KEY - ALL CATEGORIES
| C - Country | J - Jazz | S - Standard |
| CR - Country Rock | P - Polkas | SD - Square Dance |
| D - Dixieland | R - Rock | T40 - Top 40 |
| HR - Hard Rock | R&R - Rock and Roll | Vcl = Vocalist |
"STANDARD" BANDS
The "standard" dance combo usually
consists of a piano, bass, and drums, and is usually augmented by a sax, trumpet, and/or
trombone. All of the standard bands emphasize the popular music and jazz of the 30's through the
present. In general, they will not sound like a "rock" band because they don't stress the use of electronically amplified instruments. Some
bands may include a
vocalist. Most can also do polkas, waltzes, and Latin-American selections.
| LEADER | PHONE # | CITY | BAND | SIZE | STYLE |
| Adams, Dan | 330-262-3254 | Wooster | Wooster Jazz Trio | 3 | S, J |
| Brown, Steve | 419-884-0801 | Lexington | Good Vibes | 4-5 | S, J, 50's - 60's |
| Gardner, Terry | 330-263-4548 | Wooster | Good Company | 4-8 | S, D, J, Vcl, 50's, 60's |
| Gardner, Terry | 330-263-4548 | Wooster | The Terry Gardner Big Band | 16 | Swing, 50's - 90's |
| Hall, Percy | 419-522-1088 | Mansfield | The Percy Hall Orchestra | 5-7 | S (D) |
| Martin, Paul | 419-289-6361 | Ashland | PM Jazz | 3-5 | J, S |
| Martin, Paul | 419-289-6361 | Ashland | Stardust | 9 | 20's - 50's, Vcl |
| Martin, Paul | 419-289-6361 | Ashland | The Artistic Jazz Orchestra | 19 | 20's - 50's, Vcl, Kenton |
| Pasquerello, Tony | 419-756-7332 | Mansfield | Tony Rello Trio | 3 | S (J) |
| Thauvette, Ralph | 419-342-7140 800-589-7612 |
Shelby | The Ribtickler Band | 5-7 | S, D, Swing, Vcl, 50's thru 70's, CR, P, R, Latin |
KEY - ALL
CATEGORIES
| C - Country | J - Jazz | S - Standard |
| CR - Country Rock | P - Polkas | SD - Square Dance |
| D - Dixieland | R - Rock | T40 - Top 40 |
| HR - Hard Rock | R&R - Rock and Roll | Vcl = Vocalist |
CONTEMPORARY
BANDS
The instrumentation of these bands usually consist of electric guitar, electric piano, and drums. All feature vocals. Most of these bands are also capable of playing standard tunes.
|
LEADER |
PHONE |
CITY |
BAND |
SIZE |
STYLE |
|
419-884-0801 |
Lexington |
Flashback |
4-5 |
S, J, 50's - 70's Rock |
|
|
Karen Fern Steve Fern |
330-749-8444 330-201-7153 |
Wooster | R&E Band | 2 | Club/Bar/Parties |
CHAMBER
ENSEMBLES
Many of these small ensembles would be suitable for performing church wedding prelude music, or music for a luncheon, dinner, cocktail party, or wedding reception. Most of the groups perform a variety of music ranging from classical selections to Broadway show tunes to popular music.
|
LEADER |
PHONE |
CITY |
ENSEMBLE |
SIZE |
|
419-525-2688 |
Mansfield |
Trio Alla Breve (Ob-Clar-Bsn) |
3 |
|
|
419-525-2688 |
Mansfield |
Carol Bernhardt Trio (Ob-Vln-Cello) |
3 |
|
| Carol Bernhardt | 419-525-2688 | Mansfield | Mansfield Woodwind Quintet | 5 |
|
Sharon Blaydes |
740-507-6054 |
Mt. Vernon |
Amati String Quartet |
4 |
|
Lindsey Gray |
330-317-8577 |
Dalton |
Secrest String Quartet |
4 |
|
419-522-1088 |
Mansfield |
Woodwind or Brass Trio |
3 |
|
|
419-512-6910 |
Lexington |
Classic Brass |
5 |
|
|
|
216-896-0880 (Home) |
Pepper Pike |
Pegasus (String Duo, Trio, Qrt.) |
2-3-4 |
|
419-961-3871 |
Mansfield |
5 |
||
|
Norma Stanford |
216-228/4509 |
Cleveland |
String Quartet |
4 |
SINGLE & DUO
PERFORMERS
Single performers are well suited for small gatherings
such as cocktail parties, small dinners, or wedding receptions held in the home
or small party room. They would also be suitable for style shows, restaurants, and
cocktail lounges. Their styles vary - some do jazz, some ragtime, some
pop-rock.
|
LEADER |
PHONE |
CITY |
INSTRUMENT |
STYLE |
|
William Balliett |
419-886-2990 |
Bellville |
Banjo |
Sing-along, Dixieland |
|
419-525-2688 |
Mansfield |
Oboe |
Soloist (Weddings) |
|
|
Charles Bradley II |
419-775-7343 (Home) |
Mansfield |
Trombone |
Soloist (Weddings) |
|
419-884-0801 |
Mansfield |
Standards, Jazz, Light Rock |
||
|
419-756-4857 |
Mansfield |
Soloist (Weddings) |
||
| Crane, David | 419-526-6178 | Mansfield | Piano | Jazz |
|
Lanny Gooding |
419-687-5344 |
Plymouth |
Piano |
Standards, Jazz |
| Ken Holzworth | 330-336-8125 | Wadsworth | Trumpet | Soloist (Weddings) |
|
Deb Logan |
419-947-7340 |
Mt. Gilead |
Piano |
Soloist (Weddings) |
| Martin, Paul | 419-289-6361 | Ashland | PM Jazz Duo (piano & bass) | Standards, Jazz |
|
Tony Pasquarello |
419-756-7322 |
Mansfield |
Standards, Jazz |
|
|
419-512-6910 |
Mansfield |
Trumpet |
Soloist (Weddings) |
|
|
Dariush "Dar" Saghafi |
216-896-0880 (Home) 216-287-8090 (Cell 1) 216-210-2310 (Cell 2) |
Pepper Pike | Violin | Soloist (Weddings) |
| Darrell Smith | 419-526-0418 | Mansfield | Trumpet | Soloist (Weddings) |
|
419-884-1095 |
Lexington |
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals |
Various Styles |
ETHNIC BANDS
Need a polka band? Try this one on for size! Their variety and personality add a lot to help get your special event going!
|
LEADER |
PHONE |
CITY |
BAND |
STYLE |
|
419-961-3871 |
Mansfield |
Hamburger Five German Band |
Polkas, Waltzes, Marches |