STYLES OF MUSIC AVAILABLE:
Classic & New Rock, Top 40, Dance,
Adult Contemporary, Motown, R&B, Disco,
Blues, Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Calypso, Soca,
Latin, Salsa, Oldies, Standards
Country Western, Surf, Rockabilly & more
SOME OF THE AGENCY ARTISTS:
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A FEW FAMOUS FOLKS
I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING:
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MEET SOME OF MY VERY COOL FRIENDS These are some chicks who rock:
These are some fabulous musician friends:
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some more cool folks:
James Hamilton This is my best bud, guitar luthier Jim Hamilton. If you're looking for Jim, drop me a note & I'll get it to him.
Meet Billy Livesay Check out Billy Livesay, acclaimed singer/songwriter and one of the coolest guys I know. Billy was the lead singing guitarist for Clarence Clemens' band "Temple of Soul." He is currently the lead singer & guitarist for FOGHAT with original bassist Tony Stevens. He also plays locally with his own band The Livesays, and the absolutely kick ass! www.BillyLivesay.com
The Hep Cat Boo Daddies Kristina Dasilva (Joel's wife), Joel, Evil & Randy
There once was a drummer named Howard
He'd be famous if he wasn't such a coward
He feared a large crowd
He'd start crying out loud
It's a wonder if he's ever been deflowered
There once was a pianist named Gennet
He'd practice but no better did he get
'Cuz he'd stop to touch his cock
Instead of rehearsing Bach
And end up with keys sticky and wet
There once was a tire salesman named Frank
He worked hard to put money in the bank
By night, he played guitar
Sang the blues in every bar
His wife left, took all his dough, and that stank
Famous Frank's response to my limericks:
There once was an agent named Judy
Something died when it crawled up her pootie.
She booked us a date
But we showed up late,
That's what you get booking Rudy!
Here's a group of kind souls raising money for the animals...
Yves Giraud, Matt Winfree, Justin Enco, Me, Brian Bennett, Adam Boes. Humane Society Benefit Concert at Bamboo Room, Lake Worth, 12/14/06.
Click here to view Humane Society Benefit Concert Photos
The amazing Michael Bianco Guitarist extraordinaire!
I had the priveledge to co-host an Open Mic Night with Bianco every Monday for almost two years. This Pro-Jam/Open Mic started at John L. Sullivan's in July 2004, moved to Cheers in May 2005, and ended in February 2006. It was a great run & we met a lot of fantastic musicians! You may view open mic pics from EVERY MONDAY in my photo gallery at www.judyblem.phanfare.com. Pics posted by date.
A bunch of musician friends one night at Cheers:
Blonde John, Nat Barouch, David Goodfriend (RIP), Rick Bauer, Dave Zeta Hall, CJ Wereski, "Guitar Danny," Mike Rudolph & Diane Harper (two amazing drummers currently gigging in Arkansas), Adam Kole & Rob Rage
MEET ALEX NELSON
Yes, I meet tons of musicians, some incredibly talented, some not-so. Recently, I met someone so kind, so funny, so endearing and so incredibly gifted that I want you to know about him. He is singer/songwriter/guitarist Alex Nelson. His latest CD was released on 8/21/09. It's called "Everything You Wanted to Say But Didn't" & it's awesome!!!
You can find Alex in my Top Friends.
And here: www.AlexNelsonMusic.com, twitter.com/alexnelsonmusic, youtube.com/alexnelsonmusic,
ourstage.com/fanclub/alexnelsonmusic
ALEX NELSON has decided to create a video for each song on the new album. He does the filming and editing himself. They're brilliant. Watch the first 3 videos below but do yourself a favor and catch him perform live. Alex is passion personified.
Congrats to my dear friend JP Soars and his band The Red Hots (Chris Peete & Gary Remington) for their incredible and well-deserved first-place victory at the 25th Annual IBC (International Blues Challenge) in Memphis on Feb '09. JP also was awarded the Albert King Award for BEST GUITARIST at the IBC!! You kick ass, JP, and I am so proud of you!
This is video from the finals in Memphis:
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Heroes
Scroll down to read about my
heroes & mentors
all of whom left us too soon
DON COHEN 10/05/52-10/05/07
My mentor, my friend.
Founder of Musicians Exchange(tm) & Riverwalk Blues Fest.
The entertainment business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. ~ hunter s. thompson
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Visit www.myspace.com/CheersFtLaud for more info
[Printable Comp Tickets available to save the cover on weekends]
THANK YOU PATTY SuperGroupie McMUFFINS for the killer deocrations, DONNA PAUL [DP Studios] for the awesome photos, SHAWN, CHRIS & the staff at CHEERS, RULING MERCURY, GHOST OF GLORIA & PHAT MUNKY. And thanks to all
my peeps for showing up to celebrate with me! You folks ROCK!!
Need to hire a band?
If you would like to hire entertainers for a private party, special event, club, etc., I will do my best to work with your budget and help you find the right music to create the atmosphere you desire.
