Local music groups on stage
by Maxine
A great display of local talent is on hand at Top of the Park this summer. Following are groups whose music you can continue to enjoy by checking out their cd's at the Library:
Hullabaloo. "This rousing band indulges in hip-shaking ska, Latin and rock." "Hullabaloo is sheer energy and fun." (Current Magazine)
Nomo. "Nomo swings a sense of spirituality, soul and grace into pop music." (Detroit Metro Times)
The Terraplanes "A rhythmn and blues powered vehicle that will take you along the entertainment highway to a swinging place where you can jump and shout. (terraplanes.net)
II-V-I Orchestra "Through it all shines the professionalism and dynamic vocal performance of Al Jacquez and the crack II-V-I horn section." (http://home.comcast.net/~iiviorchestra)
The Raisin Pickers "Fans of traditional American music who appreciate aces fiddling, boffo banjo work, strong songwriting and harmonies as sweet as sugar..."(raisinpicker.com)
Dick Siegel "Songs from SNAP! like Angelo's and Carry Me Away
show his troubadour knack for writing both sweet and sorrowful love songs." (CD Baby)
Madcat and Kane "...virtuoso playing and vibrant interpretations. Ruth...one of harmonica's greats...Kane provides a solid rhythmn while still getting in her electrifying solos." (Dirty Linen)
Corndaddy "Corndaddy's music harkens back to the glory days of country rock through filters of power pop, bluegrass and British invasion bombast. (Corndaddy.com)
George Bedard and the Kingpins "...as solid and dependable as a '57 Chevy and as flashy and flamboyant as a long-finned '59 Caddy covertible."
(Arborweb)
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