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Article by D.L. Styles EntertainersForHire.net The Original Luther Vandross Experience featuring Darron Moore is a truly unique and mesmerizing musical tribute to the legendary R&B icon, Luther Vandross. Darron Moore, a talented vocalist and performer in his own right, leads the show with his amazing vocal range and uncanny ability to channel the soulful sound of Vandross. The experience begins with Darron taking the stage, dressed in impeccable attire reminiscent of Vandross himself. As he starts to sing, the audience is immediately transported back to the golden age of R&B music, when Vandross ruled the airwaves with his smooth ballads and heartfelt lyrics. Throughout the show, Darron delivers spot-on renditions of Vandross's greatest hits, including classics like "Here and Now," "Dance with My Father," and "Never Too Much." The crowd can't help but sing along and sway to the timeless tunes, as Moore's vocals capture the essence of Vandross with remarkable precision and emotion. But the Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore is more than just a tribute concert – it's a celebration of Vandross's music and legacy. Darron takes the time to share anecdotes and stories about Vandross's life and career, giving the audience a deeper understanding of the man behind the music. His passion for Vandross's work is evident in every note he sings, making the performance feel authentic and heartfelt. The concert also features three dynamic vocalists and a top-notch band that perfectly complements Darron's vocals, creating a rich and full sound that does justice to Vandross's original recordings. From the angelic support vocalists, the soulful saxophone solos, to the funky bass lines, every element of the band and the music comes together seamlessly to create a truly unforgettable experience for all in attendance. In conclusion, The Original Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore is a must-see for any fan of R&B music or anyone looking to relive the magic of Luther Vandross's music. Moore's incredible talent and heartfelt dedication to honoring Vandross's legacy make this tribute concert a truly special and memorable event. So don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Luther Vandross once again – get your tickets to this exceptional show today at TheLutherVandrossExperience.com

I would like to share this article written by: Jared Judge Fulltime Music Academy jared@fulltimemusicacademy.com Hey gigging musicians, Today, we're diving into the ring for an epic showdown: Wedding Gigs vs. Bar Gigs! It's a playful rivalry, but when it comes to your music career, there's a clear winner. Round 1: Paycheck PunchIn one corner, we have Bar Gigs. Sure, they can be fun, but they often pay peanuts. You're stuck with late-night shifts and tips that barely cover your strings.And in the other corner, the reigning champ, Wedding Gigs! These gigs bring in the big bucks. Couples are willing to invest in quality music for their special day. Say hello to fatter paychecks and a happier bank account. Round 2: Working ConditionsBar Gigs might have you crammed into a corner, competing with chatter and clinking glasses. Not exactly the ideal stage.But with Wedding Gigs, you get a VIP pass to elegant venues. You'll be playing in beautiful settings, and your music becomes an integral part of a magical day. It's a win for both you and the happy couple. Round 3: Job SatisfactionSure, Bar Gigs offer some regularity, but playing the same setlist night after night can become mundane.Wedding Gigs, on the other hand, are all about variety. Different couples, unique requests, and a chance to craft unforgettable moments through music. Your creativity thrives, making every gig exciting. Round 4: Future ProspectsBar Gigs can become a never-ending cycle. It's easy to get stuck in the loop without much room for growth. But Wedding Gigs open doors. Satisfied couples recommend you to their friends and family. Your reputation grows, and soon, you're booking more high-paying weddings than you can handle. So, there you have it, folks. In this friendly competition, Wedding Gigs come out on top, offering better pay, working conditions, job satisfaction, and future prospects. Ready to learn how to land your first or next wedding gig? Join us for the FREE Wedding Gig Challenge starting on February 12, 2024. It's your chance to demystify the wedding industry and unlock the secrets to booking those lucrative gigs. Don't miss out! Register now at http://www.weddinggigchallenge.com/ and let's elevate your music career together! To your thriving music career, Jared Judge

