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Dixieland Blue Grass

Big Bands/Swing Jazz/Easy Listening Combos

Wedding/Variety bands Ensembles

SINGLES
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.
One Man Bands Neal Davenport Neal Davenport is one of the most popular keyboard players in the greater Charlotte area. The reasons are twofold: 1) He’s an excellent musician, and 2) he can perform for a wide variety of events. Some of these include wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special occasions of all types that require background music. Neal is also a favorite one man band. Adding his own vocals and a synthesizer, he offers an attractive alternative for dances Neal is also a favorite a one-man band for dances. For more information, including live background music by Neal, please go to his website at www.nealdavenport.com and scroll down to “Neal Davenport, Piano.” Musical Styles: Big Band, Standards, ‘50’s Music, Rock ‘n Roll, Beach, Contemporary Pop, Funk, Disco, Latin, Country, Classical
Bob Redding 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.” 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. For engagements that need some “feel good” music performed with a personal touch, Bob Redding has the seasoning and flexibility to make them happen. Musical Styles: 30’s Blues, Traditional Southern Ballads, ‘60’s & ‘70’s beach Music
Anjie Carpenter Singer song-writer Anjie Carpenter is a Carolina-grown southern girl making a big splash in pop and country 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 perform cover tunes as needed for restaurants, corporate events, country clubs and private parties. Musical Styles: Pop, Beach, Country, Standards, Rock ‘n Roll, Ballads
Les Marple - Download Sound Clip Following a career that included singing professionally in vocal groups and as a one-man band on cruise lines, Les Marple returned to Charlotte, NC, bringing with him his own brand of entertainment for corporate gatherings and other special events. Les sings a variety of music that he can tailor to fit a variety of engagements. He utilizes a professional sound system with custom-produced accompaniment tracks. Whether he is singing a song by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ricky Martin or Hank Williams, the music behind him is fully orchestrated to sound like the original recording. With his rich voice, charming manner and exceptional stage presence, Les Marple makes any occasion a very special one! Musical Styles: Big Band, Standards, Latin, ‘50’s, ‘60’s and ‘70’s Pop, Country
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 and house parties. In addition to Classical music, they can perform Pop, Celtic and Holiday music as needed.
Violins Whether stationary or strolling, Custom Music’s violinists are exceptional players who perform for occasions ranging from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate functions and birthday parties. Their repertoire includes Classical and Pop music along with Celtic and other Ethnic music as needed.
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 as needed.
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.
Vocalists Custom Music provides vocalists of all type for wedding ceremonies, funeral services, birthday parties and other special events

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