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Weddings | High Schools | College | How to Hire Us | Contact Us | Customers References | Client Area | Meet Our Entertainers | Links | Home Meet Our Entertainers Bob Klemen & Crossroads Band This high energy band is perfect for your special occasion, wedding reception, festival or corporate event, performing a wide variety of musical styles from Rock, Pop, and Jazz to Country and Polkas. Whatever you are looking for this band can fill the bill. Band members include: Bob Klemen - Accordion, percussion and vocals - Bob has played the accordion for nearly his entire life, mastering a wide variety of styles. His career includes notable collaborations with some of the masters of Polka music including Frankie Yankovic, Jimmy Sthur (4 time Grammy Award winner), Myron Floren and others. Fred Riffel - Lead guitar and vocals - Fred has played and recorded professionally for more than 30 years with well known regional acts including Bobby Helms, L.A. Turnaround, and Get Vertical. He is also a founding member of the original CrossRoads band. Craig Martindale - Bass and vocals - Craig also began his music career early in life with well known local bands such as StoneHenge, Lady, Hurry and Lonnie Lester. He has also been part of opening acts for Chubby Checker, B.J. Thomas, Head East and the Guess Who. Mark Jacobsen - Saxophone - Mark started his music career in Milwaukee, Wi. His life path led him to the Herron school of Art where he teaches his second love. His first is playing the sax and he has played in the central Indiana area for over 15 years. Denise Riffel - Percussion and vocals - Denise began her music career singing in church praise groups over 15 years ago. She has sung the National Athem for opening night at the Grand National Rodeo and also for radio station WCBK. She joined her husband in Get Vertical and the original CrossRoads band and they also continue doing special music for area churchs. Joe Petruzzi - Drums, percussion and vocals - Joe began playing professionally with well known local bands Stonehenge, Jubal and Hurry. He also has toured professionally opening for various artists including Chubby Checker, B.J. Thomas, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet and the Allman Brothers. Mark Timko - Keyboards and percussion - Mark has a Masters Degree in music education from Arizona State University and has played professionally for a number of years. He now directs the religious education and music programs at Holy Spirit of Geist Catholic church. Need assistance with your special event? Be sure to ask us about: Emceeing events, presentation of awards and honors, introduction of special guests, and keeping the agenda on schedule. Background music during cocktail hour, dinner or between sets. Assistance with event coordination and staging including Master of Ceremonies. Favorite songs, lighting, audio visual presentations and other special touches. To reserve Bob Klemen & Crossroads for your event, call or email The Dance Machine: 812-331-2980 or 800-933-2980, anderson@bloomington.in.us. Return to Main Entertainers Page Weddings | High Schools | College | How to Hire Us | Contact Us | Customers References | Client Area | Meet Our Entertainers | Links | Home