Backup to Saginaw Rotary Projects
Tim Avram
Saginaw On Stage since 2007
Donna and The Fusion Band
New to Saginaw On Stage for 2008 Cool Blues and Fusion with Donna and the Fusion Band
The John Reece Project new for 2008
Jazz and more.
CORNPONE
since 2007
Yodelin & Pickin: Cornpone "Big Texas Nate"; Doghouse Slapper: Cornpone splo "Jeff"; Slidin Steel: Zigpone "Zydeco Ziggie
This is one HOT,
HOT, HOT Band...Be fure to wear some oven mitts! The boys might
be playin' at a church service or at your local bar, but their
old-time hillbilly swing and gospel is genuine, sawdust covered and
from the heart.
The Doodads
The DooDads are the Saginaw
Valley’s keepers of an American music tradition. The four-piece all-acoustic
band was formed in 2003 to perform bluegrass and traditional American music. The
DooDads’ strong vocal and instrumental work has led to their rising popularity
and membership in the Michigan Bluegrass Association. Their motto:
“Traditional American music—simple and honest.”
Eastside Mike
& Friends
Eastside Mike is keeping alive the tradition of the acoustic folk-blues. The beauty of
his music is in its simplicity—melodies, harmonies and lyrics that speak to the
joys and sorrows of the common folk and the pleasures and pains they celebrate
in song.
Equinox
The area’s premier Celtic band
with its authentic instruments and harmonies, will take us back to the British
Isles when music was not only entertainment but truly the vox populi—the voice
of the people. Equinox creates a musical experience which surrounds their
audience with rhythms and melodies as old as the hills, as vibrant as the new
world, and as fresh as the dreams of tomorrow.
Sound Theory with Honesty Elliot
The son of great
Saginaw musical
talents, Tim and Tammy, Andrew Grefe was destined to an early rise to
musical
achievement. And sure enough, he has already proven himself as a truly
creative
and sophisticated songwriter, performer, and musician with an exciting
future
awaiting him. Honesty Elliot is an exciting singer ---you have heard
her sing the National Anthem at Saginaw Spirit Games.
GT JAM
GT JAM was born in
June of 2005, formed by 5 Mid-Michigan musicians who longed to play
original, instrumental jazz. Leaning on their funk, R&B,
gospel, rock and jazz roots, GT JAM set out to compose the music that
has been floating in their heads for years. Funky, soulful sax
jazz with an old school feel. Their music is exciting, mature and
it makes you feel good! GT JAM is Gerald Palmer, guitar; Tom Barsheff, saxes; John Johnson, drums and percussion; Art Longue'mire, keyboards; Marco Franco, bass guitar. At present, GT JAM is promoting their debut CD "Feel the Concept" featuring 12 original and diverse arrangements from strait out thumpin' funk to sexy, old school R&B.
Holy Crow
New to Saginaw On Stage 2007.
Susan O'Rourke/vocals & guitar; Zig Zeitler/banjo, mandolin, harmonica, vocals; Jeff Schrem, upright bass
Just having four musicians from very different backgrounds to end up on
the same stage is quite a feat, but this gets way better.
Michigan;s own multi-instrumentalist, Zig Zeitler, has once again
made his mark in yet another genre. Having performed blues,
cajun, zydeco and Irish music for the past 40 years, with 16CDs of
originals to his credit he has matched talent with his wife and
bandmate Susan O'Rourke. Susan, on vocals and guitar is a native
of Brooklyn, NY and has performed Irish music across this country as
well as throughout Ireland. Together with Zig they have released
two Irish CDs that have been met with outstanding reviews. On
upright bass is a "young and upcomer" with tons of talent, Jeff
Schremms. If Jeff seems familiar it is because he slaps with one
of the hottest hillbilly swing bands in Michigan "Cornpone".
Sharing the writing duties in theat band, Jeff has added a flavor
to "Cornpone" that is strangely curious and addictive. Holy Crow
is a ride you are NOT going to want to miss!
The Saucecats
A mix of New Orleans,
Funk, Zydeco and Blues with Latin and Caaribbean sound. Formed in
2001 by a group of
seasoned musicians to play fun, energetic music for all occasions.
Having
already entertained thousands at Michigan’s premier festivals and
events,as well as having performed with artists such as: Tommy Castro,
Carl Weathersby, Bernard Allison, The Fabulous Thunderbirds,
Kenny Neal and Dr. John, the
Saucecats promise to make you tap your toes, hurry to the dance floor,
or simply
sing along. For more information contact www.saucecats.com
Sprout
Returning to Saginaw On Stage from their popular appearance last year
Kenny Stahl
Returning to Saginaw On Stage since 2007
Stamp'd
Formed in mid 1996. A unique blend of lyrics and
melody. Stamp'd makes use of a full horn section which has led
them to develop an original sound that cannot be duplicated or easily
immitated.
STONECROSS
Back by popular demand
For the last five
years, Brooklyn NY native, Susan O'Rourke together with husband and
bandmate Zig Zeitler have been performing Irish/world music as
STONECROSS and have been booked into some of the most prestigious
venues and festivals across the world. Their live performances
and latest CD, "'Dark Irish", has been received with great reviews.
Most recently touring New York, Chicago, and Ireland, they are
longtime residenst of this area establishing the White Crow
Conservatory of Music in Saginaw.
The White Crow Conservatory
New to Saginaw On Stage 2007.
Enjoy an entire evening of acoustic music in the beautiful Chapel.
Enjoy a variety of artists in the intimate setting of the Apple
Mountain Chapel. Your host for the evening at the Chapel is Ziggy
Zeitler and Susan O'Rourke.
GUEST
APPEARANCES:
Check in frequently for announcements of special guests at Saginaw On Stage