Razzmajazz, one of the Southwest's premier Dixieland jazz bands, has been providing jazz music and comedy for all ages across the Metroplex and North Texas area since 1986. We combine high energy and audience participation to liven up any event. We perform at any type of event you can name! Parties, grand openings, retirement dinners, and wedding receptions are our specialties!
Dale Morris Jr. was born November 13, 1965, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Dale Morris Sr. and the late Anita J. Hardgrave. He currently resides in Ft. Worth, Texas. He began playing fiddle at the age of three with his earliest influence being his dad. They would attend jam sessions at the homes of Werner Cain or Bill Gilbert, the best fiddlers around would attend. With these jam sessions Dale considers himself self-taught, learning from tape recordings and vinyl LP's, never having formal lessons.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Thursday April 20, 2017 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Clave Con Alma is a seven member latin jazz combo which focuses primarily upon traditional American jazz harmony and improvisation expressed through latin rhythmic textures such as Afro Cuban, Cha Cha, and Bossa. Clave Con Alma performs a variety of existing literature emanating from both U.S. coasts and from Central and South America and representing exciting music from such favorites as Ray Baretto, Bill Cunliffe, Michael Philip Mossman, Pancho Sanchez, Cal Tjader, The Bronx Horns and many others, as well as Clave Con Alma’s original material. The band's name is a blending of terms. "Clave" is one of the fundamental rhythmic constructs of latin music typically expressed as the 3,2 or the 2,3 beat combination often heard in within Latin styles. It is played by striking to wooden sticks (the claves) together to produce a piercing rhythm that is easily heard. "Con Alma" translates to "with soul". So the combination produces something like "Latin Rhythm with Soul", which is how we think of our music.
One of the most sought-after pianists in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, Roland works both as a soloist and band leader. He has worked in the DFW area since graduating from the University of North Texas with Bachelors' and Masters' degrees in Music Composition. As a freelance player, writer and arranger, he has contributed to countless recordings of songs and commercials. Roland's knowledge of musical styles and eras is remarkable and includes swing-era classics, songs from musicals, the diverse sounds of jazz, pop hits of the 70's and 80's, and more recent releases. He takes pleasure in providing music that can range from high-energy fun to cool elegance.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Thursday April 20, 2017 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Thursday April 20, 2017 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Sam Walker Trio is composed of Sam Walker on guitar, Kyp Green on bass and Roy Snodgrass on drums. They have been playing together in the DFW area since 2001. This is a guitar trio in the tradition of the great guitar trios of Joe Pass, Barney Kessel and Jim Hall, among others. While the trio does perform a fair amount of original material, the majority of the repertoire comes from the long list of standard tunes favored by straight ahead jazzers, with an eye towards the lesser played, more obscure selections among those standards.
Thursday April 20, 2017 2:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Skeleton McKee's influences range from Irish folk to bluegrass to country to swing…Skeleton McKee has an original, smoky, bluesy quality to them that makes their music addictive, but satisfyingly traditional.~ Molly Mollotova, Dallas Observer 3/15/2016
With over a century of combined experience performing for corporate events, wedding receptions, outdoor festivals, private parties, honky tonks and nightclubs, and with a repertoire of hundreds of songs, Faster Horses are committed to providing the utmost in quality musical entertainment for your next event.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Thursday April 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Very few artists successfully cross back and forth from jazz to classical and back again: Wynton Marsalis, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau and Arturo Sandoval come to mind. But now add to the list Dallas vocalist Damon K. Clark. Already acclaimed for his unusual sensitivity, versatility and virtuosity, Clark is as much at home with Thelonius Monk’s “’Round Midnight” as he is with Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma.” The mellifluous tenor minimizes the aesthetic distance between the classical and jazz worlds.
Liven up your barbeque with Scott & The Texas Twisters. The group can stroll and play acoustically, or if you want 'em staged with 5 to 7 pieces, they'll swing San Antonio Rose like you've never heard it before
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
A Taste of Herb is the premier Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tribute band in the North Texas - Metroplex area. ATOH is dedicated to reviving the sounds and feel of the once popular style of music. In the 1960's, the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass could be heard on the top radio shows of the time, as well as television and the big screen. The music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass is quirky, retro, hip, sometimes cheesy, but always groovy!
