Showing posts with label Beatles. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 31, 2016

A Night of Jazz and Wine at Shady Creek Winery Feat. David Lahm & Steve and Mary E



A Night of Wine and Jazz will feature jazz pianist David Lahm, Mary E and Steve Champagne. With over 100 years of combined musical talent the 3 are embarking on musical stylings from Beatles to Bacharach and everything before, during and after. To be held at Northwest Indiana's finest winery, Shady Creek Winery February 23. Ticket includes live music, a complimentary glass of Shady Creek Wine, chocolates and other assorted small bites. (additional wine is available for purchase at the event) 

David Lahm: David Lahm is a highly regarded jazz pianist who is divided between NYC and his second home in Harbor Country. David Lahm is the son of one of the world's most prolific lyricists, Dorothy Fields. Lahm has a flourishing career as a jazz pianist and arranger. He has recently released a CD entitled "Jazz Takes on Joni Mitchell" and has also performed in cabaret in New York with his wife, singer Judy Kreston. Their cabaret act "All in the Family", was devoted to his mother's work, and featured the song they wrote together. In 2000, he arranged several tracks and provided piano accompaniment for Morag McLaren's Fields tribute CD : Nobody Does Like It MeDavid Lahm - famed jazz pianist
Mary E.: Mary E., has been singing for over three decades. She was recently names along with partner Steve Champagne as Best Acoustic Duo in 2015 by the Kankakee Area Music Awards. For over 20 years Mary E., has been a guest vocalist with Kankakee Municipal Band. Mary began her career singing Standards, Light Opera and Broadway. Since forming an acoustic duo in 2007 with Steve they have focused on a wide range of songs made popular between the 60's and 70's and love bringing their music to the Michiana region. Mary E., vocalist
Steve Champagne: Steve has dedicated his life to perfecting his knowledge of the Beatles' and other favs. Some call him a walking jukebox the way he can recall lyrics, melodies and overall style. He has been singing and playing guitar since his earliest memory. Together Steve and Mary E., have hours of pop-rock play list along with standards. 

"SaM & David," is the newest endeavor of these three music lovers and guests will be entertained with a whole new repetoire of Jazz standards, new spins on old favorites and songs that they love to perform. Guests will enjoy a glass of Shady Creek wine, fine chocolates, small bites and Music by David, Mary E. and Steve. Additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are limited so get them while you can. For direct purchase feel free to contact Mary E., at maryerapier@gmail.com. General questions feel free to email Mary E., at maryerapier@gmail.com. 

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Steve and Mary E., Named Best Acoustic Duo 2015

Steve Champagne and Mary E. Rapier-LaLuna aka as Steve and Mary E., were recently named as "Best Acoustic Duo" by the Kankakee Area Music Awards. Chosen for their rich harmonies, classic acoustic vibe, and contribution to the music scene of the Kankakee County Area.
Steve and Mary E. performed for a sold-out crowd of over 500 people April 10, 2015 at the beautiful historic Majestic Theatre in downtown Kankakee Illinois. They were among many other industrious musicians from as far away as Taipei Taiwan to celebrate the roots, stems and branches of the musical tree from Kankakee.
Their 10 or so minute set included: Norwegian Wood, (Beatles' cover) an original wrote by Mary E., and arranged by Steve, titled "Laughin' or Drunk Dial" a sweet reminiscent song, in the vein of country, dedicated to all the little sisters in the house, the Dusty Springfield classic, "Am I the Same Girl" and the Little Rascal's hit, "How Can I Be Sure."
Although Steve and Mary E.,  were honored by Mary's hometown of Kankakee, they now call Michigan City home. One might say that anywhere they plant and sing, is home to them. Music is home! You can discover more about their music by visiting them on Reverbnation, where they have maintained a leading position for some time. Some of the local places that you may have caught a glimpse or listen to the dynamic duo is:

  • Ryan's Irish Pub- Michigan City
  • The Pickle and Turnip- Michigan City
  • Riverside Market - Michigan City
  • Michigan City Farmer's Market - Michigan City
  • Off the Vine - Momence Illinois
  • The Gallery Cabaret - Chicago Illinois
  • The Elbow Room - Chicago Illinois 
  • Illinois Making Strides event - Orland Park Illinois
  • and many other private events and venues. 




Thursday, October 23, 2014

Steve and Mary Sing It Live at The Pickle & Turnip 10/24

Steve and Mary, will be kicking off Play It Again SaM Friday October 24th at The Pickle and Turnip, located in Downtown Michigan City Indiana. The Pickle and Turnip is quickly become one of "the" places to go in Northwest Indiana. The P&T is one of SaM's favorites.

Steve and Mary are currently ranked #1 on the Reverbnation charts. What music can you expect out of this acoustic duo? Well everything from the Beatles, Carole King, Ronstandt, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, kd lange to Todd Rundgren with a few standards thrown in for good measure.

The music starts at 6p and goes until 9p. The Pickle and Turnip restaurant is located at 827 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN.