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Joe Callura
Oldies Shows, Tom Jones Tribute Shows performed with band or backing tracks;
Single Stage; vocalist/performer
Single
Joe Callura's stage presence is second to none, displaying explosive energy, glittery costuming, humour and most importantly an ability to reach out and touch his audiences.
From his early years Joe was found to have pure raw vocal talent as the principal vocalist in school choirs to fronting rock bands and orchestras. Along the way he had his own banquet/bar band, "Breezin' with Joe Callura", for some 15 years but most notably performed on weekends in the late 60s in his home town at Hamilton's hottest dance club (Club Continental), where he first started to perform as a Tom Jones tribute artist, while at the same time supporting himself during his school years.
At the young age of 19 Joe turned down an RCA Victor recording career in favour of finishing university, which ultimately led to a professional accounting degree as a Chartered Accountant. To this day he runs his own full time public accountancy practice by day but continues to be a professional vocalist by night. This strange combination has been the subject of television episodes on programs such as the CTV National News and the Rogers TV Prosperity Show as well as numerous newspaper and magazine articles.
In 1994, after a long hiatis, Joe was invited to bring his Tom Jones routine out of the closet and to perform it in a high level Legend show in Toronto, after which he was immediately invited to appear at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Since then Las Vegas has been a regular stop for this performer as well as other US and Canadian cities. Locally Joe has performed in such prestigious venues such as Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto and Hamilton Place. His Tom Jones act has become a popular product for numerous Legend Show promoters. In that Joe performs some 500 songs of various artists spanning diverse vocal styles such as Bocelli to Bee Gees, he has evolved as an accomplished general stage entertainer, although he continues to be best known as one of the world's premier Tom Jones tribute artists. Additionally he has created his own show, "Simply Entertainment", which showcases many of the other performers that he has met along the way as well as himself. Most recently Joe completed his first recording called "Love From Many Angles" which offers 12 original songs of varying styles.
Whether you want to hire Joe to perform his solo Tom Jones act, his solo Vegas Vocalist/Entertainer act or to engage him to put together a full legends based show, the resultant entertainment product and related cost will be catered to your personal budget. For the smaller budgets Joe vocalizes live to pre-recorded musical background tracks and for the larger venues he uses live bands ranging from 4 pieces to as much as a 13 piece orchestra.
"Powerful", "Emotional" and "Wide Ranging" are just some of the terms used to describe Joe's vocal talents. It has been regularly commented that "your voice sent chills running down my spine". His stage presence is second to none, displaying explosive energy, glittery costuming, humour and most importantly an ability to reach out and touch his audiences. After seeing one of Joe's energetic performances YOU will be exhausted.
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Brenda Brown Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Standards, Easy Listening, Cocktail and Dinner Entertainment
Quartet
Hamilton, Canada's Brenda Brown owns a smooth and expressive voice that beautifully illuminates her distinguished selection of repertoire.
Brenda studied Music at Mohawk College and Laurentian University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Laurentian University and education degrees from Charles Sturt University and Nipissing University.
With hundreds of professional shows to her name, in 2013 Brenda teamed up with Toronto Canada jazz musician Ross Wooldridge to record her debut EP. The remarkable debut earned Brenda a nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year at the 2015 Hamilton Music Awards.
Brenda's latest labour of love is a full length album with spectacular new arrangements of some of the finest songs in the jazz canon. Brenda's confident and rich voice is a perfect fit for the big band and orchestra, creating those lush, authentic sounds we all love.
The album includes a special duet with Juno winner Alfie Zappacosta and a guest appearance by guitarist Reg Schwager.
In December 2019 Brenda released two singles: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm."
The full album Life Among Giants was released worldwide May 2020.
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Mystic Highway
Classic Rock
5 or more
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Eddie Paton
Spanish guitar instrumental arrangements of easy listening and pop songs, rumba flamenco, Latin jazz.
Guitarist and Singer of classic pop/rock and adult contemporary hits
Single
An accomplished and reliable professional musician with extensive experience providing background music for special events, private parties, casual fine dining restaurants, pubs and patios.
