| Musical Groups |
| Musical Groups |
Lac La Belle Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Accordion, Banjo-ukelele “Beyond their urban roots, this trio draws on the Americana tradition — from traditional folk to western swing and honky-tonk. Composed of three of Detroit's most versatile and accomplished musicians — vocalist Jennie Knaggs, guitar and banjo player Nick Schillace and bassist Joel Peterson — Lac La Belle seamlessly melds instrumental traditionals with originals that run the gamut from serene ballads to thigh-slapping, boot- tapping numbers. “ -Megan O’Neil, Detroit Metrotimes http://www.laclabellemusic.com I,Crime Vocals, Guitar, Melodica, Keyboard The melted male/female vocals of I, Crime create a new brand of 'romantic rock' that could come only from the rust belt paradise of Detroit, Michigan. Through thoughtful lyrics and melodic songwriting, I,Crime maintains a rock edge reminiscent of late '70's L.A. Punk influences Wire and X, while sweet boy/girl harmonies earn comparisons to the smooth pyschedelica of The Raveonettes. Following their 2006 EP release "Get the Knife", I, Crime is now touring in support of their new 7 inch single, “Dove Skin Gloves”, recorded by Grammy nominated Collin Dupuis. Released on Woodbridge Records, the pair of songs are winding, burning ballads, with fuzzy but fierce guitars, steady rhythms and bittersweet vocals that detail the thin line between love and hate, devotion and indifference. http://www.myspace.com/icrime Odu Afrobeat Orchestra Back-up Vocals, Percussion Odu is an Afrobeat Orchestra comprised of the city’ s best musicians, each of different genres, age, race, and background, representing Detroit’s strength in it’s musical diversity, and always delivers nothing short of a spiritual experience with every performance they give. The group is led by Adeboye Adegbenro on vocals/alto/tenor saxophone, who came to Detroit via Lagos, Nigeria, where he used to sit it with the great bandleader Fela Kuti, founder and namesake of Afrobeat. http://www.myspace.com/oduafrobeat1 |
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