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33° North is a steel drum performance group that can add a Calypso feel to your next event. Perfect for themed events or to infuse some energy and fun, the steel drum music rounds out the musical sounds of guitar, keyboards and bass to provide a full sound that is perfect for social hours, tradeshows, [...]
When Aaron Cross traded his 10-speed for a four-wheeler, it wasn’t an all-terrain vehicle — it was a wheelchair. According to his friends, the chair is a character builder that allows him to push himself to the limits.
A communications graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aaron has been a quadriplegic since May 1991 [...]
Alex Cole is one of the top young rising comedians today…and he has been for the past 25 years! In the beginning, Alex Cole was one of the original Minneapolis Comedy All-Stars, working side by side with comics like Louie Anderson and Jeff Cesario. Alex has performed at over 1,400 colleges and universities from coast [...]
Does your event call for authentic Dixieland Jazz Music? If so, then the Barbary Coast Dixieland Jazz Band might be the perfect act for your event. Since 1967, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band has set thousands of toes tapping at major night clubs, the Minnesota State Fair, the Ordway Theatre, and over the airways of [...]
No matter where Becky performs, she is a class act. Her music is original, drawing on the influence of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and her own thoughtful spirit. Becky’s incredible voice floats, whispers then soars above music of the highest quality. She takes her listeners on a musical journey, exploring new places and meeting new [...]
Belladiva, the Twin Cities hottest show band, features an electrifying ensemble of accomplished singers, dancers, and musicians. Covering a wide variety of music including pop, R&B, disco, rock, country, and jazz, Belladiva keeps the party going and takes any event to a whole new level!
Belladiva’s expertise, versatility, and attention to every detail, allows them to [...]
The laughter’s contagious when you catch Bingo Fever! Leonard and Phyllis Gunderson guide you through this interactive, improv game show complete with audience participation. That’s right, you’re not going to just watch the show, you’ll be in it!
The show is customized with material written and performed for each show based on the information YOU provide [...]
Sixties and Seventies Rock & Roll Beach Party Summertime Family Fun
If you’re looking for rock & roll beach party summertime fun, you’ve come to the right place because we are proud to present to you the Midwest’s only official beach party band, “Bob & the Beachcombers”!
This all-ages family fun show features the super surfing [...]
C. Willi Myles takes everyday life challenges and applies the humor to them. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country and performs regularly on…
If you are looking for an entertainment option that will truly get your guests to interact, then a Casino Show may be the perfect solution!
Casino Shows work with small or large groups!
Contact an entertainment consultant to work out a configuration that works for your event.
Some of your guests may be unfamiliar with different types of [...]
Cirko Cabaret, a production of the Xelias! Aerial Arts Performance Company, i s anon-stop show of wonder, beauty, art, and fun! This cirque-style show is specifically designed to be able to work in both theater and non-theater settings – the perfect formula for a successful event, no matter your facility!
Bring the intimacy of circus cabaret [...]
Dan Sperry is not your average magician.
To see a Dan Sperry show is to experience a show like you’ve never seen before. Creatively combining comedy, magic, and illusion with a twist of the bizarre, Dan Sperry creates an evening of entertainment that has been called:
“A Wild Ride” (Magic Magazine)
“A Hilarious and Awesome Show!” (University of [...]
David Malmberg plays the classical guitar. He is a disciple of Dona America Martinez Serrano, Doctor of Guitar at the Conservatory of Music, Seville, Spain. When David plays, it is like listening to a miniature orchestra with all the accompanying colors and textures. The music is never too loud and consequently, never gets in the [...]
When David Malmberg takes the stage, he doesn’t come alone. Using the classic art of ventriloquism, David makes many very interesting and very funny characters come to life. It’s hard to believe these characters aren’t actually talking. David can make sounds and voices appear out of virtually anywhere. It’s a special treat to watch David [...]
David is a Balloon Entertainer, making and creating fun out of latex balloons. He entertains children and adults with a blend of humor and interaction with the people and children around him, while rapidly making creations out of various balloons. Watching him blow up, twist, tie and make the balloons is almost as much fun [...]
Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and today. Take a journey through time when you experience these artists’ great contribution to American music.
The show features music made famous by divas including Patsy Cline, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Tina Turner, [...]
G.L. Berg has many options available for your special occasion or dance event! We offer a wide range of disc jockeys ranging from simple setups to extravagant sound & light shows.
You might not think of it, but there are many things you can consider when looking for that “perfect DJ” at your event. Consider the [...]
Bring back the excitement of a drive-in movie! Or, perhaps you would like to have a “Dive-In” located poolside! Whatever the environment, the BIG SCREEN is an excellent choice for entertaining your audience.
All packages include:
• Travel
• DLP Digital Projector
• Inflatable Movie Screen (size dependant on package)
• 300 Watt Sound System
• All necessary cables and hardware
• Audio/Video Technician [...]
Dueling Pianos is an interactive musical experience. Take two pianos, two energetic and talented performers, a whole lot of requests and interaction from your audience – and you create an evening of fun!
Over the years we have often gotten requests from clients looking for Dueling Pianos as an option for the entertainment portion of their [...]
The Extreme Canine Show is perfect for fairs and special events that are looking to create a space/event where families can gather and enjoy the remarkable skills of these highly trained dogs. All of the dogs used in these amazing performances have been rescued from animal shelters and that just adds to the charm that [...]
Gary Berg is a successful business owner, coach, former college administrator, and a really regular guy. His presentation is entitled “Simple Truths in the Workplace and in Life”. This presentation challenges all who listen to try to look at their lives more closely and with more focus and it challenges audiences to be better at [...]
For many years Gary Wick has been performing his fun and unique comedy ventriloquism show on cruise ships and at corporate events and fairs and festivals throughout the country. With sound effects, a great sense of humor, unique characters, and exceptional skill, Gary can entertain virtually all ages and make everyone laugh and have a [...]
The GMG is made up of an extremely talented group of top jazz musicians from the entire state of Minnesota. The group is founded by jazz pianist George Maurer. The GMG can go out in many formats from a jazz trio, to a four piece, to a five piece, to a full big band that [...]
“A piano…a bass…a guitar…all you really need on stage to create an evening of fun. Well, you might want to include the guys who play the instruments, too….”
The George Maurer Trio knows how to handle unique performance settings; from big concert halls to ballroom corners at wedding receptions (where the potted plants are slightly more [...]
“George of the Juggle” is actually Greg Kaler from St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Greg’s Grandpa Kaler used to call him George. Greg doesn‘t know why, he thinks Grandpa just liked the name! Grandpa Kaler was one of his best friends- he taught Greg to fish. Now every time Greg is referred to as “ George“ it reminds [...]
An Evening with Glen Everhart is a fun, funny, totally interactive musical experience for your audience! Glen’s show is a one man comedy musical variety act, combining his hilarious songs and stories with marvelous musicianship and audience participation from beginning to end. His knack for pulling an audience “out of their shell” and making them [...]
Good Time Charlie and his fabulous feet
A man of a thousand songs in many genres of music, Charlie will bring his good spirit and expertise at when to play just the right song for the moment — whether it is ambiance to a conversation at a group dinner, an after dinner show with joke songs [...]
Gordy Pratt is a singer, a songwriter and a funny man who can get your group laughing. Gordy has been performing for a long time and has one of those personalities that as soon as you meet him you like him. He’s been called the “Victor Borge of the Guitar”. Classically trained in New York, [...]
Glen’s HEEBIE JEEBIES Family Comedy Music Show is the perfect entertainment for fairs, festivals, corporate and association family picnics, and elementary school lyceums! Kids will laugh, move, and dance there way through Glen’s forty-five minute show full of original kids comedy songs from his acclaimed CD “Young People of the World”. Top off [...]
In Capable Hands, a husband and wife comedy duo with eye-catching skills and off-center comic flair, are favorites wherever they perform. This innovative comedy juggling team is featured at fairs, festivals, and corporate events, as well as by cruise lines, Disney World, and Atlantic City. Trained by Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, they [...]
