The Pranksters Big Band is one of the oldest active Big Bands to have originated in the Portland area. It is a seventeen-piece band that performs ballroom dance classics from the 60s-80s, as well as a handful of more recent tunes adapted for a dancing audience. Directed by Gary Bong, the band features all local musicians and the vocal stylings of Claudia Knauer. Its music includes accessible jazz, blues, swing, Latin, and pop, and is conducive to a wide range of dance styles, including swing, Latin, foxtrot, waltz, rhumba, cha-cha, tango, and more. The Pranksters perform for local dances, outdoor events, and are available for hire for private or public events.
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The HighWater Johnny Band
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Steve has played guitar most of his life. He learned by ear and was soon gleaning riffs off his favorite albums. After the formation and breakup of many bands the call of the Classical Guitar became the singular focus in his search o be a better musician. Upon graduating with a degree in Classical Guitar performance, he returned to his Rock roots and chose to blend Classical, Rock, Jazz, and World music in his compositions ranging from his ARZ project to his latest solo guitar album "Sunday Morning". Steve continues to perform solo Classical/Jazz/Nuevo Flamenco/Classic Rock on the concert stage and events of all kinds.
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Infamous Soul is one of the valley's best classic rock bands playing your favorite hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. For a fun night of listening and dancing, enjoy Infamous Soul's silky-smooth vocals, rockin' guitars, heart-stopping drumming, chest thumping bass and top shelf keys. Infamous Soul is an outstanding example of what a cover band should be: experienced, passionate, and talented enough to play the great rock songs that you love to hear all night long.
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Ty Curtis has a Blues mojo that is alive and kicking, a natural musical treat for all that stand before his stage. His offerings have a throwback Rock and Roll flair with an undeniable southern-fried ambiance. Blended, it all adds up to the authenticity of his Blues Rock Style. His explosion of emotion-power-packed performances captures the undivided attention of audiences with tantalizing guitar fret work and highly intellectual lyrics. Add to the mix his exceptional vocals, and in Ty Curtis, you've found a classy performer that has ignited an exciting Blues career and a major Blues star in the making.“Ty Curtis is a triple threat, since he is the band's lead singer, as well as the primary composer of their material, and thirdly he's a sonically incendiary, string-shredding electric guitar player” (Blues Rock Review). Ty has been winning awards for his vocals and musicianship for the last 10 years. In 2009 his raw soulful version of 5 Long Years by Eddie Boyd captivated the audience and earned the band 2nd place in The International Blues Challenge and lead to performances at The Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada and the St John Blues Festival USVI.
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