Please meet some of the Professional Musicians ...

We share the photos of these fine musicians with the pride that we consider them friends, as well as customers.

Any unsolicited comments that they may offer, we share with gratitude that they have found an appreciation for our service, and have had a willingness to express it.

The Missing Links

Missing Links, a rockin' classic, has become one of Rockford’s favorite bands drawing large crowds at festivals, special events, and favorite night spots all over the Midwest. The Missing Links Band is a member of the RAMI (Rockford Area Musicians Industry) Hall Of Fame. For bookings contact: Dan Eisman 815 546-3021.

The Horns (Mike Giacalone and Dave Moore) appreciate the fine quality of products and professional service found at Stateline Instrument Repair.

You can keep up with "The Links" playing schedule at: http://www.missinglinglinksband.com.

The Moonlight Jazz Orchestra

S.I.R. has began to do repair work for some of the individual members of the "MJO".

This group was formed in 1974, in Rockford, IL. Performing in Rockford, Chicago and throughout the stateline area, the band can be seen at public events such a festivals, concerts and fairs, as well as at private parties and wedding receptions. Led by director Curt Peterson, the group consists of 19 members, including full horn and rhythm sections, and features soloists and vocalists. With nearly 400 selections, the group offers a wide variety of music. The "MJO" is a show band that provides jazz and quality music with a dash of comic relief.

S.I.R. is proud to have served all of the woodwind musicians of this orchestra. We anticipate a continued relationship with them all.

The "M.J.O." has videos available, and is currently in the recording studio for a brand new CD.

For bookings contact Lorna at 815-636-2263, or Curt at 815-874-9165.

"Jerry does quality work at a reasonable price, and with a smile too! A winning combination in my book." - Mimi Miriam has been teaching in Beloit, WI since 1980. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin (Stevens Point). Though she is qualified to teach nearly any band instrument, her "field of expertise" is with the oboe. Mimi has taught elementary music in Mayville and Beloit, Wisconsin. She is an active member of her church choir. She was the choir director for a time, but with her present schedule she is glad to just be a "member". Miriam's full time job is the Curriculum Coordinator and Teacher for "Bricolage Homeschool". She also subs for the Beloit/Janesville Symphony Orchestra, and plays in other music groups in the area. She is a member of the International Double reed Society and subscribes to "doublereed-L", an online discussion group for Double reed players, worldwide.

Mrs. Miriam Williams

Mr. Dan Mackey is a musician "par excellence". Over the past few years, we have reconditioned most of Dan's instruments, and provided new cases for them too. This picture was taken while Dan was test playing a Martin Tenor Sax that we recently provided a complete overhaul for. By the time that we did our own custom setup on the sax - - Dan was pleased with the results. Dan was involved with instrument play testing and research for the LeBlanc manufacturing plant (in Kenosha, WI) for several years. He currently plays the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area as the demand for his talents can be made to fit his schedule. Dan presently earns the larger portion of his income in the photo imaging industry. However ... if you ever hear Dan play ... you will agree that he could easily return to being a full time musician at any time that he may desire.

Mr. Dan Mackey

Mr. Jarczyk is a jazz artist that has used Stateline Instrument Repair Service for the majority of his musical needs for the past several years. Ken was a member of the first jazz quartet to tour the People's Republic of China. He has toured extensively with many of the best in jazz. (One of his memorable gigs, was a six month tour with Dizzy Gillespie.) Ken now plays mainly in the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area.

Mr.Kenny Jarczyk

The Kenny Jarczyk Jazz Group is creating a resurgence of quality bebop entertainment. Ken and his quartet are available for bookings by calling 815-964-8903.

	Tim Krause (top right in this picture of "Little Vito and the Torpedoes") is a talented area musican, educator, and entertainer. Tim's range of virtuosity extends from "Classical to Casual". He is equally at home, performing classical, rock, bebop, or jazz. He has frequently performed with area show bands, as well as "specialty" groups that perform in the Bahamas, and on various cruise ships. Tim is presently the reed player for the Madison, WI show band "Little Vito and the Torpedoes". He also continues to do freelance performing in his geographical area.	"I play music for a living and I count on the performance of my horns. Jerry at S. I. R. has been the only repair technician I have trusted for my repairs for over 25 years. His work is absolutely excellent."
Little Vito and the Torpedoes	Visit "Little Vito and the Torpedoes" web page at:http://www.littlevitoandthetorpedoes.com.