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After Midnight

After Midnight
1784 New London Road
Hamilton
, OH  45013

www.rockinaftermidnight.com

Contact info: Kim Masters, Manager, kmasters@rockinaftermidnight.com; 513.907.2274

Category: Entertainment, band

Band Pipeline

3312 Rolston St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
www.bandpipeline.com
Welcome to The Band Pipeline!  We are your first source for live local music.  Whether you are a musician, venue owner or simple a fan, we are here for you.  We bring the best local bands together with music venues.  The Band Pipeline also offers professional light and sound production for live performances.  Be sure to check out our band listing and the schedule of upcoming performance around the area!
Contact info: Bob Sweigert, bob@bandpipeline.com; 260.373.1967
Category: Commercial Business; Booking/Talent Agency

Charissa & the Auburn Sky Band

15926 93rd Street
Bristol
, WI 53104
www.charissaonline.com
Charissa is a 12-year-old, country singing sensation who is being hailed “the next Taylor Swift” by reputable people in the music industry.  She has already opened up for and/or opened the festival day for major country acts including: Lonestar, JoDee Messina, Billy Currington, Gretchen Wilson and Billy Ray Cyrus.  Charissa is currently working with Live Nation. Package deals available per individual requests to ISFA members.
Contact info: Rick Strauss, Manager, straussmaster@aol.com; 262.705.2451
Category: Entertainment, band, ISFA member discounts

Cook and Belle w/Seth Cook

8214 W. Fairview Dr.
Yorktown, IN 47396

www.cookandbelle.com
Musical entertainment for all ages!
Contact info: Bret Cook, Owner/Agent, cookandbelle@aol.com; 765.759.0525
Category: Entertainment, entertainer, band

FamilyTime Entertainment, Inc.

 

FamilyTime Entertainment’s core business is providing fun, quality and memorable events and programs for children from three to ninety three!  Our goal is to provide entertaining programs and/or total festival events that enhance your celebration with imaginative and extraordinary performances and activities.  For over twenty-five years, FamilyTime Entertainment has stood for entertaining, educational, memorable and quality programs and events!
Contact info: Michael C. King; Owner/VP, 960 East Washington Street #100B; Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.635.7770; 888.752.9109; familytimeentertainment@hotmail.com

Category: Entertainment, Full service entertainment company

 

joyUNSPEAKABLE Productions
5454 Davidson Rd.
Hilliard, OH  43026

www.joyunspeakable.net
  10% discounts to ISFA members.
For an outstanding memorable event,
try unique living statues, cirque style mime 
or over 50 captivating characters.

Mark blends movements & characteristics of the Masters of Silent Communication (Marcel Marceau, Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Shields & Yarnelle) with various movements of Dance and Ancient Statue Poses.  He mixes a unique style of Interactive Performing with a delicate touch of Humor, for a joyUNSPEAKABLE Performance

Contact info: Mark Abbati, President & Performer, joyunspeakable77@aol.com; 614.371.8002

Category: Entertainment, entertainer, ISFA member discounts

 

 


Kali Rose
Country & gospel recording artist, Kali Rose will make your event exciting and memorable.  Kali has performed at hundreds of fairs, festivals, conventions, and church programs throughout the Midwest and has opened for well known country artists.  She has won numerous talent contests, thrilling audiences time and again and her music has been embraced by audiences of all ages.
Kali‘s new CD, “Brand New Day” was recorded in Nashville, TN.  It features 12 original songs and was produced by Dove Award winning artist, Jeff Silvey.  Kali’s unique style shines in every lyric.  Kali's first CD, "Believe in Love", features country and gospel music.  It was recorded and produced at Gaither Studios, owned by the Grammy award winning artists, Bill and Gloria Gaither.  Kali's angelic voice shines throughout the album as she presents her own interpretation of powerful lyrics. Kali will perform country or gospel music or a mixture of both to suit your event.  For more info, check out Kali’s website, www.kalirose.com or call 574-936-3377.  
Contact info: Eric Foster; Booking Manager; kali@kalirose.com; 574.936.3377 ; PO Box 946, Plymouth, IN 46563
Category: Entertainment, Entertainer

