Artist Profile: Fantabulous

Silly Name, Serious Band

With exceptional musicianship, powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and more than 100 years of combined professional music experience, the members of Fantabulous know how to get wedding, corporate event, festival, and club crowds on their feet and keep them there. Playing songs from the 60s to today including pop, rock, country, R & B, rap, funk, and jazz music, their song catalogue has something for just about everyone. A sampling of the variety of artists covered by Fantabulous includes Johnny Cash, the Temptations, the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Journey, AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, P!nk, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean, Katy Perry, the Chainsmokers, Maroon 5, Miranda Lambert, Meghan Trainor, and John Legend.

Meet the Band:

Drummer Steve Sargent studied music performance at Kennesaw State University and Columbus State University, completing his course of study at the United States Armed Forces School of Music. Steve was a member of the U.S. Army Band for four years, spent two years as a cruise ship musician aboard Holland America Cruise Lines, and has performed with dozens of bands around Atlanta and Austin, Texas for over twenty years.

Bassist and Music Director Patrick Cognitore paid his dues in the New York club scene as a member of a Dave Matthews tribute band. He has a degree in musical performance and is proficient in electric as well as upright bass. He originally began playing rock and pop music before branching out to play big-band jazz, funk, acoustic-roots, and everything in between.

Guitarist Wagner Gracciano is a native of Brazil and is a master of all styles of guitar. From classical, to Brazilian jazz, to R & B, and straight up rock n roll, Wagner is a walking encyclopedia of popular music. Wagner is also a producer, composer, arranger, and music instructor. His most recent solo album is entitled Across the Universe.

Lead Vocalist Terry Gresham is a soulful, award-winning singer and songwriter, and previous lead vocalist for former six-time Best of Atlanta party band winner The Neons. Terry has opened for famous artists such as Gladys Knight and Brian McKnight, performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra, and he has worked with top producers including Stevie J and Ryan Leslie.

Lead Vocalist Julie Senger is a studio vocalist, singer/songwriter for Sinking to Swim, and the previous front woman for the former Atlanta party-rock band, Secret Sauce. She has also lent her powerful voice and songwriting skills to a variety of musicals, including Metro Atlanta Theatre Award nominee, MANopause the Musical. Julie has performed at such notable venues as the Grand Ole Opry, Variety Playhouse, and Buckhead Theatre.

Fantabulous rehearses once a week, learning an average of five new songs every other week to keep content fresh for their audiences. While our song list is pretty extensive, if theres a special tune youd like us to learn that isnt on there, just let us know. We are happy to accommodate you, said Patrick. We want to make each event as special and memorable as possible.

Whats unique about Fantabulous?

In addition to their five-member full band, Fantabulous also performs as smaller ensembles to suit specific types of events such as an instrumental jazz trio; jazz quartet with vocalist for cocktail hours and dinner performances; solo guitarist; or guitarist with one or two vocalists for wedding ceremonies and background functions. If desired, they can also add a horn section, a keyboard player, or other musicians. Whatever your musical needs, we can make it happen, said Steve.

To learn more about Fantabulous, to view videos of their energetic performances, to find out where you can see them live, or for booking information, visit FantabulousBand.com, or call 678-770-0029.