PanNeubean Steel

PanNeubean Steel

by | Jun 7, 2019

PanNeubean Steel

CALYPSO | SOCA | REGGAE

Jefferey Clayton is a multi-talented musician. In addition to acting as the Musical Director, he is also both the steelpan and trumpet player for PanNeubean Steel, a band that features soca, calypso, and reggae music, among other genres. Clayton received his masters degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. After which, he became a music educator, introducing a steelpan program into schools throughout New England.

His band, PanNeubean Steel has garnered a reputation as one of the finest wedding and function bands in the area. They have opened for and played with Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, Uncle Kracker, and Bruce Hornsby. Clayton has also had the privilege of performing with calypso, reggae and soca legends, such as Shadow, The Mighty King Barron, Gynner, The Mighty Duke, Ronnie McIntosh, Iwer George, Rupee, Denise Belfon, Sparrow, and Johnny King. He’s even shared the stage with Stephen Marley, Wayne Wonder, Max Roach, The Duke Ellington Band, and Chris Vadala.

Even more impressively, Clayton traveled as a music ambassador to Germany and the Netherlands to perform for the US President, Vice President, and Colin Powell. He’s performed for the Nets, the Bruins, the Yankees, the Red Sox, the New England Patriots, and at the World Cup Games. PanNeubean Steel is committed to the music. Their energy, positive attitude, and professionalism serve as a model for all adults and children. Maintaining a high standard of musical and personal excellence is their key to providing an unforgettable and entertaining experience.

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Cambridge Collection (Pt. 6) LIVE

Cambridge Collection (Pt. 3) LIVE

MOTB 2018 LIVE

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Mr. Clayton performed at a clambake for a private residence in Boston’s Downtown Crossing. Each and every resident was not only impressed, but had nothing but positive remarks for his performance. He entertained approximately 75 residents for 4 hours and sounded incredible for the duration of his performance. I will certainly be reaching out to him for another performance in the near future.”

– Alexander

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Jefferey performed at our annual company solstice party in June 2017. It was such a pleasure working with him as he was a consummate professional from start to finish. His communication was very clear and the music was the perfect backdrop to our party. I would highly recommend Jeffrey for any event!”

– Julie

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Jeff played for my daughter’s graduation party. He was awesome! He set just the right mood and was fun and entertaining. Old and young loved his music and energy! I would recommend Jeff without hesitation!”

– Kim

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“You had the library rocking and swaying and tapping right along with you. The music was fantastic: the variety, the sound. It was all captivating.”

– Meredith

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“We hired the band for a Caribbean Calypso school fundraiser and they were fantastic! Everyone loved them. They brought great energy and music. We highly recommend!”

– Amanda

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“PanNeubean Steel brought the island vibes to our outdoor Vermont wedding. Jefferey is so generous, flexible and talented. Our guests absolutely loved the music during the cocktail hour, as he set the vibe for the rest of the evening. Thank you!! Highly recommend Jefferey.”

– Deborah

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Lizary Rodriguez Rios

Lizary Rodriguez Rios

by | Jun 7, 2019

Lizary Rodriguez Rios

HARP

Chamber performer and soloist, Lizary Rodríguez Ríos attended the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and studied with noted Puerto Rican harpist, Maria Vidal. She earned both masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Arizona, where she studied with world renowned harpist, Dr. Carrol McLaughlin. She also subsequently finished two postgraduate degrees from Madrid’s Royal Conservatory of Music, studying under the tutelage of celebrated harpist, Dr. Maria Rosa Calvo-Manzano.

Dr. Rodríguez Ríos has performed internationally at numerous venues and festivals, including the prestigious Casals Festival in Puerto Rico. In addition to her career as a soloist, she has toured with the Grammy-nominated international harp ensemble, Harp Fusion, performing in the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain, and Russia. She has recorded three albums with the group, featuring her as harpist and arranger. Among many exceptional honors, Rodríguez Ríos was the first harpist to receive the Centennial Achievement Award in the history of the University of Arizona.

Dr. Rodríguez Ríos has won prizes in competitions, such as the President’s Concerto Competition at the University of Arizona, the International Tournament of Musicians (TIM) in France, the Cita di Padova International Music Performance Competition in Italy, and the Notes at 9,000’s Emerging Artist Series Competition in Colorado.

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Perfect

Pachelbel's Cannon

Bridal March

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Exceptionally talented, graceful, and elegant are some of the words that describe Dr. Lizary. She played at our wedding and guests were coming up to me asking for her name and asking me to tell her how beautiful her music was. Because I was planning the wedding from overseas and was on a tight schedule, she was very accommodating and let us meet her at her studio on her birthday! She’s just that nice! She has an extensive repertoire of songs, but learned how to play a couple of songs that I requested, and those songs were hard! I walked extra slow down the aisle just to listen to her play. 🙂 She will add a touch of beauty and elegance to any event.”

