Carl Palka was born into the entertainment world at age four, when his Father, a swing musician from the speakeasy days handed him a coronet and taught him how to play "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Then, after taking away the sheet music, he told Carl to "Jazz it up, now".
The next decade he spent playing at school and church, learning gospel and classical music. As a teenager, he picked up the sax, and played in local funk bands, playing high school dances, and wedding receptions. Participation in church choir helped Carl develop a vocal style, along with the guidance of his Mother, who, as a radio personality had a lot of expertise with voice. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Top 40, Soul, and whatever else would pay the bills was the fare for his "bar band singer" experience in Michigan, Florida, and Seattle,Washington. Occasional experience as a warm-up act for established acts in larger venues was enough to inspire Carl to develop a real affinity for the stage.

"I am here to assist you in your entertainment needs, whether you're a club owner, an event coordinator, a fund raiser, or a private individual looking to liven up the party on your next event, with singers, dancers, jugglers, comedians, magicians, bag-pipe players (yes, he's Scottish!) or any other sort of entertainment you may desire. Just give me a call, or e-mail me at carlpalka@artistmanagementllc.com