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Darron Moore and The 14th Floor performs Motown, R&B, Classic Soul, Disco, and is The Original Luther Vandross Experience tribute band featuring Darron Moore. Darron Moore, known as Detroit's Favorite Son, draws from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, to entertain fans of all ages. Darron Moore is also a corporate entertainment professional at 14th Floor Music and Entertainment. Book this Band by calling 678.224.1413. and The 14th Floor Darron Moore The Best In Motown and R&B!!! Biography Biography Gallery Music Song List Video DARRON MOORE AND THE 14TH FLOOR THE BEST IN MOTOWN AND R&B View More or Book Direct: D.L. Styles 678.224.1413 A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALLY TOURING BAND In addition to performing with The Luther Vandross Experience , Darron Moore's hit R&B and Motown Shows continue to be a favorite among Darron's Fans. One of Detroit's Best Entertainers. Darron Moore's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Darron has the ability to entertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. Darron Moore is the ultimate entertainer. His music, his sense of humor, and his genuine love of people make for fabulous live performances. Darron is honored to have a devoted and loving fan base. At the present time Darron is focused on his live performances, and putting together a music tour. Darron currently resides in Detroit and Las Vegas. Life is good with much more to come. The 14th Floor Band About Darron

14th Floor Music and Entertainment is a company that provides professional entertainers specializing in music, comedy, and dance for events such as corporate functions, weddings, and private parties They offer a wide selection of entertainers to fit any event, from major and local music performers to DJs The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a branch in Detroit, Michigan Darron Moore is the corporate entertainment specialist who works with 14th Floor Music and Entertainment 678.224.1413 Booking Tips Continued Booking an artist is usually considered a great way for promoters and event planners to make money. After all, if the artist is highly-regarded, they have a built-in customer base, and their fans will show up usually if they know about the show. And if they’re a little more obscure, the artist will be so grateful for the opportunity to showcase their talents that they’ll do a lot of the legwork in bringing people to their show, right? Too often, that’s not the case. In fact, many concert and event promoters actually lose money on artist bookings, and they learn the hard way that securing an artist for an event is only part of the equation. While it’s all well and good to secure the artist, there are a lot more considerations to take into account in order to determine whether it ends up being a profitable endeavor for the promoter. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the other factors that can be the difference between a positive experience with booking an artist and a nightmare. Overestimating the Artist’s Popularity When booking an artist, it’s easy to be drawn in by the amount of hype or buzz an artist has. When considering acts to book, some promoters simply do a quick straw poll of their friends and contacts to determine if they would see the show, but if you’re looking for a thousand or more people to attend, asking a handful of people isn’t going to give you an accurate projection of the turnout. Other promoters use things like the number of Spotify streams an artist gets as a barometer of that artist’s popularity, and they assume that just because a good amount of people listen to that artist, they can expect a similarly high turnout to their show. But there’s more to an artist’s popularity than the number of people listening to their music. After all, listening to a song is a mostly-passive activity: all the audience has to do is press “Play” and sit back and listen. On the other hand, actually attending a concert is an active endeavor: people have to pay money for the show, make plans to get there, and plan their entire evening around one activity. And it’s the difference between those types of activities that can determine whether or not people pay the price of admission. Finally, you should always take into account where an artist’s fanbase is located. Booking the Arctic Monkeys for an event in London is a smart move; booking them in Omaha is not. Underestimating the Artist’s Rider The most famous example of an artist’s rider is probably Van Halen’s “no brown M&M’s” stipulation. While it might seem like another example of a celebrity ego gone wild, there was actually a good reason for it: if a promoter hadn’t read the contract in enough detail to notice that request (or saw it and decided to ignore it anyway), then there was a good chance that they also didn’t see or chose to ignore the other stipulations in the rider (like the proper stage setup) that were there to ensure the band’s safety. Nearly every touring artist has a rider in their performing contract that sets terms for the equipment, setup and amenities they require. Depending on the artist, however, the specifics of the rider can vary, and not paying close attention to detail can cost promoters far more than they expected. Promoters should always take a careful look at an artist’s rider before agreeing to the terms of the contract. Lazy Accounting In addition to securing the artist and making sure people attend the show, promoters are also responsible for setting the ticket price. Like everything else in the realm of artist bookings, this can go bad fast if it’s not done correctly and responsibly. It’s a difficult balancing act: set the prices too low, and the promoter won’t make enough money to cover the costs; set them too high, and people won’t bother to pay for a ticket. When setting the ticket price, a lot of promoters make the mistake of dividing the cost of the artist and the venue by the expected number of people who will attend. So if the venue and artist cost $100,000 and the capacity for the venue is 5,000 people, the promoter thinks “I can charge $20 per ticket in order to break even, so I’ll charge $40 and make a profit.” And if it were that simple, we wouldn’t be talking about it. What this “math” (if you want to call it that) fails to take into account is, well, a laundry list of things. For one, the cost of the artist and the venue aren’t the only costs associated with putting on an event. If the artist’s rider adds $50,000 worth of equipment and other expenses to the bill, then the break-even number is now $30 per ticket. Well, still making a profit, right? Sure- assuming the place is filled to capacity. If only 4,000 people show up, the promoter loses $10,000 after paying all the expenses. And though it might be tempting to say “Next time, I’ll charge $60 per ticket just to be sure,” keep in mind that the higher that price gets, the less people are going to be willing to pay it. So when figuring out the ticket cost, promoters should first determine exactly how much they’ll need to spend on everything: the artist’s appearance fee, the items in their rider, the venue, security, et cetera. They should also confirm (and double-confirm) the artist’s fee before the contract is signed, and they should also look at the average percentage of attendance capacity the artist actually brings in. If an artist consistently only sells enough tickets to meet 75% of a venue’s capacity, the promoter should adjust the ticket price to reflect that. There are enough variables in the booking industry to keep promoters on their toes. But by using the data available to them and being thorough in their research, they can minimize the number of unknowns and focus on what they do best: putting on a great show.

