STEP INTO THE FUTURE: Look back from where you've come and plan your next step. Special Events, Anniversaries, Festivals, Concerts? Book ERNIE- Prices are competitive
WHAT’S Your PLEASURE, Your DESIRE?
Motown, R&B, Gospel – Christian Contemporary, Pop, Rock, Blues and Jazzy stuff; Country, Island, Reggae, Folk; A Taste of Spanish, Italian, Polish, or Greek? Maybe the Early Standards, Or the Oldies but Goodies; Choose, it can be yours. Let’s Go Back or Forward!
Seasoned-Versatile-Music Entertaining-Recording Artist: ERNIE HINES is a Singer, Songwriter/Composer (BMI), and Guitarist.
MEMBER: Chicago Federation of Musicians 10-208 & American Federation of Musicians and Canada
Words cannot describe the professionalism and quality of fun Ernie displays every time he plays for me! My customers love him, my staff loves him....they always both ask, "is Ernie playing tonight?" I'm so glad to have found this "living legend." He has not only been a great performer at my new restaurant/event hall, but more importantly, he has become a great friend! Don't hesitate to book this man. He's sure to please the crowd!!
Response from Ernie Hines/Baby Blue Records:
Bob,
Wow! How keen and thoughtful. I thank you. I'm sure you know the feeling is mutual; with inclusions of your family (mom and dad, sister, and her family) and the staff that helps generate the great service your clientele and customers receive at Sandwich Freedom Hall Restaurant on week-ends, in Sandwich, IL.
You know when you've found a good friend, something deep down inside tells you so, and I don't take my "friendships" lightly. It's my pleasure to work with, and for, you sir; and I’m making new friends in the process!
Ernie
You cannot go wrong with Ernie. What a pleasant man to work with and a great musician! He stole the show. Have already spoken to Ernie since and plan on booking him over and over again!
Response from Ernie Hines/Baby Blue Records:
Bob,
It's people like you who book entertainment for your special events, etc. (Warm, receptive, accommodating and appreciative), that drive and inspire artists' like myself to go that "extra mile" when we take the stage to entertain your audiences. I’m at your service.
Thank you for the high marks; and for the confidence you have in me,
Ernie Hines
We had the best time ever! He sounded great, was very sweet, on time, and just made the whole night a blast! I wish I could hang out with him all the time!
Response from Ernie Hines/Baby Blue Records:
Wow, the feeling was mutual! I am thrilled that a good time was had by all; it makes my work, with GigSalad and their clients, all the more rewarding.
Sarah, her husband, and Denton the club owner couldn't have been nicer; their friends (a little United Nations) were loud, warm, and receptive. I rate them and their hospitality superb! I was on stage for two hours and it went by so fast!
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Gutierrez, Denton & patrons, and GigSalad.
Most humbly,
Ernie Hines
Price Range: $250 - $1500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Music: Past, Present, and Future (philosophical too); a musical connection, audience participation; “Sing-A- Longs,” a real grand uplifting and wonderful time!
About Ernie Hines
By the year 2000, Ernie Hines (singer/songwriter/guitarist) had been a recording artist for over thirty years. First on the USA Record’s label, then on the Stax Record’s label - Help Me Put Out The Flame (In My Heart) /A Better World (For Everyone), as well as on the We Produce Record’s label - Electrified Love, and Our Generation (covered by John Legend &The Roots, 2010).
To hear or purchase the thrice reissued album: Electrified Ernie Hines, search Ernie Hines, (link hidden), etc.
Ernie’s recordings are on the walls of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, Tennessee.
BULLITEN!!! 2014 The Christmas song, "Jesus, The Christ Child (Spirit of Christmas)" is available; and so is "Everlasting Love (The Wedding Song)" by Ernie Hines, on Baby Blue Records. You can buy at all major sites where CDs are sold; get yours now. Watch it on YouTube
Ernie generally works the Illinois area, but will travel up to 500 miles, or more, if the "gig" dictates it and expenses are well covered.
Staging, lighting, and sound are always good to have available, but not always necessary. I'm self-contained.
However, depending on the venue, if the stage is equipped with a professional sound system to pipe my "studio/ backing tracks" through, I can perform to a big band/group sound also.
| May 30, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Island Party Hut |
| May 23, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Island Party Hut |
| May 16, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Island Party Hut |
| May 09, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Island Party Hut |
| May 05, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Island Party Hut |
| May 05, 2021 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| August 05, 2016 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| July 15, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
| June 21, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 22, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Pacific Garden Mission |
| August 20, 2015 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
The "Set List" is varied dependent on the type of venue at which I will be performing. Repertoire consist of more than 200 songs...
Sounds from out of the past: Motown, R&B/Gospel, Country & Southern Gospel, Pop - Rock, Caribbean/Island, Reggae, Folk, Standards and Contemporary. I also dab in Spanish, Italian, Polish, and Greek songs.
Influences
Sam Cooke, Clyde McPhatter, Brook Benton, Harry Belafonte, Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Vince Gill, George Strait; the Beatles, Drifters, Temptations, Eagles, Johnny Nash, Billy Joel, Al Green, Jessy Dixon, and Mario Lanza.
Sam Cooke, his bro. L.C. Cooke ( worked as his personal guitarist thru’ the years), also Johnnie Taylor, Clyde McPhatter, Roscoe Robinson (the Blind Boys’ groups, and R&B fame) Lowell Fulsom, Slim Harpo blues band, the Joe Valentines band, after leading the radio popular gospel group; the Scotlandaires of Baton Rouge, LA. Played and wrote with Ivan “Sonny” Thompson (Chess Records), “Little Ben & The Cheers”, The Lovelites (Chicago), the gospel Violinaires of Detroit, MI.
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