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JUMPSTART MEETS CABEZA DE VACA JUMPSTART, the high octane variety dance band from Austin, TX is set to play Galveston Island July 19. For Texas history buffs, Galveston, TX is where the early Spanish explorer - Cabeza de Vaca – landed in Texas. The Spanish in the early 16th Century were in search of gold, riches and the “fountain of youth” when they explored Texas. Years have drifted by and explorers in today’s market have found the “fountain of variety music” in JUMPSTART. Since 1988, JUMPSTART has been providing quality entertainment in Texas to audiences that range in musical and dance tastes from big band swing, to two-step country-western, to Motown, to groovin’ funk, to pop, to rock, to Tejano, and you name it . . . or better yet, discover it! Cabeza de Vaca would have surely been made “king” had he discovered the universal language and good cheer JUMPSTART brings to each performance. Catch JUMPSTART’s dynamic nine (9) piece ensemble in the world of variety dance music; wedding receptions, corporate parties; special events, holiday parties, etc. Yes, it’s true musical quality featuring a human horn section; human rhythm players and vocalists that perform all their music without the use of “packaged” sounds and computerized sequences. If you want the real thing, check out JUMPSTART. “Cabeza de Vaca only missed JUMPSTART by six centuries. “ Don’t miss your opportunity to become “king” of your next event. JUMPSTART / music / Texas -- It doesn’t get any better than that! Galveston Island is hosting the band July 19, what about you? See www.jumpstartmusic.com or call 512.301.1593 for more information. |
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JUMPSTART – AN EXPLOSIVE ASSORTMENT OF MUSICAL DIVERSITY! The founding fathers in 1776 would have applauded with exuberance the musical talent and variety of the Austin, Texas dance band, JUMPSTART at last weekend’s July 4th celebration for Summerfest 2008. JUMPSTART is a melting pot of music with styles and genres that range from 1930’s speakeasy swing, to high octane Salsa, to smooth Jazz and all Rock, Motown, and Funk-groove point’s in-between. Even “Mother Nature” cooperated July 4th weekend by dropping near 100 degree temperatures to mid-80 degree temperatures just before JUMPSTART took to the Summerfest 2008 stage in San Marcos, TX. The band was more than a star burst on stage with one dance hit after another! The first two songs alone (“Saturday In The Park” – Chicago and “Fire” – Ohio Players) got the 50,000 plus fans jumping and jiving in the San Marcos river corridor. Patriots, young and old could be seen dancing to the multi-display and melodic extravaganza that JUMPSTART performed for one hour and twenty minutes on the banks of the San Marcos River. The band’s finale leading to the city’s fireworks show was Chicago’s “Free”. Corporate sponsors were ecstatic while brides and other event hosts lined up to secure future bookings with JUMPSTART. (www.jumpstartmusic.com) The horn section blew its cadences and crescendos with the finesse of a picture perfect firework bouquet undaunted by atmospheric obstructions. JUMPSTART vocalists colored the festive environs with energetic harmonies that competed with Greek mythological singing Sirens who surely would have been jealous. Notwithstanding, the rhythm section laid down grooves that pulsated like cannon blasts at times; shined like an expressive pyrotechnic accompaniment; and glided like a cruise ship on a calm sea whose destination focused on a completion of a seamless mission of continuous performance of enjoyable musical entertainment. The show was G R E A T!!! Catch JUMPSTART if you can; they are “excellence in musical entertainment”. |
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JUMPSTART PERFORMS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION! The City of San Marcos, TX is hosting the most exciting annual community independence celebration at a new location this year. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, food booths, children’s activities, a patriotic program and a fireworks exhibition. Summerfest will be held on the grounds of San Marcos Plaza Park, same location as Sights of Sounds of Christmas. Rain or shine, festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a variety of musical and family entertainment. Go to this link for complete details http://summerfestsanmarcos.com/ Live music on the San Marcos River is a traditional element of San Marcos’ 4th of July Summerfest celebration. The 2008 musical line up is headlined by the high-energy, all-age-appeal Austin band JUMPSTART, who feature a variety of musical genres that is sure to please even the most discriminating musical perspective. JUMPSTART will play its popular music mix from 8 to 9:30 p.m., leading up to Summerfest’s expanded fireworks exhibition. Since 1988, JUMPSTART has been entertaining a wide variety of audiences. The nine-piece ensemble features a full horn section, dynamic rhythm section and male and female lead vocalists. Come enjoy an extraordinary pre-fireworks musical treat featuring Mike “Style” Murillo (guitar & keys), Lisa Marie (lead vocals & percussion), Joe Pacheco (lead vocals), Leroy Rodriguez (keyboards & accordion), Bruce “Batman” Wayne (drums), John Koehler (Bass), John Burton (trumpet & vocals), Ulrican “Hurricane” Williams (trombone & vocals) and Syd. Polk (barri, tenor, & alto sax). Mike, Joe, Leroy and Bruce graduated from Texas State University. Joe, Leroy and Bruce are San Marcos natives. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a great celebration with a GREAT band! Admission: FREE |
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THE OLD SOUTH RISES AGAIN! |
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The University of Texas at Austin ended its spring semester with the usual assortment of student and faculty parties. One such party was the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s “Old South Ball”. The event is a formal hosted by the said Kappa’s whereby they invite their parents and other guests to participate in a weekend long experience. This year’s event featured dance music by the Austin variety band – JUMPSTART. It was a perfect evening and all were dressed in their very best, including historical reproductions of military wear from a bygone period of history. JUMPSTART, the band, served up its usual mix of dance hits that ranged in styles from Chicago, to Motown, to funk, to salsa, and beyond. Parents, fraternity members and their guests all agreed that JUMPSTART’s performance lived up to all their expectations and then some. In true southern parlance, the phrase “ya’ll are the best band we’ve ever hired” could be heard resonating throughout the halls of the fraternity house. All the attendees had a great time due in a large part to the contribution of performance excellence and musical entertainment by JUMPSTART. JUMPSTART is quickly becoming the unofficial band of the University of Texas! Viva JUMPSTART! |
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JUMPSTART to Play Speakeasy! The Austin, TX highly versatile band – JUMPSTART – is set to do a showcase performance at the well renowned local club, Speakeasy. The showcase is set for Friday, April 11, 2008 from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Speakeasy is located at 412D Congress Avenue in the famed Austin Warehouse District. The club’s alley entry-way is reminiscent of the bygone prohibition era when patrons to particular establishments would enter through back doors and order alcohol in a “hush-hush” manner as to not arouse suspicion. No need for surreptitious behavior today. JUMPSTART will be serving up a big variety of dance music that is sure to ring your satisfaction alarm and get your toes tapping. Whether your toes want salsa, funk, Motown, country, disco, rock, swing . . . well, you get the picture! JUMPSTART performs all styles of dance music that’s sure to reach everyone in the club! We hope to see you there! By-the-way, the password at the door is “Jumpstart”. We’ll save a place for you! www.jumpstartmusic.com |
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