Our known and beloved entertainers are of all ages and backgrounds. They are dedicated to our mission and those they serve. From oldies to polka to gospel, our professional entertainers are guaranteed to put a smile on every resident’s face and a bounce in their step.

Ben Tomasello

Ben Tomasello, a retired Omaha firefighter, has a varied musical style rooted in his early years listening to classic rock & roll, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Teresa Brewer, Rosem...

Bill Chrastil

Bill is a full time musician and entertainer, in addition to being a songwriter and producer; he is also an accomplished instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums and harmonica. He...

Billy Troy

Vocalist

Billy has achieved an extensive and exciting career in the entertainment industry. His father, Josh Graves, was a Bluegrass Hall of Famer and regular performer at The Grand Ole Opry. As a ...

Dave Eames

Dave Eames took up the guitar at the age of 14 and immediately started singing and playing in bands covering rock hits. As  he studied the guitar deeper, he was influenced...

Deandre Jones

Instrumental and Vocal Artist

DeAndre Jones is a self-taught musician who plays the piano, keytar, lead and bass guitar as well as the drums. Jones has been performing in Omaha for over 30 years. Jones first started play...

Joe Taylor – “Mr. Memories”

Vocalist

Joe Taylor (aka Mr. Memories) has a vocal style that has been compared to that of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Perry Como. His show of songs and stories will entertain you in the st...

John Worsham

Vocalist

John's repertoire comprises a multi-genre, adult contemporary collection of original music from one of the most versatile songwriters of our time. Worsham’s work ranges from pop, rock, jazz, and ...

Joyce Torchia

Vocalist

“The ‘stage’ has always been my calling.” Joyce has been smitten with performing since 1997. She has been a regular at the Bluffs Run Casino Talent Show and a member of Intergeneration Orch...

Kim Eames

Vocalist / Guitar

Kim enjoys playing music that ranges from the last seven decades. After singing professionally for 33 years, Kim still loves performing and looks forward to the next 33 years!

Mark Irvin

Mark Irvin is a music educator, singer/songwriter, recording artist, and freelance musician from Omaha, Nebraska. Mark was a self-taught musician out of high school and then spent most of th...

Mark “Sharky” Sanford

Mark “Sharky” Sanford has had a lifelong music career. He has been performing since age eight portraying Winthrop Peru in the Music Man at Omaha Central. This led to him singing in various gara...

Mary Link

Vocals / Guitar

Mary has spent much of her career as half of the music and comedy duo THE LINKS. Her guitar style offers a unique and special blend to her vocal talents. She performs a variety of music with lots o...

Mike McCracken

Vocalist

Mike hails from Nashville, TN with over thirty years of professional playing, recording, and touring experience. Mike is a vocalist and utilizes his skills with unique instruments; dobro (resonator...

Othy “Modern Kowboy”

Othy the lead singer of Modern Kowboy has been playing music professionally for over 35 years and loves to take his audience on a High-Intensity musical journey! Performing songs from the 40's to t...

Tim Javorsky

Saxophone / Vocalist

Tim Javorsky is all about the numbers. His wife Dorothy calls him a triple threat: Saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. He not only plays alto and tenor sax, but soprano and baritone as well. Tim i...

Tom Strohmyer

Pianist / Guitarist / Juggling

Tom has been entertaining for the past 20 years by the name “Woody.” He performs playing piano, guitar, trumpet, sax, and harmonica while incorporating juggling and magic into his act.

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