When To Book Gigs: The Ultimate Guide for Artists [Editor’s Note: This article was co-written by Chelsea G. Ira and Jeri Goldstein of New Artist Model.] When it comes to booking gigs, a lot of musicians put a lot of effort into perfecting their pitch, gathering all the material bookers could ask for, and improving their live show performance. But all of that planning and preparation could be for nothing if you call up the venue asking for a gig at the wrong time. Let me explain… Different venues follow different booking schedules and calendars. In other words, they have a set time they like to book upcoming gigs. This schedule was created to work best with their workflow, business, and promotional needs. For example, clubs need to stay flexible with their bookings so their booking schedule is a lot shorter-term than say, a festival, which can begin booking a year ahead of time. So, what does this mean for you? Well, if you called up a club trying to book a date a year out, they’d think you were crazy. And if you tried to book a festival a month or two in advance you probably wouldn’t even get a response – even if you had the absolute best pitch ever! It’s all about being the right act at the right time. So today we’re going to go through some of the common venues you may be targeting for gigs and when they tend to book their gigs. If you can call venues when they are solidifying their calendar, you’ll have a much better chance of landing the gig! If you want more information on how to contact each venue type, we’ll be discussing today as well as the things to consider when you do reach out to them, we have a ebook that goes through everything you’ll need to know about booking clubs, festivals, colleges, performing arts centers, and elementary schools right here. When to Book Club Gigs Clubs work on a pretty short-term schedule compared to other venues. This can be both great, and extremely frustrating. On one hand, it’s easy to fill in gaps in your tour last minute by calling up a few clubs. On the other hand, if you’re trying to plan out a tour farther out, it can be difficult to get club bookers to commit to booking a date. So, when should you contact club bookers? Clubs are more likely to be filling their calendars one to two months prior to the play date. Your best bet is to call up a club is as soon as you know you are planning a gig or tour. At this point you can try to get them to place a “hold” on your preferred date. Think of placing a “hold” as penciling something into the calendar. You’ve gotten their attention, but it’s not set in stone yet and it’s up to you to get back to them to check on the date and see if they are ready to firm it up. As you get to know the specific clubs you’re booking, you’ll get a better idea of exactly when in that one to two-month period they begin actually firming up dates and making them official. Armed with this information, you can make sure to give the club a call back prior to that deadline to check on your holds. One thing to keep in mind when booking club dates is that club bookers are always looking for proven acts who can bring a crowd and sell drinks. That means there is a chance your hold may get taken by a hot act coming through the area. If you find out a hot act is vying for your hold, let the booker know you’d be keen to jump in as an opener. It can be a great chance to get in front of a new audience and make some new fans. When to Book Festivals Festivals are a much bigger production requiring lots of planning and coordination to bring together multiple acts as well as other workshops, events, and sponsorships. And that means they book their acts a lot further out. Generally, if you want to get booked for next year’s festival, the best time to reach out to the festival’s artistic director about two months after this year’s event. In other words, about 10 months out. Never call a festival in the two months prior to the event. At this point they are deep in prep mode preparing for the upcoming festival and won’t have the time to talk to you. If a festival gig is a goal of yours, another way to get on their radar and make a connection is through conferences. Often the artistic directors of festivals will attend various music festivals throughout the year to discover new acts. If there’s a specific festival you’re working towards, try asking the staff what conferences the artistic director attends and focus on those. When to Book College Gigs Colleges are another venue that are on more of a slow booking calendar. Depending on the college, they’ll either be booking bands six or 12 months out, coinciding with their academic calendar. So, for example, a college may be looking in February/March to book acts for the fall semester. With the academic calendar in mind, it’s best to schedule all your communications with colleges while school is in session as you’ll most likely be dealing with students in the Student Activities Office. The college booking schedule is also heavily influenced by the various conferences and showcases put on by NACA and APCA. Both organizations hold national and regional conferences, and your best bet for meeting with students booking their school’s activities is through these events. You can see a full schedule of the showcases on each association’s website. Schedule follow up calls immediately after these conferences, as