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Introducing 'Solo Flight' , the warm and inviting new SOLO sound
presented by JUNO Award winning recording artist Gabriel Mark Hasselbach.

Imagine the wonderful sounds of Gabriel's sultry flutes, sexy muted trumpet, comforting flugelhorn,
and Satchmo vocals, all nestled perfectly on a bed of full sounding live player tracks!

Gabriel has ten CDs under his own name, and many more with a myriad of name artists,
and has had TWO number one smooth jazz hits in Canada in the last six months!
In this solo setting, he combines classic bossa novas, jazz standards,
and his original smooth jazz into an appealing and cost effective package
that suits any lounge, cocktail, or dinner environment. Attire is flexible...
from tuxedo to upscale casual. Space considerations, volume levels,
and repertoire are perfectly suited to your needs.

'Cool Moods'

2 to 5 piece Classic Cocktail/ Dinner ensemble, performing sweet and sophisticated
instrumental Jazz Standards, Smooth Jazz and Bossa Novas. Lends an air of class to any
reception or dinner event. This group can get lively and foreground if required. Performed
on piano or guitar, muted trumpet, flute, upright bass, and optional drums.
Presented in tuxedo, all black, or upscale casual attire.

'Wine and Roses'

4 to 6 piece sultry, inviting ensemble, mixing Jazz Standards, Latin Jazz,
and Smooth Jazz styles in a background and /or foreground context.
A stunning female diva with a smoky voice is the focus. Also garnished
with tribute vocals a la Louis Armstrong and Louie Prima.
Presented in tuxedo, all black, or upscale casual.

'Romanza'

2 to 3 piece strolling or stationary group playing romantic Classical,
Show Tunes, Latin, Gypsy, Italian, French, or Jazz Standards.
Comprised of flute and guitar, etc. Presented in tuxedo or all black attire.

'Classique'

3 to 6 piece, 'pop' style Lite Classical chamber group.
All the well known melodies from the great composers stylishly
performed in an accessible format with piano,
flute, acoustic bass, violin, etc.
Presented in tuxedo.

'Jazz Divas'

This bevy of talented chanteuses add a flair to any
corporate get together. Group and solo vocals from all
eras of jazz make this a great addition to dinner or dance events,
especially predominantly male audiences.

'Kallisto'

A trio of acapella female vocalists performing traditional
and contemporary repetoire in three part harmony.

'Salsa Picosa'

2 to 5 piece breezy Latin ensemble with Bossa Nova and Samba overtones.
This group, in smaller portions can stroll or relocate throughout an event.
Comprised of sultry Spanish guitar, bass, flutes, percussion, etc.
Presented in tropical or all black attire.

Zen Soundscapes is an exciting and noteworthy alternative to typical background entertainment.
Best as a four piece, but scale able down to a single performer, Zen Soundscapes creates a mysterious
yet lively mood, perfectly suited for Pacific Northwest, First Nations, Hi Tech,
and Environmental themes. Imagine the lush and exotic sounds of forest flutes, aboriginal percussion,
rich keyboard textures, and recorded nature sounds, all blended into an intoxicating aural cocktail!

'Barrelhouse Jivecats' &
'The Dixie Flyers'

4 to 7 piece ballyhoo style foreground or background party band, playing Mardi Gras,
Dixieland, Zydeco, and Blues & Boogiewoogie. Barrelhouse Jivecats
are more bluesy, and the Dixie Flyers more happy jazz!
Presented in costumes ranging from ‘poor boy’ look to red and white boater hats.

'The Fanfares'

1 to 6 pieces, with one or more trumpets, and optional
marching drums, horns, etc. Designed for playing fanfares,
promenades, walk-ons, ballyhoo, send-offs, and VIP salutes.
Presented in tuxedo or client supplied costume.

'Gabriel Mark Hasselbach
Jazz Recording Artist'

4 to 6 piece smooth and sassy ensemble, led by international award winning
Jazz Recording Artist, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach. This tight knit and highly
accessible group plays original and favorite Smooth Jazz, Mainstream Jazz,
Latin Jazz, or Standards. Performance is with the leader on trumpet, flute,
flugelhorn, valve trombone, and vocals, plus keys, bass, drums, & guitar.
Presented in upscale casual attire.

