Jayme Dawicki is a WAMI (WI Area Music Industry) nominee in 5 categories this year: Album of the Year for "Love Love", Song of the Year for "72 1/2 Toyota Truck", Female Vocalist, Keyboardist, and Pop Artist of the Year! Details.
OEG welcomes I'm Not A Pilot!!!
Daniel Beres is showcasing at APCA Nationals in March!!!
Ernie will be going to Manchester, England to perform in the Flying Solo Festival at the end of February where he will also be doing workshops with students.
The Olson Entertainment Group promises to work with you from the booking of the event, advancing, promotional tools, through the follow up after the event. All of our clients are professional, so if you have limits on staging, language, or even pricing - Olson Entertainment Group will do everything we can to make your event a successful one!
Indie rock band I'm Not A Pilot is based in Milwaukee, WI and is comprised of Mark Glatzel on vocals and keys, Peter Thomas on cello, Steve Vorass on drums, and Adrian Esguerra on bass and backing vocals.
Winner of the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee awards for Best Rock Band in 2010 and 2011, I'm Not A Pilot has been entertaining audiophiles of all ages since they released their self-titled debut EP in 2009. Known to many as Milwaukee's "guitar-less" indie rock band, I'm Not A Pilot has performed in venues all over Milwaukee and at many summer music festivals including Bastille Days, Summer Soulstice, and Summerfest as a headliner. INAP released their first full length album Need Money For Rocket Fuel in November 2010, and it is available on iTunes, Pandora, RDIO, Spotify, Amazon, and CD Baby. INAP can be heard on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 91.7 WMSE, 89.7 WUWM, and can be followed on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
I'm Not A Pilot’s success as one of Milwaukee’s major bands results from their unique instrumentation. The music can best be described as a cross between Chamber Pop and Rock N' Roll mixed with symphonic sounds and structure. All songs are written and constructed around front man Mark Glatzel's vocal melodies and intricate piano work. Peter Thomas, also a cellist in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, adds bursts of energy through his guitar simulated electric cello playing. Adrian Esguerra anchors the harmonic framework on bass guitar with cleverly picked rhythms, and textures. On drums the sound is elevated by Steve Vorass whose talent adds the dynamic quality in the band's music. According Bobby Tanzillo of OnMilwaukee.com I'm Not A Pilot "conjures both Queen and Keane, thanks to an almost baroque arrangement that recalls Freddie Mercury and Tom Chaplin."
I'm Not a Pilot will be performing upcoming shows at Milwaukee’s historic Turner Hall Ballroom, SXSW Festival in Austin, TX and the Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards "I'm Not A Pilot is four musicians coalescing to reach a state of gestalt by exploring new sonic territories," writes Charles Nevsimal of INFO* Magazine, "and in doing so, they're charting a course to the stars."
Vince Anthony has been busy in the country music world. Traveling from Wisconsin to Nashville several times, Vince has help write songs with well known song writers, Toney Stampley and Conrad Peirce, for famous performers along with being a Nashville demo singer. He is now venturing out on his own. His song "Hold Me Again" placed #3 on Reverbnation charts #17 on the Indie Charts along with playing over 200 acoustic shows in Wisconsin last year plus playing multiple times at famous Nashville venues such as Tootsies, The Stage, and Nashville Palace. He also has been invited to play the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, multiple times.
Keith McGill brings a quick-witted, lively, intelligent slant to comedy. His humor is a commentary on all facets of life, and he offers his own insights on the human experience. As well as being popular internationally on Royal Caribbean Cruises, Keith has appeared on BET and CMT, and is a Bob and Tom Show favorite, as well as a much sought-after entertainer for corporate events.
For over ten years Daniel Beres has led his band Truth in Fiction, originally as the lead singer, then as lead guitarist. His band has record contracts internationally and domestically and have performed with big name bands like Fall Out Boy, Sugarcult, and appeared on the Van's Warped Tour.
At any given show you can see Daniel loving his chance to play for an audience and making sure everyone is having a great time, including himself.
"Daniel put on a great show Thursday, through technical difficulty and all :). He is an awesome guy and it was a blast having him on campus."