E-mail me for info on available performers or bands. I can send promotional material by Internet or snail mail and I can tell you where you can go see these acts perform live.
Did a band cancel on you? Need a last-minute substitution?
Call me. I'm great in a pinch. 954.429.0401.
BANDS: Need a fill-in player? Guitar, bass, drums, keys, sax, vox? Gimme a shout.
Watch this video by Playing For Change.com:
Song Around the World "Stand By Me"
If you have seen me at a club or event
with my digital camera, odds are
your photo is in my gallery!
Meet my photographer friend
DONNA PAUL from DP STUDIOS:
Donna takes professional photographs at gigs & special events
festivals, sporting events, private parties & more!
You may view her galleries through the links below.
Add her as a friend on myspace & keep an eye out for her bulletins
when new photos are posted. Her work is fabulous!
Contact Donna admin@dnty.com to shoot YOUR next event!
She is a lover of music & has special rates for bands!
Hi. My name is Judy Blem. I am a licensed talent agent, promoter, party & event planner, emcee, graphic designer, amatuer photographer, and personal assistant to Prince Charles. I have a bachelors degree in marketing and advertising from FSU. I have dabbled in stand-up comedy & sang in a few bands a million years ago. I love live music. It's why I do what I do.
I have been booking gigs in FL for almost 20 years (since January of 1991): Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants, Corporate & Private Events, Weddings, Festivals, Concerts, Casinos, Paramutuals, Grand Openings, you name it. Shoot, I once booked a jazz band for a shuttle launch.
After working at Musicians Exchange™ for 8 years, (1991-1998), I applied for and received my Talent Agency License and started my own company:
MAIN EVENTS UNLIMITED, INC. dba MAIN EVENT TALENT AGENCY
FL Dept of Biz & Professional Regulations
Talent Agency License #594
Bonded by the State of Florida w/State Farm Ins. Co.
I gladly provide my clients with assistance in graphics & promotions. I believe it is important to go that extra mile -- especially in this economy.
If you'd like to know more about my family, my background,
my interests, please refer to "About Me" Blog.
My Family
I am married and have two awesome kids.
Below are my boys, Sean & Devin, and my husband, Tom.
... the most important men in my life ...
Think you're too old to still be gigging?
Read this.
My son made the finals for Downtown's Got Talent. He performs with the best of the best tonight at the Gardens off of PGA. Winner gets $1,000. Wish him luck..............
will you be home tomorrow afternoon? I need to come by and drop something off...and need to spend some quality "us time"...If it's cool... around 1ish?
Hell of a Lady behind the scene!! Stopping by to say that I had a blast at Cheers on Sunday during the SFBS Guitar Shootout! So much great talent all under one roof!! Saw you taking pics too! And I really want to say KUDOS to you for the wonderful promo material you gave me!! Your contribution helped to make the event a success!!
Was nice seein' ya on Sunday :) I was looking thru Donna Paul's pictures on her site. She's a helluva photographer, i should put more of her pics up on our pages. I'll e-mail her now :)
Hi Judy, My daughter has a new song up on her band page. Check it out when you get a chance. http://www.myspace.com/kelticjihad Very metal. Peace, Mason
JUDY,LOOKING FOWARD TO ROCKIN AT THE MUG SAT NIGHT,WILL BE TALKING TO YA SOON TO GET OUR REPORT CARD,HOPEFULLY THERES NO POINTS OFF FOR TIME OUT, OR BEING PLACED IN THE CORNER,HANK
You are too too funny.... you mean "I" have an extra 50.00 lying around.... He passed that to me as soon as he landed the second foot on the floor off the stage....lol .... now who's the boss of who?? Love ya!
Glad to have enjoyed Boston's with you this week. Spoonbenders, GOG, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Glen Washington, Cadence, Wreckless J, The N. Honkies, Frank Ward, SOOOOOOOOOOOO many awesome artists to say the least, and the FOOD outstanding, Oh and let us not forget the ENDLESS CAKE...SHEESH, I must have added 10 pounds, from the lips to the hips, but well worth it...LOL, and last but not least the staff at Bostons' could not have been me feel any more welcome than they did. What a GREAT bunch of people, I look forward to working with them all again.
Thank you my friend. xoxoxox meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
JUDY.IF YOUR NOT BUSY FRIDAY OCT 30,WE ARE PERSONALLY INVITING YOU TO THE HALLOWEEN BLITZ AT THE MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATRE,WE ARE OPENING FOR VIO 7,HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT,CAPT NASTY!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Judy! This is my 17 year old son Michael playing with his dad at The Cadillac Bratz concert in Stuart this weekend. Check it out! Also I have a band now. I'd love for you to come see us and if you have any gigs for us that would be way cool =)
"FEED YOUR HEAD.
Yves Giraud, Matt Winfree, Justin Enco, Me, Brian Bennett, Adam Boes. Humane Society Benefit Concert at Bamboo Room, Lake Worth, 12/14/06.
This is video from the finals in Memphis:
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