Click the URL below to listen to Episode 12. (June 2008)
http://michiganfolklive.podcastpeople.com/posts/24615
Hi. I'm Steven Johnson from Michigan Folk Live. I'd like to welcome you to another MichiganFolkLive podcast. This is a series of podcasts presented by Michigan Folk Live, features both National touring acts and local Michigan Artists. With this podcast we are going focus primarily on artists who are touring Michigan in March 2008.
Intro – Laura Bates & Brandon Foote – Shenandoah
MJ Bishop
The is first artist MJ Bishop grew up in the small town of St Ignace in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her exposure to music began with piano at age 10, and she moved on to play trumpet in grade school and high school. Music at home included jazz standards, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline, and every family celebration included singing (lots of harmonizing!) and playing into the wee hours of the morning.
She now makes her home in Seattle Washington, but its clear from her song lyrics that Michigan has never left her heart. The last 10 years have been busy for Bishop as she assembled a band, maintained a full performance schedule, began touring as a solo act, and continued songwriting. In 2003, she joined local Americana group ThorNton Creek, expanding her instrument repertoire to include mandolin and accordion.
Jun 21, 2008 7:00 PM Music on the Street Corner New Buffalo, MI 7-9:00 pm
Opening for Frankie Ballard http://www.myspace.com/frankieballard
At the Villager on the corner of Whittaker and Merchant Street
Jun 21, 2008 10:00 PM Casey's Bar & Grill New Buffalo, MI 10pm-1:30am
Sharing the night with Rene Meave - http://www.myspace.com/renemeave
Casey's: http://www.gokzoo.com/restaurants/caseys/main.htm
Jun 24, 2008 7:00 PM Hubbardston Library Hubbardston, MI 7-9:00pm
http://www.hubbardstonlibrary.org
Jun 25, 2008 2:00 PM WMNC Public Radio - In-studio appearance Traverse City, MI http://www.wnmc.org
Jun 25, 2008 6:30 PM Evenings at the Gazebo Boyne City, MI in Old City Park
6:30-8:00pm
http://www.boynechamber.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=170
Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM Music in the Park Curtis, MI6:30-8:30pm
Sponsored by Northern Wings Repair, Inc. - http://www.nwr.com
Info: http://curtisartcenter.com/index.php?page=CCAC_Events
Jun 27, 2008 7:00 PM Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn Curtis, MI 7-11:00pm
Sharing the night with the one and only Capt. Jim Bishop!
http://www.chamberlinsinn.com
Jun 28, 2008 1:00 PM Third Annual Grand Marais Garden Tour Grand Marais, MI
In the Gazebo!
Sponsored by Northern Wings Repair, Inc. (http://www.nwrepair.com)
Her is MJ Bishop performing “Highway” from her brand new CD “Pull of the Moon”.
Chris Buhalis
I’ve been hearing a lot about this Ann Arbor musician, Chris Buhalis, several people whom I respect had spoken highly of him, but hadn’t had a chance to see Chris perform. I was supposed to see him in January at the Black Crystal Café but that show was cancelled. I finally got to hear Chris a couple of weeks ago when he opened for Justin Townes Earl at Calahans in Auburn Hills. I’ve got to tell you, as an opener he was worth the price of admission on his own.
Nor’ East’r Music Festival
Friday June 13 7:00-7:30 Main Stage,
Saturday June 14 9:00-9:45 Parlor Stage
Sunday June 15 11:20 - 11:50 Main Stage
Here is performing a song written about the labor movement in the 30’s, called Employee 1209 from his CD Kenai Dreams.
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart
Husband and Wife Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart meet at a songwriter’s night in Nashville in 1992 and have been together ever since. While each still have successful solo careers they also tour and perform as a solid duo.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 Trinity House Theater (Duo)
Livonia, MI 8:00 PM 38840 W. Six Mile Road 734-464-6302
http://www.trinityhouse.org
Friday, June 13, 2008 Stage 1210 (Duo) Lansing, MI 8:00 PM
1210 Turner Street http://www.myspace.com/stage1210
Saturday, June 14, 2008 Nor'easter Festival (Duo)
Mio, MI All Day http://www.noreastr.net/
Sunday, June 15, 2008 Nor'easter Festival (Duo)
Mio, MI TBA http://www.noreastr.net/
Here is Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart performing “Me and the Man in the Moon” from their release “Never Gonna Let You Go”.
Dick Siegel
I finally caught up with this artist with his full band “The Brando’s” on Memorial weekend in Traverse City at “The Inside-out Gallery”. While I had previously seen him perform as a Solo Acoustic act at the “Under the Pines” house concert in Haslett, Michigan, it was great to hear the full live band, which more closely approximated his wonderful studio performances. The artist is Ann Arbor’s Dick Siegel, a fabulous songwriters whose repertoire include, Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Folk, A cappella and more.
