Acrobat – The U2 Tribute Show

Acrobat – The U2 Tribute Show

Based in Canada and touring internationally, ACROBAT – The U2 Tribute Band & Show has presented the live U2 concert experience to thousands of fans at packed music halls, festivals and corporate events across the Canada, the USA, and Latin America. Past references include such prestigious venues as House of Blues, Hard Rock, Revolution Live, and many other top music halls, universities, corporations and booking agencies. U2’s own record label has three times commissioned ACROBAT to provide customized theme shows for industry events and fan festivals during both the U2: Innocence + Experience and The Joshua Tree 2017 tours.

ACROBAT models it’s repertoire and performances after the best of U2’s live concerts over the past 40 years – playing the top charted hits and rarities that satisfy both casual and hardcore fans alike. Each member is an avid fan who strongly believes that it is the live concert experience that has endeared U2 to it’s fans most. The full ACROBAT experience features a costumed show augmented by stunning multimedia visuals as a backdrop.

On July 6, 2015, U2 fulfilled every tribute band members’ ultimate dream by inviting us onstage to perform in front of 22,000 cheering U2 fans at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. Relive the moment with us by visiting our Video page, and read the numerous newspaper and music industry articles and interviews on our Reviews page. ACROBAT thanks U2 sincerely for granting us our wish and the opportunity to play on their stage!

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Kenna Elpers

Kenna Elpers

Kenna Elpers is an up-and-coming name within the country music scene. Her uplifting energy, unified stage presence, and her unforgettable talent has given her the chance to share her music with thousands. Kenna has played many notable venues across the country. “Busch Stadium” and the historical “Bluebird Cafe” come to mind when describing Kenna’s triumphs, along with many other hotspots within the United States. Kenna has even gotten the chance to play alongside some of her many country music idols including artists such as Craig Campbell, Jameson Rodgers, and female duo Maddie and Tae.

Since leaving her hometown in Southern Indiana, and continuing her journey to the wondrous city of Nashville, TN, Kenna has proven herself worthy of creating her own unique mark within the Industry.

Kenna releases music on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Youtube, along with all other streaming platforms. Listen to her latest Release NOW! and continue following Kenna’s journey and watch her dates of venues playing to check out a show near you by following her social media platforms!

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John Frinzi

John Frinzi

John Frinzi blends folk, pop and country, delivering a sunny, laid-back beach vibe.  A gifted singer and songwriter, Frinzi has built an audience through craft and originality.  An early demo caught the ear of legendary steel guitarist Doyle Grisham, a longtime member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, and their working relationship led to John’s first album, “Into The Dawn.”  His second release, “Shoreline,” showcases Frinzi’s versatility as a songwriter and vocalist with many of the songs co-written by Tom Corcoran, co-writer of the Buffett classics,“Fins,” and “Cuban Crime of Passion”.  Most recently, John teamed up with multi-platinum songwriter and producer Aaron Scherz to release “Blue Sky View”.  Singles from all of these albums remain in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s Radio Margaritaville.

A seasoned live performer, Frinzi has toured nationally, performed in the Caribbean and Europe and has been featured at major festivals including Musikfest, Keith Sykes Songwriters Celebration, Key West Songwriters Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jesse Winchester, Mac McAnally, The Coral Reefer Band, Todd Snider, and Maria Muldaur.

