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SALSA CANDELA is a tight group of friends with a passion not only for Latin dancing but for inspiring and helping others in the community through dance. Our most popular dance is rueda de casino salsa: a joyful, sociable, Cuban-style circle dance where a leader calls out moves performed by couples who switch dance partners with dizzying frequency! Candela also dances and gives mini-lessons in chachachá, merengue, bachata and West Coast Swing en español. Since our formation in Fall 2007, we have performed for First Night Austin, the Old Pecan Street Festival, XemumbaFest, PachangaFest, Austin Friends of Folk Art, Mexic-Arte, Music Under the Star at the Texas State History Museum, City of Austin's Live at the Plaza, HAND of Austin (formerly Services for the Elderly), the Octopus Club at AIDS Services of Austin, Havana Nights, Lake Travis Water Tours, Esquina Tango and others. We are a true dance coop in that we are all friends (with families and day jobs) who wholeheartedly pool our individual talents in leadership, performance, choreography, marketing and costumes. One night of inspiration can lead to a lifetime of dancing, which is magic for the heart, body and soul! Ya que estamos en el baile, ¡bailemos! - Now that we're at the dance, let's dance!
Cover Girl is Austin's only All-Chick 80's Cover Band and was voted #6 Best Cover Band in the 2009-'10 Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll! An Austin All-Star cast: Mandy Rowden - Lead Guitar and Vocals Julieann Banks - Bass and Vocals Carolyn Somes - Keyboards, Guitar and Vocals Melodie Zapata - Drums Cover Girl is available for club gigs, corporate functions, wedding receptions, high school reunions, proms, private parties, bar mitzvahs and funerals. All ladies, Mostly '80's!
Singer/songwriter/guitarist; will perform covers and/or originals, and will write songs to specifications. Plays acoustic, electric and 12-string. Can obtain keyboardist and other musicians if needed.
Whether they're playing a smoke filled bar in the middle of nowhere or on the steps of the Texas State Capitol, this Texas born band brings the funk no matter what. With smooth sounds ranging from reggae to rock, Champagne With Friends is sure to get any crowd on their feet. Based on the songwriting style of Gulf Coast native Thomas Champagne, this usually four member combo has audience’s young and old shaking the dance floor. With a strong Cajun jazz and funk foundation, layered with the sounds of the islands, Champagne with Friends is sure to energize any evening. Biography Born in the middle of mosquito country on the "Right Side of Texas" or Beaumont as they call it, Thomas Champagne grew up with the best of both worlds, Texas Pride and a Cajun Spirit. Hitting the stage by the age of 14, Thomas' musical roots were formed on piano, bass, and drums. While attending Texas A&M University in the mid 90's, Thomas formed a funk-rock quartet known as 4D2 and began playing throughout the state as the bassist and vocalist. Around the turn of the century, Thomas moved back to his hometown and starting performing bass with the Folsom Creek, a rock/bluegrass mix. After a great run of shows and a new album just a week from hitting the shelf, the group folded and out of disappointment and depression, Thomas discovered his true songwriting style, funky reggae. For the first time ever, Thomas took the stage as the front man forming his own band, Audioflava, a jazz/funk/pop entity that evolved into an electric power trio featuring Danny Anderson on guitar and Carlos Lopez on drums. Audioflava and Thomas moved to Austin, TX where he started working at Arlyn and Pedernales Studios. After a few years in Austin, Danny and Thomas decided it was time to hit the road and began touring the states as a duo, Champagne Anderson. With such a great success on the road as a duo, Thomas and his friends headed to the studio in the Fall of 2007 to complete their long awaited album, "Old Town", and hence form the group, "Champagne with Friends". Along with fellow South-East Texans, Nicholas F. Nolden and Danny Anderson, and the “Monster” himself on the drums, Mr. Carlos Lopez, Champagne with Friends have been steadily touring the states, shaking the stage, and spreading their good word. Within the past three years “Champagne with Friends” has performed on over 101 stages amongst 13 different states, and the train keeps on moving.
Band leader and trumpet player, Steve Moreland has taken some of Austin's finest musicians and created a fantastic swing band that would make any jazz enthusiast proud. The Vintage 15 has played at multiple venues across Texas and specializes in private events like wedding receptions and corporate events. However, the versatility of the band also makes them available to accommodate smaller ensemble, DJ and MC needs. This classic big band performs with a fresh and energetic take on timeless jazz standards. We specialize in making every event a spectacular affair that gets the audience dancing and swinging. The Vintage 15 will make their way across Texas to play your special event. They will even make custom playlists and arrangements to match your event's specifications. If you're looking for a good time and a classy event or night out, The Vintage 15 is the way to go.