The Outer Circles is an instrumental, improvisational group of versatile musicians based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The repertoire of the Outer Circles spans a variety of rhythmic styles and musical genres, including standards from Cool Jazz period of the Ô50s, Fusion and Funky Jazz of the Ô80s and Ô90s, R&B from Motown, Blues, Reggae, New Orleans Mardi Gras classics, sizzling Latin Jazz standards, as well as, original compositions. Outer Circles has performed at a variety of local venues and regional events including the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Fest, Jazz on the Boulevard, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Buttons in Fort Worth and Addison, the Oyster Bake Festival in San Antonio, Grapefest in Grapevine and the Musicin thePark Concert Series in Cedarhill TX.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
The Texas Blues Crew was formed to celebrate the blues in Texas and the Texas in the blues! Led by Don Clark Bell on guitar and featuring Denton native, Bosco Woodson and Dallasite, Hathor Hendrix on vocals; their music encompasses not only blues from Texas artists but also blues from artists who wish they were from Texas! Remember our motto - "Give us a song and if there's blues in there we'll find it!"
R&B/Soul artist Bettye LaVette is a true legend with a musical career spanning more than 50 years, recognized as one of the finest vocalists and one of the great interpreters of song. Her discography spans five decades, but it is within the past decade that she has finally been recognized as one of America’s finest vocal talents. She was voted Best Soul Blues Female Artist at The Blues Music Awards in 2016. Her latest Grammy-nominated album, Worthy, features 11 songs composed by writers such as Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Mickey Newbury, Beth Nielsen Chapman & Mary Gauthier (who wrote the album title track) and producer Joe Henry among others.
Once you have seen Dave Alexander in concert it is easy to understand why he has been named Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists. Throughout his successful and award winning career this dynamic entertainer has gained the respect of his peers while mesmerizing his audiences with each performance. His talents as a performer are unsurpassed as recently exemplified upon his induction in to the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Friday April 21, 2017 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Bedouin is the Arabic name for the desert Gypsies who travel from place to place, picking up bits and pieces of culture and infusing it into their own distinct identity. American Bedouin is Buddy Mohmed's critically acclaimed Dallas band that incorporates bits and pieces of music from around the world, and around our neighborhood, and fuses it into their own musical identity. Incorporating styles from Africa, the Middle-East, Greece, India, Europe and beyond; mixing them with the American tradition of Jazz and Blues improvisation, American Bedouin creates an exciting acoustical blend of rich textures, exotic melodies and soaring virtuosity. American Bedouin recently completed a six week run at the historic "Lamb's Theater" in New York. Leader Buddy Mohmed can perform the American Bedouin repertoire as a solo, or lead a band of two to seven of the best musicians in DFW.
Flutist Daniel Pardo belongs to a new generation of artists that fuse Western classical training with sounds from ethnic traditions and technology. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Daniel became acquainted with the music from the Andes Mountains by playing Quena and Zampoñas with folkloric ensembles that focused on repertoire form South America.
Charley Lee (referred to by his close friends as simply "the Rev'rend") plays an assortment of stringed instruments, including guitar, mandolin, banjo, slide guitar, and harmonica and kazoo, as well. All while his feet keep a percussive beat on an old wooden soda pop crate.
Friday April 21, 2017 11:30am - 2:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Trinity River Dixie Kings - Dixieland Music at its Best! TRDK features Danny Goldman - clarinet, Glen Hummel - trumpet, Simon Willats - trombone and Vurl Bland - tuba. TRDK's repertoire spans from the origins of Dixieland to Contemporary Jazz and includes original compositions, arrangements and transcriptions done especially for them. Based in the DFW Metroplex, TRDK is also actively involved in music education and outreach
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Friday April 21, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Buddy Mohmed has performed/toured/recorded as a bass player and guitar player for some of the all time greats, that span a world of genres. From country legend Hank Thompson Jr., to rock/pop legend Billy Preston and jazz legend Cedar Walton; Musical Clown with Cirque du Soleil, Arab musician for belly dancers, section player for myriad Symphonies, bass player in Gypsy bands and Irish bands and Klesmer bands and Mariachi bands and honky-tonk bands, Buddy has drawn acclaim and critical praise for his virtuosity and musicality.
Friday April 21, 2017 2:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Friday April 21, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Originally from Fort Worth, The Rhythmators first came together as sidemen for Texas roadhouse legend Delbert McClinton. Originally known as PUMP, with fellow Texan Randy Cobb on guitar. The band’s first regular gigs were in Colorado. They were so well received that they stayed on, much to the delight of the ski towns where their brand of Texas Soul Rockin’ Blues was a hit. They based out of Colorado for more than two years, developing their own style. When the opportunity to play with national acts came, they went their separate ways settling in different parts of the country. Clifton went to North Carolina, working the east coast to Key West, Dohoney to Los Angeles, CA and Stockton back to Texas via New Orleans, but they remained in touch. After touring with national and international acts, recording for major labels and on various television and film scores, as well as being in demand session players, the three Texans have come full circle to reunite as THE RHYTHMATORS. They are currently established on the DFW music scene as an R&B group performing their original music, as well as arrangements of blues and soul classics.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
The mission of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is to perform great symphonic music at the highest level of artistic excellence to educate, entertain and enhance cultural life.
Texas native Robert Froehner specializes in two unusual and rarely-performed instruments--the musical saw and theremin. This innovative DFW musician appears in a wide variety of venues ranging from orchestral and other large ensemble performances, to recitals, conventions, banquets, and private parties. He has won international musical saw competitions on three occasions, and has recorded for commercials and film. Robert is also proficient on the theremin, the world's first electronic musical instrument and the only musical instrument played without touch. By careful use of aerial fingering within two electromagnetic fields he is able to play the instrument using only the electricity of his own body. Robert's repertoire ranges from classical to pop, country, rock, jazz, and other genres. He has appeared on several occasions with the Dallas Symphony, as well as the Pacific Symphony, the United States Coast Guard Band, the Texas Wind Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Metropolitan Winds of Dallas, and other ensembles. He has also performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Six Flags Over Texas, the Grapevine Opry, the Texas Folklike Festival, Fort Worth's Main Street Arts Festival, Taste of Dallas, and the Frisco Roughriders ballpark.
Friday April 21, 2017 4:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
With their skinny ties, 50’s pork pie hats, Gretsch guitars, slappin’ standup bass and retro rocking drums, The Vinyl Stripes perform those great Rockabilly, Rock and Roll and Surf classic Sun hits from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash. Rockers by Gene Vincent, The Beatles, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Dick Dale, and many other great artists of that era! The Vinyl Stripes also have many new original songs that even sound like they were from those long ago rockin’ days that you will love!
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Friday April 21, 2017 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Mainstays of the Austin, Texas music scene for nearly a decade, anthemic indie rock band The Rocketboys have steadily built a loyal following with the release of two LPs, a handful of EPs, and by performing hundreds of live shows. Their dynamic, expansive songs often outsize the clubs in which they’re performed and garnered The New York Times’ apt description, “… sounds like an amped up Death Cab for Cutie with Coldplay-style melodies.” Throughout The Rocketboys’ career many films, commercials, and TV shows (most notably Glee, Private Practice, and One Tree Hill) have featured their music.
This personable young artist is actually a seasoned, distinctive songwriter and an experienced performer with a quartet of D.I.Y. indie releases to his credit. Having built a substantial grass-roots fan base through tireless touring and old-fashioned hard work, Sean McConnell demonstrates exactly why be has already won such a devoted audience. He writes vivid, forthright, effortlessly catchy songs whose incisive melodic craft is matched by their resonant emotional insight. Such instantly memorable tunes as “Holy Days,” “Beautiful Rose,” “Bottom of the Sea” and “Best We’ve Ever Been” are both catchy and personally charged, conveying an unmistakable sense of personal experience while exploring universal truths.
Cut Throat Finches. An ironic name for a tiny bird, and conversely, for a Texas band with a giant British sound. Singer-songwriter Sean Russell, a proud resident of the Fort Worth music scene, formed the band mid-2015 with a group of much-lauded players from the area, all of whom were involved in various projects of their own. Their 2016 full-length album, "Reality", was released in 2016 under Dallas-based Hand Drawn Records.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Paul Metzger is a jazz guitarist active in the DFW area. Aside from leading this group which features his own jazz/blues/soul/R&B/pop compositions, he is also an Adjunct Faculty guitar instructor at Brookhaven College and Tarrant County College-South campus.
Elephant Revival is a unique quintet of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of gypsy, Celtic, Americana, and folk. Brought together by a unified sense of purpose, Elephant Revival communicates the importance of harmony among all living things and uses music to unite us in ways that no other medium can. The five souls in Elephant Revival are Bonnie Paine (washboard, djembe, musical saw, stompbox); Bridget Law (fiddle, octave fiddle); Charlie Rose (banjo, pedal steel, guitar, horns, cello, double bass); Dango Rose (double bass, mandolin, banjo); and Daniel Rodriguez (guitar, banjo, double bass).
Chaka Demis & Pliers has cancelled their performance. Vinyl Stripes will perform instead.
Chaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (Pliers), active together since 1992. One of the most successful acts in Jamaican music, they were the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts. Both Chaka Demus and Pliers had established successful solo careers prior to combining their efforts. They are best known for their massive hits in the ‘90s - as well as the UK number 1 album “Tease Me” – and Chaka’s collaborations with Yellowman. The duo and their band have been alighting dance floors now for over 20 years so this is not a show to miss!
