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MID ATLANTIC REGION - COLLEGE ROSTER
On That Note Entertainment239 New Rd. Ste. A109Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 486-0867
MUSIC COMEDY NOVELTY LECTURES
College AgentMelissa Bartell
[email protected](973) 486-0867
WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band www.thedmtb.com – The only nationally touring tribute to DMB, this tribute has played over 500 shows in 47+ states in the last 3 years, drawing huge crowds while re–creating the ambitious live performance of the most successful touring band in the last decade. .
Frontiers – A Tribute to Journey www.journeytributeband.com – Frontier’s vocal savant, Jeremey Hunsicker, perfectly re–creates Steve Perry’s vocals, leading to Jeremey’s 2007 selection as the new lead singer of Journey. Plans changed as Jeremey and his wife welcomed a baby, and now this band remains a must–see in the tribute world, recognized as the premier Journey tribute.
Nevermind – A Tribute to Nirvanawww.myspace.com/nevermindnirvanatribute -–Nevermind has gained status as one of the most highly acclaimed Nirvana Tributes across the U.S. and beyond. This touring show has the sound, the feel, and the look of Nirvana.The band has over 70 Nirvana songs in their catalogue plus offers the entire MTVUNPLUGGED IN NEW YORK acoustic show!
Wrong Way – A Tribute to Sublime www.wrongwaysublime.com – Oddly, Sublime’s popularity has steadily increased since the death of their lead singer in 1996. Subsequent tributes have proven wildly popular with young and middle–aged crowds. Wrong Way’s high–energy live show always keeps the crowd on their feet and singing along.
Ten – A Tribute to Pearl Jamwww.tenband.com – This nationally touring band has generated tremendous buzz for their authentic reproduction of one of the most popular bands of the 1990’s. Supported by well over 70 Pearl Jam tracks (30 of which have received major commercial airplay) over a 15+ year run, the Ten show routinely has patrons, both young and old, singing along all night long!
Behind the Sun – A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers www.myspace.com/behindthesuntributeband – BTS was formed in 2007 and quickly gelled for their first gig at the 10 High Club in Atlanta. The successful outing would signal the introduction of one of Atlanta's premiere tribute bands. In a short amount of time, this Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute has accumulated a healthy fan base in the South and beyond!
Meeting in the Aisle – A Tribute to Radiohead www.myspace.com/meetingintheaisleband - Meeting in the Aisle stands as a passionate musical collective whose sole purpose is to present the music and showmanship of Radiohead. Each member shares an intense love of Radiohead's catalog and has perfected songs from every Radiohead studio album, including their 2007 album, In Rainbows, as well as B-sides and rarities.
Girls Girls Girls – All-Female Mötley Crüe Tribute www.myspace.com/girlsgirlsgirlsnyc – GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS is the world’s first and only all-girl Mötley Crüe tribute. Known for their hard-hitting renditions of the Crue classics, these women have been attracting international attention with their commanding stage presence and jaw-dropping talent playing some of the greatest rock & roll ever written by one of the most notorious bands of all time.
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Curtis Peoples www.curtispeoples.com – Curtis is a singer/songwriter with more of a rock/pop mentality than most acoustic artists in his category. With a mix of big choruses and rhythms, Curtis attempts to bring the radio–friendly and inspiring sounds of U2 and Counting Crows and the rhythmic jazz–folk of John Mayer and Jason Mraz into his songs. .
Ernie Halterwww.erniehalter.com – Ernie Halter is a soul–infused pop singer/songwriter, a guy who's been influenced as much by the Lennon/McCartney as he has by Otis Redding. A veritable road warrior, Halter has toured 30 states in the last 12 months.
Jill Stevensonwww.jillstevenson.com – The music of Jill Stevenson reflects a depth of soul and poetic sense that reaches well beyond her years. From infectious hit songs, to poetic ballads, Jill Stevenson has her own style, a funky, upbeat blast of whipped-sugar melodies and slinky rhythms. Her songs are full of soul, strength and momentum.
Dave Pittenger www.thedpband.com – Dave’s music is all about versatility. Being proficient on both piano and guitar affords him the opportunity to find the texture that best suits each song, and in doing so, serves the music and the listener. Boasting clever songwriting fused with solid performances, Dave is able to deliver quality live performances in an intimate, acoustic setting as well as rock out in a large club.
Mara Leviwww.maralevi.com – Mara Levi introduces a new category of rock and roll: Smart Pop. It is notably complex, yet catchy enough to be accessible. Mara performs original rock and roll that entertains as it weaves its way into your subconscious. Often politically-charged, and always charming, Mara's performance style is appealing, honest and light-hearted. Mara was a 2005 Outmusic Outsong of the Year Nominee for her song, The Homo Song!