Thursday June 26th, 2008 8:15–9:15 PM Dick Siegel & The Brandos
Top of the Park Ann Arbor
Unconventional lyrics set to a dynamic combination of folk, roots and jazz music
Here is Dick Siegel with a unconventional look at something that surrounds us every day. The song is “Skin” from his “A Little Pain Never Hurt” release. That song will be followed by another tune from the same CD. That song is titled “Joshua”.
http://www.dicksiegel.com/
http://www.myspace.com/dicksiegel
The Ragbirds
This popular charismatic Michigan band blends a fusion of Celtic, Folk, and World rhythms to produce a really distinctive and energetic sound. They are Ypsilanti’s pride and joy “The Ragbirds” and they bring a tremendous enthusiastic following where ever they appear.
Fri 06/13/08 Nor'Eastr Music Festival Time TBA Mio, MI
Sat 06/14/08 Nor'Eastr Music Festival Mio, MI
Monday June 16th, 2008 7:00–7:45 PM The Ragbirds Top of the Park Ann Arbor
Folk, African, Afro-Cuban, rock, hip-hop and reggae
Tue 06/24/08 The HopCat Our first time at this hip new spot! 10pm Free!
25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Here are the Ragbirds performing Medicine from their most recent release “Wanderlove”.
http://www.theragbirds.com
Steppin in it
Steppin In It is a great Lansing 4 piece band that has a hot new release “Simple Tunes for Troubled Times”. The record is getting great reviews and the band was Artist of the week on XM radio’s “Radar Report”. The release has also been picked up by Paste magazine and is being promoted as part of their “Paste Recommends’ program through independent record stores.
June 17 Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo Public Library 7:00
June 18 Grand Rapids, MI Wealthy Street Theater 8:00
Tribute concert for Utah Phillips. Hosted by Matt Watroba. Featured performers include: Steppin' In It Rachael Davis Claudia Schmidt Mick Lane Seth Bernard & May Erlewine
June 22 Detroit, MI Detroit River Days 6:45-8:00
W/ Rachael Davis EDS Americana Stage
June 23 Lansing, MI The Green Door 9:30pm
w/ Rev. Mike Lynch - Hammond organ
John Cassidy - Drums
June 30 Lansing, MI The Green Door 9:30pm
Here is “Steppin’ In It” performing “Washtenaw County”.
Here is one more tune from “Simple Tunes for Troubled Times” “Break of Day”
http://www.steppininit.com/
Serena Ryder
Serena Ryder is a young Ontario singer/songwriter who’s music bridges folk, roots, country and contemporary adult.
JUN 27 2008 8:00P TOP OF THE PARK @ INGALLS MALL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Here’s Serena performing an old Bob Dylan tune “This Wheel’s On Fire” and giving it a brand new perspective.
http://www.serenaryder.com/
MichiganFolkLive News!
I want to remind you that you’re listening to Michigan Folk Live podcast and invite you to visit our web presence at www.Michiganfolklive.com where you can find concert information for artist’s your listening to today as well as links to purchase all the music your listening. This month we’re very excited because two new writers have joined our MichiganFolkLive family.
Kristen Lee is a music enthusiast and journalist from the Lansing area is now contributing her Music blog to MichiganFolkLive. She will be covering not only the Lansing area, but many other concerts both in and outside of the state as she frequently travels to pursue her favorite artists.
Kelly Beez is a folk and independent Radio host at WNMC in Traverse City. She has also begun contributing her folk music blogs to MichiganFolkLIve this month and is also know to travel far outside the Traverse City area in her pursuit of musicak fulfillment.
Were very grateful to both Kristen and Kelly for joining our coverage of the Michigan Folk Music scene. It’s going to greatly expand our coverage of the State and give us some fresh new voices.
Fonn Mor
Fonn Mor is a West Michigan Band with a strong instrumental and percussive base that performs original songs and traditional tunes with a strong Celtic Influence.
June 15 Bronson Park Outdoor Concert Series
Bronson Park Kalamazoo, MI 4:00PM
July 11 Bliss Fest.
3695 Division Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740 7:00PM
July 12 Bliss Fest.
3695 Division Road Harbor Springs, MI 49740 1:30PM- Main Stage
“Along The Way” “Woman of the House/Man of the House/ Maudabon's Chapel”
http://www.fonnmhor.com/
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart
We heard earlier from Husband and Wife duo , The RagbirdsStacey Earle and Mark Stuart and their release “Never Gonna Let You Go”. Here is one more cut from that 2003 release on Gearle Records titled “Lay Down”.
Extro – Wayfaring Stranger - Darol Anger & Mike Marshal
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Thank you to all the talented Artists who particpated in our podcast!
We are not worthy!!
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