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QUESHIP
PROGRESSIVE FOLK ROCK; ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC
Trio
ALL ORIGINAL BAND WITH MUSICAL INFLUENCES SPANNING TRADITIONAL FOLK, PROGRESSIVE ROCK AND ALTERNATIVE SOUNDS AND SUBJECT MATTER
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Patti Zonta
Multiple
Single
*** many years of experience. Love singing lead as well as harmony / back-up
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Steve Pelletier
Blues, Roots, Dance, Top 40, Reggae, and many more
Single
Bassist, Band Leader, Engineer, Producer, Studio Owner, Protools Operator
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Groove Miller
R+B Blues Funk Jazz
Quartet
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Jeff Eager
Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock
Single
Versatility is the defining trait of Jeff Eager’s talent. The character and range of his voice, expansive skills on guitar, bass, and keys, and his approach to song-writing and arranging seem to move effortlessly through genres. Soul, rock, funk, pop, R&B: Eager knows and combines all these styles with authenticity. Add to this a commanding stage presence radiating experience and charm; it’s clear why Jeff Eager has secured a reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic artists.
As a touring and session musician, Jeff has had a career of experiences across the continent from Halifax to Hollywood, and overseas. He performed with Canadian vocal star Elise LeGrow at the 2018 International TED convention in Vancouver, and did a European tour opening for pop legend Rick Astley. Eager has performed on stage with rock icon Lenny Kravitz, backed up Larry Gowan of Styx, and worked with many Canadian stars like Gary Beals, Arkells, John Orpheus, and Shakura S’Aida; as well as performed at Toronto’s historic Massey Hall with Epic Eagles.
In 2014, Jeff Eager independently released his first album, Bonavista, with supporting shows at the TD Jazz Festival, Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Trius Jazz Festival, and as a guest star at Sean Jones’ Soul in the City at Casa Loma, Toronto.
In 2023, Eager released his second full-length studio album, titled 2070. With several years of life and career experience between his original works, Jeff is bringing a different perspective to his art this time around. Chasing no trends and leaning strongly into the timeless artists that influenced him, this album is a wealth of classic song-writing: strong melodies over moving progressions, rich instrumentation and arrangements, plus plenty of hooks. Jeff is leaving a contribution today to the golden age of analog music with an album that sits comfortably in a record collection next to Prince, Hall & Oates, Elton John, Earth Wind and Fire, Supertramp, and Michael Jackson.
Fans got hooked on this new material with a series of singles: a feel-good summer bop (written for his daughter): I Don’t Care For What’s Out There; a somber yet funky piece of soul music called Joy; and a bass-heavy, horn-filled funk/soul tribute called The One that was featured on Hockey Night in Canada. Recently, Jeff visited the CityTV studios in Toronto to perform the ironically danceable I Don’t Dance Anymore on Breakfast Television.
2070 is live on all streaming platforms now, and is also available for purchase on limited edition 12” vinyl.
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Gabriel Giammaria
rock, country, blues, funk, pop
Single
- Musician for hire
- Solo Acoustic performer
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Russ Weil
jazz and pop standards from 30s to present
Single
perfect for retirement homes and private parties. voice and piano
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DJ Waves
Open-genre; pop/soul/funk/disco/rock n' roll... Whatever the crowd may need!
Single
Have DJ'd for over a decade, starting in Hamilton with residency in Hess and at Absinthe, having taken over doing their legendary Motown night.
Upon moving to Toronto I became the official DJ for Live Nation's Budweiser Stage and Toronto Marlies Hockey. My experience is largely in DJing for crowds of thousands, with fans ranging from 5-50yrs old.
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Cedar Sisters Vocal Trio, and Wolf ThunderSchool Shows
Indigenous
Trio
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Steve Feldman
pop, rock, jazz, Latin, world
Single
Drums, percussion
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Suzanne O
Piano/Vocal: Pop tunes from the 60s to now. Variety, solo, duo, trio,
Restaurant, corporate, pub
Single
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