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The Merrymakers is pleased to offer the very
best in professional entertainment for senior and elderly audiences.
Each of our seven entertainers provide their own unique style of
performance in order to suit a variety of musical preferences. Please
contact Merrymakers at (402) 697-0205 and join us for a performance
today!
Merrymakers
Association Presents . . .
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Vocalist
- Guitar
Kim Eames
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Flyers] PDF
Born and raised in Omaha, Kim comes from a musical family.
Inspired by her brother, Kim got a guitar at age 11. At 14, she
was in a band playing locally for 3 years. Kim hit the road as a
single act playing throughout the Midwest before settling down to
play locally and raise a family. Kim did the John Kraft Chevrolet
commercials for 16 years. She also did vocals for local and
national radio jingles for several years. Kim cut her first CD in
Tennessee in 2000.
Kim loves a great variety of music. Consequently, she
enjoys playing music that ranges from the last seven decades.
After singing professionally for 33 years, Kim still loves
performing and looks forward to the next 33 years!
www.KimEames.com
Contact Kim at:
(402) 573-9467
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Accordionist - Vocalist
Johnny Ray Gomez
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Flyers] PDF
With over 45 years as a professional
entertainer, Johnny has appeared all over the country and on
National Television. Some of his credits include: Golden Nugget,
Showboat Casino's in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Eldorado Casino in
Reno, Nevada. Harvey's Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Major Hotel
engagements at the Holiday Inn Rivermont in Memphis, Tennessee,
The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois and the Playboy Club in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Television shows include The Ted Mack Show
and a original recording played on Dick Clark's American
Bandstand.
Johnny was Entertainment Manager for 10
years at Bluffs Run Casino, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
(402) 651-4598 : : johnnyraygomez@cox.net
www.JohnnyRayGomez.com
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Vocalist
Joe Taylor - "Mr. Memories"
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Flyers] PDF
In just 12 short years, (started singing in April of 1994) Joe has
gone from a store owner to a full time entertainer. Over 3,000
shows in 12 years and seven (7) CD's to his credit and he is still
going strong. Not bad for a guy in his early 70's. His greatest
joy is bringing back "memories" through song, that always seem to
brings smiles and laughter to those who need them the most.
(402) 334-1694
: :
MrMemories@cox.net
www.joetaylor.net
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Singer - Guitarist -
Impressionist
The Terry Edwards Show
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Flyers] PDF
I started my musical career at the age of twelve learning to play
guitar from my mother and singing with my family. After high
school, I formed "The Terry Edwards Trio" and traveled
extensively. I joined "The Johnny Ray Gomez Revue" for seven
years. We traveled all over the United States.
Later my wife joined me and formed "The
Terry & Lydia Edwards Show." We were the house band at Anthony's
Steakhouse in Omaha for 8 1/2 years. I performed in Branson,
Missouri for 4 years and upon returning to Omaha in 1995, I
reformed "The Terry Edwards Show."
Two years ago, my wife Karen and I started
providing entertainment in retirement homes. In March 2006, we had
the privilege of becoming a part of the Merrymakers Association."
(402) 537-8790
: : musicianedwards@cox.net
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Piano - Organ - Keyboards - Vocalist
Katy Ann Parker
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Flyers] PDF
Hi, I'm Katy Ann Parker I play keyboards and sing. I love to have fun with
music. Taught music in Nebraska Schools---traveled professionally for agents in
the Midwest ---managed 2 music stores. I love to get to know my audience and get
them involved in the show. I've played with famous groups and those hoping to
be. I play music from the roaring 20's to the 80's. No hard rock or rap! --- but
who knows, maybe someday a "Rappin' Granny"!!! HA!
(402) 290-8688 :
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Magician
The Amazing Arthur
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Flyers] PDF
Vowing
to only use his super powers for good, The Amazing Arthur is a
one- man comedy super hero -- Comedian, Master Magician, Juggler,
YOYOer and Hypnotist.
(402) 597-2579
: :
info@amazingarthur.com
www.amazingarthur.com
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Vocalist
Joyce Torchia
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Flyers] PDF
Retired
from United Airlines after 36 years of service in 2005, including
4 yrs as a "stewardess" ( I was before flight attendants!). I am
very proud of my 2 grown children, Matthew who recently married my
daughter-in-law Tracey, and is currently on his 13th year with
UAL, and Sarah who is a trainer for personal bankers at 1st. Nat'l
Bank of Omaha after 4 yrs. I love singing and began performing in
front of audiences in high school musicals many, many moons ago.
My children became my audience and quickly tired of my performing
in the living room, so I became a shower singer.
In 1997 my girlfriends challenged me to sing at a
Karaoke bar. I was smitten. I sang every chance I got. I got to
sing several times on stage at Bushwackers Saloon when the
original "Renegade" band performed. Then I became a regular at the
Bluffs Run Casino Talent Show, where I had my share of wins and
losses. That is where I met Mr. Entertainment himself, Joe Taylor.
He suggested I audition for the Intergeneration Orchestra with
Chuck Pennington, and I've been a member now for nearly 6 yrs.
