Performer
Players
Set
Allan & Ashcraft
Country/Rock
www.allanandashcraft.com
Booking: Allan Craig Miller
260-215-2137
hubiea@gmail.com
Allan Miller, vocals; Hubie Ashcraft, guitar, vocals; Jeff Ude, keys, vocals; Andrew Teeple, bass; Mike Grant, drums; Travis Gow, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals.
Five seasoned and award-winning musicians with extensive touring and live performance experience. Combining the best of traditional and modern country music with elements of rock 'n roll that will exceed your entertainment needs. Allan & Ashcraft perform every song with a passion that will keep you on the dance floor all night long.
American Idol Karaoke
Disc Jockeys/Karaoke
www.facebook.com/americanidolkaraoke
Booking: Jay Clibon
260-637-7926 or 260-341-4770
americanidolkaraoke@yahoo.com
Jay, Doug P., Jesse, Josh, Matt and TJ.
The largest karaoke/DJ company in Fort Wayne. The best deejays and huge music selection. Professional level equipment. Second to none. Booking: Jay Clibon, 260-637-7926 or 260-341-4770.
Autovator
Original Rock
www.autovator.com
Booking:
260-246-2962
n2havnfun2@yahoo.com
Shane Wyant, vocals, guitar; Jason Howey, guitar; Brandon Klotz, drums, vocals; Shad Stahlman, bass, vocals.
One hour of raw power.
BackWater
Country/Rock
www.backwaterband.net
Booking: Adam Kiel
260-494-5364
drummerawk@yahoo.com
Gene Fugate, lead and harmony vocals, lead guitar; Tom Johnson, keyboards, guitar, vocals; Mike Higgins, guitar, vocals; Lang Johnson, guitar; Rich Schwartz, harmony vocals, bass guitar; Adam Kiel, drums, vocals.
Shows are energetic, like a high octane-fueled, supercharged country rock extravaganza. It’s all about entertaining the crowd and making them a part of our show. Hold on tight. It’s gonna be a wild ride.
Angie Baker Trio
Variety
Booking: Angie Baker
260-908-4806
officenanny911@yahoo.com
Angie Baker, lead vocal, acoustic guitar; Jim Baker, bass; Kevin Jackson, drums.
Angie, Jim and Kevin perform together in a quiet setting that offers smooth, soft and relaxing background music for fine dining, art or wine-tasting events, weddings and non-profit fundraisers. Original music found on CD Baby under Angela Baker - The Chick CD. Angie is also an endorsing artist for Dean Markley Guitar Strings.
Biff & The Cruisers
Rock & Roll
www.biffandthecruisersband.com/
Booking: Jim Borden
260-417-5495
biffcruise@comcast.net
Rob Pierce, lead guitar, vocals; Dan Ertel, bass, vocals; Jim Courtney, keyboards, vocals; Jim Borden, tenor sax, vocals; Larry Shreeve, drums; Sylvia Shreeve, vocals; Patty Borden, sound, lights.
50s thru 80s Top 10 hits. Four lead singers and great harmonies. Coasters, Diamonds, Elvis, Mellencamp and many other artists. Talented musicians, dynamic stage appearance, large professional sound system and lighting. We’ll get you on your feet!
Mike Conley
Acoustic Variety
www.mikeconley.net
Booking: Mike Conley
260-750-9758
mike@mikeconley.net
Mike performs as a solo act, as a duo with Chris Dodds or with his “Rat Pack” jazz band, The Beef Manhattans (Casey Stansifer, bass; Todd Phillips, piano; John Moss, drums).
Cool covers sprinkled in with originals. Setlist includes the Beatles, Radiohead, Dave Matthews, Sinatra, many jazz standards and obscure 80s tunes. Spice up your special event with Conley, Dodds or the Beef Manhattans.
Downstait
Original Rock
www.myspace.com/downstait
Booking: Jethro McConnell
260-409-6715
downstaitjc@aol.com
Zack Call, vocals; Justin Call, guitar, vocals; Isaiah Zwick, guitar; Sean Arata, bass, vocals, Clint Bransteter, drums.
Mostly originally written music and some covers.
Elephants in Mud
Variety
www.facebook.com/elephantsinmud
elephantsinmud.bandcamp.com
Booking: Lynn
260-413-4581
gigaround@gmail.com
Jared Mud, vocals, guitars, miscellaneous; Swain Mud, vocals, bass, guitar, synth, miscellaneous; Lynn Mud, vocals, drums, miscellaneous.
Drawing influence from old school dub reggae, soul music, rock n' roll, Midwest music festivals, lyrical hip-hop, and all the while maintaining a DIY punk ethos, EiM wants nothing more than to play music that makes the ladies dance and to put the people they love the most, their fans, in a state of blissed-out musical euphoria. Because, life is beautiful ... with the right soundtrack.
Freak Brothers, The
Adam Martin, bass, vocals; Brandon Rentfrow, guitar, vocals; Adam Rudolph, drums, vocals; Dan Mihuc, guitar, vocals; Matthew Cashdollar, sax, keys, vocals; Marcus Farr, trombone, vocals; Aaron King, trombone, vocals; Todd Roth, trumpet, keys, vocals.
Funkier than James Brown’s underwear! Not just a show, an experience. We bring the sounds of the last 30 years back to you in a mix that will keep you moving all night.
Tim Harrington Band
Horn Band
www.reverbnation.com/timharringtonband
www.myspace.com/timharringtonband
Booking: Tim Harrington
765-479-4005
Tim Harrington, guitar; Alan Carter, bass; Chris Lewis, drums; Paul Rowan, trumpet; Patrick Dennis, trombone; Joe Wise, keyboards.
We cover horn band classics like Ides of March, Tower of Power, Chicago, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Blood Sweat and Tears and more. Also include multi-genre originals that encompass rock, Latin, jazz, reggae and funk.
Jaenicke Consort Inc., The
Classical
www.jconsort.com
Booking: Sally Hinkle-Teegarden
260-426-9096
jconsort@gmail.com
Nancy Calhoun-Drew, flute; George Donner, oboe; Susan Devito, clarinet; Bryan Gibson, horn; Sally Hinkle-Teegarden, bassoon.
Classic woodwind ensemble creates an elegant tapestry of sound. The music is alive and refreshing. Whether plain or fancy, we design the perfect musical background for your wedding, party, church service or corporate event.
Joe Justice
Variety
Booking: Joe Justice
260-486-7238
joejams@comcast.net
Vocals, acoustic guitars, harmonica, foot percussion.
A solo performance that's entertaining, interactive & fun! Shows include a variety of popular hits that cover many styles from the 60's & 70's to popular songs of today. Can fit in your venue and budget!
Joel Young Band, The
Classic Rock & Country
Booking: Joel Young
260-414-4983
joelyoungmusic@yahoo.com
Scott Byler, drums, vocals; Mitch Dimke, bass; Gary “Meatball” McMeekin, lead guitar, vocals; John McCorkle, keyboards, vocals; Joel Young, vocals, guitar.
Some of the best classic rock, country, blues and 70s/80s music in the area! You can’t help yourself, but you’ll feel the urge to sing along! Then you’ll have to dance!
Junk Yard Band
Classic Rock & Oldies
www.myspace.com/thejunkyardband
Booking: Don Miles
260-622-4631
jybdrummer@hotmail.com
Dale Pequignot, lead vocals; Rick Brown, sax, keys, guitar, vocals; Mike Hockaday, bass, vocals; Jerry Farrington, lead guitar, vocals; Don Miles, drums; Jimmy Robison & Roger Moore, crew.
Classic rock and oldies. Dance/party rock n’ roll. From Jerry Lee Lewis to Bruce Springsteen. From Beach Boys to Z.Z. Top.
Kill the Rabbit
Originals & Covers
www.ktrrocks.com
Booking: Scotty or Marc
260-223-2381, 419-771-9127
killtherabbitband@yahoo.com
Marc Baker, bass guitar, vocals; Scotty Hayes, lead vocals; Sheridan Lippi, drums; Mike Adams, guitar, vocals; Tony Gardner, lead guitar.
We are seasoned professionals and put on a rock show that engages the crowd and promotes a good time by all who come to see Kill The Rabbit.
KillNancy
Rock & Variety
www.killnancy.com
Booking: Greg or Mike
260-740-6460, 260-579-1516
mike@mikearchbold.com
Jef Conn, vocals; Mike Archbold, guitars; Greg Titzer, guitars; John Tingley, drums; Scott “Fish” Jackson, bass.
