NEW! Harmonizing Dylans - Guitar and Vocals
The Harmonizing Dylans are two guys and a gal who specialize in "story songs" and close, 3-part harmony singing. Performing together since 2002, they are favorites of people of all ages who appreciate good music! The Harmonizing Dylans are known for their popular concert programs, "Stories from the American Songbook", several hour long programs encompassing traditional, pop, jazz, gospel, rock and folk songs- all by American composers. This group can be a trio or duo. Members: Penny McDaniel, Mark Alexander and James D. Rosenberger.
NEW! Corryville Suzuki Project (CSP) Performing Ensembles
Young musicians, ages 4-18, are eager to share their love of music! Under guidance of the directors, these violinists, violists, and cellists play a variety of styles from Classical to Appalachian Fiddling. Audiences are delighted by the sight and sounds of these very accomplished young musicians performing from memory!
Choose from three programs-
- Teen String Ensemble (ages 12-18, available weekends)
- Our CSP Ensemble (ages 4-11, available weekends)
- Individual performers- young musicians perform solo pieces and share their experience as students using the Suzuki method of education. (available weekdays)
NEW! Stan Ginn- Pancaribbean- Steel Drums
Sail away to the islands with Stan Ginn as he plays Caribbean favorites plus some American standards and who knows what else on steel drums made from 55 gallon oil barrels. Learn about the history and construction of these amazing instruments and don't be surprised if you're called upon to join in the fun in an impromptu "engine room" percussion section. It's a great way to get involved in the rhythm or sit back and imagine the umbrella drinks and swaying palm trees.
NEW! Greater Cincinnati Southern Gospel Music Association- Vocals
GCSGMA presents local artists who provide a lively, uplifting concert in the traditional Southern Gospel Music style. Check them out to see how much fun spiritual encouragement can be! Available evenings and weekends only.
NEW!! Jerry Conrad- trumpet and vocals
Jerry has been a professional musician for over 50 years, playing with many road bands. In the 70s, he was the band leader on the Nick Clooney show. With his singing and trumpet playing, he brings back many old standards that your seniors will love.
NEW! Jim McBride- sax, flute, piano
Jim may be best described as a "One Man Band" playing jazz instrumentals on sax, flute and piano. He also performs traditional Celtic Tin-Whistle tunes and sings standards from the Great American Songbook. With over 80 tunes in his repertoire, Jim can provide hours of great entertainment for your next event.
Anointed Sons of God of Cincinnati- vocals
A wonderful group connected with the CincyBlues event is offering Gospel performances
Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre presents
a Movement & Music workshop
Allow a Bi-Okoto dance member to take you on an interactive Journey from USA to West Africa’s Nigeria and Ghana. The richness of their culture is revealed through the performances featuring a broad range of dance, dialects and styles with joy, high spirits and excitement. Enhance your thinking skills and physical fitness with an interdisciplinary workshop. Structured for a high functioning senior audience, for small groups of 50 or less, a member of Bi-Okoto will instruct the class on warm up activities from low to high movements, patterns and breathing techniques that are essential to African dance.
Bones of Cincinnatus - Trombone ensemble
Join Bob Coil and some fellow trombonists for a variety of musical arrangements. This group can provide a commentary with the music for an interactive and educational program or they can provide background music for parties or special occasions. Whether you want a variety of musical styles or a program with a theme, this group can bring the beautiful sound of trombones right to you. Hear a sample their "Holiday Ornaments" concert by clicking on the link.
Brian Deyo
Plays and discusses classical music for the guitar, the history of guitar music, and influential composers and performers.
Carnder and Lisak - Mandolin, guitar and vocals
Singer/Mandolinist Scott Carnder and singer/guitarist Rick Lisak offer a variety of musical programs to their audiences. From standards, to favorites from the sixties and seventies, to traditional Appalachian music, this entertaining, communicative duo sing and play themselves into the hearts of their listeners. They look forward to working with you and planning a performance that will be a bright moment in the lives of people under your care.
