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The
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Below is
a partial listing of musical,
comedy and specialty entertainment
options available through Celebration
Music and Events. This list
is constantly changing as we
are continually seeking and
developing new talent. Currently
our agency has over 600 entertainers
on file and the ability to locate
and contract with almost any
act regardless of size, price
or origin. If an entertainer
you are looking for does not
appear in the featured entertainers
section or in the entertainers
roster please inquire with us.
We may have them on file or
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Featured
Entertainers List
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Mobile
Casino
With friendly,
professional
dealers, regulation
sized gaming
tables, and
professional
accessories,
your guests
will enjoy
an authentic
Las Vegas
experience
at your next
event location!
Our tables
include but
are not limited
to Roulette,
Blackjack,
Texas Hold-Em,
and Craps.
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Mobile
DJ Service
Celebration
Music's DJ
service is
the Northwest's
premiere DJ
services.
Provide experienced,
professional
disc jockey
services to
hundreds of
events annually.
We perform
at wedding
ceremonies,
wedding receptions,
reunions,
bar-mitzvahs
and bat-mitzvahs,
school functions,
corporate
events and
any other
event where
quality dance
or background
music is required.
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Lloyd
Jones
Lloyd Jones
is arguably
the Northwest's
premier blues
act, touring
the world,
winning numerous
awards and
with several
critically
acclaimed
recordings
has helped
put Portland
on the blues
map.
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Johnny
Limbo and
The Lugnuts
One of Portland's
most beloved
and most enduring
entertainment
icons, Johnny
Limbo and
the Lugnuts
have been
performing
the great
music from
the 50's,
60's, and
70's since
1978 for countless
county and
state fairs,
corporate
events, weddings,
festivals,
and concerts.
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The
Beatniks
The Beatniks
perform the
music of the
60's &
70's with
energy and
passion that
you won't
find anywhere.
Capturing
the essence
of the music
with their
charisma,
chemistry,
and natural
talent is
why people
all over the
world are
fans of the
band!
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Dave
Anderson
Dave Anderson
is perhaps
Portland's
top comedian.
Touring nationally,
Dave Anderson
is in huge
demand for
corporate
events, clubs,
and universities.
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Michael
Winkle
Michael Winkle's
voice has
been favorably
compared to
Chet Baker
but with a
soulful quality
that reflects
his upbringing
in the Bay
Area of the
1960's. Michael
has been performing
in the Northwest
since the
mid 70's.
The recent
release of
his CD, "This
Dance"
has earned
him extensive
airplay locally
and nationally,
and fostered
enough interest
to launch
a short but
successful
tour of Japan
in November
2005.
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Joe
Stoddard
Joe Stoddard
presents a
fast paced
and humorous
musical comedy
show that
uses country
and classic
rock music
as the foundation
and homespun
humor that
has appeal
for young
and older
audiences
alike. Joe
Stoddard has
proven successful
for fairs
and corporate
events throughout
the country.
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Shwing
Daddies
“Jimmy
Buffett meets
The Beatles!”
is how one
client describes
The Shwing
Daddies. The
Shwing Daddies
combine the
excitement
of the best
of artists
such as The
Beatles, Dire
Straits, Chris
Isaac, Jimi
Hendrix, and
many other
rock icons
with the laid
back, fun,
approach of
a Jimmy Buffett
concert. The
Shwing Daddies
are an excellent
choice for
any event
where fun
is the key
element! |
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Black
Swan
Black Swan
is an eight-piece
ensemble performing
jazz, Dixieland,
and ragtime.
Black Swan
is in huge
demand for
festivals
and private
events across
the U.S. and
Canada. |
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Kaleo
Polynesian
Revue
The Kaleo
Polynesian
Revue presents
a show that
is breathtaking
in its beauty
and grace.
The closest
thing to the
Islands on
this side
of the Pacific
Ocean, the
Kaleo Polynesian
Revue has
been entertaining
audiences
across the
country. |
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Hit
Explosion
The Hit Explosion
is still the
standard by
which all
"70's"
tribute bands
are measured.
Touring the
country performing
for corporate
events, universities,
and packed
clubs everywhere. |
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Pressure
Point Band
The Pressure
Point Band
is Portland's
most versatile
dance band
for corporate
events and
weddings.
The Pressure
Point Band
features an
impressive
lineup of
many of the
area's top
musicians
and singers
as well as
a repertoire
spanning over
six decades. |
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A
New Groove
A New Groove,
as implied
by it’s
name is one
the freshest,
and most versatile
dance bands
in the Portland,
Oregon area.
Blessed with
an almost
obscene abundance
of talent,
A New Groove
leaves no
stone unturned
in their quest
for the Holy
Grail of funk,
disco, rock,
R&B, and
jazz. |
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Secrets
Portland’s
best-kept
“secret”
is destined
to be your
new favorite
party band!