On his new Americana album, One Shot, Texas singer-songwriter Josh Halverson beautifully channels the wide-open vistas of his home roots in the Texas panhandle. His luminous voice rings clear over these audio landscapes, resonating with unusual clarity and honesty. Charting the bounds of the human heart, he approaches time-honored topics like heartbreak and devotion with a sense of hard-won innocence. And that’s the seeming paradox at the core of his music: the tension between bitter wisdom and the need to preserve a sense of wonder at the world. Josh appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2016.
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Saturday April 22, 2017 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
The UTA Jazz Ensemble is the second of three big bands at the University of Texas at Arlington. Directed by Associate Director of Jazz Studies Ken Edwards, the ensemble focuses on essential jazz styles and techniques. Performing music of the big band masters as well as more recent repertoire, the ensemble allows students a chance to grow their jazz shoes and present audiences with exceptional concerts. The Jazz Ensemble has performed at the University of Kansas at Wichita Jazz Festival, Six Flags Over Texas, and other events locally and regionally.
Nick Ballarini, accordionist, pianist, and bandleader is one of the area's most versatile musicians. As well as playing weddings, corporate events and jazz festivals as a pianist and bandleader, he also plays his accordion at Irish, French, Itallian and German themed events. During Nick's career he has played with many prominent musicians such as Luciano Pavarotti, Mel Torme and the Chieftans. Nick is available to play solo or with a band.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Rob Holbert, saxophonist /vocalist has performed blues, R&B, jazz and dance music professionally for many years and has shared the stage with a cavalcade of stars. Opening for world renowned acts such as The Average White Band and Jazz Pianist Alex Bugnon, he has also performed with, recorded with or shared the stage with a vast and diverse number of performers such as Bobby Bland, Gospel Artist Tommye Young-West, Pieces of a Dream,Betty Wright, Doug E.Fresh, Red Young,Smooth Jazz Artist Althea Rene, Joe McBride, Benita Arteberry, Yarborough and Peoples, Jazz Educators Jamey Abersold and Phil Wilson, former Tonight Show Drummer Ed Shaunessy, The P Funk AllStars, Jazz pianist and vocalist Ronnie Foster, The Legendary Bernard Wright and Grammy Nominee Breggett Rideau just to name a few. The Buttons Showcase is presented by Buttons Restaurant, Food and Music for the Soul!
The UTA Jazz Orchestra is the premiere big band at the University of Texas at Arlington. The accomplishments of this organization have brought international attention to the University and the city of Arlington while providing truly extraordinary educational opportunities and cultural experiences for its musicians. For forty years, the UTAJO has performed worldwide concerts including the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland; the first International Jazz Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil; the first International Jazz Festival in Nassau, commonwealth of the Bahamas. Other international tours include Germany; Montreal, Canada; the American Music Festival in Manila, Philippines; and Peking, Peoples Republic of China. Telecasts by the Swiss, Japanese, Philippine, American and Brazilian Public Broadcasting Systems have brought UTAJO performances to an estimated 70 million people across four continents. Additionally, the band has appeared as guest artists for national conventions of the National Association of Jazz Educators and the Music Educators National Conference. The band has appeared as guest artists for the Texas Future Teachers of America convention, the Dallas Jazz Society's annual "Tribute to Duke Ellington" and for public school jazz festivals in Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Brownwood, and Lubbock. Each year the band hosts a Jazz Festival that attracts high schools from across the state of Texas. Many of the band's graduates have excelled to professional ranks by joining such noted organizations as The Buddy Rich Big Band, The Stan Kenton Orchestra, and The Dallas Jazz Orchestra. In addition, the band members have gained invaluable experience and inspiration by performing with such guest artists as Clark Terry, Ed Shaughnessy, Mary Fettig, Tony Campise, Don Joseph, Tony Klatka, Frank Rosalino, Rich Matteson, Carl Fontanna, Jack Peterson, Willie Thomas, Larry Skinner, Mike Vax, Cat Anderson, Pete Brewer, Rob McConnell, Janice Borla, Clay Jenkins and Steve Houghton.