Carolyn Pratt and Jim Walton - Piano
Carolyn and Jim will delight you with Four Hands and One Piano
Playing classics, parlor music and popular songs.
Cheryl Renee
Sing the Blues
Cincinnati's proclaimed "Goddess of the Blues" - Cheryl will provide history on the origin of the Blues and highly entertain you with her singing and piano playing - Blues style!
Chris Cusentino (guitar) and Jeff Roberts (banjo)
Enjoy Blue Grass music and humor with this professional Bluegrass duo. Both musicians can also be found with The Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band and The Katie Laur Band.
Cyndie Stayton- pianist and vocalist
Cyndie has been a professional entertainer in the Tri-state area for over thirty years playing at restaurants, nightclubs and private parties. She brings her bouncy piano playing and vocals to the senior scene with "Name That Tune" and sing-a-longs. She has also produced a delightful CD featuring sixty-six old time sing-a-longs. After her show, the most frequent comment that she hears is "You brought back so many memories". If you have a piano and an electrical outlet at your facility, give your residents a trip down memory lane with the toe tapping music of Cyndie Stayton.
Dave Hawkins
Has been a songwriter, recording and touring artist for 30 years. In 2007 he celebrated the 30th anniversary of his first recording...a 45 rpm record (anyone remember those?!) with a bit of prodding he might even perform the "hit single" for you. Of his 14+ years recording, his two most recent full-length recordings were in the running for Grammy Nominations. Dave's stories, songs and anecdotes offer an insight into loves gained and lost, songs of family, sing along songs, and a few well known folk standards, along with his original tunes.
Dave Hawkins with Peg Buchanan
In addition to their solo careers, Dave and Peg have toured together for more than 13 years. Together they weave American Folk with Celtic, Irish and Scottish music. Tales of their adventures on the road and rip-roarin' fiddle tunes. Dave and Peg are favorites during the month of March (St. Patrick's Day - don'cha know!?).
Dick Sininger
Offers two delightful and informative Opera Programs:
- What Makes Opera Special?
What can an Opera do that a play can't? This talk will delight a crowd on how music - and particularly Opera - can enhance the theatrical experience with examples of some of the speaker's favorite moments in Opera. - What Do Various Voice Categories Mean?
What's the difference between coloratura and a spinto soprano?...between a lyric and a dramatic tenor?...or even between a baritone and a bass? This detailed discussion will talk about the voices with taped and DVD examples to illustrate the differences.
Foley Road
Foley Road offers exceptional renditions of Celtic and folk music in the acoustic tradition using instruments like the hammer dulcimer, gothic harp, various guitars, flutes and whistles, and percussion instruments like the bodhran. The band takes its inspiration from Celtic musicians, both traditional and contemporary. Foley Road also performs songs by many talented singer/songwriters. Foley Road also performs original compositions by band members. Foley Road will inspire and entertain you and leave you with memorable melodies that will have you wanting more. Please join them on their journey. Available weekdays after 5pm.
Gigi and Carmen- vocalists with background music
Gigi and Carmen offer a variety of music- standards by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Country, R&B, Gospel and they also do dance routines! They have a sing-a-long with seniors, where seniors become a part of the show. The show is excting and uplifting.
H. Jane Gavin presents:
- Broadway for Fun
A program in 2 parts. Part I covers 1891 through 1945; Part II covers 1949 through 1980. Each program includes a history of the shows and songs from those shows. Song sheets are provided for those who wish to sing along. Please note, this program requires a piano or 88 key keyboard and a microphone. Each program can be used separately without the other part. Jane, also, presents: - NEW! Irving and Me
The life and music of Irving Berlin presented in a lecture/sing-a-long format. A piano or 88 key keyboard and a microphone on a stand are needed.
