Band Descriptions

Music Born in America:
"Johnny Appleseed and Sister Sally"
"Perfect for School Assemblies"
Orange County Performing Arts Center “From the Center” performing artists Sandii Castleberry & Gary Francisco celebrate their 4th year on the “From the Center” roster. Portraying Johnny Appleseed and Sister Sally, Gary & Sandii expertly demonstrate the beginnings of American folk music, from sources in the Appalachian Mountains through travels across The Western Plains. All ages will enjoy this toe-tapping performance that includes performance on banjo, fiddle, guitar, washtub bass, spoons, etc. Some audience members take the stage at the end of the performance in a frontier band hoe-down. For more information about the OCPAC “From the Center” program, call 714-556-2122 Ext. 310. Perfect for school assemblies, Etc. Besides schools, MBIA has performed at Tustin's Tiller Days, Children's concerts for the cities of: Monrovia, Laguna Niguel, Moreno Valley, Riverside Historical Park, Covina, Anaheim, Mesa, AZ and Arizona Kids' Clubs. Look at our special web page: http://www.theassemblydirectory.com/Sandii.html

     Music Born in America:
"The Celtic Connection:
A Musical Journey Back to Ireland and Scotland"
Did you know that bagpipes come from other places besides Ireland & Scotland? And, the words to "Danny Boy" were not even written by an Irishman! These are just some of the interesting and exciting facts that audiences will learn from The Celtic Connection, a fun, and informative musical review that includes performance on Irish whistles, bagpipes, the ancient Irish drum (Bodhran), guitar, banjo-mandolin, fiddle, bones and spoons. Try your hand at the art of ancient Irish drumming, or clap along to the exciting rhythms of an Irish jig or reel. This program truly is a multicultural musical feast that your school or community event must have. Perfect for multicultural events any time of the year, family nights, city & library concerts, and folk festivals.
      Joining Sandii and Gary is Richard Cook, who plays 4 types of bagpipes, Irish whistle and bohdran drum!

Music Born in America:
"Happy Birthday America"
Through music and colorful props, costumed performers tell the stories behind America’s patriotic songs and symbols. Schools and libraries often book us, as well as cities and corporate functions looking for an act to celebrate one of America’s many patriotic holidays.

The Roots of American Music
Travel back to simpler times and enjoy a show of early folk music played on an array of instruments. Wearing authentic costuming from mid 19^th Century America, the performers expertly integrate U.S. history with the history of American folk music. A popular school assembly program for all ages.

Singing The Way To Reading With Aunt Sandii
Sandii integrates children’s literature with popular children’s folk songs in a highly participative program that can be geared from preschool through 6^th grade. Also can be geared to fit multiple themes such as: animals, heroes, patriotic, Halloween, spring, Christmas, etc. A “must have” library show and other and at other events promoting literacy.

Solo, Duo, Trio Performances
school assemblies,music assemblies Sandii’s mellow vocals and guitar will add enjoyable ambiance to your next event. She can play over 500 tunes ranging from jazz standards to 80’s – 90’s soft pop. To liven things up, Sandii can add a diverse violin player, guitarist, or bass player for an outstanding up-beat ensemble playing jazz standards, classic rock, swing, and blues to bluegrass. Great for restaurants, special parties, and corporate events.

Castleberry Creek
Classic country, country rock, country swing, folk and bluegrass performed on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, etc. This 2-6 piece band has the option to be booked as acoustic strolling entertainment. Great for family themed events, country clubs, hoe-downs, RV parks, western-themed barbecues, Americana themed events, concerts in the park, and acoustic music festivals. We can also interact musically with your audience with a variety of “user friendly” instruments such as: spoons, washboard, etc.

Holiday Entertainment

Donned in western-themed holiday wear, musicians sing and perform favorite holiday songs on country and bluegrass instruments. A great alternative to Dickens Carolers! A very popular corporate group for holiday parties. Also available as a children’s 45-minute show celebrating music and traditions from many cultures. Participative and interactive, and available as a 1-4 piece ensemble

Uncle Ron & Aunt Sandii
Fun, Americana folk and children’s songs are performed by seasoned performers Sandii Castleberry & Ron Daigh. The husband-wife duo have been performing together for the past 14 years, and involve their young audiences by inviting them to join them on a variety of percussion instruments provided by the musicians. Children will also enjoy dancing the “Hokey Pokey” as well as participating in the “Freeze Frame” dancing contest, and the corn shucking contest.

Sandii's experience as an elementary school teacher and an assembly music artist adds to the success of this show.

Some past clients include: the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival, MCI, Antonio Plaza Shopping Center-Rancho Santa Margarita, Chino Spectrum, Whitwood Mall-Whittier, Inland Center-San Bernardino, UCI University Town Center, City of Beverly Hills.

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