that is when the student activities office is dedicated to nailing down the dates for the next semester or two. It’s also when they have the most budget for gigs. Even if you were not able to attend any conferences or showcases, schedule any outreach calls and send your materials in the time immediately after the events. When to Book Performing Arts Centers Performing arts centers are often associated with colleges but are completely separate from the student activities office. Instead, they are usually booked by a staff member and run by the performing arts department. Similarly to college gigs, the booking schedule for performing arts centers are centered around conferences and showcases held by the APAP, and most of the networking and booking happens around the national and regional conferences. Performing arts centers typically book 18 months to two years in advance, so if you want to play these types of venues, you need to take a much more long-term tour planning approach. Program directors typically do most of their decision-making between October and December and fill in the gaps after the January national conference. Just like with college gigs, you should plan your outreach a few days after the scheduled conferences to you can be on their radar as they’re making decisions. When to Book Elementary Schools Elementary school gigs aren’t for everyone, but if you have an act or performance that can translate into something educational, it can be an extremely lucrative market without all the competition that goes into the typical club scene. As you may have guessed, you need to book these gigs during the academic year. Schools typically book gigs a semester ahead of time. If you want a gig in the fall, you need to be calling in the spring before school gets out. If you want a gig in the winter, you need to call in the early fall as soon as school is back in session. I hope now you can see just how important timing is when reaching out to venues about gigs. If you can keep the bookers’ schedules in mind and reach out at the right time, you’ll stand a much better chance of getting the gig. Darron Leroy Moore is the C.E.O. of 14th Floor Music and Entertainment / EntertainersForHire.net. He is a recording artist with the Band 'Darron Moore and The 14th Floor, and with the tribute band, 'The Luther Vandross Experience ft Darron Moore. He provides a booking platform for various artists, speakers, and variety acts of all genres. Darron has over 25 years promoting concerts performing and event planning. Jeri Goldstein was an agent and manager and now an author and music business and performing arts career coach, keynote speaker and seminar presenter. She provides valuable resources, instruction and coaching to those navigating their way to creating a successful touring career. Having worked with some of the top touring acoustic artists on the circuit for 20 years, she booked national and international tours for artists performing in music, theater, and dance. Chelsea Ira is the Director of Marketing for The New Artist Model.

< Motown Roster < Previous Sound Proof Motown Acts Next > Ann Arbor, MI, USA Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-sound-proof The Michigan-based contemporary jazz band was founded in 2007. known as Sound Proof has enjoyed consistent artistic success by grafting elements of Motown, R&B, and a variety of sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. This supergroup continues to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. They are as exciting to watch as they are to listen to. This High Steppin', High Energy group of 4 featured vocalists and 4 talented musicians have a following that continues to grow. Lead vocalist for the group "Creative 1" (Keith Patterson) has been performing professionally since the age of 14, in front of a large audience. He's a past Showtime at the Apollo winner in Harlem, NY and has performed overseas attracting fans everywhere he goes with his unique R&B style and commanding stage performances has been compared to the likes of Usher. Patterson is a singer, writer and producer currently working on his third album- earned the nick name Creative 1, due to his creative ability to write songs and talent to rearrange music. Sound Proof, is best known for their distinct sound, energetic performances and superb showmanship. The band dominates the metro Detroit music sphere with their dynamic performances for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Art's Beats and Eats, jazz festivals, municipalities festivals, local venues, and restaurants charities, private and corporate business events. Sound Proof, has performed with a number of famous artists and bands consisting of Detroit's own K'Jon, Brian O'Neal, and has shared the billing with an array of recording artists and labels such as The Jones Girls, Glenn Jones, Norman Brown, Marion Meadows, Alexander Zonjic, Jr Walkers Allstar Band and others. If you haven't seen the Sound Proof show, you must've heard about them!

