White Ghost Shivers...

...the buzz of Arts Midwest juried showcases!

Winners of SXSW/Austin Music Awards "Best NONE OF THE ABOVE"! If Tim Burton had collaborated with the Cohen Brothers in creating the musical characters in O' Brother Where Art Thou? they might resemble something similar to the White Ghost Shivers. A joyous mixture of the absurd and sublime, the six-piece ensemble gracefully creates a musical amalgam of Hokum Blues, Hillbilly Swing, and Hot Jazz. Simultaneously paying respects to their deft musical influences and irreverently destroying any notion of musical purism, they work hard at making it seem easy.

ZILI Misik ....8 women, 5 countries, 3 continents

Zili Misik and their unique brand of world music has been bridging cultures, generations, and continents for seven years. With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse Zili's original creations and traditional folksongs. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul, Zili Misik honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own.

Chapter 6...the most entertaining and esteemed vocal jazz group tours your area again

Chapter 6 has won over 40 acapella and performing arts awards. Their comedy-infused blend of pop, jazz, gospel, and rock brings spontaneous bursts of laughter and applause throughout the show. High-energy performances feature diverse repertoire ranging from freshly-arranged swing standards and pop/rock covers, to signature pieces such as “Ode To Krispy Kreme,” Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and Chapter 6’s very own version of “The Wizard Of Oz.” Luke's finalist spot on American Idol has increased both media and ticket sales attention in the past year on this amazing group.

Thaddeus Rex and his new theatrical addition of Rock the Dinosaur hitting family stages across the country

A PBS veteran and award winning songwriter, Thaddeus Rex’s unique brand of high octane music and contagious enthusiasm has been hailed by the Washington Post as “party Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss” and by the L.A. Times as “a sincere celebration of reading”. He’s also been known to get kids excited about reading along the way.

The Millers wow Blues fans with their new all acoustic show

From Vegas to America's Got Talent to Performing Arts Centers in 39 states and 4 countries, The Millers has brought a whole generation of Blues fans into the fold. 16 year old harmonica and Blues singing phenom LD Miller and his brothers Cole and Clayton never fail to amaze even the most jaded fan and their new all acoustic show still provides an energetic show with cajon instead of drum kit. Their major media appearances from AGT to Ellen, Today Show, Tonight Show, Extra, Access Hollywood, TV Guide,etc. and pair ups with BB King, Blues Traveller, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and Alicia Keys have made them a major attraction at a tiny price.

Depue de Hoyos world music duo voted #1 at OAPN, Grammy Nominee 2010, Guiness Record Setter 2010

Our newest stars debuted with juried showcases at OAPN and were voted #1 showcase of conference. Then Alex Depue was nominated for an Instrumental Grammy and the duo set a Guiness World Record for the fastest Rimsky Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee. This duo's music is a jaw-dropping tour de force of Latin, Classic-Rock and Showtunes designed to bring audience members to their feet. Both have been guest soloists with symphonies, but bring a new world edge to their classical backgrounds.

Michael C. Anthony Called best stage Hypnotist on the Planet

Michael C. Anthony is recognized as one of the most successful stage hypnotists in the world today. VH1 calls him the best stage hypnotist on the planet. Campus Activities Magazine nominated him Entertainer of the Year 7 times. He has been seen on CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox. An every day performer he is not. His show is an avant-garde blend of the human psyche and eye-popping theater.