Holdin' Back: the 60's - Craig @774-479-1333 Blake Emma Band - Blake @ 774-239-05
Holdin' Back: the 60's - Craig @774-479-1333 Blake Emma Band - Blake @ 774-239-05
I'm a Classically trained, exceptional lead vocalist with a vast musical repertoire and years of band experience. I add bass, and ukelele as accompaniment to the Blake Emma Band. .
BACKGROUND
I have a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Baldwin Wallace College. I later added jazz studies to create a vast musical repertoire.
I'm a Classically trained, exceptional lead vocalist with a vast musical repertoire and years of band experience. I add bass, and ukelele as accompaniment to the Blake Emma Band. .
BACKGROUND
I have a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Baldwin Wallace College. I later added jazz studies to create a vast musical repertoire. I've been a member of several local bands, most recently as lead vocalist with the Holdin' Back Band for the past 6 years, playing all styles of music at many local town bandstands, fairs (Spencer Fair, Sterling Fair, Holden Days), private events, Senior living communities and centers.
I have also developed music programs for seniors, adults with special needs, and dementia.
As a soloist "Music with EMMA", I perform your favorite songs, covering the best performers for all musical eras and style: Oldies, the Great American Songbook, and Contemporary.
I've entertained crowds at over 1,000 hundred wedding receptions, club, and events over a long career. Along with great vocals, I add guitar and MC duties to the Blake Emma Band.
BACKGROUND
I was the founder, MC, music arranger, and performer in the First Class band for 14 years, the Holdin’ Back band for 9 years, and did 9 years of DJ
I've entertained crowds at over 1,000 hundred wedding receptions, club, and events over a long career. Along with great vocals, I add guitar and MC duties to the Blake Emma Band.
BACKGROUND
I was the founder, MC, music arranger, and performer in the First Class band for 14 years, the Holdin’ Back band for 9 years, and did 9 years of DJ work. I have played all styles of music. Additionally, I have also performed at many local town bandstands, fairs (Spencer Fair, Sterling Fair, Holden Days), private events, Senior living communities and centers.
Instructor (guitar, bass, uke) for more than 25 years. Studied guitar with Monster Mike Welch, Peter Clemente Sr. and Joe D’Angelo.
As a soloist "Blake's Tunes", I cover the great performers (Elvis, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and more) and musical styles from Oldies, Classic Rock, to Contemporary.