< Dance Roster Safiya Nawaar Dance Acts < Previous Frankfort, KY, USA Next > Traditional Elegance with a Modern Flair.....Well known for her sweetness and elegance on stage and off, as well as mesmerizing and exciting theatrical performances. Safiya offers the finest quality Entertainment and dance lessons across the Us and Internationally. Safiya specializes in Weddings and large Corporate Events, and is also available for Belly-grams, Small Intimate Gatherings, Birthday Parties, Bachlorette Parties, Baby Showers, Restaurant and Hookah Lounge Shows, and so much more! Want Safiya to teach your guests a quick and easy Dance Lesson? No problem! Want Safiya to act as a guest personality and mingle with your guests? No problem! Anywhere you want to add some festive flair to your event! ALL SHOWS/PERFORMANCES ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY!! Safiya Nawaar performs Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Lebanese and Turkish Oriental, Classical Persian and also Modern Fusion styles. She is an Internationally recognized Teacher and Performer with many years of Classical Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Theatrical dance training as a solid foundation before getting involved in belly dance. With grace and style, she enthralls and captivates audiences of all ages and ethnicity, and is well known for her beautiful dance artistry! ITS YOUR SHOW: Safiya approaches every task with finesse and a level head, she will make sure to keep things professional and hassle free, and all with a gracious smile. Her ultimate goal is to make your event the best it can be; tailoring everything to your specifications, choosing music, props, costuming and dance styles to compliment and enhance your special occasion. MUSIC: From upbeat modern music to classical Middle Eastern, funky and fun to soft and sensual, Safiya can meet your needs and expectations to wow and mesmerize your party guests. COSTUMING: Safiya has a wide array of professional costuming to fit any venue and she can accommodate the needs of any event. Discuss costuming options with Safiya when you finalize your booking. WANT MORE DANCERS?: Safiya also has a small troupe of performers available for events, if you are interested in more than one dancer, let her know! As well as performing Middle Eastern Dance, Safiya is a professional instructor and choreographer with over 23 years of experience in Middle Eastern, North African and Mediterranean dance and culture. ~~Weekly lessons are available at Arabesque World Dance, LLC in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky. ~~Safiya also Performs, Teaches Dance Workshops, and Lectures Internationally. Safiya does NOT perform at Bachelor or all male Parties. Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-safiya-nawaar

< Back Weight Ball Comedian Acts Atlanta, GA, USA < Previous Next > ​ Aaron Young (Weight Ball) I am an up and coming comedian from St. Louis, MO, working in the Atlanta area. My comedy covers a variety of topics that we all deal with in our daily struggles, and my energetic delivery offers clever content with plenty of punchlines. I currently perform in urban and mainstream comedy clubs, churches and various other venues. I am also the producer and host of two monthly shows in the Atlanta area: The Eat, Drink, Laugh Comedy Show at Uptown Comedy Corner and Soulful Sunday’s Clean Comedy Show at Atlanta Comedy Theater. I first began writing down my funniest thoughts around 2008 while earning a Ph.D. in environmental science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While working as a college math and science tutor, I began writing on some of the slower days in the tutoring lab. It wouldn’t be until six years later, after I graduated and took a job in Atlanta, that I would actually share these thoughts on stage as a stand up comedian. My 1st show was July 23rd, 2014, at the Laughing Skull. It’s funny how years of school presentations, teaching classes, and defending my research in pursuit of my Ph.D. gave me confidence on stage. My 1st show was not perfect by any means, but people did laugh. Performing comedy on stage has since become a drug of some sort. It’s an adrenaline rush to have tens to hundreds of people hanging on every word and them erupting in laughter on my queue. It’s like I am a “Puppet Master of Men” (and women) controlling their emotions to some degree. It’s fun to say the least (when you’re funny). Since my 1st show, I have focused on finding my comedic voice and just figuring out how to be funny. I have done this mainly by getting on stage and practicing and average 2-3 nights a week. I have performed as many as eight shows in a week! I am nearly at my six-year anniversary with adds up to a lot of practice. I figure I will have