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» Abaca String Band
With appearances at the Lincoln Center, the Chautauqua Institution, The Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series, Musikfest, and The White House, The Abaca String Band has created its own unique niche and established itself as a top-ranked ensemble in the field of chamber music. Founded in 1991 by guitarist Andrew Schulman, Abaca features a rare combination of instruments consisting of the 8-string guitar, mandolin, violin, viola and double bass which is perfectly suited to their original arrangements of the classics ranging from Bach and Mozart to Gershwin and the Pinball Wizard from the rock opera, Tommy. Abaca has been called outrageous, irreverent and wonderfully refreshing. With its wonderful juxtaposition of instruments and styles, this superb musical ensemble will leave every audience musically energized and thoroughly entertained.

» ABBA-Mania
A rock musical which takes you back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA. ABBAMANIA features nine incredible musicians and singers which are the main highlights of this musical. ABBAMANIA perform 21 of ABBA's hits, with all the costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up singers and big studio sound. For all the ABBA fans, there are two shows you should see this year… Mama Mia a play which features the music of ABBA and ABBAMANIA which recreates ABBA in concert! Both shows are fantastic!

» Michael Andrew and Swingerhead
Led by band leader-singer-songwriter Michael Andrew, these cats are making people swing! The dynamic show mesh 50's kitsch with the raw energy of the 90's club scene from Florida, California and New York, combining tunes from Frank Sinatra and others with originals. Catch Michael soon starring on Broadway in The Nutty Professor!

» Bach To The Future
Using rhythms and musical styles from many countries and traditions including Jazz, Latin, African, Far Eastern and other world musical influences, this innovative and eclectic classical/jazz quartet transforms famous classical melodies into exciting new compositions that sound fresh and contemporary. With their futuristic instruments including the Zendrum, Drumitar, the Keytar, six string fretless Space Bass and the Violectra (electric violin), Bach To The Future has shared the stage with top artists such as David Sanborn, The Yellowjackets, Peter Cincotti, The Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy, Al DiMeola, and Stanley Jordan among many others. They have thrilled audiences coast to coast, sold over 100,000 copies of their new CD and are the house band on the CW TV Network's, "The Fan Show."

» Beachfront Property
Beachfront Property in “Jukebox Gold.” With a variety of costume changes and fun choreography, this group journeys back to the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s with the best gold hits from Jazz Swing to Rock & Roll. Elegant, fun and vocally smooth, this dynamic singing group leaves audiences musically enriched, extremely entertained and always asking for more.

» Marcus Belgrave
Marcus Belgrave is Detroit's internationally recognized jazz trumpet great. He is acclaimed not only for his great technical virtuosity, soulful tone and seemingly limitless improvisational creativity, but also for an on stage persona that exudes warmth and joy in music making. An original member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, his performances of Louis Armstrong's trumpet classics follow the general stylistic shape of the jazz legend's approach, with a personalized "Belgrave" interpretation and nuance. As a singer, Belgrave's low and gravelly voice exudes a "Satchmo-like" quality that comes naturally, evoking Armstrong's sound, spirit and warmth with uncanny ease. Vocalist, Joan Bow, captures the spirit of the many singers that Louis Armstrong worked with such as, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday.

» Dave Bennett's, "Benny Goodman Salute"
Only "twenty-something!" (born 1984)… Dave with his All-Star Septet play Goodman's big hits and "swing-era" classics: Moonglow, I've Got Rhythm, Body and Soul, Slipped Disc, Sing, Sing, Sing and many others. Dave Bennett is a jaw dropping clarinet prodigy who brings to life the music of "The King of Swing" with incredible technique, expression and sensitivity. Vocals made famous by such Goodman singers as Peggy Lee and Helen Forrest are brought to life by jazz singer, Anne Seabury.

» The New Gene Krupa Orchestra
Carnegie Hall, January 16, 1938…the Benny Goodman Orchestra swings its way into big band history. Gene Krupa pounding out "Sing, Sing, Sing" on the tom-toms made his own bit of big band history that night as well. Atlantic City's Steel Pier, April 16, 1938… a crowd of 4,000 fans gathered in the Marine Ballroom to hear the newly formed Gene Krupa Orchestra. Indianapolis, 1964… while appearing at the Embers in Indianapolis, a young drummer, Michael Berkowitz, was brought to the club to hear his idol, Gene Krupa, and from that moment on the die was cast. Now, after a career that included eleven years with Nelson Riddle, Liza Minnelli, Billy Joel, Elton John, Michael Feinstein and countless others, drummer extraordinaire Michael Berkowitz brings the Krupa magic back to life for a new generation. Using Krupa's original charts including "Drum Boogie", THE NEW GENE KRUPA ORCHESTRA of 15 musicians and male vocalist recreates the infectious energy of Krupa's original band with a sound as fresh as today. Also available is the Michael Berkowitz Big Band in A SALUTE TO THE CAPITOL YEARS which features the band with both a male and female vocalist who recreate the historic recording sessions of the stars of Capitol Records such as Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Sammy Davie Jr., Peggy Lee and Nancy Wilson.

» Jim Cullum Jazz Band
The Jim Cullum Jazz Band are professional musicians known worldwide for their spirited commitment to the performance and celebration of classic jazz, bringing a lively sense of enthusiasm to this music they love, keeping it alive and growing as an art form and cultural tradition. They have over 45 recordings and can be heard weekly in over 200 cities across the country on the public radio series, Riverwalk Jazz, now in its 18th season.

