Our bands include everything from a Big Jazz Band – to a four piece country band to a jazz trio – and everything in between! Looking for a group to perform at your event? Check out our professional groups below.
Just looking for solo musicians? Check out our Members page and contact the AFM Local 159 for more information.
AFM Local 159 Big Band
CONTACT: 419.571.3182 / afmlocal159@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Swing, Jazz, Big Band
AVAILABLE: Concerts, Private Parties, Wedding Receptions
DESCRIPTION: The AFM Local 159 Big Jazz Band performs the music of the great big bands of the 1940’s-60’s. The band takes great pride in authentically recreating this music, and also featuring many new arrangements and compositions. The band consists of five saxophones, five trumpets, five trombones, piano, bass, and drums.
Stardust Dance Band
CONTACT: 419.289.6361 / artisticjazz@yahoo.com
CATEGORY: Jazz, Swing
AVAILABLE: Private Parties, Wedding Receptions, Concerts
DESCRIPTION: Stardust, a popular 9 piece area dance band, is composed of two saxophones, three trombones, piano, bass, drums, and a vocalist. Stardust plays the music of the 1930’s-60’s, including hits from the Big Band Era; as well as popular jazz standards.
WEBPAGE: www.artisticjazz.com
David Berry Band
CONTACT: 419.685.3104 / djberry419@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Traditional Country Music
AVAILABLE: Concerts, Wineries, Special Events
DESCRIPTION: David is a young guitar player and singer from Ashland who has been performing since the age of 14. He performs traditional country music including the songs of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Johnny Cash and many others. His band includes David on guitar and vocals, along with a lead guitar, bass guitar, and drumset player.
FACEBOOK: David Berry Music
Steve Brown & Friends
CONTACT: 419.571.3182 / stbrown@neo.rr.com
CATEGORY: Jazz, Rock, 50’s-80’s Pop
AVAILABLE: Private parties, receptions, concerts, public venues
DESCRIPTION: A very versatile band consisting of keyboard/vocals, bass, guitar, drums and sax. Steve Brown & Friends performs everything from the songs of Frank Sinatra to the easy listening hits of the 1970’s.
WEBPAGE: www.stevebrownsmusic.com
FACEBOOK: Steve Brown Music
Redemption Jass Band (Dixieland)
CONTACT: 419.571.3182 / afmlocal159@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz
AVAILABLE: Concerts, Private Events
DESCRIPTION: This group will delight the audience with the music of New Orleans.
Suburban Brass Quintet
CONTACT: 330.620.6700 / kholzworth@neo.rr.com
CATEGORY: Classical, Light Classics, Show Tunes, Pop
AVAILABLE: Concerts, weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, Holiday parties, any special occasion
DESCRIPTION: This five member group includes two Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba. They perform a variety of music that includes classical, marches, show tunes and instrumental pop.
Abstractions
CONTACT: 419.651.6867 / mccraymartinmusic@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Jazz Fusion, Progressive Rock
AVAILABLE: Concerts, Private Events
DESCRIPTION: Abstractions is a unique combination of mid-60’s to mid-70’s jazz rock with contemporary concepts. This group, normally operating as a sextet, can take shape as a trio, quartet, quintet, or something bigger.
WEBPAGE: www.facebook.com/McCrayMartinMusic
Standard Time Jazz
CONTACT: 330.465.3001 / ericfairfurst75@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Latin, Blues
AVAILABLE: Weddings, Receptions, Corporate events, private events, concerts, dining music
DESCRIPTION: Standard Time Jazz specializes in music of the Great American Songbook of the ’30’s-’60’s in the Jazz/Pop vein. They also extensively play many Bossa Nova-style tunes, Blues, and Ballads. They are well-suited as event music to help create a classy musical atmosphere. In addition, they are able to provide dance music within specified genres for receptions and special events.
WEBPAGE: www.standardtime-jazz.net/
Paul Martin Jazz Quartet (PM Jazz)
CONTACT: 419.289.6361 / artisticjazz@yahoo.com
CATEGORY: Swing and Jazz
AVAILABLE: Private Parties, Wedding Receptions, Concerts
DESCRIPTION: The Paul Martin Jazz Quartet is a very versatile band which can provide a full sound in a small configuration, providing the best in tasteful jazz standards. They specialize in dinner music and small group jazz for concert situations. PM JAZZ is most often performing as a quartet consisting of saxophone/clarinet/flute, piano, bass and drums. We also feature a vocalist on many engagements. We can add musicians to create a bigger sound, or even reduce the size of the group for certain situations – even down to a duo.
WEBPAGE: www.artisticjazz.com
Steve Michael Jazz Trio
CONTACT: 419.571.3182 / stbrown@neo.rr.com
AVAILABLE: Cocktail Hours, Receptions, Corporate Events, Concerts
DESCRIPTION: The Steve Michael Trio consists of Steve Brown on piano and vocals, along with upright bass and drums. They perform the very best jazz music from the Great American Songbook. This is the perfect choice for a reception, cocktail hour or concert.
WEBPAGE: www.stevebrownsmusic.com
FACEBOOK: Steve Brown Music
Domka String Ensemble
CONTACT: 419.512.3072 / SDomka@neo.rr.com
CATEGORY: Classical, Light Classics
AVAILABLE: Special Programs, Weddings, Concerts, Wine Bars
DESCRIPTION: Domka String Ensemble can provide elegant music for your special occasion. We are available for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, church services, and also special programs. All members are professional musicians who hold music degrees and actively perform.
Carol Bernhardt Trio – Oboe, Violin, Cello
CONTACT: 419.525.2688 / caroboe71@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Classical, Light Classics
AVAILABLE: Indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, Holiday parties, any special occasion
DESCRIPTION: The Carol Bernhardt Trio can provide elegant music for your special occasion. We are available for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, church services, and also special programs. All members of both trios hold degrees in music.
WEBPAGE: www.carolbernhardttrio.com
FACEBOOK: Carol Bernhardt Trio
Trio Alla Breve – Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
CONTACT: 419.525.2688 / caroboe71@gmail.com
CATEGORY: Classical, Light Classics
AVAILABLE: Indoor or outdoor weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, Holiday parties, any special occasion
DESCRIPTION: Trio Alla Breve can provide elegant music for your special occasion. They are available for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, church services, and also special programs. All members of both trios hold degrees in music.
WEBPAGE: www.carolbernhardttrio.com
FACEBOOK: Carol Bernhardt Trio
