Shays' Rebellion is a political punk / ska / grunge - rock band from Bushkill, PA. we have been around since Sept. 2001 and are now on BANG! YOUR DEAD records, and have played numerous shows in PA, NJ, and NY. We haved played with such bands a The Low Budgets (ex - Dead Milmen), King Django (Hellcat Records), No Cash (VMS Records)Blind Society (outsider records) and many many others. we are a unique style of punk and grunge and ska mixed together and like to think of ourselves as obsolite. we always looking for shows and other bands to play with.

Michael is available to perform with music tracks or with his own full band.His band members are the best and include a trumpet player who toured with Elvis in Las Vegas.Michael strives to make every event the best it can be. Update October 10th 2008 check out Michael's new House of Blues promo video that was taken on August 16th where he headlined in Atlantic City, NJ it was a complete SELL OUT he performed for 2 hours straight with his own band.Please read Michael's testimonials and the kind of clients who have hired Michael. We think you will understand what makes Michael really special and his performances one of kind. If you are looking for an Elvis Tribute Artist who does this from his heart and captures Elvis naturally in every respect, look no further. Michael has been performing for 31 years, since he was 10 years old. Experts and friends of Elvis agree there are many Elvis tribute artists but only one Michael O'Connor! Michael is only the second Elvis Tribute Artist to be endorsed by Ron Blackwood, a close friend of Elvis. Mr. Blackwood said, "When Michael performs, it's like Elvis never left." There is no one like Michael O'Connor except for Elvis himself! The voice + the moves + looks = the ultimate Elvis package! Michael is a professional entertainer who plays a part. When off stage, Michael is himself. He explains, "If my audience gets an idea of what it was like to watch Elvis perform, I have accomplished my mission." He adds, "I feel honored and blessed to be able to pay tribute to a man whose popularity is as strong now as it ever was." Read the reviews here from former clients about Michael and about where he has performed. Michael treats all his clients as friends. This is much more than a job to Michael. It's his passion. Michael has performed across the U.S. and in Canada for crowds in excess of 17,000 people. He says, "I do it because I love it, the pure joy it can bring people." Michael is a true Elvis fan first and a tribute artist second. Elvis is very special to Michael, and it shows when he performs. Michael's number one goal is to make your event the most amazing experience possible. Michael is a true professional but very down to earth. He tosses scarves and teddy bears during his shows, which delight children and adults alike. He is available after performing to sign scarves and have pictures taken with you and your guests at no extra charge. As well known as Michael O'Connor is, you will find him kind-hearted, easy to work with, fun-loving, charming, sincere and totally irresistible to you and your guests! Here is a brief bio of some of the clients Michael has worked with: He performed twice at the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem, PA for Elvis's' 25th and 30th anniversaries, where both shows sold out with over 1,000 people in attendance. Michael was ranked in the top 20 Elvis Tribute Artists in the world at the largest competition sanctioned by Graceland, the Collingwood Elvis Festival, in Canada. He has opened for some of the top musicians in the world including The Lettermen, Chubby Checker, and 1964, the Beatles tribute band voted #1 by Rolling Stone Magazine. He has worked for many high profile corporate clients such as MBNA, Lockheed Martin, Hilton Hotels and DuPont. A complete bio is available upon request. We will work with your budget! Book Michael O'Connor for your next event. No event is too small or large. Our only goal is to make your event special and unforgettable as it should be! GROUP MEMBERS: Bill Turner he toured with Bill Haley's comets - Lead Guitar Eric Knutsen 25 years experience - Bass Ray Torelli 18 years of experience - Drummer John Kurdilla 20 years of experience - Sax and Flute Ziggy Rodgers 20 years of experience - Piano and Keyboard Jim Colarusso (worked with Elvis in 1970-1971) - Trumpet All of my band members have been together for over - 15 years as Blue smoke It is the same band i used in Atlantic City - at my SOLD OUT HOB show. I have access to 6-11 players but they travel alot - So if interested in band instead of tracks let us know asap thank you -

Bio of the Artist Barely Heroes is a four piece band from Levittown that started in May of 2004. They got off to a slow start when they first began by writing mostly acoustic music. The band was started by lead singer, Shawn Rodgers and lead guitarist, Steve Burns. After writing a few songs between the two of them, Shawn seeked out long time friend, Joe Drum, to join the band and play the bass. The three of them had trouble getting drums into their mix until early 2005. Around the end of February, early March, Steve suggested friend, Tom Monagle, to complete the band with drums. Ever since then, the four have come together to make upbeat and catchy music. Barely Heroes hopes to continue to write and play music that will attrack many fans and hopefully help them break-out into the music world. Until then, they will continue writing and play energenic shows to keep them begging for more. They finished up recording their EP, "Dressed In Savage Sarcasm" at Palisade Studios in New Jersey. They are worked with owner Scott Kammerer. We are also planning to record again this summer, hopefully late June early July. Check back for new music, it's up and coming!

