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Mick Byrd’s signature, “Ozark Blues”, Roots Country and Roots Rock music is catching the attention of music lovers and venues
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Mick Byrd’s signature, “Ozark Blues”, Roots Country and Roots Rock music is catching the attention of music lovers and venues alike. The Missouri Ozarks is both home and backdrop to Byrd who has regularly performed at Nashville’s Bluebird Café. An award from Billboard Magazine kicked off his music career in 1994. Eleven recordings later, Mick brings fans an amazing array of original music. Whether solo on acoustic guitar, Backroad Duo or Backroad Band trio featuring Cajon and lead guitar, you will keep your hands clapping and toes tapping. Willing to work with smaller budget venues, as well.
Contact Name: Mick or Debbie Byrd Time Out Records
Address: PO Box 141, Vienna 65582
Phone: 573-422-3881
Email: mail@mickbyrd.com
Performance Fee Range: $300-$1,500
Technical Requirements:
Available upon request. Our sound system is preferable. For outdoors, a covered or shaded performance area is best for instruments.
Availability: Year-round.
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Theater
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MET is committed to extending access to theatre in schools and communities throughout Missouri. In addition to our programming in
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MET is committed to extending access to theatre in schools and communities throughout Missouri. In addition to our programming in Kansas City, we offer theatre performances of masterworks and classics and customized theatre education programs that serve K-12 schools and entire communities. From full performances of mainstage touring productions, to school-based residencies, we deliver quality theatre programming designed to provide an outstanding artistic experience for both our presenting partners and their participants. Each project is customized to meet the needs of participants and to work with resources available to achieve success.
Contact Name: Karen Paisley
Address: 3927 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-516-3413
Email: office@metkc.org
Performance Fee Range: $125-$3500
Technical Requirements:
Available on request.
Availability: Year-round.
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Since 1973, the nationally-renowned Metro Theater Company has provided exceptional arts experiences to students throughout Missouri. Our touring productions respect
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Since 1973, the nationally-renowned Metro Theater Company has provided exceptional arts experiences to students throughout Missouri. Our touring productions respect the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, inviting them into the world of theater and charging their imaginations. The themes of any Metro Theater Company work provide opportunities for meaningful learning in support of Missouri Show-Me Standards. We provide Learning Guides for teachers, parents, and other educators to expand the learning experience beyond the performance itself. Talk-back sessions are a part of every performance, which often lead to further stimulating conversation at school and at home. Metro Theater Company can also provide classroom residencies where our teaching artists use drama and creative movement to enhance core curriculum and character education. During COVID-19 many of MTC’s programs are available for virtual touring, including arts-integrated workshops for classrooms and live Q&As to accompany streaming productions. Metro Theater Company honors include the Missouri Arts Award, the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Production for Young Audiences, and the “What’s Right with the Region” Award from FOCUS St. Louis, among others.
Contact Name: Eleanor Marsh, Audience Services and School Bookings Manager
Address: 3311 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-325-9505
Email: eleanor@metroplays.org
Technical Requirements:
The in-school touring production fee is $750. (If a school books two performances in one day, the fee for both performances is $1200. $5 per student for virtual tours.
Availability: September through May
Puppetry
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What if Puppets has been delighting audiences with their compelling storytelling performances for over 30 years. This award-winning puppet company’s available touring
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What if Puppets has been delighting audiences with their compelling storytelling performances for over 30 years. This award-winning puppet company’s available touring performances include Animal Amigos, How to Snag a Sea Monster, Cirque du Wiener Dog, and Ringo’s Sing Along Road Trip. What if Puppets performs throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, the United States, and internationally. What if Puppets creates and builds all its puppets in-house, reflecting a diverse and colorful array of puppet characters and works. Additionally, What if Puppets offers Arts Integrated residencies to various elementary schools, preschools, and other organizations that focus on socio-emotional learning through the puppetry arts.
Contact Name: Amanda Kibler
Address: 300 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-756-3500
Email: info@whatifpuppets.org
Performance Fee Range: $450-$2500 plus travel.
Technical Requirements:
Elevated or non-elevated floor space 12'x 12' with a ceiling height of 10'.
Availability: Year-round
Music
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Members Only is the nation’s premier 80’s tribute band playing your favorite hair and pop classics from the decade that
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Members Only is the nation’s premier 80’s tribute band playing your favorite hair and pop classics from the decade that gave us the Rubik’s Cube, Atari, and BIG HAIR! Members Only has been playing regionally since the “Summer of 69” (no wait, 2008) with experienced musicians Brent Thornton on lead vocals, Sam Adkins on bass guitar, Will “The Prodigy” Clark on the keys, Seth Jaeger and Zach McClease playing guitar, and Justin Gabossi keeping the beat on the drums. With a high energy show and songs you know and love, Members Only is guaranteed to get you dancing and singing along all night! Members Only is available for community events, weddings, corporate events and more!
Contact Name: Mark Steiner
Address: 2733 E. Battlefield Rd, #105, Springfield 65809
Email: mark@gigsalad.com
Performance Fee Range: $2500-$6000
Technical Requirements:
Artist is able to provide all sound equipment, backline, lighting, and tech personnel. For venues providing production, a technical rider is available upon request.
Availability: Year-round.