Jesse Rubenwww.jesseruben.com – Jesse's material reflects his powerful and innate ability to relate his own life to the lives of those around him, creating an unusually personal experience for his listeners. He has sold out venues across the northeast including The Paradise Lounge in Boston and The Point in Philadelphia, and done a live radio performance for 1.5 million listeners on Chicago's KISSFM.
Ian Axelwww.ianaxel.com – With influences such as The Beatles, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead, Ian’s music has been featured on MTV’s The Hills, and in 2007 Ian won New York University’s Battle of the Bands. Ian’s vocal style balances just the right amount of indie quirk with studio polish to deliver honest and passion–infused performances, which may make Ian Axel one note away from being household a name.
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Justin Caldwell www.justincaldwell.com – Often described as a cross between Jamie Cullum & John Mayer, Justin’s jazzy performances have been heard in 27 countries around the world, 40 colleges in the US and his music has been featured in ad campaigns for Nike, Visa,and Tylenol. Justin performs a creative show of original music, often incorporating 1–3 crowd–pleasing cover tunes (including popular TV theme songs remixed with his own unique stylings).
Gillmorwww.myspace.com/gillmormusic - The music of Gillmor is reminiscent of classic songs in American culture, while incorporating the standards of today. Most recently, Gillmor’s song “Hey” was selected as the main theme song for Fox’s comedy series “Unhitched” created by the Farrelly Brothers (Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber); the show premiered in March, 2008.
Niki Barr Bandwww.nikibarr.com – The Niki Barr Band plays rock n roll, pure and simple. With their magnetic stage presence and strong, memorable lyrics, they have performed for the US Troops in the Middle East, Japan, UK, and many other countries throughout Europe and Southeast Asia, sparking the interest of Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine who featured stories of the band’s tours overseas.
Eren Cannata Bandwww.erencannata.com – Eren was among the 24 musicians accepted into New York University’s Clive Davis Recorded Music program. Although Eren began his career as an actor in “Under the Cover of Darkness” with Richard Bradford and the award winning “As the World Turns”, he was soon able to establish himself as an original artist, bringing relatable lyrics reflecting life experiences both on stage and in the studio.
Bronze Radio Returnwww.bronzeradioreturn.com – Bronze Radio Return is being praised as “a breath of fresh air” in an oversaturated market of unoriginality. The band collaborated with acclaimed producer/engineer/musician Doug Derryberry (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby, Ben Folds Five) to develop their rock and blues music that incorporates many other elements that make their music unique.
The Working Title www.myspace.com/theworkingtitle – Since forming in Charleston, SC in 2001, The Working Title has become one of the most requested bands on Sirius radio and has had their music featured on MTV’s Laguna Beach. The band spent many years harvesting a fan base across the country. They’ve performed on the Vans Warped Tour, as with Counting Crows, Mute Math and Mae.
Pomeroy www.pomeroymusic.com – A group of rockers who do not conform to the molds of society, Pomeroy has captured the ears of fans for years. Their unique style is funky and full of life. Pomeroy have become stars of the Midwest music scene and their shows get audiences dancing along to the beat.
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ORIGINAL BANDS
Temple Hillwww.templehillmusic.com– Temple Hill is earning a solid reputation for outstanding high-energy shows, strong songwriting and superb musicianship. The band’s unique Pop/Rock sound is a melding of many different influences and styles - R&B, Rock, and Funk to name a few. They placed 6th out of over 6,000 bands at the 2008 Emergenza International Finals in Rothenburg, Germany and have been featured on “Boston Legal” and “All My Children.”
The Hsu-namiwww.hsu-nami.com – Formed in the fall of 2005, The Hsu-nami defines East meets West and has become the first Er-hu Rock Group in America. Their unique fusion introduces the Er-hu to new listeners. It's the definite combination of an Asian cultural icon and the tenacity of American modern rock.
MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET
Downtown Harvest www.downtownharvest.com – Drawing inspiration from a variety of musical influences and styles, Downtown Harvest blend neo pop, big beat aggressive slam rock, tornado alley funk, and traces of hip-hop all infused with a new wave synth grunge sound. The band performs with an unparalleled raw energy and seamlessly bounces back and forth between genres. The Harvest have established themselves as one of Philadelphia's premier rock acts.
Shang www.iamshang.com – Originally from Brooklyn and a Carnegie Mellon University graduate, Shang began his comedy career on a dare. This charismatic comic has proven his stand–up skills with nationwide appearances including a memorable performance in 1995 on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam". He also won two half–hour comedy specials on BET's "Comic View Grand Stand”.
Chris Fairbankswww.chrisfairbanks.com – Chris Fairbanks, who left the scenic comfort of Big Sky Country in Montana ten years ago to join the Texas comedy circle, has been getting a lot of attention. Recently, Chris took first place in the Funniest Person in Austin contest and was one of the "New Faces" at the Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival. He has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. In 2008, Chris starred as a series regular on Comedy Central's "Reality Bites Back".
