, corporate and
community events. Self-contained and full of pep this is a class act.
Tim Brown and Chris Herriges present Feelin' Groovy: The Music of Simon and Garfunkel, a 25 song, pitch-perfect, all-inclusive, 90 minute concert presentation celebrating popular music’s greatest duo: Simon and Garfunkel.
Close your eyes and you’ll be transported back to sixties; you’ll be feelin’ groovy listening to songs like: “Mrs. Robinson,” “Homeward Bound,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Boxer,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Cecilia,” “I Am a Rock,” and “The Sound of Silence.” Brown and Herriges are seasoned performers who have delighted crowds for years in various bands, duos and as solo artists. Now they have combined their talents to create a show that has audiences cheering and singing along. Feelin' Groovy is available for concert booking, private parties, corporate events, casino entertainment, and country club events.
Take a farmer, concrete contractor, golf course superintendent, and a teacher and what do you get? THE OVERTONES! You also get the Statler Brothers, Oakridge Boys, Gaither Vocal Band, gospel music, and novelty music all rolled into one. Since the 1980's this group has been providing sacred and secular music for state and county fairs, community events, churches, charity events, and banquets. Music the whole family will enjoy!
Now booking two different shows- Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway and/or Franc D'ambrosio's Hollywood. Played Anthony Corleone, the opera singing son of Al Pacino in GODFATHER III, 2300 performances as Phantom of the Opera on Broadway,received the National Theatre Award nomination for "Best Male Performer" in Barry Manilow's COPACABANA. Had appearances on ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, MTV'S SPOTLIGHT,and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Co-starred with Dorothy Hamill in "Broadway on Ice" and was special guest with Michael Bolton, Kimberly Locke. His music was performed by Boitano, world class figure skater. This presentation is for Performing Arts Centers, High School Theatre Auditoriums. Franc also does master classes and shorter versions of his show for high school audiences upon request.
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David Harris is a standup comedian and magician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He entertains at Fortune 500 companies and other organizations, meetings, events, colleges, clubs, and casinos across the United States. David’s personal and person-driven approach to comedy and magic is clean, inventive, relatable, interactive, and tailored to each audience he entertains.
Kira's Caricatures - Drawings done for fun. Kira has worked fairs, festivals, and corporate events providing much laughter and smiles to those requesting her skillful talents. Always clean and family friendly these art pieces hang in homes throughout the midwest and in offices for decades. They have been used on Christmas and birthday cards and inserted as surprises in newpaper wishes. You will be glad you brought Kira to your event.
Party with Norm Knight - comedy hypnotist. High energy, clean family fun, good for all crowds. Norm has performed at county and state fairs, corporate events, high school post prom events, fundraisers, colleges, and community events. It's a great time for one and all. Watch as participants avoid car accidents, shout out phrases or names, pretend to be an animal all while sitting in their seats on stage. Hilarious!!!---Yet very professional. You'll have stories to tell for a life time.
If you remember Glenn Miller, Gershwin, Dorsey and others of the Big Band Era then this is the group for you. Listen in a concert setting, arrange for a New Year's Eve Dance, 1940's or 50's specialty event, fundraising dance, free stage or grandstand at your fair, weddings, corporate gatherings, and more. This band can handle them all. Most of the musicians are music teachers, performers, or degreed with music backgrounds to give this a full sound of high energy flavor. You will recall the songs of yester-year and your children and grandchildren will learn a new appreciation for the music you grew up with. SWING - that's what they DELIVER!
Gordy Pratt, "The Original Fabulous One Guy!" provides an hysterical perspective on life which is genuinely funny. From rogaine to road kill, from the pitfalls of parenting to a stunning rendition of Classical Gas this fast paced, laugh-a-minute, one man musical comedy show is clever, clean, top-drawer entetainment for any audience. Gordy also has others shows like: Gordy Pratt- Singer/Songwriter-Guitarist, One Guy Christmas, or Seth Bullock-Spirit Character of the West. So lock in Gordy Pratt just as he was seen on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA show.
The year was 1959. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper were teen idols and touring the country. Now John Mueller's Winter Dance Party is the authentic and official Buddy Holly re-creation that is sweeping the world. Mueller plays Buddy, Ray Anthony is Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper Jr plays his dad - The Big Bopper. This act has performed at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake-Iowa, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, numerous casinos, and performing arts centers. The show is flawless, high energy...takes you back to the 1950's. Great group for a 50's car show event, corporate parties, high school history classes on music revolutions, free stage or grandstand shows at your fair. You can't come closer to the real thing...WINTER DANCE PARTY
Nationally recognized 50's-80's cover band THE SHACKSHAKERS, started in 1988 in Canada and has performed in casinos, festivals, corporate events, and fairs. High energy with some original tunes gives this group a refreshing style of their own. The group has maintained their professionalism, versatilty, and drawing power wherever they go. They have shared the stage with Sammy Kershaw, Patty Loveless, John Berry, Doug Stone, The Good Brothers, Tommy Allsup, and more. A reliable reputation has made them one of the most in-demand bands in the Mid-West.
Hear your favorite cover songs with a powerfully tight sound provided by this band- BOTTOMLINE.
With over 25 years experience, this band has made believers of teens to seniors who enjoy good old rock-n-roll. Whether it is a festival, county fair, corporate celebration, or wedding dance...if you want to have fun... this is the group for you. They have performed at Giant's Ridge, Hibbing's 3rd Avenue Block Party, Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival, and numerous bars in the arrowhead region of Minnesota. BOTTOMLINE will bring back the sounds of Santana, Skynyrd, CCR, Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk and more.
Cormac O'Se was born in Dublin, Ireland, into a family where Irish dancing is a way of life. His father and mother, Seamus O'Sé & Aine Uí Shé are long standing members of An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha, and directors of Dublin's renowned Scoil Rince uí She. Seamus and Aine started their school in 1971, producing eight World Champions, holding twenty-nine World Solo titles, eleven of those being held by Cormac's brother Colm, the most decorated Irish dancer in history. Their students—including their own three children—have been part of Riverdance from its inception.
The O'Shea family has been performing and teaching in Europe and America since 1979. Their shows Irish Thunder and Emerald Beat, created by Aine and Seamus, have been featured at Busch Gardens in both Williamsburg, Virginia and Tampa, Florida since 2001 under the direction of Cormac's sister Dara O'Shea Delap.
Grock is a six piece group performing traditional Irish folk music. It’s members consist of brothers who grew up singing Irish music from their heritage passed on through several generations back to Ireland. Their sons and a couple friends round out the band. In addition to the traditional ethnic Irish folk music, Grock can also play modern rock and classic rock in local area pubs if that is your desire. Two acts in one. Book them for fairs, corporate events, community festivals, and ethnic gatherings. If you want to 'Go Green'...'Go Irish'.
