Michigan Bands News - Michigan Bands Music and Entertainers http://www.michiganbands.com/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:43:18 -0500 FeedCreator 1.8.0-nukeFEED (http://nukeSEO.com) Deuling Pianos Added To Band Link Specialties http://www.michiganbands.com/article1699.html The Funkeys deuling piano showAbout ten years ago I helped a friend move out to Phoenix and we went clubbing one night - at the mall.  That's right; the mall in Phoenix had three or four night clubs located side-by-side-by-side on the second floor.  You could walk from one club to the next through an opening in the wall on the far side of each bar.  The odd thing was, once you stepped from one club to the next, you were immersed in the music of the club you were in and could no longer hear the music of the one you left.  Well, once we had our fill of techno & rock, we ended up at a club with deuling piano players. It was, surprisingly, very entertaining. Back then it was a new phenom but now they're everywhere.  But as our latest submission in the newly created Cover Bands / Specialties / Dueling Pianos sub-category warns, not all deuling piano shows are created equal. 

Before you make that critical decision about fighting ivories, click "read more" below for links to The Funkeys and Dueling Pianos International.

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1699.html Lorio-Ross Sterling Entertainment Adds Four Premier Wedding Bands http://www.michiganbands.com/article1698.html Somebody from Lorio-Ross Sterling Entertainment, a premier Midwest talent agency based in Royal Oak, dropped by to submit four of their first-class musical acts to our band-links section - and there's a lot more where those came from.  The agency specializes in handling corporate events and special productions as well as representing bands who perform weddings, civic events, society fundraisers and more.  Michiganbands.com welcomes Skyline & The Backstreet Horns, The Jerry Ross Band, NewsMaker and Joyride to our Band Links / Specialties / Wedding Bands section. If you hire one of these great bands for your special day, tell 'em who sent ya, ok?  Maybe they'll throw us a bone. 

  - Mitch   P.S.  Click "read more" below for the links and be sure to check out their demo videos.  Very classy.

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1698.html Review: Radiocraft, Dave Hamilton Band, John Waite @ Hayloft 6/20/09 http://www.michiganbands.com/article1697.html We dropped by The Hayloft on Saturday, June 20th to catch Radiocraft, The Dave Hamilton Band and John Waite (of Babys and Bad English fame). 

It was good to get out of the cave and mix it up again.   Much drinking and merriment ensued - at least for me and Distortion Dave; my wife played designated driver (thanks honey).  

What follows is a blow by blow, at least as my failing memory recalls.

 Click "read more" below for the review.

 

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1697.html Hippiechic in Sunny Florida-New Venue! http://www.michiganbands.com/article1696.html Hipppie Chic's Second Chances Christian BookstoreI just wanted to let you all know I am still alive and well here in sunny Florida and am opening a cafe/bookstore! I am so excited and have an outreach for young musicians as well, offering free music lessons and support. I am not sure how many remember me but if you are ever in Florida look me up!

This week I am building the stage! Please check out the pics and visit our myspace, blog and main store site!

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1696.html Free Summer Concerts Series in Michigan 2009 http://www.michiganbands.com/article1695.html Free Summer Concert Series'Recession got you down? Empty wallet keeping you at home?  Well there's no reason to give up your jonz for live music during the summer in Michigan. If you can walk, bike or hitch-hike there's a good chance you can catch some live music nearby. Several cities across our great state are hosting free summer concert series on a weekly basis and we've compiled a few for you to check out. 

Oh, and don't forget to check the calendar because we've added lots more free outdoor music festivals that will be happening in the coming months.

Click "Read More" below for just a taste of the weekly offerings.  We'll add more as we find them.

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]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1695.html Mike Vial & Audio Artillary Host Danielle Barber Benefit Saturday, May 30th http://www.michiganbands.com/article1694.html Mike Vial & Audio Artillary Host Benefit For Danielle BarberMike Vial and Audio Artillary will host a benefit for Danielle Barber, a student of Holly High School who was the victim of an auto accident in 2008. 

This student-run show will take place at Holly High School Auditorium on May 30th 2009 at 7pm. Admission is $3 and all ages are welcome.

All proceeds will benefit the Barber family to help defray medical expenses. 

Click "read more" below for details.

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1694.html Jealousy Inspires Action: Ryan Knott Commits To 12-Song Solo Release http://www.michiganbands.com/article1693.html Ryan Knott Commits To 2010 Solo ReleaseInspired by the latest release from Grand Rapids experimental band Paucity and motivated by a period of writer's block, former Satin Jones guitarist and vocalist Ryan Knott has committed himself publicly to releasing a solo record by late 2010.  But breaking writer's block can be a daunting task. To shake things up a bit, Knott chucked everything he knows about writing songs in favor of something a bit more ... prophetic. 

Click "read more" below.

 

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1693.html This is definately different for Eddie Leighton http://www.michiganbands.com/article1692.html Well, with everyone losing their jobs in Detroit, I thought I would experiment on a tune about being unemployed  I call this song, "I'm Broke up".  I started out the song using a electronic drum synth, and building it up from there.  When I finished recording all of the tracks,  I sat back and listened to it, to feel the vibe of what it brings to me. I started thinking it sounded like a Kid Rock song, or something in that area. I have never wrote a song like this one before. It is a kind of, Rock Rap song.  it definately has a funky groove to it, with a powerful message on how, and why, we are in the economical mess we are in today.

]]> no_email@example.com (webmaster) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1692.html Blue Coyote Band # 1 on Soundclick Again http://www.michiganbands.com/article1691.html Blue Coyote BandWe did again..... "Raising My Standard" went # 1 in Soundclick.

This is Fifth #1 song to hit the top...

We just found out that we have been nominated for an award by the
International Country Music Association. The award we are nominated for is the "TRAIL BLAZER" award for our song "LIGHT IN THE WINDOW." You can visit www.radiocountry.org and then click on the button "about us" to read all about the International Country Music Assoc. Thanks to all of our families for the sacrifice's they've made. WE LOVE YOU!!! We couldn't of done it without your love and support.
Brenda, Scott, Bob, Gregg, Dave & Paul

 

]]> no_email@example.com (mitch) http://www.michiganbands.com/article1691.html Congrats to all the 2008 DMA winners http://www.michiganbands.com/article1690.html Hey y'all.  Just got out of my final (aced it) and won't have to go back to school until the fall.  I just wanted to drop by to say congratulations to all of this year's winners of the 2008 Detroit Music Awards.  I didn't get a chance to attend myself (missed The Nuge dammitalltohell), but I wanted to give special congrats to some of my long time faves such as Ty Stone (outstanding rock/pop artist or group et al), Nadir (Outstanding Urban / Funk Vocalist et al), Billy Brandt (Outstanding Folk Artist / Group et al), Dave Feeny (Outstanding Country Instrumentalist), Rachel May (who should get an award for most consecutive awards - who does hold that record?), DJ Linda Lexy (Outstanding Electronic/Dance DJ), Liz Larin (Outstanding Electronic / Dance Writer Producer), Vinnie Dombrowski & Crud (Outstanding Rock/Pop vocalist, Rock/Pop Songwriter, Industrial Artist) and Luke Sayers (Outstanding Acoustic / Folk Recording) and to The Hard Lessons (Outstanding Live Performance).  To all those above and all the other DMA winners, sincere congrats to you all.

See ya 'round,

Mitch

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