Jody Anderson- Nostalgic Singer and Entertainer
Delight and involve your audience with Jody and her husband, soundman and emcee, Leonard Johnson. Jody performs an amazing variety of songs and styles of music with professional backing tracks keyed to her voice! Leonard introduces many of the songs, giving a little information about them or the original artists. Performing songs throughout the 20th century and knowing over 500 songs, Jody sings many genres of music- Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Broadway, Country, Rock N' Roll, Patriotic and more. Jody is one of the few vocalists who can truly sound like Judy Garland and perform Judy's songs- so much so that she even has an entire show built around Judy Garland. With Programs for almost every occasion, some sing-a-long shows, as well as all the many others. Here's a duo that literally gets out in the audience and gets them involved in every show! They also dance! Seniors love them! Every show is a fabulous trip full of memories!
Kyle Meadows- Hammered Dulcimer
A frequent performer with the Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund and Kentucky Arts Council, Kyle is a distinguished instrumentalist playing traditional Appalachian, Celtic, Old-time and Holiday music. His hammered dulcimer has a beautiful uplifting and soothing sound. Two programs are available.
- Hammered Dulcimer music. Can be concert or background music depending on desired atmosphere.
- Traditional stringed instruments. A multi-instrument program combining the hammered dulcimer, lap dulcimer, mandolin and banjo. Each instrument is discussed and demonstrated.
Laura Hazelbaker
Violin/ Fiddle- Since 2004, Laura has been touring the world with a very famous senior citizen, country and pop music legend Ray Price, but her talents don't stop there. Laura has toured in symphony settings with a Christian celtic band and locally she's the bandleader and vocalist for her jazz trio and her personal favorite, a cowboy western swing band in which she sings, fiddles and plays rhythm guitar. If it involves a classical violin or fiddle, chances are she's been there and done played that! From The Kennedy Center to Radio City Music Hall and The Grand Ole Opry, she's played to audiences of thousands. A delightful and engaging entertainer who easily wins over the crowd. Several programs are available from this performer. Q:Is it a violin or a fiddle? A:Yes!
Maribeth Samoya- pianist, vocalist
Take a trip down memory lane with Maribeth as she performs songs from the 1920s to the present. Programs can be tailored to be mostly Broadway, or classic standards such as George Gershwin and Cole Porter songs, or a combination of everything! Enjoy Christmas selections during the holiday season or in July. Your audience will have the opportunity to sing along, clap along and request songs. Maribeth is a soloist with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra and the Pat Emmett Big Band. She sings and plays keyboards for several other area groups including the "Tommy and Hub Band". Maribeth can provide her own keyboard and sound system if needed. Background music can also be provided for events. Maribeth is the music teacher for Seton High School, so please check with Grace for availability.
Peg Buchanan
Ohio Scottish Fiddle Champion, Peg Buchanan, delights audiences with a feel-great performance of music with lots of opportunity for audience participation. From Amazing Grace to Bluegrass the emphasis is on the musical heritage of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and North America. BBC1 called her playing "brilliant". Available evenings and weekends only- other than the week prior to St. Patricks Day.
Pete Papania
A guitarist who plays popular songs from the 1920s through the 1960s from songwriters like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Harold Arlen in the styles of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Andy Williams. Vocal, instrumental, or combinations are available.
Phil DeGreg
Phil DeGreg is a jazz pianist and Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He toured with the Woody Herman Orchestra in the 1980s. Phil performs swinging, virtuosic jazz arrangements of popular songs from the Great American Songbook written by composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, and many others.
Polished Brass- Brass quintet
The brass quintet is one of the most flexible and exciting chamber ensembles. The combination of trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba lend itself to beautiful harmonies, poignant melodies, driving rhythms and thrilling dynamics. We strive to make every program fit the audience and the occasion. Whether you are looking for music for a ceremony, party, concert or dance, we can make your occasion one that is memorable. With hundreds of special arrangements in our repertoire, we can bring you programs featuring the classics, Dixieland, Broadway, Americana, or contemporary music such as "By George!, Music of George Gershwin" and "America the Musical". You can see more samples of their previous programs and hear more excerpts from live performances by clicking on their name above.
