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Chris Daniels and the Kings!
Chris Daniels & the Kings (now with Freddi Gowdy) are celebrating their 33rd year with a new album BLUES WITH HORNS!
Doing more than 120 dates per year touring over two continents, Daniels and his band have been invited to appear in such diverse places as The Down Home Blues Festival in South Carolina, The Bob Hope Chrysler Desert Classic, The Curacao Swing Festival (South America), and all over Europe. Chris was inducted into the COLORADO MUSIC HALL OF FAME in 2013 with Judy Collins and he has appeared with the Garth Brooks, B.B. King, Vince, Gill, Amy Grant, Joe Walsh, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Oates, The Luminieers, Uncle Cracker, Blues Traveler, The Neville Brothers, and the list goes on.
The band has also headlined on major international festivals, including Ribs & Blues Festival in The Netherlands, at Marktrock, Berchem Blues, and the Lokeren festivals in Belgium. The Kings have also served as the back up band for Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Johnnyswim, Sonny Landreth, David Bromberg, Al Kooper, Bo Diddly, members of Little Feat, and Was Not Was at the Roxy in LA to name a few.
Die hard fans from Italy to Holland rocked with this remarkable artist who has appeared on major TV channels across the world, including HDnet all High definition TV, VH-1, TNN, Much Music/Canada, Nippon TV/Japan, Crooked River Grove, KUSA, and on Onhe Filter, AVRO, KAVRO, Paris MTV, and Brussles 1 in Europe, and on Swing TV in Buenos Ares, Argentina.
The Kings Are:
Chris Daniels, rhythm guitar, vocals
Fred Gowdy, vocals
Colin “Bones” Jones, lead guitar
Randy Amen, drums, vocals
Kevin “Bro” Lege, bass, vocals
Darryl “Doody” Abrahamson, trumpet, vocals
Jim Waddell, alto, tenor sax, flute, vocals
History and Bio:
Chris Daniels: is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. Starting as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist back in the 70s when he played with David Johansen, (before the New York Dolls) and later with Russell Smith (after The Rhythm Aces), Chris has preformed thousands of shows, touring with his current band Chris Daniels & the Kings for 33 years. He has worked making records and performing with some of the most respected musicians in the business including Sonny Landreth, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, David Bromberg, Al Kooper, Bill Payne, and Don Was to name only a few. He was the founder of the Telluride After Hours Jam playing that festival on and off for ten years beginning in 1975. For the past 4 years he’s served as the festival MC.
Professor: Chris Daniels is an Assistant Professor at the College of Arts & Media, University of Colorado Denver campus. He began teaching songwriting and guitar at Arapahoe Community College in 2001. In 2007 he was awarded the “Adjunct Professor of The Year” award from that college. That same year Chris was given the honor of a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver teaching music business.
Awards: Chris Daniels was inducted into the COLORADO MUSIC HALL OF FAME in 2013 with the likes of Judy Collins, John Denver, Joe Walsh, and Poco. He was a Grammy co-nominee for his writing and performance with Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws and Dee Dee Bridgewater on Jumpin Jazz Kids, plus numerous Westword Music Awards, album awards and critiques awards. He’s also received awards for excellence in teaching.
Survivor: In 2010 Chris was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and given a less than 25% chance of survival for 5 years. As he says, “Every day is a gift!”
Guitarist and band leader: Chris has served as musical director with his band when the Kings backed Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, John Oats, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Johnnyswim, Joe Walsh, Michael Murphy, Amy Grant, Richie Furay, Randy Owen (Alabama), Francine Reed, The Coaster, Drifters, Platters, Bo Diddly, Was Not Was, Mary Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Percy Sledge, solo members of Little Feat, Sam Bush, John Cowan and many others.
Singer: Chris has been featured on commercials all across the US and Canada for McDonalds, Ford, Coors Beer, Village Inn and many more.
Songwriter: He’s worked with Gary Nicholson, Al Kooper and Bill Payne to name only a few. His songs have appeared on albums by Hazel Miller, Tom Wassinger and David Bromberg to name only a few.