The "stage" has always been my calling, and after
many years away from it I was offered a part in the musical "From
Generation to Generation" in 2004 at the Jewish Community Center.
Welllllll.....as they say I was hooked.
My big dream, however, was to perform on
stage at the Omaha Community Playhouse. That dream came true in
May of 2005 when I played Mrs. Pugh in their production of
"Annie". Rotater cuff surgery kept me from performing until I was
introduced to Merrymakers in April of 2006. Cindy guided me
through the initial steps of becoming an entertainer with my own
program and I started my journey in June of 2006. I have had a
ball ever since. I even was given another opportunity to perform
at the Omaha Community Playhouse this past summer as Molly
McGregor/Susan Hershey in "The Full Monty".
I am looking forward to a fun and fulfilling
future with Merrymakers and more opportunities to expand my
experiences in the music field.
Contact Joyce at:
(402) 334-7020
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Vocalist
Michael Lyon
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Flyers] PDF
Hailing from England, Michael developed a love for grand opera at
an early age and embarked on a professional singing career in the
mid 1980’s. Michael has performed at a number of prestigious
venues, including his main stage debut at Carnegie Hall in 1998.
He’s also performed at some not so prestigious places just for the
money. Michael would still be singing the role of Rodolfo in
Puccini’s La Boheme, had not the Cedar Rapids Grand Opera Society
advised him that audiences would have to suspend a considerable
amount of disbelief to imagine him as the svelte young poet. While
opera was Michael’s first love, over time he has developed a taste
for many kinds of music including a particular fondness for
bluegrass.
What to expect when he sings? While
Michael’s hairline and waistline have started to show the advance
of time, his voice remains lustrous in everything from Broadway
classics to Swing, with some pop, country, and a touch of opera
thrown in to show off those gleaming high notes that are the
vanity of the romantic tenor. More than anything though, Michael’s
main goal is to reach into the hearts of Merrymaker audiences with
beautiful music and a liberal sprinkling of good-natured humor.
Michael is the morning voice of
Omaha Public Radio/NPR on 91.5 KIOS-FM every weekday morning from
5:00 to 10:00 a.m.
As if he didn’t have enough to do, when not singing, Michael and
his wife, Kristin, make up one of Omaha’s most successful Realtor
teams. They’re among a handful of Realtors in the area holding the
coveted designation of Seniors Real Estate Specialists, helping
seniors sell their homes and make informed decisions about housing
choices.
Contact Michael at:
402-510-8703
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Vocalist/Guitarist
Charlie Glasgow "The Chaz Singer"
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Flyers] PDF
Charlie Glasgow is a
vocalist/multi-instrumentalist and have worked casinos, concerts
and corporate shows in twenty five states and Canada. I've worked
with such notables as The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, The Boys, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Bobby Vee,
Danny & The Juniors, Styx and the Classic Rock All Stars. I also
perform on guitar, drums, bass, keyboards and sing in various
Omaha groups as well as my single act. I am also featured on a
Rockabilly CD released in 2007 by the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and performed the lead vocal and guitar tracks on Buddy
Holly's song "Oh Boy". Doing vocal impressions of Neil Diamond,
Elvis and Johnny Cash is my bread and butter.
Charlie Glasgow
"The Chaz Singer"
chazsinger@cox.net
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Vocalist/Guitar
Billy Troy
www.billytroy.com
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Flyers] PDF |
Performing in the Des Moines Area |
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Accordionist – Vocalist
“Barefoot” Becky Livermore
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Flyers] PDF
Barefoot Becky has been the leader of a polka/variety band since
1988. She has traveled the US playing for all kinds of events. She
plays 15-20 gigs or more a month and within the last couple of
years has given up the real job to do music full time! Sometimes
it’s just her and her husband, Terry, or else it’s the full 5
piece band. In 2007 Becky & Terry became part of the Merrymakers
Association and look forward to entertaining you!
Becky Livermore
1257 Ivanhoe Rd
| Mt Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 848-7133 (877)
499-7133 Toll Free
polkabecky@aol.com
www.barefootbecky.com
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Singer/Songwriter
and Lecturer
Bill Connet
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Flyers] PDF
Bill Connet is a graduate of Harvard College and has a Masters of
Divinity from Harvard Divinity School. He came to Iowa as a campus
minister, and then worked in health care administration and health
policy for fifteen years.
He recorded and released a CD in 2000 titled “Until That Time”,
and created a program with three grants from the Iowa Arts
Council, entitled “Music in Healing”. Bill released CD/Songbooks
entitled “Remembering the Old Songs”, and “Remembering the Old
Hymns”.
He has done hundreds of programs in nursing homes, hospices,
hospitals, senior centers, day care programs, schools, medical
schools, churches, and has sung at many funerals and memorial
services. Bill is the Music Director at All Saints Catholic Church
in Des Moines, and Music Director for Saturday Night Worship at
Plymouth Church in Des Moines.
Bill Connet
P.O. Box 31006 | Des
Moines, Iowa 50310
(515) 249-2186
Fax: (515) 255-2005
bill@billconnet.com
www.billconnet.com
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