Meridian Entertainment Group -
1788 Dogwood Drive
Holt, MI 48842
Meridian Entertainment Group (MEG) provides production, consultation, management services, talent buying, and marketing. MEG works with over
50 events, over 280 artists performing, and 1.3 million fans attending in fifteen states and Canada. MEG purchases over fourteen million dollars in talent annually for its clients and their events.
MEG consults, buys talent for, and/or produces:
Common Ground Music Festival (Lansing MI)
Muskegon Summer Celebration (Muskegon, MI)
Unity Festival (Muskegon, MI)
Buffalo Chip Campground (Sturgis, SD)
National Cherry Festival (Traverse City, MI)
On the Waterfront Festival (Rockford, IL)
Stars & Guitars Summer Concert Series (Rockford, IL)
Harley-Davidson Dealers Association-Michigan H.O.G. Rendezvous (Ionia, MI)
Michigan State Fair
And More
Each of these events continues to grow their respective concert component to generate additional revenue.
MEG also works with radio stations where we feature promotional concerts for radio stations and their listeners.
MEG specialize in:
Talent buying (musical performers, guest speakers, comedians, interactive games, carnivals and more)
Establishing Volunteer Programs
Coordination and management of Fairs and Festivals (e.g. Concerts, Food and Beverage, Community relations, and more) Developing and maintenance a sponsorship programs and Community Share programs
Subcontractors (e.g. sound, lighting, large screen video projection and all necessary components for first class production of the concerts)
Campground management
Design and implementation of advertising and marketing campaigns
Production design and consulting
Contact info: Brad Coombs; meridianfirst@aol.com; 517.694.2525; 1.800.968.4769
Category: Commercial business, Event Planning

 


Providing "Melodies With Messages" 
and loads of FUN!
       Our high-energy, interactive show combines singing, dancing and overall FUN while covering topics like Staying in School, Safety, Anti-Drugs/Tobacco, Family Values, Anti-Bullying/Self-esteem, Health/Fitness, Hygiene, Recycling, Good Character, and more!

     Utilizing parodies of popular classic tunes (i.e. "YMCA;" "Good Lovin';" "Stayin' Alive"), our program relays MEMORABLE messages while simultaneously entertaining and involving children and adults alike.  We constantly receive rave reviews from community leaders/event organizers, parents, and of course, KIDS of all ages!  Our "catchy" lyrics get everyone singing along right away, and our fun props and dance moves make our show even more exciting!   On top of that, we actually bring kids up to the stage to participate in a few numbers and even parents get THEIR chance to "shine."   We come with a complete state-of-the-art sound system with wireless headsets and even a mic we use specifically to let audience members get heard!  But we can also plug into existing sound systems (and offer a discount) if one is already set up!  We've had the privilege to perform at many Indiana Festivals already (with many hosting us year after year!) including: Marion County Fair, Indiana State Fair, Avon Community Heritage Festival, Sheridan's Harvest Moon, Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, Kokomo Haynes-Apperson, Frankton Fall Festival, Alexandria's Small Town USA, Franklin Fall Festival, Ft. Wayne Three Rivers Festival -- just to name a few!  We would LOVE to bring our "Melodies With Messages" to YOUR festival/event as well!  Please visit our website to see a promotional video, hear audio samples of our songs and find out even more about us!  Multiple show price discounts to ISFA members if sound system is available for our use.
 
Contact: Mindy Winkler - 317.402.8615   Email: info@mindyfuncompany.com 
 Website:  www.mindyfuncompany.com

Rise & Shine Cloggers

5715 W. Vinca Lane
Ellettsville, IN 47429

Rise & Shine is a flurry of shiny shoes dancing to a variety of music.  From “Uncle Penn” to the Blues Brothers, Rise & Shine take “Americans step dance” to a new level. 

