THE MARC BALLINI TRIO

With the acoustic instrumentation of Guitar, Upright Bass and Fiddle, as well as three-part harmony, the Marc Ballini Trio will surely be added as a favorite. Playing original music from Marc, and blending so many styles of music including, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Bluegrass and Latin give this group a very different and unique yet soothing and addictive vibe. The sounds of the Marc Ballini Trio are sweeping fans of all ages at first sight. Look for Marc’s CD’s for sale at all of the gigs.

MARC BALLINI – (Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals)
Marc has been playing and singing all his life. Starting the piano at the tinkering age of four has led Marc to become the extremely talented musician he is today. Marc began writing songs at a very early age and has been refining his writing skills since, earning him a nomination for Best Singer/Songwriter 2005 WAMI Awards. He has released six original CD’s since his first gig just out of high school, back in 2000. Captivating audiences from around the country and spreading his music from coast to coast, Marc is sure to succeed in this industry. His infectious smile is sure to spread to anyone who sees him. Playing with both Julie and Rebecca truly adds a special and unique flavor to add to your musical palette.

JULIE KEEHN – (Upright Bass, Vocals)
From bluegrass roots, Julie is a born musician. Beginning on piano at the age of five, she quickly found her love for music. Her background in all music genres came from her dad, who is also an excellent well-rounded musician. It was also her father who inspired her to learn the upright bass at the age of ten. Shortly after, she found her beautiful singing voice, which has since captivated crowds throughout the Midwest. Her playful personality and contagious laugh will surely please everyone Julie is a joy to watch and listen to and is the perfect ingredient for this tasteful trio.

REBECCA PATEK – (Fiddle, Vocals)
Award winning fiddle player, Rebecca is set to impress. With a classical background at a very young age, now fused with traditional fiddle tunes, she is truly a fantastic musician. Rebecca’s ability to hear anything and play it is truly a special talent that sets her apart from the rest. She blends her excellent, soothing singing voice with Julie and Marc to create a truly comforting sound for today’s music industry. With her humble personality, Rebecca exceeds all expectations with a unique sound that is sure to deliver smiles audiences wide.