Alternative Acts < Back The Shinedown Band Alternative Acts Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-the-shinedown-band Nashville, TN, USA Previous Next Shinedown's music has most commonly been described as hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, Shinedown's music has most commonly been described as hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, alternative rock, grunge, arena rock, nu metal with pop and Southern rock influences. In August 2013, Kerch disagreed with more specialized genre ascribed to the band, stating that "We're just a rock 'n' roll band" while conceding that each album did have a markedly different rock sound to them by design. The nu metal label has been applied to the band's earlier work by journalists on occasion, though the band disputes that term as well. The band's first album, Leave a Whisper , largely stayed away from having any guitar solos, something then-guitarist Todd felt was undesirable due to the popularity of nu metal at the time of recording album, though he felt the band was never particularly part of the genre's movement. With nu metal falling out of popularity by the mid-2000s, they began adding guitar solos more prominently to their music, starting with their next album, Us and Them . Us and Them has also been described as less "grungy" than its predecessor with "more twisted, progressive song structures". The Sound of Madness went in different musical and lyrical directions as compared to the band's previous two albums. Barry Kerch noted that lineup changes and volatility in the band members' lives produced a darker and angrier sound. The album's lead single, "Devour", is an anti-war anthem, but The Sound of Madness also contains "If You Only Knew", the band's first love ballad. Amaryllis has been noted to have a more positive, "anthemic" bent. Writing for Loudwire , Anne Erickson described the album's sound as "aggressive-yet-cathartic." Their fifth studio album, Threat to Survival , was described as the band's most "pop-oriented" album, with the single "State of My Head" being referred to as "a slick amalgam of electro-pop and vintage alt-rock with a catchy as hell though extremely well-worn chorus." The 2018 follow-up, Attention Attention , is a concept album that begins with the narrator in a "dark, negative place" and gradually emerging from that over the course of the track listing. Both Threat to Survival and Attention Attention have been described as having more of a pop rock sound but have also been described as hard rock.