done over 1000 comedy shows soon. Over these six years, the shows I perform in have become more exclusive: The Mon-Wed 3-5 min set open mic spots at sports bars have become, 10-30 min feature and guest spots on weekend shows at comedy clubs. I get paid to perform, and not just in a bar tab (sometimes its actual money). So now, I am a professional comedian working in the Atlanta area. I sometimes travel on weekends and feature for some great comedians. I am at the point where I am funny enough to be a headliner, but I do not have the resume to dictate packing a venue for the weekend (I’m working on it). My goal is to be one day be mentioned as one of the funniest comedians of all time. I know this can be a long road, so I still have not quit my day job. I am constantly juggling my two lives: During the day, I am Dr. Aaron Young, environmental health scientist, and at night I am Comedian Weight Ball, comedian, host, emcee, people puppeteer, (and soon to be an actor). Has it been a smooth road?For me, valuing my own work has been a struggle. Comedy in Atlanta is somewhat saturated and the compensation for performing is lower than other cities. There are literally hundreds of comedian residing in the Atlanta area. Every year there are new comedians starting comedy and older ones that give it up. While nearly all comedians from those doing it six months to those doing it 16 years, market themselves as comedians ready for booking, obviously some are better than others. Often times the best comics are passed over for the best salesman (or woman), or whichever comedian is cheapest. I am blessed to have a day job that can support my comedy career. It allows me to pick and choose the shows I do and not just take every show offered. I rather do a show for free, say for a charity event or as a returnable favor, than accept $40 and some chicken wings to perform at a local bar. (But for some of the comedians in Atlanta $40 and wings is not a bad deal). I obviously value my comedy more than the current going rates in the city of Atlanta, but when seasoned veterans, with TV credits, take chicken wing deals, for comedy shows, its makes it hard to find the value in your craft. Especially as an up-and-coming comedian with a thin resume. Also, matter how funny you are, someone (usually a veteran comic or promoter) has to vouch for you at some point in order for you to gain access to more exclusive opportunities, at larger venues, for more pay. Unless you have 100k+ followers, It is hard to get into some venues without a veteran cosigner of sorts. We’d love to hear more about your work.I am open for booking as a comedian, host, and emcee specializing in clean comedy. I produce some great comedy shows that always include live music and a live painting. My shows celebrate various art forms and have featured poets, musicians, vocalists, painters, ventriloquists, mathematicians, etc. It’s an amazing show that I would pay to see. About half of my shows are clean shows geared for a family outing 12 and up. My clean shows are an event where multiple generations of a family can all enjoy a show together from the teenagers to their parents, grandparents. We challenge the belief that clean comedy can’t be hilarious. One thing that sets me apart from some comedians: I have a variety of jokes for all audiences. None of my shows are exactly the same, and I always tailor my jokes to fit the demographic of the crowd. Whether young, old, foreign or domestic, we are going to share a laugh together. How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?Social media has taken comedy from the stage to the internet. Your number of Instagram followers means just as much, if not more than how funny you are. Today’s comics have to diversify into being more than just a stand-up comedian. And sometimes more than just an entertainer in terms of understanding principles behind writing for TV, film editing, sound, social media presence, and branding. Today’s comics must have an internet presence for relevance. Even the comics that have made it to the big screen and had large tours before the social media boom has had to divert time from entertaining live audiences to entertaining the worldwide web. Unfortunately, likes on social media can be just as addictive as laughs from a live audience. I’m not sure of the conversion rate of laughs to likes but a live laugh is definitely worth more. Now I have yet to have a video go viral, but I have received a few standing ovations from crowds of 100+. I’ll definitely take the standing ovation from 100 over ten times that many likes (1000 likes). But I would definitely trade a few standing O’s for one for a video with one million views. . Book Direct: https://www.14thfloormusic.com/product-page/booking-information-for-weight-ball