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| DISTINCTIVE MUSIC FOR CELEBRATED EVENTS |
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Comprised of outstanding Northern New England musicians and artists, the band features seasoned professionals who are accustomed to delivering high quality musical performance under the umbrella of sophisticated presentation. The band maintains only the strongest players and will cater to every style from the last 6 decades.
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| Jim Ciampi |
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| Bandleader/Master of Ceremonies/Piano & Organ/Vocalist |
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Jim has led his own band since 1988. After returning to Portland via Boston College, he returned to his Alma Mater Cheverus High School to become Director of Music. He then established Jim Ciampi Productions, Inc. in 1994 as a musical booking agency and Cityside Events in 2001 as an event planning and management company assisting clients in wedding and special event management, design and production. Essentially, Jim is a vendor of his own company as he continues to thoroughly enjoy leading his own unit in over 100+ dates each year.
“I am at my best when I lead this band because it is so fun to be involved with such quality people and musicianship. We have a great time performing great music of all styles for the guests of each event. But the most fun comes from making a party truly what it should be…the happiest and most memorable of occasions.” |
| Band Leader: 17 years |
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| Paul Thibeault |
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| Bassist/Vocalist |
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| One of New England’s finest musicians, Paul harnesses a “jumpin” rhythm section by focusing on a very strong musical foundation. Paul Thibeault began his professional music career at the young age of 14, and by 15 had regular gigs with musicians many years his senior.Paul continued playing professionally while attending the University of Maine at Augusta in the school of Jazz and Contemporary music. Paul has taught music in public and private schools in Maine, as well as privately at a number of area music retailers. Currently, the Director of Music at Hebron Academy, Hebron, Maine, he is fluent on guitar, drums and bass. He is a phenomenal talent who never lets the groove give way. A consistent and talented player, Paul also is a dynamic vocalist who sings about 30% of the repertoire. His approach is always to let the energy of the music be displayed by an accurate replication of style and substance in the music. Paul has toured nationally with several acts including; Sacred Onion, Reverend Groove, Peter Wolf, The Boneheads, Dan Merrill, J. Geils bluestime, and others. |
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| “I really enjoy the dynamics of this band. Our drummer is one of the best I’ve played with and the groove we have is unstoppable. It’s just so much fun to play in such a professional and talented band. I couldn’t ask for a better situation with my music” |
| Band Member: 6 years |
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| Marty Joyce |
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| Drums/Vocalist |
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| A Maine native, Marty moved on to New Orleans for a three year period to gig with some of the finest musicians around. Although he encountered a wonderful experience, he chose to use his talents locally and build a base for his career in conjunction with other professional pursuits. Marty exudes some of the finest talent known in this area. His strong styles coupled with an exact sense of time enhances the true nuances of the band. |
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| “Marty is so talented that when he moved back to this region we knew we had to have him with us. From the first groove he laid down we knew we were instantaneously a better unit. He’s also a very strong vocalist and shares time on lead. Marty also is the jokester in the band and his light hearted presence is a welcomed addition. A very talented player and singer and a great professional… definitely the right man for the job.” |
| Band Member: 3 years |
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| Andy Argondizza |
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| Guitarist |
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| Quiet and reserved, Andy probably draws the least attention of all the band members…until he is a featured soloist. His playing draws applause at every turn... Smooth, stylish, clean and absolutely amazing. Once you hear him play, you never want to let him stop. |
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“Andy is clearly my favorite guitar player and I’m so lucky because he works his magic three feet away from me!” states Jim. He’s just so fluent and his style is understated yet very competent and it lends so much to the music. Sometimes I wish he’d make a bit more of himself but I guess his playing just speaks for itself.” |
| Band Member: 8 years |
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| Ashley Sterling |
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| Lead Vocalist |
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| Our newest addition, this beautiful young lady has become the cornerstone of our vocal department. Her unbelievable vocal ability coupled with her pleasant personality has defined her well beyond her years. |
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“Ashley stands up so well in the midst of players well beyond her years and experience. It’s like she’s been doing this forever. Her talent level is mature yet her singing exuberance is dramatic. “I can’t say enough about Ashley.” says Jim. She is the consummate pro as she is so focused on achieving the ultimate sound and groove for the party. She’s so much fun too because she always comes to an event with great energy to devout to the party. Ashley is always looking to make the event the best that it can possibly be.” |
| Band Member: 1 year |
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Chris Oberholtzer
Trombone
Band Member: 8 year
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David Wells
Saxophonist
Band Member: 1 year |
| They travel together, break together, talk music together and most of all play like crazy together. Great pitch, great solos, great style. Ripping off those intricate horn lines in style, the horn section is made up of two fantastic players. Taking their craft very seriously, they perfectly compliment the richness and dynamics of the music. |
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“They really work hard to make those horn lines stand out. It’s something they take great pride in. People love the sound of a big brass section and these guys take no prisoners. If you want horns then look out because whether it’s jazz, swing, Motown, funk or any other style, you’ll love the way they play it.”
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Allan McInni
Production Crew
Member 6 years
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Anthony Dibiase
Production Crew
Member 5 years |
| These two hard working gentlemen are what keeps everything working behind the scenes. In charge of making sure that each event performance is perfectly produced the deliver, set up, wire, sound check and strike all equipment with each performance. |
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| “One of my most passionate items is making sure that guests never have to witness production.” say Jim. I want every piece of equipment set and ready to go before anyone enters the premises. It’s an imporatnt feature of every event. Without Al and Anthony we’d be half of what we are. They raise our professional level to the tenth degree by keeping us fresh for performance as well as perfectly prepared when we hit the stage” |
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| JCP IS AN AFFILIATE OF CITYSIDE EVENTS, 207-774-4527. |
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