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Lonesome
&
Blue
Lonesome
&
Blue
(L&B)
is a
classic
and
original
hard-driving
bluegrass
band
that
features
instrumental
virtuosity
and
traditional
bluegrass
singing.
The
band’s
new
compact
disc, Out
of the
Blue,
received
three
nominations
at the
Detroit
Music
Awards
last
year
and
gained
the
group
recognition
via
radio
airplay
throughout
the
United
States.
L&B
has
just
increased
to a
five-piece
ensemble,
producing
a
larger
sound
with
more
versatility.
Last
year,
the
group
performed
at folk
festivals,
bluegrass
festivals
and a
wide
variety
of
outdoor
and
indoor
concerts.
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Madcat
&
Kane
Harmonica
virtuoso
Peter
Madcat
Ruth
and
guitar
wizard
Shari
Kane
joined
forces
in
1990.
Since
then,
they
have
been
touring
nationally
and
internationally,
delighting
audiences
wherever
they
go.
Their
repertoire
includes
blues,
folk
music
and a
touch
of
jazz.
“Madcat
&
Kane is
simply
the
best
blues
duo on
the
scene
today.
The
dynamic
interplay
that
occurs
between
Shari
Kane’s
guitar
and
Pete
Madcat
Ruth’s
harmonica
is
astounding.”
(Eureka
Springs
Blues
Festival)
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Michael
Angelo
“It’s amazing
what he has going
on, just one guy
and a guitar.”
(Rolling
Stone.com)
That’s what
people say when
they see and hear
singer/songwriter/guitarist
Michael Angelo
perform. Having
toured
extensively the
past four years
throughout the
northeast, east
coast and
southern states
promoting his
music, he has
proven music is
the universal
language. There
are no barriers,
he and his music
connect to people
of all ages and
all status. Songs
are written and
performed from
his heart and
soul. Angelo’s
quick-witted
humor, cynicism
and pensive side
come through loud
and clear in his
music. Using
words in a way
only he does, his
distinctive voice
makes him stand
out from others.
Whether it be
rock, folk, pop,
country or blues,
it is definite
that Michael
Angelo does it
all and in a
style undeniably
his.
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Patricia
Pettinga
Patricia Pettinga
blends folk,
blues and
original music in
a performance
that entertains,
moves and
involves
audiences,
reflecting her
penchant for
humor and her
experience in
education and
theater arts. Her
performances—just
right for
coffeehouses,
festivals and
concert
halls—appeal to
all ages.
Pettinga will
also create theme
shows for
schools,
businesses and
nonprofits and
present workshops
on songwriting
and creative
expression.
Partner Bill
Willging adds a
second guitar and
vocal harmonies
to performances.
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Robert
B. Jones:
“Blues for
Schools”
Using a variety
of traditional
instruments,
songs and
stories, Robert
B. Jones conveys
to his audience
the importance of
Black folk music
in America’s
musical culture.
Blues,
spirituals, work
songs, field
hollers, chants,
freedom songs and
ballads are all a
part of Jones’
presentations.
His performances
are educational,
enlightening and
fun. “Wherever
he rambles,
he’s doing what
he loves—not
just singing the
blues but
teaching and
preaching
them.” (Neal
Rubin, Detroit
Free Press)
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Travelin’
Blues
Travelin’ Blues
is a musical
storyteller whose
life experiences
add to his
performances of
country and urban
blues. His
repertoire
includes
everything from
authentic
plantation songs
to his own
compositions.
From his
Mississippi Delta
heritage to his
years as a street
performer in
Detroit, Travelin’
Blues puts
together programs
that captivate
audiences of all
ages.
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