When T. Wayne Ross is not touring as a keyboard player for national and regional acts, he likes to pick up his guitar and take on his other passion as a singer / songwriter. His style has been compared to both Robert Earl Keen and John Denver. From country to rock, his story telling can be both personal and funny. Besides the songs that he writes, he covers songs by The Birds, CSN&Y, The Eagles, The Band, Willie Nelson, Jimi Hendrix, and The Allman Bros., as well as Keen and Denver. Being from Ft. Worth, Texas, he has been influenced by some of the best musicians in country and rock. "I think Texas is like the melting pot of all music, Blues, Rock, Country…., down here all the good musicians play it all, and I think I've played with some of the best. I just hope some of it rubbed off on me."
Saturday April 22, 2017 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Saturday April 22, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Argentinean guitarist Marcelo Berestovoy's session/tour & writing credits include the biggest names in Latin Pop and Hollywood movies. With some of his highest rated instructional videos surpassing the 200 thousands views, his reputation is rapidly growing around the globe. His live repertoire is an eclectic mix of Rumba Flamenco, Jazz, Tango, Gypsy Swing and guitar driven arrangements of popular well known songs. His Spanish guitar versions of Beatles songs are among his audience's favorites. Marcelo plays over 100 live shows per year and in the past 2 years has performed for audiences in US, Argentina, Chile and Italy.
The jazz studies program offers several jazz combos. In these small groups, students are able to work on interaction and improvisation in an intimate setting. With a blend of classic small group repertoire, jazz standards, and student compositions and arrangements, these groups are the cornerstone of the performers' training in jazz studies. The jazz combos often perform at on-campus events, local and regional functions, and much more. The jazz combo program is coordinated by Jazz Artist in Residence Stefan Karlsson.
Dylan Bishop is a DFW based blues singer and guitar player, who thrills audiences with his authentic and well groomed style of playing. He draws his inspiration from blues greats such as Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Mercy Baby, Frankie Lee Sims, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and many others. Dylan plays all around Texas, and always leaves crowds wanting more. His love for American roots music speaks for itself when you hear him play! The Buttons Showcase is presented by Buttons Restaurant, Food and Music for the Soul!
Texas native Robert Froehner specializes in two unusual and rarely-performed instruments--the musical saw and theremin. This innovative DFW musician appears in a wide variety of venues ranging from orchestral and other large ensemble performances, to recitals, conventions, banquets, and private parties. He has won international musical saw competitions on three occasions, and has recorded for commercials and film. Robert is also proficient on the theremin, the world's first electronic musical instrument and the only musical instrument played without touch. By careful use of aerial fingering within two electromagnetic fields he is able to play the instrument using only the electricity of his own body. Robert's repertoire ranges from classical to pop, country, rock, jazz, and other genres. He has appeared on several occasions with the Dallas Symphony, as well as the Pacific Symphony, the United States Coast Guard Band, the Texas Wind Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Metropolitan Winds of Dallas, and other ensembles. He has also performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Six Flags Over Texas, the Grapevine Opry, the Texas Folklike Festival, Fort Worth's Main Street Arts Festival, Taste of Dallas, and the Frisco Roughriders ballpark.
Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Saturday April 22, 2017 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Two successful partnerships, two strong voices, two excellent musicians unite to form a great musical format. Kay and Kent Ellingson and Jennifer Martin and her husband Greg Herring combine to double your pleasure, double your fun!
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Saturday April 22, 2017 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
For the Gypsy Playboys there are only two kinds of music, good and bad and it's the good stuff that they know best! The DFW based band is just as at home on the big stage as they are in the smaller venues. Their numbers can be as few as two or as many as six but none the less they always deliver a fantastic high energy show.
Charley Lee (referred to by his close friends as simply "the Rev'rend") plays an assortment of stringed instruments, including guitar, mandolin, banjo, slide guitar, and harmonica and kazoo, as well. All while his feet keep a percussive beat on an old wooden soda pop crate.
Saturday April 22, 2017 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Dana traveled quite a bit growing up as the daughter of NBA player Derek Harper. Her high school choir teacher took special interest in Dana and she made all-state for four years and became the #1 tenor in Texas. Dana moved to New York to attend college and began performing around the city. She performed at Showtime at the Apollo, placed second on BET's 106 & Park and won MTV's Wild 'N Out Wednesday, and was a contestant on "The Voice" in 2016. Currently, Dana performs frequently in the DFW area.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Soulful Soundz is a high energy and intensity contemporary band with a sound closely resembling Neo-Soul, Jazz, Rock, and Gospel all embodied into one. Soulful Soundz was established to showcase the gifts and talents of the band individually and collectively. They thrive on the response of the audience and enjoy providing great music for music lovers, artists, the fans, and each other. The vision of Soulful Soundz is simple; “To provide a little “Soulful Sound” to everyone that will listen and encourage the world to share “One Love to Music”. Understanding that music is powerful and it can help take minds to places of peace, joy, and relaxation, Soulful Soundz is committed to invoke the power of love into the world thru music and do its part in making our world “Sound”. The Buttons Showcase is presented by Buttons Restaurant, Food and Music for the Soul!
