Comedian Bryan Cork is headlining tonight with Russ Brown opening.
Bryan Cork is one of the hottest comics touring the country today. Bryan is a mulitfaceted talent, while honing his skills as an author, he also beefs up his time both on stage and television.
Following the comedy show, we're featuring a new, local band called Gia's Ghost.
Kwame & Wan Afrika performs original root’s rock reggae. Musician/Poet Kwame credits his musical upbringing to his "elders" and the general environment of his home base in Ghana, West Africa, where his roots first blossomed. "There was drumming, and dancing, and of course singing," says Kwame. With his seven-piece band Wan-Afrika, Kwame hits the stage and lets you know that the African Roots Ambassador has arrived. He sings of the joys and sorrows of humanity, never forgetting his humility. The band has performed throughout the USA sharing the bill with notables like Third World, Mutabaruka, Pato Banton, Sonny Ade, Wailing Souls, Sonny Okusun and many others.
Stash will blow your mind! Fresh, danceable, fun, melodic reggae and hip-hop/funk with crisply-delivered rhymes and sharp musicianship to match. If you're not on the dance floor halfway through the first song of the set, you're not alive.
The members of Stash have worked and shared stages with many varied acts, some of which are Micheal Winslow, Hush, Black Magic Crossing, Sponge, Thornetta Davis, Atomic Fireballs, Kid Rock, Howling Diablos, The Articles, 40oz DICK, Uncle Cracker, Groove Collection, members of George Clinton's P-Funk Allstars and many more.
Penumbrae, a Detroit-area sextet that plays melodic, eclectic rock, released their debut full-length CD, "One Way Drive," on Third Monk Records in May 2005. Tracks from the record have received airplay in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio (see below). "One Way Drive" was named Best Record of 2005 by Johnny B. at WHFR89.3FM.
In addition to regularly performing around Detroit, Penumbrae has appeared at many notable festivals, incuding MidPoint Music Festival (Cincinnati), Motor City Winter Blast (Super Bowl Pre-Party), the Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) and Arts, Beats and Eats (Pontiac). Here we are always looking all over the Midwest for great bands, and we've got one right here in our proverbial 'back yard'. With large crossover potential, "One Way Drive" will appeal not only to AAA rock music fans, but also to Americana and pop listeners. If real, original music and an atmosphere with current and potential friends is what you enjoy, then we should see you and Czar's to listen to the jams of Penumbrae.
"These deep and broad roots have sprouted a stout, nonvariegated sound that grows low to the Earth resistant to the erosion of home grown values, blending influences together that makes you think you think it's been around the whole time. Each song blends into the next in a cyclical meditation. The guitar is strong and raw, yet impressively precise and intricate. The singing angst-free and smooth. Brant's music gets a weary John Henry to set down his hammer and a burdened Jesus to lay down his cross. He leaves them smoking a bowl and a-swinging with 'Amazing Grace' on a pre-Zeppelin 'Gallows Pole.'"
"...greetings, we're maybe august. that would be the adjective not the noun. we're 5 guys that have played music together for a few years...wanted to for several... we all have lives, families, joy, sorrow, love, anger and hope for tomorrow...we write songs about our own little worlds...and getting out of them...and how it feels to be in them...we like to laugh...a lot...we do it often while we're playing...we cannot help but do it when krank is in the room...we look forward, with great enthusiasm, to making music together...when we play we remember why we woke up that morning and forget what keeps us lying awake at night...we want to be a voice for people who love music...thank you for listening... cheers "- m.a.
Darryl Buchanan: Darryl developed his musical talents during his high school years in South Bend, Indiana. Darryl was discovered and recruited by Motown's legendary sax man Jr. Walker. Darryl's involvement with Jr. Walker included touring the United States, Canada and Europe. While touring, Darryl became Jr. Walker's opening act. His musical talents and stage persona has earned him popularity with diverse crowds worldwide. Darryl toured with Jr. Walker until his untimely death in 1995. Their last performance was at New York's famed Apollo Theatre. Darryl has appeared on Saturday Night Live, has played with famed James Brown band leader, trombonist Fred Wesley, performed at Bill Clinton's Inaugural Ball and has recently toured with The legends of Motown. He has performed on stage with The Temptations, and many other popular acts. Darryl's first recording project was released in Europe with former Marvin Gaye drummer, Doni Hagen.
As a multi-talented musician, vocalist, song writer and producer, Darryl's artistry continues to blossom. Having discovered his talent not only on stage but in the recording studio, Darryl writes, arranges and produces many R&B, jazz , and hip hop projects.
Deep Blue Underground mingles the sounds of funk, rock, and jazz into a delicious musical cocktail that will be sure to have you doing the charleston. Their myspace site states that they sound like Michael Jordan dunking...though we're not quite sure what that is, we can assure you that their infectious grooves will get your attention. All you need is an ear, they'll supply the candy for the ear. Michael Jordan dunking, fresh-funky groove ear candy.
Not only has Libido Funk Circus perfected their high-energy renditions of the disco and dance hits of the 1970’s, they also perform the best very best dance and rock songs of the past 40 years. The Jackson Five. The Rolling Stones. Diana Ross. Duran Duran. Green Day. The Bee Gees. Led Zeppelin. Garth Brooks. Bob Marley. The B-52's. Prince. Michael Jackson. AC/DC. Like a human jukebox, Libido Funk Circus simply does it all!
Libido Funk Circus has been entertaining audiences with their instrumental gymnastics, outrageous clothes and over-the-top stage show for almost 10 years. With six professional musicians (including both male and female lead vocalists) and hundreds of songs under it’s collective belt, this band has all the tools to make a room move all night long! Playing hundreds of shows at clubs, weddings, corporate and private parties, Chicago Bulls games, casinos and street festivals, Libido Funk Circus has turned into an unstoppable entertainment machine. If you are looking for a band to make the people dance all night long, Libido Funk Circus turns every night into an event of crazy, non-stop, mind-blowing, funk’n fun!
X-GirlFriend is a Chicagoland based four-piece rock band. X-GirlFriend plays a wide variety of music ranging from all the "chick-rock" you’d expect to hear, to "get up and dance" music from the 80’s. We provide a fun, party band atmosphere to our audience. Offering not only great music, but a highly energized stage show.
The Nick Strange group is a subversive power trio variety band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From Charles Mingus, to Bob Marley, Sublime, Miles Davis, and Led Zeppelin: The Nick Strange Band is rich in musical resources and pedigree. With four CDs of original music and a fifth recording in progress, the band is prodigious, prolific, and pontific, and prone on occation to making up words. Their last performance at Czar's was full of great comments from patrons. See you tonight!
They're from K-Zoo and are a favorite at "Wayside West" (a bar there) they have acoustic and regular guitar along with a great percussionist and a horn player. They play a great mix of covers anything from Van Morrison to Clapton to Chili Peppers, along with a good mix of originals.
Saturday Jan 27
Tyrone Stone and Just Soul
Ty Stone is here tonight to bring down the house with some funky soul, R&B! He's sure to be a show-stopping, dancefloor-filling hit here at Czar's!! See ya tonight!
Thursday Feb 1
Comedy Night followed by music from Afterwiser
Comedians Dave Dyer and Fred Potter offer-up the laughs tonight from 8:30-10:30. Immediately following comedy, we'll be entertained by the music of Afterwiser. They are a rock cover band playing hits from the 60's and 70's with their own twist! What a great way to spend a cold, snowy January night than with comedy and live music?!?
CANCELED due to horribe winter weather. the Outer Vibe jack-knifed on the way to St. joseph.
The Ragbirds use many traditional folk instruments including violin,
acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, accordion, acoustic guitar, piano and harmonica. But this folky root is firmly embedded in the soil of rhythm, ancient and new, incorporating African poly-rhythms and Afro-Cuban tumbaos, over sometimes rock, hip-hop or reggae style drum-kit.
The bass is unique in its melody, but played with rhythmic drive to make the body dance. Melodic lines are often built of ethnic scales and techniques, sometimes Celtic in style, sometimes Gypsy, or Latin, or African, and there is an improvisational element to the songs that keeps them fresh. In live performances, the band incorporates traditional African drum pieces, each member trading their instrument for a nearby hand drum. They have a strong belief in the beauty of poetry and positive music, and the power of danceable rhythm.
The Outer Vibe possesses a distinctive sound, both despite and because of their unusual instrumentation. Most accurately described as eclectic rock, the team of seven classically trained musicians seamlessly blends a traditional rock sound with a variety of stylistic musical twists for a thoroughly accessible, even catchy result. Consisting almost entirely of college-age music majors, they have carefully constructed their work so that every note counts. Every chord progression, drum beat, trumpet lick, and vocal melody has been carefully crafted to further complement one another. Influences range from flamenco and Latin jazz to German oompah bands; Led Zeppelin to Lebanese folk music, yet the music remains entirely accessible to any audience and still bears a signature entirely unique to themselves.
Ready for some killer blues with a little attitude?? Cold, snowy, February night...Thursday, nonetheless! Come on down to Czar's tonight to chill out with cocktail (lowest prices is town!) and enjoy some well-polished BLUES!!
The multi -talented recording artist Phase 2(Anthony and Gene)have been performing for years. They have captivated audiences all around the country with their soulful sound.Phase 2 's big break came when they landed a commercial deal for the major department store CARSON PIRIE SCOTT. They sang the "come to the right place" slogan for 6 years.Phase 2 also recorded 2 holiday CD's(ITS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR) which sold over 40 thousand copies. The proceeds went to the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA.Phase 2 has had the honor of singing for great dignitaires such as Governors and Mayors as well as the great Micheal Jordan.
Phase 2 has shared the stage with the likes of Destiny Child, India Arie,Ginuwine and Mint Condition just to name a few.Phase 2 has performed the national anthem for the Chicago Bulls,Milwaukee Bucks and for the City of Chicago. Phase 2 recorded a live album(FINALLY) and recorded a live old school r&b cover cd in 2006 .PHASE 2 specialize in corporate events,private parties,wedding receptions,festivals and whatever your musical need is. Be on the look out PHASE 2 IS COMING
Grand Rapids based PRETZEL LOGIC was formed in the fall of 2003, known previously as Souper Stoopid. It's goal is to be the best working rock/funk cover band in the state of Michigan. PRETZEL LOGIC plays a diverse spectrum of artists from the 60's,70's and 80's. Everything from Frank Zappa, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder to Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and AC/DC. One hit wonders, TV theme songs and even a little country. And LOTS of Steely Dan ( where the name PRETZEL LOGIC originates ). PRETZEL LOGIC does it all! The members are all seasoned pros and were hand picked for their musicianship. The band likes to have fun and doesn't take itself too seriously, but prides itself on delivering great music and a good time.
Deep Blue Underground mingles the sounds of funk, rock, and jazz into a delicious musical cocktail that makes you want to do the "chicken wok." They kill everytime down at Czar's and have developed quite a following! Come down to get the cool vibe that DBU brings to the room. If you've missed their recent shows, click on their pic above to give them a listen on Myspace.
The trials, tribulations, and grassroot determination of our team has exposed us as one of the most upcoming and notorious roots bands on the scene. Few other bands dig as deep in to the God-given mojo and animusical magnetism afforded to Michigans favorite acoustic ghetto rebel sons. From the foundations of traditional music has arisen a jungle of sound.
Rootstand is a six- piece acoustic roots band, featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, bass, and drums, as well as providing provocative vocals and harmonies. Rootstand successfully marries the sounds of traditional forms of Roots musics, like Irish reels, and old world polkas, Caribbean ska to American blues and bluegrass to the cutting edge sounds of experimental blues and groove, urban hip-hop, dancehall reggae, and electronica. Our music is very diverse, yet completely logical: Ska and Polka, bluegrass and reggae, hip-hop and country blues, dancehall and Irish reels. What we do is not a token conglomeration of popular forms, it is altogether something new, a new sound, built upon the foundations of traditional music but never intending to replicate it.
Gunderson is a Modern/Alternative rock band based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2002 we have been perfecting our skills and lyrics to become one of the best bands in our genre. During these past years we have worked long and hard to develop a respectable fan base in the St. Louis and surrounding areas and have expanded that base doing shows in Kansas City, Missouri and all areas in between. Our outstanding guitar riffs, superb acoustic rhythms, clean baselines, and monster drum beats accompanied by the melodic and mesmerizing vocals of our lead singer Chad Braun make for a very diverse and unique sound which attracts a wide range of fans.
Gunderson really needs no introduction to Czar's. You've mande them popular and back by popular demand. They'll be back tonight to show their appreciation for your support!!
Opening for Gunderson tonight is a new band to Czar's from South Bend, called D'Oscar.
Meeting at an open jam at the Chevron in the fall of 2005, Brad and Chris hit it off instantly. Joined the next week by Brian ad-libbing hand drums and vocals, the three determined in short order there was a definite synergy that needed to be incorporated into a project. Auditioning various drummers in the area to no avail, Brad called finally upon an old friend of his from the Miles Davis-covers days, Chad - and d'Oscar was born.
Since October of 2005, d'Oscar has converged upon 14 original songs and a whopping 1 cover (the original theme of Fraggle Rock), while still maintaining a plethora of original material in their jacket pockets yet to be incorporated. The band is just now making its first steps out into what could loosely be called the area scene and is happy to welcome fans of all sorts.
From the village of Makanda in extreme southern Illinois, in a little hollow called Vulture Valley, comes a "caustic acoustic cacophony" known as the Woodbox Gang. They have skillfully combined the American roots music styles of bluegrass, delta blues, folk, and traditional country with the aggressive delivery of punk rock to create their own style of music to which they have given the name "Trashcan Americana". The band is very interested in experimenting with the combined sounds of various conventional and non-conventional instrumentation to create sonic landscapes specifically tailored to the mood and theme of each composition.
