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Martin Lane is a high-energy, acoustic duo, comprised of Nashville recording artist & singer songwriter, Laura Lane, and Nashville producer, musician & singer songwriter, Chip Martin.   Our cover songs span multiple decades and genres while we specialize in classic rock and 90’s country.  With over 500 songs in our repertoire, we can play anything from laid back dinner music to sing along songs and dance tunes!

Although originally based out of Nashville, TN, we have been traveling extensively over the past few years.  We have played a vast variety of events including festivals, Clermont, Florida’s Christmas tree lighting and corporate events.  Chip is a lifelong musician and has toured with multiple bands including Orleans (“Still the One” and “Dance with Me.”)

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NICOLE HENRY "one of the most impressive live performers to polish up the great American songbook." - Japan Times "She can sell a power ballad as well as Whitney, Diana and Patti" - Jazz Times "She has a potent voice and her interpretive sense is sharp and distinctive." - Billboard "a superb vocal thespian?she swings with controlled abandon." Cadence "This terrific singer makes every song sound fresh. She has a lush, sultry voice and a natural swing." - Goldmine Magazine Nicole Henry?s beautiful and distinctive voice continues to garner fans around the world. She has been awarded ?Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005? and "Best New Jazz Artist of 2004" by HMV/Japan, sharing their annual awards with other renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Jane Monheit and Joshua Redman. Her debut CD, The Nearness of You, released in 2004 in the U.S. and Japan, ranked #2 on HMV?s Jazz Charts in Japan, second only to Norah Jones, and remained in the TOP 10 for over 3 months. The Album reached #27 on the JazzWeek U.S. radio charts. Her March 2005 CD project with the Eddie Higgins Trio, Teach Me Tonight, was released in Japan and Korea and spent 3 weeks at #1 on the HMV Jazz Charts, 11 weeks in the Top 10. Henry?s voice ?aims for the emotional center? as she commands and captures the complete attention of the audience, telling real stories while also bringing a sense of ?joie de vivre.? She?s performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra, and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet; at jazz festivals including the 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival; for the Manchester Craftsmen?s Guild in Pittsburgh; at jazz clubs such as The Dakota in Minneapolis and Arturo Sandoval?s Jazz Club in Miami; throughout central Mexico with her tribute concert to Billie Holiday; for senators and congressional representatives at the Democratic National Convention and the Congressional Black Caucus; at numerous private events and fundraisers; and for charitable causes benefiting Arts Education and AIDS awareness with organizations such as: AIDS Alliance, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, I Have a Dream Foundation, and the Black AIDS Organization; and has on numerous occasions, been featured as an educational guest speaker for school children. Her tours in Asia, North & Central America & England have landed her notable mentions and highly acclaimed reviews in media publications including Swing Journal, Prairie Home Companion, jazzreview.com, Sirius Satellite Radio, DownBeat, All About Jazz, XM Satellite Radio, L.A. Jazz Scene and more. She?s shared the stage with music legends Isaac Hayes, Kenny Werner, Jennifer Holliday, Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and Tom Scott to name a few. As Swing Journal stated, "...Nicole sings with such power and emotion. She has a big future ahead of her." In her recordings, and during any of her live performances, you feel that power and you feel that emotion that emerges sincerely from her heart. As an actress and spokesperson, Nicole is the host and producer of the music segment of Miami?s PBS show ?ArtStreet? on WLRN-TV. As a lead, her acting skills have been featured on national television campaigns for Verizon Wireless, Amtrak, McDonald's, Air Jamaica, Rite Aid Pharmacies, Hershey's Swoops, Sears Optical and others.

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Iya Bakoso is a drumming ensemble show with vocals, dancers and lots of drums. Musical, educational, cultural show. We are a group of 9 great performers from the Caribbean Islands. 3 female dancers and 6 guys doing folk music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic etc. This is an awesome 30 to 60 minute show, full of energy, drumming, dance and vocals. Rhythms like Cuban, Rumba, Cuaguanco, Puerto Rico, Bomba and Plena, Palo Salve from Dominican Republic and much more. This is a unique show, a Caribbean folk best. List of performers............... Jorge Labrada -lead vocal, minor perc, dancer from Cuba. Camillo Lucas - drummer, minor perc. - Colombia. Jose Roldan - drummer, minor perc - Puerto Rico. Koko Rivera - vocals, minor perc - Ecuador. Diego Ramirez - vocals, minor perc - Costa Rica. Dayamis Lozano - vocals, minor perc, dancer - Cuba. Kiki Peraza - dancer, choreography, vocals - Cuba. Sandra Peraza - dancer, choreography, vocals - Cuba. Manny Lopez - drummer, minor perc, vocals and Iya Bakoso - director - Puerto Rico. Iya Bakoso show is available for fairs, festivals, schools, college seminars, church events, rec centers, theatre, library events, senior center and all kind of private corporation parties and events.

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Super charged guitar driven 3 piece performing classic and current rock including but not limited to: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Sublime, Stevie Ray, Weezer etc.

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Evan Bertrand's classical guitar provides elegance and tranquillity to any event. With a beautiful repertoire of music including Bach, Satie, Sor, and Paganini the guitar creates the perfect ambience for weddings and dinner parties. Evan Bertand is a classically trained musician who currently performs with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. He received his training at Rice University in Houston, Texas. While in Houston, he also performed with the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, and Houston Grand Opera. Evan Bertrand also has a repertoire of violin and guitar duos - a beautiful addition when a bigger sound is desired. Evan Bertrand will perform requested music if enough time is permitted.

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C.Doc. is an accomplished artist both in music and print advertisements, in addition Charles has a variety of musical achievements including many concert and CD release appearances as well as music videos. To date there are 5 major CD recordings to his credit, Charles has worked as a background singer for the praise & worship team at Speak The Word Church International. 1994-1999. CD titles include: "Rise Up And Sing" "Holy Praise" and "We Are The Light" The music at STWCI is an international ministry currently spanning the globe including Europe as well as the United States. Charles has also completed 2 CD projects of his own: *Standing On The Verge Of My Harvest and *The Next Level Both CD's were released as a live cable taping, and spawned several music videos from the albums. These music video's gave way to the debut premier of his new television broadcast which he also hosted called: *A Message In The Music Video Show* (Broadcast Video's Available) The CD's projects by Charles Dockery have a very special flavor that every person can relate and identify with, in addition there is a good variety of styles such as a little Pop, R&B, rap and some Jazz. You will be motivated, inspired and uplifted by every track, and you will find yourself coming back for more, and more. Charles has a heart and vision to use music and multimedia formats to help others on a global scale.