'Casablanca Cowboys'
'The Rhythm Rangers'
'Mariachi del Sol'
'Gypsalero'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

3 - 5 piece groups capable of strolling. Performing a unique spin on authentic
Country Swing, Cajun Zydeco, Mariachi, Gypsy, and Flamenco flavored music
respectively. A superior and colorful addition to any theme event.
Presented in costume.

'Armadillo String Quartet'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

4 piece flexible and rich textured Classical String Ensemble whose repertoire includes
the classics and beyond. Performing in a format that includes Show Tunes
and Classical Favorites, this ensemble lends a lush tapestry of
sophistication to any event. Presented in tuxedo.

'Franciscus'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Incredible solo classical guitar with a unique style of amplification that lends
a concert hall feel to any venue. Presenting the classics and
Spanish favorites with just a hint of Pink Floyd.
Presented in Spanish formal attire.

'Tropical Heat'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Lively and effervescent calypso music from the Caribbean. Performance
on steel drums and rhythm, pulsing to the sounds of the Islands.
Presented in tropical attire.

'Harpistry'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Harpistry is the essence of the angel's harp. Incorporating the history
of this wondrous instrument with the passion of the artist's soul,
Harpistry will underscore the memorable moments you create.
Performance is classical, romantic, interpretive, and accessible as required.
Presented in formal wear from any romantic era.

'Sassabrass Party Band'

5-7 piece Top 40, R & B, and Motown group, ideally suited for any
event, performing a captivating mix of Current and Classic Dance Tunes.
May also play Jazz for a dinner set. Energetically performed with a talented female diva,
and ensemble male vocalists, with keys, bass, drums, guitar, horn(s).
Presented in tuxedo, all black, or upscale casual.

'Sassabrass Orchestra'

9-22 piece Elegant Big Band and/or Campy Lounge Show. Featuring Traditional
Swing Era Arrangements in a Cotton Club setting or a Rat Pack flavored shindig!
Garnished with our Top Flight Crooner or Big Band Diva. Presented in tuxedo.

'The Rhythm Shakers'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

5-9 piece Rockin’ Rhythm and Zydeco Band with optional Street Party Performers
(dancers, stiltwalkers, buskers, revelers). Performing on fiddle, washboard,
guitar, bass, drums, accordian, horns, and vocals.
Presented in New Orleans style costumes.

'Way Cool'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

4 piece versatile Dance Band that covers Classic Rock, Beatles,
Contemporary Country, and R & B. Performing with guitar, bass,
drums, keys, and great vocal harmonies.
Presented in casual or all black attire.

'Atlantic Crossing'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Atlantic Crossing presents three incredible shows in one
with a celebration of the best in British Pop music.
Featuring segments that characterize three of
the top acts to emerge from the UK.
The Beatles, Elton John and Rod Stewart

'Les is More'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Cool and groovy blend of blues, latin, pop, and kitsch, all wrapped up
with a sultry diva. Perfect balance of foreground and background tunes,
done in a unique retro/camp style. Influenced by Dinah Washington,Doris Day,
Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Etta James, this ensemble
puts a very smooth and lustrous sheen on their own unique sound.
Performance includes an eclectic mix of familiar and obscure material.
Presented in formal wear or upscale casual attire.

'Marlin Ramazzini Latin Dance Band'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Exciting Latin Rhythms percolate under the fiery vocal diva Marlin. Mixing Cuban,
South and Central American percussion and sizzling brass, this great party band
delivers nonstop Latin Fun!Performing original material from her recordings, as well
as favorite Latin dance numbers. Presented in a variety of appropriate attire.

'49th Parallel'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

An exciting new approach to sharing the lexicon of great Canadian songs.
A rockin' good party Canadian style ...beer and back bacon optional!

'ABBA Cadabra'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Top flight lead vocals and harmonies add to the visual package
that is so stunningly close to the original ABBA look and sound.
All the great ABBA hits and those memorable, shimmering sounds,
wrapped perfectly in exciting costumes and big hair

'Billy Dixon'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

This dynamic and soulful powerhouse hits all the R&B classics,
and hits them hard! Backing up the legendary Billy Dixon,
are the Solid Gold Sisters of Soul and a whopping horn section.
Special featured guests often include Riley Inge (formerly of the Temptations),
Don Stewart (Nat King Cole Show), Jaylene Stonehouse, and many more...

