Gigmasters Announces 2007 Rising Star Award Winners in Live Music & Event Entertainment

Gigmasters Announces 2007 Rising Star Award Winners in Live Music & Event Entertainment

REDDING, Conn., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigmasters.com, Inc. announced today the 2007 Rising Star Award Winners for outstanding achievement in live music and event entertainment booking. "In 2007, Gigmasters' entertainers earned $12.6 million dollars while performing at weddings, special events, clubs, parties, and other venues," said Kevin Kinyon, President and Founder of Gigmasters ( http://www.gigmasters.com/ ). The winners today represent the highest earning Gigmasters entertainers throughout North America."

2007 Rising Star Award Winners:

Acoustic Guitarist: Scott Samuels, New York, NY.

Bagpiper: Michael Lancaster, Denver, CO.

Beatles Tribute Band: 'Magical Mystery Tour', Los Angeles, CA.

Cher Impersonator: Lisa Irion, Lafayette, LA.

Clown: 'Sunny The Clown', Yonkers, NY.

Comedian: Jeff Havens, Chicago, IL.

Cover Band: 'Threshold', Fort Mill, SC.

DJ: 'Audio To Go Mobile DJ Entertainment', Charlotte, NC.

Elvis Impersonator: Jeff Stanulis, Las Vegas, NV.

Face Painter: 'Impress The Guest', Pearl River, NY.

Harpist: Sandra Salstrom, Houston, TX.

Hypnotist: James Kellogg Jr., San Diego, CA.

Jazz Band: 'The Sidewinders', New York, NY.

Juggler: Matt Jergens, Westerville, OH.

Live Band: 'Liquid Blue', San Diego, CA.

Madonna Impersonator: Chris America, Washington, DC.

Magician: 'Close Up Magic Of Marco', Rockaway, NJ.

Mariachi Band: 'MX Celebrations', Houston, TX.

Motivational Speaker: Jon Petz, Columbus, OH.

Pianist: Denis D'Aoust, Mountain View, CA.

Psychic: 'Natasha, The Psychic Lady', Ocoee, FL.

Singer: Owen Poteat, Charlotte, NC.

Steel Drum Band: 'The Caribbean Crew', Longwood, FL.

String Quartet: 'Harmony Strings', Houston, TX.

U2 Tribute Band: 'Vertigo USA', Downers Grove, IL.

Ventriloquist: David Crone, Columbus, OH.

Violinist: Jennifer Argenti, Los Angeles, CA.

For a complete list of 2007 winners, please visit:

http://media.gigmasters.com/TopPerformers.aspx

About Gigmasters

Founded in 1997, Gigmasters is the Internet's premiere booking service for live music and entertainment. Gigmasters books entertainment for special events such as weddings, corporate functions and private parties. Its database of talent includes thousands of professional performers and ensembles located throughout the United States and Canada. Gigmasters provides talent buyers with a plethora of tools which include photos, audio, video, client reviews, control panel, and a proprietary secured booking system. For more information, please visit the Company website at http://www.gigmasters.com/.

Media Contact:
Michael Caldwell
Gigmasters.com, Inc.
203-587-1134, x230

Source: Gigmasters.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Caldwell of Gigmasters.com, Inc., +1-203-587-1134,
x230

Web site:

http://www.gigmasters.com/
http://media.gigmasters.com/TopPerformers.aspx

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