InPulse creates a powerful sound that features stunning solos, exceptional harmonic blend, and driving rhythms. Their performances showcase the beauty and versatility of the human voice, drawing from virtually every genre of music – from Pop to Rock, Country to Hip-Hop, and Jazz to R&B. InPulse plays an active part in the evolution of a [...]
If your event calls for interactive games we can take care of it. Let G.L. Berg Entertainment provide your group with the games you want and need to make your event really fun. These are the giant, inflatable games seen at many festivals, senior parties and other events. Packages include skilled operators to ensure your [...]
A James Wedgwood show is “as much fun as you can have without moving your lips!” James uses both traditional comic ventriloquism along with cutting edge props and skills to create a unique show full of laughs and audience participation.
James’ show is a variety show in and of itself. He makes virtually everything talk – [...]
Whether you have a corporate dinner, meeting, convention, fair/festival or party, Jerry will make your next event impressive, unique and unforgettable. His interactive, comedic style brings audience participation to a new level. With a distinctive voice and energetic personality, Jerry positively embraces an audience with anything-can-happen clean comedy. He really gets people involved. His show [...]
In a single line you can describe what you get from a John Bush performance – “Big laughs from an odd little man!” John has spent the past decade performing both his stand up comedy routine along with acting in major movies (such as “The Thomas Crown Affair”), television shows (including “Law and Order”) and [...]
Kenny Ahern’s shows are filled with AMAZING comedy antics, HILARIOUS physical comedy and FUN audience play! Touring the planet for over 25 years, performing to thousands upon thousands of audiences, Kenny has steadily built his reputation as a world-class family entertainer. He creates a high-energy, interactive comic world that very few can resist. It’s Simple. You provide a stage [...]
Nashville-based Kier has spent 20 years touring non-stop, sometimes as a singer-songwriter, sometimes as a comedian, and more often than not a little of both! He is also a speaker, and is probably the only guy in Nashville to have played a writer’s night at the famed Bluebird Café, headlined at Zanies Comedy Club and [...]
Kristoffer Olson’s quick-witted and self-deprecating character drives a show that plays like an earth-friendly hybrid of stand-up comedy and magic.
The Beatles virtually come alive on stage when the Liverpool Legends perform. This very talented and unique tribute act was founded by none other than George Harrison’s sister, Louise, and she remains actively involved in promoting their shows and making them the best act of their type performing today.
Audiences of all ages love this show. [...]
Mannequin in Motion is a performance group that provides custom-designed presentations tailored to meet the needs of any social or corporate event. Animated characters will add a fresh approach when introducing a new product at a convention or trade show, delivering key messages at a safety seminar, as well as, entertaining guests at a themed [...]
With four voices that blend together so seamlessly they sound like one, you won’t believe your ears when you hear your favorite songs performed by Marcoux Corner. They explode with energy and make everyone in the audience, from 7 to 70, tap their toes and clap their hands with the enthusiasm that only a Marcoux [...]
When folk humorist Mary Mack takes the stage to deliver her stand-up comedy routine, get ready for a real treat. In her show, Mary recounts off-kilter stories of life as a former polka band leader, music teacher, and all-around confused individual. Her show is mostly stand up comedy, but she also pulls out some instruments [...]
Mary Rowles proves to be one of the most original comediennes performing today. This knock-out, stand-out comedienne is a combination of Lily Tomlin, Andrea Martin and Celine Dion all rolled into one! Her broad spectrum of talent, combined with nearly twenty years of experience, is a perfect match for a variety of venues including corporate [...]
From his start as a third-grader reciting Bill Cosby routines at recess, to performing today at comedy clubs all around the nation, Matt Fugate excels at delighting audiences with his original, real, and above all, funny comedy.
In addition to laying out the tales of his life in unflinching and hilarious detail, Matt also takes time [...]
“How can this woman possibly be funny?”
One of Maxine Jeffris’ favorite comments from a new fan was: ”I saw you walk out on stage and thought, ‘How can this woman possibly be funny?’”
When Maxine Jeffris takes the stage she may look all prim and proper and quite matronly, but don’t let that exterior fool you. [...]
