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"An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one." ~ Charles Horton Cooley
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 Over the Edge is the dynamic combination of Adam Gottstein, guitar/vocals, Dave Holob on electric violin & mandolin/vocals and Joe Bellamy on electric bass. The result is music that combines and compliments their artistic sensibilities. The trio blends their sound to cover a wide range of musical styles from jazz and blues, bluegrass and country to ballads. It’s hard to pigeon-hole this band…which is their very strength…they are authentic, diverse and original in the truest sense of the words. They play original songs as well as covering familiar tunes from various eras.
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 The Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 12-piece dance orchestra in the style of famous 1920's hotel bands, was formed in 2008 and features some of the area's top local and professional musicians. Organizing and leading the band are Steve and Jeff Chambers who are both former (and charter) members of world famous Royal Society Jazz Orchestra (RSJO). Steve continues to lead the South Bay Swing Band, a 19 piece Bay Area big band that has made 7 appearances on the main stage at Gilroy's Garlic Festival.
The Orchestra (SJO) is available for all types of engagements. We were a featured band at Kennedy Mine's "Minestock", a "Tea Dance" at the American Legion Hall in Jackson, two appearances for the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at the Dante Club in Sacramento, Sutter Creek's Mardi Gras, Preston Castle Foundation's Wine Tour, and most recently Ironstone Vineyard's Concours d' Elegance.
SJO features many tunes from the 1920's and 30's era as well as performing other dance styles such as rumbas, tangos, cha-chas, waltzes, etc. Our dance and dinner sets contain a wonderful variety of these styles.
SJO features two looks for the band. Tuxedos are worn for formal occasions. For semi-formal or informal occasions (special shows or semi-formal appearances), our uniform consists of black slacks and shoes, white shirt, silver/black vests, and a black flat cap.
Call us for further information, references, and our very reasonable rates! (209) 295-4305. Website |
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 RICK LIPP, pianist, singer, and arranger, was a permanent cast member of TV’s "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and "Glen Campbell’s Good Time Hour". He also was a touring member of the hit group Climax (“Precious and Few”)
In 1976, Rick joined singer/songwriter Mac Davis, and played keyboards for the popular entertainer for 13 years, in concert, on tour, and in numerous television appearances and events.
Rick has been a featured artist at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee since 1997, and performs frequently in the Sacramento area. He was the featured pianist at the Jackson Rancheria Hotel Lone Wolf Restaurant until its closure in 2009. Rick was the keyboardist /arranger for Mimosa for over 10 years.
Rick’s CD, “I Keep Going Back to Joe’s” is available for purchase at
209-296-4754 or at www.invitationsplusonline.com
Rick presently performs at Thomi's Cafe & Bakery in Jackson on Friday and Saturday evenings and at various private parties, weddings, and events. Rick can be contacted at ricklipp@surfbest.net or 209-296-4754
Feb. 2012...
Rick enjoyed an evening of celebration at Mac Davis's 70th birthday party. He was reunited with the band and good friends.
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 Carol Harper Voice coach, pianist, accompanist, composer /arranger, choral conductor. Carol has been a voice coach for over 15 years. She was a choral director of both adult and children's choirs in the Bay Area, with students who had performed in the San Jose Children's Musical Theater, and choir members who currently sing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. She was also a children's choir director and production director at West Gate Church in San Jose.
Carol recently moved back to California from Nashville, Tennessee, where she was a Soprano I in The Nashville Choir, singing with greats such as Alison Krauss, Phil Stacey, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, The Soul Choir, and many more. She has sung background vocals for Christian artist/TV personality Erica Lane, as well as vocals for several film/TV documentaries, including the movie Landfall and Women in the Military. She was also the Music Minister of South Gate Baptist Church in Nashville, TN, and is currently the Music Minister/Organist of Trinity Episcopal Church in Sutter Creek.
Carol teaches the Traditional method combined with the SLS [speech-level] singing method as developed by Seth Riggs, the vocal coach of many Grammy-award winning stars.
(209) 559-6256
carolrharper@gmail.com
http://www.carolharper.com/vocals.html |
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