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South Central Band
Oldies Band
Some of the artist I have played with:
 
John Jeremiah  (Recording Artist)-John recorded the hit song "Lake Shore Drive" with Aliotta,Haynes, & Jeremiah. John also played with Howlin' Wolf.
 
Next Sunday (Recording artist)-I played with this band at the Pagent in April 2006. The bands managment is based out of New York, & has opened for many big bands including Dave Matthews in the summer of '06.
 
Matt Stone Show (Touring Band) This group was based out of MN. We toured the United States for 2 years performing at Sutrgis SD, Deadwood SD, Kansas, Iowa, etc.
 
Cherry Hill (Classic Rock,Alton IL,) 2000-2003 Cherry Hill has opened for many big bands including: Pat Travers, Marshall Tucker, etc.
 
Major Krush (Variety Rock)-This band features Wes Searcy from the Excelerators. Major Krush is currently FOR HIRE!
 
Tranzit- (Classic Rock ,Alton IL)  Guitar/Vocals- Classic Rock,country,etc. Featuring:Mike Lewis,Kenny Highsmith
 
2 Can Sam (Modern Rock-St.Louis MO) Part of this group went on to tour with the Stone Show. Drummer Dean Voumard still lives in Mn. & works in the Stage Hands Union. 
 
Shleprock (Odies, Wood River IL)This was a fun band. Nothin but oldies'
 
Jerry Green (Sax-St.Louis MO)Jerry has performed with Motown groups along with some of the best bands in St.louis.
 

Some of the groups I have performed for:
-Back Door Mens Club (BDM fest w/Tranzit)
-Easter Seals (wing ding)
-Biker Boogie Bash (w/2 can sam)
-ABATE of Alton IL (Annual party)
-New Attitudes Biker Group (Party)
-Alton Expo (with Shleprock)
-Bethalto Homecoming (w/tranzit)
-Bunker Hill IL, (4th july, w/shleprock)
-SIUE Starbucks (Coffie House)
-Brighton Gun Club (w/Cherry Hill)
-Roxana Daycare
-Meadowbrook Country Club (Chesterfield MO)
-Lake Forest Country Club(Lake St.Louis MO)
-St.Albans Country Club (St.Albans MO)
-Alton Boat & Motor Club (w/tranzit)
-Alton Moose Lodge (w/tranzit)
 

Radio & Announcing
-106.5 fm "Smooth Jazz" WSSM (worked as board op. for two years. Boss:Nick Spinolis,WIL)
-89.9 fm WLCA (Worked as DJ and produced show called Tyed-Dyed Cafe`)
IV>-Associates Degree in Radio/Broadcasting (Recieved degree from LCCC.Instructor:Mike Lemmons)
-MC & DJ for Easter Seals events
-Girscouts DJ at events every year since 2000. Local Edwardsville troupe.
-Roxana '87 class reunion DJ at event
-Roxana '66 reunion DJ event
-MC & DJ Girlscout Troop 111 events (Tena Jones,

BOOKING AGENTS
 
Quinn Productions (St.Charles MO)
This is the agency I currently use.
Patt Holt is head of Quinn productions
 and can take care of all your booking needs. 636-947-0120
 
Here are some agents that I have used in the past:
Sunn Productions (St.Louis MO)
Derkop/Wirth (Minn, MN)
Swain productions (Alton IL)
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References
Patt Holt  636-947-0120 (Quinn Productions)
Mike Lemmons 618-466-8936 (WLCA radio)
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Contact Information:
Chris Belden
618-251-4481
221 S Central
Roxana IL, 62084
chrisbelden.tripod.com

SCHOOL RESUME
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1998- 2002-
Lewis and clark -Community College Godfrey IL.
-Radio Broadcasting Associates Degree

-Production Director June 1999 to June 2000
DUTIES:
-Spots, Commercials, Weekly Voiceovers, Sweepers,
-Whispers
-SAW Classic, 4 track software audio workshop
-Digital editing software for audio production
-SAW 32 PLUS, Hard disk editing software

-24 Track multi track digital recorder
-Effects module (various audio processing effects)
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Awards received
-Received Madison County Community Development
-Scholarship ($1.000)
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INTERNSHIP
-June 1, 2000 to August 18, 2000 Macrac Inc. #9
North Cougar Drive
Glen Carbon, IL 692-7661
DUITES:
-Adobe Premier, Digital video editing software
-Premier consisted of producing,
editing, and using video effects
-Bors Effects Software
-CD Creator
-Burned analog(records)recordings to digital
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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-11/2000 - 3/2002 WSSM Smooth 106.5
Nick Spinolias (314) 781-9600
8081 Manchester St. Louis,MO
DUTIES:
-Board Operator
-Maintain playlist for on air broadcasts
-Maintain Maestro automated music program.
-Load songs, spots, and liners into computer(Maestro automation system)
-Log each spot break
-Log beacon lights on tower and log transmitter
-Log EMS
-Log questions and comments book as needed
-2 hours/week on air practice, beginning April 7, 2001-2 times
-www.smooth1065.com
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-4/2000 11/2000 MJDoerr Prof. Cleaning
-Cottage Hills, IL
-Cleaning Technician
-(618) 377-0260
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-4/1993 Current Self-employed Wood River, IL
-Professional
-Musician,Djservice,djservice.itgo.com
-Manage and perform in local and traveling band
-Stone/ Duerkop-Wirth Agency Appleton Ws.
-MN & WS for two years
-Recording demos and burning C.D.s for local
musicians.
-Motrax music, Dj, Karaoke, service I created.
-The Cherry Hill Band- One of the most popular bands in Alton IL. June-2002 to current.

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-2/1991 4/1992 Pilar Industries Earth City, MO
-Professional Mover North American
-Move furniture for offices and homes
__Out of buisness no phone
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-7/1989 2/1991 Cord Moving and Storage Earth City, MO
-Professional Mover North American
-Move furniture for offices and homes
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-11/1987 7/1989 Panteras Pizza East Alton, IL
-Cook and delivery driver
-Cook, stock, deliver, and clean up
-6/1987 11/1987 McCrorys Department Store East

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Volunteer Work:
-Worked on campaign for Jackie Monroe for Madison
-County Board.
- Participated in door to door literature drops Volunteered as a Poll Watcher November 7, 2000