THE SILSONS + Musician in Celebration, FL

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Lt Rock , Adult Alternative, Country, Acoustic-Electric, Live Music Entertainment. Holiday repertoire.

"The Silsons". With professional confidence and poise, have impressed audiences in diverse venues all across the United States. Their quick wit, playful stage banter, and musical expertise, make their show an enjoyable and intimate crowd experience. Ann-Marie's vocal stylings, and Bill's guitar excellence, allow for fresh interpretations of old and new music, skillfully displayed through two guitars and programmed percussion.
What you see is what you hear — no gimmicks!
Now, we invite you to listen to and enjoy this remarkable duo… "The Silsons."
About
Bill Silson is a master of guitar improvisational accompaniment and a creator of excitingly innovative solos.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Bill's range of experience encompasses arranging, composing, conducting, and orchestration, as well as teaching, and studio production.
Bill has recorded on Mercury Records, Plymouth Records, Polaris Records, Gizmo Records, and Phillips of London Records, with the progressive rock band "4 Muscateers".

Ann-Marie's vast entertainment background includes; Cabarets in Boston, and New York; TV, Radio Musicals, Show and Concert appearances.
She sings in several languages, and has performed in every musical style imaginable; Rock, Big Band Swing, Country & Folk, Musical Theater and Rhythm & Blues.
Ann-Marie's finger-style guitar creates the foundation for "The Silsons" unique instrumental sound! Email: thesilsons: 407-432-4937

ABOUT ANN-MARIE
Ann-Marie's vast background includes extensive vocal and dance training in both New York and Boston. She plays several instruments, sings in several languages, and has performed in just about every venue imaginable, singing Big Band Swing to Country & Folk, Texas Swing to Standards & Pop, Musical Theater to Rhythm & Blues.  Ann-Marie's finger-style guitar creates the foundation for "The Silsons" unique sound!

ABOUT BILL SILSON
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Bill's range of experience encompasses arranging, composing, conducting, and orchestration, as well as teaching, and studio production work. He has recorded on Mercury Records, Polaris Records, Gizmo Records, and Phillips of London Records, and has appeared as an instrumentalist with artists from all genres.  An incredible guitarist, Bill Silson is a master of improvisational accompaniment and a creator of excitingly innovative solos!

Screen name:

THE SILSONS

Member since:

Mar 19 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

CREDITS:

"The Silsons" have supported such acts as: Arlo Guthrie, Brenda Lee. Shelly West, Dottie West, Ferlin Husky. Barbara Fairchild, Hank Thompson, Jim&Jessie, Charlie Louvin, Fred Travalena, The Tremolos, Van Morrison, Charlie Marianno, Steppin-Wolf , Climax, Turtles, Cyrcle, Young Rascals, The Crystals, and others.

Performed for English Royalty (Prince Andrew and guests} by request of the Commander of Newport Naval Base, Newport, RI.
Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, FL {Daily performances]
Summer Bay Resort, Kissimmee, FL {pool side}
MacSeagulls, Booth Bay Harbor, ME
IFEA Convention, Las Vegas, NV
Pelham East, Newport, RI {music pub}
Good Sam Convention Concerts, Florida, Georgia & Alabama
Barnstable County Fair, Cape Cod, MA. {Main Stage Attraction}
Rehobeth Fair, Rehobeth, MA. { Main Stage Attraction}
Washington County Fair, Washington, RI.
Raddison Hotel, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (special event & Pool-side}
Holiday Inn, Rutland, VT {Lounge}
Special Events, Sea World, Orlando, Fl
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Doubletree Hotel, Goat Island, Newport, RI {show room}
Castle Hill, Newport RI {events, oceanside lounge}
Hammersmith Farms, Newport, RI (events}
Harvest Festival, Newport, RI {concert}
Oceana Naval Air Base, Virginia Beach VA {events}
David Copperfields, Boston, MA {Fenway club}
Old Town, Kissimmee, Fl {"From the Heart", parade & radio}
Disney Amphitheater. Lake Eola Concert, Orlando, FL
Steele Hill Resort, Laconia, NH {night lounge, concerts, events}
Summer Bay Resort, Kissimmee, FL {pool side}
Citrus Valley, Davenport, FL { concert}
Deer Creek, Davenport, FL { weekly pool side}
Waterfront Pubs and Restaurants: East Greenwich, RI; Narragansett, RI; Pt Judith, RI; Newport, RI; Providence, RI; New Bedford, MA. Fall River, MA, Mytle Beach, SC, Booth Bay Harbor, ME, Provence Town, Cape Cod, MA
Irish Pubs: Lizzie’s, Fall River, MA, Shenanigans, Warwick, RI. Rosie O Grady’s, Providence, RI, Muldoon,s, Providence, RI, Joyces, Point Judith, RI

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Mandolin:

Moderate

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Self Contained mixed sound.

MUSIC