- UW-Green Bay, September 2011
A product of the Bushwick projects in Brooklyn, New York R. Ernie Silva honed his talents while sleeping on odd couches, in random hostels and homeless shelters, and while riding freight trains around the country. The story of this journey, Heavy Like the Weight of a Flame, has won the NYC’s One Festival; been nominated by LA Weekly for Best Solo Performance and most recently won the Hola Award for Best Solo Performance. Ernie’s story and performance was described by the LA Times as “inspiring.”
"Ernie’s performance was flawless. Plus meeting him in person was a great experience, too, definitely an approachable guy. All around job well done"
- Pennsylvania School of Technology, 2/’11
"...he comes across as so worldly-wise that just being in his presence is an inspiration..."
- The Stage
"Ernie Silva's smooth, skinny presence slides effortlessly between characters creating what feels like an autobiographical novel made visual...It’s hilarious and poignant, musical but modest; simply sublime to watch, I couldn’t take my eyes off him."
- Three Weeks
"As a performance, this nears perfection. There is a superb variety of register. The sheer linguistic genius and command of language at Silva’s hands is engrossing. Highly effective use of a smooth, swift turn is made to switch between characters, episodes and forms of address. Archetypes and individuals are taken off superbly, with great humor."
- Broadway Baby
"...using changes of mood from the poignant to moments of hilarity, he keeps our attention in what is a life affirming story.
- One 4 Review
"From Brooklyn street kid to award-winning actor, writer and musician, R Ernie Silva's story is an inspirational tale of success against the odds…our hero’s sheer energy and charisma keep you transfixed."
- News Shopper
John is most revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. He continues with an active roster performing the platinum and gold record hits for audiences around the world. Classically trained on piano and an avid guitarist, John loves the craft and enjoys every audience he encounters. Songs like I'd Really like to See You Tonight, Nights are Forever Without You, and Love is the Answer have made John Ford Coley a singing legend.
On May 1st, Jayme Dawicki released her much anticipated new album "Love Love" which has already been heard on MTV's "Sixteen and Pregnant". Jayme's piano driven pop/rock gem"Shatter Queen" has seen much success with her songs being featured on MTV's "The Real World Hollywood and Brooklyn", along with NBC's "Last Comic Standing", "America's Next Top Model", the Lifetime Network, Kohl's Department in-store radio station, and Pandora.com. Milwaukee native Jayme has toured across the country from coast to coast and down South including New York's The Bitter End, Denver's The Walnut Room, Hollywood's The Cat Club, the 2010 Miami Music Festival, and Milwaukee's Summerfest. Plus she has performed at SXSW 2011 for the Texas Rockfest Showcase and SXSW 2009 for the Invasion of the GoGirls showcase. In 2010, Jayme released her first music video "Paper Dolls", was a winner in the Indiegrrl Songwriting contest plus showcased at the festival, and was a finalist for the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2010 Female Vocalist category. In the past Jayme has opened for major label acts The Fray, Sophie B. Hawkins, and Ferras. She is an 8 time WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) nominee, including nominee for 2011 Female Vocalist and Pop Artist of the year. Jayme was the winner for the 2006 WAMI Female Vocalist of the Year award and currently sits on the WAMI Board of Directors. "Love Love" and "Shatter Queen" were produced and engineered by Daniel Mendez (Dashboard Confessionals, Lit, Duran Duran, Heart, Meg and Dia).
Hailing from south of Chicago, this comedian has been seen on such nationally syndicated programs as: Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes, The Bob & Tom Radio Show, and shot pilots for both the B.E.T and NBC networks. All this while being a relatively new face in the comedy business. Get ready for one of the freshest and most fierce comedians working the country today, Todd “JT” Thomas!
A graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, U.S. Army veteran, Actor, Writer, Frat boy, Comedian, single Dad, and Pro wrestler - yes pro wrestler - JT headlocks the crowd with his eclectic styles the spans any age, racial, or gender barriers. Once he grabs your funny bone you'll be gasping for air. His ability to relate to any and everyone has left many an audience surprised as much as they were entertained.
