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Danny "Saxman" Schembre

Danny “Saxman” Schembre

Danny’s professional relationship with music started nearly 40 years ago playing hotel circuits in St Louis.

In 1975, though, a different path opened up and he joined the Air Force Band.

In 1977, he met his wife Julie while in Germany playing with the Glen Miller Orchestra, and had the privilege of serving as

“Ambassadors for the United States” in 4 continents and 29 countries.

Since then, Danny has had the opportunity to have either entertained or played with celebrities & musicians such as

President Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Lou Rawls,

Judas Priest, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr, as well as shows with Chicago, Roy Clark,

Jimmy Dean & countless more.

In addition to his live music, Danny has also worked as an arranger, musical director, studio musician, band leader,

as well as a recording artist featured on 18 albums worldwide. Most recently, he was featured on his wife,

and Nashville recording artist, Julie’s CD, “Starting All Over” released in 2001, and Rubber Universe’s debut album,

“Parliament of Fools” in 2008.

Danny's experience and love for music and entertainment is obvious but his ability to cater to the taste and desires

of even the most discerning people,

has allowed him to pursue and flourish for nearly 4 decades.

"Quite Possibly the Reincarnation of Charlie Parker"...

"A fantastic musician that puts out world class entertainment at every show we have had the opportunity to work him with at."

-Bluesky Sound & Light

Bob Ballard

Bob grew up in a part of greater New Orleans called Jefferson Parish. It was certainly a place steeped in jazz and blues traditions.
Early in his career, though, Bob found his place in Rock-N-Roll, first as a front man & rhythm guitarist and then as a bass player.
As he approached his mid-thirties, the piano was there to guide him back to his roots...New Orleans jazz and blues.

He worked on his solo act a bit and very soon found himself in demand and working steady at piano bars all over the Big Easy.

He brought crowds to Harrah's Casino,

in hotel lounges, and on the cruise ships...then he settled in. At Ivory's on Bourbon Street.

In arguably, the worlds best place to hear jazz and blues, he was among the legendary Street's favorites for six years.

He got to showcase his soulful timber, and

develop an on-demand repertoire that exceeds 500 tunes.

Highlighting of all of those days in the Big Easy, was an expression of appreiciation for his rendition of

The Lady is a Tramp from a member in the audience who played a little piano himself...Mr. Billy Joel.

He has opened for legendary artists' Garth Brooks, and "The Soul Queen of New Orleans" Ms. Irma Thomas,

kicked off shows for swing icons Asleep At The Wheel, country star, T. Graham Brown and Moe Brandy,

and stroked the Ivory in venues from Key West and Chicago, to Palm Springs & in between.

"Take advantage of this unique opportunity to add even more magic to an already unforgettable day!"

-Bluesky Sound & Light

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