Musicians
Custom Music has an extensive stable of One Man Bands and Single Musicians who perform for a wide variety of events throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. They include everything from single keyboard and guitar players who offer the option of vocals, to Harps and strolling violins.
Neal Davenport
Styles: Big Band, Standards, ‘50’s Music, Rock ‘n Roll, Beach, Contemporary Pop, Funk, Disco, Latin, Country, Classical
Neal Davenport is one of the most popular keyboard players in the Carolinas. The reasons are twofold: Along with being an exceptionally good musician, he can perform a wide variety of music for a wide variety of events. Some of these include wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special occasions of all types that require a background of easy listening music. Adding his own vocals and a synthesizer, Neal offers an attractive alternative for dances as a one-man band.
For more information on Neal and his band, including samples of live music, please visit his website at www.nealdavenportband.com
Bob Redding
Styles: 30’s Blues, Traditional Southern Ballads, ‘60’s & ‘70’s beach Music
From the lounges of Florida to the studios of Nashville, the vocals and guitar playing of Bob Redding are well known. After twenty-some years away, Bob has returned to North Carolina where he continues to charm audiences with his special brand of music.
Bob enjoys developing a rapport with his audience, interjecting humor and personal asides along with his music. “I try to relate to everyone in a personal and intimate way…It’s an art form that requires a great deal of sharing between artist and audience…a recalling of the days of traveling minstrels: A fist full of stories and a heart full of songs.”
For engagements that need some “feel good” music performed with a personal touch, Bob Redding has the seasoning and flexibility to make them happen. While he enjoys working the crowd at private parties, country clubs and special events, he can also provide nice background music that includes vocals as needed at restaurants, receptions and corporate affairs.
Anjie Carpenter
Styles: Pop, Beach, Country, Standards, Rock ‘n Roll, Ballads
Singer/song-writer Anjie Carpenter is a Carolina-grown southern girl who has made a big splash in pop and country music with her authentic story-songs and pure-as-the-driven snow, intimate lyrical tones.
Nashville cronies call her the Marlene Dietrich of Country. RCA of New York says, "Anjie is obviously a very talented singer." Her newest release, “Old Front Porch,” caught the attention of legendary producer Papa Don Schroeder, who whisked Anjie off to Nashville for a stunning new album called "Turn the Quiet Up," which is now available in many local markets.
In addition to winning the WMIT’s solo artist of the year contest, Angie has garnered over ten thousand votes for The Light's Star Search Event. She has grass-roots radio play in the Charlotte area along with a strong local fan club.
Anjie can perform background music or front and center music as needed. When she performs live, she comes complete with her own sound system, synthesizer and vocals. Along with original music, she performs cover tunes as needed for restaurants, corporate events, country clubs and private parties.
Francis Nazzaro
Listen:
You’re planning a black tie reception or dinner-dance – and you’ve already chosen the room, décor and hors d’oeuvres or menu that you want. All you need now is some music to reflect the elegance and nostalgia of, say, a Frank Sinatra, to set the perfect mood for your party. Well, you need look no further than Francis Nazzaro.
Having fallen in love with the voice and style of Frank Sinatra early in his career, Francis decided he would like to pay tribute to the man and his music. Along with his smooth, velvety voice he mastered Sinatra’s phrasing and mannerisms while collecting tapes of big bands performing the actual charts written for Sinatra on his shows. In lieu of a live band, he uses these tapes to accompany himself when he sings.
Whether it’s for background, dancing or a front-and-center show, Francis Nazzaro brings the familiar, smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra to a variety of audiences. He enjoys introducing younger crowds to his really “cool” music while recapping fond memories for the young-at-heart.
Along with performing as single, Francis also offers the option of paying tribute to Frank and Dean (Martin) as a duo.
Instruments
Pianos & Keyboards
Custom Music represents a great selection of exceptional keyboard players. They can perform everything from Standards and Easy-Listening Music to Classical, Pop, Jazz, Ragtime, Oldies and Blues. They also perform Specialty Tunes including Ethnic and Holiday Music as needed. While they have their own keyboards, they also enjoy performing on in-house pianos at hotels, country clubs and private homes.
Guitars
Guitarists represented by Custom Music perform for a wide variety of occasions. Some offer the option of strolling and/or vocals as needed. They are perfect for providing tasty background music at restaurants, country clubs and house parties, and can perform a wide variety of music in as many settings.
Harps
The harp is a beautiful instrument and Custom Music represents some of the finest harpists in the Carolinas. They all perform for wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as corporate events, house parties and funerals. In addition to Classical music, they offer the options of Pop, Celtic and Holiday music.
Violins
Whether stationary or strolling, Custom Music’s violinists are exceptional players who perform for occasions ranging from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate parties and restaurants. Their repertoire includes Classical and Pop music along with Celtic and other Ethnic music.
Bagpipes
As a popular alternative to the more traditional wedding ceremony, Custom Music offers seasoned bagpipers for everything from the pre-service music to the wedding processional and/or recessional. In addition, they perform at funerals as well as theme parties and outdoor festivals.
Accordions
For German Oktoberfests and other festivals as well as private parties and restaurants, Custom Music has strolling accordion players who come complete with costume and colorful personalities. Some offer the option of vocals.
Vocalists
Custom Music provides vocalists of all type for wedding ceremonies, funeral services, birthday parties and other special events.