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Christopher Walters

Christopher Walters

New Orleans born pianist/singer/composer Chris Walters relocated to Nashville to tour
as Music Director & pianist for Barbara Mandrell. Upon her retirement in 1997 he
became pianist for the band Alabama, touring and recording with them from 1997-
2004. He toured as Music Director/pianist for Sony Music Masterworks Recording Artist
& Hall of Fame Songwriter JD Souther, opening each show with a set of his own original
music. He also tours as keyboardist with The Alison Brown Quartet, The Peter Mayer
Group, and The Jeff Coffin Mu’tet. He’s performed with the Nashville Symphony
Orchestra and recorded the soundtrack for a documentary film scored by Bela Fleck. At
the age of 18, he was a finalist in the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra’s Gershwin
competition. Chris attended the Jazz Studies Program at Webster University in St. Louis
and was listed by them as a notable alumnus in Downbeat magazine. His debut album,
“Strange Fruit”, was featured on National Public Radio’s “Jazz South” program. Chris
followed that with “Cool Blue Swing” (2003) and “Yay! Everybody, Yay!” (2012),
recordings that include his original compositions as well as works by Alberto Ginastera
and Cole Porter, and feature orchestral arrangements around his small band
performances. He has released two recent albums, “Boneyard Thieves” (2018), an
album of original songs and the Grammy nominated “Whisper & Howl” (2019), an
album of original instrumental Surrealist Pop. He is also an award-winning animator.
Two of his animated shorts won first place at the 2005 Key West IndieFest Film Festival.

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Dazed & Confused

Dazed & Confused

Dazed was founded by US Army Veterans Rusty Ezzell (disabled) and Dustin Row. Being the founder of Songs4Soldiers, Dustin met Rusty through a VA trip for Disabled American Veterans. After meeting, Dustin invited Rusty to sing a song with his current band at the 2016 Songs4Soldiers Benefit Concert. From there the two started a heavy hitting, fun, energetic rock n roll project called Dazed n Confused STL. Dazed plays plenty of rock hits and also has a deep collection of famous b-sides tunes from artists such as April Wine, Allman Brothers, Robin Trower and so many more.

When not playing venues or large outdoor shows, Dazed also started performing these songs acoustically as a full band for wineries, small venues and private parties. What sets apart Dazed from other projects is; song selection and the iconic rock voice of disabled veteran Rusty Ezzell. Rusty performs the show as energetically as a rocker from a wheelchair can!

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Wildfire Acoustic

Wildfire Acoustic

The HOTTEST country band in the Midwest, Wildfire brings a non-stop party with fresh high-energy arrangements of your favorite country songs. With this being a more mellow Wildfire, the duo or trio plays acoustic versions of the Wildfire setlist, perfect for any type of event!

The duo consists of female vocals and male vocals/guitar. The trio consists of female vocals, male vocals/acoustic guitar, and percussion. This group is sure to bring a fun spin on all of your favorite country songs.

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South City Express

South City Express Band

South City Express is a high-energy cover band that is sure to keep your crowd moving from the first note to the last! The band is lead by female & male vocalists, and also features piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, saxophone, and trumpet; lending a rich and full sound that will provide an unforgettable music experience! With their choreographed dancing and outstanding stage presence, the round and robust sounds of the horn section, and their expansive set list, South City Express has a little something for all generations! No matter who your audience is, South City Express is a perfect fit!

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Scott Kirby

Scott Kirby

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, traveler and road warrior are all words that aptly describe Scott Kirby. Finishing songs while driving through the Italian countryside, performing 100 plus live shows throughout the US and Canada, touring Ireland with 50 fans in tow, and recording his tenth album in Nashville, all keep the barnacles off this modern-day troubadour.

A creative lyricist and accomplished finger-style acoustic guitarist with an expressive voice, Kirby describes himself as a direct descendent of the ’70s singer/songwriter movement. His very first 45 was a Beatles record, and he came of musical age listening to James Taylor and other great songwriters of that era. He has never received any formal musical training, but often credits Taylor with teaching him how to play the acoustic guitar. “If it weren’t for the hundreds of solitary hours in my room in Concord, New Hampshire, with a guitar and a James Taylor book, I never would have learned to play,” says Kirby. Speaking of New Hampshire and musical influences, let’s not forget fellow New Hampshire native Tom Rush who was taking the folk scene by storm in Kirby’s formative years. Coincidentally, Kirby connected with both of these artists in Key West 30 years later, which is a whole other story.

After a few years in high school bands and a stint in his early 20s as a bass guitarist with a group, Kirby drifted away from music and became immersed in a career in politics: managing campaigns, writing and producing radio and TV ads, and overseeing the office of a leader in the New Hampshire legislature. He was also guitarless for eight years! In 1988, however, after tiring of the political rat race and the length and severity of New England winters, he bought a new guitar, relentlessly practiced his chops, and planned his escape. Six months later Kirby was living in Key West and performing five nights a week on a balmy beach facing the Gulf of Mexico.