IRIE TIME (prounouced "eye-ree") is a group of culturally-diverse musicians based in Houston, Texas, performing a cross-genre mix of Caribbean jazz, reggae and soca music. Tracks from the band's Island Romance CD were recorded in Kingston, Jamaica and were produced by the legendary Earl 'Chinna' Smith of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and the Wailers band. < Back IRIE TIME! Houston, TX, USA < Back Caribbean Acts < Previous Next > IRIE TIME! -- *Irie* (pronounced 'eye-ree') is a Jamaican patois word that means 'feeling great', and it's the 'up', feel-good sounds of the Caribbean that this culturally-diverse group of musicians delivers. They recorded album tracks in Kingston, Jamaica produced by legendary guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and also released an album and two videos nationally in the country of New Guinea where the band's popularity has spread to the Pacific Rim and Hawaii. IRIE TIME's live performances mix their internationally acclaimed Reggae with infections 'Hot Hot Hot' Soca rhythms. While performing primarily throughout the Texas-Louisiana region, IRIE TIME has traveled as far away as Detroit, Tucson and Miami promoting their releases Stateside, and has performed shows in a number of European cities. The group is self-contained in terms of sound and lights, and encourages booking offers from most locale Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-caribbean-acts

R&B Acts < R&B Roster R&B Acts Foundation of Funk with Valerie Barrymore Ypsilanti, MI, USA < Previous Next > Foundation of Funk with Valerie Barrymore is a top notch, vintage R & B Funk Band. Now, because of Valerie being often called the Queen of Funk, the Band now has an added dimension; thus, the name `Foundation of Funk’ was born.The Band has successfully entertained audiences from major festivals to private parties. The Band has the ability to perform for both listening and dancing audiences with the ability to tailor its performances to meet the demands of the crowd. Be it strictly blues, up-tempo R & B, Motown dance music or riveting funk and rap, this band is ready to put on a show! The band is very strongly involved with the promotion of all their appearances. Some of these promotional devices include an extensive mailing list, flyers, newspaper listings and word of mouth. The band has developed a strong following all over Michigan. Their first CD, FOUNDATION OF FUNK, received six 2001 Detroit Music Award nominations. The band has been nominated for 2005 Best Urban Band.The band is extremely experienced. They have appeared in the `Ribs & Soul’ festival 1999-2001 and the Afro-American festival 1999-2001. The band has appeared in the 2004/5 Pontiac Jambalaya and the 2004/5 ARTS, BEATS & EATS. They have appeared with Motown’s Betty Lavette, Midnight Star, and The Contours. In 2000 they appeared with The Ojays at the Michigan State Fair, in December 2000 they appeared with Morris Day and The Time at the Royal Oak Theater, and one of their most rewarding appearances was opening for Gladys Knight at the 2001 Common Ground festival in Lansing, Michigan. Valerie and the core of the band occasionally serve as members of the Jr Walker All-Star Band, on national tours Valerie Barrymore was born and raised in Detroit. She attended Michigan Christian College, where she was chosen as a lead vocalist for the school’s annual program `Celebration in Song’. After college, she toured Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, the Eastern United States and the Southern United States. In Japan she appeared at Club PePelomoco and Club ViVi. In the early 1990’s Valerie came back to Detroit and did some recording with one of Detroit’s Techno Geniuses, Mr. Blake Baxter, soon after she started working with The Steve Somers Band, she fronts the band and impresses audiences with her dynamic stage presence and high-energy. Also, a talented writer, she penned the tracks `Desire’, ‘Love Me Now’ and several others. In 1999, she formed Foundation of Funk and started Barrymore Publishing and B. Rox Records. She has been nominated for several Detroit Music Awards Best R&B & Funk vocalist in 2005 she won the award! Valerie has performed in two plays; WE ARE NOT GOOD GIRLS 2009 and 2017 THE PARTY AT BELSHAZZAR’S HOUSE, which Valerie wrote and performed EVERYTHING. Next Previous Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-foundation-of-funk-with-valerie-barrymore

