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Launched in December 2006, MichiganFolkLive.com is Michigan’s premier source of current information on the Michigan Live Roots Music scene. We strive to always provide the timeliest, most current, most comprehensive source of all things Folk Music related in Michigan. We aspire to always be your first choice whenever you want to know what is happening on the Michigan Roots Music landscape.
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May's "You’re Going to Thank Me Later!" Artist
Annie and Rod Capps
With her sweet, wry, perspective on things, Annie puts herself – and a host of other subjects – on a laboratory slide, peers in close, and makes discoveries that ring satisfyingly true. A warm, earthy voice carries her rich and captivating melodies that are punctuated beautifully by the guitar work of husband, Rod Capps, who handles both electric and acoustic and the tenor banjo with equal rootsy grace. Married for 13 years, and making music together for many more, the Capps have a sound that reflects their deep and intuitive understanding of each other. They create “midwest urban folk” music that is both sophisticated and disarming - offering thoughtful, somber, tender and frisky songs that have at their core a warm, funky groove and a soulful glow.
“Their songs are finding new ways to capture my heart. Rod's incredible talent on guitar, and Annie's ability to connect with an audience are evident each time they play live." -Bill Keith, Trinity House Theatre
"In This Town" is Annie and Rod Capps’ fifth release and showcases Annie Capps’ most compelling songwriting to date. It’s a cohesive collection of vignettes told from the perspective of both observer and actor before backdrops ranging from a friendly town café to an empty house; a dark bar to a front porch; a jail cell to the wide open road. The result is a mélange of simple, evocative stories about familiar human emotions delivered with the “appealing mixture of confession and sass” that is signature Annie.
Annie and Rod's latest release, "In This Town" was recognized recently on some great "best of" lists, including the Folk DJs' top songs (#38 out of 200), artists and albums of the year; WVPE in Elkhart IN "The Back Porch Best Albums Of 2007", A3radio's Folk it! show honored us with Song, Artist and Album of the year and Maggie Ferguson of WXOU's Old Front Porch program gave us a "very honorable mention".
Sat, May 17 6:00 pm Logger's Depot 314 W. Houghton Ave West Branch, MI
989-345-2656
Nor-east'r Music Festival Fundraiser! Volunteers wait tables for tips until 10pm. There will be an auction, the new live Nor-east'r CD will be available, plus 2 hats & handful of T-shirts. Also appearing is 2nd Look!
http://www.maynardmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/anniecapps
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May's Featured Concerts
Jammin' Round With Jamie-Sue Songwriters Seri (DeWitt, MI)
Friday, May 9 @ 8 pm Dave Potts (Georgia), Chris Castle (Ohio)
May's Round will feature contemporary folkie Dave Potts from Georgia and country singer/songwriter Chris Castle from Ohio. Monthly songwriters event held in a traditional round in the middle of the room with the musicians exchanging songs, stor 8:00 pm Jammin' Round (DeWitt] $10 and $5 for students, free for kids 12 and under. Smokin' Sleddog Records 517-651-5487
Info & Reservations:
517-651-5487 office
517-881-8149 mobile
http://www.JamminRound.com/
www.davepotts.com
www.myspace.com/chriscastle
Ben Hassenger and Brian Hefferan
Friday, May 9, 8:00 pm
Live! From the Living Room Acoustic Showcase at Blue Note Cafe
7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac (downtown) 248-451-0765 $5 admisson
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/LiveFromTheLivingRoom/
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the newest super-duo from LA (the Lansing Area): BH2! I will be teaming up with Brian Hefferan, the “Hef” in the Fabulous Heftones (www.heftone.com/fabulous ) for this very special show. This is a whole new spin on some of your favorite Mystic Shake and Blue Jello songs: Brian is a great ukulele, mandolin, banjo, and saxophone player and this combo will make for a unique musical adventure through world, folk, country, pop, and jazz genres and a whole lot of fun! We are pleased to play with our friend Barbara Barrett, making her first appearance since become a proud momma!
A Fundrasier for Utah Phillips
Wednesday May 14, 2008 8:00 PM
A Fundrasier for Utah Phillips with Garnet Rogers, Len Wallace, Matt Watroba, Chris Buhalis, Eleni Kelakos, Mick Lane
"Folk artists lend a hand"
Utah Phillips has had to retire unexpectedly last year due to health considerations. Since then, friends and fans throughout North America have rallied to his support with fundraising concerts. You can be a part of this special event while enjoying a great evening of music and supporting Utah at the same time.
http://theark.org/1655.html
http://www.utahphillips.org/
Rachael Davis and Steppin' In It (South Haven, MI)
Friday May 16, 8:00 PM - (double CD release with Steppin' In It) - West Michigan CD release of Rachael's new album, "Antebellum Queens." 8:00 pm Foundry Hall (South Haven] $10/$8 adv - tix available at http://foundryhall.com
#800.838.3006, or at the door while supplies last. Doors open at 7:30pm.
http://rachaeldavis.com/
http://steppininit.com/
Stage 1210 - Jason Dennie & Dave Boutette (Lansing, MI)
Friday May 16, 8:00 PM
Two great singer-songwriters! Stage 1210 - 1210 Turner Street Old Town (Lansing] Tickets $10/$7 students. Available in advance at the Banyan Gallery (1208 Turner) or at the door
http://www.myspace.com/stage1210
http://www.jasondennie.com/intro.html
http://www.myspace.com/daveboutettemusic
Mo’ Kauffey Performing with Harmonica Buzz
Friday May 16, 2008 10:00 pm
The Stonehouse Bar 19803 Ralston Ave (off Woodward between 7 and 8 Mile) Detroit, MI 48203
Canadian Mo’ Kauffey meets up with Lansing’s Harmonica Buzz for their first appearance in Detroit as the Stonehouse Bar, Michigan’s oldest continuously operating bar, expands its blues series to Friday nights. Rooted and real, the two will perform as a guitar and harmonica duo.
“There’s something about a guitar, a harmonica and two voices that gets right at it what blues music is about.” says Kauffey. “It’s just right there and real” adds Buzz “and Mo’ is a lot of fun to play with.”
Mo Kauffey’s unique percussive style is not to be missed while Buzz bobs and weaves around the rhythmic patterns created by his thumb. “There really aren’t many people who play like Mo’” says Buzz
http://www.mokauffey.com/
http://www.harmonicabuzz.com/
Twilight Hotel (South Haven, MI)
Friday May 30, 8:00 PM - gypsy / americana from Toronto, ON - "...innovative, fresh and original. They somehow manage to blend a Parisian cabaret sound, vintage rock, country and their original style into one cohesive, highly entertaining sound" WFMT, Chicago.
8:00 pm Foundry Hall (South Haven] $7/$5 adv - tix available at http://foundryhall.com, #800.838.3006, or at the door while supplies last. Doors open at 7:30pm.
http://twilighthotel.ca/
You know who you are. You’re the person for whom this web-site was developed. You have long ago left behind all the over-hyped, commercialized panderings of commercial radio, where each station sounds like the next one down the dial, and this weeks “flavor of the hour” is determined by a few mass media conglomerates.
You found yourself returning to the music of your youth. You may have discovered it on your local public broadcast station. Or maybe you found that you can find the music you love on satellite radio, or even streaming out of the speakers on your PC from your favorite internet radio station. It may be the blues that drew you back, or folk, celtic, bluegrass, gospel or newgrass. You might enjoy only one genre or maybe you appreciate the heartfelt musicianship of them all. This is your website, designed so that you can see these artists live, whether they are appearing in your backdoor or across the state.
In the months ahead, we have many improvements planned. We’ll be redesigning the site to support a wider range of browsers. We will be adding concert and record reviews in addition to other changes we have planned. But one thing won’t change, our fierce devotion to promoting the music, venues and musicians we love. Remember this is your web-site, please email any suggestions you have to me at the address below.