Michael is a consummate professional a Minnesota-grown, classically-trained pianist who has been entertaining audiences large and small for more than a decade. Michael’s years of experience have found him in places spanning from holiday sing-alongs to entertaining the Minnesota House of Representatives. His repertoire ranges from jazz standards to classical favorites to The Beatles.
Fast Facts About [...]
Michael Johnson has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove, or be anyone but himself. Moreover, he is “THE” Michael Johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine.
His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings “Bluer Than [...]
Music City Brass presents a truly unique brand of Musical Entertainment, in a comforting instrumental and vocal style. With their unbeatable blend of musical talents, showmanship, spontaneity, and humor, they brighten the billboards of concert halls, casinos, fairs, festivals, cruise ships, and churches throughout the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1969, The Brass has enjoyed [...]
No Better Cause is an award winning pop/soul/funk vocal band hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska. Through a combination of jaw-dropping performances and innovative studio musicianship, their music has put them on a national platform since their humble beginnings in 2002.
With a unique assortment of both original songs and uniquely arranged covers, No Better Cause is guaranteed [...]
Are you interested in adding that “little extra” to your event? Novelty Artists & Activities are often those little additions to an event that make them memorable and great fun for all ages.
G.L. Berg Entertainment only works with the best artists – always professional, quality artistry, and a delight to work with!
Available Artists:
Caricature Artists (black/white [...]
Enjoy the crazy antics and looney tunes of Ole Torgerson and his buddy Elmer as they take aim with their double-barreled humor and their looney Scandihoovian tunes.
Ole and Elmer are a spin-off comedy team from The Memories, one of the region’s most popular and durable music groups. “Ole” and “Elmer” (Tim Stevens and Warren Petryk) [...]
Paul Imholte is the Musical Stringman, and has more than earned that title because he brings nearly a dozen string instruments to every performance. From the hammered dulcimer to the auto harp, guitar, violin, harmonica, jaw harp, and more, Paul Imholte can provide background music or stage show performances that are sure to delight all [...]
Peter Bloedel’s performances are a blend of physical coordination, mystery, psychology, comedy, and downright magic trickery. Bloedel’s show dazzles the eyes with astonishing feats of balance, and juggling, and baffles the mind with mystifying demonstrations of mind reading, magic, and mentalism.
Audiences don’t just watch the Perpetual Vaudeville show, but they experience collaborative entertainment, as many [...]
Reception Jazz specializes in providing professional top-shelf, live background music that is warm and inviting and at a price you can afford to hear!
Reception Jazz offers three standard options to compliment your event, from solo instrument, to their signature trio of piano, bass, and drums, to the Trio Plus! adding an additional melodic instrument such [...]
Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. All five of its engaging musicians sing and play several instruments. With sounds that range from the thunder of the Irish bodhran drum to the sparkle of the hammered dulcimer; from the lilt and rhythm of fiddle and guitar to [...]
Roger Radley is an award-winning comedian who has been performing his own brand of comedy for over 20 years. From the Trump Castle in Atlantic City to Opryland in Nashville to Las Vegas and conventions in Hawaii, this Wisconsin native keeps being called back for repeat performances by many groups.
Roger Radley has produced a radio [...]
SALSABROSA, led by Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist/vocalist, Viviana Pintado and international Cuban conga player Frank Rivery, leaves a “Havana Hot” buzz wherever it plays. In just two years SALSABROSA has become one of the premier Salsa acts in the Midwest. SALSABROSA’s explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms, mesmerizing vocal harmonies, and riveting horn solos make even [...]
Sami Dare’s stage hypnosis show is the ultimate reality show – the audience provides the entertainment!
Sami’s stage hypnosis programs explore the entertaining possibilities of the phenomenon we call hypnosis. The show is hilarious fun for everyone! Members of your group become stars of a wonderfully creative and hilarious romp through the imagination. They become fishermen, [...]
Scott Novotny recently celebrated his 25th anniversary of being a full-time professional stand-up comedian. Over that time, Scott has had people laughing from coast to coast with his clean, non-offensive, very funny observations and humor. Armed with only great comedy material, a wonderful sense of timing, and some physical comedy that is sure to [...]
