Mixtape

The Tashjian Brothers grew up listening to the Beatles, studying Miles Davis and John Coltrane, and listening to everything from Nirvana to Nusrat. They began this upbeat ensemble, and it became complete when Leslie Beukelman's beautiful vocals were combined with Martin Stonikas' bass playing. Their varied approach and song list allows them to appeal to both young partygoers and more formal venues. MIXTAPE, which is available as a trio or a bigger ensemble, attempts to elicit a "can't wait to see what happens next" response from the audience. They are at ease in a variety of contexts, from a lunchtime celebration to a late-night party. And, with enough notice, they are eager to learn any request. Add horns and a BeatMix DJ to make it a nonstop dance party! Leslie Beukelman's diverse voice style is ideal for MIXTAPE. Leslie loves what she does, and it shows. Whether she's baring her heart and soul with singer/songwriter band Brite Lite, bathed in red light in the corner of a bar with her girl trio The Oh Yeahs, rocking out with indie-rock-grunge group Miss Remember, belting out standards with an 18 piece swing band, or serenading the newlyweds and their friends in one of Chicago's historic ballrooms in a full length gown, she gives 110% in every single performance. She’s joined on stage by Jim Tashjian (Guitar, Bass, Vocals), Charles Williams (Guitar/Vocals), Pete Tashjian (Drums, Vocals), Martin Stonikas (Bass), Paul Bedal (Keys), Jamie Sherman (Vocals), and Aaron Mcevers (Sax and Horn Section Leader).