B.J.
Thomas
With over 70 million records
sold, BJ's vocal versatility is as apparent
today as it was when he recorded his first hit
in 1967, “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”. Since
the mid-1960s, BJ Thomas has become one of the
most recognized and respected voices of the
American musical landscape. He has impacted many
areas of popular music with 15 Top 40 pop hits,
10 Top 40 country hits, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove awards
and 15 Gold and Platinum Records. He is the only
artist to successfully move to the top of three
music genres not as a crossover and also have
crossover success.
“As a singer,” BJ states, “I have the chance to
lift the spirits of the audience and make them
feel good, at least for the evening.”
It's an attitude people have noticed. Fans
frequently approach BJ to thank him for the
impact of his songs ranging from the mega hit
“Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” to country
smashes like “New Looks From An Old Lover.” BJ's
music is testimony to the fact he is a survivor.
He has overcome personal adversity and addiction
as well as weathered professional storms to
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The Guess Who
The popularity of The Guess Who
has increased tremendously due to the strength
and highly regarded reputation of their live
concert performances. Although membership in the
group has changed through the years, they have
remained musically consistent behind the
strengths of original members Jim Kale (bass and
vocals) and Garry Peterson (drums and vocals).
Additionally, current members include Carl Dixon
(vocals and guitars), Leonard Shaw (keyboards,
flute, sax and vocals) and Laurie MacKenzie
(guitars and vocals). As they perform hit after
hit in concert, it's easy to see and hear why
The Guess Who remain one of today's most sought
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Goodbye
featuring Brooke Barrettsmith
Brooke Barrettsmith is a
singer, songwriter, musician, and speaker. This
Pastor's daughter has been a featured artist on
many television and radio stations, newspapers,
magazines, and websites because of her unique
blend of modern rock music and a heart for
ministry. She was also a Top 40 contestant on
Season 5 of the hit television show American
Idol, and went on to be the only contestant cut
at the top 40 to be signed to a major label.
Brooke, recently signed her first recording
contract with Provident Label Group/Sony BMG in
Nashville , TN , and is currently writing and
recording her debut album due the summer of
2007.
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Mitch Ryder & the
Detroit Wheels
The Godfather of Motor City
Rock & roll is still out there burning it up
after thirty-five years. His band is hot and
tight, still covering the entire Mitch Ryder
Song Book: from the early 60's hits like "Devil
With The Blue Dress On" through 70's projects
like "Detroit Memphis Experiment" to the 80's
John Cougar-Mellencamp produced "Never Kick A
Sleeping Dog". Into the next century Mitch Ryder
continues his "Rite of Passage".
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The Outsiders starring
Sonny Geraci
Sonny Geraci is one of a
select few pop singers to have top 5 songs with
two different bands. It started in the
mid-sixties when a new band emerged from
Cleveland, Ohio. They were the Outsiders, and
would forever be remembered for the monumental
smash hit, "Time Won't Let Me". With Sonny as
the lead singer, the Outsiders went on to record
four albums and three more Top 40 records for
Capital Records, "Respectable", "Help Me Girl",
and "Girl In Love".
Then Sonny created a new group called "Climax"
with the help of Marc Gordon and producer Larry
Cox. The new band recorded the song "Precious
and Few", which immediately went to #1
nationally. Sonny "puts a smile on the
audiences' faces." I love people, meeting them
and signing their autographs. The fans are the
reason I continue to perform.
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Everett Dean and Reckless Abandon
Who is this Everett Dean you
may ask? A hillbilly rock-and-roller with the
energy and power of a freight train so that even
after the show the energy and electricity is
still in the air! Whether Everett is performing
hillbilly, a rocker, or even a love ballad, he
fills each and every person with excitement,
making them feel that he’s singing to them
personally.
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Gary
Lewis and the Playboys
Gary Lewis was about as close
to being an “overnight success” in the recording
field as anyone can get. And – just because it
happens so seldom – it is always a special
thrill when show business lightning strikes
twice in the same family. The comedy antics of
Jerry Lewis skyrocketed him to fame when he was
just barely out of his teens. No. 1 son Gary had
achieved comparable success in the music field…
also at a young and carefree age.
The son of a famous father – in any field – is
often faced with serious problems in finding and
maintaining his own identity. But Gary Lewis and
The Playboys were enthusiastically accepted by
audiences from the very first night, and as the
word spread it was not long before they were
playing to a packed house every night.
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The Classic Rock All
Stars
The Classic Rock All Stars
are...
Peter Rivera, Original lead singer and drummer
of Rare Earth "Get Ready," "Losing You," "I Just
Want to Celebrate,"
Jerry Corbetta, Original lead singer,
keyboardist, of Sugarloaf. "Green-Eyed Lady,"
"Don't Call Us,We'll Call You".
Mike Pinera, Original singer and guitarist for
Blues Image "Ride Captain Ride." He also wrote,
recorded and toured with Iron Butterfly, whose
hits included "Inna Gadda Da Vida".
Dennis Noda, Bass guitarist. The former leader
of Cannibal and the Headhunters. "Land of a
Thousand Dances" has become the all-time party
anthem "Na-Na, Na, Na, Na."
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The Cryan' Shames
Chicago’s local heroes, the
Cryan’ Shames topped the Midwest charts on a
regular basis from 1966-1969 with their
harmony-fueled pop confections. From their
straight-outta-the-garage debut, Sugar & Spice
and I Wanna Meet You to the more mature
psychedelic orchestrations and innovations of A
Scratch In The Sky and Synthesis a great time is
guaranteed for all.
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The Flamingos
The Flamingos received the
Rhythm and Blues Pioneer Award in 1996, the
United Group Harmony Association Award, were
inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in
2000, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and the
Doo-Wop Hall of Fame in 2001.
Both prolific and seminal in their influence and
impact, the Flamingos are considered by many as
the greatest harmonizing vocal ensemble ever,
and are certainly among the premier units of the
Doo-Wop/Rhythm & Blues era.
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KC's Boogie Blast
Get
ready to get down. KC's Boogie Blast: The
Ultimate Dance Party stars KC & The Sunshine
Band and dance era legends Gloria Gaynor,
Tavares and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge
for a night of solid back-to-back hits. KC hosts
the party and The Sunshine Band is be the house
band for this one-of-a-kind dance revue. KC's
Boogie Blast will transform your venue into
Studio 54! Hits include: Get Down Tonight,
That's The Way (I Like It), Shake Your Booty,
I'm Your Boogie Man, Keep in Comin' Love, Boogie
Shoes, I Will Survive, Never Can Say Goodbye,
Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel, It Only Takes a
Minute Girl (To Fall In Love), More Than A
Woman, He's The Greatest Dancer, We Are Family
and more! |
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