Winners of 13 Detroit Music Awards, Detroit Women are seven-woman; energy-infused rockin’ blues group – embody the gritty determination, the kinetic force that drives the Motor City. These women – white, black, young to “it’s not polite to ask,” wild, willful, sweet, curvaceous and petite – are led by four-time Grammy-nominee Kate Hart, who created the group in 2003 after returning to Detroit from the West Coast. Hart tapped the crème de la crème of the area’s female vocalists from a wide-range of genres – blues, R&B, folk, funk, country, rock, swing, hip-hop and even a tinge of gospel – to create a sound as diverse as the region the Women represent.
These women are the some of the best singers anywhere, most front or have fronted their own groups, but when they sing as Detroit Women, they become part of a collaboration where the only thing that matters is the music.
Tonight Only: Present your dinner receipt from the Pump House Grill (here in St Joe) or Casey's (New Buffalo) for free admission for the total number of guests on said dinner receipts!
BLAMMO is a sure crowd pleaser with something different at every show. For over six years this Miller-sponsored, fantastic four-piece has energetically performed a wide variety of their favorite songs from the 1960’s through today. You’ll hear covers of artists such as: The White Stripes, The Proclaimers, Don McLean, Shaggy, Journey, Lenny Kravitz, Jet, U2, Weezer, The Ramones, Violent Femmes, Michael Jackson, World Order, The Atari’s / Don Henley, The Commodores, Van Morrison and many, many more!!!
THE STATION - From Springfield, IL, Fueled by the explosive energy of four amazingly creative musicians, The Station has driven their progressive jam-rock sound into the hearts of thousands of fans across the Midwest. Long time friends, this group of musical artists have been performing together for eight years, and have traveled across the United States. Word of mouth among fans has spread like wildfire.
Hydro Afro Reggae band was originally formed by Joseph Sarpong (keyboards), Daniel Yeboah (bass), in June 2003. As longtime friends, they had performed together and with different bands both in United States and back home in Ghana, West Africa. This union of two extremely talented musicians was the beginning of one of the Chicago’s best Reggae bands. From their very first performance, they began to spark the interest of Chicago Reggae club owners and fans with their unique sound. Since its origination, Hydro has grown into a six piece band featuring Ras Nash and Jooki on lead vocal. The addition of new band members further enhanced the sound, versatility and performance of this already outstanding band, combining the styles of African, Jamaican and American cultures, including Jazz, R&B, Reggae, and African music. Invitations for performances began rolling in for festivals and clubs in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.
Hydro Afro Reggae band rapid popularity led them to be nominated “Best Reggae Band” of 2005 by Martin Intercultural Chicago Music Awards, after a very short existence. With their energetic stage performance and dynamic sound, Hydro will quickly captivate the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
You know who they are. You know what they do...they're Carmody, baby!! Though Carmody was spread across the state from St Joseph to Detroit, their musical aspirations brought them back together in 2005. Now as a power trio, Carmody has built up their song repertoire with some great covers that have always appealed to all ages and musical tastes. Furthermore, Carmody is working on a new original demo CD that will reflect their musical maturity and new band configuration. In addition to their original music, performances include covers from rock legends such as Steely Dan, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, Rush, Journey, Black Sabbath, Beatles, The Cars, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Hendrix, Dave Mathews, Bobby Brown, Young MC, Santana, Cake, Maroon 5, James Taylor, Steppenwolf, Allen Parsons Project, and more. Carmody is a young, talented group of three best friends who put on a high energy show with a reputation for their solid musicianship and diverse range of styles. Be here tonight!
Playing shows with such acts as Rusted Root, Keller Williams, Dark Star Orchestra, Ekoostik Hookah, Lotus and many others, Moser Woods have created heady buzz in the Midwest region. Their audience ranges in age from 9 to 64, black, white, yellow, red, anyone from any country and all cultures. Upon entering the Woods, you'll be greeted with mellow soundscapes for a minute or two, then out of nowhere you'll be launched into an ocean of free flowing grooves fused with skillfully crafted rhythm changes that will leave you're ear lobes craving more...
Lance Hoeppner projects the low to mid frequency side of things with his vast array of bass-organ, synth, and trance like piano overtones. Having four years of experience writing music with each other, Moser Woods is now focused on delivering the music they love to the masses. The debut album"Tryptophan", is now available via cdbaby.com. Building momentum, Moser Woods is playing all over the midwest and has built a very loyal fan base in the process.
Raised in the beautiful coastal city of Perth, Western Australia, Harper is known for his soulful vocals, unique harmonica performances and his innovative song writing style. He also includes the intensely spiritual didgeridoo (“Yidaki”, an Australian indigenous instrument) . Harper has received multiple Australian Blues awards for "Male Vocalist of the Year", and "Song of the Year" and "Acoustic Artist of the Year". His 2003 release "Way Down Deep Inside" also was awarded, "Album of the Year" and two harmonica awards. He has created a following at Czar's of those that enjoy truely entertaining music that isn't what you hear from the norm; a singer with the deep soul of Motown, a harmonica player who can graft Sonny Boy II and Little Walter with Sugar Blue, a songwriter who tells his own compelling stories in an unhurried, J.J. Cale-like manner, and a musical visionary who is unafraid to mix the didgeridoo, an important part of his Australian indigenous culture, with infectious modern percussive rhythms, and you have a glimpse of what Harper is about.
The Weatherly Band formed in Kalamazoo, Michigan in a cave on Dutton St. in September of 2004. The band started out with a funked out acoustic sound that has emerged into a unique blend of reggae, rock, funk, and jazz styles. They play multiple venues every week throughout every month of the year. They were here several weeks ago on a Thursday; we were diggin' them so much that we asked them to come back soon! Enjoy!
Greetings from the Rootstand Family, The trials, tribulations, and grassroot determination of our team has exposed us as one of the most upcoming and notorious roots bands on the scene. Few other bands dig as deep in to the God-given mojo and animusical magnetism afforded to Michigans favorite acoustic ghetto rebel sons. Rootstand successfully marries the sounds of traditional forms of Roots musics, like Irish reels, and old world polkas, Caribbean ska to American blues and bluegrass to the cutting edge sounds of experimental blues and groove, urban hip-hop, dancehall reggae, and electronica. What we do is not a token conglomeration of popular forms, it is altogether something new, a new sound, built upon the foundations of traditional music but never intending to replicate it.
Drop 35 is an all occasion dance band and variety act. Performing at area night clubs, casinos, theaters, weddings and corporate events the band has acquired a large following. Drop 35 has a diverse song list that easily rivals what a DJ can do, but has a full arsenal of entertainment “Wow”. The band can perform, Motown, 80s, 90s, jazz standards, classic rock, and a crazy funk set. The available song list is in the hundreds. In addition, Drop 35 can provide tuxedo shows, “funk rig” shows, "80s" shows in full costume or “Reelin’ through the years” shows. The band has precise, digital sound gear for crystal clear and accurate sound and a fully intelligent light show.
Libido Funk Circus is simply Chicago's premier dance party band! And they're here doin' their thang for ya on St. Patty's Day, baby!!
Not only has Libido Funk Circus perfected their high-energy renditions of the disco and dance hits of the 1970's, they also perform the best very best dance and rock songs of the past 40 years. The Jackson Five. The Rolling Stones. Diana Ross. Duran Duran. Green Day. The Bee Gees. Led Zeppelin. Garth Brooks. Bob Marley. The B-52's. Prince. Michael Jackson. AC/DC. Like a human jukebox, Libido Funk Circus simply does it all!
