Talking Machine

• Dianne Holzhammer-Holub - Vocals, percussion
• Chris Holub - Vocals, guitar

Dianne Holzhammer-Holub and Chris Holub are Talking Machine, a husband and wife acoustic power-duo and the
culmination of years of combined musical expertise.

Talking Machine is not your ordinary acoustic duo, instead they approach their instruments as if
part of a fully loaded, fully-manned rock group. While the
"unplugged" nature of the group is sonically more reasonable,
the approach affords each performance a fuel injected, fully
formed, rhythmically driven musical experience that can include
all genres, old and new. The result is a sound that is complete,
proficient, high energy, and raw.

During a Talking Machine performance you are likely to hear anything from Prince to Pearl Jam, Sam the Sham and The Pharoahs to The Foo Fighters, Bill Withers, Hendrix, The Misfits and much, much more.

Talking Machine is a robust, modern take on the acoustic duo,
and the combined force of two veteran musicians whose
separate but equal talents have created something unlike any other.

Currently, the duo performs all over the greater New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Standing monthly gigs at bars, hotels and restaurants, also weddings, private house parties, corporate events and festivals of all kinds are among the vast array of gigs Talking Machine is available for.

The convenience and compact nature of the duo along with a complete, professional sound system makes Talking Machine an easy fit for any and all of your entertainment needs.

Talking Machine is also available as a trio with the addition of a versatile, energetic percussionist. Be sure to specify in your bid request for the trio if this peaks your interest.

• Sweet Dreams - The Eurythmics
• Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
• Mother - Danzig
• I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
• Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
• Big Balls - AC/DC
• Hybrid Moments - The Misfits
• Starman - David Bowie
• Skulls - The Misfits
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
• All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
• When The Levee Breaks - Led Zepplin
• Death Letter - Son House
• The Man Who Sold The World - David Bowie
• Space Oddity - David Bowie
• Blister in The Sun - Violent Femmes
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Wonder Wall - Oasis
• Zombie - The Cranberries
• Karma Police - Radiohead
• Because The Night - Patty Smith
• Simple Man - Lynard Skynard
• Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
• Vaseline - Stone Temple Pilots
• Peace Frog - The Doors
• LA Woman - The Doors
• When Doves Cry - Prince
• Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
• Everlong - The Foo Fighters
• Burnin Down The House - Talking Heads
• Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
• Sugar We're Goin Down - Fall Out Boy
• Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog
• Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
• Fake Plastic Trees - Radio Head
• These Boots are Made for Walkin - Nancy Sinatra
• Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
• Little Wing - Hendrix
• Voices Carry - Til Tuesday
• Sweet Child of Mine - Gun's and Roses
• Psycho Killer - Talking Heads
• What is and What Should Never Be - Led Zeppelin
• Darling Nikki - Prince
• Closer - NIN
• Love Song - The Cure
• Crazy - Seal
• Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
• Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
• Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
• Creep - Radiohead
• Them Bones - Alice in Chains
• I am the Highway - Audioslave
• Jeremy - Pearl Jam
• Brass in Pocket - The Pretenders
• Use me - Bill Withers
• Kiss - Prince
• Champagne Supernova - Oasis
• In The Meantime - Spacehog
• Little Red Riding Hood - Sam The Sham and the Pharoahs
• Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
• You Oughta Know - Alanis Morisette
• I Put a Spell On You - Screamin Jay Hawkins
• Cornflake Girl - Tori Amos
• Black - Pearl Jam
• Here Comes The Rain Again - The Eurythmics
• Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
• Poker Face - Lady Ga Ga
• Magic Man - Heart
• Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
• Chocolate Jesus - Tom Waits
• Ace of Spades - Motorhead
• Kashmir - Led Zeppelin
• Fame - David Bowie
• Let's Dance - David Bowie
• Sunglasses at Night - Cory Hart
• Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
• 10 years Gone - Led Zeppelin
• Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
• Manic Depression - Hendrix
• Hey Joe - Hendrix
• No One Knows - Queens of the Stone Age
• Ain't No Rest For The Wicked - Cage The Elephant
• Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
• Word Up - Cameo
• Dancing Barefoot - Patty Smith
• Don't Stop Believin - Journey
• Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
• Mary Janes Last Dance - Tom Petty
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Thank You - Led Zeppelin
• Vasoline - Stone Temple Pilots
• Paranoid Android - Radiohead
• No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
• Get It On - T Rex
• What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
• Hand in My Pocket - Alanis Morisette
• Dancin Days - Led Zeppelin
• Drive - Incubus

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• We (employees and patrons of Creekside Restaurant & Bar) were extremely impressed with Talking Machines. They were very professional and their talent blew us away. They also had good energy and engaged the crowd. We have already booked them multiple times for this upcoming summer season and are very excited for their return! -- Brittney H, Catskill, NY, 4/22/2011
• You simply can not and will not be disappointed with Talking Machine! They did close to 5 hours for a private party that I threw, and they quite simply OWNED it. Every single guest commented on how awesome they were. The set lists were staggering, covered everything you could want. Not to mention the several songs they prepared at my request. Myself and others at the party are making arrangements with places we visit to get them booked! Incredibly talented, incredibly accomidating.......well, simply, incredible. Don't take my word for it....check out their audio and video online. And take note as i did; they include live gig video for you to check out. Enjoy! -- Dan C, Acra, NY, 6/4/2011
• Very pleased!! -- Josh C, Leeds, NY, 6/18/2011

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