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Fusion is a five piece band from Austin, Texas which is committed to delivering high energy live performances that are guaranteed to appeal to a wide range of music fans.
Fusion's musical recipe is guaranteed to please because it includes many classic rock, funk, soul and R&B favorites. If youre a fan of great live music, or if youre looking for a mature band for your upcoming corporate or private function give us a call or better yet, cmon out with a few friends and see the band live at one of our upcoming shows!!.
You'll hear songs from all- time greats like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Santana, Kool and the Gang, Toni Braxton, George Benson, Sade, Otis Redding, Prince, Cristine Aguilera, Blu Cantrell, the GAP Band, the Commodores, the Black Crows, Sly and the Family Stone, KC and the Sunshine Band and many more.
Fusion performs regularly at many of the favorite nightspots in and around Austin, but theyre always eager to entertain at corporate and private functions !
Shelley King, 2008 State Musician of Texas. Shelley King has the unique honor of being the first woman to be appointed Official Texas State Musician. A singer, songwriter, and seasoned bandleader based in Austin, Texas, Shelley King won the prestigious Austin Music Awards for "Roots Rock Band of the Year" in 2005 and "Song of the Year" in 2001 for her song "Call of My Heart". Shelley King has been described as "powerhouse", "soothing alto", "un-crying in your beer", and "blistering" all in the same review leading critics and fans to agree that it is her big voice and strong delivery that sets her head and shoulders above virtually every other vocalist, male or female, in the state. Numerous artists nationally and internationally have covered King's songs including Toni Price who featured King's compositions on the PBS series Austin City Limits and Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood who covered King's "Texas Blue Moon" on their Warner International release in 2004. A veteran of the Texas music scene with nearly two decades of professional music experience, Shelley travels all over the US, Canada and Europe performing at well respected venues and major festivals and has plans to tour Australia, Japan, and China in the near future. King has made live appearances on radio & television all over the world including recording a "live concert" for XM Satellite Radio and appearing with Texas State Musician honoree Billy Joe Shaver on the internationally syndicated radio program "Woodsongs". Shelley's music blends the best of folk, country, blues, and rock then mixes in a little gospel and a lot of soul to create her own roots rock style. Whether performing solo or with a group, Shelley always delivers an uplifting, dynamic, engaging, and fun performance suitable for all ages.
High Island Hepcats play swing and variety for every type of function! Featuring Jim Spector on vocals and bass and Mike Melinger on saxophone, the standard group performs as a trio or quartet, with the option of adding additional players if desired. From background jazz to foot-stomping Motown and soul tunes, the Hepcats do it all! Check out our debut CD, Too Hep to Hop, available now at Tower Records, Waterloo, Cheapo Discs, Antones Records, and other area outlets.
The tasteful alternative to the typical lounge act, specializing in streamlined arrangements of timeless classics.
Featuring the former lead singer of the Argyles, Texas Music Hall of Famer Paul Minor. A seven piece showband including dynamic horn section, Alterego is consistently recommended as the best wedding band in Texas. Alterego's reputation precedes them for their combination of experience, professionalism, and fun. Alterego specializes in accommodating the special requests of clients and emphasizes flexibility and class in their always entertaining performances. Alterego is an all-star band featuring veterans of Austin's legendary club scene. Keyboardist Matt Hubbard has produced albums with Willie Nelson, Drummer Kevin Pearson and Saxophonist Marcus Cardwell also play with local jazz-funk sensations Gnappy. Bassist Chris Johnson plays with Elvis tribute artist Ted Roddy and is appearing at the Austin City Limits festival with the legendary Roky Erickson. Alterego is the band to book when you expect only the best for your special day.
