Music Roster - Continued

ENTRAIN

Entrain has recorded seven albums, available on Dolphin Safe Records, all of which have been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song."The whole Entrain concept is based around the drums and infectious rhythms. Once we've got that.... anything goes, everything goes," explains Major. As Sam Holmstock says, "The most important thing that we try to do with our music is bring everybody together in the spitit of peace, love, fun and a ton of drums!" Entrain's lastest record "Entrain 7-Just a Matter of Time!" has enjoyed heavy rotation in such trendsetter markets as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New England, Upstate New York, Aspen, Santa Fe, Houston, Cincinnati, and Nashville, among others and climbing important industry trade charts like those in CMJ, Album Network, FMQB, and The Gavin Report. Entrain's visibility has increased recently, as their song "Dancin' in The Light" has been featured in a national TV and radio commercial for The Sylvania Light Company. Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since it's inception. Formed by drummer Tom Major in 1993, Entrain is also conga/djembe/trombonist Sam Holmstock. Joining them is bassist M'Talewa, lead vocalist/guitarist/keyboards Jeff Clark , saxaphonist Phillip Young and guitarist Johnny Trama. Veterans all, their collective resume includes stints with such diverse players as Bo Diddley, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Southside Johnny, Sam Kinninger, John Browns Body, Flor De Cana, and Blood Sweet and Tears.

Since it's inception, Entrain has jammed with the likes of singer/songwriter James Taylor, Grateful Dead Alum Bob Weir and rock legend Bo Diddley, Not to mention amateur saxophonist and professional leader of theFree World Bill Clinton. Entrain continues to perform as a hugely popular live act throughout the North East and Mid-Atlantic, and in 1995 the band garnered a Boston Music Award for Best Live Show.

Puro Bandido

Puro Bandido's music is high energy, Latin Rock and was formed in the Mission District of San Francisco. Puro Bandido was instrumental in the development of Border Rock - crossing all borders; having no boundries. Their Sound is a combination of old school and new sounds c The band has opened for Linda Ronstadt, Tower of Power, Eddie reated by a combination of a driving percussion, a rhythmsection incomparable and vocals to match.Palmieri, and Santana.

George Gritzbach

The music is blues/R&B based, we play a good deal of funk and New Orleans. What distinguishes our live performances is a healthy dose of slide guitar and the addition of racked harmonica, as well as high quality original compositions. We play up-tempo material with the addition of a ballad or two per set.

Dr. Tequila

Now onto Dr. Tequila, a Latin & Blues Funk mix supplied by Dr Tequila himself Richie Barron and Five Latino Players from Jorge Santana's Malo. "Bandido" aka Richard Segovia has been the good Doctor's Music Director since the inception of the project.

Walking the Line

Walking the Line is the most authentic performance both visual & the music of Johnny Cash. Playing the most loved hits and some rare gems of Johnny Cash while recreating the look, feel and flow of Johnny Cash concerts. Walking the Line takes you on a musical journey that has become the Johnny Cash Legacy by performing material from every decade of Cash's legendary career. Playing the part of Johnny Cash is New York's own Tom Cavanagh, who is best known for his career as a guitarist and songwriter and has credits that include Lita Ford, The Backseat Devils, Almost Queen and Broadway's Rock of Ages to name a few.

Cavanagh's voice, look and actions don't just replicate Johnny Cash, it is Johnny Cash. The seven piece band comes complete with three Carter Sisters providing the harmonies and three of Long Island's most gifted musicians on guitar, drums and bass. If you love the music of Johnny Cash but never got to see him live, this is as close as a fan can get. And if you were lucky enough to see Cash live, you'll appreciate Walking the Line all the more when you see and hear this most accurate recreation

Johnny Gunn

Has played with bands, and/or members of Eddie Money, Cold Blood, Bandido, Metallica, Tesla, Y&T, Nightranger and Ian Gillan's Band. Johnny has opened for Santana, Los Lobos and Linda Ronstadt.

Rachel Allyn

Rachel Allyn is a Country singer/songwriter who's Talent is hard to ignore. With a Voice full of power, emotion, and grace, she is reminiscent of some ofthe great Female talents that have come before her. She has one foot squarely rooted in Country Music while the other resides in in good old fashioned Rock n' Roll. One hand has a firm grip n todays sound, while the other steadfastly holds onto the Classics.Rachel represents the past and present of country music and does so with respect, talent and class.

Children's Music

Children’s Music

Imagination Movers

In 2008 Walt Disney Records introduced the Imagination Movers' music to the nation with the release of the Movers first nationally-released CD, "Juice Box Heroes." In September 2008, a 30-minute show featuring the group began airing on the Disney Channel's preschool programming block known as Playhouse Disney.

The "Live from the Idea Warehouse Concert Tour" has been amongst the best selling Tours according to Poll Star. Mover live performances include lots of their favorite songs and dancing, as well as video appearances of Warehouse Mouse.

