Musicians

Silly Sally
Sally Shaver
621 Duluth Street
Ames, Iowa   50010
Phone:  515-232-5050
email:  cyclowns@isunet.net
website:  www.sillysallytheclown.com
Description:  Description: Silly Sally has created several programs that promote reading and character education for libraries and schools including those that complement the summer library reading themes. Through the use of puppetry, illusions, storytelling, active participation and music, people of all ages will be delighted with Sally's programs. Silly Sally has released both a children's musical CD and live-action video and she is a professionally trained Iowa teacher, clown and musician. In addition, Silly Sally's dancing dog can come along and perform with her as a part her programs.
References available.
Fee: Contact for special rates and informational brochure Travel Range: Throughout the Midwest Also available under musicians, puppetry and storytelling

Adam Miller
Folk Music Programs for Libraries
PO Box 951
Drain, OR  97435
Phone:  650-804-2049
Email:  autoharper@earthlink.net
Website:  www.Folksinging.org
Description:  All programs are designed to encourage group singing and interactivity, and are tailored to be age-appropriate for any combination of grades. 
Fee:  Contact presenter. 

Calle Sur (KAH-yeh Suer - South Street)
Ed East, Karin Stein
Artes Latinas
135 Cornwall Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: (319) 235-2819
Email: music@la-tc.com
Web Page: http://www.callesur.com
Description: Multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Karin Stein and Ed East provide a wonderful, interactive educational program for children focusing on the music and culture of Latin America. Both performers are seasoned educators and have been performing their programs at schools, libraries and museums accross the U.S.
Fees: $1,000 (negotiable)
Travel Range: Nationwide

Mike Mumm
Pat Walke
3627 105^th Street
Preston, IA 52069
Phone: 319-689-6691
E-Mail: pwalke@netins.net
Description: Sing and play old-time ballads and barn dance music of Iowa. Can present workshops on how to play banjo, jaw harp, autoharp, and mountain dulcimer. Contact the Iowa Arts Council for grants.
Fee: $90/hr or $400/day
Travel Range: Contact for more info

Steve Couch "I Like to Read" shows
Steve Couch
PO Box 4937
Davenport, IA 52808
Phone: 563-323-5451
E-Mail: steve@stevecouchshows
Web Page: www.SteveCouch.com
Description: A high energy multi-media performance of original children’s songs and stories. Promoting good ethical values like reading and exercise, accompanied by computer animation, streamers and a giant dinosaur named Claude.
Fee: Negotiable
Travel Range: Throughout Midwest
Also available for: Special events about reading, or kick off events

Our Iowa Home
Joey & Lou Fautsch
LoPot Productions
2833 Northridge Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 319-582-0543
E-Mail: joey@mwci.net
Description: Our Iowa Home - Celebrating Iowa and its people. Musical performance of original songs written by a social studies teacher, based on themes such as agriculture, native & African Americans, small towns, Grant Wood, railroads, rivers and more (one hour).
Feecall for quotes $150 to $500 including expenses
Travel Range: Statewide

Rompin’ Records
Kathleen Gibson
1672 Edinburgh Lane
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 888-280-4569
Fax: 630-585-6809
E-Mail: katgibson@aol.com
Web Page: www.kathleengibson.com
Description: Kathleen Gibson Parents’ Choice Honor Winner, Nappa Honor Award Recipient, named "Woman Making a Difference" by Today’s Chicago Woman magazine, renowned children’s singer, songwriter & author delights audiences internationally with her delightful musical celebrations.
Fee: $300 & up
Travel Range: North America
Also available for: Storyteller, Children’s Author/Illustrator

Acoustical Mayhem
Michael Haverkamp
109 N Van Buren Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-337-7180
Fax: 319-339-5768
E-Mail: mayhem@zeus.ia.net
Web Page: zeus.ia.net/~mayhem
Description: Folk singers and musicians with a wide repertory of children’s songs that work well as sing-alongs for children’s programs.
Fee: $200 - $500
Travel Range: Anywhere
Also available for: Storytelling

Noble Joe
Noble Joe Nobling
320 40^th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: 309-755-6065
E-Mail: fidlerjo@hotmail.com
Description: Good ole time fun with music and songs performed on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, five string banjo and harmonica. Stories include; Civil War, Cowboy, Indian, Pirate, Animal, Historical, Hysterical, Tall Tales, Legends and Lore.Fee: $75/hour
Travel Range: Unlimited. $.30/mile
Also available for: Storytelling

CE-MAR Cloggers
Chuck Lovig
141 W. Orange Street, Box 787
West Branch, IA 52358
Phone: 319-643-7459
Description: Country-style clogging music and dance demonstrations in full costume.
Fee: Negotiable
Travel Range: Contact for more info
Also available for: Musician

Hans Mayer
216 S. 8^th Street
LaCrosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-782-2224
E-Mail: hcm@lse.fullfeed.com
Web Page: www.hansmayer.com
Description: Hans performs his humorous, ear-tickling, child-oriented music with an irresistible sense of play. People of all ages are immediately attracted to his playful, fun-loving personality and his magical, memorable songs that stimulate imaginations while building self-esteem. Hans has delighted audiences in a wide variety of settings including: Libraries, schools K-5, festivals, theaters, fairs, colleges, conventions, community halls, night clubs, radio and TV. His performances include songs with guitar, mandolin, native American flute, sound effects and audience participation.
Fee: $250 + mileage
Travel Range: Tri-state

Artists of Note
Lee Murdock
P.O. Box 11
Kaneville, IL 60144
Phone: 800-525-4749
E-Mail: jmurdock@mcs.com
Web Page: www.mcs.com/~jmurdock/lee/murdock.html
Description: Informative, educational, and entertaining presentation that use folk music to increase children’s and teens’ awareness of their rich American heritage. His "Folk Songs of the Great Lakes Region" emphasizes the people of the Midwest, from Pioneer days to the present.
Fee: Reasonable rate with special discounts for multiple bookings. ($150 - $250/show)
Travel Range: Throughout the Midwest

Mark Murdock
Artists of Note
PO Box 11
Kaneville, IL 60144
Phone: 800-525-4749
E-Mail: jmurdock@mcs.com
Web Page: www.mcs.com/~jmurdock/mark/dvorak.html
Description: An expert folk musician on the guitar, banjo, and more whose performances are natural, entertaining, and educational. His "Old Songs and New People: Hootenanny For Young Folks" program can be tailored to needs of all ages, from preschool through teenage.
Fee: Reasonable rates with special discounts for multiple shows/bookings (Average $400/day)
Travel Range: Throughout the Midwest

Tom Pease
6580 County K
Amherst, WI 54406
Phone: 715-824-5881
E-Mail: peasepod@wi-net.com
Description: Tom uses song, language, movement and humor. His programs are totally participatory and not only celebrate reading and books but, also, respect for one another and our world, the importance of community and the power of laughter.
Fees: $400/1 program; $650/2 programs on same day; plus travel expenses of $.30 mile; Lodging if necessary. All fees negotiable depending on number of programs.
Travel Range: Throughout the Midwest
Also available for: Family & Children’s Singer

Kit Ryan
33 25^th Street, SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 515-424-4794
E-Mail: kitcat@rconnect.com
Description: Kit is a singer and songwriter. He plays the acoustic guitar and enjoys yodeling. He loves to entertain at children’s programs.
Fee: Negotiable
Travel Range: 50 miles

One-Woman Band
Sharon Seuferer
2449 240^th Avenue
Lacona, IA 50139
Phone: 515-534-3227
Description: I play four instruments at the same time. A 12-string guitar, harmonica, bass guitar, and tambourine. My program is tailored to fit the audience young to senior citizens. Finale is my clogging with a pair of Marionettes. My program is motivational, upbeat, and high energy. My traveling partner, Carol Oliver, is a fifth grade teacher and can be prepared to expand the music of my program with book talks about current and classic titles for elementary students.
Fee: $1/mile one way from Lacona
Travel Range: Iowa and surrounding states
Also available for: Dance and Puppets

Bob Stone
1915 West 38^th Street
Davenport, IA 52806
Phone: 319-391-7136
E-Mail: bstone@netexpress.net
Description: I am a retired Iowa educator/administrator. I’ve presented many programs and workshops for students from kindergarten age to events for teachers, administrators and parent groups. I build and play dulcimers, and teach primary and elementary & middle school students, and work in classrooms with teachers to help students link history, music, science, and technical subjects into an integrated whole. I present evening and weekend concerts for parent groups as a part of fund-raising activities.
Fee: $75/ hr plus expenses
Travel Range: All of Iowa - reasonable distances into surrounding states
Also available for: Storytelling and Fundraisers

Miss Phyllis
Phyllis Turnipseed-Khare
513 S. Second
Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 800-535-2389
Fax: 515-472-4932
E-Mail: care@lisco.com
Web Page: www.culturalaffairs.org/iac/rostertouring/missphyllis.htm
Description: "Create-a-Song" from any favorite book! Workshops and performances for all ages are fun, music-filled, and flexible to your needs. IAC Artists in the Schools/Communities rostered artists.
Fee: Reasonable rates
Travel Range: Contact for more information

Salaam
Julie James and Ron Kadish
JJ Productions
909 W. 9th St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: 812-330-8882
Email: ronjul@bloomington.in.us
Web Page: http://www.mp3.com/salaamband
Description: A Middle Eastern Music Ensemble and they have a wonderful, interactive educational program for children focusing on the music and culture of the Middle East. They have been performing this music "tour" of the Middle East at schools, libraries and museums.
Fees: $400 per show: $300 for multiple shows. There is room for flexibility.

The Singin' Safari Band
Hoffman Talent Agency
Phone: 888-771-1438
Email: hta-pam@classic.msn.com
Description: Sing and clap along with the Singin' Safari Band. A great concert for kids and the adults that bring them.
Fee: Contact for more information.

Dennis Warner
P.O. Box 365
Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone: 800-870-1770
E-Mail: dennis@warnersongs.com
Web Page: www.warnersongs.com/kids.html
Descriptions: Dennis has toured throughout the USA and Canada. He will soon release his fifth CD and has won several song writing awards. This talented singer has also hosted programs for NPR. The Dennis Warner Kids Concert is an enormous amount of fun, as he brings his young audience into the spotlight with involvement and participation. If the kids don’t know the song, he’ll teach it to them.
Fee: Block booking $175-$250 no milage charge
Travel Range: Nationwide

David Williams
732 Grant Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: 303-926-0653
E-Mail: danjo53@aol.com
Description: David Williams is a singer, songwriter, virtuoso string musician, author and cartoonist. He performs his award winning, infectious jazzy, folk-blues songs on guitar, violin, mandolin and draws cartoons while teaching kids abut the wonderful world of animals. As an ALA award winner, David tailors his songs and programs for all ages.
Fee: Negotiable
Travel Range: Anywhere
Also Available for: Singer, Songwriter, Author, and Cartoonist