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Temptation Tribute Band < Featured Artists Serieux Temptation Tribute Band Detroit, MI, USA My Girl Serieux .mp3 Download MP3 • 16.44MB Serieux is a Detroit-based, traditional soul vocal group that was founded in 1998 by Larry Griffin, Valenica Taylor, Donovan Johnson (Musical Director) and Robert Grande (Road Manager) to recreate the style of classic soul groups like the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Manhattans. Splitting their time principally between Detroit and Las Vegas, Serieux has opened for the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Whispers and other major acts. They've also performed in a Motown Musical "Come and get these Memories" with Martha Reeves and played the Temptations in the play Marvin, My Brother - The Marvin Gaye Story. Serieux issued their first disc, I Can Give You Love, in 2007, featuring former Spinners and Temptations lead singer GC Cameron. Book Direct: https://www.facebook.com/serieuxmusic

Dynamic and Soulful Performances by The Legendary Luther Vandross. Luther Vandross Live In Concert Song Lyrics Luther Live In Concert Luther Vandross Live At Wembley 1989 Luther Vandross Live At Wembley 1987 Luther Ronzoni Vandross Luther Vandross Live Prince Alberts Hall The Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore Luther Vandross Documentary Trailer

Event Planner - Darron Leroy Moore is the CEO of 14th Floor Music and Entertainment. He is an event planner available for hire for all of your event entertainment needs. Event Planner Darron Leroy Moore An experienced professional with expertise in event planning, budgeting and management. Develops successful promotional campaigns and creates effective marketing and advertising materials. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. A Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Contact: 14th Floor M usic and Entertainment 678.224.1413 BookEntertainment@EntertainersForHire.net Event Planning Darron Leroy Moore is a seasoned professional who specializes in event planning, budgeting, and management. With a knack for developing successful promotional campaigns and creating impactful marketing materials, Darron stays updated with the latest trends and techniques in the event planning industry. Additionally, Darron maintains proficiency in industry software and tools. Known for being highly organized and detail-oriented, Darron is passionate about executing exceptional events that successfully achieve established goals. With experience in planning, budgeting, and coordinating a wide range of events, both small and large scale, Darron is a skilled communicator and negotiator who can foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. If you're looking to plan an event, contact 14thFloorMusic and Entertainment: 678.224.1413 email: BookEntertainment@EntertainersForHire.net. Event Services Preview Operates Worldwide About Darron Moore as an Entertainer $ Brand Ambassador Affiliate Program $ Get a Price Quote First name Last name Email * Code Phone Select a Service Choose an option Give us more details Request a Quote Thanks! We’ll send you a price quote shortly. Privacy Policy Refund Policy Terms & Conditions

Joel Byars is an award-winning comedian, podcaster, and Trophy Husband. His unique clean comedy style has helped him win both the Kenan Thompson Comedy Contest and Search for the One Competition. Both of these events seek out the top clean comedians in the country. Beyond the stage, Joel has been a writer for Comedy Central, The Weather Channel, and even the author of his own book, Finding Your Funny. < Back Joel Byars Comedian Acts Atlanta, GA, USA < Previous Next > Joel Byars Joel Byars is an award winning comedian, podcaster, and Trophy Husband. His unique clean comedy style has helped him win both the Kenan Thompson Comedy Contest and Search for the One Competition. Both of these events seek out the top clean comedians in the country. Beyond the stage, Joel has been a writer for Comedy Central, The Weather Channel, and even the author of his own book, Finding Your Funny. His podcast, Hot Breath!, has been described by NPR as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy." Everyone of all ages is guaranteed to laugh and learn at a Joel Byars show. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-joel-byars

