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2025 Showcase Application Review

Joe Troop's Whirlwind

Applicant Details

Application ID:

23098

Applicant first:

Kayla

Applicant last:

Oelhafen

Contact Info:

Joe Troop Music LLC

919.606.4277

Mailing Address:

707 newsom st

Durham

NC

27704

US

Performer Details

Joe Troop's Whirlwind

Representation:

Manager

Last showcase:

Last application

Category:

Music

Category subgenre:

Subgenre 1:
Subgenre 2:

Jazz/Blues

Latin

Based in:

NC

US

Origin:

Perf. Type:

PerformingGroup

Identifies as:

Hispanic,2SLGBTQIA+

Phone:

919.606.4277

Website(s):

Performer Description

GRAMMY-nominated bandleader, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joe Troop (Larry & Joe, Che Apalache) has formed an eclectic ensemble to play his new, original music. Featuring electric banjo (Joe Troop), flute (Rebecca Kleinmann), viola (Bailey Poesnecker), electric bass (Ramon Garcia), drum set (Gaston Reggio), this music draws from a kaleidoscope of influences - Latin jazz to R&B, candombe to bluegrass, classical music to samba, rock and roll. Like nothing you've heard before, Whirlwind will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Technical Contact

Name:

Joe Troop

Phone:

919.584.2299

Support Materials

Showcase Description

Joe Troop's Whirlwind features new, original music by an eclectic ensemble of electric banjo (Joe Troop), flute (Rebecca Kleinmann), viola (Bailey Poesnecker), electric bass (Ramon Garcia), and drum set (Gaston Reggio) inspired by Troop's decade living in Argentina. Each musical number is preceded by some storytelling to add context. The songs may be in English, Spanish, or both.
These fresh sounds explore latin jazz and improvisation, R&B, candombe, bluegrass, chamber, samba, rock and roll, and beyond. There is nothing quite like it.

Would this artist like to be considered for Quick-Pitch?

no

Work Samples

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Application Files

Application filenames:

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-performerphoto.jpg

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-pressphoto.jpg

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-biography.pdf

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-epk.pdf

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-techreq.docx

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-itinerary.pdf

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Supplementary Files

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General Touring Info

Performance Fees
1 show

$9,000 USD

2-3 shows

$7,000 USD

4-7 shows

$4,500 USD

8+ shows

$4,000 USD

Touring Performers:

5

Rooms Needed:

5

Please answer indicate that your 2 most viable touring months in the upcoming season(s).

February, April

Community & Educational Outreach

Each member of this ensemble is an experienced educator. They offer in-school performances but can also work with students - either as an entire entity for an ensemble, or as individuals for an ensemble or individuals. Workshops, masterclasses, private lessons.

Is an outreach performance included in your mainstage performance fee?

Yes, one either same-day or consecutive day engagement activity is included in the fee. We could add more for an additional fee. Joe Troop's Whirlwind also offers a residency program.

Other Offerings
Residencies,Workshops,Master Classes,School Programming,Spanish-language Programs,Lectures/Speakers

Promotion Publicity

We have an in-house publicist who services both her existing media list (newspapers, digital, radio) as well as any media list provided by the presenter. All dates appear on Joe Troop's website, monthly emails, and social media posts. The dates may also appear cross-posted in Larry & Joe's emails and socials.
The band is happy to appear for in-studio radio sessions or interviews whenever scheduling permits. Joe himself can always make time for interviews, appearances, and engagements.

Promotional filenames (also listed above):

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-performerphoto.jpg

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-pressphoto.jpg

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-biography.pdf

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-epk.pdf

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-techreq.docx

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Tech Information

Performance Load Strike Time

90

Tech Requirements Files

ID023098-joe-troops-whirlwind-techreq.docx

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Additional Tech Requirements

Minimum stage dimensions:
20' x 12'

- Experienced audio technician
- Board with phantom power, at least fourteen channels
4 x vocal microphones (SM58s or better)
4 x boom stands
1 x DI (viola)
14 x XLRs
5 x monitors with separate mixes
1 x 5-piece drum set (2 x toms, a snare drum, hi-hat and kick drum. Artist will bring crash cymbals)
1 x solid state tube amplifier (Mesa Boogie preferred but not required)
1 x cabinet bass amp

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