Secrets plays
the greatest
dance hits
from the past
six decades
and features
a winning
combination
of amazing
musicianship,
versatility,
professionalism
and experience
that will
prove to be
the ingredients
for the success
of your next
event!
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SLAM
SLAM's musicians
are some of
the most talented
professionals
in the region.
With decades
of experience,
they know
what it takes
to make your
event a success.
Their specialty
is party dance
music with
an edge, but
if you require
a quiet dinner
or listening
set, they
can accommodate
that too. |
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24-7
Playing every
note with
love and care,
24-7 has a
proven track
record of
providing
non-stop dance
music ranging
from great
oldies from
the 60's to
the latest
Top-40 hits.
24-7 prides
themselves
on the "show"
which is highly
interactive,
fun, with
lots of audience
participation.
24-7 really
sings, and
plays their
instruments.
Real music,
no lip sync,
no karaoke!
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Power
of Ten
The Power
of Ten is
one of the
most powerful
and visually
exciting acts
to emerge
from the Pacific
Northwest
in years.
Comprised
of many of
the area's
top musicians,
talented singers,
and a large
horn section
the Power
of Ten performs
a wide range
of popular
dance music
ranging from
the 40's to
present day.
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Swingline
Cubs
Since 1983,
The Swingline
Cubs have
been the standard
by which all
other variety
dance bands
in the Portland
area have
been measured.
The fact that
the ‘Cubs’
have been
one of Portland’s
busiest private
party bands
over the past
twenty years
is no accident,
they are just
that good!
The Swingline
Cubs are available
for weddings,
corporate
events, birthday
parties, festivals,
concerts,
and any event
where quality
music and
exciting,
professional
entertainment
is essential.
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5
Guys Named
Moe
With the ability
to tailor
our show for
your event,
we offer a
number of
"theme
shows"
that are sure
to please.
First you
have the option
of a full
variety show,
which is a
little bit
of everything
from the 40's
to the 80's.
Other options
include a
full set of
easy listening
jazz standards
and swing
music for
a dinner set.
If it's 50's
Doo Wop and
60's rock
'n roll or
Motown you
want, 5 Guys
Named Moe
can do it.
And, for a
full-blown
"Dance-'Til-You-Drop"
party, we
can do an
entire show
of 70's &
80's Hits
and Disco.
Whatever you
need for your
event, we've
got you covered!
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Gruvbox
Gruvbox presents
the best of
the 70's,
80's, and
90's. Combining
a potent and
comprehensive
mix of the
best dance
music of the
past 30 years
and top of
the line musicianship,
Gruvbox is
enjoying massive
popularity
on the corporate,
club, and
private party
market. |
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Stage
III
Stage III
is a uniquely
talented musical
group with
the versatility
to play a
wide variety
of popular
music from
the 1940's
to contemporary
dance hits.
Stage III
is perfect
for events
ranging from
weddings to
corporate
where quality
entertainment
is a priority! |
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Jack
Mack and The
Heart Attack
Drawing from
their esteemed
past and moving
into the future,
Jack Mack
and the Heart
Attack have
put together
a new show
designed to
please audiences
with their
high level
of musicianship,
show-stopping
energy and
a fun factor
that will
raise the
roof wherever
they perform.
With a history
of world wide
acclaim, and
a new line-up
comprised
of the finest
talent, these
extraordinary
and dynamic
performers
provide just
the recipe
to cook up
a cardiac
party every
time they
hit the stage! |
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Party
Quake
Party Quake
is the perfect
5-8-piece
dance / show-band
combining
the talents
of some of
Southern California's
finest musicians
and entertainers.
Frenetic funk,
dominating
dance rhythms,
combined with
awesome Latin,
blues and
rock selections
from the past
to the present
are just a
few of the
things you
will witness
with this
act. The energy
level has
been described
as stratospheric;
the appearance
youthful but
mature; and
the show is
simply candy
for the eyes! |
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Fabulous
Essentials
The Fabulous
Essentials
are one of
the Northwest's
most versatile
variety dance
bands. From
Motown, classic
rock n' roll,
disco, blues,
funk, top
40 hits, and
background
jazz, The
Fabulous Essentials
have you covered!
The Fabulous
Essentials
are perfect
for weddings,
corporate
events, or
any event
where fabulous
entertainment
is essential.
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Partial
Entertainment Roster |
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ALTERNATIVE
/ ORIGINAL
Clumsy Lovers
Dr. Theopolis
Melody Guy
Pink Martini
Shanghai Woolies
Stephanie Schneiderman
3 Leg Torso
X Angels
Keegan Smith & The
Fam
Dirty Martini
BIG BAND / SWING
David Cooley
Swing D.C.