– Sarah A.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“We cannot say enough amazing things about Lizary. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect harpist for our garden wedding! She is incredibly talented and fun to work with. She has a great list of songs to choose from, from classical to current, and is willing to work with you if you have additional requests. She is responsive to emails and was willing to meet with us more than once. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire her. She was the cherry on top of the perfect ceremony!”

– Kendra and Dan

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Lizary performed during our wedding ceremony, as well as our cocktail hour. She was AMAZING!!! From the first moment that I heard her play, my husband and I were blown away. Not only with her unbelievable talent, but also her knowledge of ANY song we requested. She can play everything from Canon in D to Bruno Mars “Marry You”. The guests LOVED her music and are still talking about her today. Every step of the way, she was the vendor that was most responsible and professional! It was TRULY a pleasure having her as part of our special day!!!”

– Elizabeth

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Lizary played at my daughter’s outside ceremony at The Grand View. She is simply wonderful. She is easy and professional. It’s amazing how she just knows what songs to pull up. She is patient and she even wore a dress to blend in with the wedding colours. You are great, Lizary!!!!! We loved you!!!”

– Rebecca

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Lizary was extremely easy to work with. My husband and I were unsure what we wanted for ceremony music and she helped us choose music that we loved. During our ceremony, Lizary played beautiful music. We left our music choices a bit open ended and she knew exactly what to play. The cost for an hour of music (plus a consultation) was highly worth it. I wish I could get married again just to have Lizary play for us again.”

– Beatriz

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“It was a pleasure to have Lizary play the harp at my daughter’s wedding. She has an amazing gift. I have not stopped talking about how beautiful it was. Lizary added a touch of heaven to the day.”

– Cheryl

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Absolutely fantastic! I hired Lizary for a rehearsal dinner at the last minute. She was amazing! Professional, on time, played beautifully! Her skills are unsurpassed. She made the event over the top great!!!”

– Fran A.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Lizary was a dream to work with. She played the harp for our wedding ceremony and it was even better than we expected. We were unsure what we wanted and left some of the music up to Lizary to play. Her music selection was perfect and our guests raved about her throughout the night. I would get married again just to have Lizary play for us. 🙂 ”

– Bea M.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Lizary’s music made our rehearsal dinner over the top perfect!! She is the BEST of the BEST!”

– Scott A.

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Jane Potter

Jane Potter

by | Jun 7, 2019

Jane Potter

JAZZ | POP | CLASSICAL

Pianist and vocalist Jane Potter is a renowned musician and entertainer, performing and recording both with her jazz groups and as a soloist. She is a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she recently received the Distinguished Faculty Award for the Performance Division. She has performed live on National Public Radio, at the Democratic Convention, and on WGBH and WICN radio stations.

Jane’s jazz gigs in Greater Boston include an eight-year run at the Oak Bar in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, where she was preceded by such greats as Dave Mckenna and Teddy Wilson. In addition to performing at the Top of the Hub, Ryles, The Beehive, and Scullers, Jane has accompanied such singers as Joey McIntyre (of The New Kids On the Block), Roland Wyatt (the vocal coach for the Manhattan Transfer), and the Broadway performer Kamal Scott.

Jane is also a faculty member at Boston University’s Evergreen Program, which promotes lifelong learning for elders in the community. Her classes include “Titans of Jazz,” “Women in Music,” and “The Great American Song Book.”

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That's All

Just the Way You Are

If I Ain't Got You

Beautiful Day

Marry Me

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Is Ms. Potter primarily a pianist, composer, or vocalist? I guess it’s the same as trying to categorize Cole Porter to a single category. She seems equally adept and at home in each.”

– Norman Vickers, Jazz Society of Pensacola

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Our GM Terri Wright passed on [her] CD to me for review. I really like [her] take on ‘Time After Time’ and will be putting it into my rotation starting immediately.”

– Dave Fries, WFIT-FM

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Wow, and she sings too! Really enjoyed [her] CD. You can’t imagine how many wannabe jazz singer CDs I get every week, so it’s a pleasure to get one like [Jane’s]. Trio sounds great and I do like [her] voice and compositions. [She’s] going right in the regular rotation at KSVY!”

– Bill Moody, KSVY-FM

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“She has mastered the fine art of balancing her vocals and her keyboard work so that each enhances the other. Her laid-back sense of time helps the music breathe when she’s singing. Her piano chops are strong and adventurous in vocal-free segments.”

– Ken Franckling, Jazz Notes

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“She was, is, fantastic. Ears should burn. Alssid, who runs Evergreen, and I agreed, [Jane is] the best. Teaching obviously has polished [her] innate skills, and the piano playing is a 10.”

– Virginia Eskin, world-renowned pianist, music educator, and NPR radio host of “A Note To You”

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“In a word, wow. The music was perfect. Well-balanced playlist, great musician. A joy to have at our event.”

