Episode 19 Adam Jaschek, Whitaker Music Festival
A Concert Pitch
The world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden hosts a summer concert series that boasts an average attendance of 56 thousand people for each 10-concert season, averaging over 5,600 per show. The Whitaker Music Festival, a St. Louis summer entertainment favorite, features an eclectic selection of musical entertainment that is curated and managed by Adam Jaschek, the Garden's Senior Events Coordinator. In addition to the Whitaker Music Festival, Adam manages special events including Chinese Culture Days, Japanese Festival, Best of Missouri Market® and More. I interviewed Adam to get insight on...
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Episode 18 Todd Mosby
A Concert Pitch
St. Louis based Todd Mosby is a phenomenal acoustic musician who
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Episode 17 Darren George of Mirage Band
A Concert Pitch
Getting the Most Out of Your Wedding Band ...
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Episode 16 Tyler Stokes of Delta Sol Revival
A Concert Pitch
The terms singer, songwriter, musician, and bandleader all describe Tyler Stokes, but I walked away from this interview thinking of him as an extremely wise and intelligent young man with amazing insight and vision. In Tyler I found a breed of musicians that defines a new generation, influenced at a young age by the best rock and blues artists the age of their parents, grandparents and older. ...
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Episode 15 Peter Martin Jazz Pianist
A Concert Pitch
I've been following Peter Martin since 2009 when I saw him play at the . I saw him play there again in 2014. In this interview, he shared that is one of his favorite places to play in St. Louis, ranked at the top with Jazz at the Bistro where he'll be performing May 18–19. ...
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Episode 14 — Vincent Golomski of Fanfare
A Concert Pitch
Vincent Golomski of Fanfare Band is my guest in this episode of A Concert Pitch. He is founder, manager, and keyboard player of this popular dance band celebrating it’s 40th year. ...
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Episode 13 — Songwriter Steve Williams
A Concert Pitch
I was introduced to country music songwriter, Steve Williams, through a friend, Myles Kelly, manager and keyboard player for , and band that covered the Laural Canyon — Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Poco and others. Myles contacted me recently after "discovering" Steve Williams playing with another songwriter, Will Nance, at a performance at Nashville's . ...
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Episode 12 — Randy Mayfield
A Concert Pitch
Randy Mayfield uses his gifts as a musician and songwriter to spread the Gospel. As Pastor of Missions and Outreach at Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, Missouri, Randy leads missions in St. Louis, nationally, and many foreign countries.
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Episode 11 — Tim Callihan
A Concert Pitch
Tim Callihan is the leader of Spectrum, one of the premier private bands in the St. Louis Area. I met Tim four years ago at a Spectrum gig at the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series at Faust Park. I've been following them ever since. ...
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Episode 10 — Dave Brubeck
A Concert Pitch
Three years ago last week we lost a symbol of American music, Dave Brubeck, one day before his ninety-second birthday. Brubeck was a pianist and composer who helped make jazz popular in the 50s and 60s, and who’s song “Take Five” is one of the most recognizable jazz songs ever recorded. ...
info_outlineI've known Tony Viviano since 2002 when he approached me to compile videos of his performances and media interviews on a DVD. Shortly after that he asked me to shoot video of free concert he did with his big band at Bluebird Park in Ellisville, Missouri. Since then, I've been seeing Tony perform in a variety of venues, and running into him at other performer's shows.
Tony was influenced at a young age by his older brothers who brought home and memorized records of the great singers like Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Tony Bennet and others. He started performing in high school and soon began getting booked in small clubs around the area. Over time, Tony found his way doing bigger and more prominent local venues, as well as in other cities. His versatility in musical styles is impressive as he mixes swing and big band arrangements with popular songs from the fifties to the present.