Contact info: Jon Hasler, jhasler@homefinder.org; 812.360.2035

Category: Entertainment, entertainer

Ryan Taylor Anderson

 Progressive, fusion, freestyle
Ryan is a well-known percussionist and drummer from Indianapolis, IN. His style of rhythm making is a mix of rock, Afro-Caribbean and African with his own style of hard hitting, up to date, progressive drumming using drums from around the world. He plays on an array of Djembe's, Ashiko, Conga's, Bongo's, Frame drum, Doumbeks and his favorite...the Gangan (Talking Drum). It is with the Talking Drum that Ryan is able to create the melodies and harmonies that would typically be made with a stringed instrument. Ryan also creates the chorus and transitions using the Gangan. This is what makes his music making different, most composers use the drums to give the song a strong rhythm, whereas Ryan uses the drums to create all parts of the song. Ryan has been a percussionist for over 25 years, beginning as a self taught drummer using everything from pots and pans to the side of bath tubs. www.myspace.com/ryantayloranderson 
   e-mail:  ryanta1972@yahoo.com   
 Ph:  317-578-1357 

Simba Jordan Music

 

www.myspace.com/simbajordan 

Contact Simba Jordan  Ph:  614.478.7903 or 614.452.2003   E-mail: simbajordan1@sbcglobal.net

South of Sunset
727 W. Chestnut St. 
Hartford City, IN 47348

www.myspace.com/southofsunset

Indiana’s premier country band!

Contact info: Bradley A. Bannister, Manager, bradbannister@att.net; 765.348.4839

Category: Entertainment, band

Strange Melodies - Connie Strange
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the White House lawn in Washington D.C., or across the border to Victoria B.C., it is a pleasure for Connie to share God’s love in song.  Releasing to World Wide Radio, her single “Guardian Angel of Mine” rose to the #1 position in April of 2005 on the highly rated chart “God’s International”.   Connie has a passion to share her Easy Country sound with a touch of Southern Gospel.  She also adds variety with sounds from Big Band Era and a touch of the Oldies. 
 Contact info:
5314 W. 400 N., Marion, IN  46952
765.384.7744 or 765.669.0137
www.conniestange.org
Email: connie.strange@gmail.com

Terry Lee and The Rockaboogie Band


Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is the wildest piano pumpin' Rock-n-roll show since Jerry Lee Lewis! This is a high energy, first class show band built around the lightning fast piano pumpin’, Rockaboogie playing of London England’s Terry Lee.  Popular with all age groups, Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie band is right at home in a small venue, private party, corporate event, casino or a large outdoor festival.  The band’s professionalism both on and off stage has gained them respect and popularity with booking agents, talent buyers and entertainment directors.  Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie band will take you back to the golden era of Rock-N-Roll when stars like Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis were making history in Memphis, TN with a new sound that was sweeping the nation, a sound filled with raw energy and driving rhythm!
For more info: Email: rockaboogieband@yahoo.com, 812.962.3445 or 812.396.9893;
P.O. Box 174, Nashville, IN 47448
Trouble & Company

Trouble & Company
Singing together since elementary school, Trouble & Company, Joe Nave, Chris Perry, and Laif Burns hail from Martinsville, Illinois. Trouble & Company took their love of music and began performing in 1994 for festivals, fairs, parties and weddings. Trouble & Company are award-winning scatters, vocalists and a state fair award-winning group performing a variety of old r
ock-and-roll and country. Trouble & Company choreograph their own dances. Their award-winning vocals have taken them to Carnegie Hall in New York City, New Orleans, Louisville Riverboat, and across Indiana and Illinois.
 Contact Info:
Doug & Trisha Nave; Sound and Business Manager; 518 North Washington, Martinsville, IL 62442; 217.382.4626; 217.276.4626
Email: tan0128@hotmail.com or tnc_3@hotmail.com

Variety Attractions
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Variety Attractions
PO Box 3330
Zanesville, OH 43702
The finest in entertainment!  We can secure entertainment for all budgets, serving the special needs of fairs, festivals and events. We provide a wide variety of talent and music genre to fit your needs.  Count on professionals at Variety Attractions to help take care of your next entertainment. Contact info: George Moffett; gmoffett@varietyattractions.com; Todd Boltin, agent; tiboltin@varietyattractions.com; 740.453.0394; 740.607.9097

Category: Events Planning; Booking/Talent Agency

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