Andrew Martinez www.myspace.com/4andrewmartinez – Known for his twisting and turning style of comedy, Andrew Martinez has built a reputation as one of the most unique comedians on the road today. After only one year of performing, Andrew was selected to compete on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has performed with many club favorites including Darrell Hammond, Todd Barry, and Bill Burr.
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COMEDIANSDana Eagle – www.danaeagle.com – Is it okay to laugh at someone’s insecurities and misfortunes? Dana Eagle’s audiences think it is – and that’s okay with her. Being a misfit has had its payoffs – the self–deprecating, off–beat and often inspiring humor of Ms. Eagle taps into the place in all of us that continues to feel out of step and alone at the lunch table.
TJ Del Renowww.tjdelreno.com – This NYC based comedian was the voice of Ricky the greaser bicycle mechanic in the video game “BULLY” by ROCKSTAR GAMES. He was featured in the NY Comedy Festival Funniest Stand Up and has opened for Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jim Norton, and D.C. Benny. He is also the voice of the Capri Sun tag line “Respect the Pouch!” and lends his voice as one of the many adorable Tidy Cats on TV.
Todd Womackwww.toddwomack.com – Todd Womack has appeared at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, on Comedy Central, Bravo, TNT, and VH-1. His comedy is witty, animated, silly, and deceptively clever. He reels you in with straight stand-up and inevitably delivers a knock-out punch with his own concoction of energetic character-driven comedy.
Na’im Lynnwww.myspace.com/igotjokes78 – Na’im has appeared twice on BET Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo’s Comedy TKO, as well as P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy. He opened for such names as The New York Kings of Comedy, Mike Epps, rising star Kevin Hart, and many others. He was a finalist for Comedy Central’s National Open Mic Nights Stand–Up Competition.
MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET
Marvin Leewww.comedianmarvinlee.com – Marvin Lee is a high energy, down-to-earth smart alec who talks about everything from his multi–cultural family to the downfall of the Saturday morning cartoon. In doing so, Marvin takes subjects and twists them to his style of thinking.
Good Asian Driverswww.goodasiandrivers.com – Good Asian Drivers, a spoken word/musical duo, aim to increase queer Asian–American visibility in the United States and serve as positive role models. This social mission, along with an undeniably entertaining performance and a reputation for being personable and approachable, makes the Good Asian Drivers a duo that must be placed on everyone's radar.
DJ Chefwww.djchef.com – Celebrity chef Marc Weiss, “DJ CHEF”, is the only culinary entertainer who simultaneously cooks gourmet food & deejays for colleges, special events and private parties around the world. His unique style created a buzz in the industry and it wasn't long before he appeared on the Food Network’s “What’s Hot!, What’s Cool!” and co–hosted MTV’s Celebrity Spring Break Style special with Lindsay Lohan.
Shalini Kantayyawww.7thempiremedia.com – Shalini Kantayya, filmmaker, activist, and reality show survivor uses film as a tool to educate, inspire, and empower audiences. She finished in the top 10 out of 12,000 filmmakers on FOX TV’s “On the Lot”, a reality show produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett dedicated to the search for Hollywood’s next great director. Shalini has lectured at colleges, universities, and international conferences.
Las Guitarras de Españawww.theguitarsofspain.com – A world music ensemble with a “Spanish guitar twist,” that performs a fusion of Cuban son (a relative to salsa music), rumba, R&B, Latin–jazz, blues, and African percussion with an underlying flamenco music and dance focus. Over the past seven years, Las Guitarras de España has performed at numerous colleges, concert series, and performing arts venues.
Maxxtone - Live Band Karaokewww.maxxtone.com – Maxxtone combines the excitement of “American Idol” with the novelty of the “Rock Band” video game for a unique and unforgettable experience. Maxxtone will have audiences on stage singing with a live band with their Live Band Karaoke Show. With over 400 songs to choose from, the night will not be long forgotten.
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Wacky Chad!www.wackychad.com – Wacky Chad performs amazing stunts while telling ridiculous jokes in front of people of all ages! He juggles fire on top of a really tall unicycle, balances a shopping cart on his face, and does backflips with a pogo stick! He has performed in schools, colleges, universities, fairs, festivals, street shows and corporate events all over the US and, most recently, Australia.
Kristina Wongwww.kristinawong.com – Kristina Wong is a nationally presented solo performer, writer, actor, educator, culture jammer, and filmmaker. She was awarded the Creative Capital Award in Theater and a Creation Fund from the National Performance Network to create her third full length solo show, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Incisive writer and performer Kristina takes an offbeat artistic approach to activism that upstages the strangeness of our times.
Black White & Red All Over www.myspace.com/blackandwhiteandredallov – The Black White and Red All Over Tour is compromised of 3 very funny headlining comedians from NYC, each representing a particular minority within the United States (Black, Jewish and Native American). Each comedian does a half hour of independent stand-up material which references and relates to their ethnicity to a degree but is not fully defined by it.
MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET
