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Performers</B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Imprint MT Shadow" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >                         </FONT><B><IMG SRC="045323b0.jpg" border=0 width="50" height="59" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="15" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1202" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#66334C" BORDERCOLORDARK="#66334C" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#330066 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 411 ><NOBR><div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="05e31010.jpg" border=0 width="305" height="257" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> James Wagner</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0582c2c0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Becki Jelinek</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03ae6380.jpg" border=0 width="230" height="312" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Dennis Fett</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 382 WIDTH="378"><bR> <div> <IMG SRC="02afa310.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="305" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Randal Turner</B></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="04277fa0.jpg" border=0 width="375" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Carmelita De La Guardia</B></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>        </div> <bR> <div>   </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="05922220.jpg" border=0 width="290" height="290" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <div> <B>Mary Fudge</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >        </FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 426 ><NOBR><div>     </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="04404460.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="326" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Joyce Torchia</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="437"><div>    </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>   </div> <div>                                                 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>  </B></FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="048fa4a0.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="330" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Melvin Triplett </B></I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>   </B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="15" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1161" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#66334C" BORDERCOLORDARK="#66334C" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2407 WIDTH="1123"><bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.guitarsmoothjazz.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.guitarsmoothjazz.com"><B>James Wagner</B></A></div> <bR> <div> James Wagner is a seasoned entertainer with numerous years of performing experience. While a member of  the US Air Force he performed with various groups in the  Philippines and Germany. He subsequently played with groups in the USA. He is a Guitarist / Vocalist. His genre includes Smooth Jazz, Pop, R & B, and Big Band. As a one man band with his own PA system and  backgrounds, he has a full sound. </div> <div> Some of his past Omaha area engagements are listed below:</div> <bR> <div> The indulgence Lounge</div> <div> The Americana Bistro</div> <div> The LaMesa restaurant</div> <div> Rick's Boathouse Cafe</div> <div> Coffee Houses</div> <div> Several River City Star Riverboat cruises </div> <div> Political gatherings</div> <div> Private parties</div> <div> SeptemberFest</div> <div> River City Roundup Parade</div> <bR> <div> He has recorded a CD called "Omaha, You're calling Me".  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Becki Jelinek</B></div> <bR> <div> Becki Jelinek is the Editor and Creative Director for Omaha's newest women's magazine --- Women's Intuition. After successfully starting Family Spectrum magazine, a local magazine for families, Becki wanted to extend her reach beyond mothers only. Women's Intuition is unlike any other local magazine and will help support women by providing them with inspiring stories, resources and information. Women's Intuition Magazine hits the streets January 1, so be on the lookout. It promises to hold something for everyone!!!</div> <bR> <div> In addition to publishing, Becki has experience hosting and producing a successful radio show; she is a columnist for her own magazine as well as for other local publications; she is the Marketing Coordinator for Walker Tire & Auto Service and enjoys writing and voicing commercial scripts for them. So Tune in to KGBI, 100.7  every Tuesday morning for Becki's tips on travel and auto safety.</div> <bR> <div> Her greatest joy is her family and she is blessed to be the mother to four wonderful children and has been married for almost 22 years<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri" >!</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dennis Fett </B></div> <div> Dennis Fett was born in Passaic, New Jersey and resided in Paterson, New Jersey until he graduated from Eastside High School, Paterson, New Jersey. Eastside High School was the subject of the movie "Lean On Me". </div> <bR> <div> Fett studied clarinet for six years with Professor Joseph Allard at the Juilliard School of Music, New York City. While in high school and later in college, Fett was a professional musician in the New York City and New Jersey metro area. He played in numerous professional orchestras for off-off broadway musicals. He has been an adjudicator (judge) for woodwinds/clarinets for the Iowa High School Music Association Small Group Contest for 25+ years. He received his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1973 at Yankton College Conservatory of Music, Yankton, South Dakota. His major area of performance was Clarinet. </div> <bR> <div> In addition to being a full time music educator, he became a part time peacock farmer in 1980. In 1986 Fett wrote and self published the book called The Wacky World of Peafowl. In 1990 he co-wrote the second peacock book called The Wacky World of Peafowl Volume 2. He and his wife are co-owners of the Peacock Information Center. (<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://peafowl.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://peafowl.com/"><U>peafowl.com</U></A></FONT>)</div> <bR> <div> With Fett's and his wife's musical talents and abilities, they collaborated and wrote a peacock song called, "The Wacky Peacock". Fett wrote the music and wife wrote the words. They were invited to be a guest on a national talk show on the Lifetime channel called "Attitudes" starring Linda Dano and Dee Kelly in New York City May 21, 1990. To view the show see: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF=" http://www.peafowl.com/movies/Dennis%20Fett%20&%20Debra%20Buck%20On%20Attitudes%20Talk%20Show%205-21-90.mov" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" http://www.peafowl.com/movies/Dennis%20"><U>http://www.peafowl.com/movies/Dennis%20Fett%20&%20Debra%20Buck%20On%20Attitudes%20Talk%20Show%205-21-90.mov</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> In July of 2000, Fett was invited to be a guest on "You Like Like A Dog" game show on the Animal Planet channel as a peacock farmer. </div> <bR> <div> In 2007 after teaching music education for 33 years, Fett was encouraged by his wife and a former student to resurrect an old clarinet act he performed in college & at community events some 25+ years earlier. </div> <bR> <div> One year later, on December 19, 2008, Dennis Fett was invited to make an appearance on the Tonight Show starring Jay Leno playing his disappearing clarinet act in the comedy segment called "Does This Impress Ed Asner". (see<A HREF=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0S6cfrivyA" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0S6cfri"> </A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0S6cfrivyA" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0S6cfri"><U>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0S6cfrivyA</U></A></FONT> to view a recreation of act) This act requires Fett to play his clarinet all together and then gradually disassemble his clarinet, taking it apart piece by piece, ending up playing only the mouthpiece. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Randal Turner</B></div> <bR> <div> Randal Turner is an artist from Galesburg, Illinois who can dance, play piano, and saxophone. He also does vocals. He started playing music at the age of thirteen while in middle school, and continued playing through High School. He wasn't able to afford music lessions she joined a group called the Citations, which helped him keep up with other kids in school.  He studied Big Band Jazz under the direction of Dr. Ken Langevin at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois for 3 years.  He won a Song writer's competition at the Rutabaga Jazz Festival in Gales burg, Illinois back in 1984.  He got to meet band members from the Johnny Carson Show. He continued to play saxophone and wrote music. He did some studio work on the side. Dr. Langevin suggested the type of music that Randal still plays today. He has played at the Saddle Creek Bar, the Hideout Lounge, the Downtown Blues, Bones and at the Old Dundee for their open mic nights.</div> <bR> <div> He has also performed at the 906 Art Gallery and Sullivan's Bar. He has also been hired to play at private parties as a one man band. He has sat in with different groups in Omaha such as The Rinds of Orange, Rhythm Collective, Funk Trek, Rick's Boatyard and The Lunar Light Project. You can also find him downtown at the Old Market in Omaha on weekends at the Farmer's Market, and on the corner of 12Th Street and Howard as a street musician. Randal says " It gives me great pleasure to perform  music for people from all walks of life".</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://carmelitadelaguardia.com/default.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://carmelitadelaguardia.com/default."><B>Carmelita De La Guardia</B></A></div> <bR> <div> Carmelita de la Guardia delivers unique “international cabaret” performances that incorporate songs, dance and cultural expressions from Europe, South America, North America and The Orient. She sings timeless classics like "Unforgettable" and "Time To Say Goodbye" and a whole host of other songs in Spanish, Italian and French. Audiences leave her performances captivated by this unique entertainment experience.</div> <bR> <div> She has performed at Carnegie Hall and many other well-known venues. Originally from Sicily in Italy, she always wanted to be a performer from her early childhood. She quickly discovered that she had a talent for singing. This passion and talent led her to sing at weddings, funerals, fundraisers, nursing homes and eventually as a full time recording artist. Her journey is captured in her latest musical masterpiece, “Enchanting Voice” named so because of her angelic voice that touches hearts and inspires audiences to overcome obstacles and reach for their dreams.</div> <bR> <div> She is also an accomplished model and has won many pageants to include the 2003 Mrs. Omaha crown. She performs at corporate events, fine dining establishments, hotels, retirement communities, private events, festivals, clubs and receptions often accompanied by superb violinist, Richard Ness.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Joyce Torchia</B></div> <bR> <div> As an entertainer, Joyce is rather new to the field. After raising her children, and retiring from her airline career, Joyce decided to take a shot at her long time dream of being on stage. She began to enter local karaoke contests to try and find her niche and was a regular performer in the Bluffs Run Casino Talent Contest where she placed in the finals for 2 years. This is were she was discovered by the people from Merrymakers, a non -profit organization that recruits professional entertainers to perform in over 100 senior centers and nursing homes throughout the Midwest. She also auditioned for "Star Search"in Chicago, and received a callback to sing for the producers. She also won roles in several productions at The Omaha Community Playhouse , the Rose and several other local theaters. Joyce loves to spend time with her 2 grand daughters and watch them dance as she sings for them. That is her favorite role.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Mary Fudge</B></div> <bR> <div> Mary Elizabeth Fudge, is an Omaha native, however for the past 5 years she has called Bellevue her home.  Elizabeth is a college graduate and currently employed by the ConAgra Foods Corporation.  She has two daughters; Jazmine(19) and Anais(A-nay-is) 7. She will soon be a grandmother in the spring 2012. Elizabeth began singing in the Church of God in Christ.  Her Aunt Elizabeth asked her to sing before a Women's Conference, that she was ministering in. Elizabeth was terrified. however, it has always been hard for Elizabeth to say no; especially to her aunt, whom she is named after. That was the beginning. Elizabeth has had the lead role in the musical "Aint Misbehavin", sung in numerous cantatas, weddings and other engagements.  Elizabeth knows her voice is truly, a gift from God.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Melvin Triplett</B></div> <bR> <div> Melvin was born and raised in Omaha, NE, and currently lives in North Omaha. He is a graduate of Central High School and has been employed by The First National Bank of Omaha for over 15 years. He is a single father of two. He has an adult son (Tony), and a pre-teen daughter (Maya), who he spends most of his free time with. He has enjoyed music and singing since childhood and grew up listening to R&B, Gospel and all the great Motown artists! He started singing with friends as a teenager and continues to sing because of the enjoyment it brings to his life. During the last several years he has participated in numerous Karaoke competitions; often making the finals and winning many of the contests. He is a member of the St. Mark's Baptist Church Men's Choir which he enjoys very much. His most recent accomplishments are listed below.</div> <bR> <div> --Winner of the 2010 Midwest Smooth Jazz Contest</div> <div> --Top Ten Finalist in the August 2010 “Nebraska's Got Talent” Contest</div> <div> --Third place finish in the 2010 Omaha September Fest</div> <div> --Performed with local band at 2010 Valentine's Day gala event at the Omaha Hilton </div> <bR> <div> Melvin has performed on stage many times this year, singing with local bands in various night clubs. He possesses great stage presence and easily connects with his audience. He believes in bringing the highest level of professionalism to any event that he participates in. Melvin says that "With increased opportunities to perform I will continue to improve; I know I have not yet reached my full potential as an entertainer". He is available to perform at weddings, private parties, birthdays and other events as requested.</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=23 style=" border-top: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#66334C" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>®</B></I><I> </I><I><B>PERFORMERSUSA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All Rights Reserved.</B></I></div> </td> </tr></table></body>