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The Middlemen play classic British invasion and power pop music. We are available for all types of public and private events. Because there are just three bandmembers, the cost is likely more reasonable than you would expect for a band of this caliber. Concerned that a rock & roll band will be too loud for your event' Don't worry -- we take pride in playing at appropriate volume. The Middlemen play a lot of family-oriented events. We didn't plan it this way, but we love it. Looking for more of a Motown / Soul dance band' Please consider John's other band, Love Machine (listed here under the Motown / Soul category)
BAND FORMED: August, 1995, as Texas Tradition Band. After performing as such for over 10 years, due to possible trademark conflicts..Personnel changes, etc.. Just suffice to say that from now on we are, "Don & Sue, The Texas Two" MUSIC STYLE: "Texas Honky-Tonk Dance". A mixture of a lot of Classic Country, some Western Swing, a little "Rock-A-Billy", a little Blues, some "Easy Listening", Cajun, Tex-Mex, basically a little of everything Texans love to dance too. AVAILABLE FOR: Clubs, Restaurants, Lounges, Dance Halls, Private Parties, Reunions, Weddings, Corporate Events, Any and all events where music would be an enhancement. CURRENT MEMBERS: Don Lummus, Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Lead Vocals, Harmony. Sue Lummus, Electric Keyboard, Rhythm Section, Lead Vocals, Harmony. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Don) Over 45 years - (Sue) 30 plus years. AWARDS-ACCOLADES: Named one of the Top Ten Most Recognized Bands Internationally by Indie Tracker Magazine, Nashville, 2000. Don & Sue Inducted into the 2001 Hall of Fame, Lone Star State Country Music Association, Beaumont, Texas.
Hartwell & Company is an experienced group of music professionals who know how to deliver quality entertainment. They have worked the local music scene for years in area clubs, dance halls, and opening for big-name national acts. This experience has taught them that the most important factor in performance is fun. They enjoy what they do and it shows in every performance.
The group is capable of providing a wide variety of must upon request, and can adjust to your needs for almost any venue.
For the time of your life, call on Hartwell & Company.
The core of the players are violinist John Schattenberg, group founder, and Douglas A Beyer Jr, the group's principal violinist and contractor.
Violinist, John Schattenberg, is a former member of the Trinity University Orchestra, and the San Antonio Community Orchestra. He is currently a member of the Saltarelli String Orchestra, and has been a member of the UTSA Symphony Orchestra since its inception in 1982.
Violinist, Douglas A Beyer Jr, has a lengthy orchestral resume, which includes ensembles such as the North Texas State Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the Colorado Springs Community Orchestra, the Colorado Springs Community Chamber Orchestra, and several San Antonio area orchestras. He is also a member of the UTSA Symphony Orchestra, and is the concertmaster for the Saltarelli String Orchestra. Beyer is currently attending UTSA to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance.
Cellist, Rene Rinehart, studied music formally at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Performance on Cello.
Pianist, Peter Gloria, has a Master's Degree in Music from Memphis State University, and has an extensive resume musical achievements of his own.