The Dynamic Duo of Jake Kaligis and Michael Rauscher have been performing music for all ages in the Lehigh Valley and beyond since 2002.
It has been a great journey. Following in the footsteps of greats such as the Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel the Duo play two acoustic Martin guitars
and switch off vocalizing leads and harmonies.
While steeped in the American music of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan they are also heavily influenced by the "British Invasion" era of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Their influences are as diverse as the repertoire that defines them, "Dynamic".
Playing and interpreting great standards like Georgia on My Mind and What a Wonderful World, they manipulate renditions of songs from the 70s artists of the like James Taylor, Led Zepplein, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and even Tom Waits.
This sets the stage for Jake and Mike to have a unique setting to minister their own original music.
These songs have country flair with jazzy overtones, as well as some Latin flavors that sneak onto the menu as well.
While playing in two separate full ensembles, they have this platform to hone and stylize their own compositions.
So they're a little bit country and a little bit Rock and Roll, they're definitely all heart! |
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Michael
Rauscher began his journey upon receiving his first guitar on Christmas
Day, 1983... Over the last 15 years he has been part of a dozen or so
musical projects and has been making a living as a professional musician
for the last decade... Michael's musical journey has taken him as far
west as Vail Colorado, as far north as Boston Massachusetts and as far
south as Key West Florida... He's also found himself performing shows
with some of the most respected names in rock and roll (Iggy pop, matchbox
20, cowboy junkies, live). Michael continues his journey still with
the Aardvarks, the Dynamic Duo,
New Amsterdam...more |
~MIKE'S JOURNEY~
New Amsterdam 2007-2008
The Aardvarks 2002-2008
The Dynamic Duo 2002-2008
A Pair of Armadillos 2002-2004
The Kites 2002-2004
Seamrippers 2001-2002
Sweet Brother Rush 1999-2000
The Honeybuzzards 1998-1999
The Armadillos 1993-2004
Triangle 1990-1992
Waiting for Rain 1990-1992
Acid House 1989-1990
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...About Jake |
Jake Kaligis, Award winning singer /songwriter/guitarist, Jake fronts the equally fantastic Jake Kaligis Band. His music reflects his life's travels from the spicy salsa sounds of Miami to the jam of the Grateful Dead and the rhythmic gymnastics of the Gypsy Kings. Jake's Bummer Tent Records release Durango features many of his great original songs, offering a blend of all these musical styles. Stretched, the recent release on Bummer Tent Records was six years in the making. Jake continues his journey still with Crippled Moonshine, Skulldiggers,
Golden-Rentler-Kaligis Trio, The Jake Kaligis Band and with Michael
Rauscherin the Dynamic Duo...more |
~JAKE'S JOURNEY~
New Amsterdam 2007-2008
Jake
Kaligis Band 1997-2008
Crippled Moonshine 1986-2004
Dynamic Duo 2002-2008
Skulldiggers 2002-2008
Golden-Rentler-Kaligis Trio 2002-2008
Three Together 2000-2002
Solo -
Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, Lehigh Valley, Netherlands, Japan 1995-1997
Phil Stahl & Still Phal Band 1995
Scott Bradoka Band 1996-2003
No Flies oN Frank 1993-1995
Solo – South Beach, Miami, FL
1991-1992
Bahama Monster - Miami thru Key
Largo,
Marathon Key & Key West, FL
1990-1991
The Future 1989-1990
Bitter Sweet (Maudlin Daze) 1988-1989
Berklee College of Music
1987-1989
Elysium 1985-1987
Alright Now 1986-2008
Acoustic Solo 1986-2008
The Original Three 1983-1985 |
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