The John Stevens Polka Band is a Energetic Polka band performing Traditional and Original Polka Music. Performing at any event from an Oktoberfest to a back yard party. In 2003 the band made the Top 20 list of "BEST NEW SONGS" from 247POLKAHEAVEN.COM at #17 with "GONNA HAVE A PARTY". Then in 2005 they made the list again at #9 for the song "BACK TO THE SEA". Also, in 2005 the band made the Top 10 from WPNA RADIO (Oak Park, IL) AT #7 for the song "BACK TO THE SEA". < Polka Roster John Stevens Polka Band Polka Acts < Previous Swoyersville, PA, USA Next > The John Stevens polka band formed together in January 1995. A young and energetic band releasing their first cassette "Doubleshot Preview" in March 1995. Then in 1996 the band released their first full recording "Come On Let's Dance" on cassette & compact disc. This recording opened many doors for the band. In September 1996, The band had disbanded for a year while members of the band went back to school and found full time jobs. After not playing for almost a year the group got back together in September 1997 releasing their 2nd recording "Everyone's Having Fun". This recording got the ball rolling once again for the band. Playing numerous jobs in NY, NJ, CT, MA, DE, OH, PA, IN, RI, NH, FL, MI, MO and as far west as Wisconsin. In fact, in 1997 the song "Everyone's having Fun" was named number one tune of the year on the Jolly ST. Nick's Polka Revolution show heard over WPHB 1260AM in Houtzdale, PA. Not only is John Stevens a polka band but they can mix up the music to fit any occasion. The John Stevens polka band has had the chance to perform at such festivals as: Pillar Polkabration (CT), Pulaski's Big Polka Celebration (WI), Polka Spree By The Sea (NJ), The Bethlehem Musikfest (PA), Polka Fireworks (PA), Polkamotion By The Ocean (MD), Posen Potato Festival(MI), IPA FESTIVAL (IL), Blocktoberfest(DC), The Cedar Polka Fest (MI), Kinde Polka Fest (MI), ST. Stans Festival (MI). In 2003 the band made the Top 20 list of "BEST NEW SONGS" from 247POLKAHEAVEN.COM at #17 with "GONNA HAVE A PARTY". Then in 2005 they made the list again at #9 for the song "BACK TO THE SEA". Also, in 2005 the band made the Top 10 from WPNA RADIO (Oak Park, IL) AT #7 for the song "BACK TO THE SEA". The band has been on numerous Television shows including Pennsylvania Polka (WVIA TV), The Jolly Joe Timmer Show (RCN CABLE), Let's Polka (WSKG TV) & The Bethlehem Musikfest (Service Electric Cable) The band has also been on 2 Polka Cruises and currently has 18 cd releases. Our main goal is to promote polka music to the younger generation and get them involved with this great EXTREME PUSH music, POLKA MUSIC. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-john-stevens-polka-band

Blues Act < Back Previous The Silvertones Blues Act Dallas, TX, USA Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-the-silvertones Next The Silvertones: Texas Blues is a band that been a staple in the North Texas Music scene for over 27 years. Founded in 1993 by Brian Wicker and Kyle Copeland. The original line-up included Joe Williams (bass), Brent Childers (drums) and Bill Jones (vocals). Their inaugural gig was at The Filling Station in Terrell, Texas. Like many bands, The Silvertones have had several line-up changes throughout the years. One of the most influential Silvertones members was Walter Delesandri on lead guitar. Sadly, Walt passed away in 2003 from a massive heart attack and he is still greatly missed. Each member that has moved through the band brought their own style, soul & contributed their talents to The Silvertones reputation as a “killer” live blues band, in addition to being a four-time winner of the Dallas Observer Best Blues Band award. Since 2012, the band's lineup has solidified with original member and founder, Brian Wicker on bass, Randy Ball on drums, Leo De La Vega on guitar, and Rob Donavan on lead guitar. The Silvertones’ set-list, with about half being original, reflects the various influences that the band members grew up listening to. Their sound is primarily blues, with a hint of jazz, and an infusion of swing, rockabilly, and rock & roll. Averaging 80 gigs a year, you can see The Silvertones live at Dallas and Fort Worth music festivals, clubs, restaurants, and even at Fort Worth Swing Dance Society dances. You can also book The Silvertones for private parties. The Silvertones, to date, have recorded five CDs starting with their freshman album, Cruisin , self-produced in 1999, Hot in The Hole , recorded live in July 2002, at The Hole in the Wall in Dallas, Texas. In 2005, The Silvertones signed with Deep South Productions in Austin and recorded Ride in My Cadillac , in 2005, You Got Me Spinning in 2011, and Silvertone Avenue , in 2014.

