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Theme Day Programs

When booking an artist for a particular themed program you must let Grace know what program you are interested in when you make the initial call.

Mardi Gras
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Patriotic Themes
Easter/Springtime
St. Patrick's Day
Opening Day- Sports Related Themes
Cinco de Mayo
Christmas in July
Oktoberfest
Western Day
Valentines Day
Halloween
Hawaiian Luau
Broadway
Italian Theme
Latin Theme
Gospel/Christian
TV/ Movie Theme Songs
Animal Themes
Waltzes
The music of Brazil
Classical
Grandparents Day/ Senior Day
Angel Day
Kentucky Derby

1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s

Background Music

 

Mardi Gras

  • Ricky Nye - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Mask Making
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

Mother's Day

  • Cheryl Pannabecker- artist
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman-Artist- Mosaic Tile
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Jim McBride - Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin Whistle and Keyboard
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

Father's Day

  • Sally Lukasik -  Accordion
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman-Artist- Metal Tooling
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

Patriotic Theme- 4th of July/ Memorial Day/ Labor Day/ Veteran's Day

  • Raison D'Etre-Swing Canaries sing tunes from WWII - Guitar, Keyboard and
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Jody Anderson- Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- American Eagle Foil Art
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Emily- Fiddle, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin and Vocals

 

Easter/ Springtime

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Cheryl Pannabecker- Artist
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

St. Patrick's Day

  • Kyle Meadows - Hammered Dulcimer or Lap Dulcimer, Mandolin and Banjo
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Stacey Wooley- Violinist
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Jim McBride - Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin WHistle and Keyboard
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

Opening Day- sports related program

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Mike Gillman- Artist (can also do Superbowl or any major sporting event)- creating mascots
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music

 

Cinco de Mayo

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Making Banderitas
  • Brian Deyo - Instumentalist on Guitar
  • April Aloisio - Vocals and Instrument (Guitar or Piano)

 

Christmas in July

  • Kyle Meadows - Hammered Dulcimer, Lap Dulcimer, Mandolin and Banjo
  • Raison D'Etre - Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion and Vocals
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Cheryl Pannabecker- Artist
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Maribeth Samoya - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Multimedia Santa Making
  • Jim McBride - Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin Whistle and Keyboard
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Dale Fetick, Vocalist
  • Ivan and Connie Gunn - Guitar and Vocals
  • Steve and Irena- Chrismas Around the World - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • April Aloisio - Vocals and Instrument (Guitar or Piano)
  • Wayne and Emily- Fiddle, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin and Vocals
  • Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals
  • Chris Murphy and RefleKtions- multi instrument and vocals
  • Karl Dappen- instrumentalist on Saxaphone

 

Oktoberfest- German theme

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals

 

Western Day

  • Dave Hawkins - Guitar and Vocals
  • Raison D'Etre - Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion and Vocals
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Colored Chalk Lesson with Horses and Western Landscape
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Kkeyboard and Vocals
  • Ivan and Connie Gunn - Guitar and Vocals
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Emily- Fiddle, Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin and Vocals

 

Valentine's Day/ Sweetest Day

  • Raison D'Etre - Guitar, Keyboar and
  • Janice Trytten- Native American Histoyr and Culture
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Cheryl Pannabecker- Artist
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Maribeth Samoya - Pianit and Vocalist
  • Stacey Wooley- Violinist
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Oil Pastel Lesson of Heart Shaped Swan Necks
  • Phil DeGreg - jazz Pianist
  • Jim McBride - Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin Whistle and Keyboard
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocalist with Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • April Aloisio - Vocals and Instrument (Guitar or Piano)
  • Chris Murphy and RefleKtion- multi instrument and vocals
  • Karl Dappen- Instrumenatlist on Saxaphone

 

Halloween

  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Making Masks
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

Hawaiian Luau

  • Mike Gillman- Artist- Paper Flowers for Hair or Table Decorations
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

Broadway

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Maribeth Samoya - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Stacey Wooley- Violinist
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Chris Murphy and RefleKtion- multi instrument and vocals
  • Karl Dappen- Instrumentalist on Saxaphone

Italian theme

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Stacey Wooley- Violinist
  • Todd Hepburn - Piano and Vocals
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin

 

Latin Theme

  • Brian Deyo and Amy Gillingham - Guitar and Cello

Gospel/Christian

  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard with Vocals
  • Ivan and Connie Gunn - Guitar and Vocals

 

TV/Movie Theme songs

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Stacey Wooley- Violinist
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist

 

Animal Theme

  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon

 

Waltzes

  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon

 

The Music of Brazil

  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist


Classical

  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin

 

Grandparents Day/ Senior Day

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Maribeth Samoya - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Stan Wernz - Meet Mr. Lincoln: A Talk with Abraham Lincoln
  • Jeannine Groh Trio - Vocals, Piano, Bass and Drums
  • Russ and Barb Childers - Appalachian Stories and Songs
  • Janice Trytten - Native American History and Culture
  • Jerry Conrad - Trumpet and Vocals
  • Rachel Demir- Expressive Art Therapy
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Bley-Iintergenerational Music Bingo Program
  • Wild Carrot - Multiple Instruments and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals

 

Angel Day

  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals

Kentucky Derby

  • Nancy Bick Clark - Celtic Harp, Dulcimer, Recorder and Vocals
  • Merry Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

1920s

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Jody Anderson- mixes with 1940s - Singer and Entertainer
  • Todd Hepburn- 20s through the 40s - Piano and Vocals
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals

 

1930s

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Todd Hepburn- 20s through the 40s - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher- 30s-40s - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals
  • Karl Dappen- Instrumentalist on Saxaphone

 

1940s

  • Raison D'Etre - Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion and Vocals
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Sally Lukasik - Accordion
  • Jody Anderson- mixes with 1920s - Singer and Entertainer
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Todd Hepburn- 20s through the 40s - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher- 30s-40s - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals
  • Karl Dappen- Instrumentalist on Saxaphone

 

1950s

  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Jody Anderson- 50s/60s show - Singer and Entertainer
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Todd Hepburn- 50s/60s show - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
  • Wayne and Judi- Keyboard and Vocals

 

1960s

  • Dave Hawkins - Guitar and Vocals
  • Maribeth Samoya (1960s-1970s) - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Jody Anderson- 50s/60s show - Singer and Entertainer
  • Todd Hepburn- 50s/60s show - Piano and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher- 60s/70s show - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals

 

1970s

  • Maribeth Samoya (1960s-1970s) - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Sandra Butcher- 60s/70s show - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Dale Fetick - Vocalist
  • Dick Watson - Vocals and Background Music

 

Background music

  • Kyle Meadows - Hammered Dulcimer, Lap Dulcimer, Mandolin and Banjo
  • Dave Hawkins - Guitar and Vocals
  • Peg Buchanan - Scottish Fiddler
  • Ricky Nye - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Laura Hazelbaker - Violin/Fiddle
  • Phoenix Woodwind Trio - Clarinet, Flute and Bassoon
  • Maribeth Samoya - Pianist and Vocalist
  • Jody Anderson - Singer and Entertainer
  • Phil DeGreg - Jazz Pianist
  • Jim McBride - Sax, Flute, Celtic Tin Whistle and Vocals
  • Sandra Butcher - Vocalist and Entertainer with Background Music
  • Mike Pendell - Piano or Keyboard and Vocals
  • Dale Chambers - Background Guitar Music and Vocals
  • Nancy Bick Clark- Solo with Harp or Duo with Harp and Violin
  • Ivan Gunn - Guitar and Vocals
  • Steve and Irena - Guitar and Mandolin
  • Merri Moores - Banjo, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals
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