Cafe Mars

Cafe' Mars consists of an all-star line-up of Raleigh/Durham-area musicians, and can be found most any night of the week at area restaurants and clubs, or regionally at corporate and private events delivering a unique fusion of Top-40 hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today - including everything from contemporary jazz to funk to bluegrass to rock-n-roll, all filtered through an unusually high-level of experience and musicianship.
Musically-speaking, this is not a cliche' wedding band . . . not even close. While they are regularly hired for high-end weddings and corporate events, it is because of the quality, versatility and uniqueness of their live sets, . . . not because of stereotypical expectations. If you want a band that can keep 'em on the floor dancing, . . . no problem. If you need them to create a more sophisticated "listening" environment, these guys can even deliver that, at a level unmatched by typical cover bands.
While some bands make a "claim" of versatility, it is usually at the expense of the music itself. With Cafe' Mars, "versatility" is delivered at an uncompromising level of musicianship and performance. A brief resume' of each member bears out the quality, experience and professionalism comprising Cafe' Mars. These guys are not only full-time musicians, but they are also music teachers and clinicians:
STEVE BAKER (horns/vocal) - also currently lead trumpet and vocalist for Bull City Syndicate. Has performed with and managed several Grammy-winning and nominated acts over the last 25 years, including B.J. Thomas, Kool & The Gang, Andre Crouch, PFR, Jars of Clay, John Custer, Eddie Money, and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Steve is also in-demand as a freelance trumpeter and teacher.
CHARLOTTE GREGORY (vocal) - has performed alongside Trisha Yearwood, Ricochet, Ken Mellons, Rhett Akins, Rockin' Country, worked with songwriters such as Charlie Monk, and even did a short stint as an Opryland cast performer. In addition to many other pageant titles, she was Majestic Ms. North Carolina in 2000.
Cafe' Mars is exclusively represented by:
SMB Music Group
919-981-0303