– D. Hyde

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“[Jane’s] trio was sensational. Everyone I talked with loved the band.”

– Mark Sutton

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Evan Goodrow Band

Evan Goodrow Band

by | Jun 7, 2019

Evan Goodrow Band

FUNK | SOUL | BLUES | ROCK | R&B

Evan Goodrow is a talented American singer-songwriter and guitarist who has released 13 albums comprised of original funk, soul, blues, rock and R&B songs. A Boston native, Evan got his start playing jazz guitar and singing acoustic folk music in coffee houses in the early 2000s.

He’s certainly come a long way since then! These days, Evan’s musical resume includes performing with and opening for famous artists, such as Jimmy Buffet, BB King and The Yardbirds (which included Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck). He has also been the recipient of the coveted Boston Blues Award and has graced the stages of NATO bases across Europe, playing funk concerts for the Marines.

Evan’s band, the Evan Goodrow Band is a mix of motown, jazz, blues, and dance influences that are evident in both their songwriting and their performances. Evan and the band are available for all kinds of weddings and events across New England and beyond.

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Falling

Conclusions

Horizons

She's On Fire

Past  Reviews

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Exceptional”

– B.B. King

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“This is a band to watch.”

– Carter Allen, WZLX Music Director

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Pretty fly for a white guy.”

-The Philadelphia Times

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Dan Walker Band

Dan Walker Band

by | Jun 7, 2019

Dan Walker Band

POP | ROCK | ACOUSTIC | REGGAE | JAZZ

The Dan Walker Band is a New Hampshire-based acoustic rock band that specializes in music for weddings, functions, and special events. Collectively, these musicians have over twenty years of professional experience. Dan has opened shows for Livingston Taylor (brother of James Taylor), Martin Sexton, Merle Haggard, Roseanne Cash, and many more. His music has also been featured in many TV shows and in multiple films on networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, A&E, and The Discovery Channel.

Dan and his band are all incredibly versatile. They’re just as comfortable performing acoustic rock as they are performing pop or jazz. This makes them the perfect option for any outdoor cocktail party, garden party, or anniversary celebration. For wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, they also offer elegant classical guitar or other smaller ensembles. Whatever the event, The Dan Walker Band will definitely make it one to remember!

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Beautiful Things

Ophelia

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Dan and his band were phenomenal! Dan played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and was joined by his band for our reception. Our guests loved his laid back vibe for the acoustic music and danced up a storm to the party music. The music selections were great. Dan was easy to work with and happy to learn our special songs. Two months later, we are still getting compliments on our music! We [also] appreciated that Dan came early to learn the space. Our reception was in a big old barn and it could have been tempting to play really loud, but he and the band got the balance just right. We could party and people could still have conversations at the bar without yelling. We would hire Dan again in a second and highly recommend him and the band for any event! We are so glad we live in the area and can see Dan play again soon!”

– Rebecca 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Our non-profit, Stay Work Play NH, was looking for musical entertainment for our signature annual event, the Rising Stars Awards. In looking for a style that would be appropriate and suit the variety of our hundreds of guests, I came across Dan Walker through a Google search. I listened to a few of his tracks and knew this was an artist I wanted to work with! Our pre-event communications were great. He knew exactly what I needed for promotional material. The evening of the event, Dan arrived early, had a professional set-up and was ready for guests when the doors opened. Although I was running the room during the event, I found myself moving to the music as I was making my way around, greeting and speaking to guests. HIGHLY recommend him for corporate events!”

– Beth 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Dan and his band were the perfect choice for our wedding. They’re great musicians with their own style and sound, pulling from an extensive and varied catalog. We had many comments from guests about how much they enjoyed the music and dancing. From the time we booked until the day of the wedding, Dan was professional, responsive, and offered advice on stage, power, songs, timing, and many other details we had to cover in advance of the big day. We couldn’t have been more pleased that we chose Dan Walker and his band. They were the perfect fit.”

– JC 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“We booked The Dan Walker Band to perform during our wedding ceremony and reception. We did not have your typical, traditional wedding ceremony and wanted to personalize every single aspect of it. Dan sang and played his guitar to a few of our favorite songs by The Beatles and Warren Haynes (to name a few) while our guests were being seated. I walked down the aisle to him singing “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis. It was really amazing! The reception was just as entertaining! These guys are very talented and I would recommend them to anyone.”

– Krissy 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Great Band!! Not only do they sound awesome, they pack the dance floor. Our guests couldn’t sit still. Dan is very easy going & great to work with. He listened to my thoughts and ideas, offered helpful advice and accommodated all of my requests, even the last minute ones! If you are considering Dan Walker band for your event, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed!!”

– Tawna 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Dan and the band were awesome. From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception, everyone was commenting on how amazing the music was. They learned our wedding song and nailed it. So happy with them and would recommend to all!!”

– Samantha 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Wonderful band, the dance floor was full all night.”

– Liz 

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