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The Celebrators ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ~ live music for your wedding , party or event Printable format
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video clips - "Walking After Midnight, Shaky Ground, Yo Me Llamo Cumbia, Son De La Loma" Celebrators with Pepe Rivas, Izef Garcia, Paco Barajas, Miguel Salazar
At the core of the Celebrators is the duo of
Lisa York (vocals, keyboards, flute), &
Steve York ( bass, harmonica, vocals
They are lifetime professional musicians with international and major
recording & touring credits who bring decades of experience to your venue or
event. They play authentic versions of hits from the 50's & 60's , Motown, jazz
& swing, Latin , blues, country, rock & roll, and romantic ballads. In fact
Steve & Lisa have performed many of these hits with the original artists! They
augment the group with Puerto Vallarta's finest musicians including Paco
Barajas ( Vocals & Guitar) Martin Montenegro ( Tenor Sax),
Oscar Terrazas ( Alto Sax & flute), Ron
Doering ( Guitar & Vocals), Izef Garcia (Guitar), Miguel Salazar (Congas),
Memo Suarez & Pepe Rivas ( Drums)
to also play popular Latin music including salsa, cumbia, bolero & merengue. The Celebrators are available for private parties, weddings,
clubs and all kinds of events.
Lisa & Steve worked together as a duo for 15 years in Minneapolis, MN, USA and
also played together in the bands of many national acts including The Drifters,
Platters, Coasters, Fabian, Shirelles, Marvelettes, Del Vikings, Syl Johnson,
Big John Dickerson and others. Steve was the recipient of the Minnesota Music
Academy’s Award for Bassist in 1997, 2001, & 2005. Lisa & Steve were inducted into the Minnesota Country & Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
in 2007.
From the USA, Lisa has toured with many internationally known artists including
Alexander O'Neal, Cherelle, & Pebbles under the direction of Terry Lewis & Jimmy
Jam Harris III as well as Baby Face & L.A. Reed. She has worked and recorded
with Syl Johnson, Ipso Facto, Percy Strother and Big John Dickerson. She has
also worked solo through out Europe and Asia. Visit Lisa's website at
Lisa York
Originally from England, Steve recorded and toured with many top UK artists
including Robert Palmer, Manfred Mann, Marianne Faithfull, including her ground
breaking " Broken English" album, and Elkie Brooks, including her European hits
"Pearl's A Singer", 'Sunshine After the Rain" & "Lilac Wine". He also played on
recordings with Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger and many
others before moving to the US in 1981. US artists Steve has worked with include
Laura Branigan, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Dr John, Charlie Musselwhite and too
many more to list here. For a full list please see Steve's website
Steve York