TC Squared (TC2) covers styles ranging from Etta James, Earth Wind & Fire and Bob Marley all the way to Journey and Justin Timberlake. The 6-piece band consists of Drums/Vocals, Bass/Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Lead Male Vocalist & Tina allowing them to cover such a broad range of party music. With 4 singers in a 6 piece group, TC2 has a huge impact for such a small ensemble. You can upgrade to an 8 or 10 piece by adding horns and vocals or their Grammy Award winning DJ/ Turntablist for the ultimate in modern live performance!
For the last decade, Bandleader Tina Crawley has been energizing parties performing with the Larry King Orchestra and the Chicago Catz. Her spirit and energy are undeniably infectious and she engages crowds whether singing or emceeing. Along with her Musical Director and Keyboardist Tony Cazeau, TC2 brings a style and elegance from the ceremony through the reception incorporating Soul, Funk, Pop, R&B, Rock and the hits of today.
Tina was voted the “Best Gospel Entertainer of 2015” by the Chicago Music
Awards and her debut album, The Longest Journey, remained No. 1 on the UK
Soul Chart for four consecutive weeks. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many gifted artists including Nelly, Jennifer Hudson, Mavis Staples and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company.
Originally from Kansas City, MO, Brad has loved music since the tender age of 2. He started obsessing about concerts at the age of 7, when his dad took him to a concert featuring Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire. Brad was in many bands growing up and discovered that playing instruments was not necessarily his forte, but he had an ear for making people sound good. Over the years, Brad has worked with a number of artists behind the scenes, from Post Malone to Lionel Richie. Nowadays, he’ll always catch a show from Coheed and Cambria, Underoath, Brand New, and Senses Fail whenever he can. As Production Manager at BeatMix Music, he makes every single musician and every single performance sound exceptional. Outside of the office, you can find Brad on the golf course staying under par.
Tammy is more than an office manager, she is the glue that keeps BeatMix Music together. A Chicagoland native, Tammy is the BeatMix Music gatekeeper. She is the kind voice clients first hear when calling the office and the initial one to respond to inquiries. She has an amazing ability to juggle multiple tasks at one time, yet still finds ways to keep everyone and everything organized and balanced. Tammy thrives on creativity and fits right in with our diverse crew. Her top 3 live performances so far have been Richard Marx, Jason Mraz, and Sarah McLachlan. When not on Facebook, you can find Tammy hanging out with her family and friends, giving back to multiple organizations that are close to her heart, and drinking a fair amount of Diet Coke.
Mike hails from the state of Cal-i-for-ni-yay and has been involved in the music industry since the age of 16. After working his first wedding at the Standard Club in Chicago, he quickly realized how integrated music is in every moment of a couple’s celebration. Mike has dedicated his career to understanding all particulars of an event, while maintaining an open ear to his clients, to meld a harmonious flow of the event. As Director of Sales & Logistics at BeatMix Music, he oversees the details of every event, behind the scenes. He is a favorite with clients and BeatMix Music bandleaders because of his authenticity and compassion. Mike ensures that the client’s musical vision is accomplished and that all elements of each performance are meticulously planned and executed. Days off are rare for Mike, but when he is not helping to make memories for his clients, he is out fishing.
A native New Yorker, Becca moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University’s renowned theatre program. Beginning her career as one of the most sought-after jingle writers/session vocalists in Chicago, Becca quickly expanded her talents to producing musical showcases and albums, providing commercial voice overs, and becoming a wedding expert featured on TV and radio—including her own radio show “I Do, I Do” on 105.9fm, WCKG. Becca has been leading her own society band, BKO, for the past twelve years and eight years ago, launched BeatMix Music, hoping to match every client with an unparalleled music experience. Becca has appeared on stage with performers such as Lily Tomlin, Brooke Shields, Phoebe Snow, Tony Roberts, and Ellen Burstyn and a few years ago was a spotlight performer in the Broadway Chicago Concert in Millennium Park singing for over 19,000 people. She is also in the feature film Scrooge & Marley, appearing as a comedic cabaret singer. And, should you wonder where her hometown loyalties reside—she has sung the National Anthem for both the world-champion Chicago Bulls and her forever-losing New York Knicks. Becca feels privileged to have a life and career in music.