Record Producer: He’s known for several CDs including the award winning Hazel Miller recording, “ICONS”, featuring standards and guests like famed trumpeter Ron Miles, Andy Sydow’s “Reasons For Departure”, and Magic Music’s soundtrack release for the documentary film called “Everything is Floating” scheduled for release in 2018 and produced by Lee Aronhson from The Big Bang Theory.
Music for TV: Chris has had his recordings used for everything from regional TV broadcasts, the Friday morning news theme for NBC Channel 9 News to national shows like “men In Tress” on the ABC television network.
Executive Director: Chris served as the head of the world’s second largest folk music school and concert organization, Swallow Hill Music Association for 5 years during which time the organization won both the Governor’s Award and the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.
Chris & the Kings played their first show on March 14, 1984. Chris has toured Europe 21 times and they’ve played in the States from South Carolina to Seattle, New York City to LA. The seven piece band, called “funky-blues” by the Europeans, is an all out “horn band” celebrating great horn-driven blues, R&B, funk, and rock n’ roll. They have been compared to Little Feat, “John Hiatt meets Tower of Power” and “Keb Mo with horns.”
Daniels’ 15th CD “Blues With Horns” is a collaboration of new songs and some of the best horn-drenched classics from the likes of Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Bobby Blue Bland to name only a few,
Starting in 1991, six years after their first show, the got a record deal from Provogue Records the band made a name for themselves touring Europe: playing for the Queen of Holland at the 50th Year VE Day Celebration and at Europe’s famous Parkpop Rock Festival for 450,000. They have headlined festivals from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. They have had number one records on Holland’s number one rock show, “Countdown Café” and had front-page success with cover articles in De Telegraph and De Standard in Amsterdam and Brussels
ABOUT MARIO:
As seen on Sesame Street and Sprout, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based, touring performer known for his DIY robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character.
Mario is an award-winning performer known for his integration of DIY electronics and robotics in his show, in a modern take on old-school vaudeville and slapstick. It’s upbeat, interactive, rock n roll, and hilarious, with the added bonus of incorporating a strong S.T.E.A.M. theme.
It’s magic through the lens of the Maker Movement.
Mario is a seasoned, passionate, and extraordinarily original performer with a show that is often described as one of the best, most uplifting and inspiring children’s performances in the world. Mario is based in the New York City area but tours frequently around the country and world.
He has been touted “the best kids magician in the world!!” by David Blaine and was the opening act for the most recent 2018 David Blaine live tour.
Mario’s show is an upbeat, hilarious, and very interactive experience that leaves families inspired to nurture their own creative paths!
Mario works alongside his wife + manager, Katie. They tour together along with their two young children, often in their 1971 VW, the Little Blue Bus.
Mario Marchese
The Make Magician!
ABOUT MARIO
As seen on Sesame Street and Sprout, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based, touring performer known for his DIY robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character.
Mario is an award-winning performer known for his integration of DIY electronics and robotics in his show, in a modern take on old-school vaudeville and slapstick. It’s upbeat, interactive, rock n roll, and hilarious, with the added bonus of incorporating a strong S.T.E.A.M. theme. It’s magic through the lens of the Maker Movement.
Mario is a seasoned, passionate, and extraordinarily original performer with a show that is often described as one of the best, most uplifting and inspiring all ages performances in the world. Mario is based in the New York City area but tours frequently around the country and world.
He has been touted “the best kids magician in the world!!” by David Blaine and was the opening act for the most recent 2018 David Blaine live tour.
Mario’s show is an upbeat, hilarious, and very interactive experience that leaves families inspired to nurture their own creative paths!
Mario works alongside his wife + manager, Katie. They tour together along with their two young children, often in their 1971 VW, the Little Blue Bus. Follow their adventures on YouTube!
Rick Maue onstage at the Stardust in Las Vegas
Rick Maue has been creating deception for almost four decades.
He is the founder of Deceptions Unlimited & the author of
The Book Of HauntedMagick;
Theatrical Deception;PsiWave;
The Book Of Spirits Séance;
The Final Picture; and the upcoming Occam’s Magic.
Rick Maue onstage at the Stardust in Las Vegas
Rick Maue has been creating deception for almost four decades.