Blues Act < Back Previous The Old And In The Way Band Blues Act Albuquerque, NM, USA Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-the-old-and-in-the-way-band Next Who is Olde & in the Way? We're four musicians who pursue a lifelong passion for good music and great live performance. We all come from diverse backgrounds of professional music performance. Like you, we love the music from the 60', 70's, 80's and 90's. It was such a prolific and huge time in popular music. Great bands, great writing, and great playing. You will love how we perform these great tunes. We do tight, harmonic vocals along with tasteful, well thought out insturmentation. OITW as a band has evolved over the years, starting out as a trio, doing mostly acoustic tunes, to adding a fourth member on keyboards. We have maintained that mix of vocals and instruments over the last several years, with personnel occasionally changing as our lives, jobs, etc. change. You will love the current band. It is the best it has ever been, with amazing tunes, vocals and instrumentation. The name: Of course Olde & in the Way is a somewhat derogatory phrase, if you want to take it that way. We prefer to be a bit self deprecating in our overall view of our journey on this planet. Actually we "lifted" the name from a now pretty much defunct bluegrass group that was composed of Jerry Garcia (deceased), David Grisman, Herb Pederson, and Vassar Clements (deceased). We were amused by the phrase,and determined to use it for a band name when the time was right.

Book The Luther Vandross Experience featuring Darron Moore For All Of Your Special Events. Las Vegas Style Entertainment Featuring The Music of Luther Vandross. Call 678.224.1413 to book Entertainment services through EntertainersForHire.net or contact Entertainers directly from their profiles Book 14th Floor Music Stage Lighting & DJ Services Here Booking Form Inquiry For The Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET * Organizion Booking Entertainment * Event Planner's First Name * Phone * Event Planner Last Name * How did you find out about us? * Select an option Email * Event Planner Address * City * Name Of Event * Date Of Event Choice 1 * Date Of Event Choice 2 * State * Zip Code * Date Of Event Choice 3 * Name Of Venue * Country * Is Venue Paid For And Secured? * Required Yes No Describe The Event * Estimated Number Of Attendees * Will You Be Providing Backline * Required Yes No *Backline and A Guide To The Vocabulary Of Venues, Tours, And Gigs. Address of Venue * City of Venue * State Of Venue * Zip Code * Country Of Event * Capacity Of Venue * View Booking Tips Submit Inquiry Thank you for your inquiry.

The Headliners Band specializes in weddings, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, country club events, and parties. Any event where high-quality musical entertainment is required. < Rock n Roll Roster The Headliners Band Rock n Roll Acts < Previous Next > Are you looking for a great live band that will keep your guests entertained and on the dance floor? Whether it’s a gala, a fundraiser, a wedding, or a corporate event, The Headliners Band is the perfect band to fit all of your needs! The group performs throughout our home base of Florida and has also performed throughout the US as well as Spain, Greece, Aruba, Mexico, the Bahamas, and more! The group performs in it signature fun, energetic, and entertaining style that is always a hit at weddings and corporate events. We can handle all of the emcee duties along with the flow of events. We perform for distinctive events in Tampa, Orlando, Palm Beach, Miami and South Florida, Naples, Jacksonville, and all across Florida. Call The Headliners today for your Florida wedding band! Miami, FL, USA Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-the-headliners-band

Jack Dunlap & Robert Mabe have been touring the country together since 2019; though collectively have performed and recorded with the likes of Larry Keel, Gina Furtado, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Scythian, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Bud’s Collective, < Blue Grass Next >>> < Previous Jack Dunlap & Robert Mabe Winchester, VA, USA Blue Grass Acts Robert Mabe provides entertainment for dozens of weddings and private/corporate events each year. Jack Dunlap & Robert Mabe have been touring the country together since 2019; though collectively have performed and recorded with the likes of Larry Keel, Gina Furtado, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Scythian, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Bud’s Collective, The Fly Birds, Dry Mill Road, Old Town Flood, Shannon Bielski & Moonlight Drive, Tim and Savannah Finch and The Eastman Stringband, Lonesome Highway, Circa Blue and Jakobs Ferry Stragglers, to name a few. They have also graced prestigious stages such as The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Carnegie Hall in New York City, Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, The Hamilton in Washington, DC and Forbes Center for the Performing Arts in Harrisonburg, VA. Both masters of their instruments, they play a mix of original tunes, classic bluegrass numbers, jazz favorites and covers anyone would recognize. With roots planted firmly in bluegrass, they stretch their sound in ways that all audiences will enjoy and leave the performance wanting more. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-jack-dunlap-robert-mabe