The Imagination Movers have release Four CD's on Walt Disney Records; Juice Box Heroes, For Those About To Hop, In a Big Warehouse and 2011's Cowabunga to the Beach. In 2011, the Imagination Movers TV series received a WGA Award for CHILDREN'S EPISODIC & SPECIALS - “Happy Ha-Ha Holidays”

Choo Choo Soul

Choo Choo Soul is

a children's entertainment act composed of singer Genevieve Goings as a hip-hop train conductor and her partner, Constantine “DC” Abramson, a dancer and beat-boxer dressed as a railroad engineer. In 2007, “Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve!” was honored with a Parents’ Choice Award for children’s television. The music video–style shorts feature Goings and D.C. performing Choo Choo

Soul songs with a group of young children in a blend of live action and computer animation during the Playhouse Disney programming block on the Disney Channel.

The Jimmies

The Jimmies, whose sound New York Magazine describes as "bubble-gum-meets-indie," will unveil their much-anticipated Trying Funny Stuff DVD on November 3. Also on November 3, The Jimmies will make available nationally for the first time their Parents' Choice and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award-winning debut CD, Make Your Own Someday. The critically acclaimed album-which garnered national visibility as it hit 1 twice on Sirius/XM Radio's kids' music chart and earned the band spots performing at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Festival.

The Bravo Brothers

The adjectives that best describe The Brothers are "fun," "funny," and "melodic." “I Like Noise”, “ABC Song?” and "Day at the Beach" are crowd favorites. Teachers throughout the country say that “The Bravo Brothers aremandatory listening for everyone with children” says teachers in New Hampshire. “As a Teacher, I use the Bravo Brothers CD in my classroom and my students can’t Wait for “music” time so they can sing along with “Sock Monster” writes Mrs. Clough in Florida.

T-Bone

T-Bone is the Pied Piper of Children's Music. He performs musical shows for the young and young at heart, T-Bone is an experienced entertainer at many of the great fairs and festivals across the United States. Tons of Props and loads of fun, an interactive musical experience for the whole family.

Vic & Sticks

As seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent!! Vic & Sticks are an engaging act Who perform songs from the comic side of life with a vintage/vaudeville recycled rhythmic beat! This faced paced music/family show, which is great for fairs, family events, festivals, summer concerts, school assemblies, children’s museums, and library programs. Vic & Sticks encourages audience participation as the children in the audience become part of the Vic & Sticks Band!

Other Artists are available please call to inquire.

Performer Spotlight - Lucky Bob

This month we are spotlighting a versatile one man show with more energy and audience appeal than any other.

Lucky Bob has been entertaining professional for 10 years, he grew up on scenic Cape Cod in Massachusetts. But state lines and even country borders know no bounds for Lucky Bob who performs throughout the United States, Canada, Singapore and Japan. He is looking forward to one day performing in every corner of the world.

His art form is known as prop comedy, a modern day 10 in 1 if you will. His skills include juggling, magic, comedy, mind reading, rola-bola, balancing, mesmerizing and so much more. Many who have hosted his show will tell you he is like a human magnet, drawing in an audience and holding them from start to finish.

If audience participation is what you seek you are looking in the right direction when you bring Lucky Bob to your event. He is a master at making his audience members look good. A great photo opportunity for proud parents of the lucky little people who are invited to join him for a routine.

He is frequently re-booked year after year and he keeps his show fresh so returning patrons have new bits and cherished classic routines to look forward to.

He has worked successfully at Boston prestigious Fanueil Hall Market Place, the Rehoboth Fair, US Navy Bases, theme parks and private events. He can work on any stage large or small, as a one man show, an opening act, after dinner entertainment, food courts, college events, after prom parties, street fairs, malls, anywhere their is a need for people to enjoy themselves, laugh and have a great time.

Looking for a good time? Get Lucky Bob!

November, December, & January 2010 in Review

November through January are typically slow months for the family entertainment business and this year it was no exception. People are focused on family celebrations for the holiday season, many fair and festival committees don't hold meetings just for this very reason. The January weather is not always cooperative and this year most of the country saw the most extreme conditions in many years.

We did attend the Maryland Fair Convention on November 5th & 6th in Ocean City, Maryland and met many new faces which is always a pleasure. The convention was held at the Princess Royale, which was really quite a nice place, lovely room and a fantastic pool if you are ever in the area. I am quite glad we were their in the off season since Ocean City looks like it is quite bustling during the summer. We spend so much time at busy events, peace and quiet is very much appreciated although rare.

On December 4th Lisa Dufresne's Horses, Horses, Horses made their debut of their all new Christmas Show at "Christmasville in Rock Hill". The show was so well attended when room ran out for spectators people were literally climbing trees to get a look. Lisa looked festival in her Christmas red but stealing the show of course were the horses dressed for the season with the Mighty Mites as Santa's reindeer and other horses dressed in Christmas wrapping and "The Grinch".

We said our goodbyes to 2010 and are looking forward to hitting the road and visiting everyone in 2011.

Performer Spotlight - Chris McDaniel

This month we spotlight a performer who was best summed up by David Letterman who said "This is something!"

Chris McDaniel is a one man wild west show, actor, singer, trick roper, bull whip cracker, gun spinner, tomahawk thrower, quick draw artist, knife throwing, musician, whew! Chris has performed at fairs, festivals, corporate events, private parties, theme parks, rodeos, resorts and even the Grand Ole Opry. He has appeared in traveling productions of Annie Get Your Gun and the Will Rogers Follies.

Chris McDaniel holds the World Records for most targets whipped from an assistants hand, 61 targets in 1 minute. And yes, the assistant still has his hand!

Your stage entertainment is not complete until you have hired Chris McDaniel! Currently Chris is enjoying the warm climate working for the winter and spring at a fabulous resort in Mexico. Is is considering offers for summer 2011 and beyond. Chris has affordable rates and can travel easily anywhere in the world!

November Performer Spotlight - Brad Bodary

This November we are spotlighting a versatile strolling performer, Brad Bodary. Brad can easily perform at a family event such as a fair or festival. Brad is also right at home at a gala, grand opening, performing arts center or museum.

His amazing original characters include the "Human Mannequin", "Bronze Cowboy", "Living Bronze Statue",

classical "Mime" or "Toy Soldier" that all include his mastery of the art of mime. He also has slapstick characters such as his clown and clown on stilts.

An event may choose a single character or a variety of characters depending on the theme of their event. What museum event wouldn't want a "Bronze Cowboy" appearance at a Remington exposition or a "Human Mannequin" at a black tie affair? But the "Bronze Cowboy" would be just as at home at a rodeo or agricultural fair. Fairs and festivals would also be a great place for his stilt-walking to stand out in a crowd. Christmas Party for clients, friends, family or patrons then the "Toy Soldier" would be a welcome addition to the cocktail hour or to greet the guest.

We also recommend Brad as a strolling entertainer at parades to fill in those inevitable open places in the parade procession. Why leave the parade goers yawning when you can get them laughing?

Brad travels easily and can perform anywhere in the world!

October 2010 in Review

October is the month when the outdoor events begin to wind down.

This month we had Bwana Jim's Wildlife show perform at Mount Wachusett's Apple Fest on October 16 & 17th. The weekend brought chilly New England October weather perhaps a little windy but still nice for getting out and enjoying some foliage in the mountains. Bwana Jim's Wildlife show has a nice assortment of animals such as desert fox, armadillo, alligator snapping turtle, turkey vulture, snakes and more. There is an all day display of animals as well as a hilarious, entertaining and educational presentation by the one and only Bwana Jim.

We spend a lot of time in October looking ahead toward the 2011 season, it seems no matter what month the event may fall in somehow planning begins in October. We spend much of the month gathering updated schedules from performers and getting proposals out to the various fairs and festivals. We also seem to get a lot of new inquiries in October, probably more so than any other month.

For those planning events I though I might take the opportunity to explain some types of entertainment this month that is often underused and overlooked.

Strolling Entertainment - is a versatile entertainer such as table magic, mimes, a stilt-walker, juggler, comedian, original character, etc. They can be used at nearly any type of event but they are especially effect at parades when long breaks between units can become boring for spectators. Street Festivals and downtown events are wonderful places for strolling entertainers since they can move easily and spectators tend to follow they can liven up a section of the street or store front that isn't getting enough traffic flow. Between shows at fairs and festivals when audiences are often waiting for some time for the next show to begin is a great time to show the audience you appreciate their patience by sending in a stroller as a little pre-show warm up. Strollers are also effective at receptions when guests are arriving or between the cocktail hour and dinner to keep the event moving along.

All Day Displays - Attractions such as petting zoos, traveling museums, birds of prey & western attractions. Keep people interested in spending more time at an event and have no down time, actually many all day display offer shows as well such as educational presentations. These are a must have for any fair, but they are also great for a corporate BBQ giving guests an opportunity to visit during activities such as sports and music that may not interest them.

One Man Shows - Shows such as comedy, juggling, magic, etc. with a single person in them can be great for not only smaller events with a smaller budget but also perfect for an opening act for a larger show. One man shows are also perfect for that small stage in a food court area or picnic grove that a band, dance troupe or choir just won't fit on.

Ground Acts - No stage necessary for these acts! But they are great to fill up an open space, lawn or field giving your event a complete feeling. Acts such as large animal acts, circus acts, daredevils, lumberjack shows would all be considered "ground acts".