Kirby started writing songs after some inspirational late-night words from legendary songwriter Shel Silverstein and further encouragement from Peter Mayer, who had just joined the Coral Reefer Band. A year later he found himself recording his first CD, Too Damn Yankee, in Jimmy Buffett’s Shrimpboat Sound Studio with Peter and Jim Mayer and Roger Guth. “This was a very lucky break for me, but I was in a bit over my head,” says Kirby. “Peter, Jim and Roger were incredibly patient with me and it was a fantastic learning experience.”

Between 1993 and 2006, Kirby continued to write new material and recorded four more CDs with Key West producer/engineer Dan Simpson. In 2008 luck struck again when famed drummer/producer Russ Kunkel offered to produce Kirby’s Row Me Home CD at his studio in Los Angeles. “Next thing I know I’m cutting my songs in the Hollywood Hills with Russ, bassist Leland Sklar and guitarist Dean Parks and feeling like the luckiest guy in the world.”

Speaking of luck, Kirby’s wistful ballad “Lucky Enough” struck a chord with listeners on Sirius/XM Radio Margaritaville, which exposed his music to more markets around the country and led to his current touring schedule through 35 states each year. He continues to receive regular airplay on the station.

Kirby joined a group of friends in 2011 to open the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, a 200-seat bar and music venue in Key West, where Kirby often performed in the winter months. The Tuna is also host to the Key West Songwriter’s Festival, which has exploded into the largest event of its kind, in the world.

In 2013 Kirby released his seventh CD, Sol Searching, a collaboration with producer/engineer/musician Lew London. “Lew was great to work with as he’s so multi-talented,” says Kirby. “He performed for years with Steve Goodman and is such a fine songwriter in his own right that he really understands how to build a sound around acoustically- based songs.”

Scott Kirby’s eighth CD, La Casa Cayo Hueso, was a live collaboration with occasional bandmates, Brendan and Peter Mayer. His ninth effort, Chasing Hemingway’s Ghost, was recorded in Nashville with producer Andy Thompson in 2017.

When it comes to songwriting, Kirby respects authenticity and counts on everyday life and his coastal roots for much of his inspiration. “I don’t wake up every day thinking about writing the next commercial hit,” says Kirby. “Songwriting for me is about telling stories, expressing emotions, and commentary on things I may find funny or absurd.”

Over the years Kirby has shared the stage with some of his favorite artists: Carole King, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Mac McAnally, Darius Rucker, Livingston Taylor, Marty Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel and others. When not on the road or performing in Key West, Kirby splits his time between Key West and the coast of Maine, where he can often be found sailing, a lifelong passion of this descendent of Newfoundland fishermen. He’s also recently discovered a little town in Southern France, where he plans to lay his head a month or two each year.

Yes, Scott Kirby is—as he readily admits—lucky enough.

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Wildfire

Wildfire

The HOTTEST country band in the Midwest, Wildfire brings a non-stop party with fresh high-energy arrangements of your favorite country songs.

Wildfire is a country crossover band, performing Pop Country hits, along with Classic Country, Southern Rock and Top 40 from Carrie Underwood to Dolly Parton and Luke Bryan to Johnny Cash.

Offering both male & female lead singers, this band will be sure to have everyone singing along with all of the country hits. No other band compares to this group of talented musicians giving you the show of a lifetime!

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Up All Night

Up All Night is a high energy party band with a passion for playing songs that will keep our friends singing and dancing all night. The band is led by Ashley, a fresh face to the scene with a powerful voice and is backed by veteran musicians from Saint Louis who collectively have toured and played all over the country.

On stage, the band powers through song to song with no down time, making it hard to leave the dance floor. While the band focuses on today’s top pop and country such as Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Maren Morris, don’t be surprised to hear a few classics mashed in between, such as Journey, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summer.

Off stage the band loves connecting with friends, new and old and making sure ALL guests feel welcome at our party.

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