Raison D’Etre presents
- Swing Canaries
A program from the swing era featuring several Andrews Sisters selections and big band songs. A wonderful hour of knee bobbing, toe tapping, smile until it hurts music. Also from Raison D’Etre … - Sister Acts
Featuring the Boswell Sisters from the 30s, the Andrews Sisters from the 40s, the Clooney Sisters and McGuire Sisters from the 50s, the Lennon Sisters from the 60s and the Roches and Raison D'Etre from the 80s and 90s. This is a delightful nostalgic journey through the powerful eras of music. - Songs from the Old West-
Before Western Swing and movie cowboys, what were the real cowboys singing on the lone prairie? Join folk trio, Raison D'Etre (as the Golden Girls of the West) for an hour of cowboy tunes. Saddle up for some singin'.
Richard Goering presents:
Classical guitar - Classics and Favorites
A lively mix of classical melodies and such favorites like Sunny Side of the Street, Georgia, The Entertainer, and the Tennessee Waltz. Holiday programs also available - all your favorite seasonal music.
Richard Scott - keyboard, vocals
Songwriters of the 60s and 70s
Program includes works from Burt Bacharach, John Sebastian, Paul McCartney, Scott McKenzie, Jimmy Webb, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Paul Simon and others.
Ricky Nye
Demonstrating a mix of traditional styles, Ricky serves up early piano blues, boogie woogie, New Orleans jazz, and songs from composers such as Hoagy Carmichael & Fats Waller in an enthusiastic manner.
Roberta Schultz - guitarist, vocalist, song writer and Raison D'Etre member- presents - The Story Behind the Song- Many songs from the American song book have interesting stories behind them. Join Roberta for a program on songs with a story. Who really wrote "You are My Sunshine"? What song caused Civil War Soldiers to desert in record numbers? Which number one Andrew Sister's hit had a big copyright dispute and was banned from the radio? Find out these answers and more as you listen, sing and explore.
- The Unifying Power of Chant- All cultures have some kind of ceremonial singing for unifying their members. Join Roberta to explore the chants of different cultures including examples from Asian and North American traditions. Sing a familiar carol that comes from Gregorian chant in three distinct chant singing styles and learn how to create a chant using your own "words to live by".
- Songs from the Old West- Before Western Swing and movie cowboys, what were real cowboys singing on the lone prairie? Join Roberta for an hour of cowboy tunes.
Sally Lukasik
Sally Lukasik is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the University of Denver. She loves to bring her unique talents to the Creative Aging stage! Her solo accordion shows consist of familiar American sing-alongs, light classics, jazz hits, holiday music, patriotic tunes and even ethnic folk songs from eastern European countries, including Germany and Russia. A multi-instrumentalist, Sally also plays trumpet with Cincinnati's own Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band http://www.jazztrek.com Sally's brand of entertainment is sure to provide all listeners with a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Stacey Woolley
A violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra can play a variety of music to fit the occasion. This program is available for facilities where a strolling musician is desired.
Sunny Simpson
Will take you on a trip down memory lane with beautiful piano and vocal music. She utilizes fun, interactive dialog as she presents the music you lived and loved. From serious love songs to fun sing-alongs, Sunny provides a performance tailor made for each individual audience - PLUS she takes "requests".
The Phoenix Woodwind Trio
A clarinet, flute, bassoon trio. Performs standards, Broadway and movie music, ragtime, waltzes, marches, sing-a-longs and light classical music with humorous patter. Special holiday programs available.
Todd Hepburn
Todd plays ragtime, boogie-woogie, blues and jazz standards on the piano - just name the program you'd like. The facility must have a piano for this artist. Wild Carrot presents
Familiar Tunes with a Twist
Take a musical trip down memory lane. We’ll get your hands a-clappin’, your toes a-tappin’ and even the most reluctant of singers hummin’ along. With multiple instruments and music "from the Hills of Appalachia to the Hills of Hollywood" we span the last century from traditional tunes to jazz and gospel with an interactive style that keeps all ages interested. There is something for everyone; visitors, residents and staff alike. Please note-for this performer, if your facility is large enough where you need a sound system, you must provide the system.
