Live Music Directory
BIG BANDS:
American Jazz Express
(big band dance orchestra)
Don Breyer – 608-849-8804
Ladies Must Swing (LMS)
(18 piece, all female big band)
June Dalton – 608-698-8944 ladiesmustswing@yahoo.com
www.ladiesmustswing.com
SMALL BANDS & COMBOS:
Ambiance Music
Jazz & Latin jazz duo, trio, quartet, quintet or ensemble for cocktails, dinners, meetings & ceremonies. Featuring the vibraphone.
Marianne Egerstrand 608-249-5444 – ambiancemuzik@gmail.com
American Express Dance Band
(smaller group from American Jazz Express – swing, jazz, pop, dancing & listening)
Don Breyer – 608-849-8804
Brian Whitty Group
(small group jazz, swing, and popular)
Brian Whitty 608-225-4931 – brian@brianwhitty.com
www.brianwhitty.com
The Harmonica Hour
A guitar and harmonica duo with sing along and popular favorite songs. Over 1000 performances throughout the area include: private parties, coffee houses, music festivals, community centers, nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care.
DeWayne Keyes 608-221-8495 harmonicaman@charter.net
Max Drexler: Bavarian Brass Band
Specializing in Wedding Dances, Outdoor Concerts & Festivals. Seven to Twenty Musicians.
Howard Christensen, Leader 608-527-5362
Box 297, New Glarus, WI 53574
Modern Jazz Quartet of Madison
The group includes Piano, Bass, Percussion, and Saxophone playing the Great American Songbook from Ellington and Strayhorn to Monk, Powell, and beyond. Quintet option adds Guitar to the group.
Dewitt Strong 608-203-8588 – notyethorowitz@charter.net
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES:
A Capriccio
Baroque/ Classical solo, duo, trio or quartet featuring the vibraphone w/ flute, violin or string quartet. For indoor & outdoor weddings, celebrations & dinner parties.
Marianne Egerstrand 608-249-5444 – ambiancemuzik@gmail.com
The Allegro Chamber Ensemble
Comprised of highly trained professional, experienced and reliable musicians. We perform a variety of music from classical to tangos to contemporary—Bach to the Beatles. We specialize in weddings, receptions, fundraisers, holiday celebrations, corporate events, concerts and recordings. Our ensembles are comprised of string quartet, trio, duo and solo strolling violin.
Alexis Carreon 608-772-5591 – alexiscnote@ameritech.net
Arioso Ensemble
String quartet, trio or duo- violin, cello, piano, harp. Music for weddings,special evens and programs. Performances in Madison area and Door County
Elizabeth Borsodi: 608-833-8467 or 608-444-0823
elizabethborsodi.com — thelivemusicconnection.com
The Camerata String Quartet
The Camerata String Quartet comprises four talented local professional musicians who have been playing together since 2001. The ensemble performs in the Madison area for weddings, receptions, church services and other public and private events.
Leyla Sanyer 608-845-8561 home, 608-516-1339 cell
les@oregonsd.net - www.cameratastrings.com
Capitol Consort
Our ensemble of professional symphony musicians performs a variety of styles from classical to contemporary as a duo, trio, quartet of strings/piano/flute in any combination for weddings, receptions or other special occasions.
Laurie Riss 608-835-7046 - tylee@charter.net
Monroe Chamber Trio
Piano, Cello, & Flute for weddings or receptions
Beth A. Wilson – 608-271-7840 – bwilson1010@sbcglobal.net
Pure Enchantment
Harp and voice, harp and various instruments, harp duo
All occasions
Mary Ann Harr – 608-231-3256 – gliss@charter.net
Quinthorne
Brass Quintet – Exceptional musicians performing exceptional music
Brian Whitty 608-225-4931 – brian@brianwhitty.com
www.brianwhitty.com
Whitewater String Quartet
Beautiful music for your wedding, reception or special occasion. We play a variety of music from Bach to The Beatles.
Jean Dickinson 262-473-3636 – jeanadickinson@yahoo.com
SINGLE ENTERTAINERS & SOLOISTS:
HARP
Elizabeth Borsodi: Solo harpist for weddings, special occasions and programs featuringthe harp and it’s history. Also available with violin and/or cello. Performances both in Madison are and Door County.
608-833-8467 or 608-444-0823
elizabethborsodi.com — thelivemusicconnection.com
Mary Ann Harr: Solo harp music for parties, weddings, memorial services, gatherings of any kind and any size.
gliss@charter.net – 608-231-3256
PERCUSSION
Jazzvibe
Latin or jazz featuring the vibraphone. May add Bass, guitar, keyboard, drums, or congas.
Marianne Egerstrand 608-249-5444 – ambiancemuzik@gmail.com
PIANO/KEYBOARD
Brian Whitty: Solo piano for parties, receptions and background music
608-225-4931 – brian@brianwhitty.com
www.brianwhitty.com
VIOLIN
Alexis Carreon: Providing elegant music for your wedding or special event. Strolling also, performing all styles of music: including classical, standards, waltzes, tangos, ethnic, contemporary, continental and more! Violin-O-Gram is available.
608-772-5591 – alexiscnote@ameritech.net
VOCALISTS
Papa Heller: Singing the Hits of Yesteryears.
with Piano, Keyboards, Ukelele
Anniversaries, Weddings, Birthdays and Special Events.
608-345-9013 – madctydoyl@hotmail.com