Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Automan Empire



Automan Empire, out of Tempe, Arizona, creates music rooted in improvisation, but carefully tendered to groove and aesthetic. They do compositions, improvisational techniques, as well as cover tunes coming from the modern musical dialogue. Although all the band members are university educated in Jazz, classical, and 20th century techniques, the sound they create is intentionally more energetic and funky. The aim of Automan Empire is to take the audience on a journey with the band into the sonic realm. Automan Empire performs regularly around the Phoenix Metro Area. Call Naylor Entertainment at 480-889-5644 to book Automan Empire for your event.

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Automan Empire is listed under Original Bands.

 (photo credit: Bill Goodman)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The Jazz Guitar Duo



The Jazz Guitar Duo performs valley-wide at various restaurants, galleries, festivals and private engagements, and is perfect for events that need elegant music at a reasonable volume. This professional ensemble is well suited for events ranging from causal to sophisticated. Playing with the artistry and soul of traditional jazz , the mood is always relaxed and enjoyable. The Duo's style and professionalism create a musical ambiance that will add class to any restaurant, club, party or corporate event. Call 480-889-5644 to book them for your event.

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The Jazz Guitar Duo is listed under Event Bands.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Jason Brown

Jason Brown is an accomplished guitarist that specializes in classical and jazz performance. He has been performing professionally and teaching for the past sixteen years. For the past fourteen of those years, he has held a position as the lead guitarist for The Phoenix Theater orchestra. Jason's repertoire and style is perfectly suited to compliment weddings, receptions, open houses, wine-tastings, parties, or any other event. Call Naylor Entertainment today to book Jason for your event!
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Jason Brown is listed under Event Bands.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Sharett Miller Duo

Sharett Miller is an exciting young talent with an amazing voice and dynamic stage presence. Classically trained, silky smooth, and always soulful, her range allows her to perform music of all popular styles and genres, from classic jazz to modern rock to pop to r&b. Tom Mein accompanies her on guitar, and is an accomplished and stylish performer with many years of experience performing throughout the Valley. Together they make an exciting duo which is perfect for any event or venue. They are available for weddings, corporate events, private functions, clubs and restaurants. Call 480-889-5644 to book Sharett and Tom for your event!
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Sharett Miller Duo is listed under Event Bands.

P.S.: Congratulations to Sharett for becoming a finalist in the Skye Idol competition!! Way to go, girl!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Second Friday in Downtown Mesa

 Jeff Naylor has been the owner of M-Troniks  at 41 W Main Street in Mesa for three years now. After we got married last year, I started working at the shop with him. The building we own is becoming quite the music complex. We are starting a remodel on the front of the building which will house an extensive collection of vintage guitars. The back of the building is operated by a luthier. In addition to making custom pickguards, he builds custom guitars right there in the shop. Naylor Entertainment also has its office in the building.

Considering we are located in historic downtown Mesa, we do what we can to get involved with our downtown community. One very slow to catch on event that we are helping to promote is 2nd Fridays in downtown Mesa. Compared to past 2nd Friday events, many more of the merchants in downtown have agreed to participate in the upcoming 2nd Fridays. And the organizing committee has grown significantly so a lot of great ideas are coming out of this hardworking group. They are even making progress on beer gardens for Oktoberfest, which is pretty much unheard of at a Mesa event! This month's event, Motorcycles on Main, is September 11 from 6pm - 10pm. Many of the downtown merchants and restaurants remain open during this time. We will be open and have a band playing at 41 W Main. Several of the other shops and restaurants downtown will also have entertainment. Free activities include photos for kids on a motorcycle and competitions for prizes. If you have a motorcycle, ride it and show it. If you're shopping for a bike come down and talk to the owners. 2nd Fridays are a great event for everyone! We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Heart and Soul of Naylor Entertainment

Naylor Entertainment is a one-stop agency that specializes in assisting event coordinators in locating and hiring the perfect band or soloist to compliment their events. We have many genres of music available in our database. Naylor Entertainment does business a little differently than many other agents. We are dedicated, first and foremost, to being fair and honest business people. We also provide a professional service with quality customer service. Something that sadly, seems lost in today's world. But the main difference with us is that we aren't in this business to get paid for exploiting the talents of the valley's finest musicians. Co-Owner, Jeff Naylor, is a professional bass player that continues to play with many of the best musicians in the Phoenix area, which makes us sympathetic to the dedication and work involved with being a professional musician. And I worked several years in Catering and Conference Service at a Scottsdale resort so have the basic understanding of event coordination. When starting this business Jeff and I decided that we wish to provide a quality product to the event coordinators for a reasonable rate, while making sure the musicians get paid reasonably for the hard work they put in. In many cases, that means we get paid less than the musicians. We feel this has beneficial results. We understand that our success will only continue if our clients are happy and our talent is happy. For more information on Naylor Entertainment see our website: www.NaylorEntertainment.com.