Libido Funk Circus has been entertaining audiences with their instrumental gymnastics, outrageous clothes and over-the-top stage show for almost 10 years. With six professional musicians (including both male and female lead vocalists) and hundreds of songs under it's collective belt, this band has all the tools to make a room move all night long! Playing hundreds of shows at clubs, weddings, corporate and private parties, Chicago Bulls games, casinos and street festivals, Libido Funk Circus has turned into an unstoppable entertainment machine. If you are looking for a band to make the people dance all night long, Libido Funk Circus turns every night into an event of crazy, non-stop, mind-blowing, funk'n fun!
R&B STATION has long been known regionally as THE high-energy, audience oriented party band, specializing in R&B, Blues, Classic Rock and Soul. The ultimate Baby Boomer's party band! R&B STATION is based in Athens, Ohio and features many veteran players, notably the electrifying vocals of Pat Costello, the incendiary guitar work of Mike Price, and the thundering bass of bandleader Mike Doughty. The band toured with Shirley King and is now performing regionally and nationally on their own name. Take a few minutes to listen and you will understand why R&B STATION is the band to book for your next event. If you really want to ROCK, then R&B STATION is the ONLY band to choose!!!
Formed in early 2005, One Under has quickly become the newest emerging musical force to come out of Ohio. The sextet is comprised of former members of Ekoostik Hookah, The Shantee and The Ark Band and is forging a sound incorporating elements of Roots Rock, American Jazz, Progressive Rock, Afro-Cuban Latin and Pure Funk Back Beat. This combination manifests into a danceable and energetic show that keeps people on their feet. One Under and it's members have appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Sierra Nevada Reggae Festival, Grateful Fest, Tabfest, the Recipe Family Cookout, Harvest Fest, Schwagstock, and Sunshine Daydreams. Recent college appearances include Dennison University and James Madison University as well as support slots for bands such as Particle, Hot Tuna, The Samples, Oteil and the Peacemakers, Rusted Root, Keller Williams and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and CJ Chenier. With incredible improvisation, solid grooves and strong lyrical content, One Under is continuing to reach new and diverse crowds wherever they play.
Lady Sunshine and the X-Band was formed in 1994 and has been causing quite a stir since then. The Stax-Volt legacy is definitely alive and kickin' with these players! This group is a product of the 'Motor City' and is a reflection of the very essence of Detroit - Emotion, Fire, Pride, and Soul. The LSX Band has had the honor to share the stage with Blues/R&B notables Koko Taylor, Bobby Rush, Little Milton, Roomful of Blues, War, Liquid Soul, Sir Mack Rice, Spyder Turner,
The Chicago Blues Legends-PineTop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith, James Cotton,
Carrie and Lurrie Bell, Lonnie Baker Brooks, Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin,
Lil ED and the Blues Imperial's, Maurice John Vaughn, James Smith, Bobbie Rogers, Maurice Davis, Tommy Castro et al. to rave reviews.
Thursday Mar 29
Hired Hands with special guests, Perfect Failure
Hired Hands performs Classic Rock covers while Perfect Failure performs more of the "Generations-esque" party covers. Both are fun, lively, local cover bands that YOU need to hear! Get on down to Czar's tonight to support live, local music! $3 cover, 2 bands... music starts at 9:30. Oh, Bell's Oberon is back!
Now in their fifth year, Penumbrae is one of Detroit’s most exciting live acts. The female-fronted sextet’s eclectic brand of rock ranges from melodic groove, to alternative rock, to danceable pop – all with the signature stamp Penumbrae – and has garnered them radio play in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania.
What sets Penumbrae apart is lead vocalist Lish, whose engaging presence and sparkling voice front the group. The band’s natural chemistry is evident in their energetic live performances. Shining through original as well as cover material – including the band’s interpretations of Dee Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart,” Led Zeppelin’s “Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp,” and Cole Porter’s “Don’t Fence Me In” – is a cohesive band vibe born of musicians who simply love playing together.
Stash will blow your mind! Fresh, danceable, fun, melodic reggae and hip-hop/funk with crisply-delivered rhymes and sharp musicianship to match. If you're not on the dance floor halfway through the first song of the set, you're not alive.
The members of Stash have worked and shared stages with many varied acts, some of which are Micheal Winslow, Hush, Black Magic Crossing, Sponge, Thornetta Davis, Atomic Fireballs, Kid Rock, Howling Diablos, The Articles, 40oz DICK, Uncle Cracker, Groove Collection, members of George Clinton's P-Funk Allstars and many more.
Stash has been performing to excited audiences in the Midwest; Chicago, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Flint. They are currently planning on travel to Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and California in the Spring.
Taking the influences of Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Latin, Cosmosis has created a sound and vibe all their own. Offering a bit of everything, Cosmosis provides a unique and fun social experience at every show.
Tonight Czar's is proud to host the FIRST EVER MIDWEST BEAT MAGAZINE BASH IN MICHIGAN!!
Midwest Beat Magazine is a monthly publication out of Northwest Indiana that keeps Chicago, NW Indiana, and now Southwest Michigan, current on local & national happenings in the music industry!
For this special event, we’re featuring three great bands set to take the stage:
Opening is 7x7; a Chicagoland band that just released their first CD in ’06 and has taken to doing a national tour. The band’s overall style can be described as rock flavored with the band’s eclectic mix of influences. Expect to hear everything from a little bit of reggae to pop, acoustic/college rock, classic rock and even a touch of metal and blues when this versatile band steps out on the stage.
Our next feature is MWB’s 2-time cover band of the year, that is quickly becoming a St. Joe favorite; X-Girlfriend. They’ve developed a great fan base here by bringing you high-energy stage shows and playing great covers that you all love, from Joan Jett to Poison to Twisted Sister and many more! This great selection of tunes and their electric stage presence has won them a spot at this years Venetian Fest. on the River Stage.
Finishing tonight’s musical extravaganza is Beat Freddy. Beat Freddy prides themselves on 70’s classics, with influences of Bob Seger to Cream.
Come on down tonight to enjoy THREE TERRIFIC BANDS delivering great Rock n’ Roll, and help Czars celebrate becoming the flagship venue in SW Michigan for Midwest Beat Magazine.
The show begins at 9:30 tonight, so get here early to stake your table!
Max Allen Max Allen is a singer / songwriter / guitarist who has been performing professionally since the age of 16. He has nearly 600 performances to his credit at various venues, colleges and festivals in 14 different states. Known for his intricate guitar work, catchy lyrics, contagious melodies and energetic live performances, Max is in the upper echelon of rising artists on the circuit today. Over the past several years he and his bands have had the privilege of performing on stage with and/or opening for a number of great musicians and bands including The Clarks, Jim Ryser, Larry Crane, Chris Duarte, Dishwalla, Carrie Newcomer, Otiel Burbridge, Dickie Betts, The Spin Doctors, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ekoostik Hookah and Umphrey's McGee. Max has four CDs to his credit and is currently under the Big Walnut Record label.
