Upcoming Gigs

Thursday - 04/23/2009

Private Event

 

Mark Martin? - Keys

Andy Mertens? - Bass

Mike Underwood - Drums

Past Residencies

9/22/2005 - 1/25/2007

Thursdays

Fusion

527 W. College

Appleton, WI

920.882.7432

9/27/2005 - 1/31/2006

Tuesdays

The Awlo Show

Washington Mall

Green Bay, WI

920.???.????

10/5/2004 - 5/31/2005

Tuesdays

Big Band Reunion

Frank's Pizza Palace

815 West College Ave.

Appleton, WI 54914

920.734.9131

2/4/2004 - 10/20/2004

Wednesdays

Ravens Lounge

215 E. College Ave.

Appleton, WI 54911

920.832.8230

3/5/2003 - 4/9/2003

Wednesdays

Fusion

23 S. Main St.

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

920.907.8003

Flat out, this chick has a set of pipes. Her vocals bring forth images of smoky bars with drunk yet good-looking admirers cheering on from the back of the room at the close of every phrasing... which, by some strange coincidence, is exactly the place where you can see her next.

Heavily into older standards, Erin can change at will and at whim midstream to either the classic rendition of a song to something more modern and forceful. Federal officials have banned her from performing in the state of California, as her raspy beltings consistently rate a 4.2 on the Richter scale.

Ethan Keller is a songwriter with a unique story. This Midwestern son of a former Catholic priest and former nun possesses a simple musical vision: original and emotional art. His young sounding voice depicts youth and rawness, but his intelligent and poetic lyrics tackle mature subjects and often explore spiritual depths. His genre diversity echoes an eclectic personality. His stage presence emits experience. His groovy & driven, band-approach to songwriting reveals a hip, sophisticated vibe.

Performing since age 13, Ethan comes from the Wisconsin coffeehouse, bar and outdoor summer festival scene, where cover bands rule, but where original talent is red hot. Whether it is recording at home in Milwaukee or in Grammy winning studios in Hollywood; seeing the country from mini-van or from the tour bus after winning Jim Beam National Band Search; performing for fifty jazz club patrons, hundreds of youths, thousands of festival-goers, or live on national TV; playing the biggest cities to the smallest towns; Ethan has seen many things you could, and couldn’t imagine.

Ethan Keller’s solo debut in 2006, entitled “Face Light” receives great reviews, as well as local/regional airplay. Keller has sold a total of over 7000 records, and shared the stage with countless national acts. Having performed in 35 states, Keller relentlessly perseveres; always gigging, recording, and continuing to work at the musical career he was ordained to pursue.

Ross Catterton is a reed player from Lawrence Conservatory of Music in Appleton. He currently lives in a small A-frame home, while his diet consists of chick peas and prime rib. His unique and varying musical ideas, firmly but subtly cohere to a wide palette of multi-faceted rhythmical conceptions, playfully interacting with the ensemble, yet producing a new tonal voice neither old nor new, but a bridge between the two, much like the monthly zodiacal cusps. Justification in such cosmopolitan ideology portrays the sophistication of the phrase "how many licks does it take to get to the center?" When Ross is asked the question, "How did you get so good?!," he casually replies, "Man, I don't know what happens to me." And if it happens that by chance, you and Ross are to cross paths, don't call him "Ross The Boss," - he really hates those names...and you if you call him that. Fo Sho, he hates those names FO SHO! Lock his ass up!

Chris Felts employs his jazz saxophone skills at every available opportunity. While he clearly exhibits a deep respect for the instrument and its history, he frequently chooses to stray from what would be considered 'traditional' saxophone. This departure is evident in his performances with Taco and the Baja Marimba Band, an ensemble that encourages him to explore the saxophone's funky side, revealing an esoteric insanity that has become a signature of his style.

Currently, Chris studies and performs the works of the great masters who have come before him in the Oshkosh-based jazz quartet "Becky and the Guys" and the folk-rock group the "Amy Phillips Trio". Additionally, Chris has been both a guest and frequent "jammer" at the Jazz Orgy. Chris intends to reveal his heart, soul, and funkitude to all those who are daring enough to be in attendance.