JT’s colorful background and life experiences have endeared him to audiences across the U.S., as well as garnering him the nickname amongst his comedy peers as “the most interesting comic in the world.” There is no way to put him in a box. Just when you think you got him pegged he’ll switch lanes and go in reverse. “You can’t tell by looking at me but I’m mixed. I have a black father and a white…voice.” says Thomas of his not so typical voice. Not afraid to poke fun at himself as well as others all while reminding us to have fun. “I like to joke around. Sometimes I go to Wal-Mart late at night, paint my face yellow, and the slash all the prices.”
Some comics pride themselves on being a “comics, comic.” JT prides himself on being a “peoples comic.” Giving the crowd his all and reaching every single person is JT’s specialty. Much like the weather of his home town, his delivery and material change every five minutes. So if you can’t relate to one topic wait a second and he’ll have you rolling in the aisle. Bring this man to your club, college, cooperate event, and become one of his “J-peeps.” You won’t be disappointed.
"Any school looking for a clean, funny act I would recommend Todd, definitely."
– Pennsylvania School of Technology
"I just want to let you know that we had a very nice turn out! Todd was fun, energetic and overall a great guy to work with. I am so glad he was our opening comedian for the year! He definitely kept the students entertained!"
– UW-Platteville, September 2011
"He was amazing! Everyone loved him. He was so funny!"
– Western Oregon University, September 2011
Teri Jendusa Nicolai has survived the unthinkable. Her ex-husband tried to murder her back in January, 2004 by hitting her in the head with a baseball bat, stuffing her bloody body in a garbage can, and driving her across state lines and placing her in a storage locker for 26 hours until she was found barely alive, but she was and is here today to speak out and about Domestic Violence awareness. Teri has been on 20/20, the Bio Channel’s television show-I Survived, CNN web, newspapers across the country and in Europe, radio, showcased for NACA in front of college students down to speaking at middle and high schools. She came from a loving family; Teri graduated College and was remarried. She knew better than to have someone treat her this way. How does this happen? Teri will talk about her experiences and what is going on across this country with Domestic Violence.
-"Hi Teri: Thank you so much for the great job you did tonight. Lots of questions were asked, and I was very surprised to see all those people coming up to give you a hug. I certainly enjoyed listening to you very much." –Women’s Center (WI)
"Hi Teri - I heard wonderful things about your speech at Take Back the Night. Thank you for being such an advocate for this issue." - Milwaukee Women’s Center
"Teri's lecture went really well last night. She is just so great to work with!" - St. Norbert College 2011
"We had a great event with Teri last night and really appreciated having her back on campus. Her story is powerful, her resilience amazing and her sense of humor creates an atmosphere where it becomes okay to talk about tough relationship situations. Our participants especially appreciated learning about the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and how they can help friends and family who are in unhealthy relationships. We intend to have Teri back to campus again in the future!" - Central College 3/2011
To order a DVD of Teri on ABC news program 20/20
MooNiE is a cirque style clown with over 4500 shows to his credit! Working improvisationally and without words, he tailors each show to the needs of each audience and you never know what might happen next. He recently was invited to Cirque Du Soleil in Montreal to help workshop one of their upcoming productions. His unique one man show has delighted scores of fans around the country and the world in theaters, renaissance festivals, corporate events, colleges (Illinois State, Northern Illinois, Univ. of Nebraska, Cal State-Stanislaus, South Dakota State, College of Dupage, among many others) and on ABC, Fox, WGN and Comedy Central Television. He is perfect for audiences of any age so book him now for your family weekend, winter carnival or workshop.
Rooted in country and laced with rock 'n roll, Chasin' Mason makes music as rugged and raw as the rough roads and wrong turns that have taken them through five years of trial and triumph. Their miles are marked with guitars as loud as the lives they've lived and lyrics as true as their Sunday morning upbringings.
Since their formation in 2003, the Wisconsin based group has wasted little time establishing themselves as one of the hottest up and coming bands in country music. Having sold 15,000 independently released cds to their constantly growing grass roots fan base; it’s evident that the band's 200 plus shows a year are bearing fruit.
A melting pot of musical influences, Chasin' Mason mixes Merle and Mellencamp with U2 and Keith Urban to create their Rockin’ edge with a story to tell. The guys borrow their style and passion from their diverse pasts. Pulling from musical families, hard childhoods, wrong crowds, and right girls....Chasin' Mason plays Real Life Real Loud!!!
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