“Out of the thousands of other bands that try and play this music, Kalimba is the show that gets it right.” —— Sheldon Reynolds, 14 Year EWF Vocalist/Guitarist
The nationally touring show Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs…
“Serrano is a master of all styles” —Rhythms Magazine
“From George and Ira Gershwin’s ‘I Got Rhythm’ to the deep blues of Sonny Boy Williamsons’ ‘Eyesight To The Blind’, via hymns and even a version of ‘Danny Boy’, this was an adventurous show that ranged far and wide – all delivered with a jaw-dropping dexterity on an instrument that’s often derided as limited. In the hands of a master like Serrano, that’s very evidently not the case.” — Songlines Magazine, UK
Antonio Serrano is a virtuoso of his instrument, one of the biggest names on the current Spanish jazz scene and one of the most sought after session musicians in the country. Endowed with an atonishing technical facility and deep theoretical knowledge, Serrano also shows an enormous musical versatility that is faithfully reflected in his long history of collaboration. His harmonica moves with equal ease in musical fields as far apart as jazz, flamenco, pop and classical.
He has shared the stage with artists such as Barbara Hendricks and Placido Domingo, with countless Classical Orchestras in Europe, Wynton Marsalis, Lou Bennet, Toots Thielemans Vicente Amigo, Clarles Benavent and the great Paco de Lucia amongst many others.
Antonio Serrano is known for having introduced the harmonica to flamenco and for 10 years he was part of Paco de Lucia´s band. In 2014, the Berklee Mediterranean Music Institute awarded him the Mediterranean Prize for Music Masters for his revolutionary contribution to this style and recently received a Latin Grammy for his role in the recording of ENTRE 20 AGUAS: A LA MUSICA DE PACO DE LUCIA.
“Your recreation of music, photo sets, and style are amazing, what a truly dedicated tribute band. Proud of what we influenced in you in such an intense way, we are truly honored, humbled and proud!!!” – Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart
“Dog ‘N’ Butterfly put on one of the best performances in the 24 years of the Matthews Alive Festival! They are incredible! Can’t wait to have them back in Matthews again in the future.” – Mayor Jim Taylor, Matthews, NC
“A big thank you to Dog N Butterfly for another great show at Pala Casino last Saturday night. They once again proved they are at the top of their game and clearly the best Heart tribute band in the U.S. Looking forward to their return!” – Pala Casino
As the ultimate Heart tribute, DOG ‘N’ BUTTERFLY has performed on stages through the U.S. for over a decade. Complete with stage show & retro- inspired costumes, Dog ‘N’ Butterfly takes the concept of “Tribute” to a whole new level! They have performed on stage with Heart’s original members; Roger Fisher and Steve Fossen, they’ve performed LIVE in studio on the KTLA Morning news, and recently Dog N Butterfly received the prestigious honor of performing on AXS TV’s popular show; WORLD’S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS!
Adidas? Check. Gold Chain? Check. Boombox? Word! You’re fresh and fly and ready for some dope beats with Hip Hop Hooray, the crew that takes the best of the ’80s and ’90s hip hop tracks and throws down that new level, high-energy shizzle. These guys are some of the baddest musicians around, plus they got one turntable and three MC’s! You’re gonna groove your laugh off when you see them do their dance…. you dig? If “Humpty Dance,” “You Can’t Touch This,” “Funky Cold Medina,” or “Ice, Ice Baby” doesn’t make you wanna pop, lock, and drop it, you better check yo self before you wreck yo self. It’s time to chill out with the music you love in a show that promises to be “Insane in the Membrane!” Shake what your mamma gave you with the homeboys of Hip Hop Hooray.
Mission: To learn every song…EVER! (Excluding Hall & Oates)
“You guys are a hall of fame band.” –— Oakland Raider Hall Of Famer Fred Biletnikoff
“Decades was fabulous! They are fun, professional and have great talent. Can’t wait to have them back again. We highly recommend this group!” –— Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Since 2010, Decades (based in Chico, CA) has been working (and rocking) around the clock to learn material spanning from the 1940’s (Glenn Miller’s Orchestra’s “In The Mood”) to today (Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk”). The band has played over 600 shows all along the West Coast, and are well on their way to booking another 125+ shows for 2017, earning its place as one of California’s most in-demand bands. Throughout a single show, they’ll swap between several instruments (including saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, ocarina to name a few) and belt out four part harmonies, showcasing each members’ musical versatility, while continuing to put on a highly energetic live show.
Decades’ impressive catalog, mixed with its young talents (ages 27-30), has led to numerous achievements and highlights. Some notable performances include playing the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in 2016, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Santa Cruz beach shows, the Hawaiian islands for 3 consecutive years, a 4th of July rooftop show at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe and opening for both “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” and “The Drifters”. Decades’ debut album, Take Me Back, and their sophomore album, Way Up High, were recorded by Grammy-nominated producer, Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool) and have independently sold over 2,000 units. After playing for the Oakland Raiders on four separate occasions, Raider Hall-of-Famer Fred Biletnikoff said of the group, “Decades is a Hall-of-Fame Band”.
“Decades is one of the most entertaining bands I have seen in a long time. 5 dedicated musicians taking a lot of pride in learning all the right songs, and they do a great job with all of them. I am proud to have met and to know them. Go see them, you’ll be glad you did!!!!” —— Dean Markley, Founder of Dean Markley Strings
I highly recommend Decades for any event you have lined up. They grab the audience from the very first song and never let loose till its over. ” –— Mark Allen, MSA Entertainment, Cascade Theatre,
“They are the most incredible group of young musicians who brought their heart, soul, and talent and really MADE our wedding the amazing party that it was. I’m at a loss to describe how amazing this band is. just book them! you will be forever grateful!” –— Bella S.
They say a man walks a long road before finding his path. Kwame Binea has been paving his way through the art of music.
Kwame was born in West London and shortly after was sent to live with his grandparents in Ghana. He has been influenced by the rhythms of traditional Ghanaian and West African music as well as Reggae, Folk, and American Soul and Blues. After moving to New York City, Kwame performed in several different bands building a very large fan base. His fans were able to watch him perform all over iconic New York City music venues including Brooklyn Bowl, Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, Sullivan Hall, The Bitter End, Kenny’s Castaway and their Summer Residency at Arlene’s Grocery as well as shows across the East Coast.
“My music is organic,” says Kwame, “it’s about life, love and struggle, but it’s danceable. We make music that moves you and that makes you move.”
Visit the Kwame Binea Official Site: www.kwamebineashakedown.com
Elvis Presley was the World’s Greatest Entertainer and is loved by millions across the globe to this day. Thane Dunn has turned his love of the King into a full time job.
He is known as quite possibly the best in the business,the business of recreating Elvis Presley on stage.He has not only won the World’s Largest International Elvis tribute artist contest and the Worlds Largest Elvis Gospel competition but is endorsed by World Famous Rock and Roll photographer John Rowlands who was hired by Boxcar Enterprises to photograph Elvis live in concert starting in 1972. He is also endorsed by The Hank Snow Museum (Hank actually introduced Elvis to the Colonel and co-managed Elvis for 6 months).
He has the uncanny ability to make audiences feel like their watching the real thing live. With his amazing Elvis voice and natural physical resemblance he has been referred to as “the full Elvis package”. His Presley like sense of humor and charismatic personality make this show really stand out among the pack. There are no wigs or glued-on sideburns in this production.
Butterscotch, the retro-futuristic, voice percussionist virtuosa, is a force to be reckoned with in today’s music scene. Being the world’s first female beatboxing champion, she has created a unique style. While she beatboxes, she sings and plays either guitar or piano, performing her own compositions and jazz standards. Butterscotch is heavily influenced by Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop and R&B, ranging from Frederick Chopin to Billie Holiday to Stevie Wonder. She is truly a one woman vocal symphony, performing either solo or fusing perfectly with her band.
In 2007 Butterscotch gained international fame by appearing as a finalist on NBC’s Americas Got Talent.