Sean Emery is electric. Constantly emerging as an artist after over 20 years in show business, he deftly takes a familiar shtick and transforms it into something turbocharged and refreshingly wonderful. A true original, Sean Emery’s performances showcase his sparkling wit and broad antics such as when the rubbery-faced comedian peels himself off the floor [...]
Sean Paul & Juliane is a versatile magic, illusion and comedy show that can be structured to fit many different venues and budgets. Sean Paul and Juliane can perform their larger illusion show or smaller versions depending on what the situation requires. Sean Paul also has a solo comedy magic show and together they have [...]
“Slip Twister is not having fun until you’re having fun . . . and you WILL have fun!”
The band came into existence purely to make great music that feeds off their audience. Slip Twister is armed and ready to entertain anyone, anywhere at anytime. This three piece variety trio will knock your socks off!
Fast Facts [...]
A vivacious singer and recording artist, Stephanie brings audiences to their feet and tears to their eyes with her spontaneous quick wit, original jingles and crystal clear renditions of America’s most-cherished music. A performer since her childhood, Stephanie began her solo career at age three and has led an adventurous life ever since. Her shows [...]
Steve Meade always gets rave reviews. Whether it is high school groups, corporate events, fairs, festivals or colleges, everyone seems to connect with Steve and his approach to stage hypnotism. Steve’s style puts people at ease so everyone enjoys the show. With a very long list of past performances to his credit, Steve brings lots [...]
Steve Millar is an arranger, a composer, a musician, a singer, and a great entertainer. Steve and his party and variety dance band, Diamondhead, can create a show that is specifically suited for your event and your audience. Steve works with many of the top musicians throughout the Midwest and if you need something from [...]
Steve Russell specializes in the unusual, the different – the “extra” ordinary. If you are looking for something memorable, something to shake things up a bit at your next event, this is the act for you. In this slightly off-center variety show, you get all of the laughs of a [...]
Stevie Ray performed his first comedy show at the age of nine and has been making people laugh ever since. He has entertained audiences from San Diego to Singapore, from Broadway showhouses, colleges and universities, to the local watering hole. His comedy is clean, fast-paced, and funny. Stevie has opened for such [...]
Susan Vass is a long-time popular stand-up comedian who has been making people laugh at comedy clubs and at business meetings and theaters throughout the United States for over two decades. Susan’s wonderful view of life has made her one of the most successful comedians in the Midwest for years. She is also an author [...]
T. Texas Terry is that high-energy, very fun cowboy character created by Terry Davolt. Terry was a long-time Ringling Brothers performer and has also performed at casinos and concerts and shows throughout the world. T. Texas Terry was most recently the lead opening act for Brooks and Dunn as part of their Neon Circus tour. [...]
Terry Davolt has been entertaining audiences across the USA and around the world since 1983. He has won awards like Harrah’s “Entertainer of the Year” and has performed as far away as England, Canada, Japan, and Singapore. He has literally entertained hundreds of thousands of people so far in his entertainment career. In 2004 alone, [...]
Long time professional entertainers Kobi Shaw and Steve Russell have put their skills together to create this educational and entertaining show called The Art of Oomph.
The Art of Oomph! is a seminar presented to businesses and organizations. Created by the Comedy Juggling Duo of In Capable Hands, Oomph! teaches the art of Optimized, Organized, Mandatory [...]
For more than a decade, The Bad Larrys have performed throughout the northwest. This talented acoustical duo, from the Flathead Valley in Montana, features Jay Aiken on acoustic guitar and Scott Moore on upright bass. Their signature sound showcases tight vocal harmonies with amusing and often off-beat story telling. Some have described their style as [...]
Greg Kaler is The Games Guy. In his show, Greg demonstrates unique, non-competitive games from around the world. Then after his performance, the audience gets to play all the games, as Greg brings lots extra of everything for the children/families to play with!
THE GAMES:
From England: Shuttleball is a game played using a huge 7” birdie [...]