Woody Hite
K.C. Rhtym Kings
Johnny Martin
Cool Set
Art Abram's Swing Machine
Art Abram's Swingtet
Dr. T
BLUES / ROOTS
ROCK
Curtis Salgado
D.K. Stewart
Ellen Whyte
Jon Koonce
Linda Hornbuckle
Lloyd Jones
Louis Pain & Sweet
Baby James
Norman Sylvester
Steve Bradley
CLASSICAL
Quartet Barbette (Saxophone
Quartet)
Columbia Brass
Dorian Strings
Duo Con Brio
Evergreen String Quartet
Metropolitan Brass
Mezzanotte Strings
Ruslan
Satin Strings
Silverwood
Stradivari Strings
Tapestry
CLASSIC ROCK
Jamie's Rock n' Roll Legends
The Kingsmen
The Legends
Johnny Limbo & The
Lugnuts
Reunion (formerly The
Lettermen)
J.T. & Tourists
COMEDY
Dave Anderson
Elliot Maxx
Kermit Apio
Mike Jenkins
Art Krug
Greg Moreland
Dwight Slade
COUNTRY / ALTERNATIVE
COUNTRY
Hot Club of Cowtown
Country Classics
Cross Country
Derailers
Coyote Creek
Rosie Flores
Full House
Shorty & The Mustangs
(Western Swing)
Windy River
Misty River
Big Sandy & His Fly
Rite Boys
The Trail Band
Up Country
GOSPEL
Soutlake Band
Timothy Greenidge
Brown Sisters
Dorcas Smith
IMPERSONATORS
Johnny Cash
Patsy Cline
Neil Diamond
Elvis
Elton John
Abe Lincoln
Marilyn Monroe
Roy Orbison
Frank Sinatra
Many others
JAZZ
Bill Beach
Carlton Jackson
Cool Set
Dan Balmer
David Lee
George Mitchell
Janice Scroggins
John Gilmore
Marilyn Keller
Mel Brown
Michael Allen Harrison
Michael Winkle
Moulin Rouge
N'Touch
Patrick Lamb
Paul Mazzio
Phil Baker
Ramsey Embick
Randy Porter
Rebecca Kilgore
Renato Caranto
Rick McNutt
Ron Steen
Shirley Nanette
Steve Cannon
Thara Memory
Timothy Bryson
Tom Grant
Tom Wakeling
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TRADITIONAL JAZZ / DIXIELAND
Jim Beatty Jazz Band
River Boat Ramblers
Ernie Carson
Capitol City Jazz
Oregon Jazz
Uptown Lowdown
Misty River Drifters
Black Swan
TRIBUTE (60's
- 90's)
Hit Explosion (Disco)
Retros (80's from Seattle)
Rock n' Roll Legends
VARIETY BANDS
24-7
Antics
Design
Metro
Night Flight
Patrick Lamb Band
Power of Ten
Pressure Point
SLAM
Stage III
Swingline Cubs
The Essentials
The Moes
Too Much
VOCAL GROUPS
M-pact
String of Pearls
Swizzle Chicks
The Coats
The Standards
WORLD MUSIC
AFRICAN
Fools In Paradise
Obo Addy
Bakra Bat'a
Balafon
NATIVE AMERICAN
Arlie Neskahie
CELTIC/IRISH
Golden Bough
An Ceol
Cobblestone
Nancy Curtin
John Diehnal
Dunne O' Leary
Celtic Pride
Raven
Muck Savage
Full Shilling
Cronnin Tierney
Cul An T
Peater Yeates
ITALIAN
Mandophonic Quartet
Justin Franzinio
JAPANESE
Koto & Violin
KLEZMER
Mazel Tov
Serendipity
The Mike Kurtis Klezmer
Project
LATIN
Pepe & The Bottle
Blondes
Conjunto Allegre
Caliente
Armonia Latin
Viva Mexico
Alfredo Muro
Palante
Neftali
Bobby Torres Ensemble
Ramsey Y' Los Montunos
POLYNESIAN /
HAWAIIAN
Big Kahunas
Kimo Pang
REGGAE
Earth Tones
I & I
TROPICAL / STEEL
DRUM
Caribbean All Stars
Curare
Gary Gibson Group
Pan Gypsies
The Instigators
ZYDECO / CAJUN
Caramel Chocolates
Etouffee
Sundogs
SPECIALTY
Acrobats
Ballon Artists
Casinos
Comedians
Characaturists
DJ's
Fortune Tellers
Game Show To Go
Hypnotists
Jugglers
Karaoke
Magicians
Oktoberfest
Portable Games
Story Tellers
Stiltwalkers
Virtual Reality Games
9 Hole Golf
Face Painters
Many Others
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In our
continual effort to locate and
promote new talent, Celebration
Music and Events always welcomes
entertainers to send their promotional
materials to us. Suggested content
is an 8x10 glossy photograph
and/or a high quality digtal
photo in JPEG or GIF format,
a music sample on tape and/or
CD (CD is preferred), VHS video,
biographies, news clippings,
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Send all promotional
materials to:
Celebration Music and Events
ATT: New Entertainment Director
6916 S.E. 17th. Portland,
OR 97202
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