Streetlife

Widely regarded as the best "house-band" in the NBA, Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz will once again be providing the sounds enjoyed by countless Bucks fans over the years. The band combines superb musicianship and vocals with an exciting stage presence in performing a unique blend of R&B and Contemporary styles. Throughout the year, the band plays at many regional and national music festivals such as Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Jazz in the Park. Streetlife also conducts numerous music clinics and concerts at high schools and colleges throughout Wisconsin.

The group has been honored with many nominations and awards at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards banquets, including " Best Adult Contemporary Group" and "Best Jazz Group" in Wisconsin. The band’s latest CD has enjoyed airplay national on Smooth Jazz radio stations. This past summer Streetlife released it’s first DVD "Live on Plugged-In".

Saxophonist and keyboardist Warren Wiegratz, in his 20th season of performing at Bucks games, is a fixture on the Wisconsin music scene. He has been with several national acts such as Sweetbottom and Oceans. His solo version of the National Anthem has received critical acclaim and led him to perform it at sporting events across the United States. Hal Leonard Publishing, America’s largest music publisher, has recorded and released a CD/sheet music package that contains Wiegratz’s versions of "the Star Spangled Banner" and "O’ Canada".

He has scored music for two feature films and has had works performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. His music for commercials and audio/visual projects have been honored with many awards including the National Ad Club Awards, (Addy’s).

Streetlife is co-led by drummer Tony Wagner, the founding member of the group. He has received national acclaim for his excellent drum work on numerous recordings and with the legendary Jazz-Fusion band Matrix. Tony is also a Physical Education teacher at Ripon High School.

Vocalist Joe Jordan has won several WAMI awards including "Best Male Vocalist" and "Top R&B Artist". His dynamic stage presence and outstanding vocal technique add to the excitement at Bucks games. Joe’s first solo CD "Mr. Jordan" has received critical acclaim.

Female vocalist Ameerah Tatum will once again be joining the band for Bucks games. She has done many national tours with such artists as Janet Jackson, Sheena Easton and Paula Abdul.

More information about Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz is available on their website: www.streetlifejazz.com