Fort Wayne’s newest super-group with members of Rosemary Gates, Migraines, Downbreed and Shunned. Top-notch, road-tested professionals with decades of combined experience to bring you the most high-energy rock show in NE Indiana. Sound provided.
Left Lane Cruiser
Punk Blues
www.myspace.com/leftlanecruiser
Booking: Brenn Beck
260-482-5213
leftlanecruiser@gmail.com
Joe Evans, slide guitar, lead vocals; Brenn Beck, washboard, harp, paint-tray, backing vocals, a big-ass bass drum and other odds and ends.
Mashed potatoes and whiskey fuel this two-man frenzy of blues-driven noise. Be mesmerized by a sound so big and raw that you won’t be able to stop your foot from a stompin’.
Marshall Law
Country & Country Rock
www.rogermarshallband.com
Facebook Page
Booking: Roger Marshall
260-229-3360
roger@rogermarshallband.com
Roger Marshall, lead guitar, vocals; Celia Price, keyboards; Phil Henschen, drums; John Mazza, bass; Tom McIntire, lighting and sound engineer.
Marshall Law will rock your night away, layin' it down as only musicians with years of performing experience can. You will know the difference when this group of seasoned, professional musicians takes the stage, performing a variety of great country and rock classics with some newer tunes mixed in as well. Marshall Law covers music from Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more, including popular cuts from Marshall's first CD, Roger Marshall and the Law and his newer Hiding in the Wide Open CD and video, which was recorded in 2005 and aired 12 weeks on GAC
Mike Moses
Comedy & Poetry Productions
www.mikemosespresents.com
Booking: Mike Moses
260-804-7834
mikemosespresents@gmail.com
Comedy and spoken word. Mike Moses presents also books Art & Soul in the City as well as the monthly Snickerz pro-am event.
My Lost Tribe
Rock/Alternative
www.mylosttribe.net
Facebook Page
Booking: Alex Mendez
260-402-7590
Mendaj01@gmail.com
Chris Reilly, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Alex Mendez, lead guitar, backing vocals; Anthony Krick, bass guitar, backing vocals; Ronnie Geels, drums, backing vocals.
Fun, easy going guys who love to write, perform, and jam out to all kinds of music. From classic rock to 90's Alternative to originals, it's always a good time for all ages!
Pink Droyd
Pink Floyd Tribute
http://PinkDroyd.com
Booking: Kevin Quandt
260-414-8818
pinkdroydband@gmail.com
Kevin Quandt, guitar, lead vocals; Daniel Fisher, keyboards, vocals; Mike Lennon, lead guitar, vocals; Grace Bender, vocals; Nick Talevski, percussion; Al Smith, bass, vocals; Kari Diehl, vocals; Steve Lunn, saxophone; Nick Schenkel, video.
An audio/visual tribute to the music and experience of Pink Floyd. Live Pink Floyd music complemented with full laser, video and lighting production gets you as close to the real thing as possible.
Raq the Rivers Belly Dance Alliance
Belly Dancers
www.jordanaandfriends.com
Booking: Jordana bint Zweena
260-417-4678
raqtherivers@gmail.com
Local troupes and solo performers.
A belly dancer is the perfect way to shake up your next event. Family-oriented and perfect for parties, weddings, fund-raisers, charity events and most any other type of event. Great fun for people of all ages.
Remnants
Classic Rock
www.remnantsband.com
Booking: Ralph Tourkow
260-466-1945
rtourkow@gmail.com
Kathy Pauquette, vocals; Ralph Tourkow, bass guitar; Tom Gust, vocals, keyboard, guitar, musical director; Steve Lunn, lead guitar, saxophone, vocals; Greg King, drums.
Strong vocal harmonies with precision musicianship combine to create just the right variety of classic rock, soul, Motown, swing, oldies, disco and funk classics guaranteed to keep you glued to the dance floor.
Renegade
Country/Rock
www.ftw-renegade.com
Booking: John Curran
260-402-1634
john.curran@qualityonsite.com
John Curran, lead vocals, guitar, mandolin; Jack Allen, vocals, bass guitar; Gary Martin, steel guitar, banjo, dobro; Jack Martinez, vocals, lead guitar; Aaron Wood, drums.