She won the hearts of many, and through mass exposure she began her journey to stardom. After her rapid rise to popularity, she started to make her mark and found herself performing alongside music legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Marcus Miller, Wyclef Jean, KRS-One, Mike Patton, Dan the Automator and has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Talib Kweli, Will.I.Am, Raphael Saadiq, and Rahzel. She is featured on albums by SMV (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten) and on George Benson’s “Song’s & Stories”.
After having these amazing experiences in the US, in 2012 she took the European and Asian audiences by storm, performing at the most prestigious summer festivals. At the Montreux Jazz Festival, founder Claude Nobs was so impressed by her talent that he put her on the major stages to open up for Tony Bennett and Anastasia, and invited her to join Nile Rodgers and Sergio Mendez during their performances. In 2013 Butterscotch performed her compositions for the first time with the highly established WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. Later that year she toured with the Grammy award winning Danish Radio Big Band and the Blue House Big Band from Stockholm, opening up for Patti Austin. She also toured with German comedian Helge Schneider and appeared in his movie “00 Schneider im Wenderkreis der Eidechse”. After Europe she had a residency in Las Vegas performing at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, where she starred in a show called “Vegas Nocturne”, that received rave reviews for its original concept and creativity. She has become the hit at many conferences this year including HATCH, EG Conference, C2 Montreal, HIVE and IDEACITY. She has found her passion as a public speaker where she creatively mixes in elements of her unique art-form.
Butterscotch now resides in LA and has released a series of EP’s called “The Scotch Tapes.” When she is not touring the world, she gives back to the community by teaching beatbox workshops at various colleges, high schools and elementary schools and continues to live her dream of touching the world with her music.
“Amazing” — ADELE
Lisa Martin is one of the UK’s number 1 Adele Tribute artists, but not your average
Adele tribute artists. In November 2015 Lisa appeared on the BBC with the real Adele. The clip has since gone viral with almost 50 million YouTube views and well.. Lisa’s career has taken off.. from her global performance demand to reviews in Digital Spy, Radio Times, Big Top 40 and Capital FM plus many more..!
Lisa Martin is one of the UK’s number 1 Adele Tribute artists, but not your average tribute,
Oh no! Cast your mind back to November 2015, when Adele wore a plastic nose and chin and pretended to be someone else.. Remember it? Good!
Lisa received a phone call from a producer at the BBC, asking her to send in an audition for a pilot, celebrating the life and success of Adele. Lisa, of course, sent in her version of ‘Make you feel my love’ and awaited contact.
Sure enough, the Producer called Lisa again and asked her to take part, with some other Adele Tribute Artists and impersonators. During her time there, Lisa and the other girls were introduced to ‘Jenny’, a late arrival. ‘Jenny’ was looking quite nervous and terrified. Lisa decided to talk to her and make her feel more comfortable.
Later on, while waiting to perform on stage, the girls were talking about Adele and that Lisa couldn’t wait for her new album, and ‘Jenny’ was being a bit cruel, stating that Adele was taking too long.
Lisa was then called on stage and performed her song, as did most of the other girls. The last one to perform was ‘Jenny’, still looking extremely nervous.
After missing her cue a couple of times, ‘Jenny’ started singing. Her voice was amazing and sounded very much like Adele’s. In fact, it was. During her performance, the girls one by one started realising that ‘Jenny’ wasn’t ‘Jenny’, she was in fact the REAL Adele.
The group of girls were in shock and were amazed at the fact their idol was right in front of them.
The girls went up on stage to chat to her. Adele told Lisa she was ‘amazing!’ She asked ‘did you recognise me? because you were staring at me…’ to which Lisa replied ‘no…I just thought you were vile…moaning about Adele taking time with her album…’ The artist herself responded with her trade mark cackle!
What an experience..!
Since then, Adele was involved with James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’
Lisa thought that she would do her own ‘budget’ version. This meant that herself and husband, Graham, would jump in a Ford Mondeo and film themselves driving around and singing the songs from the original…along with a Nikki Minaj rap!
Like in the original, where Adele spilt Tea all down herself, and ending up drinking it down in one, Lisa went one further… She had a bottle of wine!
It really is a feel good video, pulling in lots of interest from the media.
Lisa has had reviews from the likes of Digital Spy, Radio Times, Big Top 40 and Capital FM plus many more..!