Look out for the legendary monstrous guitarist (part reptile, part insect) as he makes another triumphant return to Peabody's Jazz Orgy, to amaze and thrill with death-defying licks and riffs that will cause audience members to writhe and slither with ecstasy until drinks are spilled and ears are 'gasmed. See his fingers twist freakishly... hear the crazy jazz... smell the funk... taste the beer...

Tom Theabo has been an guitarist / arranger / writer for more than 35 years. A full time musician and teacher, his style is a unique voice in the jazz world. His recordings are numerous and his productivity in the studio has continued for the last 30 years. Of his many recordings, he is featured with Grammy nominee, Chris Swansen and John Harmon on the 1985 release of "Sweet Thunder" on the Seabreeze label. Tom has shared the stage with artists such as George Benson, Chuck Mangione, Gene Bertoncini, to name a few.

In January of 2000 and 2003 Tom toured Japan and helped to form the first "Fraternity of Musicians" between jazz players of Japan and the U.S. Tom has been with Janet Planet as her main musical director since her beginning 25 years ago. He continues to shape his artistry not only on guitar but as an arranger. He has contributed his pen to recordings on "Stellar records" that features a Sax quartet and voice. He has also released his own cd of originals and original arrangements on "Stellar" called a "Fine Sample".

Pronounced "Dee-Rone", D-Ron fuses many styles of music throughout their improvisational live performances. The music consists of mostly improvised creations derived from preconceived original compositions. Some of D-Ron's tunes are fabricated from the soldering of autoschediasms that are later listened to, edited, and then named. This process is repeated, resulting in a veritable plethora of "Funk Frenzies".

Aside from the four main members, D-Ron is lucky enough to be graced by the presence of a variety of special guests and superstar DJs: Electro-Cute (Pretty Tony), Short Fuse (J-Ran), Jimmy-O (Jimmy Ohm, cousin of Cody Ohm).

The success of the band would not be possible without the diligent devotion of the House Cabinet Members: Dick Hertz (T-Rav), KC/DC (Eddie), Parnellious Turbine (Parnell), Trance Sister (Sarah), Killa' Hertz (Katie, no relation to Dick). If you weren't listed, post hate messages on the D-Ron MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/ronies

John Daniel is an Associate Professor of Music at Lawrence University where he teaches trumpet. He received the Bachelor of Music from Ball State University, a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Iowa, and a Specialist in Music degree from the University of Michigan.

John previously taught at Penn State University for nine years and Abilene Christian University for eleven years. He also won the graduate concerto award and was principal trumpet of orchestras while attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Saginaw... on full scholarship.

Mr. Daniel served as principal trumpet with the San Angelo Symphony Orchestra and Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra for nine years and has performed with the San Antonio Symphony, Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, Palm Beach Opera, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and Music at Penn's Woods Orchestra, as well as for the Broadway revivals of "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Gypsy". He has played recitals in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, throughout South Korea, and as a jazz musician has appeared with Lionel Hampton, Bill Watrous, Carl spanana, Jon Faddis, Allen Vizzutti, Marvin Stamm, Ernie Watts, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra and many others. Mr. Daniel is a member of the Brass Band of Battle Creek and a clinician/artist for Selmer-Bach musical instruments.

In the spirit of The Jazz Orgy, let's set credentials aside.

In the recent past, John has just returned from a university tour including Julliard in New York, Curtis in Philadelphia, and many more. Plan on hearing John's original compositions and obscure tunes from his vast repertoire.

Danny Jerabek has been playing professionally since the age of 8 years old. He was given his first button accordion at the age of 9, and hasn't looked back since. Danny combines and melts many different genres of music into his band, Copper Box, and also in his solo shows as you will hear/see. This show will feature some Brazilian(Forro), classic 70's rock, a little
Jazz, 2 polkas, and a bunch of original works from Danny.

Water City Grill

Friday - 11/21

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 11/22

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Friday - 11/28

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 11/29

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Friday - 12/05

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 12/06

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Friday - 12/12

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 12/13

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Friday - 12/19

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 12/20

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Friday - 12/26

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys

Saturday - 12/27

Andy Mertens - Bass

Mark Martin - Keys