Jerry Bruno Productions - Bands

Blues Fanfare

Laura Varcho

Blues Fanfare amazes audiences all over Northeast Ohio, from exclusive private events to outdoor festivals, from downtown hip spots to rustic wine country. With over 64 years of combined professional performance, the award-winning members of Blues Fanfare display a wealth of experience and musical talent under the stage lights.

Audiences love Blues Fanfare because they have a blast on stage and, anyone can tell, they truly enjoy what they do. Their playlist includes jazz and blues favorites from Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Susan Tedeschi, Norah Jones, Maroon 5, and many more!

About the members of this four-piece blues and jazz band:
Tara Hawley, vocalist, can be heard singing on WKHR 91.5 FM and in venues around Northeast Ohio. Also experienced in modeling and acting, Tara puts on quite a show!

Matt Skitzki, pianist, has performed with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, at Nighttown and Severance Hall, and in venues around the country.

Alan Gleghorn is in demand as one of the region’s best bassists. Alan performs regularly with the biggest players around and always wears a smile.

Tony Kazel, drummer, studied with the percussion chair of the Cleveland Orchestra, but got his chops together playing with Ernie Krivda’s big band.