The Half Steps have been entertaining audiences all over central Minnesota with an eclectic mix of tunes for more than 12 years. With a set list that runs the gamut from barbershop to doo wop to Elvis and Dean Martin and back, it’s the odd audience member who can’t find something to like in a [...]
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If good old country music is what you desire (or good new country music), then you should check out the Marshall Star Band. This western-Wisconsin based country music band has toured nationally for many years playing in major casinos, nightclubs, and at private events.
If classic country is what your music fans want, then these guys [...]
The Medicine Show might just provide the tonic you need. These three talented musicians and showmen perform great music from the vaudeville era. With great bits, great songs, unique instrumentation and a whole lot of experience, these guys just make it happen. They can provide outstanding strolling music and background music or table to table [...]
For more than 30 years The Memories have been entertaining audiences from coast to coast. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this WI based group is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens. The Memories show has been described as a show full of music, laughter, and wonderful times. These guys are true [...]
These outrageous drummers turn five-gallon water bottles, barstools and pots & pans into legitimate musical instruments while jumping, sliding, twisting and stomping their way through ten minutes of fast and furious rhythmic fun!
These guys create a world of rhythm, pulse and performance that is all their own. Entertaining audiences worldwide, The Procrastinators are a drum-based [...]
Improvisational comedy creates a very fun, interactive and unique comedy show. The Stagebenders, a comedy duo based part-time in Las Vegas and part-time in Minneapolis, bring big bodies and big laughs to each show they perform. Armed with their great sense of humor and non-stop dialogue and actions, these two guys can make just about [...]
To put it in the simplest terms, Tim Cavanagh is just a very, very funny man. This Chicago-based comedian is a former schoolteacher who goes out to speak to corporate events and makes sure that everyone there laughs and gets in on the joke.
From Tim’s improv interviews with audience members to his great parody songs [...]
Tommy Dare is a master hypnotist. Whether he’s performing for a corporate or high school audience, stage hypnotist Tommy Dare’s fast-paced show will astound you. His mesmerizing personality and quick wit will diffuse inhibitions and set the stage for a night of hilarity and fun. Participants taken from the audience will participate in a totally [...]
In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, jazz combos or rock’n roll bands, there was only one instrument: the human voice. Today, an “a cappella” quartet from the Twin Cities region, called Tonic Sol-fa, is determined to take this most traditional of all musical expressions and make it the next big thing.
In [...]
Trio Bella (or Bella Duo) are wonderful string musicians playing a variety of styles and music from Celtic and classical music to popular songs. This trio can provide beautiful background music or even stage performances. The group is led by the very talented harpist Andrea Stern. If you want to add that really nice, classy [...]
Tuey goes beyond the usual display of juggling skills to include a wide array of manipulations. From the simplicity of tricks with a fifty-cent piece and yoyo, to the complexity of his ten part combination trick, Tuey runs the gamut, throwing cups about, spinning ropes, balls and rings, wearing flaming head gear while juggling torches [...]
Tyzen is one of the world’s most amazing Comedic Stage Hypnotists. He combines comedy and hypnosis in a way like no other. His hilarious antics will have any audience rolling in the aisles with laughter — giggity, giggity…alllllright!
Expect your audience to be on the edge of their seats! Watch as they witness a high energy [...]
Armed with a beautiful voice, a keyboard, a guitar and a smile that will warm a cold Minnesota day, Vicky will win over your event with music and laughter. She has captivated audiences all over the nation with her winning combination of great songs and hilarious stories from the road that turn your evening into [...]
The Wacky Waiters will make your event something special and unique! During your social hour, reception, or dinner event, our experienced entertainers initially appear to blend in with the wait staff–even wearing the same attire. Of course, they don’t act like any ordinary waiters. As the event progresses, their wacky interactive antics will [...]
Watch humans fly and be amazed by the beauty, skill and athleticism of this performance group in action. Xelias is an aerial performance troupe capable of creating background entertainment or full shows to meet each individual client’s needs. The popularity of “Cirque” style entertainment has swept the country and Xelias can bring that magical, mystical, [...]
