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George Staerkel

George Staerkel is a well known musician, music director and producer.

George Staerkel performing for the Rhythm Cats. Source: apachejunctionindependent.com

​George spent his early years as vocalist with the famous “Tokens” from 1980 – 1985. Hailing originally from Wisconsin, he’s been in Arizona for over 15 years and for most of that time was the Music Director for the Arizona Opry. George has been performing professionally since he was 10, and he has produced an exciting musical experience that showcases the talents of the famous ‘Rhythm Cats’. George brings a five octave vocal range and expertise with any style of music. He will amaze you with over 50 different instruments including the celebrity horns of Doc Severinsen, Boots Randolph, Al Hirt, Herb Alpert, Tex Beneke, Maynard Ferguson and the world’s largest saxophone – the Contra-Bass Sax.

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Sources

http://www.rhythmcatsshow.com/cast-of-performers/ - Accessed March 25, 2016.

​Don Sterkel, March 2016.

Last  updated March 25, 2016.