Bobby Cool is one of those singer-songwriters who invites us into his living room as he details the joys, the tears, and the emotional ups and downs of everyday life. Like Robert Earl Keen, Cool is a natural songwriter who tells stories in a way that resonate with people. < Blue Grass Next >>> < Previous Bobby Cool and The Nashville Players Nashville, TN, USA Blue Grass Acts Bobby Cool is one of those singer-songwriters who invites us into his living room as he details the joys, the tears, and the emotional ups and downs of everyday life. Like Robert Earl Keen, Cool is a natural songwriter who tells stories in a way that resonate with people. Cool’s emotional authenticity sparkles in his pure vocals, which convey with a tender passion the moving power of small moments in our lives and soar with a poignant fullness as they evoke stirring feelings of common bonds between neighbors, friends, and family. In the vein of Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, and Sturgill Simpson Cool blends bluegrass, americana, and country into a rousing mix that delivers deep feeling in good-time music that remains with us even after the record is finished. The Alpharetta, Georgia native, whose real-life family surname is quite literally Cool, first fell in love with country music in high school, where upon he picked up playing guitar right before graduation. Not long after, Cool began playing shows and writing songs while attending the University of Georgia in Athens. “My first gig was at this dive bar called ‘DT’s Downunder’. It was a whole in the wall joint that could maybe fit 50 people, but we packed the place, a bunch of friends came out, everyone was singing along, and I remember thinking, ‘man, this is pretty great’. So, from that point on, I was hooked.” After graduating from UGA, Cool made the move to music city and began to cut his teeth in clubs around town. He would go to different writer’s nights and networking events to learn how Nashville worked and began to gather a framework for how to ‘make it’ in the music industry. “When I moved to town, it seemed like there were two paths you could take as an artist. One was going after a record deal and the other was to try and build a grassroots following, start small, and hope that it grows organically. For me, the latter just seemed more appealing.” Having set his course, Cool began to immerse himself in all aspects of running a business and he figured out pretty quickly you need cash coming in if you want to stay afloat. One revenue stream he tapped into was the private event space, which helped pay the bills, and afforded him the opportunity to hone his craft as a songwriter. By 2014 he had a group of demos that would become his debut release, Light in the Dark . The album, which was nominated for best independent country album of the year, ironically kicked off a season Cool would describe as long, dark, and cold. “My wife and I found out we were pregnant with our second son the year after Light in the Dark came out. After he was born, our ship started going down. Financially, emotionally, all the way around really, we weren’t doing well. I started struggling with anxiety and depression and it was a rough stretch, for sure.” But as with so many artists before him, the ashes and turmoil of personal setbacks seem to plant the seeds that for which can only blossom through pain and heartache. The next few years were spent playing shows and compiling another group of songs to record. At the end of February 2020, Cool and his producer Adam Haynes (bluegrass fiddler for The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, and others) tracked 13 songs over the course of two days. Two weeks later, the world would shut down and a two-year journey would commence to release into the world what would finally become, Family Time. As with many during the pandemic, there’s a story in and of itself to be told of the trials and unexpected circumstances Cool had to overcome just to eke out a living. To make ends-meat during the shutdown, he worked as a janitor, radon inspector, and flooring salesman. This, adding to his repertoire of other jobs held early on as a used car salesman, warehouse attendant, and insurance claims analyst. But, as things started opening up again, work on the album resumed, shows started playing again, and a release date was finally set. On Family Time , Cool shares musical snapshots of small and large moments that define family life and captures intimately the grooves and creases, the craziness and the humor, the regrets, and the celebrations of living together in songs that resonate so deeply we feel as if he’s written them just for us. The album opens with the country folk ballad “American Dream,” which rides in on a lilting, unspooling dobro run that spirals into a melodic spaciousness that wends its way into your heart. The song echoes John Prine’s “Paradise” and fills the soul with the same emotional fervor. “‘American Dream’ started with the melody,” Cool recalls. “I was playing around on the guitar, and it just felt like it was supposed to be this patriotic kind of thing. Then a few days later, sitting down to write, the opening line, came out naturally and the story began. To me, this song captures the essence of the American Dream. It’s ultimately not about fortune or fame but the freedom to choose your own path and live it out.” The bright country rambler, “Waffle House”, follows and rollicks with a high-stepping rhythm that floats along dazzling pedal steel runs and a shrewdly told story about the ways we often return to our roots even after we’ve left them behind. The song began when Cool heard about golfer, Bubba Watson, celebrating his victory at the Master’s with a trip to the local Waffle House. “I thought the idea of winning a prestigious tournament and then celebrating at a downhome breakfast diner was pretty great. It was super endearing and relatable. Growing up in Georgia, we ate at Waffle House all of the time too, so it became a story of a guy ‘hitting the bigtime’ but not forgetting where he came from,” says Cool. Shimmering guitars cascade over glittering dobro runs in the stirring country anthem “Waves of Grain,” which echoes Garth Brooks’ and George Strait’s songs for everyman and everywoman. Cool’s evocative vocals etch the lines of healing into a landscape often divided by various conflicts. “If ever there was a song I felt divinely inspired to write, it would be ‘Waves of Grain’,” Cool reflects. “It came from what I would describe as a vision of a wheat field being an analogy for all people. The opening verse, ‘there’s a farm out in a valley, with its amber waves of grain, and in a wild way it reminds me we are one and one and the same’ is essentially what I saw. And with everything that’s happened over the last couple of years, I hope this song might offer some healing, encouragement, and remind us that love can bind us together in spite of the things that pull us apart.” Spare guitar fingerpicking opens the Willie Nelson-like “Crazy,” an earnest story about the craziness that lives in the shadows in all families and that comes to light when we least expect it. The slowly unfolding ballad—like a slow dance at a wedding—reveals a tongue-in-cheek surprise ending that reminds us of the power of love in the face of all odds—even crazy families. “My Love,” a nod-and-a-wink to love songs everywhere, is an exuberant dance song fueled by fiddle and dobro runs skittering around guitar strums and Cool’s celebratory vocals. The heart-rending “Stella” opens sparsely with Cool’s tender vocals before circling higher and higher into a steel-drenched guitar ballad about facing the challenges of life in sometimes difficult circumstances. “I wrote it for our good friends’ daughter who was going through a hard time. I wanted her to know that even though things weren’t great, her parents loved her no matter what and, ultimately, it was going to be okay,”. “Join the Party” begins as a slow gospel-inflected tune that opens up into a joyous dobro-filled celebration of life, family, and friends, while “Perry Street Blues” rides high on an Alan Jackson-like country honkytonk vibe, floating along a river of keys and piercing lead runs and transporting vocals. The rollicking “You in Mind” motors along with a jangly country rock sound, with tinges of Bruce Springsteen and Brad Paisley-like psychedelic lead guitar runs thrown in for good measure, celebrating the depth of love a man feels for a woman. Family Time closes with “Battle of the Lion King” which marches in on rolling snare drums, roaring across the plains, mimicking the sound of a group marching into battle, and builds with blustery guitars swirling around the drumbeat like clouds of dust. Echoing the allegorical tail of Don McClean’s “American Pie,” Cool’s song plays off his imaginative vision of the world around us and leaves you with the sense that, in a tail often seen on the silver screen, there’s more than meets the eye. In the end, it’s clear that Bobby Cool revels in telling a good story as much as he does trying to live one out. He sings songs that reach us wherever we find ourselves in our lives, touching us, healing us, and embracing us with music that fills our hearts and reminds us that life’s most important events happen on family time. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-bobby-cool

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