DJ       COMPANION RECORDS
Artists On DJ Companion CDs

Al Bachmann
Al Bachmann is a truly amazing man in the musical field whose artistry is simply phenomenal. He is a multitalented and unique individual, a composer, writer, arranger, producer and musician. There is a wide variety of music in Al's compositions, from ballad to polka, from waltz to serenade, everything well written, performed and recorded.
Al started playing the piano at the age of 6 and never looked back. Originally from Germany, Al moved to Canada in 1956 and has lived in Caledonia, Ontario most of those years. One of the highlights of his career was on June 28, 1997 when he was commissioned to play music for Queen Elizabeth II while she was visiting Canada. Al has recorded a number of LPs, tapes and CDs some of which were produced or re-released by DJ Companion Records. For 4 years Al hosted his own “REVERIE” program on CKLH-FM and he appeared on CHCH- TV 11’s The Best Is Yet To Come for 2 seasons. Al’s own love of music is obvious as you listen to him play.

Fern Viola
Fern Viola has been singing all his life to the enjoyment of his various audiences. His booming baritone voice is familiar to anyone who has heard him sing his stirring renditions of the Canadian and American national anthems at football, baseball and hockey games in Hamilton, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. He has sung his bilingual version of O Canada in front of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the late Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau who nicknamed Fern “Mr. O Canada”.
Fern has developed a repertoire of both classical and modern contemporary music and has performed a variety of musical styles including church hymns and other spiritual music. Fern sings in many languages and is featured in the DJ Companion Records releases ITALIAN FESTIVAL in which he sings signature versions of several traditional Italian songs as well as original compositions written by Al Bachmann with whom he also collaborates on the MY FAITH as well as ANTHEMS and another album FOREVER YOUNG which is being planned for a late 2009 release.
Fern has had a long-time love affair with the songs and singing styles of crooners Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Tony Bennett to whom he paid tribute and offered a musical salute performing at Hamilton Place and Theatre Aquarius to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, City Kidz and autistic children.

Wild Wilson
Wild Wilson is a radio and internet radio DJ that adds a spice of life into his shows with jokes and other such tidbits. Wild Wilson's new cd will feature the best of the comedy stylings of Wild Wilson as well as some special surprises. Currently Wild Wilson hosts a polka show on www.247polkaheaven.com as well as a "Rocks and Swings" show on his own website www.wildwilson.com. Visit his site and get entertained.

Howard Lopez
Howard Lopez, from Toronto, Canada is a musician and composer who is known for his tuxedo and tails performances at the stately grand piano. Classically trained, he graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Music with his ARCT in Piano Performance. After completing his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Toronto, Howard began developing his business of providing quality musical entertainment services to the business community.
In recent years, Howard has turned his attention to developing his creative talent of writing and producing original music for retail purposes, as well as a wide variety of commercial applications.
You can learn more about Howard Lopez by visiting his website www.howardlopez.com. He can be reached at 416-410-5252.

Elizabeth Stein
Elizabeth Stein with her beautiful and talented voice, was the singer with Al Bachmann's band called Edelweiss Some of the songs on the German Oktoberfest cd were written just for her.

The Lloyd Peach Duo
Musician and band leader Lloyd Peach played beautiful music for over 30 years. His formal training began at the Royal College of Music in Britain. This eventually earned him the role of first clarinet with the Halifax Symphony Orchestra for ten years. While there he was soloist with the Symphony, as well as playing many Chamber works with the CBC and musical shows, TV, etc. Following this stint Lloyd moved to Ontario, Canada, continuing his performing with various groups like the Hamilton Philharmonic, Bobby Gimby, Steel City 6 and George Rose. Lloyd’s own instruments are the clarinet and alto sax. In the Lloyd Peach Duo, Lloyd is joined on the keyboards by acclaimed musician John MacDonald.

Christian Eusebius
Christian Eusebius began playing the piano at 6 years of age. He has performed in many parts of the world for clubs and special functions as well as on radio and TV. He writes short stories and musical compositions and has recorded several records, tapes and CDs.  Indeed the music of Christian Eusebius serves as the perfect background music for formal nd other events.

Mark Phillips
Twilight was formed in the late 70’s by Mark Phillips who remains the bandleader today.
The sax player is Terrance Bruce who can play 3 saxes at once during solos. A former member of “Cabo-Frio”, he has been a Rochester, New York-based session player for years.
Lead vocalists Alessia Robin and Ric Robinson really make the band. Alessia’s voice is somewhere between Billie Holiday and Pattie Austin and Ric’s is somewhere between Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross
On keyboards Nate Schafer is incredible and the drummer on the tracks, Jon Stevens is the ultimate time-keeper who has been a rhythmic and spiritual inspiration to each band member.