'Sass'n'Class'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

10-18 piece 'show' version of the Sassabrass Band, performing current Top 40
with a dash of Motown and Classic Rock. A stunning trio of beautiful songbird
divas fronts the band and additional hot male vocalists join the party!
Full rhythm section and a complement of brass players and dancers
makes for a very exciting show!
Presented in frontline costume changes and backline tuxedos .

'Canadiana'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Goldrush Gina takes you back in a time machine to the turn of the century with
Vaudeville, Cabaret, and Sing-a-longs from the Goldrush days.
Gina gets the crowd involved with nostalgic and fun songs and recreates a era gone by.
Backed by Professor Tophat and his Bar Room Minstrels, this show is great for most any corporate event.
Presented in Old Tyme costumes.

'Goldrush Gina'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

'Sass Rat Pack'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Go Vegas Retro in a big way, and relive the glitz and glamour of the Rat Pack era!
Dean, Frank, Sammy, Joey, Liza, and Marilyn all blended into one big Swingin' Affair!
Great for casino nights, James Bond, Hollywood, and Gangster theme parties .......
five to fifteen piece band, comes complete with swizzle sticks and fuzzy dice!

'The Shagadelic Swingers'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

10 piece Austin Powers Tribute Show that makes an awesome Shagadelic Theme Party.
Complete with an incredible Austin, Dr. Evil, Felicity Shagwell, Mini Me, and all the
dancers, crew, and characters from the movies. Special appearances by ‘Tina Turner’,
‘Neil Diamond’, ‘Tom Jones’, and ‘Cher’. A Retro Riot! Presented
in full theatrical costume.

'Tribute'
'Novelty'
'Theme Acts'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

All manner of exciting and diverse seasonal performers, imposters,
theme characters, actors, and specialty acts. Use your imagination to create an
interactive environment with fun and whimsy! Presented in costume.

All manner of exciting Celtic Performers with River Dance style dancers, fiddlers,
mandolins, penny whistles, etc. Each ensemble performing with a unique blend
of influences and a lively stage show. Presented in Celtic attire.

'Ache’ Brasil'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Authentic and exciting show from Brasil, including copeira acrobats, drummers, and
female glitter-costumed carnival dancers. Performing the wild pulsating rhythms
of Brasil with vocals, guitars, bass, keys, and many drummers.
Presented in carnival attire.

10 piece Blues Brothers Extravaganza with Jake, Elroy, and the full band.
Performing all the hit songs and antics from the movies.
Presented in Chicago style suits and shades.

'Eagle Dancers'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

The Eagle Song Dancers present a glimpse into the history, culture, traditions
and teachings of a very proud First Nation. The Eagle Dancers tell the stories in
dance and song of the legend of banished lovers who began a tribe known as
Smylith (also called "Sasquatch") , and a notorious cannibal of that tribe called
" Kakulith". Also brought to life are stories relating to the Animal Kingdom, and
songs and dances passed down by the Ancestors for us to use today, as a way
of remembering who we are and where we came from.

The Chinook SongCatchers are an authentic Aboriginal dance group that descends from the
Squamish and Nisga’a nations. This dynamic dance group has been representing
their heritage at major venues in Vancouver for over fourteen years. Performing
at multi-cultural festivals and art celebrations, and conducting welcoming ceremonies
and blessings for international guests to Vancouver with
a touch of Coast Salish hospitality.

Make your event truly a Northwest Experience!
Incorporate authentic native decor and
performances to make it unforgettable!

Experience the exotic sounds and dances of Asia,
First Nations, the Caribbean, Brasil, Mexico, Spain, and more!
Multicultural expressions in song and dance that will
wow any audience and create a real memorable experience!

'Flamenco Experience'
"subject to availability and travel fees outside of the Pacific Northwest"

Transport yourself to old world Spain for Flamenco stylings from the best in the business!
Presented in sizes ranging from two to eight pieces, with or without dancers or vocals.
An exciting costumed presentation that suits corporate events and festivals alike. Arriva!!