DETROIT NEWS - Entertainment

Recently an article in the Detroit News "Bogsphere" by Diana McNary talks about musicians and the local music scene here in Detroit.......
"Musicianspotting, ticketselling, floorshaking
Musing on local music: some thoughts escaping from my pounding head and ringing ears
* It's nice to see mutual admiration among local musicians. Some of the scene is notorious for cutthroat rivalries among artists (I'm talking about you, tough-guy hip-hop) or hucksterism (those multi-band "showcases" where bands have to sell tickets to play - bleh - more on that later).
No, there's another bunch, the pros who have worked their way up and earned everyone's respect, who can count on their peers showing up and quietly lending their support at one of their many, many gigs. A recent visit to the Howling Diablos' new Sunday night residency at Dino's in Ferndale drew local musicians Jere Stormer, Eliza Neals and Benny from Benny and the Jets, among others. Last week, I spotted members of the Motor City Horns and Hot Club of Detroit milling around during a Brothers Groove set, along with a couple of ever-eager guys from Jam Samich who were making the rounds promoting their show this Friday at the Magic Bag. Yeah, sometimes they're there just because they love the music, and sometimes it's for networking. Regardless, it reminds us music fans that Detroit's not as apathetic as some would say." By Diana McNary
Thank Diana we work hard to be unified and friends ROCK ON!!!

FAN VIDEO

Well check this out! I found a fan video of my performance one jam session night at the Rockwood music hall. They have a late night series where the moderator picks a theme night... it was 1973....

Detroit in the House

First off you must catch CATFISH!! at bakers keyboard lounge and grab his CD its a retro blast of JIMI hendrix take a look at the picture need I say more? ....
OK I am here in the D for a short while so be sure and catch me a DINO's or NU-Way or FISHBONES, or Bart's ...
Almost finished with the CD and the recording is going fantastic:
G-Man of ZUG IZLAND and Me behind TEMPERMILL studio after our recording session! Wait till you hear this Duet! no more to say! Hope to catch you tomorrow night a DINO's its B.LORDS BDAY see ya

Musicians On Call - June 14th 2007

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to help others through my voice and music. My first opportunity to give back is on JUNE 14, 2007. Please give to those in need xo.

More about:
Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of using music to promote and complement the healing process in healthcare facilities. Additionally, MOC seeks to raise awareness of the beneficial effects of music and entertainment for people in healthcare facilities. To date, MOC has accomplished this through room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities, weekly music lessons, CD Pharmacies and Project Playback. Among the artists who have supported MOC through ticket donations and hospital visits are Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Hanson, Def Leppard, Sting, Britney Spears, The Who, Bon Jovi, Levon Helm of The Band, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Dave Koz, Barenaked Ladies, Kermit the Frog, Matchbox Twenty, John Mellencamp and Eric Clapton to name a few.