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Ground Score
Description: Ground Score is only one of a few Rock/Fusion Jam Band's known to exist in the Detroit area. Their sound is an intense improvisational rock that calls to mind the creativity of Particle, Moe., Phish and Pink Floyd without falling under the sometimes limiting "jam band" umbrella.

Added on: 01-Oct-2004 Hits: 328 Rating: 9 (2 Votes)
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The Brothers Groove
Description: Detroit’s funkiest foursome, The Brothers Groove, are famous for their frenzy-inducing live gigs and an instrumental interplay that borders on the telepathic. Formed in 1999 by vocalist/keyboard player Chris Codish and Bassist James Simonson, The Brothers Groove have expanded from a jazz trio to a full force powerhouse jam quartet with Erik Gustafson on guitar and Skeeto Valdez on drums. Along the way they have released three CDs. The critically acclaimed "Clamp it Down," the live CD "Layin’ in The Cut," and their latest, "So Glad You Came." Fans and peers have been spreading the word about this DYNAMITE band that has been honored with over 17 Detroit Music Awards. So what do The Brothers Groove sound like? How about a soul food stew of 21st Century Detroit funk, hipster jazz, and stoner rock, seasoned by the ups and downs of living in one of the most fertile music cities in the world. Oakland Press and AP writer Gary Graff describes the group as "virtuoso funk/rock/jazz alchemists." The only way to really find out is to see them live and experience their unique musical chemistry.
Added on: 05-Jan-2004 Hits: 372 Rating: 4 (1 Vote)
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Gypsy Cab Co
Description: We jam but we don't just jam. The Gypsy Cab Co. formed in Sept. of '02 and has been playing all over the Kalamazoo circuit. This is a band that does not jam in the "traditional" sense of jamming. The music is heavier than most jam bands, but not real heavy. Rock, jazz, and blues roots highlight the music, but the band is not classified as any of the previously mentioned genres. After playing at just about every single venue in Kalamazoo (Club Soda, Kraftbrau, Boomerangs, Reid Fieldhouse, etc.), the Gypsy Cab Co. is starting to play other cities such as Grand Rapids and Lansing in an attempt to expand their performance area. Performing shows with minimal door charges should be even more of a reason to see these guys live. Check it out!
Added on: 07-Nov-2003 Hits: 356 Rating: 3 (2 Votes)
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Four Finger Five
Description: Four Finger Five signed a guaranteed three record deal with Portland, Oregon's Terrestrial Records earlier this spring and spent six weeks at the label's studios working on tracks for their debut recording. The full length self-titled album is scheduled for national release mid-November '07. The band will be touring much of '08 to promote their new record

Four Finger Five has appeared on WZZM TV-ABC as well as WXMI TV-FOX, their achievments have been featured in several West Michigan publications and they are also regular guests on local radio. They have performed with artists such as, Collective Soul, INXS, The Greyboy Allstars, Karl Denson, Cowboy Mouth, RJD2 and many more. The band frequently incorporates a full horn section as well as keys, however their high energy performances are compelling as a rock funk power trio as well. Four Finger Five "flaunts rock-splashed soul and funk that abounds with infectious energy, experimental verve and jazz textures." says the Grand Rapids Press. Capable of capturing many different audiences, the band is comfortable in front of any sized crowd. Brining an all original sound, with just the right amount of well placed covers, Four Finger Five is sure to captivate any musically literate audience.
Added on: 19-Sep-2007 Hits: 135
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Bass Drums and Joe
Description: this band just formed not too long ago.
mostly jams posibly will get a few actual songs down.
check it out for yourself.
Added on: 06-Aug-2005 Hits: 292
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Detroit Culture Killers
Description: Rock & Blues with some original versions of covers.
Added on: 25-Jan-2008 Hits: 67
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Ultraviolet Hippopotamus
Description: Blending rock, jazz, electronica, reggae, bluegrass, and more, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus strives to bring unique new sounds to listeners ears and make their booties shake. The band has been playing with varying lineups for over 4 years packing such clubs as Bell's Brewery, Founder's, and The Loading Dock. With the recent release of their second album "Songs for the Reaper" the band hopes to reach new audiences and expand their radio airplay and the regions in which they play.
Added on: 16-Feb-2008 Hits: 66
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