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Maurice Hayes is a professional singer/recording artist residing in Kansas City Missouri. His schedule includes appearances throughout the United States
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Maurice Hayes is a professional singer/recording artist residing in Kansas City Missouri. His schedule includes appearances throughout the United States as a guest vocalist in recitals as a solo performer or with jazz bands and well as orchestras all year long. His programmed performances include; The Great American Songbook. Performance of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century that has stood the test of time in their legacy. Programs also include a Senior Concert Series bringing memorable moments and brightening the lives of our senior community in assisted living and retirement facilities through the music of yesteryears. Patriotic songs are often performed as a tribute to Veterans and their families.
Contact Name: Beth Hayes, Program & Admin. Coordinator
Address: 2634 Jackson Ave, Kansas City 64127
Phone: 816-206-9280
Email: mhkcmo@yahoo.com
Performance Fee Range: $225-$3,000
Technical Requirements:
Electrical, sound system with 5 mic input, 2 28-inch stools with no backs. Requirements may vary depending on the venue. Equipment for small venues may be provided by the artist.
Availability: Year-round.
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Theater
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Martin City, Jr., has a variety of original interactive musicals for children. Each musical revolves around an important theme for
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Martin City, Jr., has a variety of original interactive musicals for children. Each musical revolves around an important theme for children, such as self-esteem, tolerance, and respect for peers. Martin City, Jr., uses originial source material such as Native American legends, folk tales from different cultures, and oral histories to create its stage stories. Martin City, Jr., writes original songs for all of its shows to highlight the educational content of each performance in an entertaining and engaging way.
Contact Name: Jeanne Beechwood
Address: 3808 E 98th Terrace, Kansas City 64137-1112
Phone: 913-642-7576
Email: martincitymelo@yahoo.com
Performance Fee Range: $289-$3000
Technical Requirements:
If outdoors, speakers and cordless mics, a 12'x12' performing area, and 30 minutes to set-up or strike.
Availability: Year-round.
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Music
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Dr. Laverty is an acclaimed concert pianist in the traditional style, and performs repertoire from Bach to Barber and beyond.
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Dr. Laverty is an acclaimed concert pianist in the traditional style, and performs repertoire from Bach to Barber and beyond. He specializes in solo recitals consisting entirely of Bach, Mozart or Chopin, but also performs programs featuring a variety of composers. In addition he performs a variety of the concerto masterworks with orchestra. His debut CD, Music of Bach, was released in 2007.
Contact Name: Mark Laverty
Address: 2170 Parasol Drive, Chesterfield 63017-7509
Phone: 636-795-4563
Email: mark@marklaverty.com
Performance Fee Range: $750-$3500
Technical Requirements:
A well-tuned and regulated piano
Availability: Year-round.
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Marimba Sol de Chiapas marimba band has been sharing the magical music of the Mexican Marimba with audiences of all
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Marimba Sol de Chiapas marimba band has been sharing the magical music of the Mexican Marimba with audiences of all ages in a variety of local, national, and international venues for more than 30 years. Sol is committed to the authentic performance practice and spirit of the marimba heard throughout Mesoamerica, including regional folkloric and popular music from Mexico, Guatemala, and other Latin American traditions. Musical offerings include concert performances and festival appearances, and Sol’s mesmerizing “Passport to Fiesta!: A Festival of Traditional Mexican Music and Dance” is a collaborative celebration of the captivating world of Mexican folkloric music and dance. Dedicated to community as well as art, Sol is proud to offer bilingual (Spanish/English) arts education programming, master classes, lecture/workshops, and residencies, and Sol is School Touring Qualified under the auspices of Kansas City Young Audiences (see separate listing).
Contact Name: John Currey
Address: P.O. Box 22536, Kansas City, MO 64113-0536
Phone: 816-225-3888
Performance Fee Range: $750-$8,500
Technical Requirements:
A minimum (approximately) 15' wide by 8' deep, level hard-surfaced space with appropriate lighting and access for wide instruments. Please contact for set-up, sound support and technical needs.
Availability: Year-round.
Storytelling
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Ozarks Legend Marideth Sisco is a consummate storyteller, songwriter, singer of Oscar-nominated “Winter’s Bone” fame, Her smooth, down home delivery
Place Description: Ozarks Legend Marideth Sisco is a consummate storyteller, songwriter, singer of Oscar-nominated “Winter’s Bone” fame, Her smooth, down home delivery of tales and anecdotes will leave you laughing one minute and crying the next.
Marideth has performed for libraries, churches, associations, service organizations, music venues, festivals and national and state park events across the U.S. She is the 2018 recipient of the Quill Award from the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame.
A new program is her “Front Porch Stories & Songs. Joined by gospel singer Mary Alexander, Marideth tells the story of the American front porch and the songs, from the memorable to the obscure, that portray a fascinating and iconic slice of American life.
Contact Name: Marideth Sisco For bookings and merchandise, visit Yarnspinner Media on Facebook
Address: P.O. Box 434, West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-274-0435
Email: maridethsisco@gmail.com
Performance Fee Range: $400-$2,500
Technical Requirements:
Microphone and stand, music stand or rostrum, chair, small table, bottled water (two of each for the Front Porch program).
Availability: Year-round.
Categories List: Storytelling