Upbeat, hot country – original music adding a flavorable spice to the country scene and performing like the fans like to see them perform. The old Renegade mentality is back – the fun, the party, the good times.
Rosemary Gates
Alternative Rock
www.RosemaryGates.com
Booking: Michael Archbold
260-579-1516
mike@mikearchbold.com
Christian Schult, vocals; Michael Archbold, guitars; Bryan Bankson, bass; John Tingley, drums.
High-energy rock band with the appropriate mix of popular covers and inspired originals. RG boast one of the scene’s most loyal followings and continue to be one of its biggest draws.
Slip Kitty
Rock & Variety
www.myspace.com/slipkittyband
Booking: Rick Sullivan
260-701-0484
rvgod@sullivanrv.com
Scott Gase, vocals, keyboards; Stephanie Richardson, vocals, keyboards; Jimbob Holley, guitars, keyboards; Khris Southerland, bass; Rick Sullivan, drums, backing vocals.
Rock n’ roll, country rock, male & female music-show band.
Paul New Stewart & Kimmy Dean
Variety
www.reverbnation.com/paulnewstewart
Booking: Paul New Stewart
260-485-5600
pnew21@aol.com
Paul New Stewart, piano, synths, trumpent, guitar, vocals; Kimmy Dean, drums, vocals; J.J. McCoy, vocals.
Paul & Kimmy do classic rock; country; beach music; Buffett and reggae; the Rat Pack music of Sinatra, Dino, Michael Buble, Tony Bennet, Paul Anka; 50s and 60s oldies; Motown; Elvis; disco; and old school. You're guaranteed a big sound. Available for corporate functions, weddings, private parties, clubs in many states and state and county fairs. Catalina Island Records recording artist.
Sum Morz, The
Rock & Variety
www.summorz.com
Booking: Chad Hiatt
260-348-5342
cdaddy10@live.com
Crystal Brown, lead vocals; Craig Stephan, lead guitar; Chad Hiatt, rhythm guitar, vocals; Maurice Turner, bass, vocals; Beto Magana, drums.
We have an awesome mix for any party. We play what it takes to get the whole room jumping and having fun – anything from No Doubt and Sublime to Breaking Benjamin and Franz Ferdinand to Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon ...
Swing Time Karaoke Entertainment
Disc Jockeys/Karaoke
www.swingtimekaraoke.com
Booking: Larry Shinaberry
260-749-0063
sing@swingtimekaraoke.com
Lynne and Larry.
Professional karaoke show for your club or event. One of the best selections and variety of music in the tri-state area. Check out our online songbook! Top-notch system, allowing singers to sound their best. We provide a fun and entertaining show.
Unlikely Alibi
Rock & Reggae
www.unlikelyalibi.com
Booking: Todd Roth
260-615-2966
toddroth99@yahoo.com
Todd Roth, vocals, trumpet, keys, guitar; Ben Porter, guitar; Tony Timms, bass; Duane Alexander, drums. Featuring members of Heavy Step, Skavossas and Strut Train.
Organ- and guitar-driven power pop with a twist of reggae. That’s what you get from these guys — nothing more, definitely nothing less. Their energy will keep you dancing all night.
Urban Legend
Rock & Soul
www.urbanlegendnow.com/2/
Booking:
260-312-1657
1urbanlegend@gmail.com
Lisa McDavid, vocals, percussion; Paul Grady, vocals. percussion; Matt Schory, guitar, vocals; Mike Rogers, keyboards, vocals; Mike DuPuis, drums, cymbals; Mark Gevaart, bass.
Fronted by some of the area’s top vocalists, Urban Legend have worked for over four years and continue to put their own spin on classic R&B, soul and rock songs. Dance songs you love, presented with an energy and presence that pulls you in.
What She Said
Rock & Variety
www.myspace.com/whatshesaidband
Booking: Jon Durnell
260-466-2752
jdurnell@comcast.net
Missy Czaja, lead vocals; Jon Durnell, guitar, backing vocals; Missy Burgess, bass, backing vocals; Nick Bobay, keyboards, backing vocals; Brad Crossland, percussion.
Simply one of the best rock/variety bands in the region. Guaranteed to make you groove with over 100 songs from the 1960s to today! Perfect for clubs, weddings, parties and corporate events.