We're certainly looking forward to this outstanding musician and his band to perform their debut for us here at Czar's 505. The next time you're down at the club, ask us to play a Max Allen song so you can get a listen...killer stuff!
For now, do yourself a favor and click on the pic above; on his website you can sample several different tunes. You'll totally dig the Max Allen Band's crisp, smooth, upbeat, well defined and sweetly melodic music...enjoy!!
"Rock with girth and more hooks than a meat packing plant"... Finneus has a long tradition amongst peers and fans of always turning out energetic and engaging performances. The quartet"s unique rotation of groove originals and 'Finneuaized' Cover material has garnered a strong local and regional following.
Sweet Japonic is a great original band with a sound along the lines of the Black Crows.
OBERON ON TAP, GREAT MUSIC, THIS IS A NIGHT NOT TO MISS!!!!
Spending almost a decade developing and redefining their place as one of the best bands to come out of Chicago, Hello Dave continues to spread their sound to fans across the country. Beginning in college, at Eastern Illinois University, playing at Fraternity parties Hello Dave has grown into an internationally touring band, playing throughout the U.S. and overseas in Europe and Southeast Asia. The band’s ability to involve and connect with their audience during every performance has caused them to form an intensely devoted fan base with a great love and enthusiasm for the band.
With a sound uniquely there own, Hello Dave combines the sounds of classic and southern rock with pop, country and rhythm & blues.It is this combination of different genres that give Hello Dave such a great appeal to many different types of music lovers. Hello Dave gives audiences a feel good vibe with genuine emotion and integrity.
In a time where so many blues bands follw in the blues-rock footsteps of Stevie Ray Vaughn and ZZ-top, the Crossroads Blues Band refreshingly draws its influences from the likes of T-Bone Walker and Gatesmouth Brown. From Texas-style jump blues to raucous Chicago blues shuffles and Detroit boogie woogie... the band covers all the bases covered.
Music starts at 9:30 tonight, so come down and enjoy a great blues band.
With a name just as unique as their sound, Pop Evil is far from your average Rock Band. Formed in November of 2001, Pop Evil was assembled from key components of various established Michigan bands. Leigh Kakaty (Vocals/Guitars), Dave Gracia (Guitars), Jamie Nummer (Bass/Vox), and Dylan Allison (Drums/Vox) came together to create a unique blend of heavy guitars and infectious grooves to help signature Pop Evil's melodic sound. With an uncanny ability to arrange, produce, and write catchy hooks Pop Evil has quickly caught the attention of both fans and the music industry.
Pop Evil is currently in the studio with accomplished producer Al Sutton (Kid Rock) from Rustbelt Studios in Royal Oak, Michigan working on their new album. With the release of their first single off the album, "Somebody Like You," the band has quickly become a crowd favorite in the Midwest. The band recently shot their music video for the song in Los Angeles and plan on releasing it in the Summer of 2006.
Already having performed at the 2006 Warped Tour and sharing the stage with such multi-platinum recording artists such as Boston, Puddle of Mudd, Trapt and Shinedown, Pop Evil is preparing to be the breakthrough band of the future! We look forward to their Czar's debut!
Saturday April 21
The Raindogs
with
Headless Felt
and
Few Of The Many
There will be three bands playing this Saturday night! The first will be "The Headless Felts", the Second "Few of the Many", "The Rain Dogs" will be the headliner.
The Rain Dogs are a completely original band that sounds uniquely unlike any other. Although this fiery foursome has the standard drum, bass, and two guitars of other rock bands, the execution of their songs is anything but standard. Although there are elements in their music that reflect various influences, The Rain Dogs' music definitely takes alternative rock to a new and creative direction. The Rain Dogs' songs are written from emotions that create infectious and addictive grooves, which flirt with hints of early punk, 60's rock, modern pop, and a subtle touch of Goth. Making the sound difficult to describe, but not difficult to remember. Each song takes on it's own life, differing from each other, with a combination of two to three part harmonies, high energy and extreme dynamics; driven by an intense lead vocal. A night with the Rain Dogs will run the emotional gamut from sweaty jams, to concise tunes, and will appeal to an audience who likes original heart-felt rock & roll.
Combining hoedown rhythms with blues-driven solos, Rootstand is a uniquely refreshing alternative to the whiney faux-punk and butt rock bands heard all to often on the radio these days. Though it is primarily traditional acoustic roots music, the band's sound also ranges from reggae beats to celtic rhythms, bringing an eclectic and interesting medley of styles to the stage.
BLAMMO is a sure crowd pleaser with something different at every show. For over six years this Miller-sponsored, fantastic four-piece has energetically performed a wide variety of their favorite songs from the 1960’s through today. You’ll hear covers of artists such as: The White Stripes, The Proclaimers, Don McLean, Shaggy, Journey, Lenny Kravitz, Jet, U2, Weezer,The Ramones and many more of your favorite radio/dance/party bands!! BLAMMO is made up of guitars, bass guitar, drums, three part vocals, synthesizers and keyboards. BLAMMO is also partners with Coleman Sound Company, the area's finest live audio specialists equipped with their cutting-edge multimedia sound system.
There’s something for everyone at a BLAMMO show. So grab a spot close to the band on the dance floor, sit back enjoy the music, or just hang out! You’ll forget all about the grind and have nothing but good times!!! They're certainly an up-and-coming Czar's 'heavy-hitter'. If you love coming down for Pfreakshow (P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend), Generations, Libido Funk Circus and the like, then you'll no doubt dig Blammo!!
Ted Atkatz's decision to leave his gig as the principal percussionist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was a bold one. Exchanging his drumsticks for a Nord keyboard and a Gibson acoustic, he began singing an altogether different tune. He wrote twelve songs, collaborated with three of Chicago's finest musicians, and NYCO was born.
Two, NYCO's debut album, resonates with the sincerity and energy of great rock'n roll, capped by Atkatz's striking melodies. Produced by Grammy-award winner Jim Tullio, reviewers have called the album a "must-own." Chicago's own Q101 FM and WXRT 93.1 FM, stations that helped bring bands like Wilco and Smashing Pumpkins into the mainstream, have lately taken to spinning NYCO's tunes. The soulful "English Song" has already garnered significant attention, and has even been dubbed a "pop classic" by WXRT DJ Richard Milne.
Onstage, Atkatz is joined by Dave DelCiello, Dave Bowers and Devin Staples. For anyone who has experienced the band live, they make it easy to understand that they were meant to rock out together.
Formed on New Year's Eve '99, in the wake of Y2k, the band jammed and hasn't stopped. Since then the band has grown and created a sound like no other. From rock to funk, reggae to blues, Gaia's Ghost is one of the best rockin-blues trippin-funk bands around.
The Outer Vibe possesses a distinctive sound, both despite and because of their unusual instrumentation. Most accurately described as eclectic rock, the team of seven classically trained musicians seamlessly blends a traditional rock sound with a variety of stylistic musical twists for a thoroughly accessible, even catchy result. Consisting almost entirely of college-age music majors, they have carefully constructed their work so that every note counts. Every chord progression, drum beat, trumpet lick, and vocal melody has been carefully crafted to further complement one another. Influences range from flamenco and Latin jazz to German oompah bands; Led Zeppelin to Lebanese folk music, yet the music remains entirely accessible to any audience and still bears a signature entirely unique to themselves.
A five pc. from East Lansing, Funk-Rock band Egon has been playing together for about two years. The band--Jesse Jason (keyboard,synth, vocals), Justin DeLapa (guitar,vocals), Spencer Shattuck (bass,vocals), Kyle Sullivan (guitar), and Kyle Avery (drums,vocals). Groovin' rhythms, energetic guitar and keyboard/synth leads, and in-your-face vocals describe this exciting young band. Whether you classify them as Funk, Rock, Jamrock, Prog rock, or any genre you like, these five will be sure to deliver an electrifying performance where you won't help but bounce with them to the groove.
Influenced by Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Jamiroquai, Umphreys McGee, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and so many more..."Straight up mean funky-grooviness" will surely be showcased at any Egon performance--come see Egon at Czars May 10!
Radio London is a band that was formed in 1980, played for several years and went thier seperate ways. After 20 years they have gotten back together together to play the old school rock n roll they love. Tom Lounges editor of MIDWEST BEAT magazine And D.J of NIGHT ROCK radio in NW indiana says " This is a great classic rock cover band that will do covers most bands wont even attempt".
Come out and enjoy some great old school classic rock that Im sure you will love too!!
Saturday May 12
Whistle Pigs
The Whistle Pigs seven-piece dance band is a close knit family of musicians who have performed with such groups as The Temptations, The Drifters, Four Tops, The Platters, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Mack, Pinetop Perkins, Bobby Vinton, Mary Wilson and The Supremes.
This great band always keeps the dance floor full and hoppin'. Come on down and enjoy a great night of music!!!!
Formed on New Years eve of '99, in the wake of Y2K, the band jammed and hasn't stopped!! Since then the band has grown and created a sound like no other. From funk to rock, raggae to blues, Giaia's Ghost is one of the best rockin blues trippin funk-funk bands around.
You know who they are. You know what they do...they're Carmody, baby!! Though Carmody was spread across the state from St Joseph to Detroit, their musical aspirations brought them back together in 2005. Now as a power trio, Carmody has built up their song repertoire with some great covers that have always appealed to all ages and musical tastes. Furthermore, Carmody is working on a new original demo CD that will reflect their musical maturity and new band configuration. In addition to their original music, performances include covers from rock legends such as Steely Dan, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, Rush, Journey, Black Sabbath, Beatles, The Cars, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Hendrix, Dave Mathews, Bobby Brown, Young MC, Santana, Cake, Maroon 5, James Taylor, Steppenwolf, Allen Parsons Project, and more. Carmody is a young, talented group of three best friends who put on a high energy show with a reputation for their solid musicianship and diverse range of styles. Be here tonightThats right there back!! Carmody is a great local band that come out to rock our stage every 3 to 4 months. From Seeley Dan To the Top Gun theme song, these guys do it all!!
Saturday May 19
Work in Progress
After Being away for a few years their back and ready to bring there R&B and Motown sound back to the Czars stage. Work in Progress is a band that is from Benton Harbor, that for years made Czars a regular show. come on down and enjoy a powerful night of music .
Thursday May 24
AKASHA
Akasha is a fusion of deep groove reggae, blistery blues rock, and hip hop flavors with pure melodies and rich vocal harmonies. Stylistically, Akasha's base elements are never forced but always flow seamlessly from one song to the next. Akasha's diverse approach gives birth to an unmistakable variety of heavy, raw grooves reminiscent of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and the Roots.
Akasha unifies their diversity of styles through the lush vocal work of Cosmos Ray. His performances are riveting and personal, as though he is speaking directly to you. The quartet is anchored by Doug Bistrow's thumping upright bass and Mikey August's solid drum work. Scott Moss' dynamic electric guitar combines with them to create a thick and colorful tapestry of rhythm and sound.
Friday May 25
Prillwitz Fest
Rare Expectations
With special guest MINJA
Let the party begin!!!! Were going to start the night off with Minja. Minja is made up of past memebers of the Grifters and the Red Light Distric, playing dance party music.
If you remember the Mud Cat Society, They have changed their name to Rare Expectations and changed their music to more of a dance rock!!!
Come on down for the Kick off to a great weekend and remember all door cover charges are being donated to the Capstone Center for abused children.
"Rock with girth and more hooks than a meat packing plant"... Finneus has a long tradition amongst peers and fans of always turning out energetic and engaging performances. The quartet"s unique rotation of groove originals and 'Finneuaized' Cover material has garnered a strong local and regional following.
Opening for finneus will be The Turn,you may remember them as Spiney Norman. Thats right all the old crew is back from the original band in this new project and it looks to be great stuff!!!! The Turn is the old Spiney Norman back together, Thats right, the whole original gang is back! Come down and check the guys out!!!!
Dance and Rock Music You Love
Think back a year or two. Heck, think back several years. Think back to highschool. Ye-e-a-a-h, youknow what I’m talkin’ about. Remember the Junior year turn-about dance? Remember the the-e-eme? Oh, it had a theme. It also had an elected court and a song. Maybe it was that Crash Test Dummies song, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm. Or maybe your committie chair person rigged the vote back in 1968 for The Monkeys’, Daydream Believer. Two songs from two totally different decades, both smash hits no one will ever forget. At least that’s what we’re banking on here at GENERATIONS, Inc. We take great pride (and joy) in bringing you the music you love no matter what decade you hail from. Whether you’re brand new to the club scene or been around the block a couple times since highschool, GENERATIONS has what you are looking for in an evening of entertainment.
The Chicago-bred trio’s organic, hard-driving synthesis of gutsy hard rock, gritty Delta blues, soulful backwoods boogie and down-home psychedelia has taken its hometown by storm. The frenzied power of the band's live shows has won them a fiercely loyal fan base, and their last CD Dharmakaya (produced by Sean Slade & Paul Kolderie – Radiohead, Uncle Tupelo, Hole, Warren Zevon) received substantial airplay across the Midwest, including Chicago's influential WXRT.
Czar's Own Birthday Bash!!
We're Turning 15 years old!!!
Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me. Tonight were celebrating Czar's 15th year as St. Joe's premier LIVE MUSIC club. Come down as we celebrate 15 great years with $1.00 Miller Lite Drafts and $2.00 well drinks plus other great specials. Tonight we have a great band out of the Chicago land area, that opened up the Midwest BEAT bash in April.7X7 can be best describe as all over the board. From the Foo Fighters to Counting Crows to The Rolling Stones to Pearl Jam. They also do some of their own great tunes. Having competed in THE REGION RUMBLE in Merriville the last few years, this is a band you wont want to miss!!!.
56 Hope Road is a band bonded like a family, and as a result, their music has an unmistakable honesty and openness. Uncanny, intuitive communication creates an easy interplay on stage, making even the most densely layered tunes sound effortless. They allow the joy of spontaneous creativity to color their song-based arrangements - neither losing their musical center, nor restricting its growth. The music is acoustic funk at its finest with sounds reminiscent of G-Love and Special Sauce, Richie Havens, MMW, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon and Gomez. This seven piece “acoustic funk explosion” is known for clever songwriting, lush vocal harmonies and one of the tightest rhythm sections on the scene made up of co-lead singer songwriters Dave Hamilton and Steve Goveia, drummer Greg Fundis, upright bassist Chad Sanders, vocalist Anne Katzfey, percussionist Matt Katzfey, and electric guitarist Chris Corsale.
A phone call roused Dan Deitrich from his afternoon nap. It was the promoter for a local venue. They were bringing in a nation act known as The Elms and needed an opening band. Mistaking Dan as the singer of an existing band, The Voice asked him if his group would like the spot. He quickly accepted and began making calls of his own. In a matter of minutes he had recruited long-time friend and drummer Jeff Mierau, a second guitarist and a bass player. Johnny’s Little Rocketship was born.
Since that shaky first performance, Johnny’s Little Rocketship has become a force to be reckoned with. Skye Thrasher and Zach Swisher have since taken over the roles of rhythm guitar and bass, respectively. With an all but nonexistent local music scene JLR was forced to put on the majority of their shows wherever they could. The venues included cornfields, driveways, churches, schools, and sweet 16 birthday parties as well as frequenting the few local clubs such as Czar’s 505.
THIS MAY BE THE BEST COVER BAND EVER TO TAKE CZAR'S STAGE!!!! COME ON OUT AND SUPPORTS CZAR'S NEW POLICY TO GREAT ROCK N ROLL BANDS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monkey Cocktail was formed in November of 1996. The band, which is based out of Valparaiso, Indiana, was originally known as Dying Breed. Founded by lead singer/guitar player Jack Adams, Jack formed the band around a rhythm section which consisted of his old friend and bass player, Shawn Michael Farrell and new friend and drummer, Bobby Shaw. Jack decided that he wanted to raise the ante. Adams had grown up listening to bands like KISS and Aerosmith, bands that brought a certain spectacle to the stage. Adams was tired of seeing bands in blue jeans, flannel shirts and work boots performing on stage. As he put it "they look like they just came from their day gig". Jack felt that bands owed something more to the people paying the cover charge.
Taking the Chicago land market by storm since forming in 1997, this powerful quintet of hard rockin' music veterans were voted as the "Top New Band of 1997" by the readership of Midwest BEAT magazine, the South Side's premier local entertainment publication. The group has also been the celebrated subject of recent color cover features in the entertainment sections of The Gary Post-Tribune and The Times, the two largest daily newspapers of Northwest Indiana.
So just why is this band so special and such a big deal in a region chock full of local musical groups? Maybe it is because of the stellar musicianship housed within its framework - drawing from a proud history that includes past associations with Sgt. Roxx, Survivor, Joker, Steele and Trick Or Treat. Perhaps it is because of the infectious good time feeling that captivates the population of every place they plug in and play? Maybe it is the powerful original music they compose? Maybe it is the outrageous showmanship and attitude they bring to the stage with them at every performance? Most likely, it is a combination of all of this that has weaved a magical spell over all who have rocked with them.
An animated and colorful front man, Jack Adams, quickly became a local legend while the vocalist for Sgt. Roxx, a national touring band which never failed to sell out Midwest night clubs during the early- '90s. Adams was voted as the "Favorite Chicago land Vocalist/Front man '97'" by Midwest BEAT Magazine readers. Shawn Farrell anchored the low end in a pair of slick touring acts - Steele and Trick Or Treat - that wound up as full color pin-up boys in several national rock magazines. David Carl, spent most of the early '90s under the creative wing of Survivor mastermind Jim Peterik, with whom he composed and recorded a best-selling independent release. Carl also filled in as an alternate member of the platinum-selling Survivor when the group's founding guitarist Frankie Sullivan was out with an injury. Miroballi was a songwriter and guitarist with Joker, an international recording act who were featured on the soundtracks for the late '80s Paramount films, "Demonic Toys", "Trancers III", and the cult-classic "Bad Channels". Shaw, a relative newcomer to the big leagues, spent many years honing his craft in notable N.W. Indiana club bands.
Sunday June 10
JASON ARNDT
MEMORIAL
FUND RAISER
( ALL AGES )
Colasi's Omen, Acme Box & Crate, Echoes of Zero and Soul Shaker will be the bands on tap for tonights show, Doors open at 3:30 with a $5.00 cover going to the Jason Arndt memorial fund. All ages are welcome tonight!!!!!!
From the village of Makanda in extreme southern Illinois, in a little hollow called Vulture Valley, comes a "caustic acoustic cacophony" known as the Woodbox Gang. They have skillfully combined the American roots music styles of bluegrass, delta blues, folk, and traditional country with the aggressive delivery of punk rock to create their own style of music to which they have given the name "Trashcan Americana". The band is very interested in experimenting with the combined sounds of various conventional and non-conventional instrumentation to create sonic landscapes specifically tailored to the mood and theme of each composition. Hugh DeNeal, their chief lyricist, uses his poetic talents to craft twisted tales of a dark, yet often humorous nature. The Woodbox Gang specializes in "story telling" songs. The group has shared the stage with artists such as Hank Williams III, the John Cowan Band, & many others. Alternative country icon Jason Ringenberg (Jason and the Scorchers) has been quoted in several interviews citing the Woodbox Gang as one of his favorite new bands.
Penumbrae, a Detroit-area sextet that plays melodic, eclectic rock, released their debut full-length CD, "One Way Drive," on Third Monk Records in May 2005. Tracks from the record have received airplay in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio (see below). "One Way Drive" was named Best Record of 2005 by Johnny B. at WHFR89.3FM.
In addition to regularly performing around Detroit, Penumbrae has appeared at many notable festivals, incuding MidPoint Music Festival (Cincinnati), Motor City Winter Blast (Super Bowl Pre-Party), the Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) and Arts, Beats and Eats (Pontiac). Here we are always looking all over the Midwest for great bands, and we've got one right here in our proverbial 'back yard'. With large crossover potential, "One Way Drive" will appeal not only to AAA rock music fans, but also to Americana and pop listeners. If real, original music and an atmosphere with current and potential friends is what you enjoy, then we should see you and Czar's to listen to the jams of Penumbrae.
"Everybody knows that the Sauce is HOT LIKE FIRE!!!" That's what people throughout the U.S. are saying about Detroit-based HotSauce. Influenced by great artists such as Earth Wind & Fire, Prince, and Mint Condition, HotSauce is taking music to new levels. Each member of the dynamic eight-piece band adds their own unique flavor to the musical potluck. "We're all formally trained, play multiple instruments, write, and sing. Our talent & diversity helps us to keep developing fresh material," shares trombonist Big O.
Formed in 2000, HotSauce was among the rising stars of the Detroit jazz scene- working with acclaimed jazz musicians such as Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker- before embracing a more mainstream focus. Keyboardist Eric says, "We still love jazz: it's fun and keeps us on top of our game. But when we thought about the kind of music we want to do and the people we want to reach, we knew we had to do our own thing." Turning to additional influences from various genres (R&B, Rock, Gospel, Soul, Hip Hop, & Funk to name a few), the band developed a unique style to satisfy any musical appetite.
