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The EZ River Band has been playing together for over 25 years. The members of the band are, Lee on lead guitar, Ralph on bass guitar, and Jimmy on Drums.They are available for club dates, weddings, private parties, etc. They are available for club dates, weddings, private parties, etc. They play music from the 1950's - 2000, Country, Rock, etc. They play a variety of music to satisfy all ages and audiences. Even though The EZ River Band is only a three piece band, they have been told many times that they sound better than most five and six piece bands. So we hope to here from you about your up coming events and parties. Thank You, from The EZ River Band. For all your good times.
The Contours are the multi-platinum Motown recording artists, best known for their blockbuster hit "Do You Love Me". They have proudly worn the label "Motown's #1 party group" for more than 40 years. A Contours show is jam-packed with dazzling high-energy choreography, impeccable harmonies and those timeless Motown grooves that everyone knows and loves.
You can choose to dance, sing along, or just sit back (if you can) and watch the show as they perform all of their greatest hits together with many of the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s era, as well as a selection of classic songs from the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack
Imagine a band with off-key tempo's, incorporating weird time signatures, intense break-downs, off the wall transitions, and mega-energy. That is what Nothings Short of Everything brings to the table. It is a very eclectic style of music, with roots in Metal, Hardcore, punk, screamo, jazz, dance, etc. Their knack is to be different, to do things that people say 'they aren't supposed to do' in the music world. Nothings Short of Everything brings forth every human emotion (from love to hate, from happy to sad to anger, jealousy, betrayal, compassion, unity, companionship, etc) and channels it through their medium of the creative process called music. They are very passionate about their music and each other. They came onto the scene strong at the beginning of 2003, and there live show always brings something crazy. If you don't remember the name, you'll remember the show. "Growth comes from the life experiences you encounter on a day to day basis, we use these experiences as a foundation for creating a passion for life and then we channel it through our music". -Derek from NSE The History: My (lil' pup's) sister came home one day from work (Reno's west). She had some good news, 'This cook at my work is going to be calling you about forming a band'. You see, I had been in many bands before, with no luck in finding musicians with heart, drive, dedication, or determination. Nervousness immediately started to overtake my body, my heart pounding and my palms sweating. I hadn't jammed with anyone in so long; I wouldn't even know what to do. Sure enough, 'Felix the cat' ended up calling me minutes later. He insisted that we jam that very same day. His persistence was a little intimidating, but I was up for the challenge. So, he comes to my quiet suburban home, and crams into my little 'hole in the wall' bedroom with his equipment. We immediately hit it off; not only on a musical level but our personalities clicked (I could tell we were on the same page). That day we wrote the foundation of what is now the song, 'I tried to tell you, but you wouldn't listen'. Even though that song has changed tremendously throughout our evolution as a band, it created the base, the roots, of what is now Nothings Short of Everything. Felix brought in Dylan Chedester, a long time friend of his, to play bass. We answered an add in Music Manor ('Singer looking for metal band'). I threw into the mix a very good lady friend of mine as backing vocals, and we were off and running. Derek the 'Lil Pup' playing percussion, 'Felix the Cat' on guitar, Dylan on bass , Dan Martinez and Liz Garcia on vocals. For a while things were good, and we wrote a lot of material. Then things started to go sour, Dan had personal problems with the writing process and decided to leave the band, but on a good note. Dan is still my boy and I love that kid to death. Then, we had to split ways with Liz because she did not have the same drive or determination that we had, she agreed and left the band (again on a good note). She is still and will always be our sister, we love her. So, only the three musketeers were left and the first thing we did was put up an add for a singer. Regretfully, the majority of our auditions did not fit the kind of style we were looking for. Very good vocalists, the styles just didn't match. The more we looked the more we got frustrated with our endless search and almost came to the point of giving up. My wonderful girlfriend mentioned she had a life long friend, which had been in and out of bands but was looking. I knew this cat because I went to High School with him, but we were never on a personal page. He came out to a couple of rehearsals at the old Williamston storage facility (where we used to practice), and fell in love with our unconventionalism, the chaotic vocals would put a good emotional touch on the music we were trying to create. We all hit it off really well, and were excited to show people what we had to offer. Another