Bio: The Panache Orchestra performs eclectic instrumental music, incorporating styles from Japanese and European folk and classical music to American rock and blues. Their original compositions reinterpret the fundamentals of established musical genres to create new sonic landscapes and musical vernacular.
Instrumentation: Violin, Guitar
Number of Musicians: 2 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Bio: Patrick Charles Makandel Group showcases musicianship and creativity through unique arrangements of Jazz and pop standards as well as original compositions. The band incorporates sounds from funk, R&B, Rock, Latin, Caribbean and Jazz.
Number of musicians: 7-13 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Pieces of Eight
Contact: Mary Mc Kain E-mail: pieces08@earthlink.net Bio: This group of fun loving seniors plays the music of the big bands, and include past members of the Les Brown, Harry James and Spike Jones bands. The music is geared for senior audiences, and features original comedy and vocals with audience participation. They also perform Dixieland and traditional German music in lederhosen costumes for Oktober Fests.
Instrumentation: Trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, tuba, trombone, piano or accordion, and drums.
Number of musicians: 6-8 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
