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THE FLOORWALKERS
Original rock/pop and soul music. An unmatched vocalist, a touch of indie rock.
“One of the Top Ten bands you've never heard of."
- Chicago NOW
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Floorwalkers on Class-Acts.com |
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McGuffey Lane's high-energy
rock, country and contemporary music have been attracting attention
throughout Ohio and the Midwest for nearly twenty years. But this veteran
band remains fresh and innovative, redefining itself with an infusion of new
talent that blends perfectly with the bands established style.
Check Out the Band's Website
McGuffey Lane on Class-Acts.com
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Yumbambé is Latin Jazz, bringing together the lush sound of jazz harmony with
the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban drumming. Lead by Eric "the FISH"
Paton, this group has hosted regular weekly shows since 1995 featuring
authentic Salsa music and dance instruction.
Yumbambé floats the greats of the Jazz standard collection on
the tide of Latin rhythm and culture that has splashed the shores of
popular music for decades. The arrangements are presented in a diverse
collection of rhythms including meringue, calypso, bembe, cha cha,
samba and bossa nova.
Male and female vocals along with an eclectic mix of
authentic percussion instruments make Yumbambé a unique and
exciting group. The band includes some of Columbus’ most prominent
Jazz musicians, who have performed with many Jazz and Latin greats. |
Yumbambé
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Hiuchi Taiko |
In Japan, Taiko is both an
instrument with a long history and a young art form. Used for
meditation, communication, and celebration since the fourth century
A.D. it moved to the stage and became a performing art in the 1950’s. It is this dynamic Kumi daiko –
group drumming - that draws upon the taiko and its place in the
iconography of the Imperial Court, Buddhist ritual, Shinto derived
festivals, and traditional village life.
In
1995 Eric "the FISH" Paton began to present taiko at festivals and in schools through the Greater
Columbus Arts Council’s Artists-In-Schools Program. Paton has
presented over one thousand performances and workshops in the last ten
years. He has appeared as a guest with Burlington Taiko, performed
with Yas Hakoshima Mime Theater, Sachiyo Ito, and Eitetsu Hayashi.In
addition to his own compositions, Paton performs literature from the
Japanese kumi daiko tradition, including those of Mr. Eitetsu Hayashi.
In 2006, Paton formed Hiuchi Taiko (Hee-oo-chi tie-co) to
include fellow Eitetsu Hayashi residency students from Davis Middle
School and Capital University. Inspired by the taiko experience in
Eitetsu Hayashi Fuun No Kai’s "Train the Trainer" program and their
two-year residency in Ohio, Paton began composing new taiko works with
his twin brother, Stuart Paton. |
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The Randys are a 5-piece band from
Columbus Ohio. Since 1998 they’ve been establishing a unique sound
using a mixture of styles from the 1940s to the present.
Everything old is new again with the Randys. They cover artists such
as Tennessee Ernie Ford, Louis Prima, Elvis
Presley, Joe Tex, Dean Martin, Perez Prado, Mills Brothers, Lawrence
Welk, The Beatles and more. Their state side influences can be
described as Americana, while their imported “world music”, includes
Cuban, French, Latin & Italian selections.
The bands’ musical focus is on upbeat, danceable, melodic songs that
all ages can enjoy but might not recognize. Often introducing
listeners to music that has otherwise been forgotten, their eclectic
tastes define the band.
Whether it’s a pulp surf sounding guitar, tropical lap steel, soothing
accordion, or a peppy piano accompanying five crooning voices with
fabulous vocal harmonies, the Randys are devoted to getting the toes
tapping and the feet shuffling. |
The Randys
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Since their humble Rust
Belt beginnings in 2003, The Spikedrivers
have captivated show-goers throughout the United States with their
ferocious brand of red-hot Yankee country boom. The outfit has a
genuine stage appeal and has continually delivered the "can't miss"
show experience not readily available in the dusty clubs spanning from
New York to Chicago. Having completed several successful tours
throughout the Midwest and East Coast, the demand for this bunch is
becoming quite high.
In 2006, the band
released of their debut
studio album, The Spikedrivers, which was produced by
Grammy award winner Jeff Ciampa. The album features the band's most
popular down-and-dirty originals, melding an industrial soundscape
with old-time country, swingin' blues, and good ole rock 'n' roll.
The band is based around talented singer-songwriter Jesse Henry but
this is no one-man show. Fiddler Megan Palmer adds sublime colour to
the songs no matter what style the band tackles whilst guitarists Paul
Brown and Steve Sweney prove adept in adding southern-fried flavour.
Without a doubt, the considerable individual talent of each artist
alone is enough to draw a thirsty crowd. But put them together,
and you have such cohesive showmanship that audiences
everywhere are left begging
for more. |
The Spikedrivers
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Maggie Green
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Embracing both the music of Brazil and the
great American songbook, Maggie
Green’s live shows are creating a buzz.
Highlights include sold out shows in Rio de Janeiro and a television
appearance in the hometown of beloved singer Elis Regina.
Studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Maggie
filled her time listening to recordings of the jazz greats and began
developing a style all her own. It was also during this time that
Maggie started absorbing the music of Brazil, especially the music of
Antonio Carlos Jobim. The exploration of this music has become an
integral aspect of Maggie’s work.
Maggie is one of the most
promising new musicians in the region… an accomplished singer and
great live performer.
-Ray Hanley, Greater Columbus Arts
Council President |
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Arnett Howard is a legend. No matter what he plays or who he plays with, he
always brings out the crowds. His energetic personality and
musicianship have made him perhaps the best-known entertainer in
Central Ohio.
Arnett has performed over 4000
concerts since 1985 – for audiences big and small, people young and
old, in Central Ohio and worldwide. No matter what the event needs, Arnett Howard has the band and the repertoire to make it sizzle. Why not put this
show-stopper to work for you?
"…absolutely loved him…the
music, the band, his graciousness as a host, and the list goes on… "
- DePhilip
Wedding
"…always such a big hit
and a joy to witness…a special talent for making children feel like
they are part of the music…"
- Franklin County
Children Services
"…your ability to share some familiar and
beautiful music brought a heartfelt touch of home to our patients…"
- OSU James Cancer Hospital
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Arnett Howard
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