» James Dapogny
James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band is small band swing at its most stylish. Specializing in authentic and spirited classic jazz, music from the first 50 years of jazz history, Dapogny's band plays turn-of-the-century ragtime, New Orleans and Chicago Jazz of the 1920s, and small-band swing of the 1930s and early '40s. Dapogny's tasteful arrangements, combined with James' dry sense of humor make for an evening of great fun.

Chicago Brass Quintet
As Chicago’s original brass quintet, these five virtuosi possess the technical and musical mastery needed to perform music of all periods and styles with equal aplomb. The Chicago Brass Quintet brings style, grace, dazzling technique and humor to every performance. "Virtuoso Brass" - the music of Vivaldi, Bach, DeFalla, Ewazen and Copland. "Brass & Gospel" - joined by the Brown Singers Gospel Quintet for an evening of traditional American and gospel music with brass. "Brass & Organ" - the quintet joins forces with organist Paul Vander Weele in works by Stanley, Purcell, Strauss, Widor, Vienre and McCabe. "A Night in London" - featuring music of The Beatles, Manhattan Transfer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Handel, William Boyce, Gustav Holst and more.

» Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire's, "Johnny Cash Tribute"
Rockabilly Hall of Famer, Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been burning up the California festival circuit with his rollicking tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash. With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain RUSTY has been wowing audiences from Nashville to San Francisco with his stunning tribute to the "MAN IN BLACK." His weighted drawl doles out molasses-coated syllables, putting an upbeat spin on less than optimistic situations. Lending his own touch to world famous songs such as "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues" Rusty honors Johnny Cash with soulful honesty and exuberance.

» Banu Gibson
Banu Gibson and The New Orleans Hot Jazz have performed at The Hollywood Bowl twice and were a star attraction with the Boston Pops for their millennium New Year’s Eve. Banu is one of the best entertainers and singers around. An evening with Banu and her band features songs by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, and George Gershwin.

» Juice Newton
Spend an evening with the "Queen of Hearts," "Angel of the Morning" or "The Sweetest Thing." Don't worry, you don't have to choose. They are all JUICE NEWTON!

This Grammy Award winning artist takes the audience on an emotion-filled ride from the soul searing "Hurt" to the rollicking "Loves Been A Little Bit Hard On Me," to the plea of "Break It To Me Gently." These songs and others have propelled Juice's "Greatest Hits" album to platinum, adding to her collection of gold & platinum certifications. Complementing her Grammy Award for "Best Pop Female," Juice has taken home trophies from the Academy of Country Music (New Female Vocalist of the Year), Billboard Magazine (Album Artist of the Year), and the people's Choice Awards (Best Female Vocalist).

» The Chenille Sisters
The Chenilles' voices ring strong and clear as ever as they mingle alongside the musical might of a symphony, And their singular songwriting, with its poetry, emotion and wry wit, holds its own just as well. Featuring scores of songs from their contemporary repertoire, plus some energetic Swing arrangements, it brilliantly showcases classic Chenille harmony and humor.

» The Colorado Children's Chorale
The Colorado Children's Chorale are an award winning troupe of 11-14 year olds who are innovative in their choreography and expert in their singing. For more than three decades, the Colorado Childrenís Chorale has brought its artistry and charm to audiences throughout the world. No other performance group can offer artistic quality, better ticket sales and community service in one booking.

» "The Great Kaplan"
In the great tradition of comedy's super stars Buster Keaton, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers and Victor Borge, David Kaplan, aka "The Great," invites audiences to join him for a hysterical roller coaster ride through his wild and wacky world. With dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry, he combines illusion, music, juggling and deadpan physical comedy in a vaudevillesque spectacle that will leave young and old falling out of their chairs in fits of laughter. Audiences will never forget the bowling ball!!!

» Lyn Dillies: America's Premier Female Illusionist
With more than twenty years of experience up her sleeve, master illusionist, Lyn Dillies, has mesmerized audiences throughout the United States and Canada. She has been hailed as the finest female magician in the land as well as one of America's top illusionists - male or female! Her show THE MAGIC OF LYN, is filled with eye-defying illusions, hypnotic lighting, exciting music and, most magical of all, the enchanting personality of Ms. Dillies. Lyn created magic history by being the only illusionist before or since to make two live Asian elephants appear in succession. This incredible feat was accomplished outdoors, in front of an audience of her peers for the grand opening of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA. As a result, her illusion has been included in the national archives of the Society of American Magicians library. From the grandeur of New York's Lincoln Center to the glitterama of Atlantic City and throughout the United States and Canada, rave reviews follow every performance of her powerful brand of mystery and illusion. Lyn also offers a special one-hour illusion show for young audiences and her new DVD, Learn Magic with Lyn, has won every award imaginable including A Dove Award and a Parentís Choice Award.

» The Nylons
Dynamic, sexy, exciting and highly entertaining are only some of the adjectives used to describe the high powered musical energy of THE NYLONS. Over the last 25 years, THE NYLONS have become a vocal institution and legend in the world of a cappella music. The group has performed over 1500 concerts during dozens of tours worldwide in Europe, Japan, Australia, China, Brazil, the US and Canada. Their classic renditions including The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Silhouettes, and Up On The Roof have contributed to their success with over three million albums sold worldwide, seven gold and platinum recordings and legions of devoted fans. They are definitely one of Canada's top international success stories.