Bluestone Was Formed in 1997.We Started as a country Band. As The members of the band changed so did the Sound. We now play Country,Rock,Blues,funk,50's,Swing,Ect. Myself (Don Lawson)even go out as a duo With some of the guys Ed Kosmahal or Fiddlin Phil,all ex members of the band and part of the bluestone Family. We all lve to play and have a good time. We Play for all Partys,Birthdays,Ect.

Jerry began his musical pursuits in the late 70's as the bass guitar player for the rock band Ozone that he and his friends Chris Kane and Dan Herman formed as juniors in high school. From that beginning he played with various bands, mostly in the Heavy Metal genre -believe it or not! Though he played in heavy metal bands, Jerry was always country at heart. "I always loved country music", says Jerry. I enjoyed it as I was growing up when my mom and dad played it on the radio. I never told any of my friends that I listened to country because it would have 'ruined' my image as a 'rock star'". He continued, "I did some pretty wild things back then. I wore spandex pants, spiked arm bands, hand cuff belt, etc. I even shot flames out the end of my guitar for some awesome effects".
Jerry's first performance on a country stage came in 1988 at the True Value Country Music Showdown at the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. Though he had never performed country music in public prior to the show, he placed 3rd in the competition! After the show he was approached by one of the judges, who happened to be a representative from MCA/Nashville records. Jerry was asked to develop some original songs and submit them to MCA for review. Though the opportunity was intriguing, he never pursued it. "I'll never forget the feeling I had when the judge approached me after the show", stated Jerry. "To say I was excited would be an understatement". When asked what happened Jerry explained "I guess it was just timing. I didn't have any contacts in the song writing industry, and I hadn't wrote any of my own songs. As time went on, life just kind of took over and I had to focus on making a living".
Although Jerry was inactive as a performer for the next few years, he never lost his love for music. "I met a musician from State College, Pa. named Tommy Wareham. He turned out to be one of my greatest friends and supporters. He inspired and encouraged me back into music". In October of 2000, Jerry videoed three country songs for the Fast Track To Fame and Sonic Records nationwide talent search competition. He was chosen "most marketable" by the Sonic Records label and offered a professional recording and promotion package. In September of 2001, Jerry made the trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina and recorded the song "I Wonder If She Thinks Of Me". After the release of the song to radio, Jerry's first recording actually rose to #48 on the nationwide Indie (independent artist) chart! It stayed on the chart for 5 months! "I was so excited about the success of my first release!", Jerry said. "To have a song played on national radio was great, but to have it climb the charts because people wanted to hear it was a dream come true!". Since that initial success, Jerry traveled to Nashville in 2004 after signing with A.M.I. Records and recorded two songs 'It's A Good Thing' and 'If Only'. On January 23, 2006, 'It's A Good Thing' was released on the Lone Pine Records label to over 600 radio stations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and various parts of Europe. 2006 will find Jerry in Nashville once again to record his first full-length CD. He has teamed up with songwriter/producer Tom Paden (Paden Place Music). Jerry comments 'I'm very fired-up about working with Tom. He's a seasoned veteran in the music industry in Nashville, not only as a quality songwriter, but with the skills of a great producer, to help me bring quality music to my fans!'.
Jerry's music career appears to be on an upswing, and with influences like George Strait, Merle Haggard, Steve Wariner, Tracy Byrd, and Brad Paisley, it seems he's now deeply rooted in country music. He formed his current touring band, North Country, in 2005 and played some great venues including the Clearfield County Fair, Relay For Life and Children's Miracle Network benefit shows, and a variety of other concerts. Jerry also became very popular in Canada in 2005, as well as overseas in Australia, New Zealand, and Belgium. He has opened for such acts as the Marshall Tucker Band and Neal McCoy, and is looking forward to hitting the road in 2006, and meeting lots of new people. "I really feel this is the year to make some big things happen", Jerry said. The thing I love the most is meeting new people. I never miss a chance to honor our military veterans. I also enjoy talking with the children at my shows and try to influence them to dream big and not be afraid to chase those dreams!". We're sure you'll be hearing more from Jerry very soon..........