Nick Ballarini, accordionist, pianist, and bandleader is one of the area's most versatile musicians. As well as playing weddings, corporate events and jazz festivals as a pianist and bandleader, he also plays his accordion at Irish, French, Itallian and German themed events. During Nick's career he has played with many prominent musicians such as Luciano Pavarotti, Mel Torme and the Chieftans. Nick is available to play solo or with a band.
Saturday April 22, 2017 4:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Breggett Rideau was born in New Orleans, and is a Louisiana State University Alumnus. She has been performing jazz ballads, R&B, rock-n-roll and country to national audiences for over a decade. Raised on gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz and big band music, she began to develop her own style and performed with a variety of groups. Breggett has years of performing and recording experience that began even before her time in the LSU choir. She spent three years touring on the Bob Marley Festival and recently began working with Bill Tillman (Blood Sweat & Tear)s, and Kent Ellingson (piano teacher of Grammy winner Norah Jones). Now residing in Dallas/Fort Worth area, she has assembled an experienced and versatile band that provides an exceptional foundation to showcase all of her musical styles. Formally a member of the Potter House Choir, her appealing voice, style and musical selections deliver something for everyone to enjoy.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Since his 05’ arrival onto the Red Dirt Music Scene, top-ten finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” and Texas native Austin Allsup has become a sound of his own accord. Traveling up and down the nation’s highways Austin has more than met quota for his share of self-determination. He started to build his fan base one show at a time. With that attitude in mind, Austin has now had the opportunity to share the stage with artists from all over the musical spectrum, such as John Mellencamp , Joe Ely, Mike McClure, LeAnn Womack, Jason Aldean, Jason Boland, Stoney Larue, Blake Shelton, Cody Canada, Randy Rogers, and many more. Without any intentions on letting up, Austin has just released his newest record, “This Weary Land”, a record that once again shows an unwillingness to give in to mediocrity.
Driven by an explosive mix of jazz, rock, classical, jam band influences and Afro Cuban and world rhythms, The Lao Tizer Band has spurred comparisons of a modern twist to the 70s and early 80s heyday of jazz fusion, when trailblazing ensembles like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report set the aesthetic standard. Lao Tizer has assembled a group of veteran world-class musicians to create a dynamic rich sound with new melodic, harmonic and improvisational possibilities, featuring jazz violinist Karen Briggs, who brings an eclectic range and fusion of world music influences to the performance.
R&B/pop singer-songwriter Reagan James, thrust into the national spotlight in 2014 as a Top 10 artist on NBC’s The Voice, combines soulful melody with contagious groove in her growing catalog of original music.
Carolyn Lee Jones is a vibrant and entertaining vocalist who performs with her jazz ensemble for a variety of public and private events. Whether as a duo, trio, quartet or small group, her extensive eclectic song list combined with excellent backing musicians and love of both jazz and modern music, have made her a sought after performer and entertainer.
As a professional musician, Linny Nance works out of his Dallas studio, writing, composing and producing for R&B groups, jazz, rap and gospel artists. He began his professional career with Little Joe Blue; Since then, he has shared the stage and/or studio with Universal Music recording artist Lucky Peterson, Yarborough and Peoples, James Ingram (on a Patti LaBelle tour), Grammy nominated Breggett Rideau, blues artist Tutu Jones, Shanachie Entertainment recording artist Pamela Williams, Rendezvous recording artist Tom Braxton, Bernard Wright, Bobby Sparks and a variety of other talented acts. Linny has played all over Europe, Japan, Canada, and the Caribbean: his performance credits include the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Jazzhaus, the Montreal Jazz festival.
One of the most distinctive vocalists, guitarists, composers and producers in contemporary music, Doyle Bramhall II is a rare and distinctive guitarist who plays left-handed, but with his instrument strung for a right-hander and flipped backwards. Indeed, none other than Eric Clapton, with whom Bramhall has worked with for more than a decade, lauds him as one of the most gifted guitarists he has ever encountered. Early in his career he was befriended and supported by Stevie Ray Vaughen. When he was 18, Bramhall was recruited by Jimmie to play with the Fabulous Thunderbirds. After Stevie’s tragic death in 1990, Bramhall II and Charlie Sexton formed the Arc Angels with Stevie Ray’s fabled Double Trouble rhythm section of drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon. His fourth solo album, Rich Man, is a watershed achievement for Bramhall, both in terms of the many music styles in the tracks—which begin and end with his fundamental American blues influences and in between follow his global music explorations and arrangements—and the inner examinations resulting in the spiritual growth expressed in the lyrics.
