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It was a quiet night. The earth was spinning on its axis, traveling merrily through the cosmos. The lonesome hoot of a barn owl could be heard in the distance and the same played-out songs were streaming over and over across the airwaves. That's when David Downing, founding member of Lab Ratz said, "Stop! Something has to change!" Not being a god, or even a demigod, there's was nothing he could do about the workings of the universe. Not that he really wanted to. He enjoyed breathing too much. And the mating call of the owl was, in its own eerie way, soothing. But that harsh jangle popular culture now called music, that raucous racket that seemed to say nothing yet say it so loudly...now there was something he could change! And so it began; an experiment with the bold goal of rejuvenating an industry and uniting a generation. Since that fateful night, Lab Ratz, a 5-piece musical tour de force out of the heart of North Carolina, have set about enlightening listeners with their unique blend of rock, country and roots music. With lyrical imagery that conjures Dylan and Cash, melodies and arrangement that range from downright folksy to in-your-face and a touch of impishness that can only be described as Zappa-esque, the group has put together a repetoire of original compositions that crosses genres like the Concorde crosses the Atlantic ... with ease and flair. It's music that is timeless and never out of place. Whether played acoustically in a cozy bistro or presented in all its glory and amped thunder in a coliseum, it is a force to be reckoned with. As one listener- turned-fan said, "It moves me. It makes me FEEL." Lab Ratz - a band for all occasions, for all people, for all time.

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The Wayne Leechford Trio is a jazz combo featuring Wayne Leechford on saxophones. His group plays a diverse mix of traditional jazz standards and modern, funky jazz. It's the perfect addition to any kind of fun social event, dinner party, or reception.

About: Wayne Leechford is a multi-instrumental musician and music instructor based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the North Carolina School of the Arts. He has played music professionally for over 20 years. He has extensive studio recording experience and has been featured on many commercially released recordings over the years. His sax playing was featured in the film trailer for Warner Brothers, "The Whole Nine Yards". He performed for President Bill Clinton at the White House in 1995. His appearances have included live television and radio broadcasts. In addition, he has performed for many musical theater productions.

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The North Carolina Brass is a professional brass ensemble comprised of musicians from the Raleigh, North Carolina area and is available to perform as a quartet or quintet. Our library consists of over 150 musical selections from Classical to Jazz, Pop, and 20th Century. We have performed for the Durham Bulls baseball, the South Point Mall, the Cary Bond Park Concert Series, the Raleigh Symphony, the Durham Symphony, lead educational concerts for schools in Johnston and Chatham Counties and proudly participated in many wedding ceremonies and church services. The North Carolina Brass is available for church services, weddings, parties, special occasions, master classes, private lessons and clinics.

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Mudjunkie formed in 2002 in North Carolinas Piedmont region and offers "no frills" high energy rock and roll!! The members are : Adam Anderson - guitars Buck Saunders - vocals Danny Chatfield - guitars , backing vocals Brent Green - drums Tere - bass guitar , backing vocals The band has opened for national and regional acts such as Sponge , The surgeons , and 7 Mary 3. Mudjunkie has been featured in North Carolina's Go Triad magazine on several occasions and also appeared in New Hampshire's Hippo Press magazine. The band has also been spotlighted on Melodic.net and Triadculture web sites and WFMY channel 2's "Good Morning Show" in anticipation of their upcoming release , Due out Nov.05. Other accomplishments for the band include: Winners of the 2004 CBA / ABATE Battle of the Bands Runners up in the 2005 Rock 92 fm Battle of the Bands Winners of the 2005 Homegrown Music contest sponsored by Grassroots Productions and Go Triad magazine The band was chosen to play the Greensboro FunFourth Event for the 2005 July 4th celebration The band has been invited on the Wicker Show on 98.7 Simon fm for 2 appearance's with interview's and an acoustic performance's of "Holding On" and "Over Me"

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Olahs Music Service is owned and operated by Dean and Molly Olah. We provide live music for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties, business events, festivals and special occasions in the Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Chapel Hill and surrounding North Carolina areas.