HO HO HO HAPPY HOLIDAZE
Greetings from the Update, Why You Jam, Now More than Ever Productions and Shine-ola Records
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Lots going on between releasing our first album. Reb Yosil and the Kosher Gravy Company: Pitchu Li Open Up the Gates, day jobs, holiday parties and life. We have been busy culling the area to fine the best local music. Anticipate more bands and acts for 2011. We are putting on another show this month. Hot off our success from the Turkey Jam on 11/20 and Reb Yosil and the KGC on December 4th.
As you can see, we are offering another round of stellar local musicians in a showcase of music.
Billy Brandt and Sarana Verlin are veterans of the Detroit Music Scene. Billy has played in several bands such as Red C, Jill Jack, Ashcan Van Gogh, High Flying Birds and Grievous Angel. He has won several Detroit Music Awards.
Sarana started writing and playing at the age of 10 and was performing internationally at the age of 12. She has worked with many people, including grammy award winners Don Was (everyone from Willie Nelson to Rolling Stones) and Steve King (Eminem), and producer Ben Grosse (Debbie Harry, Marilyn Manson).In her twenties, VerLin fronted the band "Natasha" which won the Detroit Metro X Music Award for Best New Talent. She also won Detroit Metro XMusic Awards Best Instrumentalist three years in a row...and now is in the Detroit Metro X Music Hall of Fame alongside prestigious musicians such as Aretha Franklin and Iggy Pop. She was one of the original members of the supergroup Dark Carnival, a rotating group of superstars including the late Ron Asheton and Jim Carroll. There current music, combined, is called "Celticana." It blends the best of Celtic and Americana music. Having known Billy for years, I would say this music brings scads of influences such as Dylan, Neil Young, the Grateful Dead and even the English Beat. Come out and see what you think.
Jam Samich Hailing from the outskirts of the Motor City in the great state of Michigan, a group of dedicated musicians have come together to create Jam Samich, an improvisational-rock band serving up a plate full of delicious tunes that will satisfy your musical hunger. Turning people on to the music they create hasn't been a problem. Jam Samich combines elements of all the music they have soaked in to create their own unique sound. Combining rock, progressive-rock, funk, blues, jazz, soul, and metal, the songs are crafted with patience and conveyed with true musicianship. Jam Samich is fully armed with dueling guitars and a ground shaking rhythm. "We have the groove to make your booty move. This band features Joe Stanley and Chuck Moberg on guitars. There is a symbiotic relationship between them, much like I have seen in My Morning Jacket, moe. and Gov't Mule. These guys listen to each other and really make their own music. While it is on the jamband side, some might think it leans toward power-packed blues. I know you will love these guys as much as we do.
Back Forty. Admittedly, I have a lot of love for these guys. They are part of a cadre of bands that make up the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti scene. This band has expanded well beyond those borders and has now become a staple at many midwest music fests. They have now been invited several times to play the annual Arts, Beats and Eats festival. What can I saw. Their instruments resemble traditional bluegrass. There is fiddle, guitar, mandolin and fiddle. But, here's the kicker, they tend to play electric. They call their music Funkgrass, but even that eclectic label may be limiting. Colin Murphey, the fiddle player jams celtic, reggae, rock and jazz. Many times in the same song. I am telling you, you better take some vitamins and get well hydrated. Otherwise this band is going to slay you.
SOME SHOWS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Crossroad Celli Friday and Saturday at the Ark
Bad Sweater Party with Juiceboxx. Friday Magic Stick Wear your worse sweater and try to win a prize.
VITO & KYSIA'S JINGLE JAMMY Jam Friday The Magic Bag. All I know is that WXYZ's hot traffic reporter Erin Nicole is planning on singing some duets. LOL
My Chemical Romance Friday The Fillmore
Jam Society and Ekoostik Hookah at the Magic Bag If I did not have another commitment, I'd probably be at this one. Jam Society is a rising local talent with Ari Teitel and Amir Edwards. Hookah is a veteran midwest Jamband who has been to almost every major festival in the US. Their bi-annual Hookahville events draw major national acts and much cross-pollination. Don't be surprised if these two bands, do some sit-ins.
Billy Brandt Saturday Acoustic Cafe at the J. This is an ongoing concert series at the JCC in West Bloomfield Enjoy tasty Jerusalem Pizza and superb Chazzano Coffee as you listen to one of the most prolific folk and Americana music voices in the Detroit area. We love Billy so much, he's part of our show case on 12.30.
The Ragbirds. Saturday The Yellow Barn 416 West Huron Street, A2 One of Ann Arbor's finest is billing themselves as Ebird and Friends. I have been to some of the Yellow Barn jams before and it can be like a hippy hootenanny. I know this show is gonna be special.
PLEASE remember to support local live bands:
Dead Again (Grateful Dead Tribute Band http://www.facebook.com/deadagainband , The American Gravy Company http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Gravy-Company, Lucky Brown Music www.myspace.com/LuckyBrownMusic, The Macpodz, www.macpodz.com, Mifune, www.mifunemusic.com, The Great Divide, www.myspace.com/greatdividelive Grievious Angel http://drumdancerrecords.com/grievousangel/index.php, Jill Jack, http://www.jilljack.com/, Billy Brandt, www.billybrandt.net, Distorted Soul (featuring Nadir), www.distortedsoul.com, Flop House Band, www.flophouseband.com, Back Forty backfortymusic.com, Covert Operations http://www.covertopsband.com Rootstand www.rootstand.com, Jam Samwich http://jamsamich.com, David Nefesh www.davidnefesh.com, The Ragbirds www.theragbirds.com, , PAPA www.papatunes.com, Bitter Herbs www.myspace.com/bitterherbs, Greensky Bluegrass www.greenskybluegrass.com; THTX www.myspace.com/THTX and Sentimental Shark, www.sentimentalshark.com to name a few.
PLEASE remember to support local venues:
The Magic Bag www.themagicbag.com; The Majestic Theatre www.majesticdetroit.com/; Saint Andrew's Hall www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1776; The Crofoot www.thecrofoot.comSavoy www.livesavoy.com ; (Ypsilanti's Hot New 750 capacity venue)The Royal Music Theater www.royaloakmusictheatre.com/The Blind Pig www.blindpigmusic.com/Blondies (New Club in the Big D) www.myspace.com/officialblondiesnightclub, Museum of Contemporary Art www.mocadetroit.org
GO OUT AND SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!!!
Much love in the 313, 248, 586, 734 and 810
Miko, author of the Occasional Detroit Music Update
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