He is the founder of Deceptions Unlimited & the author of
The Book Of HauntedMagick;
Theatrical Deception;PsiWave;
The Book Of Spirits Séance;
The Final Picture; and the upcoming Occam’s Magic.
All ages Camp…ADULTS, TOO!
1 of 2 sessions summer of 2019
Learn Magic at Wizard Camp
Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center – since 2003
735 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (303) 660-6799
www.AmazingShows.com
Day Camp: ( co-ed magic classes)
Learn Magic at Wizard Camp (Taught by 2 full-time professional magicians, Joe Givan, and Carol Massie)
About your instructors: https://amazingshows.com/book-dream-masterz/credits-dream-masterz/
2019 Summer Dates: Mondays through Thursdays… June 24-27 and July 8 – 11
Activities include Learning Magic which is excellent for dexterity, self-confidence, stage presence, coordination, creativity & self-motivation.
Performance skills are emphasized. We include a stage recital in a fully equipped theatre on the final day of camp for family and friends.
Learn Magic, Illusion, Mentalism, Sleight of Hand and Stage Performance.
AGES: 7 and up!…Girls & Boys – Adults, too! ( Private Lessons available for advanced students and adults)
All students will learn stage performance and creativity skills.
TIME: 9:30 am-Noon each day with Professional Recital Stage Show on Thursday at noon for family and friends.
COST: $175 includes all supplies needed, bag for props, plus Recital Show for family & friends at Noon on the final day!
To sign up: Mail $175 check payable to Dream Masterz to 3721 Starflower Road Castle Rock, CO 80109 MUST SIGN UP 4 weeks prior!
Please give students name, age and magic experience (if any.)
Liability forms to be signed by parent or guardian on the first day of camp.
WHERE? Theatre of Dreams 735 Park St., Suites C & D Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 660-6799 www.AmazingShows.com
Note: We will offer cookies and sugar-free lemonade on break. Your student may bring a different snack if desired.
All ages Camp…ADULTS, TOO!
1 of 2 sessions summer of 2019
Learn Magic at Wizard Camp
Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center – since 2003
735 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (303) 660-6799
www.AmazingShows.com
Day Camp: ( co-ed magic classes)
Learn Magic at Wizard Camp (Taught by 2 full-time professional magicians, Joe Givan, and Carol Massie)
About your instructors: https://amazingshows.com/book-dream-masterz/credits-dream-masterz/
2019 Summer Dates: Mondays through Thursdays… June 24-27 and July 8 – 11
Activities include Learning Magic which is excellent for dexterity, self-confidence, stage presence, coordination, creativity & self-motivation.
Performance skills are emphasized. We include a stage recital in a fully equipped theatre on the final day of camp for family and friends.
Learn Magic, Illusion, Mentalism, Sleight of Hand and Stage Performance.
AGES: 7 and up!…Girls & Boys – Adults, too! ( Private Lessons available for advanced students and adults)
All students will learn stage performance and creativity skills.
TIME: 9:30 am-Noon each day with Professional Recital Stage Show on Thursday at noon for family and friends.
COST: $175 includes all supplies needed, bag for props, plus Recital Show for family & friends at Noon on the final day!
To sign up: Mail $175 check payable to Dream Masterz to 3721 Starflower Road Castle Rock, CO 80109 MUST SIGN UP 4 weeks prior!
Please give students name, age and magic experience (if any.)
Liability forms to be signed by parent or guardian on the first day of camp.
WHERE? Theatre of Dreams 735 Park St., Suites C & D Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 660-6799 www.AmazingShows.com
Note: We will offer cookies and sugar-free lemonade on break. Your student may bring a different snack if desired.
Monday Night Magic in New York City!
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Dream Masterz award winning magic team…Carol Massie & Joe GIvan
Magical Nights Inc, presents New York’s longest running Off-Broadway Magic Show, Monday Night Magic. Each week you’ll… more
Website: mondaynightmagic.com
Phone: (718) 575-1349
Address: 115 MacDougal St,
New York, NY 10012
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Dream Masterz award winning magic team…Carol Massie & Joe GIvan