Rodney Crowell has been doing this for a while. In fact, his career has been so long and varied that you have to specify exactly which this you’re talking about. There’s the record-making, which dates back to 1978 (when he released Ain’t Living Long Like This), peaked commercially a decade later (with Diamonds & Dirt, which yielded five number-one country hits), and has only grown in sophistication and power in recent years. There’s the fiercely lyrical and personal songwriting, which has attracted the attention of everyone from Bob Seger (who famously covered “Shame On the Moon”) to Keith Urban (who had a number-one hit with “Making Memories of Us”). And then there’s the autobiographical writing, which extends beyond the music world to a memoir, Chinaberry Sidewalks, which was published in 2011. On his new album, Close Ties, Crowell both demonstrates his strengths as a songwriter and illustrates how he has learned to balance personal recollection, literary sophistication, and his profound musical reach. It’s at once his most intimate record and his most accessible, the product of years of understanding the ways songs can enter—and be entered by—life
Joey Green has been playing music in the Fort Worth area since he was 17. He started out in his former band Defining Briscoe, and he brought his friend Noah Garcia and started Joey Green Band. Since then, he has become a household name in North Texas. He has toured/played with National acts such as Eli Young Band, Kevin Fowler and Randy Rogers. He has released 6 albums since his debut, and plans on continuing making great music!
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
True to their name, Beyond The Pale delivers a wild musical ride outside the boundaries of convention. Delighting audiences for over fifteen years, the band is grounded in the traditional roots music of America, Ireland and Northern Europe with imaginative ventures across musical borders. Where else can you experience fiery reels, haunting ballads, outrageously humorous songs and music from around the world including Mexican polkas and Texas swing?
Buddy Mohmed has performed/toured/recorded as a bass player and guitar player for some of the all time greats, that span a world of genres. From country legend Hank Thompson Jr., to rock/pop legend Billy Preston and jazz legend Cedar Walton; Musical Clown with Cirque du Soleil, Arab musician for belly dancers, section player for myriad Symphonies, bass player in Gypsy bands and Irish bands and Klesmer bands and Mariachi bands and honky-tonk bands, Buddy has drawn acclaim and critical praise for his virtuosity and musicality.
Sunday April 23, 2017 11:30am - 2:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
The jazz studies program offers several jazz groups, including the Jazz Lab and several Jazz Combos. In these groups, students are able to work on interaction and improvisation. With a blend of classic repertoire, jazz standards, and student compositions and arrangements, these groups are the cornerstone of the performers' training in jazz studies. The jazz Lab Band and Jazz Combos often perform at on-campus events, local and regional functions, and much more.
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Sunday April 23, 2017 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Nick Ballarini, accordionist, pianist, and bandleader is one of the area's most versatile musicians. As well as playing weddings, corporate events and jazz festivals as a pianist and bandleader, he also plays his accordion at Irish, French, Itallian and German themed events. During Nick's career he has played with many prominent musicians such as Luciano Pavarotti, Mel Torme and the Chieftans. Nick is available to play solo or with a band.
Sunday April 23, 2017 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Hailed as a charismatic rising star with “an exceptional ability to connect with an audience combined with an easy virtuosity” (Huffington Post), Sean Chen won third prize at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and was also awarded the Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship of the American Pianists Association in 2013. Since then, he has continued to earn accolades for “alluring, colorfully shaded renditions” (New York Times), and was recently named a 2015 fellow by the prestigious Leonore Annenberg Fellowship Fund for the Performing Arts. He was featured on the cover of Clavier Companion in May 2015, and recognized as “One to Watch” by International Piano Magazine in March 2014. A multifaceted musician, Mr. Chen is an advocate of new music, and also transcribes, composes, and improvises himself. He has released three acclaimed recordings to date for the harmonia mundi, Steinway, and Parma labels.
When T. Wayne Ross is not touring as a keyboard player for national and regional acts, he likes to pick up his guitar and take on his other passion as a singer / songwriter. His style has been compared to both Robert Earl Keen and John Denver. From country to rock, his story telling can be both personal and funny. Besides the songs that he writes, he covers songs by The Birds, CSN&Y, The Eagles, The Band, Willie Nelson, Jimi Hendrix, and The Allman Bros., as well as Keen and Denver. Being from Ft. Worth, Texas, he has been influenced by some of the best musicians in country and rock. "I think Texas is like the melting pot of all music, Blues, Rock, Country…., down here all the good musicians play it all, and I think I've played with some of the best. I just hope some of it rubbed off on me."
