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Over the years Custom Music has come to represent a wide variety of ethnic bands and musicians in North Carolina and South Carolina for theme parties, festivals and corporate functions. Their good music and festive costumes add a lot of color to a wide variety of special events. Along with the groups indicated below, we have strolling violinists who can perform music representing a variety of European countries as well as harpists who perform Irish music, bagpipes for a touch of Scotland, and classical guitarists for Flamenco music. Along with single and strolling musicians, below is a sampling of some of the ethnic bands we represent in North Carolina and South Carolina. |
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Caribbean With its steel drums against a background of synchronized rhythm and music, Steel Vibrations offers the options of performing as a single or duo. Along with the usual sounds associated with a steel drum band, it can also perform a variety of music that includes Calypso, Bossa Nova, Reggae, Latin, Jazz and Beach music as needed. The ability to perform music that is equally popular for listening and dancing has made Steel Vibrations a popular choice for dances and wedding receptions as well as outdoor festivals and corporate parties throughout the southeast. |
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| Celtic Puddingstone Puddingstone is a “musical time machine” that offers a unique sound that is endearing to audiences both at home and abroad. While it basically fits the profile of a Celtic band, it brings together a beautiful blend of Medieval, Renaissance, Folk, New Age and Jazz music. The full bands instruments include: hammered dulcimer, fife and drum, penny whistle, flute, harp, lute, guitar, recorder, hurdy-gurdy, gemshorn, crumhorn, vocals and synthesizer. Based in Lenoir, NC, Puddingstone has performed for audiences in Scotland and England. It performs regularly at Old Salem, the Biltmore Estate and Colonial Williamsburg as well as at numerous public, private and educational functions through out the Carolinas. Performing music from many eras, Puddingstone is dedicated to presenting audiences with innovative and beautiful musical arrangements that are both comfortably familiar and refreshingly new. |
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| German Die Rheinlander The Die Rheinlander band was formed in 1985 by its leader Bob Parker who sings and plays accordion and synthesizers with the group. The band performs in the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, entertaining people from all walks of life with happy, authentic Oktoberfest tunes. Along with providing happy music, Bob Parker and his band members charm their audience with their showmanship and spontaneity. The band comes complete with German attire and is guaranteed to add light-hearted fun and gaiety to any party. |
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| Jewish Viva Klezmer! Viva Klezmer! is an exceptional quartet that performs standard Klezmer tunes associated with traditional Jewish celebrations as well as “Klezmerized” versions of music ranging from Gershwin to Mahler. Organized by clarinetist Gene Kavadlo, the ensemble also includes violin, guitar and bass. Its members are all part of the Charlotte Symphony and the band has been featured in concert with the Charlotte Symphony. In addition, it has made numerous appearances at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC. With its exceptional arrangements and seasoned musicians, Viva Klezmer! has amassed many honors and accomplishments as a concert unit, both nationally and as an educational vehicle in the Charlotte public schools. It is also very popular for wedding receptions and bar mitzvahs as well as festivals and theme parties that require an atmosphere of gaiety and color. |
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| SPECIALTY MUSIC
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| Custom Music Entertainment represents a wide variety of singers and dancers for special occasions. They include Swing Dancers, Shaggers, Cloggers, Hawaiian Dancers, Holiday Singers and Barbershop Quartets as well as Singing Santa Clauses. |
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| Aloha Hula Dancers The Aloha Hula Dancers have been entertaining throughout the Carolinas for over 30 year, performing the islands’ modern and traditional Hawaiian hulas, Maori dances and the energetic Tahitian dances. The members of this group represent a wide range of performing styles, ages and ethnic combinations that are seen in today’s hula. Their dance techniques are colorful and authentic, as are their music and costumes. Through their shows, they take their audience on an imaginary trip through Polynesia. Those who have never visited the islands thoroughly enjoy the journey, while those who have already been before love the return trip. If your party calls for “a taste of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Tahiti,” you need look no further than the Aloha Hula Dancers. Their dances ranging from slow and graceful to fast and exotic, along with their beautiful Island music and changes of vivid costumes all blend into an expierence you'll not soon forget. |
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| Bar None Barbershop Quartet The Bar None Quartet has enjoyed a reputation for providing great entertainment throughout the Carolinas for more than a decade. It is a sure crowd pleaser with an extensive repertoire. The quartet members can boast of a combined total of over 80 years of Barbershop quartet, chorus and musical experience. The quartet tailors its performance for just about any type of gathering, from banquets, weddings and church groups to corporate events and private parties . Bar None is simply the best, bar none! |
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