Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? Party the way the Down Islanders do! All you need is a cold Corona, a bit of lime and a whole lot of Key West Express, the PERFECT Jimmy Buffett tribute band. They're guaranteed to change your whole latitude. Embark on your next tropic island trip with the band that features a Gumbo of backgrounds and musical styles. It starts when folks ranging from 16 to 60 who love Beach Music in the Key of Sea, flock to the pages of their local newspaper to find out where Key West Express, the North Coast’s premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band is playing.
The Lancaster Middle School and High School Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra was established in 1972, and is one of the premier High School Steel Drum programs in the country. They have performed and earned awards in Disney World, Barbados, Hawaii, Trinidad, and many regional, state and national festivals. In addition they host their own Island Night Dinner/Dance. The group is directed by Mr. Ken Kowalski, the Instrumental Music Teacher at Lancaster Middle School.
Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra (sponsored by Dr. Gregory M. Cropp, DMD)
During his professional career as a musician, multi-instrumentalist R. Scott Bryan has performed worldwide, while writing, recording and touring with Sheryl Crow for a five year period. Over the years, Scott has found himself performing everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall in London to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and at the 25th Anniversary of Woodstock in 1994.
Today, R. Scott Bryan finds himself dividing his professional time between touring with the Peter Mayer Group, pursuing a successful solo career and working in his studio, producing and recording artists from all walks of life.
R Scott Bryan
Sam Hyman
Sam’s unique guitar style, soulful voice, and his rapport with audiences make his performances a true pleasure. A seasoned player, he gets right to the heart of the music and makes every note his own. In 2001 Sam’s original song entitled FLY, was chosen as the title cut of the debut release of Elektra Record’s international recording artist Dante Thomas. In addition to achieving gold status in several countries, FLY was featured in an episode of Popstars on the WB Television Network. Sam has written and released two CD’s of original music and is currently working on his third disc due for release in the Fall of 2004 on the Northstar Records label.
"Uncle" Jim Mayer (Performing in ExpERIEnce Museum Children's Tent)
Jim Mayer, a.k.a. "Uncle Jim," has been immersed in music all his life. He lived the first part of his life in India, the son of Christian missionaries, where he was influenced by all kinds of music from regional Indian compositions to the Beatles.
Jim shines on both electric and upright acoustic bass, and has played with a diversity of performers from jazz legend Mose Allison to Ringo Starr. He has co-written songs with his brother Peter on several albums, as well as with Jimmy Buffett. He currently tours with Buffett performing live across the U.S.