With a buzz compared to the Jackson Five and N'Sync phenomena, HotSauce is developing a strong following as one of the hottest bands in the Midwest. They have performed all over the country, including the North American International Auto Show, the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival, various colleges & universities, and numerous national, regional, and local television & radio appearances. Their energetic stage show has people everywhere talking about Detroit's new flavor. "It's deeper than just great music: It's an experience!"
HotSauce is ready to impact the music industry. Recognizing a need for quality music and "complete" artists in the industry, the band has created a unique experience unlike anything offered today. To experience HotSauce is to experience real good, feel good music, contagious energy, and a dynamic live show that will change your life.
"Today, most music seems to be either negative or all about sex. It feels like no one is releasing anything that people will want to listen to 15, 10, or even 5 years from now. What happened to good music? HotSauce is all about music that promotes the 'Elements of L.I.F.E.' - Love, Inspiration, Freedom, and Entertainment. We focus on making 'timeless' music: great songs that people will play for years to come. When you experience HotSauce, you'll never be the same."
Brand New Machine was meticulously engineered, and scrutinized to meet exacting tolerances, in order to meet powerful rockspectations. Thusly, a new sound was forged, a new phenenom. a Brand New Machine. Assembled with precision, receiving imported pieces from England, Dallas, L.A., And Saint Joseph Michigan, the powerful formation is yet to be explained or understood, by modern science. Fortunately for you, this NITRO INJECTED, BRAND NEW MACHINE is now avalible for your listening pleasure.
Brand New Machine features members from MCA recording artist Lillian Axe, Bones, STIFF, Big Bang, and Pistol Dawn. Together these ego-maniacs specialize in upbeat dance rock you can pound your fist in the air and shake your ass to all night long. Featuring Brand New Machine music, raw guitars, and sexy vocals and sleaze factor. They also fancy covers from Alice in Chains to Zepplin. Always a crowd pleaser, come on out and party with these rock gods!!!!
"The Michigan City Vandal’s strong lyrics and powerful music inspire, but the music rocks so hard you'll be too busy jumping up and down and screaming along to over analyze them. Few artist surprise and excite you from the first listen...it's not about shock value, they are just that awesome." Village Voice Media-L.A. Weekly June 2006.
"The Michigan City Vandals leave an imprint like a combat boot to the head. Few women singers have the balls to be categorized with My Chemical Romance and The White Stripes, but lead singer Miss Fortune, as one fan put it, "is like watching Aeon Flux front Korn". She is aggressive without compromising her femininity, with a powerful stage presence and infectious sexuality. Gloriously fierce and sonically potent, don’t miss The Michigan City Vandals" MTV Online 02/05.
Recently dubbed by Musiczine as the leaders of the post-ironic music movement, the Michigan City Vandals are currently finishing their new album “Our own little slice of Hell.” The band plans to let use 100% of the record sales to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Benton Harbor, MI.
The Michigan City Vandals have opened for international acts No Doubt, Garbage, My Chemical Romance, Fishbone, Incubus and Good Charlotte and separately its members have worked with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, The Wooten Brothers, Hank III, The Jesus Lizard and They Might Be Giants.
Taking the influences of Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Latin, Cosmosis has created a sound and vibe all their own. Offering a bit of everything, Cosmosis provides a unique and fun social experience at every show.
Sweet Japonic has the unique ability to pair multiple music styles with thought provoking, life inspired lyrics. The award winning music of Sweet Japonic captivates audiences and takes them on a journey of rock and heart, blues and soul.
This journey began in the summer of 2000, and like the music, the members of the group have continued to evolve. Currently, Sweet Japonic features; lead singer and rhythm guitarist Lucas Wilson; lead guitarist Matt Young; bassist Ryan Braman; drummer Roy Wallace, and keys player Davy Tyson. Together they fuse Blues, Rock, Folk, Funk, Soul, and even Reggae into eclectic rhythms that carry both an old flavor and new flair.
Sweet Japonic garners a true appreciation for tasteful originality. Coca-Cola and Paste magazine recently took notice; they are featuring music from their sophomore release Two O'clock Sirens on Coke.com under the For the Love of Music campaign. This promotional opportunity is the direct result of the entrepreneurial and marketing spirit Sweet Japonic members possess. They are continually active in cultivating a culture for a growing number of fans.
Grand Rapids based PRETZEL LOGIC was formed in the fall of 2003, known previously as Souper Stoopid. It's goal is to be the best working rock/funk cover band in the state of Michigan. PRETZEL LOGIC plays a diverse spectrum of artists from the 60's,70's and 80's. Everything from Frank Zappa, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder to Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and AC/DC. One hit wonders, TV theme songs and even a little country. And LOTS of Steely Dan ( where the name PRETZEL LOGIC originates ). PRETZEL LOGIC does it all! The members are all seasoned pros and were hand picked for their musicianship. The band likes to have fun and doesn't take itself too seriously, but prides itself on delivering great music and a good time.
I know what you're thinking, "Christian Pop/Rock music - BORING!" Think Again.
Loaded with experienced musicians, some with more big show experience than many national acts, Audience of One leaves it all on the stage with an infectious and intense enthusiasm that is flat out fun!
PINK FREUD is THE BEST PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE you'll ever hear, featuring four of the best rock musicians in the country. When you close your eyes, you will swear you are sitting in the best seats in the house, listening to Pink Floyd rock the way you remember them. When you open your eyes, you'll keep asking yourself the question "HOW THE HELL ARE THEY DOING THIS WITH JUST FOUR GUYS??" While other bands have gone the easy route and relied upon smoke and mirrors to "capture Pink Floyd", the truth is, they have neglected the most important aspects: the sound, the musicianship, and the soul of the music. But don't take our word for it, check out what these folks had to say....then come hear it for yourself!!!!!
VOTED BEST LIVE BAND by the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers 2001 Reader’s Choice Awards, THE MOES are the ultimate party band. They perform a wide variety of music with their own special twist of humor. The energy that THE MOES project to their audience makes "MOE-OLOGY" happen with awesome choreography, Great music and the power of the MOE-HEADS. It's easy to see how THE MOES are one of the most exciting and entertaining bands to come out of the southwest side of Chicago. THE MOES have performed well over 2000 shows during the past eighteen years, which makes FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE one of the hardest working local bands in the Chicagoland area.
A five pc. from East Lansing, Funk-Rock band Egon has been playing together for about two years. The band--Jesse Jason (keyboard,synth, vocals), Justin DeLapa (guitar,vocals), Spencer Shattuck (bass,vocals), Kyle Sullivan (guitar), and Kyle Avery (drums,vocals). Groovin' rhythms, energetic guitar and keyboard/synth leads, and in-your-face vocals describe this exciting young band. Whether you classify them as Funk, Rock, Jamrock, Prog rock, or any genre you like, these five will be sure to deliver an electrifying performance where you won't help but bounce with them to the groove.