speed bump presented its unfortunate self to us, Dylan left the band because of personal differences. Why he left is a very personal topic, but we love him very much and he will always hold a place in our hearts. After, that we decided to throw out every song, except two, and those two would eventually be totally re-written anyway. Tom, frequently visits Reno's and heard Felix was looking for a bass player, we threw what we had at him, and were amazed at his quick learning process and what he could add to the sound. We have been together for a year, playing all around the mid-west with acts like Misery Signals, Premonitions of War, Most Precious Blood, Know Lyfe, Bestiary, Summer Dying, Hope and Suicide, Signs of Collapse, From a Second Story Window, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Ion Dissonance, Flesh and Blood Robot, Closer Than Far, Kenshiro, Fordirelifesake, End of All, And the Sky Went Red, Robinson, Into the Silence, and many more. The Purpose: Nothings Short of Everything is all about appreciating life for what it's worth and not letting anyone get in the way of your potential to have a happy and successful life. Living life to it's fullest without looking behind you, being true and honest to yourself and others. Because that is the way life should be lived. Appreciating all the things you have because tomorrow they could no longer exist. Joe our singer knows about this more deeply than anyone of us could imagine, because Joe was very close to loosing his own life. He will gladly share his experiences with you, if you ask him. Life is the basis for everything we do, and that is why Nothings Short of Everything. 'Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today' 'James Dean 4 song EP 'Passion Defying the Laws of Humanity' 1. Sadness Far Beyond Human Compassion 2. Hate Bled Through Temptation 3. Life So Dark And Dismal, Without Knowing Such Wondrous Beauty and The Giving It Up For No Reason At All 4. Misconceptions of a Mental Horror Show
The Rhythm Section Jazz Band was formed in June of 2002 for the purpose of reading through the Paul Sherwood Chart Library. This is a collection of over 2,500 arrangements for jazz band, big band, dance orchestras and theater orchestras. This is a "Little Big Band" and has 10 musicians as follows: alto sax, tenor sax, alto sax, trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, drums and singer The band has held over 55 recording sessions and has evolved into live entertainment playing engagements in Michigan, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Muskegon, Lansing, Otsego, Gaylord, Rockford, Lowell, Sagatuck, Holland, Ludington, Mount Pleasant, Freemont, Traverse City, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and will go wherever live jazz is needed. Dancers love us. We are a great choice for your event, because, we play in many styles: latin, foxtrot, tango, samba, cha-cha, mambo, begiune, classic jazz, standards, waltz, be-bop, pop-rock, country, polka, music from the 1920's, 30', 40''s, 50's, 60,s 70, 80's, and 90's. Dear Prospective Client, The Rhythm Section Jazz Band is extremely versatile. From classic jazz to pop-rock, our song selection consists of over 2,500 tunes from the Paul Sherwood arrangement Library. We have worked very hard to put together 'books' of different styles of music to give our clients more choices. We can choose our favorite songs to best fit your event or you can help us choose your favorites. 1. Swing is our speciality. 2. But, if we pull out the 'pop rock book' then get ready to rock, because we play over 150 songs from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. 3. If Dance is your thing, then, let us bounce, jump, fox trot, mambo, rhumba, tango, conga, cha-cha, samba, stomp, swing and waltz your group to nirvana. The Rhythm Section Jazz Band core is a 10 piece 'Little Big Band' and consists of 1st sax alto/clarinet, 2nd sax tenor/clarinet, 3rd sax alto/soprano, trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, drums and vocalist. If you prefer, we also play as a full big band with 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and full rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). Or, we break down to any smaller size combo. Our pianist is available to play earlier for cocktails and dinner or the whole night if that's all you need. We, also, perform as a post bop quartet with saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. If you need a studio band, recording sessions are our bread and butter. We can provide a pit orchestra for your next play, on or off Broadway. TRS has a commitment to excellence and professionalism that assures a successful outcome for your event's entertainment. Not only are the musicians top notch, but, our crew sets up the band well advance of the musicians' arrival. The PA equipment that we travel with is of the finest quality and our people are the nicest in the industry. Thank you for looking and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Paul Sherwood, band leader GROUP MEMBERS: Steve Kam - alto sax / clarinet Bill Vanderploeg - trumpet Bob Vanderploeg - trombone Scott Lis / Dave Hess - Guitar Dave Dorner - alto sax / saprano sax Paul Sherwood - Drums / Vocals / Leader Mark Moran - Piano Mark VanderKolk - Bass Carol Bronson / Annie Beals - Vocals Jim Pierson - tenor sax / clarinet