Sunday April 23, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Sunday April 23, 2017 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
AmeriTonk Singer/Songwriter Summer Dean was lucky enough to be blessed with a family deeply rooted in music. Her songwriting and voice speak for themselves, and have been influenced by the traditional approach of Loretta Lynn mixed with an Americana sound, dark Gospel notes of Gillian Welch, and the sultry undertones of Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Summer’s words and voice are that of an old soul; comforting, iconic and timeless. Hitting the scene at a turning point in country music and undefined genres, Summer coins her music as AMERI-TONK music. She released her debut EP album, Unladylike, in the Summer of 2016.
Slick entertains all ages with world-class skill and comedy. He's a Guinness World Holder for juggling! Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Escape Artist, Balloon Twister, Fire Eater, Fire Breather, and More!
Sunday April 23, 2017 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
Texas native Robert Froehner specializes in two unusual and rarely-performed instruments--the musical saw and theremin. This innovative DFW musician appears in a wide variety of venues ranging from orchestral and other large ensemble performances, to recitals, conventions, banquets, and private parties. He has won international musical saw competitions on three occasions, and has recorded for commercials and film. Robert is also proficient on the theremin, the world's first electronic musical instrument and the only musical instrument played without touch. By careful use of aerial fingering within two electromagnetic fields he is able to play the instrument using only the electricity of his own body. Robert's repertoire ranges from classical to pop, country, rock, jazz, and other genres. He has appeared on several occasions with the Dallas Symphony, as well as the Pacific Symphony, the United States Coast Guard Band, the Texas Wind Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Metropolitan Winds of Dallas, and other ensembles. He has also performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Six Flags Over Texas, the Grapevine Opry, the Texas Folklike Festival, Fort Worth's Main Street Arts Festival, Taste of Dallas, and the Frisco Roughriders ballpark.
Sunday April 23, 2017 3:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
5: On the StreetThroughout the Venue
For more than 10 years now, standing room only crowds have been lining up to hear the band Fingerprints at clubs and music festivals throughout the southwest. Since the 1991 release of their self-titled CD/cassette, Fingerprints, the Dallas-based sextet has expanded its range, garnering regular airplay on jazz and NAC radio stations from Dallas to San Francisco to New York City. This increased exposure has earned Fingerprints critical raves and many thousands of loyal fans across the country. "People have called in to find out more about the music and are very excited when Fingerprints comes to town," says Jeff Redding of Oklahoma City's Smooth Jazz 97.9 KTNT.FM
Roberto began his juggling career as the other half of the Pacific Northwest's legendary Gentlemen Jugglers in 1980. Throughout his career Robert Stuverud has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of private events, including appearances in Japan, New Zealand and Canada and 45 of the 50 United States.
Grady Spencer and the Work is a blue collar band, making blue collar music, for a blue collar world. They meld together the grit of the old-time blues with the blood-red soil of classic country to forge a well-worn hammer of modern music. Their high energy shows keep people thirsty, rowdy, and always ready for more.
Featuring José M. Aponte -A native from Carolina Puerto Rico, José is a graduate with a B.M. in percussion from the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico, an artist diploma from The Musicians Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, California and a M.M. from the University of North Texas Jazz Studies Program.
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular bound from one breath-taking, death-defying feat of acrobatic dare-devilry to another. Minute after muscle-popping minute of mind-boggling artistry and athleticism will charm and awe. Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly wow-fest will delight guests of all ages. Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses with The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular.
Austin-based soul dynamos The Nightowls are a 10-piece ensemble who perform suave, energetic, blue-eyed soul complete with choreography. The Austin Chronicle named the band one of the Top 10 of the year at the annual Austin Chronicle Music Awards, Austin Monthly named them a Band To Watch, and Texas Music Magazine called the album "a smooth addictive blend of pop, R&B and funk that will delight the band's dance-happy fans."
Ruben Ramos, also known as El Gato Negro, is an American Tejano music performer. Beginning his music career in the late 1960s, Ruben's fame as has grown throughout the years as he formed his own distinct sound of music. In March 1998, Ruben was inducted into the Tejano Music Awards Hall of Fame and later won Best Male Vocalist in 1999. His band, The Mexican Revolution, also won album of the year in 2008. In 2009 at the 51st annual Grammy awards, Ramos & the Revolution won the Grammy for "Best Tejano album of the Year.”
